Zoning and permitted use are often the most confusing — and most overlooked — parts of opening a group home. This service is designed to help you understand how zoning applies to your specific situation and what steps are needed to confirm whether a property can be used as intended.

When working together on zoning and permitted use, you can expect:

• Guidance on how zoning classifications apply to group homes in Ohio
• Support understanding permitted use, conditional use, and occupancy considerations
• Direction on what questions to ask zoning, planning, and building departments
• Assistance interpreting written responses and approvals from local authorities
• Guidance on how zoning decisions impact inspections and licensure timelines

Rather than assuming a property is acceptable, we focus on verification and documentation. This approach helps reduce surprises, delays, and last-minute denials that can derail your timeline or increase costs.

Zoning approval does not guarantee licensure, but confirming permitted use early is a critical step toward opening a compliant and sustainable group home.