Township Zoning

Zoning Commission:

5 year term. Reappointed annually by trustees on a rotating basis. The commission meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the township building at 13257 Perry Road, Grand Rapids, OH 43522.

Jim Stang – Chair 2019
Abby Buchhop – Vice-Chair 2016
Brian McCabe – Member 2017
Kathy Schoonmaker – Member 2020
Mary Stang – Member 2018
Patty Rupert – Secretary (reappointed annually)


Zoning Appeals:

5 year term. Reappointed annually by trustees on a rotating basis. Meetings are on call of board secretary. Members must be residents of the zoned area of the township by law.

Joe Box – Chair
Jeff Thomas – Vice-Chair
Don Behnfeldt – Member
Keith Hannewald – Member
David Underwood – Member
Vacant Alternate
Patty Rupert – Secretary (reappointed annually)


Zoning Inspector:

Jim Fischer | 419-345-7263

Township Trustee
Meeting Schedule

The Providence Township
Board of Trustees regular
scheduled meetings
are on the 1st and 3rd
Wednesday of each month
unless otherwise indicated.
Meetings start at 6:30 p.m.
Held at:
Providence Township Hall
13257 Perry Road,
Grand Rapids, OH.