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Trumbull County, Ohio

Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Hubbard, Ohio

Hubbard is a city in Trumbull County, Ohio. Hubbard adopts its own zoning, so inside its limits Hubbard’s rules apply, not the county’s. 3 rules below are quoted from official sources and independently re-checked, most recently on November 11, 2026. Rules for unincorporated land are on the Trumbull County page.

Answers from the rulebook for Hubbard

Hubbard’s own rules

  • Local zoningPresent

    Land inside Hubbard city limits (Trumbull County, OH)

    • The zoning code and subdivision regulations are published separately and are not codified in the American Legal code; copies are available at cost from the city inspector.
    • Res. 13-25, passed December 12, 2025, made the zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations as amended in 2025 a new zoning ordinance.
    “a zoning code and subdivision regulations for the city were enacted by resolution 11-73, passed december 3, 1973. because this resolution is separately published, it is not codified herein. copies are available, at cost, from the city inspector.”
  • Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)

    Subdivision of land inside Hubbard city

    • Full subdivision regulations text is separately published, not in the codified ordinances; not reviewed.
    “a zoning code and subdivision regulations for the city were enacted by resolution 11-73, passed december 3, 1973.”
  • Building in a floodplainRequired

    Development in identified special flood hazard areas inside Hubbard city

    • Applies only in identified special flood hazard areas established in section 1349.01(f).
    • Permit is issued by the floodplain administrator (the engineer's assistant) and only once the regulations are met.
    “it shall be unlawful for any person to begin construction or other development activity including but not limited to filling; grading; construction; alteration, remodeling, or expanding any structure; or alteration of any watercourse wholly within, partially within or in contact with any identified special flood hazard area, as established in section 1349.01 (f), until a floodplain development permit is obtained from the floodplain administrator.”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Hubbard or Trumbull County directly.

  • Building permit — Building permits inside Hubbard city
  • Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builder exemption inside Hubbard city
  • Building code adopted — Building code inside Hubbard city
  • Inspections — Building inspection inside Hubbard city
  • Certificate of occupancy — Certificates of occupancy inside Hubbard city
22 more unanswered
  • Zoning districts
  • Minimum dwelling size
  • Minimum lot size
  • Setbacks
  • Lot coverage
  • Building height
  • Living in an RV
  • Camping on your land
  • Tiny homes
  • Manufactured homes
  • Accessory dwellings
  • Who permits septic
  • Septic permit
  • Septic inspection
  • Off-grid sanitation
  • Well permit
  • Mandatory utility hookup
  • Agricultural exemption
  • Driveway access
  • Short-term rentals
  • Permit fees
  • Permit process

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.

Unanswered questions are usually a sign that Hubbard publishes no rule on the point, not that none exists. Trumbull County’s page lists the county offices to call.

Off-grid gear

Going off-grid in Hubbard means bringing your own water and power. The kit we’d start with:

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