City of Harrison Zoning Department

300 George Street
Harrison, Ohio 45030

Dan Brooks, Director Email
Phone: (513) 367-2111 (ext 16 voice mail) Fax: (513) 367-3592
Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

The Zoning Ordinance is in accordance with a comprehensive community plan for the purpose of promoting public health, safety and welfare, and to encourage the most appropriate uses of land throughout the City. We also seek to foster well balanced development, protect property values, and reduce or resolve conflicts of interest. Items under Zoning jurisdiction include (but not limited to): Lot Uses, Lot Integrity, Yard Dimensions, Right of Way, Height, and Square Footage.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Where can I find a Zoning Certificate Application?

Can I get a copy of the Zoning Map?

Where can I Locate the Zoning Ordinances:

CHAPTER 1133 Title, Interpretation and Enactment

CHAPTER 1135 Definitions

CHAPTER 1139 Establishment of Zoning Districts and Provisions for the Official District Map

CHAPTER 1143 Zoning Use Districts

CHAPTER 1147 Supplementary District Regulations

CHAPTER 1151 Telecommunications Antenna, Tower and Site Regulations

CHAPTER 1155 Non-Conforming Uses

CHAPTER 1159 Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements

CHAPTER 1163 Signs

CHAPTER 1167 Landscaping

CHAPTER 1171 Administration

CHAPTER 1173 Fees and Costs

CHAPTER 1175 Enforcement

CHAPTER 1179 Appeals, Variances, and Conditional Use Permits

CHAPTER 1183 Amendments

The following require Zoning Review, Approval and Certificate:

Fences
Garages
Satellite Dish
Antennas
New Home construction
Swimming Pools
Carport/Canopy
Decks
Home Remodeling (exterior)
Storage Building/Shed
All Signs

Exemptions (Section 2002.4)
No Zoning Review, Approval or Certificate is required for the following:

Arbors
Child's Playhouse or Play Equipment
Barbecue Oven/Fireplaces
Flower/Vegetable Garden
Sidewalks/Driveways
Hedges and/or other plantings
Home Workshops not conducted for gain
Ornamental Gates
Pergolas
Trellises

A nonrefundable fee for costs shall accompany each application - fees vary based on certificate use.

The Department of Zoning has twenty-one (21) calendar days, provided the proposed activity conforms to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinances, to issue a Zoning Certificate.

Only the Property owner, or agent, may apply for Zoning Certificate - no rental clients.

Any project started without an approved zoning certificate shall be charged double fee (Section 2000.7).

Items needed for a Zoning Review:

Definite understanding of what you wish to do and associated activity
Payment of the application (cash or check)
A sketch showing approximate location of the activity within your property.

Building Permits:

For items involving construction (garages, fences, decks, additions, etc.) a City of Harrison Building Permit is required after the Zoning Certificate is issued. The Building Department is open Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. The Zoning Department has a relationship with the Building Department, but has no authority in building matters.

Violation and Penalty:

It is unlawful to locate, erect, construct, reconstruct, enlarge, change, maintain or use any building or land in violation of any regulation or any provision of the Harrison Zoning Ordinance or any amendment or supplement then adopted by Harrison Council. Any person, firm or corporation violating any regulation there to shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than one-hundred ($100.00) dollars. Each and every day during which such illegal use continues may be deemed a separate offense.

Documents:

The following documents are available at the Harrison Community Center from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Thursday, Fridays until 4:30 pm and also from 6:00-8:00 PM on Tuesdays.

Zoning Ordinance Book $25.00
Small Zoning Map (400 scale) $2.00
Small Street Map (400 scale) $2.00

Complaints:

Department of Zoning Complaint Forms are available at the Community Center.