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Staff said a resident had provided the OTA township handbook pages on zoning and that Dale would prepare printed copies for commissioners to review before the August meeting. The commission discussed obtaining one or two shared OTA logins for board members; staff reported email accounts created under Ken's name would be used to set and distribute credentials for the zoning commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals. The cost cited was $9 per month for the email account.

Members were shown how to navigate the OTA resource center, webinars and recorded sessions. Commissioners flagged webinars on fence law, site-plan review, junk vehicle self-help remedies and a presentation by attorney Pete Griggs as useful resources. The commission agreed staff will set up the account, Ken will be given the responsibility to create the password, and credentials will be shared securely (one member suggested handing a written card at a meeting rather than sending passwords by text).

Staff said they will print selected handbook pages for August and make webinar recommendations for commissioners to watch ahead of future discussions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Morgan Township Zoning Meeting - 6-4-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioners discussed obtaining Ohio Township Association (OTA) training access, creating shared zoning commission email accounts, and using OTA webinars and resources for training; Ken will create the account and staff will distribute credentials.","taxTitle","Morgan Township Trustee, Morgan Township, Butler County, Ohio","taxId",70384,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6213732,"Zoning commission advances resolution to add group-home definition, prepares county submission",112,2214000,2326000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3672133-bf7a977225a22295ccc1889c298c2a10&start=2214&end=2326","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3672133-bf7a977225a22295ccc1889c298c2a10/thumbnail_2214000.jpg","/articles/6213732/Ohio/Zoning-commission-advances-resolution-to-add-group-home-definition-prepares-county-submission","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6213732-0deedd2b3fd179523cb83de975d2c4cc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770738911&Signature=TrGdz3WZReZSEzjAKeGe9NmQt9VivJGK1FCzDAAgW-AYZQuOux4ERzHNB8kBDaIrj71WlPQpd5Ud~xz16hHKH2hzgb75cJV~tJ9zYDbyXLKTB3hiyJhrUHeAEBv~cibLH3~7xfWgvpdHxXYZml3-qg73ob7nJD2kH-5TMpQTs5QJniPA05Mkxh53Z-wQSLmWOaX7MNRGKcVvwrTAfLDwlvUGnGKtLN8gqR~2K-jPKk2r8vhoPGeVoBWo-9Mym7MoA3J89cCY1F4gbXO0M0JAq45hUlmVwDGZYsUWvjQNIg6EiqwszpdEmsVCVmrP4VAAgCsFdzdbAgTschvX5iwz2w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Morgan Township Zoning Commission conducted a second reading and roll-call action on Resolution MTZ2024-04 on June 4, which would add a definition for \"group home\" and renumber Article 4 to accommodate new definitions.

During the meeting a commission member read the resolution aloud: \"Resolution number MTZ2024-04. Recommendation on proposed zoning text amendment changes 4.31 adds the definition for group home. Article 4 has been renumbered in its entirety to accommodate the new definitions.\" The resolution text states that the commission's recommendation on the proposed text amendment will be certified to the Butler County Planning Commission.

A motion to approve the resolution was made and seconded during the meeting. The transcript records one roll-call vote — Ken answered \"Yes\" when called — but does not contain a complete roll-call tally or an explicit statement that the commission certified the recommendation to the county. Commissioners noted the county review schedule and that the Butler County Planning Commission would consider the item in July.

