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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2024

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 23 on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 starting at 9:30 AM.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with

Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TO MEET THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2024

CASE #02-24 V

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The Athens Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hear an appeal at The Plains Community Park, 65 Connett Road, The Plains, OH 45780 on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 7:00 PM from Tim Zimmerman applicant/appellant for property located at 11 Connett Road, The Plains, Ohio. The appeal, subject to Athens Township Zoning Code §9.02 (4) and Ohio Revised Code §519.14 (B), requests variances from Subsection 6.04 (a) (5) (c) to permit an accessory structure over fifty (50) square feet partially in a side yard area and from Subsection 6.04 (a) (8) to permit construction/siting of a detached accessory structure/garage of nine hundred (900) square feet where three hundred sixty (360) square feet is the maximum permitted.

The list of available documents for public review are: 

Agenda

Original/initial application refusal

Required legal advertisement

Appellant Notice

Appellant Argument in Support

Parties of Interest Notice

Parties of Interest List

Parties of Interest Map

Site Plan

Each document can be seen by clicking on the specific item highlighted above or upon request to view original documents at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens OH 45701 or by emailing zoningathenstwp@gmail.com to request document forwarding/attachment to a response email

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BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TO MEET THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2024

CASE #01-24 V

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The Athens Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hear an appeal at The Plains Community Park, 65 Connett Road, The Plains, OH 45780 on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 7:00 PM from Hopewell Health Centers applicants/appellants for property located at 25 S. Clinton Street, The Plains, Ohio. The appeal, subject to Athens Township Zoning Code §9.02 (4) and Ohio Revised Code §519.14 (B), requests variances from Subsection 3.02 (e) (1), Landscape screening or fencing requirements and Subsection 3.02 (e) (4), Parking area shade tree requirements, by substitution of an alternative landscaping plan

The list of available documents for public review are: 

Agenda

Original/initial application refusal

Required legal advertisement

Appellant Notice

Appellant Argument in Support

Parties of Interest Notice

Parties of Interest List

Parties of Interest Map

Site Plan

Each document can be seen by clicking on the specific item highlighted above or upon request to view original documents at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens OH 45701 or by emailing zoningathenstwp@gmail.com to request document forwarding/attachment to a response email

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ATHENS COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2024

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The Athens County Regional Planning Commission will meet in regular session on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at the Ohio University Innovation Center, located at 340 West State, Athens, Ohio starting at 8:00 AM.

Here is the tentative agenda for June 13, 2024 and draft/unapproved minutes of the May 9, 2024 meeting

All meetings of the Athens County Regional Planning Commission are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2024

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 23 on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 starting at 9:30 AM.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with

Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING RESCHEDULED TO THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2024

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 23 on Thursday, June 6, 2024, rescheduled from Tuesday, June 4, 2024 starting at 9:30 AM.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with

Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2024

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 23 on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 starting at 9:30 AM.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with

Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP ZONING COMMISSION TO MEET MAY 21, 2024 

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The Athens Township Zoning Commission will meet in regular session on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00 pm at The Athens County Library, The Plains Branch, 14 S. Plains Road, The Plains, Ohio 45780.

All meetings of the Athens Township Zoning Commission are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2024

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 23 on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 starting at 9:30 AM.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with

Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2024

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The Athens County Regional Planning Commission will meet in regular session on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at the Athens County EMS Station 51, 21 Kenny Drive, Athens, Ohio starting at 8:00 AM.

Here is the tentative agenda for May 9, 2024 and draft/unapproved minutes of the April 11, 2024 meeting

All meetings of the Athens County Regional Planning Commission are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY LAND REUTILIZATION CORPORATION TO MEET WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2024 

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The Athens County Landbank will meet in regular session on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 11:00 am at the Athens County Records Retention Facility, 27 S. High Street, Glouster, OH 45732. 

CLICK HERE for the tentative agenda of the May 15, 2024 meeting

Attend the meeting in person or join the meeting via GOOGLE MEET at  https://meet.google.com/bbz-ywph-ygf

All meetings of the Athens County Landbank are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP ANNOUNCES ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY

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The Athens Township ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY will be held for Athens Township residents on Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 9 AM to 4 PM at 2 locations. Dumpsters will be provided at

The parking area on E. 2nd Street adjacent to the “old” Plains School on S. Plains Road; and

The parking lot of the Richland Area Volunteer Fire Department on Hooper Road

There will also be containers for recyclable materials

 Household Debris Only!!!

NO TIRES, POISONS, TOXIC SUBSTANCES, BATTERIES OR GARBAGE!!!

Residents only please!

For more information contact Ted Linscott at 707-5182 or Steve Pierson at 517-5467

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2024

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 23 on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 starting at 9:30 AM.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with

Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2024

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 23 on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 starting at 9:30 AM.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with

Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY LAND REUTILIZATION CORPORATION TO MEET WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2024 

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The Athens County Landbank will meet in regular session on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 11:00 am at the Athens County Records Retention Facility, 27 S. High Street, Glouster, OH 45732. 

Draft minutes of the March 20, 2024 meeting and the draft agenda for the April 17, 2024 meeting will be posted when available

Attend the meeting in person or join the meeting via GOOGLE MEET at  https://meet.google.com/bbz-ywph-ygf

All meetings of the Athens County Landbank are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 23 on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 starting at 9:30 AM.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with

Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS-HOCKING SOLID WASTE DISTRICT ANNOUNCES DISTRICT WIDE SPRING 2024 RECYCLING AND CLEAN-UP DAYS

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The Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District will hold recycling and clean-up days at the Athens County Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and at the Hocking County Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

CLICK HERE to see the list of items that may be accepted.

Old/used tires (off the rim) are ONLY 50 cents!!! 

Proceeds from scrap metal collection at the Athens County Fairgrounds event go to the Faith Build Coalition of  Habitat for Humanity of SEOhio

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP ZONING COMMISSION TO MEET APRIL 16, 2024 

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The Athens Township Zoning Commission will meet in regular session on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 6:00 pm at The Athens County Library, The Plains Branch, 14 S. Plains Road, The Plains, Ohio 45780.

All meetings of the Athens Township Zoning Commission are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP ANNOUNCES ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY

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The Athens Township ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY will be held for Athens Township residents on Saturday, May 11, 2023 from 9 AM to 4 PM at 2 locations. Dumpsters will be provided at

The parking area on E. 2nd Street adjacent to the “old” Plains School on S. Plains Road; and

The parking lot of the Richland Area Volunteer Fire Department on Hooper Road

There will also be containers for recyclable materials

 Household Debris Only!!!

NO TIRES, POISONS, TOXIC SUBSTANCES, BATTERIES OR GARBAGE!!!

Residents only please!

For more information contact Ted Linscott at 707-5182 or Steve Pierson at 517-5467

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP ACCEPTING BIDS FOR 2024 CHIP/FOG SEAL PROGRAM

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Sealed bids for the 2024 ATHENS TOWNSHIP CHIP/FOG SEAL PROGRAM will be received by the Athens Township Board of Trustees, Athens County, Ohio, at the Township Hall, 313 W. Union St, Athens, Ohio 45701 until 5:30 p.m on April 23, 2024 and at that time and place will be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids, accepted or rejected, will be considered valid until sixty (60) days after the opening date. All bid information and bid forms can be downloaded from the Township website at athenstwp.com under the Projects tab. Bids may be mailed but must be received by the 5:30 PM deadline. Bids may also be emailed to zoningathenstwp@gmail.com using the subject 2024 ATHENS TOWNSHIP CHIP/FOG SEAL BID

CLICK HERE for a complete project description and bid packet

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ATHENS COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2024

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The Athens County Regional Planning Commission will meet in regular session on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Athens County EMS Station 51, 21 Kenny Drive, Athens, Ohio starting at 8:00 AM.

Here is the tentative agenda for April 11, 2024 and draft/unapproved minutes of the March 14, 2024 meeting

All meetings of the Athens County Regional Planning Commission are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2024

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 23 on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 starting at 9:30 AM.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with

Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2024

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 23 on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 starting at 9:30 AM.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with

Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES ANNOUNCE 2024 CEMETERY CLEAN-UP FOR APRIL 8, 2024

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Athens Township will conduct the Spring 2024 clean-up of The Wolf Plains Cemetery, 236 Johnson Road and Union Hill Cemetery, 6936 SR 56 on Monday, April 8, 2024.

All disposable memorials, grave blankets, wreaths, plastic flowers etc. will be collected for disposal.

Anyone wishing to keep any memorial items is asked to please remove them by Sunday, April 7, 2024.

Questions or comments can be directed to

Trustees Ted Linscott, 740-707-5182 or Steve Pierson, 740-517-5467

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2024

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 23 on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 starting at 9:30 AM.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with

Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY LAND REUTILIZATION CORPORATION TO MEET WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2024 

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The Athens County Landbank will meet in regular session on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 11:00 am at the Athens County Records Retention Facility, 27 S. High Street, Glouster, OH 45732. 

CLICK HERE for draft minutes of the February 21, 2024 meeting

 CLICK HERE  for the draft agenda March 20, 2024 meeting

Attend the meeting in person or join the meeting via GOOGLE MEET at  https://meet.google.com/bbz-ywph-ygf

All meetings of the Athens County Landbank are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2024

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A RESCHEDULED (from Tuesday, March 12, 2024) regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 23 on Thursday, March 7, 2024 starting at 9:30 AM.

CLICK HERE for the agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2024

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The Athens County Regional Planning Commission will meet in regular session on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at the Athens County EMS Station 51, 21 Kenny Drive, Athens, Ohio starting at 8:00 AM.

Here is the tentative agenda for March 14 and draft minutes of the February 8, 2024 meeting

All meetings of the Athens County Regional Planning Commission are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2024

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A RESCHEDULED (from Tuesday, March 5, 2024) regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 23 on Thursday, March 7, 2024 starting at 9:30 AM.

Here is the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2024

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 23 on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 starting at 9:30 AM.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with

Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY LAND REUTILIZATION CORPORATION TO MEET WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2024 

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The Athens County Landbank will meet in regular session on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 11:00 am at the Athens County Records Retention Facility, 27 S. High Street, Glouster, OH 45732. 

CLICK HERE for draft minutes of the January 17, 2024 meeting

 CLICK HERE  for the draft agenda February 21, 2024 meeting

Attend the meeting in person or join the meeting via GOOGLE MEET at  https://meet.google.com/bbz-ywph-ygf

All meetings of the Athens County Landbank are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2024

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 23 on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 starting at 9:30 AM.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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 ATHENS TOWNSHIP ZONING COMMISSION AND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEMBERS NEEDED!!!

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In order to implement the voter approved, citizen initiated  Zoning Code for a portion of The Plains, the Athens Township Trustees recruited volunteers to serve on a Zoning Commission. The Commission has completed their initial task of recommending to the Athens Township Trustees a zoning code and map that have been approved by a vote of the citizens in a portion of Athens Township known as The Plains. The Trustees are now asking for volunteers to fill one full time and two alternate positions on the Commission. The Commission considers amendments to the effective text and/or map by requests of citizens, the Trustees, or their own initiative. The Commission meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the Athens County Public Library Plains Branch, 14 S. Plains Road. Anyone who resides in ANY part of Athens Township may be a Commission member.

In addition, there is need for 2 full members for the Board of Zoning Appeals. Board members must be a resident in the area included in the zoning district.

The Board hears appeals for variances, conditional uses, and when questions arise concerning the administrative application of the zoning code.

If you would like to be considered for a position on either the Commission or the Board, please email a statement of interest to zoningathenstwp@gmail.com or mail a letter of interest to the Athens Township Trustees, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio 45701

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IS ESSENTIAL AND VITAL FOR LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT!!!

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2024

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A RESCHEDULED (from Tuesday, February 13) regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 23 on Thursday, February 15, 2024 starting at 9:30 AM.

a tentative agenda will be posted soon

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2024

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The Athens County Regional Planning Commission will meet in regular session on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at the Athens County EMS Station 51, 21 Kenny Drive, Athens, Ohio starting at 8:00 AM.

Here is tentative agenda and draft minutes of the January 11, 2024

All meetings of the Athens County Regional Planning Commission are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2024

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 23 on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 starting at 9:30 AM.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2024

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 23 on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 starting at 9:30 AM.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY LAND REUTILIZATION CORPORATION TO MEET WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2024 

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The Athens County Landbank will meet in regular session on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 11:00 am at the Athens County Records Retention Facility, 27 S. High Street, Glouster, OH 45732. 

CLICK HERE for draft minutes of the December 13, 2023 meeting

 CLICK HERE  for the draft agenda January 17, 2024 meeting

Attend the meeting in person or join the meeting via GOOGLE MEET at  https://meet.google.com/bbz-ywph-ygf

All meetings of the Athens County Landbank are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2024

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 23 on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 starting at 9:30 AM.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

***************************************************************ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET IN SPECIAL SESSION ON MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 2024

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An annual organizational meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 23 on Monday, January 8, 2024 starting at 9:30 AM.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ANNOUNCES US 33 EXPANSION

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The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is proposing an improvement project along U.S. 33 between Oxley Road in Athens County and the State Route 681 interchange in Meigs County. The purpose of the project is to accommodate the growing transportation needs of the region and address safety concerns.

For more detail on public meetings and project details go to https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/OHDOT/bulletins/382ece1

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ATHENS COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2024

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The Athens County Regional Planning Commission will meet in regular session on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at the Athens County EMS Station 51, 21 Kenny Drive, Athens, Ohio starting at 8:00 AM.

