Village Zoning Regulations

Zoning permits are required and issued by the Village of Ottawa Hills for projects including the following:

  • New homes, or additions to homes

  • Accessory structures, such as detached garages or storage sheds

  • Swimming pools

  • Fences

  • Installation of any new impervious surface, such as a driveway or tennis court

  • Installation of a new roof

  • Installation of new heating/air-conditioning or plumbing work

  • Signs

Should you have any questions whether or not a project requires a zoning permit, please call the administrative office at 419.536.1111.  Most permits can be issued on a while-you-wait basis.  Permits involving new homes, accessory structures, garages, additions to homes, or swimming pools are more complex and need a plot plan, drainage analysis, and approval from the Income Tax Department.

CANCELED:  Zoning

Thursday, April 17, at 5:00pm

 

Land Use Committee

Monday, May 12, at 4:30pm

 

Zoning Commission

Mayor Kevin Gilmore

Councilman Jack Straub

Zac Isaac

Kate O'Connell

Sam Zyndorf

The Village issues zoning permits that approve the type, size, and location of any improvement.  Click here to download a "pdf" copy of our Main Zoning Permit.

Issuance of building permits and the inspection during construction is done by the Lucas County Building Department.  Therefore, many permits require zoning approval by the Village of Ottawa Hills and a building approval by the Lucas County Building Department. 

Specific questions regarding the requirements of the Lucas County Building Department can be addressed to that agency at 419.245.4230.

Sign Regulations

The following requirements apply to all signs in the Village of Ottawa Hills.

  • A permit must be obtained by the Village.

  • Signs may not be in excess of 48 inches high.

  • Signs may not be in excess of 10 square feet.

  • Signs may not be placed in the public right-of-way (usually 15 feet from the pavement or behind the sidewalk).

  • Signs that are placed in the public right-of-way are subject to confiscation.

  • Placement of yard-sale signs and garage-sale signs on private property of the house that is having the sale is permissible.  Placing of such signs on street corners, utility poles, etc., is not permissible.

 

Fence Regulations

The following requirements apply to all fences in the Village of Ottawa Hills.

  • A permit must be obtained from the Village.

  • Fences must be no taller than 48 inches in height.

  • Fences must not be closer to the street than the building line of the house.

  • The Village does not regulate the type of material used to make the fence.

  • The Village does not require that a fence be set back from a property line.

Pool Regulations

The following requirements apply to all pools in the Village of Ottawa Hills.

  • A permit must be obtained from the Village.

  • Above-ground pools are not permitted.

  • Any pool and surrounding pavement must be at least 10 feet from the nearest property line.

  • No pool may project beyond the established building line for a residence.

  • The top pool coverings, walls, decks, or walk shall project more than one foot above finished grade.

  • Swimming pools shall be completely enclosed by a fence or wall so that the pool is not accessible except by means of the gate or gates therein.  The fence and gates shall be 48 inches in height and constructed of nine-gauge wire or equally permanent material.  All gates shall be equipped with self-closing and self- latching devices.

  • An analysis of drainage from the pool and deck may be required.

Accessory Structure Regulations

The following requirements apply to all accessory structures in the Village of Ottawa Hills.

  • A permit must be obtained from the Village.

  • An accessory structure must have a use that is incidental to the main use on the property.

  • Accessory buildings shall be located in the rear yard not less than 60 feet from the front lot line nor less than 15 feet from any street line.

  • Depending on the size of the proposed accessory structure, an analysis of the storm drainage may be required.

 

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