Building & Zoning Department

BEFORE YOU BUILD - CALL OR EMAIL THE BUILDING & ZONING DEPARTMENT

at 440-986-1061 or [email protected]

Messages will be returned within 1 business day

Chapter 13 Building codes have been revised and approved as of 11/12/2018. You may view the Building Ordinance by going to the Related Links page and click on the following Walter H. Drane Co. Codified Ordinance.

Our forms are now online for a more streamlined submission and a faster review process.

Permit applications may be downloaded/printed and submitted manually at the Village Hall which is located at 103 W. Main St. South Amherst, OH 44001

Clerk

Laurie Beran

Phone: (440) 986-1061
Email: [email protected]

Building Official

Bill DiFucci

Zoning Inspector

David Valentine

Phone: (440) 986-1162

Email: [email protected] 

Contractor's Permit

All contractors doing work in the Village of South Amherst must be registered to do work within the village. Click on the correct form located above to submit your registration electronically or  you may drop your application and required documents off at the South Amherst Townhall at 103 W. Main St, South Amherst, Ohio. There is a $75.00 registration fee for the first year and $50.00 for renewal.

Zoning

Zoning Inspector - please call Village Hall (440) 986-1162.

Please see our Walter H. Drane Co. Codified Ordinances on our related links page.

Zoning Board of Appeals meets the 4th Wednesday of the month as needed at 7:00 p.m.

For a zoning map for the Village of South Amherst, click here.

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Request Form

Zoning permits are required for:
  • new construction
  • alteration or additions
  • driveways
  • patios
  • side walks
  • fences
  • decks
  • swimming pools
  • signs
  • garage
  • accessory buildings
  • driveway pipes
Questions

For any questions regarding the Building or Zoning Department please email [email protected] or call (440) 986-1061.