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."

Danbury Township Vicinity Map. Danbury Township boundary identified in tan with red boarder and neighboring Portage & Catawba Island Townships and Village of Marblehead in cream color

A Historic Lake Erie Community

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.

Hearing Notices

06.18.25 BZA Agenda

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, June 18, 2025, beginning at 6:00 p.m. on the following applications:

POSTPONED FROM 05.21.25
BZA-2025-077              453 Walnut. Request for an Area Variance to Section 3.5 to allow for an addition onto the existing home that will result in the maximum lot coverage to be exceeded [45% (1,730s.f.) allowed/ 46.3% (1,780s.f.) proposed]. Randy & Karen Huffman, Owners/Applicants.

BZA-2025-105              8676 Shrock. Request for an Area Variance to Section 5.7.3 to allow for deck to encroach into the north, front-yard setback (11.5' proposed/ 13.5' required). Pamela Sweeney & Michael Kimberly, 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.
Posted 06.02.25 @10:03a.m.

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07.02.25 ZC Agenda

The Danbury Township Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at the Danbury Township Hall, 5972 E, Port Clinton Eastern Road, Marblehead, Ohio for the following application:

ZC-2025-106    9356 E. Bayshore Road. Request for a Map Amendment from “A” Agricultural to “R-C” Recreational Commercial of Section 1, Lot 7, PIN# 0141102114726000 consisting of 2.27ac. Columbia Bayshore, LLC, Agent; Bayshore Group, LLC, Owner/Applicant.

A copy of the application may be viewed at the office of the Zoning Inspector at Danbury Township Hall by appointment. The amendment may also be viewed at the Ottawa Regional Planning Commission office at the Ottawa County Courthouse or by clicking on the case information above. At the conclusion of said hearing and upon a decision made, the amendment will be submitted to the Danbury Township Board of Trustees for action.
Posted 06.13.25 @12:52p.m.

None at this time.

Contact

Marblehead Lighthouse Museum . White house and lighthouse by waters of Lake Erie.

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:
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:
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
Dawn Connor
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

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