Zoning Inspector:
The Zoning Inspector is appointed by the Mayor to enforce the Zoning Code. The Zoning Inspector is charged with the issuance of permits and enforcement of violations for alterations, repair, removal, demolition, equipment, use and occupancy, location of buildings and structure in accordance with the Village Zoning Code and State Law.
Please contact the Zoning Inspector if you have any questions regarding Zoning, Zoning Permits, or would like to report a violation.
Zoning Inspector – Jeremy Shaffer (Village Administrator) or Vacant (Deputy Village Administrator) Phone: (440) 466-8197.
Demolitions:
Demolition permits must be obtained from the Ashtabula County Building Department.
A demolition permit must be presented to the Village Zoning Inspector.
Permit holder must contact Village Wastewater Department to arrange inspection of sealed sewer lateral.
Zoning Documents:
Click here to download the Zoning Code. 
Don’t know what your property is zoned? Please refer to the Village Zoning Map-2023
or visit the following links for additional information.
2023-02 Amending Zoning Map
2023-21 Amending Chapter 1115 Zoning Code
2023-22 Establishing Zoning Chapter 1123 Neighborhood Mixed Use
2023-23 Repealing Section 1127 – Commerica Service District
2023-24 Creating Chapter 1125 Resort District
2023-25 Creating Chapter 1126 Luxury Motorcoach District
If you need a zoning permit, please print, fill out, and return the ZONING PERMIT APPLICATION- 2023 May along with the appropriate fee to Village Hall.
Coastal Guidance for construction or development along Ohio’s Lake Erie shore available at this link.
***Note: Commercial and Residential Building Codes are administered by the Ashtabula County Building Department. If your project requires a building permit please contact their office. If both a building permit and zoning permit are required, you must obtain a zoning permit from the Village first.
Ashtabula County Building Department – click here to visit website
25 West Jefferson Street Jefferson, OH 44047-1027 (440) 576-3737
County Residential Submittal Packet County Residential Building Application
County Licensed Sewer and Water Contractors
Ashtabula County Health Department – click here to visit website
12 West Jefferson Street Jefferson, OH 44047-1027 (440) 576-6010
Food Service Operation Application
Application for a License to Conduct a Temporary Food Service
Food Service Plan Review (6-2013)
Information Document