Announcements:
Topic: Board of Zoning Appeals - Variance
When: September 21, 2023 @ 7:00PM
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Wayne Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on September 21, 2023, at 7:00 pm. at the Wayne Twp. Admin. Building, 6050 N. Clarksville Rd., Waynesville, OH, to consider: A variance and conditional use/site plan application filed by Kevin Forrest for property located at 5564 Elbon Rd., (PID #0903400012) to convert an existing barn into a detached secondary dwelling unit. He seeks a variance from §3.209.2(A)(1) and §2.302.2 regarding setbacks for a secondary detached dwelling unit, and from section 3.209.2(A)(4) for the size of the detached secondary dwelling unit. §1.306 also applies. The applicant also seeks conditional use/site plan approval to convert the existing accessory building into a detached secondary dwelling unit. §3.209.2, §1.304, and §1.305 apply. Information is on file and available for public inspection at the Wayne Twp. Office of the Zoning Inspector,6050 N. Clarksville Rd., Waynesville, (513)897-3010 ext.2 or staceylowing@waynetownship.us. Hours Mon. through Fri. 8am-4:30.
The applicant wishes to convert an existing barn into a detached secondary dwelling unit. This requires conditional use/site plan approval. The proposed secondary dwelling unit slightly exceeds the maximum allowable size by about 120 square feet. This requires a variance. The existing barn also is about 88 feet from the right-of-way line, where 100 is required, which requires a variance. The property size is 15.14 acres.
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Posted: September 6, 2023
Topic: Board of Zoning Appeals - Variance
When: August 17, 2023 @ 7:00PM
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Wayne Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at 7:00 pm. at the Wayne Township Administration Building, 6050 N. Clarksville Rd., Waynesville, OH, to consider: 1. An application filed by Jodee Ball for property located at 5337 Lytle Rd. PID# 0502300052 and 0502300053 (which would be combined together) for a variance from §3.208.2(A) regarding number of accessory buildings over 200 square feet. §1.306 also applies.
Information is on file and available for public inspection at the Wayne Twp. Office of the Zoning Inspector,6050 N. Clarksville Rd., Waynesville, (513)897-3010 ext.2 or staceylowing@waynetownship.us. Hours Mon. through Fri. 8-4:30.
The applicant wishes to construct a 48’ by 60’ pole barn but requires a variance as only one accessory building over 200 square feet is permitted on a property of this size. They currently have a detached garage that is over 200 square feet. If this variance were to be approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals, the structure could not be built until the two lots (the property with the house at 5337 Lytle Rd, and the vacant adjacent lot were combined into one lot—an accessory building cannot be built on a vacant lot- the proposed location is within the current vacant lot)
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Posted: August 7, 2023
*** NOTICE ***
Special
Trustee’s Meeting
The Wayne Township Board of Trustees have scheduled a special meeting for:
Friday: July 28, 2023 at 5:00 PM.
Purpose of the meeting:
Board President Diane Colvin has called a Special Board meeting for Friday July 28, 2023 at 5:00 pm to consider approving the passage of a Resolution to ask the Warren County Auditor to certify the revenue that would be generated by a 2.25 mill levy for minimal full-time staffing of personnel, first responders, to supplement vacancies in the schedule due to lack of available volunteers and part-time people, to respond out of the Wayne Township Fire Station.
The Board will need to take action on this Resolution prior to its regular scheduled meeting on August 1, 2023.
If you have any questions, please contact the
Wayne Township Administrator at:
Office 897-3010 Ext. 5
Or
Cell # (937) 603-3850
Posted: July 25, 2023
Chip Seal / Slurry Seal Project
All subdivisions roads on this year's Chip-Seal list have been finished as of Monday, July 12th.:
Sandy Run
Henderson
Spartan Hill
Hacker Farm
Thank you for your patience and consderation during ths process. We will now start the Slurry Seal part on Tuesday of this week and be completed by the end of this week.
Thank you everyone for your cooperation on ths resurfacing project !!!
