Planning Commission

Meets on the Second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in Village Council Chambers, 4650 High Street, Mantua, OH 44255

Powers and Duties: See Ohio Revised Code Chapter 713.

Commission Members


Steve Thorn, Chair, Citizen memberTerm expires 12/31/2027
Tammy Meyer, MayorTerm expires 12/31/2027
Kevin Maloney, Secretary, Council MemberTerm expires 12/31/2027
Ellie Stamm, Citizen memberTerm expires 12/31/2025
Wes Hawkins, Citizen memberTerm expires 12/31/2029

Mantua Village Zoning Inspector

Ryan Klemm

Planning Commission Meeting Minutes

Board of Zoning Appeals


Meets as needed in Village Council Chambers, 4650 High Street, Mantua, OH 44255

Board Members


Beth SlukaTerm expires 12/31/2024
Tammy MeyerTerm expires 12/31/2025
Steve ThornTerm expires 12/31/2026
Wes HawkinsTerm expires 12/31/2027
Randy UsherTerm expires 12/31/2028

Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Minutes

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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

Village of Mantua Comprehensive Growth Plan


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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