Danbury Township encompasses are 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 4,264 with an additional 903 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
Welcome!
We hope you enjoy our website and find new information that has never been posted before. Please be patient with us as we continue to add new information!
Public Records Request Form
Township Trustee Meeting Summaries
2017 Focus on Danbury Twp. - Year End Review
Fall Newsletter
We'll be using this section to post the most current information we need to communicate in a timely manner. As always, if you need to reach any of us just refer to the Contact Information.
2019 Clean-Up Dates
Thanks to the Danbury residents and voters, Clean-Up Weeks are back! There will be new rules for the operation of the event, which will be posted here and in the Township Spring newsletter once those are approved.
The 2019 Clean-up Weeks will be held:
April 22-26
July 15-19
October 21-25
The clean-up runs Monday through Friday during daylight hours. Township personnel will be available to provide unloading assistance from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Clean-up ends promptly at 11 a.m. on Friday. This is for residents only, not contractors.
Rules & Regulations that remain the same:
- No tires
- No brush
- No oil
- No paint
- No batteries
- No boats or vehicles
- No propane tanks
Please check back as more information will follow.
For 2019 Countywide Recycling Events, please click here.
Christmas Tree Recycling
Residents can drop off Christmas Trees until January 31, 2019 in the fenced area behind the Township Hall next to the salt shed. Please do not leave any trees in plastic bags, leave any ornaments, lights, or decorations on the trees.
50th Anniversary of Danbury Township Police Department
In 2019, the Danbury Township Police Department will celebrate 50 years of dedicated service to our community. Each member of the department was issued a 50th Anniversary badge to wear proudly on their uniform. The members of our department are committed to making sure that Danbury Township continues to be a safe place to live and enjoy.
Winter Electric Bill Assistance Programs
For more information on FirstEnergy's assistance programs to help with winter bills, please click here.
Ottawa County Emergency Alerts WENS system
We encourage you to sign up to the Ottawa County Emergency Alerts WENS system. In the event of an emergency or severe weather condition, a text message will be sent to the mobile number and/or your email address that you specify. This is a free service provided by Ottawa County, Ohio.
To receive alerts, please click here to sign-up.
Dog Park Winterized
Please be advised that Bark til Dark Dog Park on S. Bridge Road has been winterized for the season. The water at the park has been shut off and the pumps will not work. Please refrain from trying to pump the wells, for in the past some of the mechanics inside have broke as a result. The water will be turned back on in the spring once temperatures remain above freezing. The park is open year-round to residents and their four legged friends, but please plan on bringing water during the winter months.
News from the Leaf Brush Drop-off Site
The leaf drop off site behind the dog park by the cell tower at 310 S. Bridge Road is closed for the season. Please check back here on the website to see when the reopening will officially be. It is typically in the spring around April.
Police Department Burglary Prevention Tips
For those who are leaving the Danbury Township Peninsula either for a short vacation or for the entire winter season, the Police Department would like to offer a few tips to help make sure your residence is secure while you're away. As always, your neighborhoods will be patrolled and we're looking forward to your return. Have a safe Fall & Winter! Click here to view the flyer.
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. Please go to Departments, then Zoning for more information and the form to file.
Now Accepting Reservations for Lake Point Park Shelter House!
The Township has began accepting reservations for Lake Point 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 bases 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. Attendee's 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.
Appointed Positions Available
If you have interest in serving on the Danbury Township Zoning Commission (ZC) or Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) please submit an Appointed Position Application as well as your resume to Kathryn A. Dale the Danbury Township Zoning & Planning Administrator. She can be reached at (419) 734-6120 for more questions.
The Zoning Commission meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at 6:30p.m. and is responsible for amendments to the zoning resolution and map. The Commission is comprised of 5 regular members and 2 alternates. An appointment is for 5 years, unless fulfilling a vacated seat. To be considered for the position, your permanent residence of record must be Danbury Township. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The Board of Zoning Appeals meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:30p.m. and is responsible for hearing requests on Appeals, Area Variances, Conditional Uses and Special Exceptions. The Board is comprised of 5 regular members and 2 alternates. An appointment is for 5 years, unless fulfilling a vacated seat.
To be considered for either position, your permanent residence of record must be Danbury Township. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
State/ Bayshore/ Port Clinton Eastern Intersection Improvements
The intersection at State/Bayshore & Port Clinton Eastern Road is now open. Below is the new traffic pattern. Please drive a little more slowly through this intersection until we are all familiar with it. 
Future Newsletters
The Summer 2018 edition of the Township Newsletter will be the last one sent out this year. Future newsletters will be available for viewing here on the Township website and some hard copies will be available for pick-up in the Zoning Office.
FEMA Great Lakes Coastal Study & New Flood Map Information
FEMA is preparing new Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for Ottawa and the surrounding Counties. While Ottawa County recently adopted maps in 2015, these proposed new maps would replace the 2015 maps. FEMA anticipates that these new maps will be ready for adoption by 2018-2019. For more information, please contact Ottawa County Regional Planning Commission at (419) 734-6780. Information can also be found at www.greatlakescoast.org
Hearing Notices
Hearing Notices
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Danbury Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold an adjudication hearing at the Danbury Township Hall, 5972 E. Port Clinton Eastern Road, Marblehead, Ohio 43440 on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 beginning at 6:30 p.m. on the following applications:
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 applications 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
Cheryl Harmsen - Administrative Assistant
Hours: M-F 9:00am - 1:00pm
assistant@danburytownship.com
Trustee John Paul Dress:
(419) 341-0404
johnpaul@danburytownship.com
Trustee David Hirt:
(419) 732-2703
dave@danburytownship.com
Trustee Dianne Rozak:
(419) 798-4071
dianne@danburytownship.com
Fiscal Officer - Carolyn Adams:
(419)732-3039
fiscalofficer@danburytownship.com
Fire: Chief Keith Kahler
firechief@danburytownship.com
Station 1 - Headquarters
9551 E. Harbor Road
Lakeside, OH 43440
Phone: (419) 798-5219
Fax: (419) 798-9122
Station 2
150 S. Bridge Road
Lakeside-Marblehead, OH 43440
Phone: (419) 734-9700
Station 3
517 W. Main Street
Marblehead, OH 43440
Phone: (419) 798-4450
Fax: (419) 798-9421
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@cros.net 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
Phone: (419) 734-6120
Fax: (419) 734-3137
Hours: M, T, TH, F: 9:00a to 3:00p
W.: 9:00-11:00a & 4:00p-6:30p
Email: zoning@danburytownship.com