The proper way to file a township complaint is to complete a Citizen Complaint Form. This form must be completed prior to any investigation or any action being taken.
The 1707 form is a public record. No complaints over the phone or in letter form will be addressed unless this form is completed online or printed and returned to the zoning office at 41416 Griswold Road, Elyria OH 44035.
The Zoning Board of Appeals hearings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at the township hall at 7:00 p.m. Zoning Commission hearings are held on an as-needed basis. See the calendar on this website for a schedule.
Zoning Inspector: Tom Blaz
Office Phone/FAX: (440) 324-3664
Mobile: (216) 952-2136
Zoning Secretary: Beverly Sams
Phone: (440) 324-6288
Mailing Address:
6214 Elyria Ave
Elyria, OH 44035
2023 - 2024 Zoning Commission Members
Name followed by term expiration.
David Fenik (7/14/29)
Edmund Manuel (7/11/25)
Brett Dupont (7/11/26)
James Slaugenhaupt (7/11/27)
Dr. John E. Betterson, Jr. (7/11/26)
Alternates:
Robert Hilco (7/11/26)
Allen Nells (7/11/26)
2023 - 2024 Zoning Board of Appeals Members
Name followed by term expiration.
Carol Gallardo (8/11/29)
Helen Schumacher (8/11/25)
Jennifer Manuel (8/11/26)
Carl Snezek (8/11/27)
Tammy Houston (8/11/28)
Alternates:
Kathy Snezek (8/11/26)
Jessica Sen (8/11/26)
Leaving Voicemail Messages
Please remember to speak slowly and clearly when leaving your phone number and name on the zoning phone. Your call will be returned Monday through Thursday after 5:00 pm.
Garage Sales
You do not need a permit in order to have a garage sale. A garage sale can not last more than one week.
Permit Reminder
Zoning Permits are required for the changing of the footprint of structures on the property, the addition of a fence, the installation of a swimming pool, or any additional structures to the property in question.
Thanks to everyone who installed a fence around their pool. If you have any questions about whether your pool requires a fence, please give us a call, and we will be happy to help answer that question. We would also like to thank everyone who removed junk cars from their property.
Zoning Documents
Citizen Complaint Form (data entry form)
Citizen Complaint Form (print form and complete manually)