Zoning

Zoning is designed to protect the health, safety and, welfare of those living in a community. Most zoning regulations are a matter of common sense, and help to make sure that people use their property in such a way that it is not detrimental to those living in the same area, or to the community as a whole.

Almost all construction, from fences and decks to homes and businesses, requires a zoning permit. A complete copy of the zoning code can either be downloaded from this site or purchased for a nominal fee at the zoning office.

In addition to the Zoning Inspector, Coventry Township has two appointed boards who deal with zoning related issues. The Zoning Commission holds meetings and public hearings for all changes to the Zoning Resolution. The Board of Zoning Appeals may grant variances for the zoning code after a public hearing is held. All adjacent property owners are notified if a request for a variance is made, and have the opportunity to state their opinions or concerns at the public hearing.

The Board of Zoning Appeals meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m., and the Zoning Commission meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Coventry Community Center.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – COVENTRY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

 

The Coventry Township Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Coventry Township Community Center, 335 East Willowview Drive, Akron, Ohio 44319, to consider the following zoning map amendment application:

 

Mark Ferguson, Four Points Architectural Services, 2850 Arlington Road, Akron, OH 44312: Requesting a change in the zoning district for 1252 Robinson Avenue, Barberton, OH 44203, Parcel Numbers 1906518 and 1904896.  The parcels contain 1.01 acres of land and are currently zoned B-2 Local Business District.  The request is to change the zoning on the parcels to B-3 General/Regional Business District.

 

The Board of Trustees will review these revisions at this public hearing before being presented for final vote.

 

The full text and drawings of these requests are available for public viewing in the Coventry Township Zoning Office from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday thru Friday, at 68 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron, OH 44319.  Interested individuals must contact the Coventry Township Zoning Office at 330-644-0785 ext. 695 or [email protected] to make other arrangements to view the plans or submit written statements before the hearing.

 

The public is invited to participate in this meeting.

 

Robert Henwood, AICP, Coventry Township Zoning Inspector

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Please follow the link below for Short Term Rental Regulations in Coventry Township.

ARTICLE 28 – Short Term Rentals

Any property owner operating a Short-Term Rental (any rental less than 30 days – typically advertised on websites like airbnb, vrbo, homeaway, etc.) should contact Rob Henwood at [email protected] for a permit. The application and check list can be found here.

Effective January 14, 2024 Short-term Rentals must be a minimum distance of 300 feet apart.  Please see excerpt from the 12/14/23 minutes below:

231214-03         Edward Diebold made a motion to approve the text amendment as requested for 28.04 A.  Short-Term Rentals, specifying a distance requirement of 300 feet from any currently permitted Short-Term Rental property. George Beckham seconded the motion.  Roll call: George Beckham, yes; Edward Diebold, yes; and Jeff Houck, absent. Motion carried 2-0.

**All residential rental properties in Summit County require a permit through the Summit County Fiscal Office – please follow this link for more information: Summit County Residential Rental Registry