Zoning
The purpose of Zoning is to guide and regulate the planning, subdividing, and development of land within the township in order to promote and protect the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the present and future property owners.
Zoning is among the powers given to the township by the state legislature. The Zoning Resolution, together with the Comprehensive Plan, establishes a framework for land use activity within the township. There are several components to zoning and planning within Etna Township.
The Zoning Office
The Zoning Office serves as the enforcement authority over the Zoning Resolution. This includes investigating complaints, enforcing compliance, and issuing zoning permits. The Zoning Office also inspects nuisance and junk motor vehicle complaints as well as provides support and guidance to the Board of Zoning Appeals, Zoning Commission, and Board of Trustees in zoning, planning, and land use issues.
Feel free to contact the Zoning Office with any questions regarding the above areas. Additionally, please call or email our department with any complaints regarding zoning violations or nuisance properties. See the Frequently Asked Questions page for questions regarding zoning permits.
Contact Info
81 Liberty Street
PO Box 188
Etna, OH 43018-0188
Phone: 740-927-7717
Fax: 740-927-1699
To ensure that we can serve you as efficiently as possible, please contact our office and make an appointment before stopping at the township hall.
Zoning Commission
The Zoning Commission consists of five regular members and two alternate members who are citizens of Etna Township, appointed by the Board of Trustees to make recommendations regarding future development. The Zoning Commission makes recommendations to the Board of Trustees on Zoning Map and Text Amendments as well as any changes or updates to the Comprehensive Plan. In Etna Township the Zoning Commission also serves as the Architectural Review Board and is active in reviewing and updating the township Zoning Resolution.
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) consists of five regular members and one alternate member who are citizens of Etna Township, appointed by the Board of Trustees to make quasi-judicial decisions regarding the use of land in the Township. The BZA hears and decides cases on Area Variances, Use Variances, Conditional Uses, and Appeals.
Board of Trustees
The Etna Township Board of Trustees makes the final decision regarding any amendments to the township Zoning Resolution, Zoning Map, and Comprehensive Plan. The Board is also responsible for appointing members to the Board of Zoning Appeals and Zoning Commission.
Zoning Resolutions (below are not up to date)
Applications & Fees
Comprehensive Plan
CONTACT
Town Hall 740-927-7717
Garage 740-927-8866
PO BOX 188
81 Liberty Street
Etna, OH 43018-0188
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