Sessions will be held at the, Coventry Township Community Center, 335 E. How and when do I apply for a zoning certificate?.What is code enforcement and how does it affect me?.What is the Zoning Commission and what are they charged with?.What is the Board of Zoning Appeals and what is their function?.Registrants will learn through lecture and interactive projects: This FREE 3-part series designed to teach residents and business owners the basics of zoning in Coventry Township. GO BACK TO SCHOOL WITH COVENTRY ZONING! Zoning 101 The Board of Zoning Appeals meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m., and the Zoning Commission meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. All adjacent property owners are notified if a request for a variance is made, and have the opportunity to state their opinions or concerns at the public hearing. The Board of Zoning Appeals may grant variances for the zoning code after a public hearing is held. The Zoning Commission holds meetings and public hearings for all changes to the Zoning Resolution. In addition to the Zoning Inspector, Coventry Township has two appointed boards who deal with zoning related issues. A complete copy of the zoning code can either be downloaded from this site or purchased for a nominal fee at the zoning office. Most zoning regulations are a matter of common sense, and help to make sure that people use their property in such a way that it is not detrimental to those living in the same area, or to the community as a whole.Īlmost all construction, from fences and decks to homes and businesses, requires a zoning permit.

Zoning is designed to protect the health, safety and, welfare of those living in a community.

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