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Building Reservation Calendar and Schedule of Fees Rules and Regulations Park Grounds and Shelter House Project Basketball Court Project

The zoned area of Athens Township is bordered by Pine Street on the north, the Hocking River on the east, between Slater Lane and Porter Lane on the south, and Lemaster Road just west of Connett Road on the west. View effective Zoning Map

BLACKBURN ROAD SLIP REPAIR

ATHENS TOWNSHIP ACCEPTING BIDS FOR BLACKBURN ROAD SLIP REPAIR Sealed bids for labor and materials to repair a road slip on S. Blackburn Road will be received by mail addressed to the Athens Township Board of Trustees, 313 W. Union St, Athens, Ohio 45701 until a 5:30 p.m. deadline on… Read More »BLACKBURN ROAD SLIP REPAIR

Zoning Code

Athens Twp Zoning Code amended/effective – January 3, 2026 Athens Twp. Zoning Code amended – February 20, 2022 Athens Twp. Zoning Code originally adopted – November 3, 2020 The zoned area of Athens Township is bordered by Pine Street on the north, the Hocking River on the east, between Slater… Read More »Zoning Code

Zoning Commission Members

Zoning Commission MembersAthens Township Zoning CommissionMailing Address:313 West Union StreetAthens, OH 45701-2327 Members:Sean Jones, Chair (5 year term ending 12/31/29)sean.jones.tpzc@gmail.com Brian Dearing, Vice-Chair/Secretary (5 year term ending 12/31/28)brian.dearing.tpzc@gmail.com Susan Jenning (5 year term ending 12/31/27)susan.jenning.tpzc@gmail.com Richard Fernow (5 year term ending 12/31/26)rick.fernow.tpzc@gmail.com Teena Thornton (5 year term ending 12/31/30)teena.thornton.tpzc@gmail.com Alternates:Two… Read More »Zoning Commission Members

ACCEPTING BIDS FOR POLE BUILDING SHED

Sealed bids for labor and materials to construct a pole building shed 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 November 26, 2024 and at that time and place will… Read More »ACCEPTING BIDS FOR POLE BUILDING SHED

Athens Twp. Zoning Commission Mission Statement

To preserve the character of the Athens Township portion of The Plains and guide its development for the benefit of its citizens, The Athens Township Zoning Commission is dedicated to the long-term development of The Plains, Ohio, with an eye toward neighborhood preservation and economic sustainability. With the community’s prime… Read More »Athens Twp. Zoning Commission Mission Statement

Zoning Commission Meetings

The Athens Township Zoning Commission meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the Athens County Public Library Plains Branch, 14 S. Plains Road, The Plains, Ohio 45780 at 6:00 PM on the third Tuesday of each month in order to consider amendments to the voter approved zoning code… Read More »Zoning Commission Meetings

Public Hearing Slideshow Presentation

Zoning Commission presentation endorsing adoptionApril 29, 2020 Public Hearing Slideshow Presentation

Zoning Commission Survey Results pre-adoption

You can find results to our zoning survey here: Athens Township Zoning Commission Introductory Survey for Residents