Permits and Regulations

Do I need a permit?

  • A structure, as defined by the Heath Codified Ordinances, is anything constructed, the use of which requires permanent location on the ground, or attachment to something having a permanent location on the ground.
  • This would include homes, garages, air conditioning units, fences, swimming pools, antennas, signs, driveways, or anything that is fixed to the ground.
  • A permit is also required for any excavation, demolition, or construction of a building, structure, or land in the City.
  • If you plan any activity that is not exempted, you are required to apply for a zoning permit at the Municipal Building at 1287 Hebron Rd.
  • The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals considers all applications for variances on a monthly basis. Meetings are held on the third (3rd) Tuesday of every month. Applications must be received before the last day of the previous month.
  • City of Heath Planning Commission considers all matters concerning lot splits and plan approvals. Meetings are held on the fourth (4th) Thursday of each month. Requests must be received by the Community & Economic Development Department at least two (2) weeks before the meeting.

For information regarding plan reviews for subdivision and commercial structures, please contact the Building and Zoning Department.


Permits Available for Downloading*

Appeal
Lot Split
Vendor


* Permit must be printed and submitted in person. NO ONLINE APPLICATION.


Zoning Codes

(The Zoning Codes have been broken into three sections to allow for smaller files.)

Section 1:
TITLE ONE - Subdivision Regulations
Chap. 1101. General Provisions.
Chap. 1103. Definitions.
Chap. 1105. Procedures for Subdivision Approval.
Chap. 1107. General Design Standards.
Chap. 1109. Required Improvements.
Chap. 1111. Bond.

TITLE THREE - Zoning Administration
Chap. 1121. Purpose and Scope; Title; Interpretation.
Chap. 1123. Definitions.
Chap. 1125. Enforcement.
Chap. 1127. Board of Zoning and Building Appeals.
Chap. 1129. Amendments.

TITLE FIVE - Zoning Districts and Regulations
Chap. 1136. Landscape Requirements.
Chap. 1137. Property Maintenance Requirements.
Chap. 1151. Districts Established; Map; General Regulations.

Section 2:
TITLE FIVE - Zoning Districts and Regulations (Cont.)
Chap. 1153. Nonconforming Uses.
Chap. 1154. Adult Entertainment Facilities.
Chap. 1155. A-1 Conservation District.
Chap. 1157. A-2 Agricultural District.
Chap. 1159. R-S Subruban Residence District.
Chap. 1161. R-1 Single-Family Residence District.
Chap. 1163. R-2 General Residence District.
Chap. 1165. R-3 Multi-Family Residence District.
Chap. 1166. R-1-C Condominium District.
Chap. 1167. R-1-S Single-Family Residence District.
Chap. 1168. R-4 Townhouse and Zero Lot Line Residence District.
Chap. 1169. B-1 Limited Business District.
Chap. 1171. B-2 Neighborhood Business District.
Chap. 1173. B-3 General Business District.
Chap. 1175. M-1 Light Manufacturing District.
Chap. 1177. M-2 General Manufacturing District.
Chap. 1179. MHP Mobile Home Park District.
Chap. 1181. Performance Standards.
Chap. 1183. off-Street Parking and Loading.

Section 3:
TITLE FIVE - Zoning Districts and Regulations (Cont.)
Chap. 1185. Motels and Motor Hotels.
Chap. 1187. Signs.
Chap. 1189. Service Stations; Parking Garages; and Parking Areas.
Chap. 1190. Planned Unit Development District.
Chap. 1191. Planned Industrial Districts.
Chap. 1193. Community Development Projects.
Chap. 1195. Neighborhood and Community Development Centers.
Chap. 1197. Private Swimming Pools.
Chap. 1199. Extraction of Minerals.
Chap. 11101. Lots of Records.
Chap. 11103. Height Modifications.
Chap. 11105. Yard and Frontage Modifications in R Districts.
Chap. 11107. Yard Projections in R Districts.
Chap. 11109. Private Sanitary Facilities.
Chap. 11111. Open Space and Recreation.
Chap. 913. Weeds.
Chap. 521. Health, Safety and Sanitation.