The objective of Bainbridge Township zoning is to protect the area from unrestricted development. The township created a Zoning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals in 1949. Each group has five members who serve a five-year, staggered term basis. Members are appointed by trustees. Members of the Zoning Commission are: Donald Sheehy (chairman), Steve Yingling, Steve Hunder, Ken Watson, Chuck Nichols and alternate Howard Miller. The secretary is Linda Zimmerman. Members of the Board of Zoning Appeals are: Michael Lamanna (chairman), Todd Lewis, Mark Olivier, Mark Murphy, Chris Horn and alternate Joyce Hannum. The secretary is Linda Zimmerman.

The Zoning Commission creates zoning regulations and makes recommendations on amendments for zoning changes that are directed to trustees for a final decision. The township has zoning for residential, convenience business, light industrial, commercial recreation, and professional office uses.

The Board of Zoning Appeals considers requests from residents seeking "area" and/or "use" variances from current regulations. The BZA also grants conditional permits as provided for in the zoning regulations. The Zoning Inspector can instruct residents on whether changes to their property will require review by the BZA.

The township's zoning department is staffed by Shane Wrench.

Phone: 440-543-9871
E-mail address: zoning@bainbridgetwp.com