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

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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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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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PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING

Celina Board of Zoning Appeals

JULY 16, 2026

The Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Celina will hold a public meeting on Thursday, July 16, 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):

For review is a request by Cole Stephens of Celina, Ohio. He wants to build a single-family dwelling unit on Bayview Drive (lot #27-044500). He is asking for a 5-foot setback in the rear of the property. Zoning is R-3.

Additional information may be obtained from the City Engineering Department, 308 Portland Street, Celina, and phone 419-586-1144. ALL INTERESTED PERSON ARE URGED TO ATTEND. Landower of his signed designee must attend this meeting.

Vince Barnhart, Secretary

Board of Zoning Appeals

City of Celina

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Council of the City of Celina, Ohio will hold a public hearing at a council meeting on Monday, July 27, 2026, to review a proposed Ordinance that would amend the Zoning District Map portion of Ordinance 26-99-O (Zoning Ordinance).

Ordinance 22-26-O proposes to change B-1 General Business District to R-2 Medium Density District located at 110 N. Cherry St. (Tax Map #27-086500.0000)

The hearing will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers located on the second floor of the Administration Building, 225 N. Main Street. The purpose is to hear comments on the proposed zoning change.

The proposed Ordinance is on file and available for public review at the Administration Building, 225 N. Main Street (ph. 419-586-6464).

By: Kari Fox, Clerk

Celina City Council 

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Council of the City of Celina, Ohio will hold a public hearing at a council meeting on Monday, July 27, 2026, to review a proposed Ordinance that would amend the Zoning District Map portion of Ordinance 26-99-O (Zoning Ordinance).

Ordinance 23-26-O proposes to change M-2 Light Manufacturing District and B-3 Community/Shopping District to M-1 Manufacturing District located at 1800 Industrial Drive. (Tax Map #27-027100.0400)

The hearing will begin at 6:45 p.m. in the Council Chambers located on the second floor of the Administration Building, 225 N. Main Street. The purpose is to hear comments on the proposed zoning change.

The proposed Ordinance is on file and available for public review at the Administration Building, 225 N. Main Street (ph. 419-586-6464).

By: Kari Fox, Clerk

Celina City Council 

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Notice of Public Hearing

To Property Owners

Franklin Township

Mercer County, Ohio

This notice is to inform you that the Franklin Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider the application for a Variance Request on the 6th day of July, 2026, at 6:30 P.M. at the Franklin Township House, 6805 St. Rt. 219, Celina.

The application, submitted by The Reigelsperger Family Trust, seeks the approval of a Variance Request for the property located at 5041 Lake Vista Lane, Celina, OH.

Section 1127:46 of the Zoning Code requires a rear yard set-back of 20'. The applicant is seeking a Variance of 10' in the rear yard set-back for the construction of a store and lock building on the property.

Interested parties are encouraged to attend or may submit their concerns, in writing, to the Franklin Township Board of Zoning Appeals, 6805 St. Rt. 219, Celina, Ohio 45822.

Gary Schwieterman

Franklin Township Zoning Inspector

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