LEGAL NOTIC

Franklin Township

Mercer County, Ohio

The Franklin Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider the application for a Variance Request on the 18th day of May, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Franklin Township House, 6805 St. Rt. 219, Celina. The application, submitted by Mark Gottschall, requests a Variance in the set-back requirements for the property located at 5332 Lake Drive, Celina OH 45822.

Section 1127:39 of the Zoning Code requires a Minimum of 25' for the front year set-back. The applicant is requesting a Variance of 17' in the front yard set-back for the construction of a garage on the property.

Gary Schwieterman

Franklin Township Zoning Inspector

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

MERCER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

O.R.C. 303.14

A public hearing will be held before the Mercer County Board of Zoning Appeals on May 5, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. at the Jefferson Township House, 7171 Havemann Road, Celina, OH, for general business and for the purpose of hearing the following:

An application by Scott and Angie Gehle, located at 509 Harbor Point Drive, Celina, OH 45822 for an accessory addition  requiring setback adjustments.

Board of Zoning Appeals of Mercer County

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public notice of meeting

Celina Board of Zoning Appeals

APRIL 30, 2026

The Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Celina will hold a public meeting on Thursday, April 30, 2026,in the Celina Administration Building, 225 N. Main Street (second floor in the City Council Chambers).The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. to consider the following request(s).

First item on the agenda is a request from Bruce Lockwood at 120 N. Enterprise Street. He is requesting a variance in setbacks to rebuild his existing structure in the same location after demolition.

Additional information may be obtained from the City Engineering Department 711, Hierholzer Street, Celina, and phone 419-586-1144. ALL INTERESTED PERSON ARE URGED TO ATTEND. Landowner or his signed designee must attend this meeting.

Garrett Lutz, Secretary

Board of Zoning Appeals

City of Celina

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Hopewell Township Zoning Commission

O.R.C. 519.12

A public hearing will be held before the Hopewell Township Zoning Commission on April 28, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. at the Hopewell Township House, 9708 Canary Road, Celina, OH, for the general business of the board and also for the purpose of hearing the following: 

An application by Robert and Tina Swain to build a garage (i.e. an accessory building) requiring setback adjustments at their residence located at 4515 Frahm Pike, Celina, OH 45882.

Herb Muhlenkamp,

Fiscal Officer of Hopewell Township 

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

MARION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

A public hearing will be held before the Marion Township Board of Zoning Appeals on Monday April 27, 2026, at 8:00 P.M. at the Marion Township Building, 8078 Marion Drive, Maria Stein, OH for the purpose of hearing the following:

The application of Douglas and Teresa Grieshop, 7352 Indian Trail Road, Maria Stein, OH. They are requesting a front yard variance to construct an Accessory Structure on their residential lot. They are requesting that the Accessory Structure be located closer to the public right-of-way than the residence. This residential lot is located at the above address, in Section 26, Marion Township.

The application of Marcus A. Otte, 1486 Rolfes Road, Maria Stein, OH. He is requesting a front yard variance to construct an Accessory Structure on their residential lot. He is requesting that the Accessory Structure be located closer to the public right-of-way than the residence. This residential lot is located at the above address, in Section 35, Marion Township.

Board of Zoning Appeals of Marion Township

Dale Homan, Chairman

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE AND PUBLIC MEETING

Notice is hereby given that an application for variance has been submitted by Kyle Dues, to the Village of Coldwater Board of Appeals for the property located at 404 South Second Street, Coldwater, Ohio.

Applicant requests a Variance as per Section IV - Use Regulations of Zoning Ordiance No. 1761 for the Village of Coldwater for the said property. The owner is proposing to construct a duplex in a R-3 zoning district which requires a conditional use by the Boards of Zoning appeals. The proposed duplex will exceed the maximum allowable building space and will encroach on the rear yard  setback which will require a Variance by the Board of Zoning Appeals.

The Board of Planning and Zoning Appeals may not act upon this request prior to notification of adjacent property owners. Any such property owner may submit written objections to the office of the Village Manager at 610 West Sycamore Street, Coldwater, OH 45828. Written objections must be received prior to the Board of Appeals Meeting at 4:30 P.M. on Wednesday April 15, 2026. Any person may attend this public meeting and speak for or against this application.

Ref: A6-2026 

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE

AND PUBLIC MEETING

Notice is hereby given that an application for variance has been submitted by Robert Fowler, to the Village of Coldwater Board of Appeals for the property located at 825 Cecelia Drive, Coldwater, Ohio.

Applicant requests a Variance as per Section IV - Use Regulations of Zoning Ordiance No. 1761 for the Village of Coldwater for the said property. The owner is proposing to replace his current shed with a larger shed. The proposed shed will exceed the maximum allowable size of 150 square feet and will encroach on the rear yard  setback which will require a Variance by the Board of Zoning Appeals.

The Board of Planning and Zoning Appeals may not act upon this request prior to notification of adjacent property owners. Any such property owner may submit written objections to the office of the Village Manager at 610 West Sycamore Street, Coldwater, OH 45828. Written objections must be received prior to the Board of Appeals Meeting at 4:30 P.M. on Wednesday April 15, 2026. Any person may attend this public meeting and speak for or against this application.

Ref: A5-2026 

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The Village of Osgood will conduct a public hearing on Saturday, April 25th at 8:00 am at the Village Council Chambers located at 125 Main Street, Osgood, Ohio to consider the following Ordinance:

Ordinance to Rezone Lots 150 and 151 in Westfield Acres Subdivision to the Village of Osgood From R-1 Residential to R-3 Urban Residential Classification and Declaring an Emergency

Please go to the Osgood Post Office located at 25 W Main St, Osgood, Ohio 45351 or email villageofosgood@hotmail.com to view the ordinance in its entirety. 

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

There will be an organizational meeting for the Liberty Township Zoning Board of Appeals and The Zoning Commission Board on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. This meeting will be held at the township building followed by the regular monthly meeting.

Jill Thomas

Liberty Township Fiscal Officer

1918 Oregon Rd.

Celina, OH  45822

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

DUBLIN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

O.R.C. 303.14

A public hearing will be held before the Dublin Township Board of Zoning Appeals on March 31, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. at the Dublin Township House, 3750 US 33, Rockford, Ohio, for the purpose of hearing the following: 

An application by Eric Brunswick, for a conditional use permit to allow for a taxidermy shop to be located at 10637 State Route 118, Rockford, Ohio 45882.

And  

An application by Kortney Stachler, 3879 State Route 707, Rockford, Ohio 45882 for conditional use to allow for a taxidermy shop at that location.

Dublin Township Board of Zoning Appeals of Mercer County, Ohio

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