The project was made possible by the approval of a bond issue in May of 2021, which will repay a construction loan from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). We are very grateful for your support of this project.
Click here to read Washington TWP CF Article USDA Rural Dept
Visit the Road Dept to view the list of Road Closings affected by the SR 13 Project
Zoning Resolution Updated – New Forms Available HERE
TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES MEETINGS
Washington Township Trustees meet the First and Third Thursday at 7:30pm of every month at 222 Vanderbilt Road Mansfield, Ohio 44904. If a meeting falls on a holiday it will be rescheduled. Also, Trustee Meeting Minutes are now posted on the website.
For Application for Driveway Culvert Installation Permit click here. Please mail or drop-off the application to 222 Vanderbilt Road Mansfield, Ohio 44904 or email to washtwproad2480@gmail.com. Should you have any questions, please call the Road Department at 419-756-2574.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON
FOUR (4) ZONING RESOLUTION AMENDMENTS
FOR WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP
There will be a hearing and meeting of the Washington Township Zoning Commission at the Washington Township Hall, 222 Vanderbilt Road, Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio on Monday, November 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM.
The purpose of the hearing is to consider four (4) Board of Township Trustee Resolutions to amend the text of Township’s Zoning Resolutions as follows:
- SECTION 600.9 (5) BY DECREASING THE REQUIRED MINIMUM HEIGHT OF SWIMMING POOL FENCES FROM SIX (6′) FEET TO FOUR FEET, SIX INCHES (4’6″).
- SECTION 401.2 BY THE ADDITION OF TYPE A AND B DAYCARE FACILITIES AS A PERMITTED ACCESSORY USE IN R-1 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.
- SECTION 800.7 (4) TO PROVIDE THAT AGRICULTURE BUILDINGS SHALL BE ISSUED A COUNTY RECOGNIZED AND ACCEPTED EXEMPTION FORM WITHOUT FEE OR CHARGE.
- SECTION 900.8 BY THE ADDITION OF THE POSTING OF PUBLIC NOTICE OF BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS HEARING TO INCLUDE USE OF THE TOWNSHIP WEBSITE.
The four (4) Trustee Resolutions are available for inspection prior to the hearing at Richland County Regional Planning Office located at 19 N. Main Street, Mansfield, Ohio from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or at the Zoning Inspector’s Office during regular business hours on Mondays from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 222 Vanderbilt Road, Mansfield, Ohio.
Immediately after the hearing, the Commission may conduct a public meeting for the purpose of voting on its recommendation of the proposed four (4) zoning resolution amendments that shall be submitted to the Board of Trustees for the Trustees’ action.
The meeting is open to the public. All interested parties are invited to attend.
Douglas Whatman
Zoning Inspector
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