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 July 21, 2025, 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 Russell J. Puthoff, 3115 Harrison Road, Celina, OH 45822. 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 10, 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 the Steve Stammen, to the Village of Coldwater Board of Appeals for the property located at 1020 Terrace Ave., Coldwater OH.

Applicant requests a Variance to the rear yard setback, as per Section IV - Use Regulations of Zoning Ordinance No. 1661 for the Village Coldwater for the said property. The owner is proposing to construct a covered deck which will encroach the rear yard setback by 7' which requires 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 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Any person may attend this public meeting and speak for or against this application.

Ref: A2-2025

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

MERCER COUNTY ZONING COMMISSION

O.R.C. 303.12

A public hearing will be held before the Mercer County Zoning Commission on July 21, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. at the Mercer County Central Services Building, 220 West Livingston Street, Celina, OH 45822 for general business and for the purpose of hearing the following: 

A proposal by the Mercer County Commissioners to amend the zoning code to address large and small solar energy facilities, minor adjustments to the rules regarding special gatherings and wedding receptions at Bed and Breakfasts, and alterations to bring the code into compliance with recent amendments to Ohio law by the legislature. 

Zoning Commission of Mercer County, Ohio

154-C

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LIBERTY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

O.R.C. 519.14

A public hearing will be held before the Liberty Township Board of Zoning Appeals on July 1, 2025, at 6:30 P.M. at the Liberty Township Office, 1485 Frahm Pike, Celina, Ohio, for general business and for the purpose of hearing the following: 

An application by Gregory and Carrie Kittle, residing at 250 Strable Rd. Rockford, Ohio, for yard setback variances to construct a pole barn at their residence. 

An application by Bryan and Jennifer Kuhn, residing at 7068 Erastus Durbin Rd., Celina, Ohio, for setback variances to construct garage at their residence.

Liberty Township Board of Zoning Appeals of Mercer County, Ohio

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING

Celina Board of Zoning Appeals

JUNE 26, 2025

The Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Celina will hold a public meeting on Thursday June 26, 2025, in the Celina Administration Building, 225 N. Main St. (second floor In the City Council Chambers). The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. to consider the following request(s):

For review is a request by Comstor Outdoor to install a digital billboard at 1610 Industrial Dr. (Rhino's Auto). The sign is larger than the allowable square footage. Zoning is M-2.

Additional Information may be obtained from the City Engineering Department, 308 Portland Street, Celina, and phone 419-586-1144. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE URGED TO ATTEND. Landowner or his signed designee must attend this meeting.

Vince Barnhart, Secretary Board of Zoning Appeals, City of Celina

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LEGAL NOTICE

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 16th day of June, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Franklin Township House, 6805 St. Rt. 219, Celina. The application, submitted by Aaron and Alison Mayes, requests a Variance in the set-back and height requirements for the property located at 5297 Prairie View Drive, Celina, OH 45822.

As per Section 1127:34 of the Zoning Code, the front yard set-back is to be 30'. The applicants are requesting a Variance of 2' in the front yard set-back. There is also a Height Maximum of 18'. The applicants are requesting a Variance of 1' for the construction of a building 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 June 5, 2025, at 5:30 P.M. at the Jefferson Township House, 7171 Havemann Road, Celina, OH, for the purpose of hearing the following: 

An application by Garrett Gray, for a variance for his property at  7440 St. Rt.703, Celina, OH 45822, to put in a swimming pool on the property with an automatic cover rather than a 6' fence.   

An application by Jim Sudhoff for a variance for his property at 2605 Summit Street, Celina, OH 45822 to allow setback adjustments for new construction at that location.  

Board of Zoning Appeals of Mercer County 

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

MERCER COUNTY ZONING COMMISSION

O.R.C. 303.12

A public hearing will be held before the Mercer County Zoning Commission on June 17, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. at the Mercer County Central Services Building, 220 West Livingston Street, Celina, OH 45822 for general business and for the purpose of hearing the following: 

A proposal by the Mercer County Commissioners to amend the zoning code to address large and small solar energy facilities, minor adjustments to the rules regarding special gatherings and wedding receptions at Bed and Breakfasts, and alterations to bring the code into compliance with recent amendments to Ohio law by the legislature.

Zoning Commission of Mercer County, Ohio  

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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 May 20, 2025, at 7:30 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 Travis and Audrey Nuttle to build an accessory building requiring setback adjustments at their residence located at 3577 Fetters Road, Rockford, OH 45882.

Herb Muhlenkamp,

Fiscal Officer of

Hopewell Township

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LEGAL NOTICE

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 12th day of May, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Franklin Township House, 6805 St. Rt. 219 Celina. The application, submitted by Kristi Shaner, requests a Variance in the set-back requirements for the property located at 5131 Shore Drive, Celina, OH 45822.

As per Section 1127:30 of the Zoning Code, the front yard set-back is to be 25' from the Common Ground. The applicants are requesting a Variance of 20' in the front yard set-back for the construction of a roof over an existing front porch on the property.

Gary Schwieterman

Franklin Township Zoning Inspector

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