NEW / UPDATED ZONING INFORMATION

HEARING NOTICES

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PUBLIC NOTICE-AMERICAN TOWNSHIP

 

The American Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing(s) on THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026 at 4:00PM, at the American Township Administration Building, 102 Pioneer Road, Elida, Ohio. 

 

Both are Variance Appeal Cases, over placement of residential roof solar panels facing streetside of property.

 

• Case 2026-14 / 3026 Canterbury Drive, Lima, Ohio -25 proposed solar panels to be installed on rooftop facing the roadway. 

 

• Case 2026-13 / 3120 Kenyon Drive, Lima, Ohio- 14 proposed solar panels to be installed on rooftop facing roadway. 

 

Per Zoning Resolution, Article 22.4.2.C-Solar panels are prohibited from facing roadway for aesthetic as well as safety reasons due to glare impacting motorists and pedestrians. 

 

Hearings are open to the public, and information is available at American Township M-F 8am-12pm.  

 

Attendance is not required, any objections can be filed with American Township Zoning Office up to date of the hearing, at mbishop@atfd2007.com 

POSTED 7/31/26@1325hrs.MB

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NOTICE - DOOR TO DOOR SALES AND SOLICITATION OF GOODS AND SERVICES REQUIRES A VENDOR PERMIT ISSUED BY AMERICAN TOWNSHIP.   APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE TOWNSHIP.  APPLICATION DENOTES WHO IS EXEMPT.  A SOLICITATION PERMIT ISSUED BY CITY OF LIMA, SHAWNEE OR OTHER TOWNSHIP IS NOT VALID IN AMERICAN TOWNSHIP.

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APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ID FOR BUSINESS REVIEW, MOTOR VEHICLE BEING USED, AND ALLEN COUNTY VENDOR PERMIT ISSUED BY AUDITORS OFFICE.  VENDOR FEE IS REQUIRED AT TIME OF SUBMITTING APPLICATION AND SPECIAL PERMIT WILL BE ISSUED BY THE TOWNSHIP FOR 90 DAYS.  PERMITS WILL NOT BE ISSUED SAME DAY OF SUBMITTAL UNTIL ALL CHECKS, REVIEWS AND INFORMATION HAS BEEN REVIEWED AND APPROVED. 

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