Volunteer Boards

Citizen boards and commissions are vital to the operation of Washington Township. The township’s five citizen boards advise and rule on matters related to zoning and development, support and advise officials and staff on recreation services, and help to beautify the local community.

Zoning Commission

Five members that review all zoning changes and recommend a decision to the trustees. Members are appointed to overlapping five-year terms, and meet every third Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.

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Board of Zoning Appeals

A judicial body which rules on variances and conditional uses and on interpretations of the zoning resolution and zoning inspector. Overlapping five-year terms; meetings are second & fourth Mondays at 7:00 p.m.

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Visual Improvement Program

Ensures preservation of the natural beauty present in the township. They oversee public flower plantings, visual improvement awards, Christmas decorations, and other beautification activities. Four-year terms; meetings are the second Wednesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. in the Public Works Building.

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Recreation Advisory Board

An eleven-member board consisting of four from other public entities, and seven at-large citizens who serve four-year overlapping terms. The board acts as a liaison between citizens, staff, and the trustees, reviewing facility concerns and making recommendations to the trustees. Meetings are on third Thursday of odd months at 7:30 p.m. in the Recreation Center.

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