Danbury Township encompasses an area of 17.76 square miles which includes 32.75 miles of Lake Erie, Sandusky Bay and Harbor shoreline. The historic Village of Marblehead is located at the east end of the Township. The permanent population of Danbury is 4,924 with an additional 846 residing in the Village. Seasonal homes, condominiums, marina, campgrounds, cottages and recreational vehicle parks are home to a population of several thousand summer-only residents. Danbury was named for the original settlers who arrived from Danbury, Connecticut and became a township on March 6, 1840. The Village of Marblehead was incorporated in 1891.
MISSION STATEMENT
"The Mission of the Danbury Township Board of Trustees is to provide fair and representative government for all citizens, to foster pride in the community, to ensure fiscal solvency, to preserve and protect natural and historical sites, and to operate within the parameters of the laws of the State of Ohio while making certain that the Township remains an enjoyable place to live for both permanent and seasonal residents."
Current News and Events
Current News & Events
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Zoning Office Hour Changes
Please be advised that the Zoning Office will be CLOSED on the following dates:
Week of August 19-23, 2024
ODOT Updates
Posted 07.02.24:
Last week a question was asked regarding the schedule for ramp paving (269, etc.). ODOT just advised that the contractor will come back mid-August and start with the SR 163 ramps then move to the SR 269 ramps. These will be 5-day closures from 10 PM Sunday to 6 AM Friday. All remaining local ramps will be completed by October 31. The balance of the paving work on the main portion of SR 2 cannot begin until after Labor Day but should be completed by the end of October.
Posted 06.26.24:
Beginning July 3, 2024 and ending the evening of July 7, 2024 an automated traffic recorder with camera will be located at the intersection of SR 269 South (Bridge Rd.) and Port Clinton Eastern Rd. to record traffic activity at this location. This study was scheduled for 2025 but has been moved up to these dates. Once the data has been analyzed and the results are provided to the township, the information will be posted here.
Paving on SR 163 (East Harbor Rd.) is scheduled to begin immediately after Labor Day 2024 with a planned completion by the end of November 2024. The area to be paved starts just to the west of SR 269 South and continues east around the Peninsula (then west) ending at the terminus of the triangle at Bayshore/Hartshorn/Quarry Road.
Our exit off Route 2 at SR 269 South (Lakeside/Marblehead 126A-B) known as the spiderweb or spur is scheduled for roundabout construction beginning after Labor Day 2025 and, weather permitting, should be completed by the end of November 2025.
Fire Inspections for Businesses
Starting May 1, 2024, Danbury Township Fire Department will be conducting annual fire inspections to all businesses within the township along with Lakeside and Marblehead. You will be receiving a call from the Fire Department to set up a time that hopefully fits your schedule. The inspection should not take long. Chief Hunsicker asks that you take the steps to be proactive when it comes to the safety of your employees, clients, and business.
Here is a list on what you can do to make this process go smoothly:
1. Have fire extinguishers checked to make sure they are up to date.
2. Hood systems cleaned or at the very least scheduled to be cleaned if needed (Restaurants).
3. Smoke/CO2 detectors are working properly.
4. Emergency lighting should be in working order and posted by all exits.
5. Emergency exits should have a clear pathway.
6. Extension cords are in compliance for their intended use. (No “daisy” chains)
7. Make sure address numbers are visible from the street. Ex: green address signs
8. Emergency contacts, addresses and phone numbers to be updated.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Fire Department at 419-798-5219. In the event that the duty crew is out, please leave a message.
Focus On Danbury Township Year-End Report
To view the Focus on Danbury Township Year-End Review for 2023, please click here.
Brush Drop-Off Site
The brush drop-off site will reopen April 1, 2024 for the season. The site is located at 310 S. Bridge Road (SR 269 South) behind the dog park. For your safety, the brush area is not to be used after dusk.
Rule Reminders:
No Grass Clippings
No Rootballs or Stumps
No Plastic Bags (paper yard bags are okay to leave behind)
No Contractors
No Dumping after Dusk
This is for residents of the Township. Please only bring leaves and tree limbs. Hay bales are acceptable, but please make sure they are broken apart and take the twine string with you. Plastic and string get tied up in the machinery when it's time to mulch it. The brush drop-off site is typically open from April 1 - December 1.
Mulch
Available at the the brush drop off site is free mulch for residents. Residents are welcome to come fill their trucks or trailers on their own during daylight hours. A listing of dates that the Service & Maintenance Department crew will be available to assist residents to help load up is provided below. Contractors are not permitted to use this service.
