Zoning Commission
About the Commission
The Zoning Commission is made up of non-elected officials who serve staggered five-year terms and are residents of Swanton Township. Commissioners are responsible for acting on requests for changes to zoning classifications, changes to the text of the zoning resolution, and recommending action to the Board of Trustees. They also review and act on site plan submissions.
📅 Regular Meeting Schedule
Meetings are scheduled for Tuesday every third month at 6:45 PM at the Swanton Township Hall, 13410 Airport Highway, Swanton, Ohio. All meetings are open to the public.
Current Zoning Commission Members
| Name | Term Expires |
|---|---|
| Mike Tye | April 10, 2029 |
| Johnnie Bryce | April 10, 2030 |
| Mike Bayer | April 10, 2028 |
| Liz Thrman | April 10, 2027 |
| Vacant | April 10, 2026 |
Zoning Inspector
🔍 Position Currently Open
The Zoning Inspector position is currently vacant. The township is actively interviewing candidates. The Zoning Inspector is responsible for enforcing the township zoning resolution, conducting site inspections, and assisting residents with zoning permit applications and compliance questions.
For zoning inspection inquiries in the meantime, please contact the Township Hall directly.
Board of Zoning Appeals
About the Board
Along with the five-member Zoning Commission, the Township Board of Trustees appoints local residents to serve on the five-member Board of Zoning Appeals to fulfill Ohio Revised Code statutory requirements of township zoning. Members meet at the Township Hall.
📅 Regular Meeting Schedule
Meetings are held at 7:00 PM at the Swanton Township Hall, 13410 Airport Highway, Swanton, Ohio. Meeting dates are listed on the monthly calendar. All meetings are open to the public.
View meeting calendar →Powers of the Board
The Board of Zoning Appeals has the power to grant exceptions to the Township Zoning Resolution in the following instances:
Current Board of Zoning Appeals Members
| Name | Term Expires |
|---|---|
| Gail Snyder | June 3, 2026 |
| Vicki Buska | June 3, 2027 |
| Dave Trosin | June 3, 2028 |
| Ron Oberhaus | June 3, 2029 |
| Ken McPherson | June 3, 2030 |
Zoning Documents
The following official documents govern land use and zoning in Swanton Township. Both are available for download as PDF files.
Swanton Township Zoning Resolution
The Zoning Resolution is the official legal document that establishes and governs all zoning districts within Swanton Township. It defines permitted uses, conditional uses, setback requirements, lot standards, and the procedures for variances, special exceptions, and zoning map amendments. Property owners, developers, and anyone proposing construction or land use changes should consult this document first. The resolution has been amended over time to include the Airport Highway Overlay District and the US 20-A Corridor Overlay District.
↓ Download PDFSwanton Township Land Use Plan
This document is the township's strategic land use plan, prepared jointly by the Swanton Township Zoning Commission and Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions staff. It establishes the overall planning direction for the township, including development goals and objectives, policies to guide land use decisions, and implementation strategies through zoning and regulation. The plan covers topics including natural features, soil conditions, transportation, water and sewer services, and recommendations for residential, commercial, industrial, and open space areas. It is intended to guide officials when making land use decisions, not to serve as a rigid rulebook.
↓ Download PDF