Lisa Pickard

The Jefferson Township Zoning Resolution serves as a regulatory framework to guide land use and development within the unincorporated areas of Ashtabula County, Ohio. Its core objectives are to promote public health, safety, comfort, and general welfare by establishing zoning districts and regulating the use of structures and land. Key strategic areas include maintaining the township's residential character by promoting quality housing and establishing distinct commercial zones, and strengthening its rural and historical identity through the preservation of rural character, agricultural land, natural areas, and historical heritage. The plan also aims to foster a strong local economy, manage housing density, encourage agricultural ventures, and upgrade transportation and utility infrastructure, ensuring compatibility of land uses and orderly development.