The item appeared to be prepared for signature and transmission; staff circulated copies for commissioners to sign. The commission discussed timing for the county submittal and confirmed the need for a roll-call vote to transmit the recommendation to Butler County Planning Commission.","The commission read and acted on Resolution MTZ2024-04 to add a definition for \"group home\" to Article 4 and renumber Article 4 in its entirety; motion to approve was made and seconded and a roll call began with at least one affirmative vote recorded.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6213737,"Commission debates tougher enforcement, fines for zoning violations and cleanup costs",136,1256000,1392000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3672133-bf7a977225a22295ccc1889c298c2a10&start=1256&end=1392","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3672133-bf7a977225a22295ccc1889c298c2a10/thumbnail_1256000.jpg","/articles/6213737/Ohio/Commission-debates-tougher-enforcement-fines-for-zoning-violations-and-cleanup-costs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6213737-fc48603e2456347263862ac40d6625e2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770738911&Signature=FxkRcpZlywDQ7eAzqRgLgsZrI2bXQ1nWDkKpz73IpMWZhY47sGc0ic6Jw2M-vGkXzUhrIRh73Qtuj3ZviGF1Hg6SlgJ1E~s8wnuCjTs7S0c8s~kb8rXw0FIggaiTp7uMBrTZboires1lvH0IdAT5uZu-Qi2-srNmtpezaz6fqRwTiNT0tH0EGTfMWccRq27GgAjas4kcYMLA0ER-lFlU34WYcEKaQGbH-8FcJQEG~xcbxqMczU5ktXDpXcxn18hyMHvQJ2SIqGKUUYp4fFxdfnR-TA15xCpkJcmCRvjQUfhlIsZMbwEJY-dmdc1WBotzLa8WguwLQgCcE37HIc7lMg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its June 4 meeting Morgan Township Zoning Commission reviewed a proposed first reading of changes to Section 20.4 (violations and penalties) and devoted extended discussion to enforcement mechanics and likely costs.

Draft language presented to the commission would make certain zoning violations a misdemeanor and allow fines not to exceed $500 for each day a violation continues. Commission members questioned how enforcement would work in practice, whether fines would begin on the date a violation occurred, and whether judges or courts would determine the final fine amounts.

One commissioner said enforcement by fines is intended to secure compliance after voluntary measures failed: \"I'm tired of spending my wheels... I'm going after money. I mean, that gets people's attention quickly,\" the commissioner said. Members discussed alternatives and cautioned against automatic maximum fines; one noted the commission could apply lower daily fines during active cleanup efforts.

Commissioners and staff discussed the process of seeking abatement through the prosecutor's office and area courts, placing cleanup costs as liens on tax bills and the high cost of towing or removal. Towing a large vehicle was estimated in discussion to cost about $2,300 per tow, while other tows might run $500–$600. Staff reported they are working with the prosecutor on cases on Bell Road and Brookville Road and that in some matters deferred judgments or abatement orders had been obtained; where property owners do not comply staff said the township may be able to abate and place the cost on the tax bill.

Staff also described practical challenges: obtaining titles for junk vehicles, verifying liens, and the difficulty of proving a persistent violation if photographic evidence has large time gaps. The commission discussed creating internal checklists and evidence protocols (dated photos, logs of staff time) to support enforcement in court.

The item was presented for first reading and discussion; commissioners indicated a direction toward stricter enforcement but did not adopt a final enforcement schedule or fee schedule during the meeting.","Members discussed proposed changes to Section 20.4 (violations and penalties) including misdemeanor classifications, fines up to $500 per day, methods of enforcement, liens, towing costs and working with the prosecutor and area court.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6213742,"Zoning commission takes first reading on fence rules, adds language for above-ground pools",169,931000,1100000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3672133-bf7a977225a22295ccc1889c298c2a10&start=931&end=1100","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3672133-bf7a977225a22295ccc1889c298c2a10/thumbnail_931000.jpg","/articles/6213742/Ohio/Zoning-commission-takes-first-reading-on-fence-rules-adds-language-for-above-ground-pools","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6213742-daa5afa12156686dfb296e50f97b448b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770738911&Signature=FW3-R-QLmt9u-PWw8ODIgK6XTKaVm3Yo4B8l61g-TQUAhlF5DIs~H3T6IbusbRnUV7suLVtUXC0Vjw94A~I1GIwzKdtrG7IsbCJgqB~KD6GOFmzNkdXwQdQiCui04q5nPMrQZrHNzt2mqb8IyG78mImjszQScde5tfGygtEwLYaz8mWouYnSqGaCKWm~LA7RT3vP0FmHgBCTI6K4DUilxza0I0Bvqz6tLBn7Hv5TaDvj7Wrv7sPbznIu-2A3l2okYDzyVK~fdFsPkan~ouWOQ3QJiCOFWONOPLog0waBg6d8QUDeYThSF~W6iar-Os6OoNBVoQnjZ4NpGDlowtvYwQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During its June 4 meeting Morgan Township Zoning Commission conducted a first reading of proposed changes to Section 6.21 (fences) and discussed specific wording for above-ground and in-ground swimming pools.

