LEGAL NOTICE

Franklin Township

Mercer County, Ohio

The Franklin Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider the application for a Variance Request on the 17th day of August, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Franklin Township House, 6805 St. Rt. 219, Celina. The application, submitted by Matt Evers, requests a Variance in the set-back requirements for the property located at 3793 St. Johns Rd., Celina, OH 45822. Section 1127:17 of the Zoning Code requires a 20' set-back in the side yard. The applicant is requesting a Variance of 6' in the side yard set-back for the construction of a building on the property.

Gary Schwieterman

Franklin Township Zoning Inspector

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NOTICE OFPUBLIC HEARING

BUTLER TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD

OF APPEALS

O.R.C. 519.14

A public hearing will be held before the Butler Township Board of Zoning Appeals on August 10, 2026, at 7:30 P.M. at the Butler Township House, 306 West Main Street, Coldwater, OH, for the purpose of hearing the following:

An application by Amy Welling dba The Blessed Homemaker, retail clean goods for a conditional use to allow retail sales at 3442 Township Line Road, Coldwater, OH.

Board of Zoning Appeals 

of Butler Township,

Mercer County, Ohio

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE AND PUBLIC MEETING

Notice is hereby given that an application for a variance has been submitted by Jay and Lori Knapschaefer, to the Village of Coldwater Board of Appeals for the property located at 111 South Eighth Street, Coldwater OH.

Applicant requests a Variance as per Section IV - Use Regulations of Zoning Ordinance No. 1761 for the Village of Coldwater for the said property. The owner is proposing a 40' x 26' garage addition to the north side of the home. The proposed addition will encroach on the front yard setback which will require a Variance by the Board of Zoning Appeals.

The Board of Planning and Zoning Appeals may not act upon this request prior to notification of adjacent property owners. Any such property owner may submit written objections to the office of the Village Manager at 610 West Sycamore Street, Coldwater, OH 45828. Written objections must be received prior to the Board of Appeals Meeting at 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday August 5, 2026. Any person may attend this public meeting and speak for or against this application.

Ref: A9-2026

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE AND PUBLIC MEETING

Notice is hereby given that an application for a variance has been submitted by Keith and Melissa Gruss, to the Village of Coldwater Board of Appeals for the property located at 306 North Elm St., Coldwater OH.

Applicant requests a Variance as per Section IV - Use Regulations of Zoning Ordinance No. 1761 for the Village of Coldwater for the said property. The owner is proposing a 9' × 37' front porch addition to the east side of the home. The proposed addition will encroach on the front yard setback which will require a Variance by the Board of Zoning Appeals.

The Board of Planning and Zoning Appeals may not act upon this request prior to notification of adjacent property owners. Any such property owner may submit written objections to the office of the Village Manager at 610 West Sycamore Street, Coldwater, OH 45828. Written objections must be received prior to the Board of Appeals Meeting at 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday August 5, 2026. Any person may attend this public meeting and speak for or against this application.

Ref: A10-2026

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LEGAL NOTICE

Franklin Township

Mercer County, Ohio

The Franklin Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider the application for a Variance Request on the 3rd day of August, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Franklin Township House, 6805 St. Rt. 219, Celina, OH. The application, submitted by Zuma Machine LLC, requests a Variance in the set-back requirements for the property located at 6187 Franklin St., Celina, OH 45822.

Section 1127:59 of the Zoning Code requires a Minimum of 40' for the rear yard set-back. The applicant is requesting a Variance of 20' in the rear yard set-back for construction of a building on the property.

Gary Schwieterman

Franklin Township Zoning Inspector

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PUBLIC HEARING

Jefferson Township Zoning Code and Maps

(unicorporated sections of Jefferson Township)

Public comment will be taken on the proposed zoning code and maps for the unincorporated sections of Jefferson Township on July 30, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Mercer County Courthouse Auditorium, 101 N. Main Street, Celina, OH 45822.

The proposed zoning code and maps may be viewed at:

https://jeffersontwp.mercercountyoh.org

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LEGAL NOTICE

Franklin Township

Mercer County, Ohio

The Franklin Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider the application for a Variance Request on the 20th day of July, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Franklin Township House, 6805 St. Rt. 219, Celina. The application, submitted by Jason Kremer, requests a Variance in the set-back requirements for the property located at 7982 County Rd. 219A, Celina, OH 45822.

Section 1127:17 of the Zoning Code requires a Minimum front yard set-back of 75', a rear yard set-back of 60', and a side yard set-back of 50'. The applicant is requesting a Variance of 45' in the rear yard set-back and a Variance of 35' in the side yard set-back for the construction a 80'x100' tool shed for farm equipment storage and the placement of two 48' grain bins for grain storage.

Gary Schwieterman

Franklin Township Zoning Inspector

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LEGAL NOTICE

Franklin Township

Mercer County, Ohio

The Franklin Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider the application for a Variance Request on the 20th day of July, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Franklin Township House, 6805 St. Rt. 219, Celina. The application, submitted by Robert Ranly, requests a Variance in the set-back requirements for the property located at 5364 Stillwater Lane, Celina, OH 45822.

Section 1127:38 of the Zoning Code requires a 5' set-back in the side yard. The applicant is requesting a Variance of 1' in the set-back for the construction of a storage shed on the property.

Gary Schwieterman

Franklin Township Zoning Inspector

154-C

PUBLIC HEARING

Jefferson Township Zoning Code and Maps

(unicorporated sections of Jefferson Township)

Public comment will be taken on the proposed zoning code and maps for the unincorporated sections of Jefferson Township on July 30, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Mercer County Courthouse Auditorium, 101 N. Main Street, Celina, OH 45822.

The proposed zoning code and maps may be viewed at:

https://jeffersontwp.mercercountyoh.org

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Notice of Public Hearing

Zoning Board of Appeals Village of Fort Recovery, Ohio

The Zoning Board of Appeals for the Village of Fort Recovery will hold a public hearing on an application for a Variance on July 16, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. located at Fort Recovery Village Hall, 201 S. Main St., Fort Recovery, OH 45846. This application submitted by Cory Dues requests that a variance be granted to allow construction of an accessory structure to be 60% of the floor area of the principal structure on the property located at 314 Harrison Street, Fort Recovery, OH.

Aaron Rengers,

Village Administrator

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