Posted July 12, 2023
Topic: Board of Zoning Appeals - Variance
When: June 15, 2023 @ 7:00PM
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Wayne Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on Thurs. June 15, 2023, at 7:00 pm. at the Wayne Township Administration Building, 6050 N. Clarksville Rd., Waynesville, OH, to consider:
1. An application filed by Brian Nevels for property located at 9412 Old Stage Rd. (PID# 0633400028) for a variance from §3.208.2(A) regarding number of accessory buildings over 200 square feet. §1.306 also applies.
The applicant needs a variance in order to construct a 720 square foot pole barn for vehicle and lawn equipment storage. This variance is for the number of buildings over 200 square feet on the property.
2. An application filed by RDA Group Architects for James Harvey, for property located at 8341 Stockholm Ct. (PID #1024180003) for a variance from §2.302.2 regarding rear yard setback. §1.306 also applies.
The property owner would like an addition to the rear of the property but requires a variance because the addition encroaches on the required rear yard 50 foot setback by 7 feet.
Information is on file and available for public inspection at the Wayne Twp. Office of the Zoning Inspector,6050 N. Clarksville Rd., Waynesville, (513)897-3010 ext.2 or staceylowing@waynetownship.us. Hours Mon. through Fri. 8-4:30.
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Posted: June 2, 2023
In observance of Memorial Day, our office will be closed on Monday, May 29th.
To honor those who have served.
New Electric Rates $0.0683 per kWh
Wayne Township has signed an agreement to enter into a 24 month Electric Aggregation agreement with Energy Harbor LLC, an Ohio based corporation with its principal place of business in Akron, Ohio.
The new rates will begin with the July meter reading dates and remain at this same rate through July 2025.
Pricing: @ $0.0683per kWh.
Reminder: These rates are for residents in the unincorporated areas of Wayne Township and include customers of of both Duke and DP&L delivery areas.
Information on how to "join the program" or "opt out of the program": open PDF below.
Posted: May 16, 2023
Topic: Board of Trustees - Site Plan Review
When: May 16, 2023 @ 7:30PM
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Wayne Township Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Wayne Township Administration Building, 6050 N. Clarksville Rd., Waynesville, OH, to consider an application filed by Jim Danis, for property located at 4488 E. St. Rt. 73 (PID: 0507200002). The applicant seeks site plan approval to make modifications to a previously approved site plan for a dog hotel/resort/training facility and café for patrons. Further information is available by calling Wayne Township at (513) 897-3010 ext. 2, or staceylowing@waynetownship.us, and is on file at 6050 N. Clarksville Rd., Waynesville, OH. Hours: Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30pm.
The modifications are that the applicant added a canopy to the front of the building, which then caused a new parking lot layout/design. This meant that they had to resubmit for a modified site plan.
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Posted: May 1, 2023
Come out and see us.
We are accepting applications for new Fire and EMS members.
We will even train you.
Great way to give back to your community.
Topic: Board of Zonng Appeals
When April 20, 2023 @ 7:00PM
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Wayne Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on Thurs. April 20, 2023, at 7:00 pm. at the Wayne Twp. Admin. Building, 6050 N. Clarksville Rd., Waynesville, OH, to consider: An application filed by Robert Angel for property located at 4943 E. Old St. Rt. 73 (PID #0507400015) for a variance from §3.303.5(B)(4) regarding driveway distance from side property line. §1.306 also applies. Information is on file and available for public inspection at the Wayne Twp. Office of the Zoning Inspector,6050 N. Clarksville Rd., Waynesville, (513)897-3010 ext.2 or staceylowing@waynetownship.us. Hours Mon. through Fri. 8-4:30.
The applicant wishes to build a single-family home, and the driveway would be one foot from the side property line rather than 5 feet as required, due to the location of an existing barn.
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Posted: April 7, 2023
Topic: Board of Zonng Appeals
When April 20, 2023 @ 7:00PM
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Wayne Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on Thurs. April 20, 2023, at 7:00 pm. at the Wayne Township Administration Building, 6050 N. Clarksville Rd., Waynesville, OH, to consider: An application filed by Casey Kiger for property located at 3083 Old St. Rt. 122 (PID# 0915101010) for a variance from §3.208.2(A) regarding number and footprint of accessory buildings. §1.306 also applies. Information is on file and available for public inspection at the Wayne Twp. Office of the Zoning Inspector,6050 N. Clarksville Rd., Waynesville, (513)897-3010 ext.2 or staceylowing@waynetownship.us. Hours Mon. through Fri. 8-4:30.
