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.
Exterior Property Maintenance Code
Standards for maintaining the exterior of homes and buildings in Northfield Center Township.
Nuisance Abatement Resolution
Addresses property nuisances such as debris, overgrown vegetation, and unsafe structures to maintain community standards.
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.
- Application for Zoning Permit & Certificate
- Schedule of Zoning Fees & Bonds
- Application for Zoning Variance
For less common zoning applications, scroll to the bottom on the page.
Helpful Zoning Links
Key resources for Northfield Center Township residents.
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
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.
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.