Mulch 2024 distribution dates will be as follows: We can load your vehicle for you, while supplies last, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Mondays (but not on any legal holidays) starting April 1-September 30 and from 8 a.m. to noon on the following Saturdays: April 13, 27 and May 4. We also load vehicles by appointment. Call (419) 734-4091
Tornado & Severe Weather Shelters
For Immediate Release: Mar. 16, 2024
For additional information, contact:
Sandy Mackey, Ohio Emergency Management Agency
smmackey@dps.ohio.gov
Tornado Watch - Be Prepared: When conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes. Be ready to move to a place of safety if the watch is upgraded to a warning or if threatening weather approaches.
Tornado Warning - Take Action: When a tornado is imminent or has been sighted. Warnings indicate impending danger to life and property. Seek safe shelter immediately.
Prepare for Severe Weather and Home Emergencies: Build a kit and make a plan. This includes having a severe weather kit for home and vehicle and creating an emergency plan/or updating your existing plan.
Be Aware of Hazards in Your Area: Ohio’s weather hazards from early spring into summer include snowmelt and flooding, tornadoes, and thunderstorms. Visit the OCSWA website to learn more about severe weather safety and preparedness.
Prepare for a Flood: Learn and practice evacuation routes, shelter plans, and flash flood response. Gather supplies, including non-perishable foods, cleaning supplies, and water for several days, in case you must leave immediately or if services are cut off in your area.
Flooded Roadways: Never attempt to cross a flooded road on foot or in a vehicle. It only takes six inches of water to knock an adult off their feet, one foot of moving water can float a vehicle, and two feet of water can carry away most vehicles including pickup trucks and SUVs. Don’t chance it, find an alternative route!
Outdoor Warning Sirens: Many Ohio counties have outdoor warning sirens that sound when severe weather is imminent. Outdoor warning sirens are designed to be heard outdoors.
Alerts and Notifications: Getting weather and emergency information from reliable sources is important. Always have multiple means of receiving communications such as a NOAA All-Hazards Weather Radio and local television media weather apps. Other great sources for communications are Emergency Alert System (EAS) sent over television and radio channels. Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) are free notifications delivered to mobile devices as part of a public safety system.
Cable Problems?
Information from the Ohio Department of Commerce who regulates Ohio's Cable TV Industry. Please click here for more information if you are having problems with your cable service provider.
Electric Aggregation Program
Danbury Township residents are included in the Ottawa County Electric Aggregation Program.
Marblehead Village residents are not included in the Ottawa County Electric Aggregation at this time, because they signed under a separate program with a different rate and terms.
If you are a Toledo Edison Customer, please click here for flyer with more information.
If you are an Ohio Edison Customer, please click here for flyer with more information.
Mazurik Fish Cleaning Station
In July 2023, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division along with Gov. Mike DeWine officially dedicated the opening of a state-of-the-art fish cleaning facility at the Mazurik boat launch located at 8957 Northshore Blvd., Marblehead, Ohio 43440. ODNR is hopeful to have the fish cleaning facility open each season in early April and close late November. Due to the plumbing system, the facility cannot be open in below freezing temperatures. The facility is open to the public at no cost. For more information on how to properly use the facility, please click here for a short video.
GRANDLove
When parents are absent or unable to raise their children due to struggles with substance abuse, domestic violence, health concerns, financial instability, incarceration, etc., grandparents (and other adults) serve a critical and under-recognized role in our community by providing stable, loving environments for these children in need. Please CLICK HERE to view information from the Ottawa County Family Advocacy Center for services & assistance available.
Property Fraud Alert
The Ottawa County Recorder's Office is introducing GovOS Property Alert, a free property fraud alert system. Property fraud is where a party fraudulently records documents against your property for financial gain or to attempt to take ownership without your knowledge. Property fraud is a fast-growing crime, as damaging as identity theft, with the added risk of losing your property. With this new fraud alert system, you can create an alert record in which you will receive an email notification anytime a document is recorded against your property or name. To view the flyer below, please click on the flyer or here. To sign up, go to ottawa.oh.publicsearch.us/property-alert. Should you have trouble signing up, please contact the Ottawa County Recorder's Office at (419) 734-6730.
2024 Special Recycling Events
The Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca County Solid Waste District holds special recycling and collection events, typically at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds every year. The events to be held in 2024 are for electronics, tires, appliances and household hazardous waste. Information on what will be accepted can be found by clicking here for their annual flyer. Pre-registration is required by going to recycleoss.org or by calling (419) 334-7222. Danbury Township is not involved with these events, so please contact the number provided.
