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
Hearing Notices can also be found on the Danbury Township, Ohio Facebook Page
** Due to recent scams involving our applications, we are redacting email and phone number contact information from packets posted to our Website and Facebook page. All other information regarding these applications is whole.**
Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)
NOTICE
The Danbury Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold their regular meeting Wednesday, November 19, 2025, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in executive session for a conference with the Attorney for the Board, concerning pending or imminent court action. Adjudication hearings will begin at 6:00p.m. at the Danbury Township Hall, 5972 E. Port Clinton Eastern Road, Marblehead, Ohio 43440 on the following applications:
BZA-2025-251 2991 Waterside. Request for an Area Variance from Section 4.7.2.D to allow for a lanai/screened-in porch to encroach into the north, rear-yard setback (18' proposed/ 25' required). Eric & Ashley Bilton, Owner/Applicant.
BZA-2025-242 560 Lynn. Request for an Area Variance to Section 3.5 to allow for an addition onto the existing home to exceed the lot coverage (49.4% proposed/ 45% required). Greg & Sandra Kreps, Owner/Applicant.
BZA-2025-247 143 Springcrest. Request for an Area Variance to Section 3.5 to allow for a covered porch addition to encroach into the west, front-yard setback (31.5' proposed/ 35' required). Daniel & Sharon Spohn, Owner/Applicant.
** We do not expect to get to this case until 7:00p.m. **
BZA-2025-249 2148 Tecumseh. Request for an Area Variance from Section 5.1.7 to allow for a screened-in porch addition to encroach into the south and east front-yard setbacks (9' proposed/ 20' required). Steven Coder, Owner/Applicant; Nick Schnittker, Agent.
** We do not expect to get to this case until 7:30p.m.**
BZA-2025-250 10240 E. Bayshore. Request for an Area Variance to Section 4.17.1 to allow for an addition onto Cottage #2 to encroach into the west, side-yard setback (1' proposed/ 45' required) and south, rear-yard setback (3.5' proposed/ 55' required) and to Section 7.12.3.A to exceed the square footage permitted onto a nonconforming structure [128s.f. (26.6%) proposed/ 96s.f. (20%) allowed]. Stuckert’s Resort, Owner/Applicant; Tim & Linda Brown, Agents.
** We do not expect to get to this case until 8:00p.m.**
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 11.03.25 @ 2:30p.m.
Zoning Commission (ZC)
The Danbury Township Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at the Danbury Township Hall, 5972 E, Port Clinton Eastern Road, Marblehead, Ohio for the following applications:
ZC-2025-245 5876 Saylor. Map Amendment from “R-3” High Density Residential to “R-C” Recreational Commercial to rezone Lots 2-4 of Saylor 4 Subdivision, in Section 3, Lot 19 of the Firelands Survey, PIN# 0140387805531000, consisting of 150’ x 225’ or 0.77ac. NorthCoast Anchor Development, LLC; C. John Kronberg Owner/Applicant; John Skweres, Agent.
** Case information will be posted following RPC Meeting 11.18.25. Please check back 11.19.25**
A copy of the applications may be viewed at the office of the Zoning Inspector at Danbury Township Hall by appointment. The amendments 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 11.13.25 @ 12:45p.m.
Trustees
The Danbury Township Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the Danbury Township Hall, 5972 E. Port Clinton Eastern Road, Marblehead, Ohio for the following application:
ZC-2025-228 1355 S. Danbury North. Map Amendment from “A” Agricultural to “C-2” General Commercial for Part of Section 4, Lot 20, PIN# 0141160615537003, 0141160615537011, & 0141160615537012 consisting of approximately 1.65ac. of approximately 3.558ac. to be rezoned. Stowaway Jeannie, LLC; James Davenport Owner/Applicant; Carl Feick Engineering, Agent.
ZC-2025-225 7597 E. Harbor Road. Map Amendment from “C-1” Limited Commercial to “R-C” Recreational Commercial for Part of Section 2, Lot 17, PIN# 0141173815699000 consisting of approximately 1ac. of an 11.57ac. parcel to be rezoned. Great Lakes Land Development, LLC; Chris Malfara Owner/Applicant; DGL Consulting Engineers, LLC; Cody Gable, Agent.
A copy of the proposed amendment may be viewed at the office of the Zoning Inspector at Danbury Township Hall by appointment, 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 the Danbury Township Board of Trustees will take action.
Posted 11.13.25 @12:30p.m.
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, F: 7a - 3p
Wednesday: 7a - 1p
Fire:
In the case of an Emergency Call 911
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
Hours: 24 hours. If a firefighter or EMT
does not answer, you may leave
a message for a non-emergency
situation.
Police:
In the case of an Emergency Call 911
Police Chief Michael Meisler
419 S. Bridge Road
Marblehead, Ohio 43440
Phone: (419) 732-2549
Fax: (419) 732-1516
Email: dtpd@danburytownship.com or
policechief@danburytownship.com
Hours: 24 hours. If an officer
does not answer, you may leave
a message for a non-emergency
situation.
Non-emergency calls or to dispatch for a non-life threatening situation, calls
may also be placed at the Ottawa
County Sheriff’s Office
(419) 734-4404.
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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Short-Term Rental Bill Town Hall
By Danbury Township |
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By Danbury Township |
Please join St. Paul Lutheran Church in the dedication ceremony of a new Veteran’s Memorial in the cemetery on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2025 at 11:00a.m. The church and cemetery are located at 541 S. Church Road, Marblehead, Ohio 43440. All are invited and a light luncheon will be provided following the dedication ceremony.
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