State Route 44 Corridor Study
🚗 Your voice matters in shaping the future of State Route 44! 🗣️
The Rootstown/Ravenna JEDD is studying improvements to make our community's roads better and safer. We need YOUR input!2 easy ways to participate:
1️⃣ Take our quick online survey here.
2️⃣ Join our Community Workshop on Sept 30 at Rootstown Middle School from 6 – 8 PM
Every opinion counts in building a better Rootstown and Ravenna. Let's work together to improve our local infrastructure! For more information, please read the project flyer here.
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 September 17th, 2024 at 7:00 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 230.09 – 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 34208The proposed zoning amendments can be read in full here.
Jordan Michael, Zoning Commission Secretary
By Order of the ROOTSTOWN TWP. ZONING COMMISSION
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, September 24th, 2024 at 5:40 PM. Any person interested will be afforded the opportunity to be heard on the following:
Zoning Amendment 2024-003
• Section 340.09 J – Fences and Walls, Lake Districts• Section 350.09 B – Fences and Walls, Commercial Districts
• Section 370.08 C – Fences and Walls, Industrial Districts
• Section 230.09 – Fences On Property Lines
Zoning Amendment 2024-004
• Section 310.03 D – Schedule of Permitted Uses, Residential Districts• Section 340.03 D – Schedule of Permitted Uses, Lake Districts
• Section 480.15 – Purpose, Solar Energy Systems
The proposed zoning amendments can be viewed here. More information is available for public examination at the Rootstown Twp. Zoning Office.
Jordan MichaelZoning 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.
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.
