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.org Please send Zoning related requests to zoning@betheltownship.org Please send Road & Cemetery related requests to roadservice@betheltownship.org Please send Financial related requests to fiscalofficer@betheltownship.org

Fire Open House Coming Soon

2/9/26: First quarter 2026 newsletter is available electronically here.

11/17/25: We are looking for volunteers for 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
Workshop session on
Tuesday October 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM
at 8735 S. Second St., Tipp City, Ohio
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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.

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Click HERE for the 2026 Trustee Meeting Schedule

Agendas for meetings will be posted
24 hours prior to meeting time.

Click Here for the 9/17 Special Meeting Agenda

The Bethel Township Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)
will meet October 1, 2026 at 6:30 PM
at Covenant Life Church, 6805 US Route 40, Tipp City, Ohio
to hear the following cases:

Case: CU-02-26: A request from Bambi Pierson (Pierson Accounting Service, Inc.) to allow the operation of Pierson Accounting Service, Inc. as a conditional use at 4390 Lisa Drive, parcel ID# A01-087292 for the purpose of an accounting office. Per Bethel Township Zoning Resolution Article 3, Section 3.02 Words and Terms Defined: “Professional Services” are defined as any office or place of business which engage in providing to the general public services of a professional nature, such as, but not limited to, legal, engineering, medical, dental, accounting, real estate agencies, architectural, contractors, tradesmen, exterminators, landscape architectural services, learning centers and other similar professions including therapeutic massage and chiropractors.

Case: CU-03-26: A request from Kimberly Riviello (Cottonwood Lane Events) to allow the operation of an “Event” venue as a conditional use at the address located at 4925 US 40 E, parcel ID# A01-043820. “Event” venues are allowed in A-2 General Agricultural Districts as a conditional use in Bethel Township. Per Bethel Township Zoning Resolution Article 3, Section 3.02 Words and Terms Defined, “Events” are defined as an activity or gathering which meets any of the following criteria:
1. Use of or impact/encroachment on any city street, sidewalk, alley or other right-of-way area (which includes any indirect impact that will affect the flow of typical vehicular or pedestrian traffic).
2. Is likely to draw a crowd to a venue not properly suited and has the potential to require special accommodations, regulations, traffic control devices or public service personnel.
3. Presence or participation of any for-profit or non-profit vendor that intends to make a sale, advertise for sale, solicit sales, offer for sale, distribute business/organizational information, or provides a service or offer/advertise to provide a service.
4. Including, but not limited to, weddings and receptions, car show, motorcycle shows, club gatherings, church gatherings, school gatherings, concerts, and seasonal parties.

Case: CU-04-26: A request from Rita Konicki (Doll Layman Ltd.) to allow the operation of Doll Layman Ltd. as a conditional use at 4195 Gibson Dr., parcel ID# A01-085371 for the purpose of clerical office space. Per Bethel Township Zoning Resolution Article 3, Section 3.02 Words and Terms Defined: “Professional Services” are defined as any office or place of business which engage in providing to the general public services of a professional nature, such as, but not limited to, legal, engineering, medical, dental, accounting, real estate agencies, architectural, contractors, tradesmen, exterminators, landscape architectural services, learning centers and other similar professions including therapeutic massage and chiropractors.

Case: CU-05-26: A request from Dan Wyckoff Dba Watermark for a Conditional Use (Truck and Heavy Equipment Service). Parcel address is 8760 SR 201, Tipp City, OH, Parcel ID# A01-048500. Per Bethel Township Zoning Resolution Article 3, Section 3.02 Words and Terms Defined: A Conditional Use is a use that is permitted in a district only if a conditional use permit is expressly authorized by the Board of Zoning Appeals in accordance with the provisions in this Zoning Resolution. Additionally, a Conditional Use Permit is issued by the Board of Appeals to allow certain specific developments that would not otherwise be allowed in that particular zoning district where the land is located, if certain conditions are met.

Case: V-08-26: A request from Dan Wyckoff Dba Watermark for 2 variances; Parcel address is 8760 SR 201, Tipp City, OH, Parcel ID# A01-048500. The first request is a variance from the limit of 15 parking spaces permitted to allow a total of 66 parking spaces. Per Bethel Township Zoning Resolution Article 35, Section 35.05 Required Off-Street Parking: Truck and Heavy Equipment Service One (1) space for each service bay plus one (1) space for each 200 square feet of office space. Per Section 35.08: In order to prevent excessive lot coverage and surface water run-off, no minimum off-street parking space requirement in Section 35.05 shall be exceeded by fifteen (15) percent unless good cause can be shown and approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals. The second request is a variance requesting setback relief from the required setback of 20 feet. Per Bethel Township Zoning Resolution Article 12, Section 12.05 Lot Development Standards: The minimum side yard setback is 20 feet.

Case: V-09-26: A request from Jason McCoy to appeal the decision of the Bethel Township Planning & Zoning Administrator. Parcel address is 4150 Gibson Dr. Tipp City, OH, Parcel ID# A01-085385. On July 24, 2026, the applicant submitted application #ZC-22-26 to obtain a zoning certificate to operate as contractor’s yard. The application was denied due to unpermitted structures (violations) on the property. Per Bethel Township Zoning Resolution Article 2, Section 2.07(D) (3) (c) Zoning Certificate. If the application is denied, the applicant may submit a revised application and sketch plan for review in accordance with the review procedure, or the applicant may appeal the decision to the Board of Zoning Appeals in accordance with Section 2.05 A. 1, Administrative Review, of this Zoning Resolution.

Click Here for the 8/27 Agenda

The Bethel Township Zoning Commission (ZC) is scheduled to meet on October 1, 2026 at 7:30 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 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.

Following the conclusion of the ZC public hearing, the matter will be submitted to the Board of Township Trustees for its action. The case will be heard at the Trustee's October 13, 2026 business meeting which will include a public hearing. This notice was posted by Acting Administrator Reese on 8/29/26 and revised on 9/8/26 and meeting location revised on 9/19/26.

Click Here for the 8/27 Agenda

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