When available the tentative agenda and draft minutes of the December 14, 2023 will be posted here

All meetings of the Athens County Regional Planning Commission are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2024

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 23 on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 starting at 9:30 AM.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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HOPEWELL HEALTH CENTER SUBMITS UPDATED SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

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Hopewell Health Centers, Inc. has recently submitted a revised site plan with enhanced landscaping features for the Hopewell Health Appalachian Family Life Center on S. Clinton Street, The Plains, OH.. Plans were originally reviewed about 2 years ago at public hearings of both the Athens Township Zoning Commission and the Athens Township Trustees related to a request to re-zone the property to allow for non-residential use. At a development cost of about $8MM-$11MM the 35,000 square feet structure will house services already being provided at several Hopewell locations around Athens, including child and adolescent behavioral health, early childhood and WIC.

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 ATHENS TOWNSHIP ZONING COMMISSION AND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEMBERS NEEDED!!!

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In order to implement the voter approved, citizen initiated  Zoning Code for a portion of The Plains, the Athens Township Trustees recruited volunteers to serve on a Zoning Commission. The Commission has completed their initial task of recommending to the Athens Township Trustees a zoning code and map that have been approved by a vote of the citizens in a portion of Athens Township known as The Plains. The Trustees are now asking for volunteers to fill one full time and two alternate positions on the Commission. The Commission considers amendments to the effective text and/or map by requests of citizens, the Trustees, or their own initiative. The Commission meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the Athens County Public Library Plains Branch, 14 S. Plains Road. Anyone who resides in ANY part of Athens Township may be a Commission member.

In addition, there is need for 2 full members and an alternate of the Board of Zoning Appeals. Board members must be a resident in the area included in the zoning district. The Board hears appeals for variances, conditional uses, and when questions arise concerning the administrative application of the zoning code.

If you would like to be considered for a position on either the Commission or the Board, please email a statement of interest to zoningathenstwp@gmail.com or mail a letter of interest to the Athens Township Trustees, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio 45701

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IS ESSENTIAL AND VITAL FOR LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT!!!

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2023

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 23 on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 starting at 9:30 AM.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2023

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 23 on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 starting at 9:30 AM.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2023

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The Athens County Regional Planning Commission will meet in regular session on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at the Athens County EMS Station 51, 21 Kenny Drive, Athens, Ohio starting at 8:00 AM.

CLICK HERE for the tentative agenda and HERE for the draft minutes of the November 9, 2023

All meetings of the Athens County Regional Planning Commission are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY LAND REUTILIZATION CORPORATION TO MEET WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2023 

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The Athens County Landbank will meet in regular session on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 11:00 am at the Athens County Records Retention Facility, 27 S. High Street, Glouster, OH 45732. 

CLICK HERE for draft minutes of the October 18, 2023 meeting

 CLICK HERE  for the draft agenda December 13, 2023 meeting

Attend the meeting in person or join the meeting via GOOGLE MEET at  https://meet.google.com/bbz-ywph-ygf

All meetings of the Athens County Landbank are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2023

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 23 on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 starting at 9:30 AM.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2023

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 23 on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 starting at 9:30 AM.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 23 on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 starting at 9:30 AM.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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 ATHENS TOWNSHIP ZONING COMMISSION AND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEMBERS NEEDED!!!

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In order to implement the voter approved, citizen initiated  Zoning Code for a portion of The Plains, the Athens Township Trustees recruited volunteers to serve on a Zoning Commission. The Commission has completed their initial task of recommending to the Athens Township Trustees a zoning code and map that have been approved by a vote of the citizens in a portion of Athens Township known as The Plains. The Trustees are now asking for volunteers to fill one full time and two alternate positions on the Commission. The Commission considers amendments to the effective text and/or map by requests of citizens, the Trustees, or their own initiative. The Commission meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the Athens County Public Library Plains Branch, 14 S. Plains Road. Anyone who resides in ANY part of Athens Township may be a Commission member.

In addition, there is need for 1 full member and of the Board of Zoning Appeals. Board members must be a resident in the area included in the zoning district. The Board hears appeals for variances, conditional uses, and when questions arise concerning the administrative application of the zoning code.

If you would like to be considered for a position on either the Commission or the Board, please email a statement of interest to zoningathenstwp@gmail.com or mail a letter of interest to the Athens Township Trustees, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio 45701

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IS ESSENTIAL AND VITAL FOR LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT!!!

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP ZONING COMMISSION TO MEET ON NOVEMBER 21, 2023 

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The Athens Township Zoning Commission will meet in regular session on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 6:00 pm at The Athens County Library, The Plains Branch, 14 S. Plains Road, The Plains, Ohio 45780.

All meetings of the Athens Township Zoning Commission are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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Preparing Older Adults for Disaster

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(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – In recognition of the fact that older adults are one of the fastest-growing groups in the nation, the Ohio Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has focused on preparing older adults for disaster as this year’s National Preparedness Month theme in September.
 “Older Ohioans are a key source of our state’s strength, drawing on lifetimes of experiences, successes, difficulties, and resilience,” said Sima Merick, Ohio Emergency Management Executive Director. “Join us this September during National Preparedness Month in helping to keep older Ohioans prepared for all types of disasters.”
To download Governor Mike DeWine’s National Preparedness Month Proclamation, click HERE.
The National Council on Aging reports that 80.8 million Americans will be 65-plus in 2040, more than twice as many as in 2000. Emergencies and disasters can occur with little notice and older adults who are low-income, live-in rural areas, or live alone may face greater risks of injury or death.
Consider the many types of emergencies and disasters and the impacts they pose. What can older Ohioans do to be prepared and keep out of harm’s way? One way to prepare is by making an emergency plan, including preparing an emergency kit in advance. When making a plan, consider the following:
All Ohioans are encouraged to review safety plans, practice family evacuation routes and know how to contact each other during emergencies.
“We want to inspire older Ohioans to do what they can ahead of time to be ready if emergencies strike,” said Ursel J. McElroy, Director of the Ohio Department of Aging (ODA). “Help yourselves now by having an emergency plan, preparing an emergency kit, and knowing how to get in touch with your loved ones.”
Follow along on Ohio EMA social media Facebook and Twitter accounts for more preparedness tips.To learn more about preparedness, visit the Ohio Emergency Management Agency and the Ohio Department of Aging on the web.

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2023

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 23 on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 starting at 9:30 AM.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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THE PLAINS COMMUNITY PARK RESERVATION CALENDAR

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The Athens Township Trustees have entered into agreement with The Plains Lions Club to take reservations for use of the interior of the main building at The Plains Community Park. Click here to view the current reservation calendar to see what days and times might be available. For an additional fee the large porch attached to the main building may also be reserved.

All other areas of the park are on a “first come – first served” basis and subject to the park rules and regulations as adopted by resolution of the Athens Township Trustees.

If you wish to make a reservation please contact The Plains Lions Club President Tami Dupler-Blake at (740) 591-8722 or oceanmakesmesmile@yahoo.com between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM.

Effective July 1, 2023, The Plains Lions Club has established the  building rental fee at $40 for 2 hours and an additional $10 per  hour after 2 hrs. So for example 3 hrs = $50, 4 hrs = $60, 5 hrs = $70, 6 hrs = $8, 7 hrs = $90, 8 hrs = $100. Add $30 to ensure Stage Pavilion reservation with building fee. 

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8TH ANNUAL ATHENS AREA STAND DOWN SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

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This free event provides items to homeless and near homeless veterans and community members to help get them through the winter months. The event is from 10 am to 2 pm at the Athens County Fairgrounds, 286 W Union St, Athens, OH 45701.
Veterans will be allowed in first from 10 am to noon. Then the general public and veterans will be let in from noon until 2 pm.

More info at https://www.athensareastanddown.org/

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2023

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 23 on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 starting at 9:30 AM.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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Athens County Public Libraries sponsor  “Free Fare Day” for Athens Public Transit and Athens on Demand

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Athens County Public Libraries is sponsoring a free fare day for Athens Public Transit and Athens on Demand on August 19, 2023.
Want to hop on the bus, but not sure how? Head on over to Athens Public Transit’s webpage (https://hapcap.org/transportation/athens-public-transit/) and scroll down to the Helpful Tools section. Here you can plan your trip or use the real-time bus tracker to see when the next bus is arriving.

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to experience public transportation in Athens County!

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 ATHENS TOWNSHIP ZONING COMMISSION AND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEMBERS NEEDED!!!

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In order to implement the voter approved, citizen initiated  Zoning Code for a portion of The Plains, the Athens Township Trustees recruited volunteers to serve on a Zoning Commission. The Commission has completed their initial task of recommending to the Athens Township Trustees a zoning code and map that have been approved by a vote of the citizens in a portion of Athens Township known as The Plains. The Trustees are now asking for volunteers to fill one full time and two alternate positions on the Commission. The Commission considers amendments to the effective text and/or map by requests of citizens, the Trustees, or their own initiative. The Commission meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the Athens County Public Library Plains Branch, 14 S. Plains Road. Anyone who resides in ANY part of Athens Township may be a Commission member.

In addition, there is need for 1 full member and of the Board of Zoning Appeals. Board members must be a resident in the area included in the zoning district. The Board hears appeals for variances, conditional uses, and when questions arise concerning the administrative application of the zoning code.

If you would like to be considered for a position on either the Commission or the Board, please email a statement of interest to zoningathenstwp@gmail.com or mail a letter of interest to the Athens Township Trustees, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio 45701

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IS ESSENTIAL AND VITAL FOR LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT!!!

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ATHENS COUNTY LAND REUTILIZATION CORPORATION CANCELS MEETING FOR WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2023 

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The Athens County Landbank has CANCELLED the regular meeting of August 23, 2023 and will meet again on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 11:00 AM at a time and place to be determined. 

Attend a meeting in person or join a meeting via GOOGLE MEET at  https://meet.google.com/bbz-ywph-ygf

All meetings of the Athens County Landbank are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2023 

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A regular meeting of the Athens Township Board of Trustees will be held at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 starting at 5:30 PM.

All meetings of the Athens Township Trustees are held in person and open to the public in accordance with

Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C)

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ATHENS COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION CANCELS MEETING FOR  THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 

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The Athens County Regional Planning Commission has cancelled the regular meeting of September 14, 2023 and will convene again on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at the Athens County EMS Station 51, 21 Kenny Drive, Athens, Ohio starting at 8:00 AM.

All meetings of the Athens County Regional Planning Commission are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2023

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 23 on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 starting at 9:30 AM.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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GRAND OPENING of the ***NEW*** APT Chauncey Bus Shelter on August 30th from 10 am to 12 pm

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The Grand Opening of the Chauncey Bus Shelter will be on August 30th from 10 am to 12 pm. There will be free fares all day (sponsored by Creating Healthy Communities). Visitors and riders will also have an opportunity to talk transit with Meredith Erlewine, Creating Healthy Communities Coordinator and Brian Hinkle, Athens County Mobility Coordinator. This is on the existing APT Route 6    

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ATHENS COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION TO MEET THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 2023 

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The Athens County Regional Planning Commission will meet at the Athens County EMS Station 51, 21 Kenny Drive, Athens, Ohio on Thursday, August 10, 2023 starting at 8:00 AM.

Click here for the draft minutes of the July 2023 meeting and

Click here for the draft agenda for the August 2023 meeting.

All meetings of the Athens County Regional Planning Commission are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2023 

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A regular meeting of the Athens Township Board of Trustees will be held at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 starting at 5:30 PM.

All meetings of the Athens Township Trustees are held in person and open to the public in accordance with

Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C)

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 23 on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 starting at 9:30 AM.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2023

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 23 on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 starting at 9:30 AM.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2023

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 23 on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 starting at 9:30 AM.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY FAIR AUGUST 4-12, 2023

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The 168th Athens County Fair will be held August 4-12, 2023.

Here is information provided by The Athens Messenger.

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP ROAD 58/HOOPER ROAD REOPENS

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Athens Township Road 58/Hooper Road is again open. The Athens County Engineer installed a box culvert replacing an old one lane bridge. Access is now restored to Valleyview Estates Subdivision, Pine Grove Heights Subdivision,  Richland Area Fire Department, Station 1 and residences on Hooper Road from the installation east to S. Blackburn Road.

This was a joint project with Athens Township and the Athens County Engineer with the cost of design and installation to the County and the purchase cost of the box to the Township using road levy and ARPA funds distributed to Ohio.

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET MONDAY, JULY 31, 2023 

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A RESCHEDULED meeting of the Athens Township Board of Trustees will be held at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio on Monday, July 31, 2023 starting at 5:30 PM.

All meetings of the Athens Township Trustees are held in person and open to the public in accordance with

Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C)

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2023

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A RESCHEDULED meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 23 on Tuesday, July 27, 2023 starting at 9:30 AM.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2023

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 23 on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 starting at 9:30 AM.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY LAND REUTILIZATION CORPORATION TO MEET WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2023 

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The Athens County Landbank will meet in regular session at the Athens County Commissioners conference room, 15 S. Court Street, 2nd Floor, Room 23, Athens, OH 45701, on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 starting at 11:00 AM. 

CLICK HERE for draft minutes of the June 14, 2023 meeting

 CLICK HERE  for the draft agenda for July 19, 2023 meeting

Attend the meeting in person or join the meeting via GOOGLE MEET at  https://meet.google.com/bbz-ywph-ygf

All meetings of the Athens County Landbank are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES CHANGE MEETING DATE

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A regular meeting date of the Athens Township Board of Trustees for July 25th has been moved to July 31st. Meetings are held at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio starting at 5:30 PM.

