The City of Huron Building Department is certified by the Ohio Department of Commerce Board of Building Standards to enforce the Ohio Basic Building Code within our jurisdictional boundaries. All commercial/industrial, as well as residential projects, fall under the authority of the Building Department. The Ohio Building Code (OBC) and the National Electric Code (NEC) are used for all commercial/industrial work.  The Ohio Residential Code for One, Two, and Three Family Dwelling Code, the National Electric Code (NEC), and the Ohio Plumbing Code (OPC) are used for residential construction in the City. All personnel employed by the Building Department are certified by the State of Ohio and/or other national code organizations.
Link to commercial/industrial projects guidelines

Board of Building and Zoning Appeals

The Board of Building and Zoning Appeals meets on the 2nd Monday of every month at the City of Huron City Council Chambers.  The Zoning Appeal Board is composed of five members from the community. When a zoning or building proposal present an exception to an existing code, a property owner may seek a variance form the Board of Zoning and Appeals.
Larry Braidech - Chairperson
Larry Deem
Tom Sprunk
Jack Erne
Jim Shaffer
       
Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month at the City of Huron City Council Chambers.  The Commission is composed of citizens, appointed by Council, and is empowered by the City Charter and the Ohio Revised Code. It reviews request from developers and makes recommendations to the City Council based on the location, character, and extent of the proposal. The Commission also reviews all lot splits. The Planning Commission advises the City Council on zoning map and text amendments and is responsible for the Long Range Plan.
Mel Saferstein - Chairperson
Nancy Thornhill
Ken Watt
Pete Walderzak
Sam Hillman

The Building Department is located at:
Huron Township Offices
1820 Bogart Road
Huron, OH 44839
Main Number: (419) 433-2755

Office Hours are: 7:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Monday through Friday