St. Clair Township

What is Zoning?

Zoning is the regulation of the location, height, bulk, number of stories and size of buildings and other structure, percentage of lot area which may be occupied, set backs sizes of yards, density of population, the uses of building and other structures and the use of land for trade, industry, residence, recreation or other purposes in the unincorporated territory of the township. Further, zoning regulations divide the unincorporated areas of the township into districts that best accommodate various uses for the land.

In 1993, St. Clair Township votes adopted their own Zoning Resolution, as provided for by the Ohio Revised Code, Section 519. Prior to 1993, St. Clair Township Zoning matters were governed by Butler County Zoning Regulations. Those were established in 1959.

Questions and Additional Information

Anyone with zoning questions may call the Zoning Office at 887-9006 for answers.

Guaranteed hours of operation are 8:30 am to 10:30 am. Outside of these hours, it is suggested you call the Zoning Office to be sure the Zoning Administrator/Inspector is going to be in.

A St. Clair Township Zoning Certificate is required, in order to apply for a building permit from the Butler County Building Department, as well as to erect or install a fence, swimming pool, deck, or any building larger than 120 square feet in size