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Berlin Township is located in Delaware County Ohio approximately 5.5 miles north of the Columbus City limits. The Township is a mixture of commercial, farm and residential properties with a total area of approximately 22.5 square miles. Centered within Berlin Township is Alum Creek Lake and State Park, a popular recreational area. Our population is approximately 6500 residents which has been gradually increasing each year due to the popularity of the area, the Olentangy School District and the proximity of the Township to Columbus Ohio. Services provided by the Township include a Roads Department, Zoning Department, Cemeteries and Fire Department.

Berlin Township
Help Wanted
Part-time Snow Plow Driver Needed

Immediate opening – Part-time seasonal snow plow driver, CDL required. See township website at www.berlintwp.us to download application or obtain Application at Berlin Township Zoning Office during business hours.

Send applications to: Berlin Township, c/o Claudia Smith, 3271 Cheshire Road, Delaware, OH 43015 in an envelope marked “Snow plow driver” or email at clerk@berlintwp.us

January 21, 2020

BERLIN TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Berlin Township Trustees will hold two public hearings on February 6, 2020 at the Grace Point Community Church, 2393 Peachblow Road, Lewis Center, Oh 43035. From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., they will hear one (1) zoning amendment, identified as BZC 19-004 known as the Berlin Business Park Industrial Overlay. In addition, starting at 8:15 p.m. they will hear one (1) zoning amendment, identified as BZC 19-005 known as the Berlin Business Park Commercial Overlay. These amendments have been initiated via motion of the Berlin Zoning Commission and are proposed to be amendments to the Berlin Township Zoning Resolution.

The amendments, in their current form, are on file with Cathy Rippel, Berlin Township Zoning Secretary, at the Berlin Township Zoning Office located at 3271 Cheshire Road, Delaware, Ohio 43015 and are available for examination between January 21, 2020 to February 6, 2020 during normal business hours. The person responsible for giving notice of the public hearing by publication is Claudia Smith.

Berlin Township Business Park – Map and Text

Land Use Exhibit Map – Revised 10/24/19 | Land Use Exhibit Map Alt 1 – Revised 10/24/19 | Article 15 – Berlin Commercial Overlay Text – recommended by Zoning Commission 10-29-19 | Article 19 – Berlin Industrial Overlay Text – recommended by Zoning Commission 10-29-19 | Berlin Business Park Tax Analysis Memo 10-23-19 |

BERLIN TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

This hearing has been tabled and continued to January 27, 2020 at 8:30 PM

At 8:15 p.m. January 16, 2020 The Berlin Township Trustees will also hear an application, designated as BZC 19-007, filed by Brooke Ann Martin, Trustee, c/o Evans Farm Land Development Company, 1550 Lewis Center Road, Suite B, Lewis Center, OH 43035. The applicant is requesting approval of a preliminary development plan to rezone, Parcel #41834001049000, 2174 Peachblow Road, Lewis Center, OH 43035 from Farm Residential District (FR-1) to R-3 Planned Residential District (R-3/PRD), 42.76 ± acres, 72 single family lot subdivision known as Ross Estates.

Application – Ross Family Agent Letter – Official Zoning District Map – Berlin Township Comprehensive Land Use Plan | Article 11-Planned Residential District (PRD) Preliminary Development Text | Preliminary Development Plan | Preliminary Phasing Plan | Landscape Plan and Signage Plan | Engineering Feasibility / Correspondence | Master Declaration of Covenants | Zoning Description / Exhibit | List of Adjacent Property Owners (within 200′)

BERLIN TOWNSHIP ZONING COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Tabled and continued to date & time certain March 24, 2020 at 7 PM

The Berlin Township Zoning Commission will hold a meeting for the purpose of a public hearing August 13, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Berlin Township Hall located at 3271 Cheshire Road, Delaware, OH 43015 in order to consider an application, designated as BZC 19-006, filed by Rowe Valerie Trustee, c/o Molly R. Gwin, Esq., Two Miranova Place, Ste. 700, Columbus, OH 43215. The applicant is requesting approval of a preliminary development plan to rezone, Parcel #41831001044000, 2591 Cheshire Road, Delaware, OH 43015 from Farm Residential District (FR-1) to R-3 Planned Residential District (R-3/PRD), 22.129 ± acres, 30 single-family lot subdivision that will be part of Piatt Preserve West. The text and map of this application will be available for public examination, excluding legal holidays; July 31 – August 13, 2019, Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Berlin Township Zoning Office located at 3271 Cheshire Rd., Delaware, OH 43015. For questions call David Loveless, Zoning Inspector at 740.548.5217 x103. Also, you can find the text and map on the Berlin Township website www.berlintwp.us After the conclusion of the hearing, the matter will be submitted to the Board of Township Trustees for its action. The person responsible for giving notice of the public hearing by publication is Cathy Rippel. Township residents are encouraged to attend.

