Nelsonville Zoning Board 3 open positions, send letter of interests to City Manager at citymanager@cityofnelsonville.com

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Nelsonville Zoning Board

The Municipal Zoning Board of the City of Nelsonville has Three (3) open positions available.

  • The Commission is composed of Five (5) persons who are appointed by council.  
  • The Board obtains its jurisdiction, power and limit of authority from the Council of the City of Nelsonville, Athens County, Ohio under Nelsonville City Charter §7.02, Ordinance 44-98 (“the Zoning Code”) of the City of Nelsonville, Athens County, Ohio and any amendments thereto which became originally effective December 28, 1998; Ordinance 59-06 (“the Sign Regulations”) of the City of Nelsonville, Athens County, Ohio and any amendments thereto which became  originally effective on February 8, 2007; and Ordinance 21-85 (“the Flood Damage Reduction Code”) of the City of Nelsonville, Athens County, Ohio, and any amendments thereto which became originally effective on January 6, 1986 and substantially amended on December 18, 2009.
  • The Board will hear cases as provided in applicable codes which include appeals.

                  (a)   alleging error in an administrative order or decision

                  (b)   alleging error in interpretation of application information

                  (c)   requesting variance from the Zoning Code

                  (d)   requesting variance from the Sign Regulations

                  (e)   requesting variance from the Flood Damage Reduction Code

             and applications for.

                  (f)    conditional or special use permits

                  (g)   change to non-conforming uses or buildings

                  (h)   bed and breakfast establishments

                  (i)    home occupations

                  (j)    extension of permits for temporary buildings

  • The commission meets on an as needed basis.

Send your letter of interests to Scott Frank, Nelsonville City Manager at citymanager@cityofnelsonville.com or mail to 211 Lake Hope Drive, Nelsonville, Ohio 45764.

Nelsonville Parks and Recreation Committee meeting Wed, 8/19/20, 7PM, FB, City of Nelsonville, Ohio, @nelsonvillecity

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The City of Nelsonville Parks and Recreation Committee will hold a virtual meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 7:00PM. The meeting is being held to discuss the pool closure and projects at Polley Field. The public may not attend the meeting in person. The meeting will be streamed on the City of Nelsonville Facebook Page (City of Nelsonville, Ohio, @nelsonvillecity).

Nelsonville Planning Commission virtual meeting Wed, 8/19/20, 6PM, Facebook, City of Nelsonville, Ohio, @nelsonvillecity

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The Nelsonville City Planning Commission will hold a will hold a virtual meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 6:00PM. The meeting is being held to discuss vacant property fees.  The public may not attend the meeting in person. The meeting will be streamed on the City of Nelsonville Facebook Page (City of Nelsonville, Ohio, @nelsonvillecity).

Nelsonville Street Committee virtual meeting Tue, 8/18/2020, 7PM, Facebook, City of Nelsonville, Ohio, @nelsonvillecity

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The City of Nelsonville Street Committee will hold a virtual meeting on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 7:00PM. The meeting is being held to discuss street issues relating to the sewer projects and other general street issues. The public may not attend the meeting in person. The meeting will be streamed on the City of Nelsonville Facebook Page (City of Nelsonville, Ohio, @nelsonvillecity).

Nelsonville Scott St closed Pleasantview Ave to Grover St, Tue, 8/18/20 to Fri, 8/21/20, 7AM to 5PM, use alternate route

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The City of Nelsonville announces that Scott Street will be closed from Pleasantview Avenue to Grover Street, Tuesday, August 18, 2020 through Friday, August 21, 2020.  The roadway will be closed each day from 7:00AM until 5:00PM. Traffic will be detoured onto Fairview Street. Scott Street will be open to traffic during non-work hours.

The roadway is being closed for an R&R Pipeline gas line repair project, weather permitting.  Please use an alternate route.

ATHENS CO FLASH FLOOD WATCH FROM 2AM TO 2PM SAT, 8/15/2020, WATCH FOR RAPIDLY CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS!

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The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch continues for Athens County from 2:00 AM until 2:00 PM, Saturday, 8/15/2020.

Slow moving showers and thunderstorms are expected late this evening through early Saturday afternoon. Torrential rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will be possible and may lead to flash flooding due to the slow moving nature of these storms.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS;
A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to Flash Flooding. Flash Flooding is a very dangerous situation. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Be alert for quick rises of area creeks and streams, and water overflowing ditches and culverts onto roadways. Low lying areas and poor drainage areas could quickly flood during periods of intense rainfall.

Nelsonville Utility Committee meeting Mon, 8/17/2020, 8PM. Facebook, City of Nelsonville, Ohio, @nelsonvillecity

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The City of Nelsonville Utility Committee will hold a virtual meeting on Monday, August 17, 2020 at 8:00PM. The meeting is being held to discuss trash contracts and utility issues. The public may not attend the meeting in person. The meeting will be streamed on the City of Nelsonville Facebook Page (City of Nelsonville, Ohio, @nelsonvillecity).

Nelsonville Police and Fire Committee meeting Mon, 8/17/2020, 7PM, Facebook, City of Nelsonville, Ohio, @nelsonvillecity

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The City of Nelsonville Police and Fire Committee will hold a virtual meeting on Monday, August 17, 2020 at 7:00PM. The meeting is being held to discuss personnel and procedures. The public may not attend the meeting in person. The meeting will be streamed on the City of Nelsonville Facebook Page (City of Nelsonville, Ohio, @nelsonvillecity).

How Do I Vote With an Absentee Ballot in Ohio? https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/voters/absentee-ballot/

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Absentee Voting

You may request an Absentee Ballot by…

  • completing an Absentee Ballot Application and mailing it to the Board of Elections
  • calling the Board of Elections and requesting an Absentee Ballot Application to be mailed to you
  • mailing a letter to the Board of Elections with the following information:
    • Your name and home address.
    • The election for which you are requesting a ballot.
    • Your date of birth.

One of the following:

  • Your driver’s license number; or
    • The last four digits of your social security number; or
    • A copy of your current and valid photo identification or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address.
    • The mailing address to which you want your ballot sent.
    • You must state that you are a qualified elector.
    • Your signature.  (May not be signed by Power of Attorney)

You may return your absentee ballot to the Board of Elections by:

  • mailing it to the Board of Elections for your county
  • hand-delivering by you or a relative to the Board of Elections office

Your absentee ballot must be received by the Board of Elections for your county before 7:30 PM on Election Day to be counted!