Zoning Information

McKean Township Zoning Information

McKean Township has been zoned since November 1975.

PRIOR to construction in McKean Township, contact the McKean Township Zoning inspector with ALL Zoning questions, permits, and inspections

Since 2021 McKean Twp. Zoning Inspector: Mr. Larry Hansel

Phone: 740-587-3628
Email: larryhansel1952@yahoo.com


Complete Zoning Resolution
Questions about zoning in McKean Township can be most likely answered by viewing the online Zoning Resolution. Click here to view.

Zoning Fees: McKean Township Zoning Fees

Application for Zoning Permit/Certificate
You may download a printable .pdf file that contains the McKean Township Application for Zoning Certificate.  Click Here to Download

Application for Agricultural Building Exemption
You may download a printable .pdf file that contains the McKean Township Application for Agricultural Building Exemption. Click Here to Download

Application for Zoning Amendment
You may download a printable .pdf file that contains the McKean Township Application for Zoning Amendment. Click Here to Download

Application for Conditional Use or Special Exemption
You may download a printable .pdf file that contains the McKean Township Application for Conditional Use or Special Exemption. Click Here to Download

Application for Minor Land Division/ Lot Split: You may download a printable .pdf file that contains the McKean Township Application for Minor Land Division. Lot Split. Click here to Download

McKean Township Comprehensive Plan
You may download a printable .pdf file that contains the McKean Comprehensive Plan. Click to Download


Township Roads and Driveways Information

Download road, driveway, and culvert information and permits.

Farm or Residential Driveway and Approaches Rules. Click to Download

Driveway Culvert Permit Application. Click to Download

 


Appointed Zoning Commission and Appeal Board:

The Township Zoning Commission and Appeal Board meet on an ad hoc basis.

The Township Zoning Commission has the following duties:

  • Initiate proposed amendments to the Township Zoning Resolution
  • Consider and review all proposed amendments to the Zoning Resolution and make recommendations to the Board of Township Trustees
  • Review all RPO and make recommendations to the Board of Township Trustees

The powers of the Appeal Board are very similar to those of the courts.

Under the ORC, the Township Board of Zoning Appeals is given 3 basic powers:

  • To hear and decide appeals
  • Grant variances
  • Grant conditional uses

Appointed Members:

McKean Township Zoning Commission

Dustin Schwartzenberger – Chairman
Appointed 2021
2261 Chestnut Hills Rd
Granville, OH 43023
740-403-0823

Brian Neely – SEC
Appointed 2022
6632 North Street
Granville, OH 43023
740-587-2751

Bill O’Neill
Appointed 2018
6817 Cat Run Road
Granville, OH 43023
740-587-4422

Jared McLaughlin
Appointed 2022
Sunnyside Rd
Newark, OH 43031
740-814-9190

Tara Harris
Appointed 2020
9210 Reynolds Road
Newark, OH 43055
740-501-5401


McKean Township Zoning Appeal Board

Tom Bruce
Appointed 2018
5091 Loudon St
Granville, OH 43023
740-587-2194

Dean Grubaugh
Appointed 2021
6652 Liberty Church Rd
Johnstown, OH 43031
740-587-1846

Lori Maxwell 
Appointed 2022

Mark Marston – Chairman
Appointed
3654 Corner Road
Alexandria, OH 43001
740-587-3212

Randy Shipley
Appointed 7/2021
8086 Marion Road
Newark, OH 43055
740-745-2911