Zoning Information
McKean Township Zoning Information
McKean Township has been zoned since November 1975.
PRIOR to construction in McKean Township, contact the McKean Township Zoning inspector with ALL Zoning questions, permits, and inspections
Since 2021 McKean Twp. Zoning Inspector: Mr. Larry Hansel
Phone: 740-587-3628
Email: larryhansel1952@yahoo.com
Complete Zoning Resolution
Questions about zoning in McKean Township can be most likely answered by viewing the online Zoning Resolution. Click here to view.
Zoning Fees: McKean Township Zoning Fees
McKean Township Road Right of Ways
Application for Zoning Permit/Certificate
You may download a printable .pdf file that contains the McKean Township Application for Zoning Certificate. Click Here to Download
Application for Agricultural Building Exemption
You may download a printable .pdf file that contains the McKean Township Application for Agricultural Building Exemption. Click Here to Download
Application for Zoning Amendment
You may download a printable .pdf file that contains the McKean Township Application for Zoning Amendment. Click Here to Download
Application for Conditional Use or Special Exemption
You may download a printable .pdf file that contains the McKean Township Application for Conditional Use or Special Exemption. Click Here to Download
Application for Minor Land Division/ Lot Split: You may download a printable .pdf file that contains the McKean Township Application for Minor Land Division. Lot Split. Click here to Download
McKean Township Comprehensive Plan
You may download a printable .pdf file that contains the McKean Comprehensive Plan. Click Here to Download
Township Roads and Driveways Information
Drivewa
All new driveways, relocation of existing driveways and repair/replacement of existing driveway culverts which access township or county roads must be approved by and permit acquired thru the Licking County Engineer department.
A copy of the county issued permit is to be submitted to McKean Twp Zoning inspector PRIOR to performance of any work
https://lickingcounty.gov/
Driveways with access to State of Ohio roadways within McKean Twp (SR 661, SR 657
All new driveways, relocation of existing driveways and repair/replacement of existing driveway culverts which access State of Ohio roadways must be approved by and permit acquired thru the Ohio Department of Transportation.
A copy of the State issued permit is to be submitted to McKean Twp Zoning inspector PRIOR to performance of any work
https://www.transportation.
Appointed Zoning Commission and Appeal Board:
The Township Zoning Commission and Appeal Board meet on an ad hoc basis.
The Township Zoning Commission has the following duties:
- Initiate proposed amendments to the Township Zoning Resolution
- Consider and review all proposed amendments to the Zoning Resolution and make recommendations to the Board of Township Trustees
- Review all RPO and make recommendations to the Board of Township Trustees
The powers of the Appeal Board are very similar to those of the courts.
Under the ORC, the Township Board of Zoning Appeals is given 3 basic powers:
- To hear and decide appeals
- Grant variances
- Grant conditional uses
Appointed Members:
McKean Township Zoning Commission
Jim Bidigare – Chairman
Term Expires 12-31-2028
9095 North Street
Newark, OH 43055
740-587-2000
Kurt Nightingale
Term Expires 12-31-2027
7619 North Street
Newark, OH 43055
614-580-3522
Chris O’Neill
Term Expires 12-31-2026
7745 North Street
Newark, OH 43055
740-501-4168
Jared McLaughlin
Term Expires 12-31-2029
5691 Sunnyside Rd
Newark, OH 43031
740-814-9190
Tara Harris
Term Expires 12-31-2025
9210 Reynolds Road
Newark, OH 43055
740-501-5401
McKean Township Zoning Appeal Board
Bill O'Neill
Term Expires 12-31-2028
6817 Cat Run Rd
Granville, OH 43023
740-404-2496
Dean Grubaugh
Term Expires 12-31-2027
6652 Liberty Church Rd
Johnstown, OH 43031
740-404-5009
Lora Maxwell
Term Expires 12-31-2029
2676 Dry Creek Rd
Granville, OH 43023
740-404-0250
Mark Marston – Chairman
Term Expires 12-31-2025
3654 Corner Road
Alexandria, OH 43001
740-587-3212
Bill Hoskinson
Term Expires 12-31-2026
5615 Chatham Rd
Granville, OH 43023
740-403-0745