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Zoning Board of Appeals

The regular meeting of the ROOTSTOWN ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 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 310.05 D & 450.02 B for a front porch on a non-conforming house with a front yard setback of 43 feet, less than the minimum 70 feet, on property located at 4864 Campbellsport Road in an R-1 District, submitted by:

Dawn Lynn McMurdo
4864 Campbellsport Road
Ravenna, OH 44266

Those interested may submit comments by email to rootstownzoning@sbcglobal.net, 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


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
Zoning Amendment 2025-003
  • Section 370.03 C – Schedule of Permitted Uses, Industrial Districts
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


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.

 

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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.

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