All meetings of the Athens Township Board of Trustees are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, JULY 11, 2023

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 23 on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 starting at 9:30 AM.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFFER SURPLUS EQUIPMENT FOR SALE TO THE PUBLIC

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The Athens Township Board of Trustees is offering for sale to the public a 2003 Ford F-150 4WD pickup truck, part of the fleet of vehicles of The Plains Volunteer Fire Department. The reserve bid price is one thousand dollars ($1,000.00)

The mileage is 134,820 and the vehicle has recently been serviced, including a new battery because of a known problem maintaining a charge. All emergency lights, sirens and other fire appurtenances will be removed. After sale buyer must remove all body applications identifying the name or any representation of The Plains Volunteer Fire Department. The vehicle is offered in an “as is” condition and the Athens Township Board of Trustees nor The Plains Volunteer Fire Department assume any liability for any accident, injury, illness, disease, or death or loss or damage of personal property of any individual or group associated, employed, or in conjunction with post sale use of the vehicle.

The vehicle may be viewed at The Plains Volunteer Fire Department, 29 Connett Road, The Plains, OH, on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM or by arrangement/contact after 5:00 PM with Fire Chief Dave Williams at (740) 707-1101.

Bids will be opened at a meeting of the Trustees on July 31, 2023 at 313 W. Union Street, Athens OH starting at 5:30 PM. Bids should be mailed to the Athens Township Board of Trustees, 313 W. Union Street, Athens OH 45701 before that date and time or may be hand delivered prior to the start of the meeting.

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ATHENS COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION TO MEET JULY 13, 2023 

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The Athens County Regional Planning Commission will meet at the Athens County EMS Station 51, 21 Kenny Drive, Athens, Ohio on Thursday, July 13, 2023 starting at 8:00 AM.

Click here for the draft minutes of the June 2023 meeting and

click here for the draft agenda for the July 2023 meeting.

All meetings of the Athens County Regional Planning Commission are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET TUESDAY, JULY 11, 2023 

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A regular meeting of the Athens Township Board of Trustees will be held at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 starting at 5:30 PM.

All meetings of the Athens Township Trustees are held in person and open to the public in accordance with

Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C)

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2023

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A regular but rescheduled meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 23 on Thursday, July 6, 2023 starting at 9:30 AM.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2023 

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A regular meeting of the Athens Township Board of Trustees will be held at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 starting at 5:30 PM.

All meetings of the Athens Township Trustees are held in person and open to the public in accordance with

Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C)

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2023

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 23 on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 starting at 9:30 AM.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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Athens County 911 center

ATHENS COUNTY TO CONSTRUCT NEW EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER FACILITY

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The new ACEMA facility will be at 75 Connett Road, The Plains, across from The Plains Intermediate School. It will house both Athens County 911, EMA, a joint 911/EMA training facility and administration offices for both agencies.

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CHANGE MEETING DATES

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A regular meeting date of the Athens County Commissioners for July 5th has been moved to July 6th and the July 25th meeting date changed to July 27th.

The Commissioners meet at 15 S. Court Street, Room 23 starting at 9:30 AM.

Meetings are also available via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2023

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 23 on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 starting at 9:30 AM.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP AND THE PLAINS LIONS CLUB ENTER INTO AGREEMENT

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The Plains Community Park located on Connett Road, including all land, buildings and facilities, is owned by the citizens and residents of Athens Township. The Athens Township Trustees are charged by statute to preserve and maintain township assets, including recreational facilities. To that end an agreement has been reached between Athens Township and The Plains Lions Club to schedule use of the park main building, lacking a township park board/commission otherwise permitted by state statute. This arrangement minimizes expenses from the Township budget and creates a program for use of public assets at a more efficient level.

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2023

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 23 on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 starting at 9:30 AM.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY LAND REUTILIZATION CORPORATION TO MEET WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2023 

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The Athens County Landbank will meet in regular session at the Athens County Records Retention Facility, 27 S. High Street, Glouster, OH 4573 on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 11:00 AM. 

CLICK HERE for draft minutes of the May 17, 2023 meeting

 CLICK HERE  for the draft agenda for June 14, 2023 meeting

Attend the meeting in person or join the meeting via GOOGLE MEET at  https://meet.google.com/bbz-ywph-ygf

All meetings of the Athens County Landbank are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP ANNOUNCES ROAD CLOSURE BEGINNING JUNE 12, 2023

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Athens Township Road 58/Hooper Road will be closed beginning Monday, June 12, 2023 so the Athens County Engineer can begin a box culvert installation/bridge replacement. The closure will last for approximately 30 days at the existing bridge between 9175 and 9179 Hooper Road. The closure is approximately 35 feet north of the Echo Lane intersection with Hooper Road and will effect all residents south of the bridge, including residents of Valleyview Estates Subdivision, Pine Grove Heights Subdivision and the Richland Area Fire Department, Station 1.

This is a joint project with Athens Township and the Athens County Engineer with the cost of design and installation to the County and the purchase cost of the box to the Township using road levy and ARPA funds distributed to Ohio townships.

During construction alternative access to the affected area will be from S. Blackburn Road.

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP ANNOUNCES ROAD CLOSURE, JUNE 6, 2023

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Athens Township Road #1254/Bittersweet Lane will be closed to traffic starting at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 to replace a spillway culvert. Residents of this “No Outlet” road are advised that during the estimated 4 hour project that access will be very limited or unavailable. Please plan accordingly.

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BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TO MEET THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023

CASE #03-23 SN

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The Athens Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hear an appeal at The Plains Community Park, 65 Connett Road, The Plains, Ohio, on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 7:00 PM from Connie Walker, applicant/appellant and Terry and Rachel Coey, property/land owners for property located at 25 Johnson Road, The Plains, Ohio. The appeal, subject to Athens Township Zoning Code §9.02 (4) and Ohio Revised Code §519.14 (B), requests substitution of a legal, non-conforming use (manufactured home with 10’ x 20’ open front porch/deck that is not located in a manufactured home park) for the same use with an 11’ x 22’ roof over the open porch/deck.

 NOTE: Existing manufactured homes not on a permanent perimeter foundation and not located in a manufactured home park are legal, non-conforming uses (i.e. “grandfathered”) until such time as they are changed in any way or are removed. 

The list of available documents for public review are: 

Agenda

Legal advertisement required

Appellant Notice

Parties of Interest Notice

Parties of Interest List

Parties of Interest Map

Site Plan

Each document can be seen by clicking on the specific item highlighted above or upon request at the Athens Township Hall or by emailing zoningathenstwp@gmail.com

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2023 

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A regular meeting of the Athens Township Board of Trustees will be held at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 5:30 PM.

All meetings of the Athens Township Trustees are held in person and open to the public in accordance with

Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C)

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ZONING 101

ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, GARAGES, SHEDS

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The Athens Township Zoning Code was approved by the majority of voters in the proposed area to be zoned at the general election of November 3, 2020 and certified by the Athens County Board of Elections on November 15, 2020. The original code was amended on February 20, 2022 upon recommendation to the Trustees by the Athens Township Zoning Commission. A portion of  the amended/effective code identifies how many detached accessory structures are permitted on a lot and where they can be located.  

Click here to see the code section on accessory buildings and click here to see an application. 

Email zoningathenstwp@gmail.com with any questions

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ATHENS COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION TO MEET JUNE 8, 2023 

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The Athens County Regional Planning Commission will meet at the Athens County EMS Station 51, 21 Kenny Drive, Athens, Ohio on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 8:00 AM.

Click here for the draft minutes of the May 2023 meeting and here for the draft agenda for the June 2023 meeting

All meetings of the Athens County Regional Planning Commission are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2023

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners is scheduled for Tuesday, June 6, 2023, to be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 234 starting at 9:30 AM

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2023

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners is scheduled for Tuesday, May 30, 2023, to be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 234 starting at 9:30 AM

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP ACCEPTING BIDS FOR 2023 CHIP/FOG SEAL PROGRAM

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Sealed bids for the 2023 ATHENS TOWNSHIP CHIP/FOG SEAL PROGRAM will be received by the Athens Township Board of Trustees, Athens County, Ohio, at the Township Hall, 313 W. Union St, Athens, Ohio 45701 until 5:30 p.m. on June 13, 2023 and at that time and place will be opened and publicly read aloud.

CLICK HERE for a complete project description and bid packet

All bids, accepted or rejected, will be considered valid until sixty (60) days after the opening date. Bids may be mailed but must be received by the 5:30 pm deadline.

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ZONING 101

TRASH CANS AND TRASH COLLECTION

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The Athens Township Zoning Code was approved by the majority of voters in the proposed area to be zoned at the general election of November 3, 2020 and certified by the Athens County Board of Elections on November 15, 2020. The original code was amended on February 20, 2022 upon recommendation to the Trustees by the Athens Township Zoning Commission. A portion of  the amended/effective code identifies when trash cans can be set at curbside for pick-up and when the cans/containers need to be brought back from the street edge to the edge of the building on the premises.

Click here to see the entire section about trash and note specifically #5 and #6 that say cans can go out at 6:00 PM the night before pick-up and removed from the edge of the street by 6:00 PM the day of pick-up. Of course there are often extenuating circumstances but in general the section is intended to prohibit continual placement of trash cans at the edge of the road or street.

Email zoningathenstwp@gmail.com with any questions

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ZONING 101

FENCES

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The Athens Township Zoning Code was approved by the majority of voters in the proposed area to be zoned at the general election of November 3, 2020 and certified by the Athens County Board of Elections on November 15, 2020. The original code was amended on February 20, 2022 upon recommendation to the Trustees by the Athens Township Zoning Commission. A portion of  the amended/effective code identifies when trash cans can be set at curbside for pick-up and when the cans/containers need to be brought back from the street edge to the edge of the building on the premises.

Click here to see the entire section about fences and specific requirements. Basically fences are permitted on a parcel or premises no more than four (4) feet tall and of an open type construction between the front property line and the front of the structure on the lot AND up to six (6) feet tall and solid from the front of the building to the rear property line.

An application and approved zoning certificate are required to construct a new fence or to replace or extensively repair an existing fence. Click here to see a printable application.

Email zoningathenstwp@gmail.com with any questions

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ZONING 101

SWIMMING POOLS

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The Athens Township Zoning Code was approved by the majority of voters in the proposed area to be zoned at the general election of November 3, 2020 and certified by the Athens County Board of Elections on November 15, 2020. The original code was amended on February 20, 2022 upon recommendation to the Trustees by the Athens Township Zoning Commission. A portion of  the amended/effective code identifies how existing swimming pools are to be maintained and for new installations here is a link to the regulations,  fencing permit application (if required), and swimming pool installation permit application.

Email zoningathenstwp@gmail.com with any questions

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2023

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners is scheduled for Tuesday, May 23, 2023, to be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 234 starting at 9:30 AM

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP POSTPONES ROAD CLOSURE FOR MAY 16, 2023

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Athens Township Road #1254/Bittersweet Lane will NOT be closed to traffic on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 to replace a spillway culvert because of impending inclement weather conditions. The closure will be rescheduled for a later date to be determined.

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2023

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners is scheduled for Tuesday, May 16, 2023, to be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 234 starting at 9:30 AM

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2023 

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A regular meeting of the Athens Township Board of Trustees will be held at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio.

All meetings of the Athens Township Trustees are held in person and open to the public in accordance with

Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C)

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ATHENS COUNTY LAND REUTILIZATION CORPORATION TO MEET WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2023 

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The Athens County Landbank will meet in regular session on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 11:00 am at the Athens County Records Retention Facility, 27 S. High Street, Glouster, OH 45732. 

CLICK HERE for draft minutes of the April 19, 2023 meeting

 CLICK HERE  for the draft agenda for May 17, 2023 meeting

Attend the meeting in person or join the meeting via GOOGLE MEET at  https://meet.google.com/bbz-ywph-ygf

All meetings of the Athens County Landbank are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP ANNOUNCES ROAD CLOSURE, MAY 16, 2023

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Athens Township Road #1254/Bittersweet Lane will be closed to traffic starting at 8:00 AM on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 to replace a spillway culvert. Residents of this “No Outlet” road are advised that during the estimated 3 hour project that access will be very limited or unavailable. Please plan accordingly.

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP ANNOUNCES ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY

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The Athens Township ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY will be held for Athens Township residents on Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 9 AM to 4 PM at 2 locations. Dumpsters will be provided at

  • The basketball court behind the “old” Plains School on S. Plains Road; and

  • The parking lot of the Richland Area Volunteer Fire Brigade on Hooper Road

There will also be containers for recyclable materials

 Household Debris Only!!!

NO TIRES, POISONS, TOXIC SUBSTANCES, BATTERIES OR GARBAGE!!!

Residents only please!

For more information contact Ted Linscott at 707-5182 or Steve Pierson at 517-5467

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ATHENS COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION TO MEET MAY 11, 2023 

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The Athens County Regional Planning Commission will meet at the Athens County EMS Station 51, 21 Kenny Drive, Athens, Ohio on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 8:00 AM.

Click here for the draft minutes of the April 2023 meeting and here for the draft agenda for the May 2023 meeting

All meetings of the Athens County Regional Planning Commission are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, MAY 9, 2023

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners is scheduled for Tuesday, May 9, 2023, to be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 234 starting at 9:30 AM

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET TUESDAY, MAY 9, 2023 

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A regular meeting of the Athens Township Board of Trustees will be held at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio.

