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The Liberty Township Zoning Department is available to assist you in meeting the zoning requirements set forth in the Liberty Township Zoning Resolution adopted March 2002 (Revised May 19, 2003, January 15, 2004, September 2, 2004, December 1, 2004, May 19, 2005, August 18, 2005, September 15, 2005, and January 4, 2007).  Effective zoning practices protect property values and contribute to a community's quality of life. When planning any type of construction, always consider whether a Zoning Certificate is required.

Zoning Certificates are necessary for the following projects. This is a partial list. Please contact the Zoning Department if you are unsure if your project requires a permit.

• New residential construction
• New commercial construction
• Building addition
• Building remodeling (including basement finishes)
• Pools (above and inground)
• Garage (attached or detached)
• Shed or storage building
• Pole barn 
• Fence
• Gazebo
• Deck
• Retaining wall (3' in height and over)
• Sign (ground, wall, temporary)
• Home Occupation

The Zoning Department processes applications for zoning certificates from developers, builders, contractors, and homeowners.  With the exclusion of fences and accessory structures under 200 square feet, all applications that come through the Liberty Township Zoning Department, must then be taken to the Butler County Department of Building and Zoning by the applicant for further issuing of permits.  The turnover rate for Liberty Township Zoning Certificates for residential uses is typically three business days. 

Proposed Zoning Resolution Text Amendment

On Tuesday, April 21, 2009, the Liberty Township Trustees voted to initiate a Text Amendment to the Liberty Township Zoning Resolution.  The Proposed Text Amendment was recommended for approval by the Butler County Planning Commission on May 12, 2009 and will be heard by the Liberty Township Zoning Commission in Case ZC09-002 on Monday, June 1, 2009 at 7:00 pm at 6400 Princeton Rd.  Please click here for the text of the proposed Amendment.

Zoning Department Staff:


Jonathan West, Director of Planning and Zoning
Andrew Meyer, Senior Planner
Steve Yaney, Senior Code Enforcement Officer
Dale Chalk, Zoning Inspector
Tom Singer, Zoning Inspector 

Note: The Liberty Township Zoning Department enforces only its Zoning Resolution.  It is the responsibility of the owner/applicant to comply with any Butler County regulations or laws, and all civil deeds and/or subdivision restrictions and covenants.