Zoning
A portion of Muskingum Township is divided into a zoning district as shown on the zoning map. The objective of Muskingum Township zoning is to protect the area from unrestricted development. The township created a Zoning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals in 1954. Each group has five members who serve a five-year, staggered term basis. Members are appointed by trustees.Zoning Board
The Zoning Board creates zoning regulations and makes recommendations on amendments for zoning changes that are directed to trustees for a final decision. The township has zoning for residential, commercial and industrial uses.
Members of the Zoning Board are:
Nancy Burnett, President – 740-525-0860
Tim Stanley – 740-373-8119
Brandon Burnworth – 614-282-0525
Maureen Kertes – 207-232-7872
Megan Dowler – 440-537-0936
Laura Bradley, Clerk – 740-538-2301
Zoning Inspector
The Zoning Inspector can instruct residents on whether changes to their property will require review by the Zoning Board.
JJ Bichard – 740-629-5188 or jj.bichard@gmail.com
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals considers requests from residents seeking “area” and/or “use” variances from current regulations.
Members of the Board of Zoning Appeals are:
Steve Schoonover
Art Mendicino
Randy Barengo
Guthrie Chamberlain
Michael Brockett
Laura Bradley, Clerk – 740-538-2301
If you would like a fillable version of this form, you may contact muskingumtwp@muskingtwp.org