Welcome to Bethel Township
Located in the southeast corner of Miami County Ohio, Bethel Township was established in 1807.
Charged with responsibility for the health, safety and welfare, Bethel Township responds to the needs of its residents and businesses with a commitment to Quality of Life, Planned Growth, and Dedication to Community.
NEWS UPDATES:
Generally speaking, the township office will be open and staffed
Tuesday-Thursday 10 am-2 pm for Administrative items.EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: ZONING IS BY
APPOINTMENT ONLY.Should you have any questions, needs, or
would like an appointment or assistance, please
leave a voicemail at the office so your request can be
routed to the appropriate person:Office Voicemail 937-845-8472
Please send Administration related requests to
administrator@betheltownship.orgPlease send Zoning related requests to
zoning@betheltownship.orgPlease send Road & Cemetery related requests to
roadservice@betheltownship.orgPlease send Financial related requests to
fiscalofficer@betheltownship.org
2/9/26: First quarter 2026 newsletter is available electronically here.
9/28/26: We are looking for volunteers for the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Zoning Commission.
Please click the Help Wanted ad for more information!
Meeting Notices
- Trustee Meeting
- Board Of Zoning Appeals
- Zoning Commission
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The Bethel Township Trustees will meet in a
Business session on
Tuesday October 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM
at 8735 S. Second St., Tipp City, Ohio
which will include a Public Hearing for the following request
to amend the Bethel Township Zoning Resolution:
Case ZTA-04-26: A request to amend the Bethel Township Zoning Resolution text per resolution #26-08-079.
The text of the proposed amendment is available for examination on Bethel Township Website's resolutions page #26-08-079 or in the Township Office at 8735 S. Second St., Tipp City, Ohio.
This notice was posted by
Acting Administrator Reese on 9/8/26._________________________
The Bethel Township Trustees will meet in a
Workshop session on
Monday November 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM
at 8735 S. Second St., Tipp City, Ohio
_________________________The Bethel Township Trustees will meet in a
Business session on
Tuesday November 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM
at 8735 S. Second St., Tipp City, Ohio
which will include a Public Hearing for the following request
to amend the Bethel Township Zoning Resolution:
Case ZA-05-26: A request from Countryside Unlimited LLC to amend the zoning resolution to split an existing 1.51-acre parcel. The rear half of the parcel will connect with the property at the rear and will need to be re-zoned from R-1AAA to A-2. The front half will remain R-1AAA. The parcel address is 2337 E Ross Rd, Tipp City, OH. Per Bethel Township Zoning Resolution Article 5, Section 5.05, the minimum lot area for a Single Family Dwelling with a septic tank is 3 acres. Per Bethel Township Zoning Resolution Article 5, Section 5.05, the minimum lot with and frontage is 200ft. Per Bethel Township Zoning Resolution Article 5, Section 5.05, the minimum rear yard setback is 50ft. Miami County Parcel ID# A01-037120.
The documents pertaining to the ZA-05-26 case are available for review by emailing zoning@betheltownship.org or visiting the township offices at 8735 S Second St., Tipp City, OH, Tuesday thru Thursday from 10AM - 2PM.
Case ZTA-05-26: A request to amend the Bethel Township Zoning Resolution text per resolution #26-09-086.
The text of the proposed amendment is available for examination on Bethel Township Website's resolutions page #26-09-086 or in the Township Office at 8735 S. Second St., Tipp City, Ohio.
This notice was posted by
Trustee Reese on 10/4/26 and revised on 10/9/26._________________________
Click HERE for the 2026 Trustee Meeting Schedule
Agendas for meetings will be posted
24 hours prior to meeting time._________________________
The Bethel Township Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)
will meet October 22, 2026 at 7:30 PM
at Covenant Life Church, 6805 US Route 40, Tipp City, Ohio
to hear the following cases:Case V-07-26: A request from Jason McCoy to appeal the decision of the Bethel Township Planning & Zoning Administrator. The applicant submitted an application to obtain a zoning certificate to operate as a Contractor’s Yard at 4021 US 40, Tipp City, Parcel ID# A01-005500. The application was denied. Case was tabled at the 10/8/26 meeting at the request of the applicant.
Case CU-11-26: The applicant, Keating, Muething & Klekamp PLL c/o Thomas M. Tepe, Jr. Esq., is requesting a conditional use for a motor freight depot or trucking transfer terminal, self-storage buildings and storage yards, excluding wrecking and dismantling of motor vehicles, and truck and heavy equipment service at 4160 Lisa Dr., Tipp City, OH, Parcel ID# A01-087283. Case was tabled at the 10/8/26 meeting to provide sufficient time for the board to review the evidence and to formulate the motion.
