Rushcreek Township
Zoning Department

Contact Information:

Zoning questions or completed forms can be directed to Rushcreekzoning@rushcreektwp.org.

Upon finding that any of the provisions of the Rushcreek Township Zoning Laws are being violated, a notification in writing shall be made to the person responsible for such violation(s), ordering the action necessary to correct such violations.
Order discontinuance of illegal zoning, uses of land, buildings, or structures.
Order removal of illegal buildings or structures or illegal additions or structural alterations.
Order discontinuance of any illegal work being done.
Take any other action authorized by the Rushcreek Township Zoning Laws to insure compliance with or to prevent violations of the laws. This includes the issuance of any permits; making and keeping records necessary and appropriate to the office including records of issuance and denial of zoning permits; collecting designated fees for zoning permits, appeals, variances, and conditional uses; and such similar administrative duties as are permissible under the law.

Road Department

Duties of the Zoning Commission

Review all proposed amendments to the Rushcreek Township Zoning Laws in accordance with Section 7.1 and make recommendations to the Township Board of Trustees.
Review all planned unit developments and make recommendations to the Township Board of Trustees.
Review all proposed new zoning resolutions and make recommendations to the Township Board of Trustees

Duties of the Board of Zoning Appeals

To hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is an error in any order, requirements, decision, or determination made by the Zoning Inspector.
To authorize such variance from the terms of the Rushcreek Township Zoning Laws as will not be contrary to the public interest where, owing to the special conditions, a literal enforcement of Rushcreek Township Zoning Laws will result in unnecessary hardship, and so that the spirit of the laws shall be observed and substantial justice done.
To grant conditional zoning permits as specified elsewhere in Rushcreek Township Zoning Laws and under the conditions specified and such additional safeguards as will uphold the intent of the laws.
To authorize the substitution of non-conforming uses in accordance with Section 5.6B or the expansion of a building containing a non-conforming use in accordance with Section 5.6C.
Duties of Zoning Inspector, Board of Zoning Appeals, Legislative Authority and Courts on Matters of Appeal

Bruce Duck
Term Expires 2025
6058 Tent Church Road
Lancaster, OH 43130
740-503-5362

Josh Schultz
Term Expires 2026
424 Zion Road SE
Lancaster, OH 43130
740-503-7561

Rick Moyer
Term Expires 2027
2941 Bethel Rd.
Bremen, OH 43107
740-605-2971

Dave Foltz
Term Expires 2028
8290 Bremen Rd. SE
Bremen, OH 43107
740-569-7351

Alternate/Sam Kistler
Term Expires 2025
1265 Webb Summit Rd.
Bremen, OH 43107
740-503-9418

Bill Myers
Term Expires 2025
1480 Wespoint Rd.
Bremen, OH 43107
740-503-4022

Loren Young
Term Expires 2026
10090 Young Rd.
Bremen, OH 43107
740-569-7881

Charlie Hockman
Term Expires 2027
10970 Purvis Road
Bremen, OH 43107
740-569-4931

Phil Miller
Term Expires 2022
240 Jerusalem Rd.
Bremen, OH 43107
740-569-4309

David Pugh
Term Expires 2023
6480 Tent Church Rd.
Bremen, OH 43107
740-536-7967

Alternate/Sue Schmitz
Term Expires 2025
10385 Marietta Rd.
Bremen, OH 43107
740-569-4548