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.
Letter to Hotrod Enterprises LLC and Violet Lane LLC
January 29, 2026
Owner: Hotrod Enterprises LLC
4967 State Route 43
Kent, OH 44240
Lienholder: Violet Lane LLC
4618 State Route 43
Kent, OH 44240
To Whom It May Concern,
You've been identified as an interested party concerning the below decision of the Rootstown Township Board of Trustees. On January 13, 2026 the Rootstown Township Board of Trustees voted for the removal of the structures located at 4434 Sandy Lake Road, Ravenna, OH 44266. As an interested party, you are entitled to a hearing. Such hearing will take place on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:40 PM, at the Rootstown Town Hall, 3988 State Route 44, Rootstown, OH 44272. After the public hearing, an order concerning the removal of these structures may be passed by the Rootstown Township Board of Trustees within 30 days mailing of this notice.
If you are interested in repairing the structures, you are asked to prepare a detailed plan to present to the Trustees at this hearing, including an estimated timeline of completion. This includes the removal of any and all junk motor vehicles and debris on the property.
The Rootstown Township Board of Trustees
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.
