Zoning Commission
The Rootstown Township Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing at the Rootstown Town Hall, 3988 St. Rt. 44, Rootstown OH on Tuesday May 20th, 2025 at 7:00 PM. Any person interested will be afforded the opportunity to be heard on the following:
Zoning Amendment 2025-002
- Section 310.09 A – Principal Building Projections in Required Yards, Residential Districts
- Section 340.09 A – Principal Building Projections in Required Yards, Lake Districts
The proposed zoning amendment can be read in full here. After the conclusion of the hearing, the matter will be submitted to the Board of Township Trustees for its action.
Jordan Michael, Zoning Commission Secretary
By Order of the ROOTSTOWN TWP. ZONING COMMISSION
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, May 27th, 2025 at 5:40 PM. Any person interested will be afforded the opportunity to be heard on the following:
Zoning Amendment 2025-001
- Section 680.03 – Construction and Use to Comply with Approved Plans, Permits and Certificates
- Section 680.04 C – Actions to Bring About Compliance with Zoning Regulations
- Section 680.06 – Civil Fine
- Section 370.03 C – Schedule of Permitted Uses, Industrial Districts
Jordan Michael, Zoning Assistant
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.
Annual Financial Report
The Rootstown Township Financial Report for the fiscal year ending 2024 has been filed with the Auditor of State. A copy of the report is available for review in the office of the Fiscal Officer by appointment only.
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.
