Complaint Procedure
The Lawrence Township Zoning Department will accept zoning complaints for zoning
violations or nuisance conditions which affect public health and/or safety.
After receiving the complaint, the zoning department will investigate the complaint and take appropriate action if an infraction is found. The zoning staff will contact complainants regarding the conditions found and intended course of action following initial investigation of the complaint.
Lawrence Township Zoning Resolution
Section 1002.1 — Violations
In case any building is or is proposed to be located, erected, constructed,
reconstructed, enlarged, changed, maintained, or used or any land is or is proposed to
be used in violation of any provisions of this Resolution or supplements or amendments
thereto, the Board of Township Trustees, the Prosecuting Attorney of the county, the
Township Zoning Inspector, or any adjacent or neighboring property owner who would be
especially damaged by such violation, in addition to other remedies provided by law,
may institute injunction, mandamus, abatement, or any other appropriate action or
proceeding to prevent, enjoin, abate, or remove such unlawful location, erection,
construction, reconstruction, enlargement, change, maintenance, or use.
Complaints can be made in person, in writing or by telephone. Complaints should be made to the following address or telephone number.
Lawrence Township Zoning Department5828 Manchester Ave.
Canal Fulton, Ohio 44614
Phone: (330) 854-3830
Hours: Monday - Thursday,9:00 am - 3:00 pm
