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 ZONING COMMISSION

The Coventry Township Zoning Commission wishes to schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM at Coventry Township Community Center, 335 East Willowview Drive, Akron, OH 44319, to consider the following zoning map amendment applications:

2025-04-ZC. Brian Campbell, 2741 Foxwood Drive, Akron, OH 44333.

The applicant requests a change in the zoning district for property containing two parcels located at 889 Anchor Drive, Akron, OH 44319.  Parcel Numbers 1909520 and 1909529 contain 1.0374 acres and are currently zoned B-3 General/Regional Business District.  The request is to change the zoning district on the two parcels to R-2 Residence District.

The Zoning Commission forwarded the proposed zoning map amendment to the Summit County Planning Commission (SCPC) on March 21, 2025 in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 519.12(E)(1)(a).  The Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing to review the map amendment at its May 20, 2025 meeting when it has obtained the SCPC recommendation regarding the map amendment.  The SCPC meeting is scheduled for April 24, 2025.

2025-03-ZC. Larry Kane, 1710 County Road 175, Jeromesville, OH 44840:

The applicant requests a change in the zoning districts for property containing eight parcels located at or adjacent to 3142 Main Street, Akron, OH 44319.  Four of the parcels, Parcel Numbers 1904557, 1904558, 1904559, and 1904560, contain 0.4953 acres of land and are currently zoned B-2 Local Business District.  The remaining four parcels, Parcel Numbers 19002295, 19002296, 19002297, and 19002298, contain 0.3995 acres of land and are currently zoned R-2 Residence District.  The request is to change the zoning districts on all of the parcels to B-3 General/Regional Business District.

The Zoning Commission forwarded the proposed zoning map amendment to the SCPC on February 18, 2025 in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 519.12(E)(1)(a).  The SCPC meeting was held on March 27, 2025.  The SCPC recommended approval.

The full text and drawings of these requests are available for public viewing in the Coventry Township Zoning Office from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, at 68 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron, OH 44319.  You 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