Zoning Department (Forms at bottom)

Springfield Township Zoning Resolution

The Springfield Township Zoning Department was established to enforce the Springfield Township Zoning Resolution, which was adopted November 21, 1957, under the authority of Sections 519.02 through 519.99 of the Ohio Revised Code.

Purpose

The Resolution was enacted by majority vote for the general purpose of promoting the public health, safety, comfort, and welfare of the Township of Springfield, Summit County, Ohio, and to:

  • Divide the territory of the Township into districts or zones
  • Provide a method of administration and enforcement
  • Regulate:
    • Location, height, bulk, number of stories, and size of buildings and other structures
    • Percentages of lot areas which may be occupied
    • Setback building lines
    • Sizes of yards and other open spaces
    • Density of population
    • Uses of land for trade, industry, residence, recreation, or other purposes in the unincorporated territory of Springfield Township

Zoning Requests

All requests concerning any phase of Zoning must be presented to the Zoning Administrator who shall, when necessary, forward all documents to the proper Board or Commission. The Zoning Administrator has the final determination of the Zoning Resolution as it exists.

Zoning Certificate Information

Zoning Permit Online Application

Summit County Public Health Department Application


Township Businesses

All new businesses in the Township must register with the Zoning department and obtain a Certificate of Conformance in order to operate.

The issuance of a Certificate of Conformance confirms that the business is approved to operate at the proposed location based on the zoning of the property.   Business registration provides police and fire dispatch with emergency contact information should an incident occur at the business.  A fire inspection is required to address any applicable safety issues.  

The registration form can be completed and submitted online via the Online Form link below. There is also the option to utilize the attached printable registration form which must be completed and  returned by email to: Zoning@springfieldtownship.us, by regular mail or in person at the Township Zoning Office.  Along with registration, an application for a Certificate of Conformance will also be required. A printable version is below and can be completed and returned as well by email, regular mail or in person.  

Once the Conformance application has been reviewed and the business is approved to operate at the proposed location, a Certificate of Conformance will be emailed to you and the Fire Inspector will then contact you to schedule the required inspection. 

The fee for the Certificate of Conformance is $50.00 and must accompany the application forms or will be invoiced upon receipt of application. 

New Business Registration Printable Form

New Business Registration Online Form 

Certificate of Conformance Important Information

Certificate of Conformance Application

Fire Safety Inspection Important Information