Purpose of Zoning
Kingsville Township has passed zoning regulations “for the purpose of protecting the public health, safety, comfort, and general welfare.” Specifically, the township wishes to “promote a community that is residential in character with a rural and historical identity balanced by a strong local economy that supports essential services.”
Use these links to view or download the complete Zoning Text (8MB) and Zoning District Map (4MB).
Zoning Forms
| Residential Variance Application |
| Commercial Variance Application |
| Residential Conditional Use Application |
| Commercial Conditional Use Application |
Zoning Fees
| Residential: Accessory Use | $35 | Additions, Porches, Fences, Sheds, Garages |
| Residential: Principal Use | $100 | New home construction on vacant lot |
| Commercial: Principal & Accessory Use | $200 | New Business, Additions, Outbuildings |
| Commercial: Signs | $100 | Per Sign |
| Residential: Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing | $150 | Variances, Conditional Uses, Appeals |
| Commercial: Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing | $250 | Variances, Conditional Uses, Appeals |
| Zoning Text or Map Amendment/Changes | $500 |
Zoning Structure
There are 3 major components to zoning in any township. They are the Zoning Inspector, who enforces the rules, the Zoning Commission, who create the rules, and the Zoning Board of Appeals, who interpret the rules. Just like at the federal level where there is a division of power between the three branches of government, the executive, legislative, and judicial, these three entities work in conjunction to implement zoning at the township level.
| Zoning Inspector | Board of Zoning Appeals | Zoning Commission |
| Mike DeFazio | Anthony Zuccaro, Chairman | Wes Cleveland |
| (440) 969-3108 | David Conley | Jason Hayes |
| mike.defazio@kingsvilletwp.org | Tim Mosio | Dave Horton |
| Fred Pierce-Ruhland | Tim Baldwin | |
| Joe Cunningham | Tom Nelson | |
| Responsibilities: | Responsibilities: | Responsibilities: |
| Issue permits & enforce regulations. | Rule on variances & conditional uses. | Update and review zoning text. |
| – | – | – |
| This is a part-time, paid position hired by the Township Trustees. | These are volunteer positions appointed by the Township Trustees for five-year terms. | These are volunteer positions appointed by the Township Trustees for five-year terms. |
Zoning Documents
Circle K, 5569 State Route 193 – Variance Application with drawings