6115 S. Spring St.Ravenna, OH 44266

Zoning Department

Contact Information

The Zoning Department — Ravenna Township

Office Details & Hours

Direct Email

Inquiries & Permits

Please feel free to reach out directly with ques. Digital submissions are accepted via email.

Before You Apply

Everything you need to know and prepare before submitting your official zoning or appeal application to Ravenna Township.

Application Deadline

DEADLINE for Board of Zoning Appeals: Applications are due no later than the 20th of the month prior to scheduled meeting.

Meeting Schedule

Board meetings & public hearings are only held if a formal application is received by the monthly deadline.

Land Use Plan

Explore our roadmap, future developments, and interactive zoning maps.
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Forms & Resources

The following information is available for download:

Variance and Conditional Use Applications

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Construction Instructions

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Zoning Fee Schedule 2025

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Sign Application

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Board of Zoning Appeals, Appeal Application

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Agricultural Exemption Affidavit

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Zoning Complaint Form

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Fence Application

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Amendment Application

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General Application

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Zone Change Application

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Exterior Property Maintenance Code

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Existing Use Application

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Ravenna Township Zoning Map:

Identify property lines, designated zoning districts, future land development scopes & regulatory township boundaries.

Ravenna Township Zoning Minutes:

Identify property lines, designated zoning districts, future land development scopes & regulatory township boundaries.

Zoning Resolution

Cohesive framework outlining regional planning standards, architectural design regulations, and land development policies for the incorporated municipal districts.

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Official Cover Page

Title, township seals, enactment signatures & official publication metadata.

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Table of Contents

A comprehensive guide to sections, amendments, and map coordinates.

01

Authorization & Purpose

Enactment clause, territorial jurisdiction & guiding intent of the resolution.

02

Definitions

Interpretation of terms, general rules & definitions of municipal land uses.

03

Administrative Authority

Powers of the Zoning Inspector, Board of Appeals, and Trustees.

04

Procedures & Enforcement

Permit applications, certificates of occupancy and public hearings.

05

Zoning Districts

Districts, official zoning map adoption, and district boundaries.

06

General Provisions

Street frontage, structures, home occupations, and general lot regulations.

07

Conditional Zoning Certificates

Specific criteria, hearing notices, revocation protocols, and conditional uses.

08

Environmental Protection

Riparian buffers, wetland protections, steep slope control & soil erosion.

09

Off-Street Parking & Loading

Minimum space requirements, layout standards & surfacing.

10

Signs

Permitted signs by district, structural standards, dimensions.

11

Landscaping & Screening

Buffer yards, interior parking lot landscaping & refuse area screening rules.

12

Performance Standards

Noise thresholds, vibration, smoke, odor, glare & materials controls.

13

Design Guidelines

Architectural standards, pedestrian connectivity, and facade materials.

14

Wind & Solar Energy

Small wind turbines, solar arrays, setbacks, height restrictions,

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Plant Guide

Approved native trees, shrubs, and groundcovers for screening.

D

Residential Zoning Districts

Schedules, setbacks, and density charts for low-to-high density zones.