Zoning
Burton Village Zoning Inspector, John Spisak
Email address: villageofburtonzoning@gmail.com
Zoning Application
If you are planning remodeling, building, rebuilding or any type of construction on your property, to avoid penalties, call the Village office to see if a Zoning Application is required and the fee amount associated with your project. If an application is required, click on the above link for the appropriate form. Applications shall be submitted at the Village office with the proper fee. It will then be given to the Zoning Inspector who will approve, make changes or reject your project. If the Zoning Inspector does not approve your permit due to the plans not following current zoning, you can ask for a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Variance Request Application
The above link is a variance request form, which is to be filled out if you have requested to go before the Board of Zoning Appeals. The completed application, a check for the $65.00 application fee and a deposit of $500 for review and meeting fees will be required when requesting a variance to the Zoning Ordinances (see Zoning Ordinance 117.02). Applications and fees are accepted in Village Office on the second floor of the Burton Public Library, or mail it to Attn: BZA, P.O. Box 408, Burton, OH 44021. As soon as the proper fees and application are submitted, the BZA Clerk will set a Public Hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Board meets on an as needed basis. Please review Zoning Ordinance 117.06(b) detailing what the Board looks at when granting a variance and have necessary information available for Hearing.
Conditional Use Application
The above link is a conditional use application, which is to be filled out when you are permitted to apply for a conditional use through he Board of Zoning Appeals as stated under Zoning Ordinance 1135.03 Schedule of Uses. The completed application, a check for the $300 application fee and a deposit of $500 for review and meeting fees will be required when the application submitted. Applications and fees are accepted in the Village Office on the second floor of the Burton Public Library, or by mail to Attn: BZA, P.O. Box 408, Burton, OH 44021. As soon as the proper fees and application are submitted, the BZA Clerk will set a Public Hearing before the Board of Zoning Appeals. The Board meets on an as needed basis.
Burton Village Zoning Map
The above link is a map of the current zoning districts in the Village of Burton.
Garage/Yard Sales
Please be aware that the Village of Burton requires a permit if you are having a Garage or Yard Sale. Click on the above link for a Garage Sale/Yard Sale permit.
Historic District Permit
Please be aware if you live in the Historic District, any exterior changes to your house (including painting or siding) must be reviewed and approved by the Historic District Architectural Review Board. The review and permit fee is $5 and should be turned in with your completed permit at the Village office. If you have any questions or are unsure if you are in the Historic District, please contact the Village office at 440-834-4474. Click here for the Historic District Ordinance.
Historic District Map
Historic District Guidelines
Local examples of period styles
Recent Zoning Permits:
Permit 2011-20 ~ Pete Spanos - permit for a an addition at 14419 Hickox Street - Approved October 3, 2011
Please feel free to contact the Village office at 440-834-4474 or email the Zoning Clerk, Jennell Dahlhausen at 1villageofburton@sbcglobal.net during office hours with any zoning questions.