Planning Commission

Meets on the First Wednesday of each Month
6:30 p.m.

Planning Commission Members

Linda Clark, Mayor	Term expires 12/31/2023
Tammy Meyer, Council Member	Term expires 12/31/2025
John Clark, Chair, Citizen member	Term expires 12/31/2025
Wes Hawkins, Citizen member	Term expires 12/31/2023
Scott Weaver, Citizen member	Term expires 12/31/2027

Powers and Duties: See Ohio Revised Code Chapter 713.

Mantua Village Zoning Inspector

Maryann Fabian

Planning Commission Meeting Minutes

Select Date April 6, 2022 March 2, 2022 February 2022 - No Meeting January 5, 2022 December 1, 2021 November 3, 2021 October 6, 2021 September 15, 2021 August 4, 2021 July 7, 2021 June 2, 2021 May 5, 2021 April 7, 2021 March 9, 2021 February 9, 2021 January 12, 2021 December 16, 2020 December 8, 2020 November 23, 2020 November 10, 2020 October 13, 2020 September 8, 2020 August 19, 2020 July 14, 2020 June 9, 2020 May 12, 2020 April 2020 - No Meeting March 10, 2020 February 11, 2020 January 27, 2020 January 14, 2020 December 2019 - No Meeting November 12, 2019 October 8, 2019 September 10, 2019 August 13, 2019 July 18, 2019 June 11, 2019 May 14, 2019 April 9, 2019 March 12, 2019 February 12, 2019 January 8, 2019 December 11, 2018 November 13, 2018 October 9, 2018 September 11, 2018 August 14, 2018 June 12, 2018 May 8, 2018 April 10, 2018 March 13, 2018 January 9, 2018 November 14, 2017 October 10, 2017 September 12, 2017 August 8, 2017 July 11, 2017 June 13, 2017 May 9, 2017 March 14, 2017 February 14, 2017 January 10, 2017 December 13, 2016 November 8, 2016 October 11, 2016 September 13, 2016 August 09, 2016 July 12, 2016 June 14, 2016 May 10, 2016 April 12, 2016 March 8, 2016 February 9, 2016 January 12, 2016 December, 2015 - No Meeting September, 2015 - No Meeting August 11, 2015 July 14, 2015 June, 2015 - No Meeting May 12, 2015 April 14, 2015 March 10, 2015 February 10, 2015 January 13, 2015 December 9, 2014 November, 2014 - Meeting Cancelled October 14, 2014 August 12, 2014 May 13, 2014 April 8, 2014 March 11, 2014 February 11, 2014 January 14, 2014 November 12, 2013 October 8, 2013 September 10, 2013 August 13, 2013 July 9, 2013 June 11, 2013 May 21, 2013 Special Meeting May 14, 2013 April 9, 2013 March 12, 2013 February 12, 2013 January 8, 2013 December 11, 2012 November 13, 2012 October 2012 - No Meeting September 11, 2012 August 14, 2012 July 10, 2012 June 12, 2012 May 8, 2012 April 10, 2012 March 13, 2012 February 28, 2012 Special Meeting February 14, 2012 January 10, 2012 December, 2011 - No Meeting November, 2011 - No Meeting October, 2011 - No Meeting September 13, 2011

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Board of Zoning Appeals

Meets as Needed
Village Hall

Board Members

Wes Hawkins	Term expires 12/31/2022
Randy Usher	Term expires 12/31/2023
Scott Weaver	Term expires 12/31/2024
Tammy Meyer	Term expires 12/31/2025
Steve Thorn	Term expires 12/31/2026

Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Minutes

Select Date June 2, 2021 February 18, 2021 September 28, 2020 September 9, 2020 May 20, 2020 March 10, 2020 January 27, 2020 June 1, 2017 May 18, 2017 April 6, 2017 February 23, 2017 November 17, 2016 July 21, 2016 September 18, 2014 October 18, 2012 January 24, 2012

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Mantua Village Zoning Code

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE I GENERAL PROVISIONS

Chapter 100 Title and Purpose
Chapter 110 General Objectives
Chapter 120 Interpretation
Chapter 130 Compliance
Chapter 140 Repeal of Preexisting Code
Chapter 150 Severability
Chapter 160 Effective Date

TITLE II DEFINITIONS

Chapter 200 Interpretation of Words
Chapter 210 Definitions

TITLE III DISTRICT REGULATIONS

Chapter 300 Zoning Districts-General
Chapter 305

• Residential District Regulations
• O-C Open Space Conservation District
• R-R Rural Residential District
• R-1 Residential District
• R-2 Residential District

