The Village of Portage is a zoned community. Our zoning regulations are administered by a Zoning Inspector and our Planning Commission. This Commission meets at 6:30pm at Village Hall on the second Thursday of each month except for federal holidays that fall on this date. Permits are required for the following:
| Variance | $50 |
| Seasonal Pools (one-time fee) -Above Ground | $15 |
| Residential Permit | $100 + $0.10/sq. ft. |
| Dwelling Units, Additions, and Garages | $100 + $0.10/sq. ft. |
| Commercial Permit | $200 + $0.05/sq. ft. |
| Subdivision Filing | $100 |
| Driveway Improvement | $15 |
| Conditional Use Permit | $100 |
| Zoning Change | $200 |
| Signs | $100 |
| Fences | $15 |
| Ponds & In-Ground Pools | $50 |
| Decks, Patios, and Porches | $30 |
| Sheds less than 240 sq. ft. or 12' x 20' | $30 |
Please contact the Zoning Inspector for more information for any items that you believe may require a permit. Questions or concerns can be brought before the Planning Commission also. Please note that it is the property owner’s responsibility to obtain permits for any construction or item requiring permission. A copy of our zoning ordinance is available at the Village Hall for review. Copies can be purchased.
*Failure to obtain a permit for whatever reason constitutes a violation of law and is punishable by fines or other actions.
Contact Information
| Zoning Inspector: | Mike Llanas |
| Telephone: | 419-654-0977 |
| Email: |
 Application for Building Permit (PDF File) | 133 kB |