Case CU-12-26: The applicant, Keating, Muething & Klekamp PLL c/o Thomas M. Tepe, Jr. Esq., is requesting a conditional use for a motor freight depot or trucking transfer terminal and truck and heavy equipment service at 4295 Lisa Dr., Tipp City, OH, Parcel ID# A01-087259. Case was tabled at the 10/8/26 due to the lateness of the hour.
Case CU-13-26: The applicant, Keating, Muething & Klekamp PLL c/o Thomas M. Tepe, Jr. Esq., is requesting a conditional use for a motor freight depot or trucking transfer terminal and truck and heavy equipment service at 4405 Gibson Dr., Tipp City, OH, Parcel ID# A01-085363. Case was tabled at the 10/8/26 due to the lateness of the hour.
Case CU-14-26: The applicant, Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL c/o Thomas M.Tepe, Jr. Esq., is requesting a conditional use for a motor freight depot or trucking transfer terminal & truck and heavy equipment service located at the address located at 4185 & 4205 Lisa Dr. Parcel ID# A01-087262 & -63.
Case CU-15-26: The applicant, Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL c/o Thomas M.Tepe, Jr. Esq., is requesting a conditional use for a motor freight depot or trucking transfer terminal & truck and heavy equipment service located at the address located at 4365 Gibson Dr. Parcel ID# A01-085364 & -65.
Case: CU-16-26: The applicant, Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL c/o Thomas M.Tepe, Jr. Esq., is requesting a conditional use for a motor freight depot or trucking transfer terminal; self-storage buildings and storage yards, excluding wrecking and dismantling of motor vehicles; and truck and heavy equipment service at the address located at 9195 ST RT 201 S. Parcel ID# A01- 014300.
Case: CU-17-26: The applicant, Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL c/o Thomas M.Tepe, Jr. Esq., is requesting a conditional use for a motor freight depot or trucking transfer terminal & truck and heavy equipment service at the address located at 4433 & 4465 Lisa Dr. Parcel ID# A01- 087252 & -53.
Case: CU-18-26: The applicant, Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL c/o Thomas M.Tepe, Jr. Esq., is requesting a conditional use for a motor freight depot or trucking transfer terminal; self-storage buildings and storage yards, excluding wrecking and dismantling of motor vehicles; and truck and heavy equipment service at the address located at 9865 Wildcat Rd. Parcel ID# A01- 085379.
All documents pertaining to these cases are available for review by emailing: zoning@betheltownship.org or visiting the township office at 8735 S Second St., Tipp City, OH, Tuesday thru Thursday from 10AM - 2PM.
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The Bethel Township Zoning Commission (ZC) is scheduled to meet on October 22, 2026 at 6:30 PM at
Covenant Life Church, 6805 US Route 40, Tipp City, Ohio
to conduct a public hearing on the following case requesting an amendment to the
Bethel Township Zoning Resolution:Case ZA-05-26: A request from Countryside Unlimited LLC to amend the zoning resolution to split an existing 1.51-acre parcel. The rear half of the parcel will connect with the property at the rear and will need to be re-zoned from R-1AAA to A-2. The front half will remain R-1AAA. The parcel address is 2337 E Ross Rd, Tipp City, OH. Per Bethel Township Zoning Resolution Article 5, Section 5.05, the minimum lot area for a Single Family Dwelling with a septic tank is 3 acres. Per Bethel Township Zoning Resolution Article 5, Section 5.05, the minimum lot with and frontage is 200ft. Per Bethel Township Zoning Resolution Article 5, Section 5.05, the minimum rear yard setback is 50ft. Miami County Parcel ID# A01-037120.
The documents pertaining to the ZA-05-26 case are available for review by emailing zoning@betheltownship.org or visiting the township offices at 8735 S Second St., Tipp City, OH, Tuesday thru Thursday from 10AM - 2PM.
Case ZTA-05-26: A request to amend the Bethel Township Zoning Resolution text per resolution #26-09-086.
The The text of the proposed amendments are available for examination on Bethel Township Website's resolutions page #26-09-086 or in the Township Office at 8735 S. Second St., Tipp City, Ohio.
Following the conclusion of the ZC public hearing, the matters will be submitted to the Board of Township Trustees for its action. The cases will be heard at the Trustee's November 10, 2026 business meeting which will include a public hearing. This notice was posted by Trustee Reese on 10/4/26 and revised on 10/9/26.
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