New Phone Installation
A new phone system is being installed at the Township Hall Friday, June 20, 2025.
Please be advise that there may be a slight disruption from 10a.m.-12p.m.
The Police & Fire Departments are not affected by this, only the Fiscal, Zoning & Road Departments.
Thank you for your patience!
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
None at this time.
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.
The Danbury Township Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing beginning at 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at the Danbury Township Hall, 5972 E. Port Clinton Eastern Road, Marblehead, Ohio for the following application:
ZC-2025-085 Request for Text Amendments to amend Section 7.7.3.C and Section 7.10.2 of the Danbury Zoning Resolution in accordance with ORC Section 519.12 and ORC Section 519.15 regarding public hearing notification requirements. Danbury Township, Applicant.
A copy of the proposed amendment may be viewed at the office of the Zoning Inspector at Danbury Township Hall during normal business hours, 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 06.20.25 @8:00a.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: 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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Church Road Rehabilitation Project
By Danbury Township |
Ottawa County has hired Buckeye Excavating & Construction, LLC as the prime contractor for this project. The scope includes drainage improvements alongside both sides of the road from St. Paul Lutheran Church south to S. Bayshore Road. The road will also be resurfaced from SR 163 south to S. Bayshore Road.The road surface will be…
2025 Clean-Up Weeks
By Danbury Township |
Clean-up Weeks for 2025 will take place: June 24-28September 16-20 Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m.- 12 p.m. noon.This is for residents only, not contractors. Rules & Regulations: * No tires* No brush* No oil* No paint* No batteries or propane tanks* No boats or vehicles* No propane tanks* No household…
Home Repair Information
By Danbury Township |
Photo of flyer from Ottawa County Community Housing Impact and Preservation Program (CHIP) for home repair help. 1-800-775-9769