BERLIN TOWNSHIP ZONING COMMISSION
Toni Korleski, Chairwoman

*Berlin Township new trash hauler is Rumpke starting in February 2019* open here for the flyer with information

This hearing has been tabled and continued to January 27, 2020 at 8:00 PM

BERLIN TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Berlin Township Trustees will hold a public hearing November 4, 2019 at 7:00
p.m. at the Berlin Township Hall located at 3271 Cheshire Road, Delaware, OH
43015 in order to consider an application to amend the Berlin Zoning Resolution,
designated as BZC 19-001, filed by Peachblow Land II LLC, Kenny Asset
Management LLC, Triangle Properties Inc., 470 Olde Worthington Road, Suite
101, Westerville, OH 43082. The applicants are requesting approval of a
preliminary development plan known as Berlin Meadows, Parcel’s
#41833001016000; 41833001014000; & 41833001094000; from Farm Residential
District (FR-1) to R-3 with a Planned Residential District Overlay (R-3/PRD) 183.81
± acres, 1162 Peachblow Road, 0 Peachblow Road, & 663 Shanahan Road, Lewis
Center, OH 43035. BZC 19-002, filed by Peachblow Land II LLC, & Kenny Asset
Management LLC, 470 Olde Worthington Road, Suite 101, Westerville, OH
43082. The applicants are requesting approval of a preliminary development plan
known as Berlin Meadows, Parcel’s #41833001016000; 41833001014000; from
Farm Residential District (FR-1) to Planned Commercial and Office District (PCD)
& 41833001017000; from Planned Industrial District (PID) to Planned Commercial
and Office District (PCD) 20.85 ± acres, 1162 Peachblow Road, 0 Peachblow
Road, & 663 Shanahan Road, Lewis Center, OH 43035. The text and map of this
application will be available for public examination, excluding legal holidays
October 17 to November 4, 2019, Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at
the Berlin Township Zoning Office located at 3271 Cheshire Rd., Delaware, OH
43015. Also, you can find the text and map on the Berlin Township
website www.berlintwp.us. The person responsible for giving notice of the public
hearing by publication is Claudia Smith. Township residents are encouraged to
attend

REVISED TOTAL BOOK and submitted August 26, 2019 see below:

Application | Planned Development Overview | Overall Illustrative | Master Development Summary | Exhibit A-1: Surrounding Property Owners | Exhibit B-1 & B-2: Legal Description and Boundary Survey | Exhibit C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, C-5, C-6: Development Plans, Lot Size Chart, Phasing Plan, Existing Features Plan, Illustrative Plan | Exhibit D-1 through D-9: Landscape Plans, Open Space Plans, Pedestrian Connection, Bosque / Clubhouse / Park / School / Central Basin / Entry Signs Illustrative | Exhibit E-1 through E-11: Utility Plan and Letters | Exhibit F-1: Wesco Bank Letter | Exhibit G-1: Sample Architectural Elevations and Structure Separation | Exhibit H-1: Architectural Elevations | Exhibit I-1: Deed Restrictions

Fire Department

The Berlin Township Fire Prevention Office performs fire inspections annually to all of the 135 plus businesses located within the township. Responsibilities include enforcing the Ohio State Fire Code as it relates to new construction, remodeling of businesses, change of business usage in an existing structure and annual fire inspections to all commercial properties.

Visit the Fire Prevention page and discover tips to help you prevent fires at your location.

Zoning Department

We’re here to help
The zoning office is here to assist you with all zoning issues and regulations. Please contact us for help and/or information before you decide to embark on a project. We will endeavor to be of assistance in any way possible.

Zoning Commission meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Starting at 7 PM at 3271 Cheshire Rd., Delaware, OH 43015

Zoning Appeals meet as needed at 7 PM at 3271 Cheshire Rd., Delaware, OH 43015

Roads Department

Delaware County Roads in Berlin Township

Africa Road
Berlin Station Road
Cheshire Road
Dunham Road
Gregory Road
Lackey Old State Road
N 3 B’s & K Road
N Old State Road
Peachblow Road
S Old State Road

Cemetery

Sexton Cemetery
Larry Buell
6867 Cheshire Road
Galena, OH 43021
614-738-3979 Cell
740-548-6349 Home

Cheshire Cemetery
3271 Cheshire Road
Delaware, Ohio 43015

Peachblow Cemetery
(no longer active)
3247 Peachblow Road
Delaware, Ohio 43015

Important Announcements

The Berlin Township Trustees are taking applications for 2 Alternate position with the Board of Zoning Appeals. The Board of Zoning Appeals meet on as needed basis. This is a paid position. If interested please fill out an application which you fill find below. You can email, drop-off or mail to Claudia Smith, Fiscal Officer, 3271 Cheshire Road, Delaware, OH 43015 email: clerk@berlintwp.us

Township Hall Rental

(Cost increase as of January 1, 2019)
The township hall is available for Berlin Township residents to rent provided someone has not reserved it first. Cost is $150.00 with a refund of $100.00 sent back to you provided the hall is left in the same condition as you found it. The capacity is eighty people and there are kitchen facilities. Please contact Cathy Rippel at (740)548-5217 ex.102 to reserve the room.

2019 Resident Hall Rental Application with Rules