Clean-Up Weeks
2024 Clean-Up's:
September 17-21
Tuesday thru Friday 9a.m.-6p.m. Saturday 8a.m.- 12p.m. noon.
This is for residents only, not contractors.
Rules & Regulations that remain the same:
- No tires
- No brush
- No oil
- No paint
- No batteries or propane tanks
- No boats or vehicles
- No propane tanks
- No household chemicals
- No loose building materials (specifically shingles, drywall or insulation). All loose materials must be boxed or bagged.
Rules & Regulations:
- Employees will assist with loads up to 80 pounds. If able, you are expected to help unload your vehicle.
- No metal scrapping - strictly prohibited.
- No commercial loads.
- Maintenance Staff has the right to refuse any load.
Recycling at Police Station
Our recycle area at 419 Bridge Road continues to be a source of frustration and concern for both Danbury Township and the Solid Waste District. We sadly found it necessary to have video surveillance due to the abuse of the area with non-recyclables (including a vacuum cleaner, table and chairs, dishwasher, mattress and numerous other trash items). It’s a great service for residents when it is used properly – and it is for residential use only. Unfortunately we have also found that a primary reason the dumpsters are overflowing so quickly is due to heavy use by businesses. This was never meant to be a service for businesses or contractors. Now it is interfering with residents being able to utilize the service. The Solid Waste District advised that if a business wishes to recycle they can make arrangements with Waste Management by calling or emailing Matthew Leis (248) 285-0330 mleis@wm.com or Republic Services by calling (800) 234-3429.
We are asking that businesses voluntarily STOP using the residential recycling area. If you know of a business that does not utilize Facebook, please help make them aware of this information. We don’t want to eliminate recycling or brush drop-off but the abuse at both areas has become overwhelming for our employees. Please help us to help you keep these services and do not ever hesitate to contact the police at (419) 732-2549 to report abuse of our services.
Concerns & Complaints
It is the policy of the Danbury Trustees to not accept anonymous complaints regarding tall grass, junk vehicles or other nuisance concerns. A written complaint regarding issues within 500 feet of your property will be accepted and reviewed to determine what action may be taken. In the blue band above, please go to Departments, then Zoning and the tab about "Violations" for more information and to print out a complaint form.
Document Shredding & Prescription Rx Drop-off
The Danbury Township Police Department will resume accepting documents for secure shredding and and prescription drop-off services at the Police Station on SR 269. This is by appointment only to ensure an officer is present to place the items in the proper secure location. The direct number for the station is (419) 732-2549.
Home Repair Information
Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP) & Community Housing & Impact Preservation Program (CHIP) helps provide home repairs for eligible homeowners. For more information please Click Here for their flyer. You can also contact Sherry Evens, Program Clerk at smevans@glcap.org or (419) 333-6049
Rainbow Ridge
For more information regarding Rainbow Ridge at Meadowbrook Marsh in memory of the 10 animals that perished in a barn fire Thanksgiving evening 2019 at African Safari Wildlife Park, please click on the "Community" link above in the blue band and then select the "Rainbow Ridge" button.
Now Accepting Reservations for Lake Point/ Lions Park Shelter House!
The Township has began accepting reservations for Lake Point/ Lions Park shelter house, but for a fee. It will continue to be open to the public daily unless otherwise posted as reserved. The cost to reserve the shelter house is $300. All reservations must be received by the first of the month of the month prior to the event (i.e. July events, reservations must be made by June 1st). Reservations are on a first come, first serve basis and the date is not officially reserved until a complete reservation form and payment has been turned in. Once a reservation has been made, the party will have the shelter house reserved for them the entire day. We do not reserve more than one event per day. Attendees are asked to clean up after themselves and wrap up all activities by dusk. Reservation forms are available under the Service & Maintenance Departments web page or at the zoning office during their office hours.
"No Surprise Act"
The Township is required to have this placed on our website per our insurance carrier.
The Transparency in Coverage mandate requires insurers and group health plans to make rate information publicly accessible to members and non-members starting July 2022. Medical Mutual will share rate information for Medical Mutual-contracted providers as well as historical allowed amounts and billed charges for out-of-network providers in a machine-readable file (MRF) format. The information will be posted on a dedicated MRF landing page, accessible through MedMutual.com. To be considered compliant under the mandate, the regulations specify that ASO groups must include a link on their own website that directs users to the location of the publicly available MRFs.
