Zoning/Building

ZONING INSPECTOR
MATT THAYER
419-566-4916

Zoning Ordinance

Richland Soil and Water Conservation District

Richland County Engineers

Culvert and Driveway Requirements

Troy Township, Richland County, Ohio
Schedule of Fees	Effective Since 7-28-2025
Zoning Permits	Residential and Conditional

Residential Use

One Family Dwelling Unit	$35.00 minimum*
Two Family Dwelling Unit	$35.00 minimum*
Multi-Family Dwelling Unit	$35.00 minimum*
Temporary Building	$35.00
Accessory Building Residential	$35.00 minimum*
Accessory Building Commercial	$35.00 minimum*
Accessory Building Industrial	$35.00 minimum*
Business Use	$35.00
Industrial Use	$35.00
Temporary Visitor Permit	$5.00
Sign Permit	$35.00
Windmills	$35.00
Handicap Accessibility Permit	No fee
Small Scale Solar	$35.00
Conditional Zoning permit

Residential Application	$175.00
Business Application	$175.00
Industrial Application	$175.00
Variance	$350.00
Appeal decisions of Zoning Inspector	$400.00
Application for amendment to ZR	$450.00

* A $35.00 minimum charge up to 1000 square feet plus $3.00 per every 100 feet over 1000

Troy Township adopts the rules and regulations for open meetings and to hold the Township meeting on the second and last Monday of the month with the following exception: the last meeting in May will be held Tuesday May 26th, 2026. All meetings will commence at 7:00 P.M. and will be held at the Township Hall, 247 South Mill Street, Lexington, OH.

Troy Township Zoning Board of Appeals adopts the rules and regulations for open meetings and to hold the Board of Appeals meetings on the second Wednesday of January, April, July, and October for year 2026. The meetings will commence at 7:00 P.M. and will be held at the Township Hall 247 South Mill Street, Lexington, OH. Special meetings and public hearings may be held at the request of the chairman when necessary.

Troy Township Zoning Board adopts the rules and regulations for open meetings and to hold the Zoning Board meetings on the second Tuesday of February, May, August, and November for year 2026. The meetings will commence at 7:00 P.M. and will be held at the Township Hall 247 South Mill Street, Lexington, OH. Special meetings and public hearings may be held at the request of the chairman when necessary.

Lexington-Troy Twp Union Cemetery Board adopts the rules and regulations for open meeting and to hold the Cemetery board meetings for 2026 on the second Monday of each month with the following exception: the January meeting will be held on Monday January 19, 2026. All meetings will begin at 6:00 P.M. and will be held at Troy Township Hall, 247 South Mill Street Lexington, OH 44904.