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1. I’m building a deck. Do I need a permit?

Yes. You need to apply for a Zoning Certificate from Liberty Township. Please reference Zoning Certificate Info

2. Where is Liberty Township’s Zoning Department located?

We are located at 5021 Winners Circle Drive along State Route 747 between Princeton and Millikin Roads. 

3. Once I have applied for a Zoning Certificate for my deck from Liberty Township am I ready to build?

No. You need to pick up your Zoning Certificate and materials from the Liberty Township Zoning Department and take them to the Butler County Building and Zoning Department, located at 130 High Street, Hamilton. The County will then issue a building permit.

4. After getting my permit from the county, am I finished with the process?

No. Once the structure is erected you need to call the Liberty Township Zoning Department at 513-759-7500 and schedule a Final Inspection. The county will explain their inspection process.

5. What is the biggest size shed I can put on my lot?

Detached garages, utility / storage sheds, and gazebos are permitted. For a list of size requirements please visit our Small Building Permit page.

6. What is the fee for a Zoning Certificate for a shed?

Sheds, pools, private garages, and fences have a $25 charge.

7. Can I build a shed and a swimming pool?

Yes. Three accessory structures per site or lot are permitted, excluding accessory structures used for agricultural purposes, in an agricultural district on land used for agricultural purposes.

8. I want to fence in my yard. What do I need to do?

Please refer to the Zoning Certificate page below.
Fences do not need to be approved by Butler County.

Zoning Certificate Info

9. How close to the property line can I place my shed?

Accessory structures must be located no less than ten (10) feet from any property line. Accessory structures must be located behind the rear of the home and must be at least 6 feet from your house.

10. I want to build a private garage. How tall can it be?

Accessory structures shall not exceed sixteen (16) feet in height on lots of less than five (5) acres. On lots of five (5) acres or more, accessory structures cannot exceed the principal structure in height. (Height is measured to the midpoint of the roof of a pitched roof.)

11. How long does it take Liberty Township to issue my Zoning Certificate once I apply?

It usually takes three business days to process a Zoning Certificate for a residential use.

12. What requires a Liberty Township Zoning Certificate and when / where do I apply for one?

For a partial list of things or activities that necessitate a Zoning Certificate view the Zoning Certificate page.

13. How can I pay for my Zoning Certificate?

Zoning Certificate fees are paid at the time the application is submitted. Fees are accepted in form of cash or check.

14. Will Liberty Township call me when my Zoning Certificate is ready to be picked up?

No. We request that you call us three days after application submittal to confirm that your certificate is ready to be picked up.

15. How do I file a complaint about a property nuisance in my neighborhood? And what steps does the Township take to follow-up on such complaints?

In order to find out what items are considered a nuisance, the steps for reporting your complaints, and how the Township handles these complaints you will want to visit the Property Nuisance page.