Zoning

Permits

Performing Work in Porter Township – Potential Permits Required

Before starting any building, construction or improvement project or performing any work within the right-of-way on any roadway in the township, you must first determine what permits may be required.

Right-of-Way & Driveway Permits

For ANY improvements within the right-of-way you must obtain a permit from the appropriate agency.  THIS INCLUDES INSTALLING ANY DRIVEWAY, REPLACING/INSTALLING CULVERTS, TRIMMING/REMOVING TREES OR REGRADING any roadway ditch.

TOWNSHIP ROADS:  If you live on a TOWNSHIP ROAD, please contact Eddy Ambrose at 614-419-4608.  You will need either a driveway permit or a permit to perform more extensive work within the right of way or perhaps both, depending on the work being performed.

COUNTY ROADS:  If you live on a COUNTY ROAD, please contact the Delaware County Engineers office at 740-833-2400.

Or click here for the permit information: http://www.co.delaware.oh.us/ENGINEER/Permits/index.htm
Click here for the permit application

STATE ROADS:  If you live on a state Roadway, please contact ODOT

Or click here for the Permit information: http://www.dot.state.oh.us/districts/D08/Pages/RightofWayPermits.aspx

Visit our FAQ section for more info.

Zoning Permits

For new construction, improvement and remodel projects in the Township you may also be required to secure a zoning permit to ensure that the property is being utilized and/or improved in a manner consistent with the regulations of the Porter Township Zoning code for your property.

Zoning permits may be required for improvements such as fences, swimming pools, ponds, storage sheds, outbuildings and barns as well as any other structures.  To See if your project needs a zoning permit, please call the Zoning Inspector, Paul Reida at 740-965-6830

Board of Health, Plumbing & Sewage Disposal Permits

For ALL new (and certain remodel) projects that involve the installation of plumbing fixtures and/or Sewage Disposal Systems, you will need to obtain a plumbing and/or sewage disposal permits from the Delaware County Board of Health.  These permits can be obtained thru the Environmental Health Division of the Delaware County Board of Health.  Their phone number is 740-368-1700.

For a Septic Permit visit: https://delawarehealth.org/licensing-services/

For General Health Info call 740-368-1700 or visit https://delawarehealth.org/

Building & Mechanical Permits

system improvements will require building, and often mechanical, permit.  This includes but is not limited to Dwellings, Outbuildings, Barns, Decks and pools.  Contact the Delaware County Code Compliance Department (aka Building Department) at 740-833-2200.

Or click here for a Link to their Website: http://www.co.delaware.oh.us/codecomp/

For General Information call 740-833-2200

For Building Permits visit: http://www.co.delaware.oh.us/codecomp/

For the Delaware County Engineers Office call 740-833-2400 or visit http://www.co.delaware.oh.us/engineer/Permits/

Know BEFORE you make the investment…

Your township officials are here to serve you!  It is the goal of the township to help protect the investments made in property values as well as to aide in the quality of life and safety for all township residents.  To that end, zoning codes must be enforced, and roadways must be properly maintained to reduce the ongoing costs to our community.

There is a wealth of information a phone call or email away so if you have a question, please ask BEFORE you invest money into a project that doesn’t comply with our local regulations.

PLEASE SEE OUR FAQ Section of the website for answers to some of the most often asked questions in our township.