Resolutions

In addition to the Zoning Resolution, the following Resolutions receive the most inquiries from Amherst Township Residents. (links below are pdf files)

Township Curfew

• Resolution No. 4/3/96 – Amherst Township Curfew

Barking Dogs

• Resolution No. 1/45/97 – Barking Dogs

No Animals in Park

• Resolution No. 10/4/02 – No Animals in Park

Noise Control Resolution

• Resolution No. 5/12/03 – Noise Control Regulations

Ditch Enclosures & Driveway Approach Culvert Regulations

• Resolution No. 4/3/05 – Ditch Enclosures & Driveway Approach Culvert Regulations per Ohio Revised Code §5571.02
  
  
• Ditch Enclosure & Driveway Approach Application and Permit form

Building Code Resolution

• Resolution No. 11/10/06 – Building Code Resolution for Townships

Highway Use Permit

This resolution pertains to work conducted in Amherst Township by contractors, Utility Companies, or city, state, county utilities.

• Resolution No. 6/12/05 – Highway Use Permit Regulations per Ohio Revised Code §5571.02

Access Management & Driveways for New Lot Splits

In compliance with the Lorain County Commissioners’ passage of the Lorain County "Access Management Regulations", Amherst Township passed the following resolution.

• Resolution No. 10/8/04 – Access Management – Driveway Permit Authority, Responsibility, and Fees

ACCESS MANAGEMENT: The Lorain County Access Management Regulations require an access permit be issued for any new lot splits. The Lorain County Engineers Office will issue these permits on both Township and County Roads. The access permit will be mainly concerned with sight distances. (See the Lorain County Access Management "application" and "permit".) DRIVEWAYS: The property owner must also obtain a driveway permit before constructing a driveway. The Lorain County Engineers Office will issue "County Road" Driveway permits and Amherst Township will issue "Township Road" Driveway permits.