ZONING

Please note: The Licking County Building Code Department is the agency responsible for the enforcement of residential and commercial building codes within the City of Newark. Please call 740-349-6671, or visit www.lcounty.com/BuildingCode for details.

The City Engineer's office is now the contact for all items related to the City of Newark Zoning Code and Flood Ordinance. Please call (740) 670-7727 for assistance.

Below are documents related to the Zoning Code. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.


Related Ordinances
City Zoning Code - Ordinance 08-33 (Updated 5/4/09)
City Zoning Map
City Subdivision Ordinance (Development Regulations) - Ordinance 93-62

City Flood Insurance Ordinance - Ordinance 07-8

Zoning Code & Plan Approval
Site Improvements, Fence & Sign Application: Word version  PDF version
   -application for building additions, alterations, new construction, change of
     occupancy/use, signs (up to 2), and fencing
Supplemental Sign Application: Word version  PDF version
   -supplemental application for signs (if more than 2)
   -please complete both site improvement and supplement sign forms
Demolition Application: Word version  PDF version
   -application needed prior to demolition of buildings


Board & Commission Applications
Zoning District Change Application: Word version  PDF version
   -application for zoning district changes & annexation/new zoning district establishment
   -reviewed by Planning Commission
Lot Split/Lot Combination Application: Word version  PDF version
   -application for lot splits and lot combinations
   -reviewed by Planning Commission
Temporary Board of Zoning District Revision Application: Word version  PDF version
   -application for revising zoning districts established by new code (5/5/09-12/5/10)
Board of Zoning Appeals Application: Word version  PDF version
   -application for variances and conditional uses
   -BZA Application Instructions


Additional Links
Planning Commission
Temporary Board of Zoning District Revision
Board of Zoning Appeals