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Population Total: 4,931
Lakeside: 588
Marblehead: 962
Danbury: 3,381

Land Area: 18.082 square miles

Total Housing Units: 6,831 units
Occupied: 2,425 units
Owner Occupied: 2,031 units
Renter-Occupied: 394 units
Vacant Units: 4,416

According to USA.com, overall, the 43440 zip code has grown by 14.84% since 2000.

Available Funding & Grants

Local Businesses

If your business is based in Danbury Township, we'd like to list it on the Township Website for you at no charge! Please click here to fill out the form. Then just email, fax, mail or drop off the form to the Township!
Send to: Kathryn A. Dale, Zoning & Planning Administrator
5972 E. Port Clinton Eastern Road
Marblehead, Ohio 43440

Fax: (419) 734-3137
Email: zoning@danburytownship.com

Bass Haven logo with fish illustration.
Bass Haven Marina (Est. 1961)
Bayside Comfort, Inc. logo with lighthouse graphic.
Bayside Comfort (Est. 1989)
Sign for Camp Runinmuck and The Woods.
Camp Runinmuck (Est. 1982) & The Woods

8786 E. Northshore Blvd.
Marblehead, Ohio 43440

P: (419) 798-4028 (Campground)
P: (419) 798-4439 (Restaurant)
F: (419) 798-4081
Website: www.runinmuck.com
Facebook: CampRuninmuck
Contact: Pat Teresi - muckcr82@gmail.com

Don's Body Shop business card information.
Don's Body Shop (Est. 1986)

9900 E. Harbor Road (SR 163)
P.O. Box 153
Marblehead, Ohio 43440
P: (419) 798-4695
F: (419) 798-4647
Facebook: Dons-Body-Shop
Contact: Don Hanville

East Harbor Excavating business card.
East Harbor Excavating (Est. 2000)

P.O. Box 241
Marblehead, Ohio 43440
P: (419) 656-3284
Contact: Tod Harris - todhr5@aol.com

Dog in bathtub with pink background.
East Harbor Pooch Parlor (Est. 2011)
Erie Social Shuffleboard Club and Bar logo.
Erie Social Shuffleboard Club & Bar (Est. 2015)
Ferguson's Gallery & Studio logo design.
Ferguson's Gallery (Est. 1999 - in business since 1979)
Image placeholder with mountains and sun.
H2 Designs - Sign & Boat Graphics (Est. 2007)
Logo of Hidden Beach Bar, circular design.
Hidden Beach Bar (Est. 2014)

530 Hidden Beach Road
Marblehead, Ohio 43440

P: (419) 798-4635
F: (419) 798-5907
Website: www.hiddenbeachbar.com
Facebook: HiddenBeachBar
Contact: Jake & Emily Dunfee

Lake Point Motel logo with sun and birds.
Lake Point Motel
Chef logo for Lorenzo's Culinary School.
Lorenzo's Culinary School (Est. 2001)
Marblehead Mercantile logo, antiques and favorites.
Marblehead Mercantile (Est.2016)

215W. Main Street
Marblehead, Ohio 43440

P: (419) 702-7374
Facebook: MarbleheadMercantile
Contact: Kim Johnson or Patricia Lukac

Anchor logo for Mar-Lu Marina Resort.
Mar-Lu Marina (Est. 1978)
Red's Lakehouse Restaurant and Bar logo.
Red's Lakehouse Restaurant & Bar (Est. 2023)
Rescue Marine logo with red cross.
Rescue Marine (Est. 1965)
Rosiar Construction LLC business card with contact information.
Rosiar Construction (Est. 1994)
Blue-roofed commercial building illustration.
Safe Harbor Plaza (Est. 2011)
The Sandwich Shoppe logo with tagline.
Sandwich Shoppe (Est. 2015)

5686 E. Harbor Road (SR 163)
Marblehead, Ohio 43440

P: (419) 960-7895
Website: theeriesocial.com/the-sandwich-shoppe/
Facebook: ErieSocial
Contact: Helen Puckett - hpuckett44@hotmail.com or info@theeriesocial.com

Shrock's Marina logo with blue propeller.
Shrock's Marina (Est. 1938)
Soski Excavating business card with contact information.
Soski Excavation (Est. 1970)
South Beach Resort Hotel Cottages & Marina.
South Beach Resort
Starcher Enterprises LLC logo with red starburst.
Starcher Enterprises (Est. 1992)
Kids jumping with joy, butterflies around.
Twinkle & Shine (Est. 2015)
Victorian Inn Bed & Breakfast, couple in meadow.
Victorian Bed & Breakfast (Est. 1988)

Warnings vs. Watches

Watch Severe Weather is possible. Watches are intended to heighten public awareness. Listen to local radio and television or NOAA Weather Radio for additional information.

