BUILDING DEPARTMENT

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.

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.

Tom Sprunk, Chair

Larry Braidech

Frank Kath

Jack Erne

Jim Shaffer

Planning Commission
The Planning Commission meets the 4th Wednesday of every month, 6:00p.m.  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.

Gary Boyle – Chairperson

Jim Foor

Tim Golling

Bob Howell

 Phyllis Wassner

Click here for Zoning Map

The Building Department is located at:
Huron Township Offices
1820 Bogart Road
Huron, OH 44839

John Zimmerman, Building Official

jzimmerman@hurontwp.org

Main Number: (419) 433-2755
Office Hours: 7:30 A.M. to 3:30P.M. Monday through Friday

www.hurontwp.org