Lawrence Township

Lawrence Township Opposes Ending Ohio Property Taxes, Takes Land Gift

Trustees passed Resolution 13-26 against eliminating all property taxes in Ohio and accepted a resident's donation of the 0.175-acre cul-de-sac at the end of Russell Drive.

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Data Centers Head to an August Zoning Hearing in Lawrence Township

The zoning inspector told trustees a public hearing on data centers is set for August, while a resident gathers signatures for a state amendment to bar AI data centers in the township.

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April Zoning Commission Minutes Lead Township Records

The April 9, 2025 Zoning Commission minutes give Lawrence Township a second refreshed headline card from its available records.

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Trustees Warn Trail Users: Wear Orange on the Towpath During Deer Season

Lawrence Township trustees urged Towpath Trail users to wear blaze orange during deer hunting season — a practical safety reminder as recreational trail use expands and active hunting continues on adjacent lands in the township.

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Lawrence Township Updates 2026 Driveway Permit Requirements

The township released updated 2026 driveway application procedures — covering culverts, grading, and setbacks for residential and agricultural properties. Residents making changes to road-adjacent driveways must file with the township before breaking ground.

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Township Requires Permit for Any Excavation Near Public Roads

Lawrence Township's public road excavation permit covers utility cuts, culvert replacements, and any digging within the road right-of-way — a requirement that keeps rural road infrastructure protected as development activity increases in the township.

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Lawrence Township Approves 187K Paving Plan for Four Streets

Trustees approved a 2026 paving package covering Jeanne Anne Lane, Pondview Drive, Cathair Lane, and Garberdale Square, while also scheduling a public hearing on zoning changes later that month.

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Stop-Work Order Prompts Township Warning on Unpermitted Building

After a French Hill Road stop-work order, trustees emphasized that residents should clear additions and new construction with the zoning inspector first, especially in one of the county's few zoned townships.

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Township Logs 40 Miles of Roads and Resets Boards for 2026

Lawrence Township opened the year by certifying responsibility for 40.184 miles of public roads, reappointing Board of Zoning Appeals members, and reviewing generator service and equipment grant needs.

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Transient Sellers Need a 75 Permit Before Working in the Township

Lawrence Township's transient vendor application requires solicitors and temporary sellers to register with the clerk, pay a $75 fee, and operate under a permit term capped at six months.

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