Warning: Severe weather is occurring or will occur soon. Be prepared to take action. Warnings indicate imminent danger to life and property to those in the path of the storm.

Tornado Shelters

The Danbury Township Hall located at 5972 E. Port Clinton Road and the Danbury Township Fire Station at 7870 E. Harbor Road, serve as a Tornado Shelter in a pre-storm event when a Tornado Warning has been issued for the area. The Danbury Police Department will open the building if such Warning is issued after regular business hours. The shelter is open until imminent danger has passed. Overnight stay is not provided except in special circumstances, in which a Notice will be posted on the Township Website.

Tornado shelter instructions with building images.

Snow Emergency Levels

Level 1: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be icy. Motorists are urged to drive very
cautiously.

Level 2: Roadways are hazardous due to conditions such as ice and blowing/drifting snow. Conditions could change at any time.
Drivers should use extreme caution and allow plenty of time for their travel. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be
out on the roads. Contact your employer with regard to whether or not you should report for work.

Level 3: Hazardous conditions such as ice and blowing/drifting snow have caused some roads to possibly be closed. No
one should be driving during these conditions unless it is absolutely necessary to travel or a personal emergency exists. Contact your employer with regard to whether or not you should report for work.

**Special Note: Closure of roads will not be automatic in a Level 3. Closure of roads will be done after evaluation of conditions
and will be declared by the Sheriff. Also, there will be no order for arrest for drivers on the roadways during a Level 3 unless
there would be a declaration of roads being closed. Deputies will utilize current traffic codes should the need arise.

African savanna silhouette with Rainbow Ridge text.

The Rainbow Ridge memorial project was launched a few short hours after news traveled rapidly online about the devastating fire that was occurring at African Safari Wildlife Park. The fire began early Thanksgiving evening, November 28, 2019. Ten animals were killed and the park suffered a large structural loss.

Danbury Township Trustee Dianne Rozak spearheaded the endeavor raising almost $3,000 in monetary donations and nearly $7,000 in donations of time, material and labor. “I could never have done this by myself,” Ms. Rozak stated, adding, “Many people were very generous with their dollars and several offered their time and talent to make this mission a reality. Brent Sanders from Artisan Management was an integral part of the end result. He reached out to contractors he knew as well as businesses and individuals. His contacts joined others who provided monetary, labor and/or product donations.”

The dedication ceremony was held November 20, 2020 at noon. Holly Hunt, co-owner of African Safari and two of her staff members were present along with several other individuals. Ms. Rozak began by thanking all who were involved. She presented the African Safari staff with a dozen red roses and a framed resolution from the township trustees dedicating Rainbow Ridge at Meadowbrook Marsh. Holly Hunt then addressed the attendees, giving an emotional tribute and extending thanks to the countless people who provided assistance and comfort to her staff as they dealt with a long, heartbreaking path to healing. Ms. Hunt planned to bring all of her staff to see the memorial later that day.

 

Rainbow Ridge is a 150-square foot sand-colored plaza located on a ridge overlooking the marsh at Meadowbrook. A large sign details the tragedy and lists the individuals and businesses responsible for ensuring the project became a reality. A tall grass, planted inside a unique ceramic container, sways gently in the breeze. A custom-designed bench, decorative slate, a compass rose and an engraved monument complete the site. Behind the sign a tri-colored beech tree was planted. Its leaves change color in spring, in summer and in autumn. The sign encourages visitors to look west across the marsh where African Safari Wildlife Park is located, approximately four miles in the distance at the beginning of the Marblehead Peninsula. Rainbow Ridge was designed for remembrance and reflection. We encourage you to visit.Park monument with bench and decorative flowers.Group of people at outdoor dedication ceremony.Woman unveiling monument at outdoor park.Memorial plaque with roses and engraved text.

Rainbow Ridge Memorial at Meadowbrook Marsh.

Employment Opportunities

Danbury Township is accepting applications for a Full-Time Maintenance Employee. Please CLICK HERE for the PDF of the full job description and ability to share the link.

The successful applicant must be in good physical condition and pass all pre-employment testing requirements including physical examination and drug screening. Position is subject to random drug and alcohol testing mandated by ODOT. Class B CDL required. Benefits include participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), health insurance, paid sick days, holidays and vacation. Township residency is not a requirement.

Interested candidates should submit a Township Employment Application, cover letter and resume including experience and achievements along with references and copies of certifications to:

Danbury Township Board of Trustees
Attn: Trustee Dianne Rozak
5972 Port Clinton Eastern Road
Marblehead, Ohio 43440

Danbury Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace

Snowplow
Yellow flowers blooming among rocks and grass.

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.

The Board of Zoning Appeals meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00p.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.