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.
Zoning Inspector for the Township is needed. As Chief Zoning Inspector for Washington Township I will be stepping down because of other commitments by the end of this year. I have very much enjoyed working for these Trustees and all my fellow residents of Washington Township. If anyone is interested in this position contact Trustee Dave Yoder (trusteeyoder@washingtontwprc.org) or call my office. Thank You. Doug Whatman Zoning Inspector
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING ON FOUR ZONING RESOLUTION AMENDMENTS FOR WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP
There will be a meeting of the Washington Township Board of Trustees at the Washington Township Hall, 222 Vanderbilt Road, Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM.
The purpose of the meeting is to consider four amendments to the Township’s Zoning Resolution as follows:
- SECTION 401.2 BY THE ADDITION OF TYPE A AND B DAYCARE FACILITIES AS A PERMITTED ACCESSORY USE OR AS A CONDITIONAL USE IN R-1 AND R-2 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, AND ALSO INCLUDING THE DEFINITION OF DAYCARES IN SECTION 200.1.
- 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 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 amendments are available for inspection prior to the meeting 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 meeting, the Trustees may take formal action on the issues.
The meeting is open to the public. All interested parties are invited to attend.
Douglas Whatman
Zoning Inspector