Liberty Township regulates building and land use in the unincorporated area, pursuant to authority in the Ohio Revised Code and the adoption of the Liberty Township Zoning Resolution ratified by voters in 1960 and subsequently amended from time to time.  The purpose of zoning is to protect the health, safety and welfare of Liberty Township residents while providing for the orderly development of the Township.

 

The Resolution requires that landowners in the unincorporated area of Liberty Township secure permits before building houses and additions thereto, including rooms, decks, porches, outbuildings (such as barns and garages), and other structures; this also includes swimming pools, signs, and fences.  Violations may subject the violator to fines of $100.00 per day for each separate offense.  Agriculture is generally exempt from zoning as a matter of law. (Prior to any of the above, please contact the Zoning Inspector.)

The Zoning Office issues permits for structures and uses that conform and enforce the Resolution.  Permits for structures and uses that do not conform to the Resolution can be issued pursuant to an Order from the Board of Zoning Appeals.  Permits for structures on parcels of property that abut state highways may also require approval from the Ohio Department of Transportation.

 

CONTACT
Jeff Austin
Phone: 740-564-6108
Email: libertytownshipzi@gmail.com
This is a part-time position

Permits are issued one day per week by appointment only. We do not accept credit cards. Check or money order is preferred.

MAILING ADDRESS
2095 Reynoldsburg-Baltimore Road
Baltimore, Ohio  43105

ZONING HEARINGS AND MEETINGS
The Zoning Commission meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
-- Meeting Schedule --
2095 Reynoldsburg-Baltimore Road
Baltimore, Ohio 43105

ZONING COMMISSION

The Zoning Commission prepares the Zoning Resolution, schedules and holds public hearings on the following:

• Requests for re-zoning concerning individual lots and planned unit developments.
• Proposed text amendments to the Resolution that are initiated by the Commission, transmitted from the Board of Trustees, or submitted by owners and lessees of real estate.

 

Upon completion of the public hearing process, the Zoning Commission considers the evidence presented, together with recommendations of the Fairfield County Regional Planning Commission, and makes recommendations to the Board of Trustees concerning planned unit developments, changes in the text of the Zoning Resolution and re-zoning matters. The Board of Trustees conducts a public hearing and may approve, approve with modification, or reject the recommendation of the Zoning Commission.  Decisions are subject to a 30-day referendum period. The Zoning Commission consists of five members, plus an alternate.

 

MEMBERS 

Eddie Miller (12-31-25)

Shane Hamilton (12-31-25)

Clint Morris (12-31-22)

Cathy Smith (12-31-23)

Kyle Schrader (12-31-24)

Russ Henestofel, Alternate (12-31-22)

 

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

The Board of Zoning Appeals is a quasi-judicial body that holds hearings, deliberates and decides matters involving requests for variance from a strict interpretation of the Zoning Resolution, requests for conditional uses specified in the Zoning Resolution, and appeals of decisions by the zoning officers. Applicants have an opportunity to present testimony, evidence and witnesses and be represented by counsel.  Decisions may involve approval, approval with conditions or limitations, or denials.  Appeals of decisions of the Board of Zoning Appeals may be heard by the Court of Common Pleas.  The Board of Zoning Appeals consists of five members, plus an alternate.

 

MEMBERS:

Rob Stilwell (12-31-25)

Dale Jagger (12-31-25)

Jack Schafer(12-31-22)

Tom Marsh (12-31-23)

David Stone(12-31-24)

Paul Smith, Alternate (12-31-22)

ZONING AND BUILDING PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS

ZONING PERMITS AND AGRICULTURAL STRUCTURES    

Liberty Township requires a zoning permit for most construction on a parcel. Please contact the Liberty Township Zoning Inspector for questions or an appointment to obtain a zoning permit.

 

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMITS

Currently, Liberty Township does not have a building department but Zoning Permits ARE required. Questions about residential building standards may be directed to the Ohio Board of Building Standards, 6606 Tussing Road, PO Box 4009, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068 (614-644-2223)

 

COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS
FAIRFIELD COUNTY BUILDING DEPARTMENT

210 East Main Street, Room 302

Lancaster, Ohio 43130

Phone: 740-652-7130

 

DRY HYDRANTS / HOUSE NUMBERS  

Basil Joint Fire Department works with landowners on establishment of dry hydrants for ponds and for a small fee has available light-reflecting house numbers (for mail boxes) to enable emergency responders to quickly find the address.  (House numbers are assigned by the County Engineer’s Office which also issues mailbox permits for addresses on county-maintained roads.)

410 Washington Street

Baltimore, Ohio 43105

Phone: 740-862-8596

 

PLUMBING PERMITS, REGISTRATION, AND INSPECTIONS
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL

Plumbing inspections are required for:

 

• New homes and new accessory buildings that contain plumbing
• Alterations and additions to residential homes or accessory buildings built on or after March 1, 2006 and that involve alterations to piping or fixtures
• All commercial buildings

 

Fairfield County Department of Health has information on the plumbing program, requirements, and lists of licensed and bonded contractors approved for residential and commercial plumbing work.  

 

WATER AND SEPTIC/SEWER SYSTEMS

Zoning permit applications for houses, bedroom additions, and accessory buildings containing bathrooms require evidence of publicly provided water and sewer or plans approved by the Board of Health for water well and septic systems that are adequate to accommodate the new facilities. Plumbing inspections may be required. (See above)  

 

The Fairfield County Health Department has information on private wells and septic or sewer systems.

 

Fairfield County Health Department

1550 Sheridan Drive, Suite 100

Lancaster, Ohio  43130
Phone: 740-652-2800

 

Fairfield County Utilities Department

6670 Lockville Road

Carroll, Ohio  43112

Phone: 740-652-7120 or 614-322-5200