The applicant wishes to build a 30’ by 40’ building in his rear yard. To do so, he needs a variance as he has another shed over 200 square feet, and because he would have more square feet of accessory buildings than is permitted.
Posted: April 7, 2023
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Wayne Township Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 7:30 p.m., at the Wayne Twp. Admin. Building, 6050 N. Clarksville Rd., Waynesville, OH, pursuant to O.R.C. 519.12, to take public comments and enact a resolution on proposed text amendments to the Wayne Township Zoning Code/resolution. Stacey Lowing is responsible for giving notice of this hearing by publication. Further information regarding these amendments is available by contacting her at (513) 897-3010 ext. 2, or staceylowing@waynetownship.us, and is on file at the Wayne Twp. Admin. Bldg., 6050 N. Clarksville Rd, Waynesville.
Hours Mon. through Fri. 8am-4:30 pm.
Posted: April 3, 2023
Topic: Zoning Commission
When April 6, 2023 @ 7:00PM
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Wayne Township Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 7:00 p.m., at the Wayne Twp. Admin. Building, 6050 N. Clarksville Rd., Waynesville, OH, pursuant to O.R.C. 519.12, to take public comments and make a motion on proposed text amendments to the Wayne Township Zoning Code/resolution. After the conclusion of the Zoning Commission hearing, the matter will be forwarded to the Board of Township Trustees for its action.
Further information regarding these amendments is available by contacting Stacey Lowing at (513) 897-3010 ext. 2, or staceylowing@waynetownship.us, and is on file at the Wayne Township Admin. Building, 6050 N. Clarksville Rd, Waynesville. Hours M-F 8am-4:30 pm.
Posted: JMarch 10, 2023
Topic: Board of Trustees
Site Plan Approval
When March 21, 2023 @ 7:00PM
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Wayne Township Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at the Wayne Township Administration Building, 6050 N. Clarksville Rd., Waynesville, OH, to consider an application filed by Jim Danis, for property located at 4488 E. St. Rt. 73 (PID: 0507200002). The applicant seeks site plan approval to construct a dog hotel/resort/training facility and café for patrons.
Further information is available by calling Wayne Township at (513) 897-3010 ext. 2, or staceylowing@waynetownship.us, and is on file at 6050 N. Clarksville Rd., Waynesville, OH.
Posted: March 3, 2023
Topic: Board of Zonng Appeals
When March 16, 2023 @ 7:00PM
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Wayne Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on Thurs. March 16, 2023, at 7:00 pm. at the Wayne Township Administration Building, 6050 N. Clarksville Rd., Waynesville, OH, to consider: An application filed by James Stump for property located at 9068 Old Stage Rd. (PID# 0633400040) for a variance from §3.208.2(B) regarding setbacks for an accessory building. §1.306 also applies. Information is on file and available for public inspection at the Wayne Twp. Office of the Zoning Inspector, (513)897-3010 ext.2 or staceylowing@waynetownship.us.
The applicant wishes to construct a 24’ by 24’ building along the Cook-Jones Rd. frontage. He has a corner lot. The proposed building would be in the front yard (in front of the house) and about 18 feet from the property line.
Posted: March 3, 2023
Topic: Board of Zonng Appeals
When March 2, 2023 @ 7:00PM
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. The Wayne Township Zoning Commission will hold a first public hearing at 7:00 pm, Thursday, March 2, 2023, at the Wayne Township Administration Building, 6050 N. Clarksville Rd., Waynesville, OH, to take public comment regarding an application filed by Brian Phillips to rezone property located at 4138 E. St. Rt. 73, Waynesville, PID # 0507151017, from B-1 and R-1 to B-3.
Topic: Board of Trustees APPROVED
When March 7, 2023 @ 7:30PM
2. The Wayne Township Board of Trustees will hold a second public hearing at 7:30 pm, Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at the Wayne Township Administration Building, 6050 N. Clarksville Rd., Waynesville, OH, to take public comment regarding an application filed by Brian Phillips to rezone property located at 4138 E. St. Rt. 73, Waynesville, PID # 0507151017, from B-1 and R-1 to B-3. The board will also take public comment on a site plan for the same property, submitted by Brian Phillips and Perry Purkey, agent. The site plan is for a landscaping service/garden center.
