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:
6/17/26: Please welcome our new Planning & Zoning Director, Arthur Franklin to the Township!
He has joined us as of Monday, June 22, 2026. Please see the Elected Officials & Staff page for a little background information.
The township office will be open and staffed
Tuesday-Thursday 10 am-2 pm.
Outside of those hours, 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 Trustee:Office Voicemail 937-845-8472
Trustee Kama Dick - Road needs
Trustee Julie Reese - Administrative needs
Planning & Zoning Director Arthur Franklin - Zoning needsPlease send Administration related requests to
administrator@betheltownship.orgPlease send Zoning related requests to
zoning@betheltownship.org2/9/26: 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
The Bethel Township Trustees will meet in a
Workshop session on
Tuesday July 7, 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 July 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM
at 8735 S. Second St., Tipp City, Ohio
which will include a Public Hearing for the following:
The 2027 Budget: Copies of the proposed 2027 budget will be available for review at the Township Offices 10 days prior to the hearing.
Case ZA-03-26: A request from Richard Drake, Drake Architecture, to amend the zoning resolution to rezone to I-1, both 9140 SR 202, Tipp City, 0.66 acres zoned B-3, and 4423 US 40, Tipp City, 0.53 acres zoned B-1 and then combine them if lot size variance is granted. Proposed use is a convenience store with a fueling station. Miami County Parcel ID# A01-086200 and A01-086205.
Case ZA-04-26: A request from Jason McCoy, PO Box 147, Tipp City, OH to amend the zoning resolution to re-zone the entire 14.714 acre parcel located at 4021 E US 40, Tipp City, OH to I-1. The parcel is currently multi-zoned R-1AA, R-1AAA, and I-1. Proposed use on the current R-1AA/R-1AAA area, if rezoned, will be a contractor’s storage yard. Miami County Parcel ID# A01-005500.
This notice was posted by Acting Administrator Reese on 6/8/26.
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The Bethel Township Trustees will meet in a
Workshop session on
Tuesday August 4, 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 August 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM
at 8735 S. Second St., Tipp City, Ohio
which will include a Public Hearing for the following:
Case ZTA-01-26: A request to amend the Bethel Township Zoning Resolution text.
This notice was posted by Acting Administrator Reese on 7/1/26.
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Click HERE for the 2026 Trustee Meeting Schedule
Agendas for meetings will be posted
24 hours prior to meeting time.The Bethel Township Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) may meet on July 23, 2026 pending a case request.
The Bethel Township Zoning Commission (ZC) is scheduled to meet on July 23, 2026 at 7:30 PM at 8735 S. Second St., Tipp City, Ohio to hear the following case:
Case ZTA-01-26: A request to amend the Bethel Township Zoning Resolution text.
Following the conclusion of the hearing, the matter will be submitted to the Board of Township Trustees for its action. The case will be heard at the Trustee's August 11, 2026 business meeting which will include a public hearing. This notice was posted by Acting Administrator Reese on 7/1/2026.
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