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 22nd day of June, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Franklin Township House, 6805 St. Rt. 219, Celina. The application, submitted by Doug Ballard, requests a Variance in the set-back requirements for the property located at 5628 Island View Drive, Celina, OH 45822. Section 1127:39 of the Zoning Code requires a set-back of 25'. The applicant is requesting a Variance of 5' 6" in the set-back from the water's edge for the construction of a deck and a Variance of 6' to 13' in the front yard set-back on the angle for the construction of an addition to a garage on the property.

Gary Schwieterman

Franklin Township Zoning Inspector

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Hopewell Township Zoning Commission

O.R.C. 519.12, et seq.

A public hearing will be held before the Hopewell Township Zoning Commission on July 23, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. at the Hopewell Township House, 9708 Canary Rd., Celina, OH, for the general business of the board and also for the purpose of hearing the following: 

A request from the Township Trustees to consider zoning changes to include regulations for Data Centers in the Hopewell Township Zoning Code. 

Herb Muhlenkamp,

Fiscal Officer of Hopewell Township 

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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 June 17, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. located at: Fort Recovery Village Hall, 201 S. Main St., Fort Recovery, OH 45846. This application submitted by Miracle Bowling LLC requests that a variance be granted to allow construction within the front yard setback on the property located at 1848 Union City Rd., Fort Recovery, OH.

Aaron Rengers,

Village Administrator

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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 Conditional Use Request on the 8th day of June, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Franklin Township House, 6805 St. Rt. 219, Celina. The application, submitted by Dillon Pottkotter, requests a Conditional Use for the property located at 5322 Windy Point Rd., Celina, OH 45822.

Section 1127:35 of the Zoning Code states that an Accessory Building cannot be built on the property without a Primary Residence. Due to the size of the lot a Residence cannot be built. The applicant is rquesting a Conditional Use Permit for the property for the construction of a storage building.

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 8th day of June, at 6:30 p.m. at the Franklin Township House, 6805 St. Rt. 219, Celina. The application, submitted by Charles Schwieterman, requests a Variance in the set-back requirements for the property located at 7650 Guadalupe Rd., Celina, OH 45822.

Section 1127:17 B & C of the Zoning Code requires a Minimum side yard set-back of the 50'. The applicant is requesting a Variance of 30' in the side yard set-back for the construction of an addition to a barn on the property

Gary Schwieterman

Franklin Township Zoning Inspector

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

MERCER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

O.R.C. 303.14

A public hearing will be held before the Mercer County Board of Zoning Appeals on May 26, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. at the Jefferson Township House, 7171 Havemann Road, Celina, OH, for general business and for the purpose of hearing the following: 

An application by John Rausch on behalf of Eric Ireland and Theresa Heitbrink, the owners of the property located at 1209 Harbor Point Drive, Celina, OH 45822, for a variance for setback adjustments  to allow an addition on the east side of the house and a garage on the south side of the home.

An application by Jeremy Walter of 133 Lakeland Drive, Celina, OH, for a variance to adjust setbacks to allow for a shed (an accessory building) on his property.  

An application by Tony and Kelly Byer for setback adjustments to allow for a 40x50 at their residence at 216 Foch Street, Celina, OH 45822.

Board of Zoning Appeals of Mercer County

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING

Celina Board of Zoning Appeals

MAY 28, 2026

The Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Celina will hold a public meeting on Thursday, May 28, 2026,in the Celina Administration Building, 225 N. Main Street (second floor In the City Council Chambers).The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. to consider the following request(s):

First Item on the agenda is a request from DAC Investments for a new construction of a duplex that does not meet setback requirements in the rear of the property of 230 W. Warren St. Zoning is R-O.

Additional information may be obtained from the City Engineering Department, 711 Hierholzer Street, Celina, and phone 419-586-1144. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE URGED TO ATTEND. Landowner or his signed designee must attend this meeting.

Garrett Lutz, Secretary

Board of Zoning Appeals

Clty of Cellna

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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 David and Pam Lange, to the Village of Coldwater Board of Appeals for the property located at 206 Hillcrest Drive, 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 an 18' x 29' addition to their home which will include a covered patio. The proposed addition will encroach on the rear 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 May 27, 2026. Any person may attend this public meeting and speak for or against this application.

Ref: A 7-2026

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LEGAL NOTIC

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 18th day of May, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Franklin Township House, 6805 St. Rt. 219, Celina. The application, submitted by Mark Gottschall, requests a Variance in the set-back requirements for the property located at 5332 Lake Drive, Celina OH 45822.

Section 1127:39 of the Zoning Code requires a Minimum of 25' for the front year set-back. The applicant is requesting a Variance of 17' in the front yard set-back for the construction of a garage on the property.

Gary Schwieterman

Franklin Township Zoning Inspector

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