Welcome to Bethel Township
Located in the southeast corner of Miami County Ohio, Bethel Township was established in 1807.
Charged with responsibility for the health, safety and welfare, Bethel Township responds to the needs of its residents and businesses with a commitment to Quality of Life, Planned Growth, and Dedication to Community.
NEWS UPDATES:
10/2/24: Township Administration Opening DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Bethel Township, Miami County, Ohio, is seeking an engaging, innovative, and steady leader for the full-time position of Township Administrator/Zoning Director. Reporting to the Township Trustees, this position oversees the operations of the Township and Fire Department. Applicaton packages due Friday, October 18, 2024 at 4:30 P.M.
Check out our Job Opportunities page for more information!
We are a little short-staffed at the moment in the office and coverage at the Township building will be intermittent.
Should you have any questions, needs, or would like an appointment, please call one of the Trustees for assistance:Kama Dick 937-219-7521 (Road & Zoning needs)
Julie Reese 512-632-9310 (Administrative needs)
Beth van Haaren 937-477-0289Please send Administration related requests to
administrator@betheltownship.orgPlease send Zoning related requests to
zoning@betheltownship.orgPlease send Financial related requests to
fiscalofficer@betheltownship.orgFire and Emergency Services are NOT affected.
9/30/24: Fourth quarter newsletter is available electronically here.
Meeting Notices
- Trustee Meeting
- Board Of Zoning Appeals
- Zoning Commission
Meeting Notice
The Trustees will meet in a Workshop Session
at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, October 29, 2024
at 8735 S. Second St., Tipp City, Ohio
Click HERE for the 2024 Trustee Meeting Schedule
Agendas for meetings will be posted
24 hours prior to meeting time.Click Here for the 10/1 Business Meeting Agenda
and attachmentsThe Bethel Township Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) will meet on Oct 24 at 7:30pm to hear the following cases:
Cases: V-02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09-2024: A request from Allan and Cassandra Rea, 955 Free Road, New Carlisle, OH 45344, for eight variances needed to bring the non-conforming parcels located at 6585 US 40 E (Brandt) into compliance with the present Bethel Township zoning resolution. All variances must be approved for the rezoning case to be considered.
Case: CU-01-24: A request from Fonda Barney, 2705 W. Charleston Rd., Tipp City, OH 45371, property owner, requesting approval of a zoning conditional use at the same address, to allow for a second residence on their 10-acre parcel (A-2). Road frontage will not allow for a parcel. Conditional use only to be approved if the parcel is to remain whole. Second residence may only be used by relatives and not as a rental or short-term rental (AirB&B). The property is identified as Miami County Parcel ID #A01-036740.
The Bethel Township Zoning Commission (ZC) will meet on Oct 24th at 7:30pm to hear the following case:
Case: ZA-04-24: A request from Allan and Cassandra Rea, 955 Free Road, New Carlisle, OH 45344, to rezone two adjoining parcels located at 6585 US 40 E (Brandt), Tipp City, OH 45371, from B-1 to R-1AAA for the purpose of selling said parcels for residential use. The parcels have been in residential use for decades; however, for a sale as a residence, the parcels must be rezoned R-1AAA. Rezoning contingent on Board of Zoning Appeals approval of all variances requested (V-02 to 09-2024). Miami County Parcel Numbers: A01-086034 (house)/A01-086035 (garage).
The Trustees will hold a Public Hearing for comments on zoning case ZA-04-24 on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 beginning at 7 PM
at 8735 S. Second St., Tipp City, Ohio