All meetings of the Athens Township Trustees are held in person and open to the public in accordance with

Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C)

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2023

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners is scheduled for Tuesday, May 2, 2023, to be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 234 starting at 9:30 AM

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2023 

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A regular meeting of the Athens Township Board of Trustees will be held at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio.

All meetings of the Athens Township Trustees are held in person and open to the public in accordance with

Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C)

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The Athens County Landbank will meet in regular session on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 11:00 am at the Athens County Records Retention Facility, 27 S. High Street, Glouster, OH 45732. 

CLICK HERE for draft minutes of the March 15, 2023 meeting

 CLICK HERE  for the draft agenda for April 19, 2023 meeting

Attend the meeting in person or join the meeting via GOOGLE MEET at  https://meet.google.com/bbz-ywph-ygf

All meetings of the Athens County Landbank are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS-HOCKING SOLID WASTE DISTRICT ANNOUNCES DISTRICT WIDE SPRING 2023 RECYCLING AND CLEAN-UP DAYS

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The Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District will hold recycling and clean-up days at the Athens County Fairgrounds on April 22, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and at the Hocking County Fairgrounds on May 20, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

CLICK HERE to see the list of items that may be accepted.

Old/used tires (off the rim) are ONLY 50 cents!!! 

Proceeds from scrap metal collection at the Athens Fairgrounds event go to the Faith Build Coalition of  Habitat for Humanity of SEOhio 

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BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TO MEET THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2023

CASE #02-23 V

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The Athens Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hear an appeal from Dan Riley, dba Riley United Rentals, LLC on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 7:00 PM at The Plains Community Park. The appeal, subject to Athens Township Zoning Code §6.13 (2), requests variance from Athens Township Zoning Code, Appendix 3 Tables, Table 2, to permit construction of a thirteen hundred (1,300) square foot single-family home in an R-1 zoning district where a twelve hundred (1,200) square foot accessory building currently exists, said proposed principal residential structure creating total land/lot coverage by all principal and accessory buildings of forty-one and seven tenths percent (41.7%) where thirty percent (30%) is the permitted maximum.

The list of available documents for public review are: 

Agenda

Notice to Appellant

Required legal advertisement

Notice to Parties of Interest

List of Parties of Interest

Map of Parties of Interest

Appellant’s argument in favor of granting the variance

Standards for granting a variance

Site Plan

Each document can be seen by clicking on the specific item highlighted above or upon request at the Athens Township Hall or by emailing zoningathenstwp@gmail.com

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BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TO MEET THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2023

CASE #01-23 SNV

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The Athens Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hear an appeal for substitution of non-conforming use and variance from Daniel Waldman, dba Danny’s United Construction LTD. on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 7:00 PM at The Plains Community Park  requesting substitution of a legal, non-conforming use (business use/roofing contractor located in a single-family residential zone with existing parking) for the same use with an additional parking area of twenty-four (24) feet x forty (40) feet located in the front setback area and a variance from Athens Township Zoning Code §2.02 (g) (3) to allow front setback parking coverage of twenty-eight and two tenths percent (28.2%) where twenty-five percent (25%) is the maximum permitted.

The list of available documents for public review are: 

Agenda

Notice to Appellant

Required legal advertisement

Notice to Parties of Interest

List of Parties of Interest

Map of Parties of Interest

Appellant’s argument in favor of granting the variance

Standards for granting a variance

Site Plan

Each document can be seen by clicking on the specific item highlighted above or upon request at the Athens Township Hall or by emailing zoningathenstwp@gmail.com

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2023

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners is scheduled for Tuesday, April 4, 2023, to be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 234 starting at 9:30 AM

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2023 

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A regular meeting of the Athens Township Board of Trustees will be held at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio.

All meetings of the Athens Township Trustees are open to the public in accordance with

Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C)

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2023

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners is scheduled for Tuesday, March 28, 2023, to be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 234 starting at 9:30 AM

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2023

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners is scheduled for Tuesday, March 21, 2023, to be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 234 starting at 9:30 AM

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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 ATHENS TOWNSHIP ZONING COMMISSION AND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEMBERS NEEDED!!!

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In order to implement the voter approved, citizen initiated  Zoning Code for a portion of The Plains, the Athens Township Trustees recruited volunteers to serve on a Zoning Commission. The Commission has completed their initial task of recommending to the Athens Township Trustees a zoning code and map that have been approved by a vote of the citizens in a portion of Athens Township known as The Plains. The Trustees are now asking for volunteers to fill 2 alternate positions on the Commission. The Commission considers amendments to the effective text and/or map by requests of citizens, the Trustees, or their own initiative. The Commission meets on the second Wednesday of each month at the Athens County Public Library Plains Branch, 14 S. Plains Road. Anyone who resides in ANY part of Athens Township may be a Commission member.

In addition, there is need for 1 full member and 1 alternate member of the Board of Zoning Appeals. Board members must be a resident in the area included in the zoning district. The Board hears appeals for variances, conditional uses, and when questions arise concerning the administrative application of the zoning code.

If you would like to be considered for a position on either the Commission or the Board, please email a statement of interest to zoningathenstwp@gmail.com or mail a letter of interest to the Athens Township Trustees, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio 45701

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IS ESSENTIAL AND VITAL FOR LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT!!!

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ATHENS COUNTY LAND REUTILIZATION CORPORATION TO MEET WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2023 

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The Athens County Landbank will meet in regular session on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 11:00 am at the Nelsonville City Hall, 211 Lake Hope Drive, Nelsonville, OH 45764. 

Join the meeting via GOOGLE MEET at   https://meet.google.com/bbz-ywph-ygf

Here are the unapproved draft minutes of the February, 2023 meeting and the draft agenda.

All meetings of the Athens County Landbank are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners, previously scheduled for Tuesday, March 14, 2023, will be held instead on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 234 starting at 9:30 AM

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2023 

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A regular meeting of the Athens Township Board of Trustees will be held at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio.

All meetings of the Athens Township Trustees are open to the public in accordance with

Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C)

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2023

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 234.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2023

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 234.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join the meeting via ZOOM at https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2023 

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A regular meeting of the Athens Township Board of Trustees will be held at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, February 28, 2022 at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio.

All meetings of the Athens Township Trustees are open to the public in accordance with

Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C)

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANNOUNCE SPECIAL MEETING ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2023

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In accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (F), the Athens Township Board of Trustees announce a special meeting to be held at 4:30 PM on Monday, February 27, 2023 at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, OH 45701. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss matters concerning parks and recreation and then to enter into executive session under Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (G) (1) followed by adjournment.

All meetings of the Athens Township Trustees are open to the public in accordance with

Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C)

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ATHENS-HOCKING SOLID WASTE DISTRICT ANNOUNCES DISTRICT WIDE SPRING 2023 RECYCLING AND CLEAN-UP DAYS

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The Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District will hold recycling and clean-up days at the Athens County Fairgrounds on April 22, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and at the Hocking County Fairgrounds on May 20, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

CLICK HERE to see the list of items that may be accepted.

Old/used tires (off the rim) are ONLY 50 cents!!! 

Proceeds from scrap metal collection at the Athens Fairgrounds event go to the Faith Build Coalition of  Habitat for Humanity of SEOhio 

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ATHENS COUNTY LAND REUTILIZATION CORPORATION TO MEET WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2023 

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The Athens County Landbank will meet in regular session on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 11:00 am at the Athens County Records Retention Facility, 27 S. High Street, Glouster, OH 45732. 

Join the meeting via GOOGLE MEET at   https://meet.google.com/bbz-ywph-ygf

Here are the unapproved draft minutes of the January 18, 2023 meeting and the draft agenda.

All meetings of the Athens County Landbank are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION TO MEET FEBRUARY 9, 2023 

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The Athens County Regional Planning Commission will meet at the Athens County EMS Station 51, 21 Kenny Drive, Athens, Ohio on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at 8:00 AM.

Click here for the draft minutes of the January 2023 meeting and here for the draft agenda for the February 2023 meeting

All meetings of the Athens County Regional Planning Commission are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2023

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 234.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join meeting via ZOOM at   https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2023 

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A regular meeting of the Athens Township Board of Trustees will be held at 4:30 PM on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio.

THIS IS A CHANGE FROM THE NORMAL STARTING TIME OF 5:30 PM TO 4:30 PM

All meetings of the Athens Township Trustees are open to the public in accordance with

Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C)

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2023

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 234.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join meeting via ZOOM at   https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY LAND REUTILIZATION CORPORATION ANNOUNCES “GROUP K” DEMOLITION SCHEDULE

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The Athens County Land Reutilization Corporation (aka Landbank) has identified 13 structures in the next round of demolitions, including 3 Elm Street, The Plains, OH.

In accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 1724.10(A)(2), the Landbank has been designated as the agency for the reclamation, rehabilitation, and reutilization of vacant, abandoned, tax-foreclosed, or other real property in Athens County and operates under an agreement and plan adopted by the Athens County Commissioners.

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP ZONING COMMISSION TO MEET JANUARY 17, 2023 

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The Athens Township Zoning Commission will meet in regular session on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 6:00 pm at The Athens County Library, The Plains Branch, 14 S. Plains Road, The Plains, Ohio 45780.

All meetings of the Athens Township Zoning Commission are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY LAND REUTILIZATION CORPORATION TO MEET WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2023 

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The Athens County Landbank will meet in regular session on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 11:00 am at the Athens County Records Retention Facility, 27 S. High Street, Glouster, OH 45732. 

Here is the agenda for the meeting

Join the meeting via GOOGLE MEET at   https://meet.google.com/bbz-ywph-ygf

Here are the unapproved draft minutes of the December 21, 2022 meeting

All meetings of the Athens County Landbank are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2023

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, January 17 , 2022 at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 234.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join meeting via ZOOM at   https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023 

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A regular meeting of the Athens Township Board of Trustees will be held at 4:30 PM on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio.

THIS IS A CHANGE FROM THE NORMAL STARTING TIME OF 5:30 PM TO 4:30 PM

All meetings of the Athens Township Trustees are open to the public in accordance with

Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C)

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANNOUNCE SPECIAL MEETING ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 2023

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In accordance with Ohio Revised Code 121.22 (F), the Athens Township Board of Trustees announce a special meeting to be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 14, 2022 at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, OH 45701. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss 2023 planning and operational procedures of The Plains Volunteer Fire Department.

All meetings of the Athens Township Trustees are open to the public in accordance with

Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C)

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ATHENS COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION TO MEET JANUARY 12, 2023 

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The Athens County Regional Planning Commission will meet at the Athens County EMS Station 51, 21 Kenny Drive, Athens, Ohio on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at 8:00 AM.

Click here for the draft minutes of the November 2022 meeting and here for the draft agenda for the January 2023 meeting

All meetings of the Athens County Regional Planning Commission are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET IN SPECIAL SESSION ON MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2023 

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There will be an Organizational Meeting of the Athens County Commissioners on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. in the Commissioners Meeting Room at 15 S. Court Street, Athens, OH.
The purpose of this meeting is to elect officers for 2023, set meeting dates, set assignments, and set county holidays.

 Meetings may be attended in person or via ZOOM at   https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with 

Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C)

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2023 

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A regular meeting of the Athens Township Board of Trustees will be held at 4:30 PM on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio.

THIS IS A CHANGE FROM THE NORMAL STARTING TIME OF 5:30 PM TO 4:30 PM

All meetings of the Athens Township Trustees are open to the public in accordance with

Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C)

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET IN SPECIAL SESSION ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2022 

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There will be a Special Meeting of the Athens County Commissioners on Friday, December 30, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Meeting Room at 15 S. Court Street, Athens, OH.
The purpose of this meeting is to adopt the 2023 Budget.

 Meetings may be attended in person or via ZOOM at   https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with 

Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C)

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2022 

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A regular meeting of the Athens Township Board of Trustees will be held at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio.

All meetings of the Athens Township Trustees are open to the public in accordance with

Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C)

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS  MEETING FOR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2022 CANCELLED

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The regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners scheduled to be held at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 234 has been CANCELLED.

 When held, meetings may be attended in person or via ZOOM at   https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with 

Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C)

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2022

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 234.

Click here for the tentative agenda

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All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP DISPOSAL OF A SURPLUS MOTOR VEHICLE

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In accordance with Ohio Revised Code §505.101 which allows for the sale or transfer without advertising or bidding for any surplus motor vehicles, materials, equipment, or supplies by a Board of Township Trustees to any department, agency, or political subdivision of the state no matter what their value, the Athens Township Trustees solicit/offer for sale to any fore mentioned entities a 2005 International 7500 dump truck. The truck has/includes:

1) 66,000 miles on the engine
2) Eaton 8 speed transmission
3) snow plow
4) hydraulics for front end rotary broom
5) rear salt/material spreader box
6) rear salt/material spinner

The vehicle may be viewed/inspected at the Athens Township Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, OH 45701, M-F, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM or by appointment/questions at (740) 592-1523.

Offers/bids may be submitted until 5:00 PM on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 and all offers/bids will be opened at the regular meeting of the Trustees at 5:30 PM.

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2022

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 234.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join meeting via ZOOM at   https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY LAND REUTILIZATION CORPORATION TO MEET WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2022 

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The Athens County Landbank will meet in regular session on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 11:00 am at the Athens County Records Retention Facility, 27 S. High Street, Glouster, OH 45732. 