Commission members reviewed a draft that would require the height from finished grade to the top edge of an above-ground pool to be a minimum of 48 inches and require a lockable ladder or other means to prevent uncontrolled access. The draft also includes a provision that lighting serving pools or supporting structures must be arranged to prevent light spill onto adjoining properties.

One member suggested clarifying that the measurement should be \"above finished grade\" to avoid attempts to place a pool in a slope and claim compliance based on panel height. Members discussed that the language aims to prevent circumvention of the rule by referring to panel height rather than finished grade.

The commission treated this as a first reading; staff will complete cross-references and renumbering and return a revised draft at a subsequent meeting.","Commission reviewed first reading of changes to section 6.21 (fences), including a provision that above-ground pool walls must have minimum height and lockable access controls and lighting rules.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6213747,"Morgan Township zoning commission begins rewrite of agriculture district, plans public survey",120,166000,286000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3672133-bf7a977225a22295ccc1889c298c2a10&start=166&end=286","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3672133-bf7a977225a22295ccc1889c298c2a10/thumbnail_166000.jpg","/articles/6213747/Ohio/Morgan-Township-zoning-commission-begins-rewrite-of-agriculture-district-plans-public-survey","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6213747-d9ce8d4356363f1e6bf60df9660a595c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770738911&Signature=fq8-7RlrjL1iRABYtPx185ayXS~jU43Hui9qqf-UOiEwQvCDz3UO3ZS4zOTnAhaBfnr~d2SQyYFnT1cGoZ~2Bfq4ejk8SdNcNI2AI9KjIjHDBORsJ9XEnwZHSpiAtE~o-~SwjeRigBbomfKEAEFlhcdP~nBaegL5AcFAepVw7F2~FpaQe~BNS6mW02Le6eBeiyBrJn~aZm38iwKYec8jwnaZuZYY-yO0yffdosl3ZlNCdM1w-JHqesZSSdL8LloCpl7rfWb0G9PqNFl5FDrf42woYXZN-o6dVBHVJ1OJx6QbVxRgDRTFNkPJh14L8sxCKQFmt4uMKmJY~TvPzt2NHQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Morgan Township Zoning Commission on June 4 conducted a first reading of proposed text amendments to Chapter 7 (agriculture) and agreed to use a public SurveyMonkey questionnaire before forwarding the draft to the Butler County Planning Commission.

Commission members said the rewrite is a substantial change to how the township will classify and regulate agricultural parcels and asked staff to prepare a public survey and announce the item for the next meeting so residents can attend. \"Before we even send it off to the Butler County Planning Commission, I would like for us to do a SurveyMonkey,\" one commission member said during the discussion.

The commission discussed how the new text will affect lot-splitting and minimum lot sizes. Members used a 12-acre example to illustrate how the new rules would affect parcel division: under the proposed approach splitting a 12-acre parcel into three 3-acre lots would trigger a different classification and additional restrictions, while selling two 6-acre lots would remain an option. Commissioners also said the rewrite aims to better reflect how land is actually being used and to encourage conservation-minded patterns of development.

Commissioners agreed the public survey should explain that the rewrite would not prevent building on existing smaller lots and should include language clarifying intent and examples so residents understand practical effects. The commission also discussed standard outreach channels; members said they will post notice to the Morgan Township Facebook page, Nextdoor and the township YouTube channel and consider a sign with a phone number for those who cannot attend meetings.

The commission said it will complete edits after the first reading, publish the survey and place the item on the agenda for the next meeting; after that meeting the commission intends to take an approval vote to transmit the recommendation to the Butler County Planning Commission.

The commission emphasized this is still a first reading and that additional revisions could be made before transmission to county staff.","The Morgan Township Zoning Commission held a first reading of proposed changes to Chapter 7 (agriculture), discussed public outreach using an online survey and planned to send the draft to the Butler County Planning Commission after revisions.","actionData","errors"]

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