The zoning office issues zoning permits for all construction projects in the township. The zoning inspector is responsible for processing applications, processing re-zoning applications, processing amendments to the zoning text, processing appeals, variances, and working with the County Health Department to enforce Health and Safety Codes. The office also responds to complaints made by township residents regarding township zoning violations. The New Russia Township Zoning Books are available on this site. You can access them by clicking the link below. Link
2001.01 ZONING PERMITS REQUIRED 9/6/79
No building, pond, pool or other structure shall be erected, moved, added to, structurally altered, nor shall any building, structure, or land be established or changed in use without a permit therefore, issued by the Zoning Inspector’s office that does not conform with the provisions of this Resolution unless he receives a written order from the Board of Zoning Appeals deciding an appeal or permitting a conditional use or variance, as provided by this Resolution.
Administration Office hours are:
Wednesday through Friday 9:00AM - 1:00 PM and Saturday 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Phone: 440-775-7782
Zoning Permits are generally issued on Saturdays 9:00AM-12:00PM or by appointment
Address: 45440 Butternut Ridge Road
Oberlin, Ohio 44074.
Zoning Inspector
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The Zoning Inspector is responsible for the general administration of zoning functions in the Township. He also enforces the zoning code, processes the zoning office records, and helps educate to protect land use, land contract, and land policy.
The Zoning Inspector is available on Saturday's 9:00AM-12:00PM and by appointment.
The Zoning office can be contacted by e-mail at
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Dan Jarven
Resident since 1991
19 years Township service
Currently a Communications technician Specialist with the City of Elyria
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Zoning Commission
The Zoning Commission Members are appointed by the Township Trustees for five-year terms. The board is made up of five full-time members and one alternate.
The primary duties of the Zoning Commission are to prepare the Zoning Resolutions, make any changes or amendments to the text, and pass on recommendations to the Board of Township Trustees for re-zoning issues. The Zoning Commission hold their meetings on the 2nd and 4th tuesday of each month at 7:30pm.
Current Zoning Commission Members
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James A. Clark
3 Sons
Served on land use committee
Township resident my entire life
Self employed in family business
10 years of Township service |
Stacy Goetz
Husband, Ken,
Children: Jason, Cacy, Jodi
Township resident for 19 years
Volunteer interests: Oberlin Athletic Booster Club, Lorain County Metro Parks, High School sports fanatic.
Enjoy working with the public
Second year of Township service
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Dennis Grogg
Life long resident
Second year of Township service
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Lester Morris
47344 State Rte 511 West
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Fred A Swanson, III
12420 Oberlin Road
Life long resident
First year of Township serivce
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Carl Pfenninger
Wife, Marge
Township resident for 20 years Chairman of the zoning commission
Hobbies: Animals, board horses, and ride horses
5 years of Township service
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Jeff Little
45333 Russia Road
First year of Township service
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Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals serves as a judicial branch of zoning administration. The Township Board of Zoning Appeals is comprised of five members and one alternate who are also appointed by the Township Trustees for five-year terms.
The Board of Zoning Appeals is permitted to exercise only three functions by the Ohio Revised Code. These functions would include zoning appeals, variances, and the granting of Conditional Use Permits. They may also issue use variances on a case-by-case basis. The Board meets as required.
Current Zoning Board of Appeals
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John Cannon
45336 Parsons Road
Wife, Doris, children, Celeste, Catrena
Township resident for 22 years Hobbies: Fishing, walking
Volunteer interest: John is an ordained Deacon. He and Doris chair a couples Ministry.
21 years of Township service
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Steve Jackson
12050 Oberlin Road
Wife, Diane, children, Kaitlin, Rebecca, and Rachel
Township resident 21 years
10 years of Township service
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John Emerich Jr
10949 Oberlin Road
Wife, Erin, children, 2 sons, 1 daughter
Life long Township resident
Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, camping
Second year of Township service
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Wayne R. Prechtel
43925 Russia Road
Wife, Mary Jo, 3 children, 2 grandchildren
Township resident for 45 years
Hobbies and interests: Spending time with grandchildren, fishing, gardening, NASCAR.
“I enjoy living in New Russia Township”
5 years of Township service
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Donna Forbush
13256 Hale Road
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Dave Sliman Jr.
47550 Garfield Road
Wife, Amal and 1 daughter
Township resident for 15 years
First year of Township service
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