Further information is available by contacting Wayne Township at (513) 897-3010 ext. 2, or staceylowing@waynetownship.us, and is on file at 6050 N. Clarksville Rd, Waynesville.
Posted: February 17, 2023
Topic: Board of Zonng Appeals DENIED
When February 16, 2023 @ 7:00PM
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Wayne Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at 7:00 pm. at the Wayne Township Administration Building, 6050 N. Clarksville Rd., Waynesville, OH, to consider: A conditional use/site plan application filed by Kassie Webb for property located at 4512 Lytle Rd., Waynesville, OH (PID #0508200053). She seeks conditional use/site plan approval to operate an indoor event/recreational facility. §1.304 and §1.305 apply. Information is on file and available for public inspection at the Wayne Twp. Office of the Zoning Inspector,
(513)897-3010 ext. 2, or staceylowing@waynetownship.us
The applicant would like to have an event venue in her existing barn.
Posted: February 6, 2023
Monday , January 16th, 2023
The Wayne Township Board of Trustees
Wish all of our residents a
Happy Holiday and New Year.
OFFICE will be CLOSED
Monday, December 26th and
Monday, January 2nd
For the holidays.
Did You Know???
The Fire and EMS services are over 90% funded through property tax levies in Wayne Township.
Please make sure to Vote November 8th.
HELP US - HELP YOU
Did You Know???
The residential effective millage rate in Wayne Township, outside of the incorporated villages, is ONLY 48.10 mills
Of that, only 6.80 mills are assessed by the township.
Please make sure to Vote November 8th.
HELP US - HELP YOU
Topic: Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)
When November 17th @ 7:00PM
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Wayne Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on Thurs. Nov. 17, 2022, at 7:00 pm. at the Wayne Twp. Admin. Building, 6050 N. Clarksville Rd., Waynesville, OH, to consider: An application filed by Angela Fry for property located at 9646 Bellbrook Rd. (PID# 0633100009) for a variance from §2.302.2 regarding front yard setbacks. §1.306 also applies. Information is on file and available for public inspection at the Wayne Twp. Office of the Zoning Inspector, (513)897-3010 ext.2 or staceylowing@waynetownship.us.
The applicant wishes to construct an addition along the front of the house. The house, and the proposed addition are approximately 88 feet from the public right-of-way, when 100 feet is required. The applicant needs a variance in order to construct the addition.
Posted: November 7, 2022
Topic: Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)
When October 20th @ 7:00PM Approved: 10/27/2022
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Wayne Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, at 7:00 pm. at the Wayne Township Administration Building, 6050 N. Clarksville Rd., Waynesville, OH, to consider: A variance application filed by Daniel Greer for property located at 6478 Gard Rd. (PID #1033300008). He seeks a variance from §2.302.2 regarding front yard setbacks. §1.306 also applies. Information is on file and available for public inspection at the Wayne Twp. Office of the Zoning Inspector, (513)897-3010 ext.2 or staceylowing@waynetownship.us.
The applicant wishes to construct an addition to the house, but the house and the proposed addition do not meet current setback standards. The existing house is 37’ feet from the right-of-way line, and the proposed addition would be about 40 feet back from this line. A variance is required to build this addition.
Information for each of these applications is on file and available for public inspection at the Wayne Twp. Office of the Zoning Inspector, (513)897-3010 ext. 2, or staceylowing@waynetownship.us
Posted: October 11, 2022
We would like to introduce Wayne Township Fire Department newest Full time Firefighter.
On Tuesday evening the Board of Trustees completed the hiring of Tanner Patterson. Tanner started with Wayne Twp. on March 27, 2018 as a volunteer / paid on call FF/ EMT.
Tanner was recently promoted to the Rank of Lieutenant on June 1, 2022. Tanner has worked Part Time for Wayne Twp. Fire since January of 2019. He also worked Part time with Deerfield Twp. Fire (Warren Co.) for several years.
Tanner is a graduate of Wayne Local Schools and resides in Wayne Township.
