Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission is an administrative board consisting of seven members, two of which are alternates, who are appointed by the Board of Trustees and are residents of the unincorporated areas of Pierce Township. The Zoning Commission is tasked with reviewing developments and zoning regulations and providing recommendations to the Board of Trustees. The terms of the members are of such length and arranged so that the term of one member expires each year. If you are interested in serving, please complete an online application.

Zoning Commission Board Members

Donna Cann, Chair
Dick Schuler
Bev Benzing
Jeff Stitt, Vice Chair
Kristin Cannon
Steven Bergman, Alternate
Sarah Baker, Alternate

Zoning Commission Meetings are usually held on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm. 

2024 Meeting dates

02/06/2024          03/05/2024          04/02/2024        05/07/2024          

06/04/2024          07/02/2024          08/06/2024        09/03/2024          

10/01/2024          11/12/2024          12/03/2024

Zoning Commission Meetings for 2024

  • Zoning Commission Meeting

    07/02/2024 6:00 pm
  • Zoning Commission Meeting - Canceled

    09/03/2024 6:00 pm
    CANCELED
  • Zoning Commission Meeting *CANCELED*

    10/01/2024 6:00 pm
    CANCELED
  • Zoning Commission Meeting

    11/12/2024 6:00 pm
  • Zoning Commission Meeting

    12/03/2024 6:00 pm
  • Pike with a Purpose Kick Off

    03/11/2024 5:00 pm
  • Past Meetings

    Board of Zoning Appeals

    The Board of Zoning Appeals is an administrative board consisting of seven members, two of which are designated as alternates, who are appointed by the Board of Trustees. Only residents of Pierce Township can serve on the Board and cannot hold any other public office or position within Pierce Township. The Board is tasked with reviewing Variances, Conditional Use Permits and Appeals. Members are appointed to the Board for a five year term, while alternates are appointed for two year terms. Terms are staggered so that only one Board member’s term expires each year. If you are interested in serving, please complete the following Volunteer Application or by submitting an online application – click here.

    Board of Zoning Appeals Members

    Frederick Heyse, Chair
    Steven Neukam, Alternate 
    Ryan Holte
    Raymond Lembke
    Robert Sander
    Bradley Motz 
    John Buhr, Alternate

    Board of Zoning Appeals Meetings for 2024

  • Past Meetings