Join meeting via GOOGLE MEET at   https://meet.google.com/bbz-ywph-ygf

All meetings of the Athens County Landbank are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 8, 2022 MEETING CANCELLED

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The Athens County Regional Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 8, 2022, 8:00 am at the Athens County EMS Station 51, 21 Kenny Drive, Athens, Ohio 45701

HAS BEEN CANCELLED

so that the Athens County Commissioners, Athens County Engineer, and Athens County Planner may attend the County Commissioner’s Association of Ohio/County Engineer’s Association of Ohio Winter Conference, December 7, 8 and 9, 2022, at the Hyatt Regency, Downtown Columbus, Ohio

The next scheduled meeting of the Athens County Regional Planning Commission will be on Thursday, January 12, 2023, 8:00 am at the Athens County EMS Station 51, 21 Kenny Drive, Athens, Ohio 45701

All meetings of the Athens County Regional Planning Commission are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2022

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 234.

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Join meeting via ZOOM at   https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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2023 ATHENS TOWNSHIP PAVING PROJECT

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Sealed bids for the 2023 ATHENS TOWNSHIP PAVING PROJECT will be received by the Athens Township Board of Trustees, Athens County, Ohio, at the Township Hall, 313 W. Union St, Athens, Ohio 45701 until 5:00 p.m. on the 27nd day of December, 2022 and at that time and place will be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids will be considered valid until sixty (60) days after the opening date, although not accepted or rejected. Bids may be mailed but must be received by the 5:00 pm deadline.

CLICK HERE for a complete project description and bid packet or click above on the PROJECTS tab.

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2022

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 234.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join meeting via ZOOM at   https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2022 

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A regular meeting of the Athens Township Board of Trustees will be held at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio.

All meetings of the Athens Township Trustees are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ELM STREET PROJECT COMPLETED

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The Ohio Department of Transportation and contractor Axis Civil Construction have completed the Elm Street improvement project to provide safe and efficient access to Athens High School for pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles.

CLICK HERE to see the engineering drawings approved for construction

The project started as an ODOT Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) grant application in 2018. 

The majority of the funding ($551,897) was through the TAP program with Athens Township picking up the remainder ($238,528). The picture above shows the bike lane on the right side, a 5′ wide, ADA compliant sidewalk and crosswalks on the left side, new street pavement and striping as well as new curb and gutter drainage and energy efficient LED street lighting.

FROM THE ATHENS TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES

THANK YOU

ODOT AND AXIS CIVIL CONSTRUCTION

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2022

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 234.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join meeting via ZOOM at   https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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 ATHENS TOWNSHIP ZONING COMMISSION AND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEMBERS NEEDED!!!

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In order to implement the voter approved, citizen initiated  Zoning Code for a portion of The Plains, the Athens Township Trustees recruited volunteers to serve on a Zoning Commission. The Commission has completed their initial task of recommending to the Athens Township Trustees a zoning code and map that have been approved by a vote of the citizens in a portion of Athens Township known as The Plains. The Trustees are now asking for volunteers to fill 2 alternate positions on the Commission. The Commission considers amendments to the effective text and/or map by requests of citizens, the Trustees, or their own initiative. The Commission meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the Athens County Public Library Plains Branch, 14 S. Plains Road. Anyone who resides in ANY part of Athens Township may be a Commission member.

In addition, there is need for 1 full member and 1 alternate member of the Board of Zoning Appeals. Board members must be a resident in the area included in the zoning district. The Board hears appeals for variances, conditional uses, and when questions arise concerning the administrative application of the zoning code.

If you would like to be considered for a position on either the Commission or the Board, please email a statement of interest to zoningathenstwp@gmail.com or mail a letter of interest to the Athens Township Trustees, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio 45701

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IS ESSENTIAL AND VITAL FOR LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT!!!

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2022

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A regular meeting of the Athens Township Board of Trustees will be held at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio.

All meetings of the Athens Township Trustees are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2022

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 234.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join meeting via ZOOM at   https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP ZONING COMMISSION TO MEET NOVEMBER 15, 2022 

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The Athens Township Zoning Commission will meet in regular session on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 6:00 pm at The Athens County Library, The Plains Branch, 14 S. Plains Road, The Plains, Ohio 45780.

All meetings of the Athens Township Zoning Commission are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION TO MEET NOVEMBER 10, 2022 

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The Athens County Regional Planning Commission will meet in regular session on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 8:00 am at the Athens County EMS Station 51, 21 Kenny Drive, Athens, Ohio 45701

All meetings of the Athens County Regional Planning Commission are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 234.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join meeting via ZOOM at   https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022

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A regular meeting of the Athens Township Board of Trustees will be held at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio.

All meetings of the Athens Township Trustees are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2022 

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 234.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join meeting via ZOOM at   https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TO MEET THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2022

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The Athens Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hear an appeal for variance from Donald Douglas on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 7:00 PM at The Plains Community Park  requesting variances from Athens Township Zoning Code §6.04 (a)(5)(b) and Appendix 3, Table 2 to permit a front yard setback of an unattached accessory structure on a corner lot of twelve (12) feet where twenty-five (25) feet is the allowable minimum and Athens Township Zoning Code §6.04 (a)(8) to permit lot coverage of 9.3% of the lot area for all unattached accessory structures or 78% of the principal building’s area where 3% (517 square feet) is the maximum permitted for all unattached accessory structures or 20% of the principal building area (409 square feet), whichever is smaller.

The list of available documents for public review are: 

Notice to Appellant

Site Plan

Required legal advertisement

Notice to Parties of Interest

List and Map of Parties of Interest

Appellant’s argument in favor of granting the variance

Standards for granting a variance

Each document can be seen by clicking on the specific item highlighted above or upon request at the Athens Township Hall or by emailing zoningathenstwp@gmail.com

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2022

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 234.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join meeting via ZOOM at   https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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 ATHENS TOWNSHIP ZONING COMMISSION AND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEMBERS NEEDED!!!

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In order to implement the voter approved, citizen initiated  Zoning Code for a portion of The Plains, the Athens Township Trustees recruited volunteers to serve on a Zoning Commission. The Commission has completed their initial task of recommending to the Athens Township Trustees a zoning code and map that have been approved by a vote of the citizens in a portion of Athens Township known as The Plains. The Trustees are now asking for volunteers to fill 2 alternate positions on the Commission. The Commission considers amendments to the effective text and/or map by requests of citizens, the Trustees, or their own initiative. The Commission meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the Athens County Public Library Plains Branch, 14 S. Plains Road. Anyone who resides in ANY part of Athens Township may be a Commission member.

In addition, there is need for 1 full member and 1 alternate member of the Board of Zoning Appeals. Board members must be a resident in the area included in the zoning district. The Board hears appeals for variances, conditional uses, and when questions arise concerning the administrative application of the zoning code.

If you would like to be considered for a position on either the Commission or the Board, please email a statement of interest to zoningathenstwp@gmail.com or mail a letter of interest to the Athens Township Trustees, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio 45701

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IS ESSENTIAL AND VITAL FOR LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT!!!

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP ZONING COMMISSION TO MEET OCTOBER 18, 2022 

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The Athens Township Zoning Commission will meet in regular session on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 6:00 pm at The Athens County Library, The Plains Branch, 14 S. Plains Road, The Plains, Ohio 45780.

All meetings of the Athens Township Zoning Commission are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2022 

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A regular meeting of the Athens Township Board of Trustees will be held at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio.

All meetings of the Athens Township Trustees are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY LAND REUTILIZATION CORPORATION TO MEET WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER  19, 2022 

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The Athens County Landbank will meet in regular session on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 11:00 am at the Athens County Records Retention Facility, 27 S. High Street, Glouster, OH 45732. 

Join meeting via GOOGLE MEET at   https://meet.google.com/bbz-ywph-ygf

Click here for the tentative agenda

All meetings of the Athens County Landbank are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2022 

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 234.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join meeting via ZOOM at   https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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THE PLAINS LIONS CLUB PRESENTS THE 2022 THE PLAINS INDIAN MOUND FESTIVAL OCTOBER 7-9

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After a 2 year hiatus because of COVID-19 The Plains Indian Mound Festival is HERE AGAIN!!!!!

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The Plain’s Indian Mound Festival is an annual community festival celebrating the historic Native American earthworks.

The festival includes a variety of activities and entertainment including music, children’s activities, a hay ride tour of the Mounds, food, and more!

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PEDESTRIAN CONNECTOR FROM CHANNINGWAY BOULEVARD TO THE PLAINS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL COMPLETE

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McKee Paving has completed repaving the pedestrian pathway to The Plains Intermediate School from Channingway Boulevard. Residents of The Meadows Subdivision may now directly access the walking path that circles the Intermediate School without walking on Channingway Boulevard.

THANK YOU McKEE PAVING

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7TH ANNUAL ATHENS AREA STAND DOWN SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2022 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

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This free event provides items to homeless and near homeless veterans and community members to help get them through the winter months. The event is 10 am to 2 pm at the Athens County Fairgrounds, 286 W Union St, Athens, OH.
Veterans will be allowed in first from 10 am to noon. Then the general public and veterans will be let in from noon until 2 pm. Due to COVID-19 the event will be held drive thru style. Vehicles will start in the field where fair goers typically park. Then they will be guided through a dedicated route where pre-made bags of items will be handed out along the way.
If you have had COVID-19 the previous 14 days, or exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 you should not attend the event for the safety of our volunteers. Masks are required.

More info at https://www.athensareastanddown.org/

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2022 

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 234.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join meeting via ZOOM at   https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2022 

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A regular meeting of the Athens Township Board of Trustees will be held at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio.

All meetings of the Athens Township Trustees are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS-HOCKING SOLID WASTE DISTRICT ANNOUNCES DISTRICT WIDE RECYCLING AND CLEAN-UP DAYS

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The Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District will hold recycling and clean-up days at the Athens County Fairgrounds on October 1, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and at the Hocking County Fairgrounds on October 15, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

CLICK HERE to see the list of items that may be accepted including e-waste and tires

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 234.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join meeting via ZOOM at   https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY LAND REUTILIZATION CORPORATION TO MEET WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 

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The Athens County Landbank will meet in regular session on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 11:00 am at the Athens County Records Retention Facility, 27 S. High Street, Glouster, OH 45732. 

Join meeting via GOOGLE MEET at   https://meet.google.com/bbz-ywph-ygf

All meetings of the Athens County Landbank are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP ZONING COMMISSION TO MEET SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 

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The Athens Township Zoning Commission will meet in regular session on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 6:00 pm at The Athens County Library, The Plains Branch, 14 S. Plains Road, The Plains, Ohio 45780.

All meetings of the Athens Township Zoning Commission are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET IN REGULAR SESSION TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 AT ATHENS TOWNSHIP HALL

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A regular meeting of the Athens Township Board of Trustees will be held at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, September  27, 2022 at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio.

All meetings of the Athens Township Trustees are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET IN REGULAR SESSION TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 AT COMMISSIONER’S MEETING ROOM

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 234.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join meeting via ZOOM at   https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET IN REGULAR SESSION TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 AT COMMISSIONER’S MEETING ROOM

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 234.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join meeting via ZOOM at   https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ODOT Projects in SEOhio

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The Ohio Department of Transportation has several projects under construction in the Athens Township area

CLICK HERE to see the weekly update list which includes a major rehabilitation project at the U.S. 33/U.S. 50 interchange. The pavement is being removed and replaced with full depth asphalt pavement. Additionally, a roundabout will be constructed at Stimson Avenue. Guardrail, drainage, and lighting improvements are also planned.

CLICK HERE to link to the ODOT web page for all projects in SEOhio

CLICK HERE to link to the final plans for the 33/50 interchange 

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PLEASE USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING IN ANY AREA WHERE CONSTRUCTION IS OCCURRING

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LEMASTER ROAD PROJECT COMPLETE

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Athens and Dover Townships partnered to repave Lemaster Road from Poston Road (County Road 110) to Connett Road (Township Road 256) in order to provide additional safe access from the US 33/SR 682 interchange to the new Plains Intermediate School. The road portion from Poston Road south is in Dover Township and the portion from Connett Road north is in Athens Township.

Because the Intermediate School serves the entire school district most of the students will be bused in or dropped off by private vehicles. Lemaster Road provides an alternative to accessing the school from SR 682 via Connett Road.

FROM THE ATHENS and DOVER TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES

THANK YOU

McKEE PAVING FOR BRINGING THIS PROJECT IN BEFORE THE START OF THE SCHOOL YEAR

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ELM STREET “COMPLETE STREETS” PROJECT NEAR COMPLETION

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The Ohio Department of Transportation and contractor Axis Civil Construction have almost completed the Elm Street improvement project to provide safe and efficient access to Athens High School for pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles.

The project started as an ODOT Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) grant application in 2018. 

The majority of the funding ($551,897) was through the TAP program with Athens Township picking up the remainder ($238,528). The picture above shows the bike lane on the right side, a 5′ wide, ADA compliant sidewalk on the left side, new street pavement and striping as well as new curb and gutter drainage. Yet to be installed along the sidewalk is energy efficient LED, cut-off fixture street lighting.

FROM THE ATHENS TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES

THANK YOU

ODOT AND AXIS CIVIL CONSTRUCTION FOR BRINGING THIS PROJECT IN BEFORE THE START OF THE SCHOOL YEAR

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 AT ATHENS TOWNSHIP HALL

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A regular meeting of the Athens Township Board of Trustees will be held at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, September  13, 2022 at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio.

All meetings of the Athens Township Trustees are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO MEET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2022 AT COMMISSIONER’S MEETING ROOM

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A regular meeting of the Athens County Commissioners will be held at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 15 S. Court Street, Room 234.

