Trick Or Treat

Trick or treat for Rootstown Township will be Sunday, October 27th from 3 to 5 PM. Please turn a porch light on during those times if your house is participating.

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Public Hearing

The Rootstown Township Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing for proposed zoning amendments at the Rootstown Town Hall, 3988 St. Rt. 44, Rootstown OH on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 at 5:40 PM. Any person interested will be afforded the opportunity to be heard on the following:

Zoning Amendment 2024-005

• Section 150.02 B – Definitions
• Section 350.03 C – Schedule of Permitted Uses, Commercial Districts
• Section 390.06 BB – Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
• Section 390.06 CC – Marijuana Dispensaries, Recreational

Zoning Amendment 2024-006

• Schedule 310.09 B – Minimum Yard Requirements for Accessory Uses, Residential Districts
• Section 310.09 D – Additional Regulations for Accessory Buildings, Residential Districts
• Schedule 340.09 B – Minimum Yard Requirements for Accessory Uses, Lake Districts
• Section 340.09 D – Additional Regulations for Accessory Buildings, Lake Districts

Zoning Amendment 2024-007

• Application to re-zone Parcel 32-017-00-00-011-000 (4775 Lynn Road) from Single-Family Residential (R-1) to General Commercial (C-2), submitted by Gregg Evans, 702 6th Ave. E, Unit 107, Bradenton, FL 34208

The proposed zoning amendments and recommendations are available for examination here.

Jordan Michael
Zoning Assistant

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JEDD Public Hearing

On Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 5:40 p.m., the Trustees of Rootstown Township, Portage County, Ohio, will hold a public hearing to consider amending the City of Ravenna-Rootstown Township Joint Economic Development District contract. The public hearing will be held at the Rootstown Town Hall, 3988 State Route 44, Rootstown, OH 44272. The public hearing allows for public comment and recommendations on the proposed contract amendments. The following documents are on file for public inspection: (1) a copy of the proposed amendments and the existing contract; (2) a proposed description of the new area to be included in the district, including a map in sufficient detail to denote the specific boundaries of the area; and (3) an income tax schedule. These documents may be reviewed here, and at the Rootstown Township Zoning Office, 4152 Tallmadge Road, Rootstown, OH, during office hours or by appointment.

The following links are available to view regarding the proposed amendments to the JEDD:

1. Existing Contract

2. Proposed Amendments to Contract

3. Amended Map of JEDD District Boundaries

4. Income Tax Schedule

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County Engineer Announces

Second Part of the 2024 Resurfacing Program

The Portage County Engineer, Larry Jenkins, recently presented a construction contract to the Board of County Commissioners for award. The contract is for the second part of the County’s 2024 Resurfacing Program. This contract includes 4 miles of county road resurfacing in portions of Atwater, Edinburg, Randolph and Rootstown Townships and more than 5.5 miles of additional pavement repairs in Brimfield, Ravenna and Rootstown Townships.

The initial contract was for resurfacing work on Industry Road, from Taylor to Tallmadge and Atwater Avenue from German Church to SR.183. The partial depth repairs will be completed on Peck Road from SR. 5 to SR. 88, Prospect Street from Pershing to Ravenna City Limits and Tallmadge Road from Tallmadge City Limits to SR. 43. The Commissioners awarded a construction contract for this work to Cardinal Asphalt Company, Inc of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio in the amount of $708,743. These roads are Level 1, 2 and 3 roads with sections of roads averaging more than 4,500 cars per day. Jenkins said Industry and Atwater will include treated berms along with the application of center and edge line striping. Peck, Prospect and Tallmadge will be milled and paved in selected areas of distress to extend the life of the pavement.

A pre-construction meeting was recently held, and the contractor indicated work will start at the beginning of October. The completion date for all the work is the end of October of 2024. The public can expect some delays while the contractor’s paving operations are going on. Jenkins said the County Engineer’s office was successful in obtaining a state grant from OPWC (Ohio Public Works Commission) to offset the cost of the improvements. The grant will pay up to $152,000 of the project cost. Jenkins said the remainder of the project cost will be paid for out of the County Engineer’s regular budget, which is mostly comprised of license plate fees and gas tax revenues. If you have any questions or concerns about this project, please contact Mike Collins, project manager, at the County Engineer’s office 330-296-6411.

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Openings for Park Commission

Rootstown Township has openings for one member and three alternates on the Park Commission. The Park Commission serves as an advisory board, appointed by the Township Trustees to provide recommendations for the community park. The member opening is for a partial term expiring Dec. 31, 2025. Alternates serve one-year terms which may be renewed each year.

These are volunteer positions and not paid employment. You must be a resident of Rootstown Township, and must be available to attend meetings on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6 PM. If you are interested, please send a letter of interest to rootstownzoning@sbcglobal.net.

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Portage County Health District Assistance

The Portage County Health District is offering financial assistance to low or moderate-income families for the repair or replacement of home sewage treatment systems. To learn more about how they can assist, call
330-296-9919 or visit www.portagehealth.net.