Chapter 310 Conservation Development Overlay District
Chapter 320 Village Center District
Chapter 330 Commercial District
Chapter 340 Light Industrial District
Chapter 350 Conditional Use Regulations

TITLE IV REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL DISTRICTS

Chapter 400 General Provisions
Chapter 410 Accessory Uses and Structures
Chapter 420 Nonconforming Uses and Structures
Chapter 440 Off-Street Parking and Loading
Chapter 450 Signs
Chapter 460 Landscaping and Screening
Chapter 470 Environmental Protection
Chapter 480 Exterior Maintenance Code

TITLE V ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY

Chapter 500 Zoning Inspector
Chapter 501 Planning Commission
Chapter 502 Board of Zoning Appeals
Chapter 503 Council
Chapter 504 Fees

TITLE VI ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND ENFORCEMENT

Chapter 600 Zoning Permits
Chapter 610 Site Plan Review and Design Guidelines
Chapter 620 Conditional Use Permits
Chapter 640 Amendments
Chapter 650 Enforcement

TITLE VII SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS

Chapter 703 Preliminary Plat Procedure & Associated Fees
Chapter 705 Final Plat Procedure
Chapter 711 Street Regulations and Requirements
Chapter 715 Drainage Requirements

APPENDICES

A1 Application for Zoning Permit

A2 Application for Appeals/Variance

A3 Application for Zoning Code Amendment

Application for Site Plan Review

Application for Lot Split / Combination / Replat

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Village of Mantua Comprehensive Growth Plan

Microsoft Word format

Chapter I – INTRODUCTION

Chapter II – Community Vision

1. Identify Assets & Critical Issues
   
   1. Assets of Mantua Village
   2. Critical Issues Facing Mantua Village
2. Survey of the Business Community
   
   1. Methodology
   2. Results
3. Community Attitude Survey
   
   1. Methodology
   2. Results
4. Summary of the Visioning Process

Chapter III – Population, Housing, & Economic CharacteristicS

1. Population
2. Historic Population Data
3. Population Growth & Projections
4. Age Structure
5. Education Levels
6. Household Income
7. Poverty Status
8. Employment Status & Commuting Patterns
9. Labor Force Characteristics
   
   1. Occupation
   2. Employment by Industry
10. Residential Development Trends
    
    1. 2000 Census Housing Data
    2. Residential Building Permit Data
    3. Housing Costs
11. Conclusion

Chapter IV – Existing Conditions

1. Existing Land Use
   
   1. Land Use Types & Amounts
   2. Open Space, Parks & Recreational Facilities
2. Physical Features & Natural Resources
   
   1. Topography
   2. Natural Resources
3. Development Constraints
   
   1. Floodplains
   2. Groundwater Pollution Potential
   3. Steep Slopes
   4. Natural Habitats & Endangered or Threatened Species
   5. Critical Natural Areas
4. Prehistoric & Historic Features
   
   1. Prehistoric
   2. Historic
5. Existing Zoning
   
   1. Zoning Districts
   2. Design Standards
6. Community Infrastructure & Facilities
   
   1. Utilities
   2. Roads & Traffic Levels
   3. Village Government
   4. Schools
   5. Police Department
   6. Fire Protection & Ambulance Service
7. Conclusion

Chapter V – ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

1. Existing Commercial & Industrial Businesses
2. Commercial & Industrial Employment
3. Community Initiatives & Economic Development Programs
   
   1. Downtown Mantua Revitalization Corporation
   2. Economic Development Programs
4. Economic Development Opportunities



Chapter VI – GROWTH SCENARIO FOR THE YEAR 2020

1. Environmental Growth Protection Scenario
   
   1. Projected Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Growth in the Village
   2. Land Use and Fiscal Impact Analysis
2. Environmental Growth Scenario Summary

Chapter VII – GOALS, POLICIES & STRATEGIES

1. Preservation of Agriculture
2. Protection of Critical Natural Areas
3. Preservation of Scenic & Cultural Resources
4. Enhancement of Parks & Recreation
5. Land Uses & Development
6. Transportation & Community Infrastructure Facilities
7. Economic Development
8. Intergovernmental Cooperation & Other Government Issues



APPENDICES

1. Business Survey Results

2. Residents’ Survey Results