Zoning Rules and Regulations

 Attention! Contractors and Residents:

CALL BEFORE STARTING ANY TYPE OF BUILDING OR CONSTRUCTION!

• Howard Township is a zoned township, therefore requires prior approval and a permit prior to building or construction. 

• Projects requiring prior approval include, but are not limited to: new home construction, garages, additions, decks, signage, new driveways, or adding concrete or blacktop to existing driveways. 

• It is the sole responsibility of the property owner to contact the Howard Township Zoning Inspector, Mike Sprang (contact info below) to submit an application for approval. 

• Anyone failing to do so is in direct violation of the Howard Township Zoning Resolution and may be subject to fines and/or penalties.

Attention! Regarding Culverts: 

CALL BEFORE INSTALLING, REPAIRING, OR REPLACING ANY TYPE OF CULVERT!

• Due to Knox County Storm Water Management requirements, Howard Township will institute the following. 

• A culvert approved by the Knox County Engineers Office must be installed before a building permit is issued. 

• Culverts must be sized accordingly, replacement culverts may require a different size.

• If at any time during construction a culvert is damaged or inoperable, a stop-work order will be issued until rectified.

• It is the sole responsibility of the property owner to contact the Howard Township Zoning Inspector, Mike Sprang (contact info below) regarding culvert size, placement, or replacement of an existing culvert.