Click here for the tentative agenda

Join meeting via ZOOM at   https://zoom.us/j/358908636

All meetings of the Athens County Commissioners are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ZONING 101

Fences 

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The Athens Township Zoning Code was approved by the majority of voters in the proposed area to be zoned at the general election of November 3, 2020 and certified by the Athens County Board of Elections on November 15, 2020. The original code was amended on February 20, 2022 upon recommendation to the Trustees by the Athens Township Zoning Commission. A portion of  the amended/effective code identifies when trash cans can be set at curbside for pick-up and when the cans/containers need to be brought back from the street edge to the edge of the building on the premises.

Click here to see the entire section about fences and specific requirements. Basically fences are permitted on a parcel or premises no more than four (4) feet tall and of an open type construction between the front property line and the front of the structure on the lot AND up to six (6) feet tall and solid from the front of the building to the rear property line.

An application and approved zoning certificate are required to construct a new fence or to replace or extensively repair an existing fence. Click here to see a printable application.

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ZONING 101

Trash Cans and Trash Collection 

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The Athens Township Zoning Code was approved by the majority of voters in the proposed area to be zoned at the general election of November 3, 2020 and certified by the Athens County Board of Elections on November 15, 2020. The original code was amended on February 20, 2022 upon recommendation to the Trustees by the Athens Township Zoning Commission. A portion of  the amended/effective code identifies when trash cans can be set at curbside for pick-up and when the cans/containers need to be brought back from the street edge to the edge of the building on the premises.

Click here to see the entire section about trash and note specifically #5 and #6 that say cans can go out at 6:00 PM the night before pick-up and removed from the edge of the street by 6:00 PM the day of pick-up. Of course there are often extenuating circumstances but in general the section is intended to prohibit continual placement of trash cans at the edge of the road or street.

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2022, 5:30 PM AT THE ATHENS TOWNSHIP HALL

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A regular meeting of the Athens Township Board of Trustees will be held at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio.

All meetings of the Athens Township Trustees are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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 ATHENS TOWNSHIP ZONING COMMISSION AND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEMBERS NEEDED!!!

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In order to implement the voter approved, citizen initiated  Zoning Code for a portion of The Plains, the Athens Township Trustees recruited volunteers to serve on a Zoning Commission. The Commission has completed their initial task of recommending to the Athens Township Trustees a zoning code and map that have been approved by a vote of the citizens in a portion of Athens Township known as The Plains. The Trustees are now asking for volunteers to fill 2 alternate positions on the Commission. The Commission considers amendments to the effective text and/or map by requests of citizens, the Trustees, or their own initiative. The Commission meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the Athens County Public Library Plains Branch, 14 S. Plains Road. Anyone who resides in ANY part of Athens Township may be a Commission member.

In addition, there is need for 1 full member and 1 alternate member of the Board of Zoning Appeals. Board members must be a resident in the area included in the zoning district. The Board hears appeals for variances, conditional uses, and when questions arise concerning the administrative application of the zoning code.

If you would like to be considered for a position on either the Commission or the Board, please email a statement of interest to zoningathenstwp@gmail.com or mail a letter of interest to the Athens Township Trustees, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio 45701

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IS ESSENTIAL AND VITAL FOR LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT!!!

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP ZONING COMMISSION TO MEET AUGUST 16th, 2022

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The Athens Township Zoning Commission will meet in regular session on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 6:00 pm at The Athens County Library, The Plains Branch, 14 S. Plains Road, The Plains, Ohio 45780.

All meetings of the Athens Township Zoning Commission are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2022, 5:30 PM AT THE ATHENS TOWNSHIP HALL

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A regular meeting of the Athens Township Trustees will be held at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio.

All meetings of the Athens Township Trustees are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2022, 5:30 PM AT THE ATHENS TOWNSHIP HALL

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A regular meeting of the Athens Township Trustees will be held at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio.

All meetings of the Athens Township Trustees are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP ZONING COMMISSION TO MEET JULY 19th, 2022

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The Athens Township Zoning Commission will meet in regular session on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 6:00 pm at The Athens County Library, The Plains Branch, 14 S. Plains Road, The Plains, Ohio 45780.

All meetings of the Athens Township Zoning Commission are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TO MEET

THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2022

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The Athens Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hear an appeal on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 7:00 PM at The Plains Community Park from Robert Henninge, requesting a variance from Athens Township Zoning Code §6.04 to construct a detached accessory structure of twenty-eight (28) ft. x thirty-two (32) ft. or eight hundred ninety-six (896) sf on a fifty (50) ft. x one hundred fifty (150) ft. or seven thousand five hundred (7,500) sf lot where a maximum detached accessory structure size of two hundred twenty-five (225) sf or three (3) percent of the lot area is the maximum permitted.

The list of available documents for public review are: 

Site Plan

Required legal advertisement

Notice to Parties of Interest

List of Parties of Interest

Map of Parties of Interest

Notice to Appellant

Appellant’s argument in favor of granting the variance

Standards for granting a variance

Each document can be seen by clicking on the specific item highlighted above or upon request at the Athens Township Hall or by emailing zoningathenstwp@gmail.com

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ELM STREET CLOSED DURING “COMPLETE STREETS” PROJECT

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Elm Street will be closed from Monday, June 13 until August 23, 2022 for installation of sidewalks, curb and gutter storm water control, ADA compliant crosswalk intersections, bicycle lane, street lighting, and improved road pavement.

Click HERE to view the project plans.

LOCAL TRAFFIC FOR ELM STREET RESIDENTS WILL BE MAINTAINED.

Those living on N. McDonald Street, N. Clinton Street and Ohio Avenue are asked to use Pine Street or Oak Street for access. Those needing access to Athens High School are asked to use the Johnson Road entry/exit.

PLEASE USE CAUTION WHILE IN THE CONSTRUCTION AREA

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP ZONING COMMISSION PUBLIC MEETING DATE CHANGED THROUGH DECEMBER 2022

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Notice is hereby given in accordance with Ohio Revised Code §121.22 (C) that the Athens Township Zoning Commission has changed its regular session meeting date during the remainder of CY 2022 from the second Wednesday of each month to the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings will still be held at the Athens County Public Library Plains Branch, 14 S. Plains Road, The Plains, Ohio 45780 at 6:00 PM.

ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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ODOT AWARDS CONTRACT FOR ATHENS TOWNSHIP ELM STREET PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS  

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On May 16, 2018, Athens Township applied for funding for improvements to Elm Street through an Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) grant program called the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). TAP provides funding for projects defined as transportation alternatives, including on and off road pedestrian and bicycle facilities, infrastructure projects for improving non-driver access to public transportation and enhanced mobility, community improvement activities, and environmental mitigation; recreational trail program projects; and safe routes to school projects. On August 23, 2018, ODOT approved the Athens Township TAP application in an amount of $551,897.00 for construction in 2022. 

Click here to view the plans as designed by The Buckley Group, approved by ODOT, and awarded to Axis Civil Construction for sidewalks, curb and gutter storm water control, ADA compliant crosswalk intersections, bicycle lane, street lighting, and improved road pavement.

Construction will begin in June 2022 and anticipated to be substantially completed by Fall 2022.

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES CANCELS REGULAR SESSION MEETING OF TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2022

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The regular meeting of the Athens Township Board of Trustees for Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio has been CANCELLED. The next regular meeting will be at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, OH 45701 on June 28, 2022 at 5:30 PM.

All meetings of the Athens Township Trustees are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C)

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ATHENS-HOCKING SOLID WASTE DISTRICT ANNOUNCES DISTRICT WIDE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP-OFF DAY

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The Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District will hold a household hazardous waste drop-off event on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at Hocking College Lot #3, 3301 Hocking Parkway, Nelsonville, OH from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Here is a list of items that may or may not be accepted.

CLICK HERE to see their complete list of events and dates.

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2022, 5:30 PM AT THE ATHENS TOWNSHIP HALL

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A regular meeting of the Athens Township Trustees will be held at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio.

All meetings of the Athens Township Trustees are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C)

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES REVISE PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE  

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The regular meeting of the Athens Township Trustees scheduled for May 24, 2022 at 5:30 PM at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio has been moved to May 31, 2022 at the same time and location. The regularly scheduled June 14, 2022 meeting has been canceled. Any matter needing attention can be reviewed at a call of the Board chairman for a special meeting as per Ohio Revised Code 121.22 (F).

All meetings of the Athens Township Trustees are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C)

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   ATHENS TOWNSHIP ANNOUNCES ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY

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The Athens Township ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY will be held for Athens Township residents on Saturday, May 7, 2022 from 9 AM to 4 PM at 2 locations. Dumpsters will be provided at

  • The basketball court behind the “old” Plains School on S. Plains Road; and

  • The parking lot of the Richland Area Volunteer Fire Brigade on Hooper Road

There will also be containers for recyclable materials

 Household Debris Only!!!

NO TIRES, POISONS, TOXIC SUBSTANCES, BATTERIES OR GARBAGE

Residents only please!

For more information contact Ted Linscott at 707-5182 or

Steve Pierson at 517-5467

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ATHENS-HOCKING SOLID WASTE DISTRICT ANNOUNCES ATHENS COUNTY RECYCLING DAY

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The Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District will hold a recycling event on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at the Athens County Fairgrounds, 286 W. Union Street, Athens, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Here is a list of items that may be accepted, some at a small fee, others at no charge. AHSWD holds recycling events in Athens and Hocking Counties and also conducts a hazardous waste collect day once a year at Hocking College.

CLICK HERE to see their complete list of events and dates.

All sale proceeds of scrap metal received on May 14 will be donated to Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio to support community programs and projects. 

Recycle unwanted items and help Habitat for Humanity all at the same time!!!  

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2022, 5:30 PM AT THE ATHENS TOWNSHIP HALL

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A regular meeting of the Athens Township Trustees will be held at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio.

All meetings of the Athens Township Trustees are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C)

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET IN REGULAR SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2022, 5:30 PM AT THE ATHENS TOWNSHIP HALL

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A regular meeting of the Athens Township Trustees which was to be held at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio has been changed to WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2022, SAME TIME AND LOCATION

All meetings of the Athens Township Trustees are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2022, 5:30 PM AT THE ATHENS TOWNSHIP HALL

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A regular meeting of the Athens Township Trustees will be held at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio.

All meetings of the Athens Township Trustees are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES APPROVE HOPEWELL HEALTH CENTERS REZONING REQUEST

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On February 1, 2022 the Athens Township Board of Trustees held a public hearing with recommendations from the Athens Township Zoning Commission and Athens County Regional Planning Commission concerning an application filed with the Athens Township Zoning Commission by Hopewell Health Centers, Inc., owner and applicant for property identified as Athens County Auditor’s Parcel #’s A04-02405073-00 and part of A04-02405074-00. Owner/Applicant requests said parcels to be rezoned from OS, Open Space to B-1, Neighborhood Business. At the regular meeting of the Trustees held on February 8, 2022, the Board concurred with the recommendation of both Commissions and approved the rezoning. Lacking a referendum petition filed in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 519.12 (H) by at least 8% of the electors voting in the last Ohio gubernatorial election in 2018 the rezoning will take effect on March 10, 2022.

All meetings of the Athens Township Board of Trustees are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP ZONING COMMISSION TO MEET MARCH 9th, 2022

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The Athens Township Zoning Commission will meet in regular session on Wednesday, March 9, 2021 at 6:00 pm at The Athens County Library The Plains Branch, 14 S. Plains Road, The Plains, Ohio 45780.

All meetings of the Athens Township Zoning Commission are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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 ATHENS TOWNSHIP ZONING COMMISSION AND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEMBERS NEEDED!!!

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In order to implement the voter approved, citizen initiated  Zoning Code for a portion of The Plains, the Athens Township Trustees recruited volunteers to serve on a Zoning Commission. The Commission has completed their initial task of recommending to the Athens Township Trustees a zoning code and map that have been approved by a vote of the citizens in a portion of Athens Township known as The Plains. The Trustees are now asking for volunteers to fill 2 alternate positions on the Commission. The Commission considers amendments to the effective text and/or map by requests of citizens, the Trustees, or their own initiative. The Commission meets on the second Wednesday of each month at the Athens County Public Library Plains Branch, 14 S. Plains Road. Anyone who resides in ANY part of Athens Township may be a Commission member.

In addition, there is need for 1 full member and 1 alternate member of the Board of Zoning Appeals. Board members must be a resident in the area included in the zoning district. The Board hears appeals for variances, conditional uses, and when questions arise concerning the administrative application of the zoning code.

If you would like to be considered for a position on either the Commission or the Board, please email a statement of interest to zoningathenstwp@gmail.com or mail a letter of interest to the Athens Township Trustees, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio 45701

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IS ESSENTIAL AND VITAL FOR LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT!!!

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2022, 5:30 PM AT THE ATHENS TOWNSHIP HALL

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A regular meeting of the Athens Township Trustees will be held at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio.

All meetings of the Athens Township Trustees are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE ATHENS TOWNSHIP ZONING CODE 

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On Thursday, January 20, 2022 the Athens Township Trustees approved a modified recommendation of the Athens Township Zoning Commission to amend the text of the Athens Township Zoning Code.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE AMENDED TEXT OF THE ATHENS TOWNSHIP ZONING CODE

Ohio Revised Code §519.12 (E) (3) states that the amended zoning code shall become effective on February 20, 2022 unless by that date there is presented to the Athens Township Board of Trustees a petition, signed by a number of registered electors residing in the unincorporated area of the township or part of that unincorporated area included in the zoning plan equal to not less than eight per cent (8%) of the total vote cast for all candidates for governor in that area at the most recent general election at which a governor was elected, requesting the Athens Township Board of Trustees to submit the amendment to the electors of that area for approval or rejection at a special election to be held on the day of the next primary or general election that occurs at least ninety (90) days after the petition is filed.

