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 first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m., and the Zoning Commission meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Township Hall.

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NOTICE OF BOARD VACANCIES:

Coventry Township has a vacancy for an Alternate Member of the Zoning Commission and a vacancy for an Alternate Member of the Board of Zoning Appeals.    Interested applicants must be residents of the Township and should submit a letter of interest stating qualifications to the Coventry Township Board of Trustees by Monday January 6, 2025, at 4:30 PM.

Letters of interest should be mailed or hand delivered to Coventry Township Board of Trustees, Attn.: Anna Davis, Administrator, 68 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron, Ohio 44319 or emailed to [email protected].   Please note if you have a preference to serve on a specific board.

The Board of Zoning Appeals is a five-member Board with two alternates who meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Center.  The Board of Zoning Appeals is charged with hearing requests for variances from the Zoning Code.

The Zoning Commission is a five-member Board with two alternates who meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Center. The Zoning Commission is charged with reviewing and making changes to the Zoning Code.

Members and Alternate Members of each Board are paid $50.00 per meeting.  Alternates are required to attend all meetings and vote in case of a Regular Member’s absence or need to abstain.

The Board will determine qualified applicants who will be contacted for an interview.  If you have any questions, please contact Zoning Inspector, Rob Henwood via the Coventry Township Administration Office at 330-644-0785 or by emailing [email protected].

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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 Laura Cowles 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