Ohio Code § 519.03

Ohio Code § 519.03. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 519.03.

Before availing itself of the powers conferred by section 519.02 of the Revised Code , the board of township trustees shall pass a resolution declaring its intention to

proceed under sections 519.02 to 519.25 of the Revised Code .  The board may act in the following manner: (A) It may adopt such a resolution upon its own initiative. (B) It shall adopt such a resolution if there is presented to it a petition, signed by

a number of qualified voters residing in the unincorporated area of the township or

part thereof to be included in the zoning plan equal to not less than eight per cent

of the total vote cast for all candidates for governor in such area at the most recent

general election at which a governor was elected, requesting the board to proceed

with township zoning under such sections.

Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 519.03
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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