The No Surprises Act (NSA), signed into law as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA), establishes federal standards to protect patients with health benefits coverage from “surprise” medical bills that may arise when receiving care from certain out-of-network providers and ancillary providers.
https://www.medmutual.com/For-Employers/Employer-Resources/No-Surprises-Act-Legislation.aspx
Hearing Notices
Hearing Notices
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Danbury Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold adjudication hearings at the Danbury Township Hall, 5972 E. Port Clinton Eastern Road, Marblehead, Ohio 43440 on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, beginning at 6:00 p.m. on the following applications:
BZA-2024-159 233 Bedford. Request for Area Variances from Section 5.2.D.iii to allow for the installation of an accessory structure to encroach into the north, side-yard setback (1.5' proposed/ 5' required) and into the east, rear-yard setback (0' proposed/5' required) and to Section 3.5 to allow the lot coverage to be exceeded (40% allowed/ 41% proposed). Kent & Jen Brandeberry, Owners/ Applicants.
BZA-2024-164 344 Hidden Beach. Request for Area Variances from Section 5.2.D.iii to allow for the installation of an accessory structure to encroach into the west, rear-yard setback (1.5' proposed/ 5' required), into the north, side-yard setback (2’ proposed/ 5’ required) and to be separated from the house less than 5’ (4.25' proposed). Todd & Kirsten Cassaro, Owners/ Applicants.
BZA-2024-165 2488 Knobhill. Request for Area Variances from Section 5.2.D.iii to allow for the installation of an accessory structure to encroach into the south, side-yard setback (1' proposed/ 5' required) and into the west, rear-yard setback (1' proposed/5' required). Patrick & Roseanne O’Keeffe, Owners/ Applicants.
BZA-2024-167 304 Walnut. Request for Area Variances from Section 3.5 to allow for an addition on the existing home to exceed the lot coverage (55% allowed/ 62.8% proposed) and to Section 7.12.3.A to allow more square footage onto a nonconforming structure than permitted (20%;197.6s.f allowed/ 22.1%; 218s.f. proposed). Dexter & Melanie Woods, Owners/ Applicants.
Parties wishing to give testimony may appear in person or by attorney. Said hearing(s) may be continued from time to time as necessary. A copy of the aforementioned application may be viewed at the office of the Zoning Inspector at Danbury Township Zoning Department during normal business hours or by clicking on the case information above.
Zoning Commission
None at this time.
Board of Trustees
None at this time.
Contact
Contact Information
Danbury Township Hall
5972 E. Port Clinton Eastern Rd.
Marblehead, OH 43440
Phone: (419) 732-3039
Fax: (419) 734-3137
Hours for the Trustees & Fiscal Officer are by appointment.
Trustee John Paul Dress:
(419) 341-0404
johnpaul@danburytownship.com
Trustee David Hirt:
(419) 732-2703
dave@danburytownship.com
Trustee Dianne Rozak:
(419) 340-9359
dianne@danburytownship.com
Fiscal Officer - Brinkley Paul:
(419) 732-3039
fiscalofficer@danburytownship.com
Administrative Assistant to Trustees & Fiscal Officer
Lynne James
(419) 732-3039
assistant@danburytownship.com
Hours: M, Tu, Th: 8a - 4p
Wednesday: 12p - 8p
Friday: 7a - 3p
Fire: Chief Shawn Hunsicker
firechief@danburytownship.com
Station 1 - Headquarters
7870 E. Harbor Road
Marblehead, OH 43440
Phone: (419) 798-5219
Fax: (419) 798-9122
Police: Chief Michael Meisler
419 S. Bridge Road
Marblehead, Ohio 43440
Phone: (419) 732-2549
Fax: (419) 732-1516
Hours: 24 hours. If an officer
does not answer, you may leave
a message for a non-emergency
situation. Non-emergency calls
may also be placed at the Ottawa
County Sheriff’s Office
(419) 734-4404.
Email: dtpd@danburytownship.com or
policechief@danburytownship.com
Emergency calls: please dial 911
Maintenance Garage:
Road Supervisor, Brett Waldron
Phone: (419) 734-4091
Fax: (419) 734-3137
Hours: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday thru Friday
Email: roads@danburytownship.com
Zoning:
Zoning & Planning Administrator
Kathryn A. Dale, AICP
Email: zoning@danburytownship.com
Zoning Assistant
Michelle Teresi (April 1-October 1)
Email: zoningassistant@danburytownship.com
Assistant Zoning Inspector
Marcel Sorgi (April 1 - October 1)
Email: assistantinspector@danburytownship.com
Phone: (419) 734-6120
Fax: (419) 734-3137
Hours: T, TH, F: 9:00a to 3:00p
W.: 9:00-11:00a & 4:00p-6:30p
The Zoning Office is CLOSED on Mondays