Spring Cleanup for Residents
Rootstown Township will host a Spring Cleanup event for residents only on May 16 from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event will take place at 4356 New Milford Road, at the Township lot located next to the railroad tracks.
Please note that only tires and appliances will be accepted; general trash will not be permitted. This service will be provided at no cost.
Public Hearing - Township Trustees
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, April 28th, 2026 at 5:40 PM. Any person interested will be afforded the opportunity to be heard on the following:
- Zoning Amendment 2026-001
- Section 430.04 D – Placement of Screening
- Zoning Amendment 2026-002
- Section 470.08 A – Minimum Distances for New Construction
- Zoning Amendment 2026-003
- Section 430.02 – Landscaping Along the Street Frontage
- Zoning Amendment 2026-004
- Section 410.08 – Parking Spaces for Persons with Disabilities
The proposed zoning amendments can be read in full here. Additional information is available for public examination at the Rootstown Twp. Zoning Office.
Jordan Michael
Zoning Assistant
Zoning Board of Appeals
The regular meeting of the ROOTSTOWN ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:30 P.M. will be held at Rootstown Town Hall, 3988 State Route 44, Rootstown OH.
On the agenda:
1. An application for a variance from Sections 450.02 B, 310.05 A4 & 310.05 D1 for an addition to a nonconforming house, on property located at 2915 Tallmadge Road in an R-1 District, submitted by:
Gregory A. Ebie
84 Tallmadge Road
Kent, OH 44240
Those interested may submit comments by email to zoning@rootstowntwp.com, or to the dropbox at the Rootstown Zoning Office, or via mail to Rootstown Zoning Board of Appeals, 4152 Tallmadge Rd., Rootstown OH 44272.
Jordan Michael, Zoning Board of Appeals Secretary
By Order of the ROOTSTOWN ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Property Tax Elimination
Citizens for Property Tax Reform is a citizen’s initiative for the 2026 ballot to amend the state constitution to eliminate real property taxes in Ohio. This is a reaction to the Ohio General Assembly’s lack of serious reform since a 1997 DeRolph v. State court ruling that the state’s method of funding public schools was unconstitutional. This is not one party vs another party, they have both kicked this can down the road.
The General Assembly has done little since 1997 and now that a ballot initiative is pending, they are playing catch-up. Recently a couple of laws have been passed to provide $2.4 billion in tax relief over three years by limiting increases to inflation. About a 10% cut.
Openings for Zoning Board of Appeals & Park Commission
Openings are available on two township boards:
The Zoning Board of Appeals has an opening for an alternate member position. The Zoning Board of Appeals is a quasi-judicial board that reviews applications for variances and Conditional Use Permits. Alternates serve one-year terms which may be renewed each year.
The Park Commission has openings for three alternates. The Park Commission serves as an advisory board, appointed by the Township Trustees to provide recommendations for the community park. 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 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM (for Zoning Board of Appeals) or the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6 PM (for Park Commission). If you are interested, please send a letter of interest to zoning@rootstowntwp.com.
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.
Welcome to Rootstown Township's Web Site
Rootstown Township was founded in 1802 and is located in Portage County. Rootstown provides a mixture of living environments, shopping and restaurants while still maintaining its small town character. It is also home to the Northeast Ohio Medical University. With easy access off I76, it is a desirable place for its residents to live and work.
We hope you visit our website often to keep informed of activities and notices listed above that affect the residents of Rootstown. We always welcome your comments and suggestions to make this website useful and informative to all the residents of Rootstown.