The Reserve at Waynesville & Caeser Creek Estates
Both of these subdivisions are on our list to be "Surry-Sealed" this year. We have just been notified by the contractor that we are now scheduled for the first week after Labor Day.
We will update if we hear anything further.
All Streets should be finished by the end of Friday. September 2nd.
Thank you for your patience and consideration.
Posted: Aug. 1, 2022
CHIP-SEAL.
UPDATE :
All roads finished.
Loose stones will be swept after the road sets up for several days..
Contractor will be finishing the Reserve on Tuesday.
NOW resuming on 11th, Monday
Check back here for status updates through-out the project.
Following Roads will be Chip-Sealed:
Ellis-Lincoln Road : Double Chipped Start on Mondaylarge stone/Wed. small stone
Sales Road : Double Chipped Start onMonday large stone/Wed. Small stone
Cierra Way : Chip on Monday
Justin Court: Chip on Tuesday
Issac Court: Chip on Monday
Mazola Court : Chip on Tuesday
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Please pardon our dust and loose stone while these roads are sealed up to protect them from the winter freeze!
Go to Road Department page to see why we Chip-Seal.
(Thank you!)
Posted July 2, 2022
Office will be closed on Monday, July 4th
To celebrate Independence Day.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Up coming speakers present their annual reports:
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Major Arrasmith,
Warren County Drug Task Force
March 1, 2022 Trustees Board meeting @ 7:00 pm.
Warren County Sheriff, Larry Sims,
April 15, 2022 Trustees Board meeting @ 7:00 pm.
Construction finished October 19th
Thank You for your consideration.
Thank you to all residents for your patience during
this time of construction.
We hope you like the finished product. 7.30.2021
Start Date Monday July 26th
OLD STAGE ROAD
Old Stage Road will be closed for 1-2 days for paving.
This will take place sometime between July 1- 14th dependent upon weather.
See attached letter from Barrett Paving below and check back here and we will post the exact day as soon as we know.
Thank you for your patience during this time.
Job Opportunities
The Wayne Township, Warren County is currently accepting applications for the following positions:
Road Department
TORNADO SAFE ROOMS
The Ohio Emergency Management Agency has a program where Ohio homeowners may apply for a rebate for tornado safety rooms that are constructed outside or inside of the house.
Homeowners that are selected and qualify for the rebate program are eligible for a rebate of 75% of the allowable costs that was used to install and construct their safe room, up to a maximum of $4,875. This is a "REBATE" program, only AFTER the installation, construction, and payment of a safe room will selected and qualified applicants be reimbursed for eligible costs.
Homeowners that have been selected must also be able to attend a mandatory "Safe Room Briefing" meeting to be eligible for the rebate.
The application period for 2021 ends on March 5, 2021 at 5:00 pm.
https://ema.ohio.gov/ema_saferoom/saferoom-concept.aspx
Wayne Township Electric Aggregation Program
Township residents should have received their letters in the mail on or around June 2nd.
These were mailed from Akron, OH by Energy Harbor our lowest bidder for the next 36 month supplier contract.
This is your program that was approved by the voters in 2016.
Wayne Township Electric Aggregation Program
Board of Trustees
Breaking News: We went back out to market and received bids from Electric Suppliers for the Wayne Township program. We were able to lock in a low rate for 36 months. @ $0.0459 per kWh.
See the Energy Aggregation page of our web site for futher details.
Posted: 5.20.2020
CHIP-SEAL
All Roads Complete 10AM 9/9
Update: Friday, September 20, 2019.
All roads have been striped.
SWEEPING started late today, Tuesday, 9/10/19
Following Roads will be Chip-Sealed:
9/5 Furnas-Ogelsby Road Done 12:00
9/5 Corwin Avenue Done 6:00
9/6 Old Stage Road Done 12:00
9/6 Kenrick Done 2:00
9/6 Pekin Road Done 9:00 Monday
9/6 S. Cincinnati-Columbus Rd. Done 4:00
9/9 Gard Road (hill only) Done 10:00 Monday
Please pardon our dust and loose stone while these roads are sealed up to protect them from the winter freeze!
Go to Road Department page to see why we Chip-Seal.
(Thank you!)
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