Established in 1815
ABOUT
Designed in the likeness of a public building that stood in Hartford, Connecticut, the Franklin Township Hall was built in 1837. It was used as an office for the Franklin Silk Company; after the company failed, the Franklin Township Trustees completed the
Franklin Township Hall in 1840.
SERVICES
Franklin Township provides specific services to its residents. The Franklin Township road crew, managed by David Akerley, provides efficient and effective services in a timely manner.
Contact the Portage County Engineer's Office
for right-of-way permits.
ZONING
We provide contact information for all of our zoning boards, maps, and a detailed zoning resolution of our zoning codes.
LET'S TALK
If you have questions that have not been answered on the site, please feel free to contact us. Our office hours are Monday-Friday, 1:00 to 4:00 at Township Hall and Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm at the Township garage.
Zoning Permits (Zoning Certificates)
To apply for a Zoning Certificate it is recommended that you download the Application for a Zoning Certificate and call the Zoning Inspector for help in completing the application.
Zoning Variance Application
To apply for a zoning variance it is recommended that you download the Application for a Zoning Variance/ Conditional Use/Site Plan Review and call the Zoning Inspector for help in completing the application
Conditional Use Application for Board of Zoning Appeals Review
To apply for a conditional use review by the Board of Zoning Appeals it is recommended you download the Application for a Zoning Variance/Conditional Use/Site Plan Review and call the Zoning Inspector for help in completing the application.
Site Plan Review
To apply for site plan review by the Board of Zoning Appeals it is recommended you download the Application for a Zoning Variance/Conditional Use/Site Plan Review and call the Zoning Inspector for help in completing the application.
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ZONING FORMS