Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of use needs plan approval under the Ohio Building Code and a new certificate of occupancy, which the health district and the liquor division ask for.
Checked Oct 21, 2026 against the agency’s page.
Step 3 of 6: Approve the space
1Set up the business
2Register for tax
3Approve the space
4Get the permits for your kind of business
5Alcohol permits
6Before the first hire
Issued by Your city, village or county building and zoning department.
Sources and dates
Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Industrial Compliance; municipal zoning codes. Checked against the agency’s page on the date shown; cities add their own fees.
Questions about opening here.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of use needs plan approval under the Ohio Building Code and a new certificate of occupancy, which the health district and the liquor division ask for.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of use needs plan approval under the Ohio Building Code and a new certificate of occupancy, which the health district and the liquor division ask for.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of use needs plan approval under the Ohio Building Code and a new certificate of occupancy, which the health district and the liquor division ask for.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of use needs plan approval under the Ohio Building Code and a new certificate of occupancy, which the health district and the liquor division ask for.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of use needs plan approval under the Ohio Building Code and a new certificate of occupancy, which the health district and the liquor division ask for.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of use needs plan approval under the Ohio Building Code and a new certificate of occupancy, which the health district and the liquor division ask for.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of use needs plan approval under the Ohio Building Code and a new certificate of occupancy, which the health district and the liquor division ask for.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of use needs plan approval under the Ohio Building Code and a new certificate of occupancy, which the health district and the liquor division ask for.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of use needs plan approval under the Ohio Building Code and a new certificate of occupancy, which the health district and the liquor division ask for.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of use needs plan approval under the Ohio Building Code and a new certificate of occupancy, which the health district and the liquor division ask for.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of use needs plan approval under the Ohio Building Code and a new certificate of occupancy, which the health district and the liquor division ask for.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of use needs plan approval under the Ohio Building Code and a new certificate of occupancy, which the health district and the liquor division ask for.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of use needs plan approval under the Ohio Building Code and a new certificate of occupancy, which the health district and the liquor division ask for.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of use needs plan approval under the Ohio Building Code and a new certificate of occupancy, which the health district and the liquor division ask for.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of use needs plan approval under the Ohio Building Code and a new certificate of occupancy, which the health district and the liquor division ask for.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of use needs plan approval under the Ohio Building Code and a new certificate of occupancy, which the health district and the liquor division ask for.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of use needs plan approval under the Ohio Building Code and a new certificate of occupancy, which the health district and the liquor division ask for.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of use needs plan approval under the Ohio Building Code and a new certificate of occupancy, which the health district and the liquor division ask for.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of use needs plan approval under the Ohio Building Code and a new certificate of occupancy, which the health district and the liquor division ask for.
Yes. Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; a change of use needs plan approval under the Ohio Building Code and a new certificate of occupancy, which the health district and the liquor division ask for.
Your city, village or county building and zoning department.
Step 3 of 6, approve the space. The steps before it: set up the business and register for tax.
Who needs a zoning certificate and certificate of occupancy in Ohio?
