Zoning Portal

Welcome to the Northfield Center Township Zoning Portal where you can explore all the essential zoning resources in one place. Here, you'll find zoning codes, resolutions, permits, forms, and fee schedules to help guide property owners, businesses, and developers. Whether you're applying for a permit or reviewing zoning guidelines, this portal is your go-to resource for all things zoning in Northfield Center Township.

Northfield Center Township Zoning Code

Comprehensive regulations governing land use and development within the township.

Updated July 2024

Exterior Property Maintenance Code

Standards for maintaining the exterior of homes and buildings in Northfield Center Township.

Updated August 2020

Nuisance Abatement Resolution

Addresses property nuisances such as debris, overgrown vegetation, and unsafe structures to maintain community standards.

Nuisance Abatement Resolution

Zoning Application

Download the form to your computer and print out. Payment can be made using cash or check when you drop the form off at Town Hall.

For less common zoning applications, scroll to the bottom on the page.

Helpful Zoning Links

Key resources for Northfield Center Township residents.

Northfield Center Zoning Fee Updates for 2025

The Township of Northfield Center would like to inform residents that zoning fees for 2025 have been updated as of… Read More

Spring Zoning Resource: Fences, Pools and Decks

With the warmer weather on the way, we know you’re thinking about outdoor projects like fences, decks, and pools. We’ve… Read More

Certificate of Zoning Compliance Permit

This form is used to apply for authorization to disturb land, erect, construct, enlarge, structurally alter, move, establish, or change the use of a building or structure within the unincorporated area of the township. This permit ensures that proposed projects comply with local zoning regulations.

To obtain this permit, applicants must submit a site plan detailing lot dimensions, existing and proposed buildings, setback lines, exact locations of all structures, and an interior floor plan of the proposed use. Additionally, approval from the Northfield Fire Inspector is required

Certificate of Zoning Compliance Permit

Conditional Use Similar Use Application

The Conditional Use/Similar Use Application is required when seeking approval for a use not typically permitted in a zoning district but allowed under specific conditions. It applies to conditional use requests or similar use determinations. Applicants must submit a site plan, building plans (if applicable), and a compliance statement for review by the Board of Zoning Appeals.

Conditional Use Similar Use Application

Application for Short Term Rental

This form is required to obtain or renew an annual permit for operating a short-term rental in Northfield Center Township. It ensures compliance with local zoning laws and mandates inspections by the Fire Department and Zoning Inspector. The permit fee is $150 per year.

Application for Short-Term Rental