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Cemeteries

Athens Township Cemetery Rules and Regulations Policy Athens Township Unclaimed Body or Indigent Person Burial Policy Athens Township Indigent Person Burial or Cremation Application

The Plains Community Park

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, slightly south of Slater Lane on the south, and Lemaster Road on the west (approximately). View 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

ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2025

A regular but rescheduled meeting of the Athens Township Board of Trustees will be held at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, Ohio on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 starting at 5:30 PM. The meetings of March 25, 2025 and April 8, 2025 have been cancelled When available… Read More »ATHENS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO MEET TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2025

Zoning Code

Athens Twp. Zoning Code effective/current (amended 2-20-2022)Athens Twp. Zoning Code original adopted 11-3-2020 The zoned area of Athens Township is bordered by Pine Street on the north, the Hocking River on the east, slightly south of Slater Lane on the south, and Lemaster Road on the west (approximately).

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 12/31/24)sean.jones.tpzc@gmail.com Brian Dearing, Vice-Chair (5 year term ending 12/31/28)brian.dearing.tpzc@gmail.com Ken Robinson, Secretary (5 year term ending 12/31/27)ken.robinson.tpzc@gmail.com RESIGNED – SEAT VACANT/AVAILABLE Richard Fernow (5 year term ending 12/31/26)rick.fernow.tpzc@gmail.com Teena Thornton (5… 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 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,… Read More »Athens Twp. Zoning Commission Mission Statement

Zoning Commission Meetings

The Athens Township Zoning Commission meets on the third Tuesday of each month The Athens Township Zoning Commission meets as needed 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… Read More »Zoning Commission Meetings