All meetings of the Athens Township Trustees are open to the public

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR HOPEWELL HEALTH CENTERS REZONING REQUEST

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In accordance with Ohio Revised Code §519.12 (E) (2), notice is hereby given that a recommendation was received on January 5, 2022 by the Athens Township Board of Trustees from the Athens Township Zoning Commission concerning an application filed with the Athens Township Zoning Commission by Hopewell Health Centers, Inc., owner and applicant for property identified as Athens County Auditor’s Parcel #’s A04-02405073-00 and part of A04-02405074-00. Owner/Applicant requests said parcels to be rezoned from OS, Open Space to B-1, Neighborhood Business. This application was assigned Case #02-21 MA. In accordance with Ohio Revised Code §519.12 (E) (3) a public hearing has been scheduled at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio 45701. Persons interested in the application may appear and voice their opinions with respect thereto.  Plans and/or documents are available for public inspection upon request from ten (10) days prior to until the date of the hearing and may be viewed at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio 45701 or upon request sent to zoningathenstwp@gmail.com and reply with attachment. Documents are also available for public viewing at https://athenstwp.com. Within twenty (20) days after its public hearing, the Athens Township Board of Trustees shall either adopt, deny or adopt some modification of the recommendation of the Athens Township Zoning Commission. If the Board denies or modifies the commission’s recommendations, a majority vote of the board shall be required. The public hearing will include comment to the Athens Township Zoning Commission from the Athens County Regional Planning Commission upon approval, disapproval, or suggestions.

All meetings of the Athens Township Trustees are open to the public

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2022, 5:30 PM AT THE ATHENS TOWNSHIP HALL

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A regular meeting of the Athens Township Trustees will be held at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio. The public may attend the meeting in person in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C). Those who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 must wear a facial mask while in the Township Hall and maintain a distance between others of no less than six (6) feet. The Trustees may limit the number of participants in the room to no more than ten (10). Proof of vaccination will NOT be required at the door.

All meetings of the Athens Township Trustees are open to the public

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES CALL FOR SPECIAL MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2022

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The Athens Township Trustees will meet in special session at 5:30 PM on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at the Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio to approve, deny or modify a recommendation of the Athens Township Zoning Commission to amend the text of the Athens Township Zoning Code.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE AMENDED TEXT OF THE ATHENS TOWNSHIP ZONING CODE

Properly advertised public hearings were previously held on December 8, 2021 and January 4, 2022.

All meetings of the Athens Township Trustees are open to the public

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2022, 5:30 PM AT THE ATHENS TOWNSHIP HALL

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A regular meeting of the Athens Township Trustees will be held at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. The public may attend the meeting in person in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C). Those who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 must wear a facial mask while in the Township Hall and maintain a distance between others of no less than six (6) feet. The Trustees may limit the number of participants in the room to no more than ten (10). Proof of vaccination will NOT be required at the door.

All meetings of the Athens Township Trustees are open to the public

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As a result of a special meeting of the Athens Township Zoning Commission held on January 5, 2022 and subsequent to a required public hearing held on December 8, 2021, the Commission has recommended to the Athens Township Trustees that the request by Hopewell Health Centers, Inc., owner and applicant for property identified as Athens County Auditor’s Parcel #’s A04-02405073-00 and part of A04-02405074-00 be rezoned from OS, Open Space to B-1, Neighborhood Business be approved.

On January 4, 2022 Hopewell Health submitted a revised site plan that takes into consideration concerns of nearby residents of the original site plan regarding distancing and landscape buffering between the site and adjacent residential properties, increased rate of storm water run-off and storm water retention, parking lot light pollution and light trespass, increased traffic and traffic patterns, increased green/open space, and trash collection facilities.

The Athens Township Trustees will consider the recommendation at the next regular meeting on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio and will set a date for another public hearing to be conducted no later than February 5, 2022. A decision to approve, deny, or modify the recommendation of the Zoning Commission will be made by the Trustees no later than twenty (20) days after the Trustee’s public hearing.

All meetings of the Athens Township Trustees are open to the public

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES ADOPT SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR ZONING ACTIVITIES AND PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY USE PERMITS

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On July 27, 2021 the Athens Township Board of Trustees passed a Resolution adopting a schedule of fees to help defray costs associated with the administration of the zoning code and right-of-way use permits. On October 26, 2021 an amending Resolution was adopted adding a penalty of double the cost of a zoning certificate issued after the fact when a permit was not obtained prior to start of construction or use and added that to the “Schedule of Fees“.

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE TO CONSIDER ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO AMEND THE TEXT OF THE ATHENS TOWNSHIP ZONING CODE

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In accordance with Ohio Revised Code §519.12 (E) (2), notice is hereby given that on December 8, 2021 a recommendation was received by the Athens Township Board of Trustees from the Athens Township Zoning Commission concerning proposed changes to the text of the Athens Township Zoning Code.

Therefore, in accordance with Ohio Revised Code §519.12 (E) (3) the Athens Township Trustees have scheduled a public hearing at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, January 4, 2021 at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio 45701.  At that hearing persons interested in the application may appear and voice their opinions with respect thereto.

Documents are available for public inspection upon request at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio 45701 or upon request sent to zoningathenstwp@gmail.com and reply with attachment or click links below

Existing text

Proposed text

Summary of the text sections to be amended

Ohio Revised Code §519.12 (H) states that “…Within twenty (20) days after its public hearing, the board of township trustees shall either adopt or deny the recommendations of the township zoning commission or adopt some modification of them. If the board denies or modifies the commission’s recommendations, a majority vote of the board shall be required...”.

The public hearing will include review of a recommendation to the Athens Township Trustees from the Athens Township Zoning Commission to approve the changes and from the Athens County Regional Planning Commission to approve the changes.

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BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TO MEET THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2021

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At The Plains Community Park on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 7:00 PM the Board of Zoning Appeals will hear a conditional use request and appeal for variance from Charlotte Pedigo requesting a variance from Article 7, Section (4) (c) to increase the volume of a non-conforming structure (manufactured home not on a permanent perimeter foundation and not located in a manufactured home park), a variance from Appendix 3b Lot Area, Coverage, and Setback Requirements (Table 2) to permit construction of an enclosed porch with a front yard setback of nineteen (19) feet where twenty-five (25) feet is the permitted minimum, and approval of a conditional use permit to construct a portable or temporary carport in a residential zoning district.

The list of available documents for public review are: 

Site Plan

Arguments in support and against request for conditional use

Arguments in support and against request for variance

Required legal advertisement

Notice to Parties of Interest

List of Parties of Interest

Notice to Applicant

Each document can be seen by clicking on the specific item highlighted above or upon request at the Athens Township Hall or by emailing zoningathenstwp@gmail.com

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP ZONING COMMISSION TO MEET IN SPECIAL SESSION ON JANUARY 5th, 2022

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The Athens Township Zoning Commission will meet in SPECIAL session on Wednesday, January 5th, 2022 at 6:00 pm (time) at The Athens County Library The Plains Branch, 14 S. Plains Road, The Plains, Ohio 45780 (place). Meetings are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

The meeting is to consider a recommendation to be forwarded to the Athens Township Trustees concerning a request by Hopewell Health Centers, Inc., owner and applicant for property identified as Athens County Auditor’s Parcel #’s A04-02405073-00 and part of A04-02405074-00 to rezone said parcels from OS, Open Space to B-1, Neighborhood Business (purpose).

At this time all persons entering the Plains Public Library building, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear a facial mask

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP ZONING COMMISSION TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT/CHANGES TO THE ATHENS TOWNSHIP ZONING CODE

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In accordance with Ohio Revised Code §519.12 (A) (2), notice is hereby given that a proposal has been by motion and vote approved by the Athens Township Zoning Commission to amend the text of the Zoning Code for the Athens Township portion of The Plains, Ohio. This proposal has been assigned Case #03-21 TA. A public hearing has been scheduled at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at the Athens County Public Library Plains Branch, 14 S. Plains Road, The Plains, Ohio 45780.
The existing/effective code and the proposed code changes are available for public inspection upon request from ten (10) days prior to until the date of the hearing. Documents may be viewed at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio 45701 or upon request sent to zoningathenstwp@gmail.com and reply with attachment. Following the hearing and meeting, which will include comment from the Athens County Regional Planning Commission upon approval, disapproval, or modification the recommendation of the Athens Township Zoning Commission shall within thirty (30) days be forwarded to the Athens Township Board of Trustees for their action.

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP ZONING COMMISSION TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON HOPEWELL HEALTH CENTERS REZONING REQUEST

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In accordance with Ohio Revised Code §519.12 (A) (2), notice is hereby given that an application has been filed with the Athens Township Zoning Commission by Hopewell Health Centers, Inc., owner and applicant for property identified as Athens County Auditor’s Parcel #’s A04-02405073-00 and part of A04-02405074-00. Applicant requests said parcels to be rezoned from OS, Open Space to B-1, Neighborhood Business. This application has been assigned Case #02-21 MA. A public hearing has been scheduled at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at the Athens County Public Library Plains Branch, 14 S. Plains Road, The Plains, Ohio 45780.

Plans and/or documents are listed below or are available for public inspection upon request from ten (10) days prior to until the date of the hearing. Documents may be viewed at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio 45701 or upon request sent to zoningathenstwp@gmail.com and reply with attachment. Following the hearing and meeting, which will include comment from the Athens County Regional Planning Commission upon approval, disapproval, or modification the recommendation of the Athens Township Zoning Commission shall within thirty (30) days be forwarded to the Athens Township Board of Trustees for their action.

The list of available documents for public viewing are

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP ZONING COMMISSION TO MEET DECEMBER 8th, 2021

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The Athens Township Zoning Commission will meet in regular session on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 6:00 pm at The Athens County Library The Plains Branch, 14 S. Plains Road, The Plains, Ohio 45780. Meetings are open to the public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

At this time all persons entering the building, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear a facial mask

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The Athens Township Board of Trustees will meet in regular session on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 5:30 PM.

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The meeting will be held at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio. The public may attend the meeting in person in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C). Those who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 must wear a facial mask while in the Township Hall and maintain a distance between others of no less than six (6) feet. The Trustees may limit the number of participants in the room to no more than ten (10). Proof of vaccination will NOT be required at the door.

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The Athens Township Board of Trustees will meet in regular session on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 5:30 PM.

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The meeting will be held at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio. The public may attend the meeting in person in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C). Those who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 must wear a facial mask while in the Township Hall and maintain a distance between others of no less than six (6) feet. The Trustees may limit the number of participants in the room to no more than ten (10). Proof of vaccination will NOT be required at the door.

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 ATHENS TOWNSHIP ZONING COMMISSION AND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEMBERS NEEDED!!!

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In order to implement the voter approved, citizen initiated  Zoning Code for a portion of The Plains, the Athens Township Trustees recruited volunteers to serve on a Zoning Commission. The Commission has completed their initial task of recommending to the Athens Township Trustees a zoning code and map that have been approved by a vote of the citizens in a portion of Athens Township known as The Plains. The Trustees are now asking for volunteers to fill 2 alternate positions on the Commission. The Commission considers amendments to the effective text and/or map by requests of citizens, the Trustees, or their own initiative.

In addition, there is need for 1 full member and 1 alternate member of the Board of Zoning Appeals. Board members must be a resident in the area included in the zoning district. The Board hears appeals for variances, conditional uses, and when questions arise concerning the administrative application of the zoning code.

If you would like to be considered for a position on either the Commission or the Board, please email a statement of interest to zoningathenstwp@gmail.com or mail a letter of interest to the Athens Township Trustees, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio 45701

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IS ESSENTIAL AND VITAL FOR LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT!!!

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ODOT ANNOUNCES SLIP REPAIR SCHEDULE FOR US 33 BETWEEN RICHLAND AVENUE AND PLEASANT HILL ROAD

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ODOT has announced that a landslide repair project will start on Monday, November 1, 2021 on U.S. 33 in Athens County. This is one of dozens of ODOT projects aimed at keeping small slips from growing into larger landslides.

The project is located on U.S. 33, between the Athens Corporation limits and Pleasant Hill Road. The eastbound and westbound shoulders will be closed for horizontal drain installation.

The majority of the landslide repair work will take place next year. The $2.2 million project is expected to wrap up on September 1, 2022.

Below is the link to the ODOT project statement

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/OHDOT/bulletins/2f883b6

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The Athens Township Board of Trustees will meet in regular session on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 5:30 PM.

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The meeting will be held at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio. The public may attend the meeting in person in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C). Those who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 must wear a facial mask while in the Township Hall and maintain a distance between others of no less than six (6) feet. The Trustees may limit the number of participants in the room to no more than ten (10). Proof of vaccination will NOT be required at the door.

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The Athens Township Board of Trustees will meet in regular session on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 5:30 PM.

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The meeting will be held at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio. The public may attend the meeting in person in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C). Those who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 must wear a facial mask while in the Township Hall and maintain a distance between others of no less than six (6) feet. The Trustees may limit the number of participants in the room to no more than ten (10). Proof of vaccination will NOT be required at the door.

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The Athens Township Trustees have been advised by The Plains Volunteer Fire Department that Trick or Treat on The Plains will be Sunday, October 31, 2021 from 5:30 – 7:00 PM.

