Burton Township Administration Building
14821 Rapids Rd.
Burton, OH 44021
Burton Township Telephone Number 834-1500
Burton Township Fax Number 834-0422
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 355, Burton, OH 44021
Welcome to the Burton Township’s Zoning Department! All are welcome at any of our open meetings and public hearings.
***Zoning Commission Meeting – Monday, April 13th, 2026 – 7:00 p.m.***
***Board of Zoning Appeals – Tuesday, April 14th 2026 – 7:00 p.m. ***
Need a form? Select from the list below, fill it out and either mail or fax it to our office.
- Form-1-Application-for-a-Zoning-Certificate-As-Amended-05-20-15
- Form 7 – Application for a Conditional Zoning Certificate04272016
- Form 12 – Notice of Appeal Requesting a Variance07062021
Zoning Inspector
The zoning inspector is appointed by the board of trustees for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of the zoning resolution.
Zoning Inspector meets every Tuesday from 7:30 to 8:30 pm at the Administration Building.
- Zoning Inspector – Rick Gruber
- Email: Burtontwshpzoning@outlook.com
Zoning Commission
The zoning commission meets the second Monday of each month at 7:00 pm.
The Zoning Commission is comprised of five Burton Township residents and two alternate members who are appointed by the Board of Trustees. These volunteers are responsible for reviewing and offering a recommendation on all text and map amendments to the Zoning Resolution prior to the Trustees final determination on an application.
- Mark Sturm (2026) – Chairman
- Nick Gorris (2030) – Vice Chairman
- Tim Hess (2027)
- Dan Kotek (2028)
- Greg Rinehart (2029)
- Kevin Cieszywkoski (2027) – 1st Alternate
- Matt Iosue (2026) – 2nd Alternate
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals is quasi-judicial board comprised of five Burton Township residents and two alternate members who are appointed by the Board of Trustees. These volunteers hear and decide upon appeals to administrative zoning decisions, requests for variances and conditional use applications.
- Tim Snyder (2028) – Chairman
- Alan Skeen (2030) – Vice Chairman
- Open Position (2026)
- John Nelson (2029)
- Marilyn Percic (2027)
- Frank Vecchio (2027) – 1st Alternate
- Joseph Dallos (2026) – 2nd Alternate