5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Lucas County, Ohio.
Verified from official government sources
Lucas County does not zone land countywide. Whether you can run a home business depends on your city's zoning code (Toledo, Maumee, Oregon, Sylvania) or, in unincorporated areas, your township's zoning resolution adopted under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 519.
ORC 519.02
the board of township trustees may regulate by resolution, in accordance with a comprehensive plan, the location, height, bulk, number of stories, and size of buildings and other structures... and the uses of land for trade, industry, residence, recreation, or other purposes in the unincorporated territory of the township.
Lucas County sets no countywide home-business sign ordinance. Sign size, whether one is allowed at all, and placement for a home occupation are governed by your municipal zoning code or your township zoning resolution under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 519.
Ohio's cottage food law lets you make approved non-hazardous foods (baked goods, candies, jams, granola, popcorn) at home with no license, registration, inspection or revenue cap. You must label each product, including the state-mandated statement 'This product is home produced.' in 10-point type.
ORC 3715.023
the following statement in ten-point type: 'This product is home produced.'
In-home child care in Lucas County is regulated by Ohio, not the county. A type B family child care home caring for one to seven children (no more than three under age two) must be licensed by the Ohio Department of Children and Youth. Local zoning may add rules on
ORC 5104.01
"Type B family child care home" and "type B home" mean a permanent residence of the provider in which care is provided for one to seven children at one time and in which no more than three children are under two years of age at one time.
Lucas County issues no countywide home-occupation permit. If your city or township zoning code requires one, you apply to that municipal zoning department or township zoning inspector under authority granted by Ohio Revised Code Chapter 519.
ORC 519.02
the board of township trustees may regulate by resolution, in accordance with a comprehensive plan... and the uses of land for trade, industry, residence, recreation, or other purposes in the unincorporated territory of the township.
1 cities in Lucas County have their own home business rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
See every category we cover for Lucas County — parking, noise, fences, fires, animals, pools, and more.
Lucas County Ordinance Hub →