As a zoned and planned community, Roaming Shores Village vigorously enforces housing and property standards. All permanent structures must apply and receive an approved zoning permit. We are committed to bringing all past, present and future construction projects into full zoning compliance. Our complete codified ordinances and zoning application forms are provided on this site for your use.
Zoning Applications are processed on Friday morning
The Planning Commission meets the first Wednesday of every month @ 7:00pm
The Planning Commission meets the first Wednesday of every month @ 7:00pm
Upon receiving a zoning permit from the village, please ensure to obtain a building permit from the Ashtabula County Building Department before starting construction.
Development Boards
Planning Commission
The Village Planning Commission was established in accordance with ORC 713.01. The Commission has five members, including the Mayor, a Councilor, two citizens, and one member of the public. Appointees serve six-year terms.
The Planning Commission's powers and duties are outlined in Village Code 1165.06, but their duties include:
The Village Planning Commission was established in accordance with ORC 713.01. The Commission has five members, including the Mayor, a Councilor, two citizens, and one member of the public. Appointees serve six-year terms.
The Planning Commission's powers and duties are outlined in Village Code 1165.06, but their duties include:
- Recommending Zoning Code language changes (text amendments) and lot zone changes (map amendments).
- Review all Planned Unit Development and Subdivision Applications and make recommendations to Council.
- Reviewing Property Maintenance Code Appeals cases.
Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)
The Board of Zoning Appeals has five citizen members. All members reside in the Village. Board members serve for a five-year term.
The Board of Zoning Appeals powers and duties are outlined in Village Code 1165.07, but their duties include hearing appeals by any person aggrieved by any action of the Zoning Inspector and determine whether an exception or a variance to the zoning code can be granted.
The Board of Zoning Appeals has five citizen members. All members reside in the Village. Board members serve for a five-year term.
The Board of Zoning Appeals powers and duties are outlined in Village Code 1165.07, but their duties include hearing appeals by any person aggrieved by any action of the Zoning Inspector and determine whether an exception or a variance to the zoning code can be granted.