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Zoning

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.

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 consider amendments to the voter approved zoning code and map adopted by the resident electors of the area regulated by the zoning code.

The Commission was appointed by the Athens Township Board of Trustees having the powers, purposes, and provisions set forth in Ohio Revised Code §§ 519.01 to 519.99, inclusive, including additions to territory in which a township zoning plan is in effect. All meetings are open to the public in accordance with

Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 (C)

At each meeting both a public comment period and a question & answer session at the beginning and end of each meeting, respectively, encourage citizen participation.

Special meetings may occur at other times and/or locations with prior public notice.

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Athens County Ohio Township Trustees

Your Elected Officials

Athens Township, Athens County, Ohio Ted Linscott

Ted Linscott, Chairman

Term ending 12-31-2027

740-707-5182

tlinscott@athenstwp.com

Athens Township, Athens County, Ohio Steve Pierson

Steve Pierson, Vice-Chairman

Athens Township, Athens County, Ohio Brian Baker

Brian Baker, Trustee

Term ending 12-31-2025

740-591-6703

brianbaker928@gmail.com