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Permits & Lot Splits may need 5 business days to process the townships portion of the application. Do not line up a contractor until you have an approved permit.
Florence Township is zoned for the protection of its residents. Zoning was adopted by the Township on March 3rd, 1957.
A Zoning Board consisting of five individuals and one alternate, all who are residents of Florence Township. They are responsible for creating new and or modifying existing Zoning Resolutions to be approved by the Trustees.
A Zoning Board of Appeals, also consisting of five individuals and one alternate, all who are residents of Florence Township. They are responsible for approving or denying zoning variances requested within the township.
Either Board may be contacted by emailing their clerk at FTZBClerk@gmail.com.
The Zoning Inspector is responsible for interpreting the meaning and application of the current zoning resolutions, issuing permits, investigating violations to the resolutions and taking action to resolve such violations.
Jeff Blodgett is the current Florence Township Zoning Inspector and Permit Manager. He can be reached texted or called at 440-742-0026 or through email at florencetwpzoning@gmail.com.
Zoning Permits are required before the start of construction. The forms required are available for download.
Print out the application and gather all needed information required. Email or drop off to the zoning inspector.
After all the information is provided and application is approved you will be notified and you can drop off a check made out to Florence Township Trustees.
*There is a red locked drop box for 24 hour document drop off service.
Minimum of 150’ of frontage is required for lots.
Cost is $25. Check made out to Florence Township Trustees.
Print out lot split brochure & property maps from Erie County Auditor’s website https://erie.iviewauditor.com/ . Collect required information and contact the Zoning Inspector for review.
*Florence Township Drop Box
A conditional use application is a request to use a property in a way that is not allowed in the current zoning resolution book. A variance relates to building characteristics that do not conform to zoning regulations (i.e setbacks, etc.). When the zoning inspector determines a situation does not conform to zoning regulations, residents can choose to apply for a hearing in front of the ZBA. The meeting is advertised and adjoining property owners are sent certified mail announcing the hearing. The ZBA can choose to grant or deny the application. The cost to apply is $250.
Zoning Commission
Milt Sayler, term expires 8/1/2026
Jolynne Marsh, term expires 8/1/2027
Dan Sayler, term expires 8/1/2028
Mike Rolli (alternate), term expires 8/1/2029
Richard Woodin, term expires 8/1/2030
Tammy McLoda, term expires 8/1/2030
Zoning Board of Appeals
Ronald McLoda, term expires 3/20/2026
Rodger Witter, term expires 3/1/2027
Jennifer King-Sekulic, term expires 3/1/2028
Dan Henke (alternate), term expires 3/1/2029
Robert Harker, term expires 8/1/2029
Mark Sliman, term expires 8/1/2030
Build a House, Addition, Barn
Lot Split
Conditional Use and Variance
Maps
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