The Athens Township Trustees want everyone to be safe so we recommend the following:

WALKING SAFETY

Cross streets at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks. Look left, right, and left again when crossing a street and keep looking as you cross.

Put electronic devices down, keep heads up and walk, and do not run across the street.

Instruct children to make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of them.

Always walk on sidewalks or paths when available. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible. Children should walk on direct routes with the fewest street crossings. Watch for cars that are turning or backing up. Never dart out into the street or cross between parked cars.

Adults should escort kids under the age of 12 for trick-or-treating. If kids are mature enough to be out without supervision, tell them to stick to familiar areas that are well lit and trick-or-treat in groups.

COSTUME SAFETY

Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and, if possible, choose light colors.

Choose face paint and makeup whenever possible instead of masks, which can obstruct a child’s vision.

Have kids carry glow sticks or flashlights to help them see and be seen by drivers.

When selecting a costume, make sure it is the right size to prevent trips and falls.

DRIVER SAFETY

Slow down and be especially alert in residential neighborhoods. Children are excited on Halloween and may move in unpredictable ways.

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP ZONING COMMISSION TO MEET OCTOBER 13th, 2021

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The Athens Township Zoning Commission will meet in regular session on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 6:00 pm at The Plains Community Park building, 65 Connett Road, The Plains, Ohio 45780. Meetings are open to the public in accordance with

Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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The Athens Township Board of Trustees will meet in regular session on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 5:30 PM.

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The meeting will be held at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio. The public may attend the meeting in person in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C). Those who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 must wear a facial mask while in the Township Hall and maintain a distance between others of no less than six (6) feet. The Trustees may limit the number of participants in the room to no more than ten (10). Proof of vaccination will NOT be required at the door.

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES CALL FOR SPECIAL MEETING

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Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of Athens Township, Athens County, Ohio will meet in special session at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio 45701 on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 10:00 AM to discuss facilities operating procedures for The Plains Community Park.

The public may attend the meeting in person with the wearing of facial masks required for those who are not vaccinated and the practice of social distancing observed.

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ATHENS-HOCKING SOLID WASTE DISTRICT ANNOUNCES ATHENS COUNTY RECYCLING DAY

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The Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District will hold a recycling event on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at the Athens County Fairgrounds, 286 W. Union Street, Athens, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Here is a list of items that may be accepted, some at a small fee, others at no charge. Paper shredding services will also be available.

All proceeds from scrap metal received will be donated to Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio to support community programs and projects. 

Recycle unwanted items and help Habitat for Humanity all at the same time!!!  

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For the safety of their club members and the public due to concerns over the recent spike in Delta Variant COVID-19 virus cases, The Plains Lions Club on September 7, 2021 voted to cancel The Plains Indian Mound Festival 2021 scheduled to be held on October 1-3, 2021 at The Plains Community Park. 
They are also cancelling the remaining 2021 Friday night Cruise-in’s, September 10, 2021 in Uptown Athens and October 1, 2021 at The Indian Mound Festival. CLICK HERE  for a link to the Club officers if there are any questions

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

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The Athens Township Board of Trustees will meet in regular session on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 5:30 PM.

The meeting will be held at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio. The public may attend the meeting in person in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C). Those who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 must wear a facial mask while in the Township Hall and maintain a distance between others of no less than six (6) feet. The Trustees may limit the number of participants in the room to no more than ten (10). Proof of vaccination will NOT be required at the door.

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BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TO HEAR CASE REGARDING HAPCAP HEADSTART PRE-SCHOOL AND PROGRAMMING OFFICES

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At The Plains Community Park on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 7:00 PM the Board of Zoning Appeals will hear a conditional use appeal from the Hocking/Athens/Perry Community Action Program (HAPCAP) to construct a building to be used as a pre-school for ages 3-5 and to use an existing building for organizational programming office space in an R-2 residential zone.

The list of available documents for public viewing are

Application

Zoning Map

Site Plan

Arguments in support of the request

Required legal advertisement

Notice to Parties of Interest

Notice to Applicant and Owner

5 part criteria of findings for consideration/approval of a Conditional Use

Documents may be seen by clicking on each specific item highlighted above or at the Athens Township Hall by arrangement by emailing zoningathenstwp@gmail.com

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ODOT TRAFFIC MONITORING CAMERAS

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The Ohio Department of Transportation has traffic monitoring cameras all over the State of Ohio. Here is a link to the cameras on US 33 looking north from SR 550 and a camera that is at the signaled off ramp of US 33 W at SR 682. The second camera is looking south, toward The Plains.

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ODOT ANNOUNCES AUGUST 23, 2021 AS THE DATE OF U.S. 33/JOHNSON ROAD CLOSURE

Project aimed at improving safety

ATHENS COUNTY – The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has announced that August 23, 2021 will be the day that the intersection of U.S. 33 and Johnson Road in Athens County will be closed as well as the median at the intersection. Both existing left turn lanes of US 33 will be removed (US 33E to River Road and US 33W to Johnson Road).  The River Road connection at US 33W will remain as a right in-right out. Traffic formerly using the intersection will use the SR 682 interchange and the SR 682 corridor through The Plains.

CLICK HERE for the official ODOT announcement

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2021

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The Athens Township Board of Trustees will meet in regular session on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 5:30 PM. Here is the tentative agenda.

The meeting will be held at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio. The public may attend the meeting in person in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C). Those who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 must wear a facial mask while in the Township Hall and maintain a distance between others of no less than six (6) feet. Proof of vaccination will NOT be required at the door.

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US 50 SANITARY SEWER PROJECT ROAD CLOSURE OF BALL DRIVE/WONDER HILLS DRIVE INTERSECTION

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In association with the Athens County USR 50 Sanitary Sewer project contractor D. V. Weber Construction, Inc. has announced starting at 7:00 AM, Thursday, July 22, 2021, the southern intersection of Ball Drive (TR 1208) and Wonder Hills Drive (TR 1137) will be closed for sanitary sewer line installation until 7:00 PM and each day thereafter, weather permitting, until the work is completed. Only a one (1) day closure is anticipated. Local and emergency traffic will be maintained however, if at all possible, residents of Kay Street, Emerson Street, Ann Street, Julian Drive, Sue Drive and upper Ball Drive are asked to use the northern portion of Wonder Hills Drive to access the area.

All motorists driving in any area of the US 50 Sanitary Sewer Project are asked to slow down and use caution where work is being conducted.

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, JULY 27, 2021

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The Athens Township Board of Trustees will meet in regular session on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 5:30 PM. CLICK HERE for the tentative agenda.

The meeting will be held at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio. The public may attend the meeting in person in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C). Those who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 must wear a facial mask while in the Township Hall and maintain a distance between others of no less than six (6) feet.

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US 50 SANITARY SEWER PROJECT ROAD CLOSURE OF BALL DRIVE

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In association with the Athens County USR 50 Sanitary Sewer project contractor Fields Excavating has announced starting at 7:00 AM, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 that Ball Drive (TR 1208) will be closed for sanitary sewer line installation until 7:00 PM and each day thereafter, weather permitting, until July 29, 2021 from 20 Ball Drive to 25 Ball Drive. Local and emergency traffic will be maintained.

RESIDENTS AND THOSE DRIVING IN ANY AREA OF THE US 50 SANITARY SEWER PROJECT ARE ASKED TO SLOW DOWN AND USE CAUTION WHERE WORK IS BEING CONDUCTED.

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ATHENS-HOCKING SOLID WASTE DISTRICT ANNOUNCES HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DATE

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The Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District has announced that it will be holding a HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP OFF DAY on Saturday, July 17th, 2021 from 9 AM to 1 PM in Nelsonville, Ohio at Hocking College parking lot #3. This event is for all residents of the Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District. For more information contact Jane Redfern, AHSWD Operations Coordinator at (740) 753-6885.

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP ZONING COMMISSION TO MEET JULY 14th

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The Athens Township Zoning Commission will meet in regular session on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 6:00 pm at The Plains Community Park building, 65 Connett Road, The Plains, Ohio 45780. Meetings are open to the public in accordance with

Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C).

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, JULY 13, 2021

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The Athens Township Board of Trustees will meet in regular session on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 5:30 PM. CLICK HERE for the tentative agenda.

The meeting will be held at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio. The public may attend the meeting in person in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C). Those who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 must wear a facial mask while in the Township Hall and maintain a distance between others of no less than six (6) feet.

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS APPROVES CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE PLAINS INTERMEDIATE  SCHOOL

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The Athens Township Board of Zoning Appeals held a public hearing at The Plains Community Park on June 17, 2021 to review a request from the Athens School District for approval of a conditional use permit to alter, add to, and use an existing public school located at 90 Connett Road in an R-1, single-family residential zone where such review is under the original jurisdiction of the Board of Zoning Appeals. The Board reviewed the plans and received public comment before rendering their decision. CLICK HERE to view the decision. Traffic patterns were required to be modified, directional signage installed, and a landscaping plan to screen the new bus drop-off area from Channingway Boulevard. CLICK HERE to view the latest plan submitted.

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ODOT Moving Forward with U.S. 33/Johnson Road Project

Project aimed at improving safety

ATHENS COUNTY – The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is moving forward with a project aimed at improving safety at the intersection of U.S. 33 and Johnson Road in Athens County.

There were 26 crashes at the intersection between 2009 and 2018. The project aims to reduce the number of conflict points at the intersection, therefore reducing the risk of severe crashes.

The Johnson Road connection to U.S. 33 will be closed. The median at the intersection will be closed and the existing left turn lanes will be removed. The River Road connection will remain as a right in-right out. Traffic formerly using the intersection will use the SR 682 interchange and the SR 682 corridor through The Plains.

The project is scheduled to be sold to a contractor in July 2021. The estimated construction schedule is August-October 2021.

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TO REVIEW PLANS FOR THE PLAINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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The Athens Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing at The Plains Community Park, 65 Connett Road, The Plains, Ohio 45780 on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 7:00 PM to review a request from the Athens School District for approval of a conditional use permit to alter, add to, and use an existing public school located at 90 Connett Road in an R-1, single-family residential zone where such review is under the original jurisdiction of the Board of Zoning Appeals.

  Documents in support of the application are available for public inspection at the Office of the Athens Township Trustees, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio 45701 or by clicking on each of the documents below.

APPLICATION     DRAWINGS     VICINITY MAP     LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT     LETTER TO APPLICANT     LETTER TO PARTIES OF INTEREST     MEETING AGENDA

There is also a drone type animation on YouTube…..CLICK HERE

NEW/ADDITION DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED TODAY/JUNE 11, 2021  CLICK HERE

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP ACCEPTING BIDS FOR TRUCK BED AND ACCESSORY PACKAGE

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Sealed bids are being received by the Athens Township Board of Trustees at the township office, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio 45701 until May 25, 2021 at 5:30 PM and at said time and place publicly opened and read aloud. Bids may be mailed, emailed, or delivered in advance of the public opening at the above address. The bid shall include the furnishing of all labor, materials and equipment necessary for a Dump Truck Accessory Package. Click here for the complete bid specifications or under APPLICATIONS (above) click on “Truck Bed and Accessories bid packet”

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR REZONING PROPOSAL

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In accordance with Ohio Revised Code §519.12 (E) (2), notice is hereby given that a recommendation was received by the Athens Township Board of Trustees from the Athens Township Zoning Commission on April 15, 2021 concerning an application filed with the Athens Township Zoning Commission by David K. Bonewit, owner and applicant, for property located at 11538 Valley Drive, The Plains, Ohio 45780, Parcel ID #s A04-00200186-00 and #A04-00200187-00. Applicant requested said parcels to be rezoned from R-1, Residential/Single-family to R-3, Apartments/Institutional. The application was assigned Case #01-21 MA. In accordance with Ohio Revised Code §519.12 (E) (3) a public hearing has been scheduled at 4:30 PM on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at the Plains Community Park, 65 Connett Road, The Plains, Ohio 45780. Persons interested in the application may appear and voice their opinions with respect thereto.  Plans and/or documents are available for public inspection upon request from ten (10) days prior to until the date of the hearing and may be viewed at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio 45701 or upon request sent to steve.pierson.tpzc@gmail.com and reply with attachment.

Ohio Revised Code §519.12 (H) states that “…Within twenty days after its public hearing, the board of township trustees shall either adopt or deny the recommendations of the township zoning commission or adopt some modification of them. If the board denies or modifies the commission’s recommendations, a majority vote of the board shall be required...”.

The public hearing will include review of a recommendation to the Athens Township Trustees from the Athens Township Zoning Commission and a recommendation from the Athens County Regional Planning Commission upon approval, disapproval, or suggestions.

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES, ATHENS COUNTY ENGINEER, AND ATHENS COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION OPPOSE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CLOSURE OF JOHNSON ROAD

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On March 10, 2021, The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) held a public meeting to discuss the proposed closure of the median at the US 33/Johnson Road/River Road at grade intersection. Public comment was taken until April 10, 2021.

On February 23, 2021, Athens County Engineer Jeff Maiden sent a letter to ODOT in agreement with the median closure but not the closure of Johnson Road (CR 7) until the impact of traffic diverted to the SR 682/US 33 interchange could be evaluated. Mr. Maiden’s remarks were based in part on a traffic study review conducted by Paul C. Goodhue, P.E, PTOE, Goodhue Consulting, Inc., President.

On April 1, 2021, the Athens County Regional Planning Commission submitted comments to ODOT in full agreement with Mr. Maiden’s suggestions and ODOT responded on April 7, 2021.