Zoning Department

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Jacob Barnes – Zoning Inspector                         

Jacob joined Springfield Township in August 2002.  Jake is responsible for the entire Zoning Department which includes hearings for the Zoning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, review of all permit applications, enforcing the Zoning Resolution, review of proposed residential development, and review of all commerical and industrial site plan reviews.

Jake grew up in Morenci, Michigan, and attended Adrian College, where he received a B.S. in Earth Science and a B.A. in Communications.  In his spare time he enjoys golf, skiing, and fast cars.  Jake resides in Morenci, Michigan.

Contact Jacob Barnes at  419-865-0239   Ext.119
or jbarnes@springfieldtownship.net

 

BOARD of ZONING APPEALS  4th Monday – 7 p.m.	TERM EXP
Mark Elliott – Vice Chair	8/25/2009
Steven King	8/25/2010
Pam Stanley	8/25/2011
Mark Geiger	8/25/2017
Jack Amlin	8/25/2013
(alternate)

     ZONING COMMISSION- 2nd Monday – 7 p.m.                    TERM EXP

Cathi Bailey –  Vice Chair	5/13/2017
Stan McCormick -  Chairman	5/13/2016
Gary Gurcsik	5/13/2015
Gary Yunker	5/13/2014
Brent Centers	5/13/2013
TBD (alternate)

Zoning Resolution
Master Plan
2012 Zoning Fees

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP ZONING 101

If new construction or property improvements are in your future, here are the requirements to obtain a zoning permit.  Permits are required to be applied for and received prior to any construction, erection, enlargement, addition, or alteration in any Residential, Commercial, or Industrial District.   Zoning Permits are not required when replacing shingles on a roof, windows, doors, siding, interior remodeling, electrical or plumbing work.  Your Homeowner’s Association may have specific rules on what types of structures are allowed in your subdivision.  Please contact your association before applying for a zoning permit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Applications

RESIDENTIAL ZONING PERMIT
COMMERCIAL or INDUSTRIAL ZONING PERMIT
SIGNAGE PERMIT
VARIANCE
ZONING CHANGE
CONDITIONAL USE
SITE PLAN REVIEW PACKET