Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Union Township, Ohio

Rules another office applies inside Union Township

Union Township does not set these itself; the county, a health district or the state does, and they apply to every address inside its limits.

• Building permitRequired

  Building work in Union Township, Clinton County, Ohio, as one of the county's listed townships.

  • The county page states that a building permit must be obtained when building in any township.
  • The application process calls for building plans and a site plan.
  • County departments review the application through the online portal.
  • Fees are applied once the application and plans are approved.
  • Building inspections require 24–48-hour notice.

  “Clinton County consists of 13 townships, Adams, Chester, Clark, Green, Jefferson, Liberty, Marion, Richland, Union, Vernon, Washington, Wayne and Wilson. [...] When building in any township, you must obtain a building permit.”

• Local zoningPresent (with conditions)

  Land in the unincorporated portion of Union Township, Clinton County, Ohio; incorporated cities and villages are excluded from the county zoning resolution.

  • The county resolution applies only within unincorporated Clinton County.
  • Union Township is listed among the areas covered by the resolution.
  • Incorporated villages and cities are not applicable to the resolution.

  “Subject to the limitations specified in Section 303.211 of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC), the regulations set forth in this Resolution shall be applicable to all buildings, structures, uses and lands of any private individual or entity, or any political subdivision, district taxing unit or bond-issuing authority, located within the unincorporated area of Clinton County, Ohio. [...] Union Township [...] Incorporated villages and cities are not applicable to this Resolution.”

• Who permits septicLocal (with conditions)

  Residential sewage treatment systems inside Union Township, Clinton County, Ohio.

  • The Clinton County Health District conducts inspections, permitting, and enforcement for installation and alteration of residential sewage treatment systems throughout Clinton County.
  • For a new septic system, a soil evaluation must be completed by a certified soil evaluator.
  • Only registered sewage treatment system installers or contractors can purchase the permit to install a system.
  • Applications must be submitted with payment before the property can be evaluated.

  “Clinton County Health District conducts inspections, permitting, and enforcement for the installation and the alteration of all residential sewage treatment systems in Clinton County.”

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.