PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING

Celina Board of Zoning Appeals

August 20, 2026

A The Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Celina will hold a public meeting on Thursday, August 20, 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):

For review is a request by Knights of Columbus Council #1800 to place a digital sign at the corner of E. Market Street and N. Vine Street (replacing current sign) Zoning is B-1.

Additional information can be obtained from the City Engineering Department, 308 Portland Street, Celina, and phone 419-586-1144. ALL INTERESTED PERSON 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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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, August 17, 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 Ricky T. Schoenlein, 8031 Mercer-Darke County Line Road Maria Stein, OH. 

Ricky is requesting a front yard variance to construct a new house on their residential lot. This residential lot is located at the above address, in Section 31, Marion Township.

Board of Zoning Appeals of Marion Township

Dale Homan, Chairman

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

MERCER COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

A public hearing will be held before the Mercer County Board of Zoning Appeals on August 18, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. at the Jefferson Township House, 7171 Havemann Road, Celina, Ohio, for the purpose of hearing the following: 

An application by John Rausch on behalf of Eric Ireland and Teresa  Heitkamp for setback adjustments to add an addition to their house located at 1209 Harbor Point Drive, Celina, OH.   

An application by Kevin Lees for a variance to allow an 8 foot privacy fence at the residence located at 4505 Nicholson Drive, Celina, OH.

An application from Randy Kramer, 106 Lakeland Blvd., Celina, OH for a garage at that residence requiring coverage adjustments under the zoning code.

An application by Brandon Wurster, 120 Home Ave., Celina, OH requesting a variance for a 6 foot privacy fence on the property line and an above ground pool both requiring set back adjustments at his residence.

Board of Zoning Appeals of Mercer County

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

UNION TOWNSHIP BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

A public hearing will be held before the Union Township Board of Zoning Appeals on August 13, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. at the Firehouse in Mendon, located at 106 North Main Street, Mendon, OH for the general business and for the purpose of hearing the following: 

An application by Allen Hess for a variance permit to for a 40 foot steel storage container on his property located at 10321 Adams Rd., Mendon, OH 45862.

An application by Jim Shaffer for a variance to adjust setbacks at the  property located at 7172 State Route 707, Mendon, OH.

Matt Grunden,

Fiscal Officer for Union Township of Mercer County 

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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 17th day of August, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Franklin Township House, 6805 St. Rt. 219, Celina. The application, submitted by Matt Evers, requests a Variance in the set-back requirements for the property located at 3793 St. Johns Rd., Celina, OH 45822. Section 1127:17 of the Zoning Code requires a 20' set-back in the side yard. The applicant is requesting a Variance of 6' in the side yard set-back for the construction of a building on the property.

Gary Schwieterman

Franklin Township Zoning Inspector

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NOTICE OFPUBLIC HEARING

BUTLER TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD

OF APPEALS

O.R.C. 519.14

A public hearing will be held before the Butler Township Board of Zoning Appeals on August 10, 2026, at 7:30 P.M. at the Butler Township House, 306 West Main Street, Coldwater, OH, for the purpose of hearing the following:

An application by Amy Welling dba The Blessed Homemaker, retail clean goods for a conditional use to allow retail sales at 3442 Township Line Road, Coldwater, OH.

Board of Zoning Appeals 

of Butler Township,

Mercer County, Ohio

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE AND PUBLIC MEETING

Notice is hereby given that an application for a variance has been submitted by Jay and Lori Knapschaefer, to the Village of Coldwater Board of Appeals for the property located at 111 South Eighth Street, Coldwater OH.

Applicant requests a Variance as per Section IV - Use Regulations of Zoning Ordinance No. 1761 for the Village of Coldwater for the said property. The owner is proposing a 40' x 26' garage addition to the north side of the home. The proposed addition will encroach on the front 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 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday August 5, 2026. Any person may attend this public meeting and speak for or against this application.

Ref: A9-2026

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE AND PUBLIC MEETING

Notice is hereby given that an application for a variance has been submitted by Keith and Melissa Gruss, to the Village of Coldwater Board of Appeals for the property located at 306 North Elm St., Coldwater OH.

Applicant requests a Variance as per Section IV - Use Regulations of Zoning Ordinance No. 1761 for the Village of Coldwater for the said property. The owner is proposing a 9' × 37' front porch addition to the east side of the home. The proposed addition will encroach on the front 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 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday August 5, 2026. Any person may attend this public meeting and speak for or against this application.

Ref: A10-2026

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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 3rd day of August, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Franklin Township House, 6805 St. Rt. 219, Celina, OH. The application, submitted by Zuma Machine LLC, requests a Variance in the set-back requirements for the property located at 6187 Franklin St., Celina, OH 45822.

Section 1127:59 of the Zoning Code requires a Minimum of 40' for the rear yard set-back. The applicant is requesting a Variance of 20' in the rear yard set-back for construction of a building on the property.

Gary Schwieterman

Franklin Township Zoning Inspector

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PUBLIC HEARING

Jefferson Township Zoning Code and Maps

(unicorporated sections of Jefferson Township)

Public comment will be taken on the proposed zoning code and maps for the unincorporated sections of Jefferson Township on July 30, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Mercer County Courthouse Auditorium, 101 N. Main Street, Celina, OH 45822.

The proposed zoning code and maps may be viewed at:

https://jeffersontwp.mercercountyoh.org

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