ZoningTextAmendmentApplication/COD/P&CD/AMS/8-01-06; rev. 06-26-13
Zoning Code Text Amendment
Application Filing Information
City of Dayton, Ohio
Application Requirements
An application for a change to the official zoning code text of the City of Dayton, Ohio, must be filed
with the City Plan Board in the Department of Planning and Community Development on approved
forms and the filing fee paid. Before submitting a zoning text amendment application, applicants are
strongly encouraged to meet with Department of Planning and Community Development staff to discuss
the proposed application. Any application that does not comply fully with the application requirements
(e.g., inaccurate, incomplete, and/or missing attachments, fee not paid) shall be regarded as incomplete
until it is submitted in the proper form.
The City of Dayton’s official zoning code text and official zoning map are on the City of Dayton’s web
site at http://www.cityofdayton.org/departments/pcd/planning/Pages/ZoningMap.aspx .
Instructions for Completing Application
Item A. Name of Applicant
Self-explanatory.
Item B. Description of Proposed Text Amendment
Zoning text section numbers and headings can be found in the City of Dayton’s zoning code. The
zoning code is at http://www.cityofdayton.org/departments/pcd/planning/Pages/ZoningMap.aspx. An
example of a zoning text section number and heading is 150.320.5, Off-Street Parking Requirements.
Explain the reason why the zoning code should be amended. What is the problem with the current
language? How will the text amendment improve the administration of the zoning code, improve
conditions in the zoning district(s) that would be affected by the proposed amendment, or benefit the
City of Dayton overall? What changes have occurred since the zoning code was adopted that require an
amendment to the zoning text?
Interest of Applicant: The applicant must state his or her particular interest in the case. Applications
will be accepted from owners, lessees of property, or developers with an option on property that would
be affected by the proposed text amendment. See the Sections 150.125.2-150.125.3 of the city zoning
code for more information.
Explain how the text amendment will benefit the applicant or property owned by the applicant.
Item C. Required Attachment
The proposed text amendment is to be submitted in an electronic format acceptable to the Plan Board
Secretary. The proposed text amendment must list the appropriate zoning text section number(s) and
heading(s) with proposed additions or changes in bold italics and proposed deletions in strikethrough.
See examples on next page.