Parking Ban
The Rootstown Township Trustees would like residents to be aware the parking ban goes into effect when there are 2 inches of snow or more. Violators will be towed at the owner's expense.
Public Hearing - Zoning Commission
The Rootstown Township Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing at the Rootstown Town Hall, 3988 St. Rt. 44, Rootstown OH on Tuesday March 17th, 2026 at 7:00 PM. Any person interested will be afforded the opportunity to be heard on the following:
Zoning Amendment 2026-001
• Section 430.04 D – Placement of Screening
Zoning Amendment 2026-002
• Section 470.08 A – Minimum Distances for New Construction
Zoning Amendment 2026-003
• Section 430.02 – Landscaping Along the Street Frontage
Zoning Amendment 2026-004
• Section 410.08 – Parking Spaces for Persons with Disabilities
The proposed zoning amendments can be read in full here. After the conclusion of the hearing, the matter will be submitted to the Board of Township Trustees for its action.
Jordan Michael, Zoning Commission Secretary
By Order of the ROOTSTOWN TWP. ZONING COMMISSION
Property Tax Elimination
Citizens for Property Tax Reform is a citizen’s initiative for the 2026 ballot to amend the state constitution to eliminate real property taxes in Ohio. This is a reaction to the Ohio General Assembly’s lack of serious reform since a 1997 DeRolph v. State court ruling that the state’s method of funding public schools was unconstitutional. This is not one party vs another party, they have both kicked this can down the road.
The General Assembly has done little since 1997 and now that a ballot initiative is pending, they are playing catch-up. Recently a couple of laws have been passed to provide $2.4 billion in tax relief over three years by limiting increases to inflation. About a 10% cut.
Openings for Park Commission
Rootstown Township has openings for three alternates on the Park Commission. The Park Commission serves as an advisory board, appointed by the Township Trustees to provide recommendations for the community park. Alternates serve one-year terms which may be renewed each year.
These are volunteer positions and not paid employment. You must be a resident of Rootstown Township, and must be available to attend meetings on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6 PM. If you are interested, please send a letter of interest to zoning@rootstowntwp.com.
Portage County Health District Assistance
The Portage County Health District is offering financial assistance to low or moderate-income families for the repair or replacement of home sewage treatment systems. To learn more about how they can assist, call
330-296-9919 or visit www.portagehealth.net.
Welcome to Rootstown Township's Web Site
Rootstown Township was founded in 1802 and is located in Portage County. Rootstown provides a mixture of living environments, shopping and restaurants while still maintaining its small town character. It is also home to the Northeast Ohio Medical University. With easy access off I76, it is a desirable place for its residents to live and work.
We hope you visit our website often to keep informed of activities and notices listed above that affect the residents of Rootstown. We always welcome your comments and suggestions to make this website useful and informative to all the residents of Rootstown.
