ATHENS TWP. ZONING COMMISSION MISSION STATEMENT
To preserve the character 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 location, highway access, good schools, abundant public services, low property costs and proximity to Athens and Ohio University, the Zoning Commission seeks to retain the uniqueness of The Plains by means of rules and procedures designed to enhance, extend, protect and preserve the community through the implementation of a zoning code and comprehensive plan.
Guided by a philosophy of residential authority over outside interests, the Zoning Commission is devoted to the improvement and advancement of The Plains for current and future generations.