Zoning Department

Zoning permits are required for all buildings, additions, pools, ponds, decks, driveway pipes, ditch enclosures, garage sales and fences. All Zoning Applications must be done through and submitted directly to LaGrange Township Zoning Inspector Marty Mohr.

Zoning Inspector Contact Info

Contact LaGrange Township Zoning Inspector Marty Mohr to obtain a permit or if you have any zoning questions.

Marty Mohr (Zoning Inspector)

Phone #: (440) 567-7494
Email: mmohr@lagrangetownshipohio.net

Land Use Plan Update

The next Steering Committee meeting will be held on November 5th, 7PM, at the LaGrange Township Complex. We highly encourage the township citizens to attend.

Want more information or to participate in the process? Click the link below for a full project overview.

Land Use Plan

Permit Checklist

  1. Contact Zoning Inspector about filling out a permit Application. (Contact Info above)

  2. Create a site plan drawing of the property, location and measurement of distances from other structures and property lines.

  3. For new buildings you need to fill out and submit the Lorain County Health Department Property Improvement application and submit for approval.

  4. A construction drawing for all new construction.

Zoning Documents / Links

Township Zoning Fees
Township Zoning Map
Township Zoning Regulations
Non-Residential Building Department

 Zoning Forms and Applications

Residential Zoning Permit Application (Sample)
Zoning Variance Application
Conditional Use / Home Occupation Application
Citizen Complaint Form
Driveway Pipe Permit Application
Ditch Enclosure Permit Application
Dog Regulations / Complaint Form
LC Public Health Property Improvement Application
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Did you know that anyone in the county that disturbs 1 acre or more of soil needs an Erosion and Sediment Control Permit? The permit is obtained from the County Soil and Water per EPA rules (except agricultural interests).

A Zoning Permit is required prior to construction.

Lorain County Soil and Water

Board of Zoning Appeals

  • Mike Hornby (Term Ends 12/31/2028)

  • Frank Lupinski (Term Ends 12/31/2028)

  • Kelly West - Chair (Term Ends 12/31/2026)

  • Kevin Henthorn (Term Ends 12/31/2026)

  • Jill Windelspecht (Term Ends 12/31/2026)

  • Tina Henthorn - Alternate (Term Ends 12/31/2026)

  • Kim Carter - Secretary

Zoning  Commission

  • Ron Pickworth (Term Ends 12/31/2028)

  • Russ Reising (Term Ends 12/31/2028)

  • Susan Yoder - Vice Chair (Term Ends 12/31/2028)

  • Richard Knight - Chair (Term Ends 12/31/2028)

  • Joe Jones (Term Ends 12/31/2028)

  • Randy Lindsey - Alternate (Term Ends 12/31/2028)

  • Jake Tompkins - Alternate (Term Ends 12/31/2028)

  • Kim Carter - Secretary