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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Middlebranch, OH

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

Short-term rentals are allowed only as conditionally permitted uses in Plain Township’s B-2 (General Business), I-1 (Light Industrial) and I-2 (General Industrial) districts and require meeting safety, spacing and sizing limits (maximum of 3 bedrooms per unit; at least 500 feet from any other short-term rental). Occupancy is limited to two occupants per bedroom (excluding children under 12) or a total maximum of ten persons; owners must designate a 24/7 local contact within 60 minutes travel time, maintain smoke/carbon-monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers, provide on-site off-street parking, and the township caps permits at 50 per calendar year.

How to Obtain a Permit

1) Submit a fully completed short-term rental permit application and supplemental documents (site plan, parking plan, contact info, bedroom count, sleeping capacity, etc.) to Plain Township Zoning; 2) Obtain Conditional Use Permit approval from the Board of Zoning Appeals (an inspection will be required verifying bedrooms, building permits, smoke/CO detectors, and fire extinguisher service tag); 3) Upon approval receive a short-term rental permit valid through Dec 31 of that year (must display the permit number in ads and inside the unit) and renew annually.

Official Resources

Official Middlebranch STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Middlebranch, OH?
Short-term rentals are allowed only as conditionally permitted uses in Plain Township’s B-2 (General Business), I-1 (Light Industrial) and I-2 (General Industrial) districts and require meeting safety, spacing and sizing limits (maximum of 3 bedrooms per unit; at least 500 feet from any other short-term rental). Occupancy is limited to two occupants per bedroom (excluding children under 12) or a total maximum of ten persons; owners must designate a 24/7 local contact within 60 minutes travel time, maintain smoke/carbon-monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers, provide on-site off-street parking, and the township caps permits at 50 per calendar year.
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Middlebranch?
Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Middlebranch. 1) Submit a fully completed short-term rental permit application and supplemental documents (site plan, parking plan, contact info, bedroom count, sleeping capacity, etc.) to Plain Township Zoning; 2) Obtain Conditional Use Permit approval from the Board of Zoning Appeals (an inspection will be required verifying bedrooms, building permits, smoke/CO detectors, and fire extinguisher service tag); 3) Upon approval receive a short-term rental permit valid through Dec 31 of that year (must display the permit number in ads and inside the unit) and renew annually.
How do I get a short-term rental permit in Middlebranch?
1) Submit a fully completed short-term rental permit application and supplemental documents (site plan, parking plan, contact info, bedroom count, sleeping capacity, etc.) to Plain Township Zoning; 2) Obtain Conditional Use Permit approval from the Board of Zoning Appeals (an inspection will be required verifying bedrooms, building permits, smoke/CO detectors, and fire extinguisher service tag); 3) Upon approval receive a short-term rental permit valid through Dec 31 of that year (must display the permit number in ads and inside the unit) and renew annually.

Disclaimer

This information is for general reference only and may not reflect the most current regulations. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify requirements with official local government sources before operating a short-term rental.

Last verified: March 2026 · Suggest a correction