What is the Batavia Township Zoning Resolution- Article 36?
Article 36 establishes the framework for Planned Developments (PDs)—coordinated, master-planned communities reviewed through public hearings. The PD process allows the Township to: Review large or complex developments comprehensively rather than lot-by-lot. Approve customized layouts, architectural styles, and housing mixes that provide flexibility and promote affordability, while maintaining quality standards. Require open space, buffering, landscaping, and amenities beyond what standard zoning districts allow.
Most Township Residents live in a PD (see attached list), approved under Article 36. This zoning tool is what allows the Township to place detailed conditions and restrictions on significant developments through multiple layers of public review, first by the Zoning Commission and then by the Board of Trustees. This process gives the Township far greater oversight and negotiation authority than standard zoning districts.
The alterative to Article 36 for new developments is straight zoning districts. These districts do not provide the Township with the same ability to require open space, enforce infrastructure improvements, preserve streams, or attach legally binding development conditions or amenities. In essence, Article 36 is one of the Township’s strongest tools to manage growth responsibly and maintain accountability in the development process.
Page 12 of the Township's Growth Policy Plan outlines different types of development, and showing the conservation of green space in a PD development. The intent of the PD District is to promote flexibility and creativity in site design, protect natural features, and encourage more efficient land use while ensuring compatibility with surrounding areas.
If you have questions about zoning or other issues, please reach out to Taylor Corbett, Planning and Zoning Director at 513-732-3888 or tcorbett@bataviatownship.org.
• Page 12 of the Growth Policy Plan
• Approved Planned Development List in Batavia Township
• Aerial of Straight Zoning/R-1 in Batavia Township
• Aerial of Planned Development in Batavia Township
Public Notice
Notice is hereby given that the Batavia Township Board of Zoning Appeals will meet for a public hearing on Monday, October 27, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
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Halloween Trick or Treating
Batavia Township Trick or Treat hours are Friday, October 31 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Please stay safe!!!
GAS AGGREGATION UPDATE
Residents with gas service in Batavia Township and the Village of Batavia will receive a letter in the next few days related to a contract with AEP Energy.
The current gas aggregation rate with AEP Energy is $0.5024 per ccf
The new gas aggregation rate with AEP Energy starts with the November 2025 bill and ending on the October 2026 bill will be $0.6499 per ccf.
Between August 2024 and July 2025, Duke’s Gas Cost Recovery rate averaged $0.748 per ccf. The new $0.6499 per ccf aggregation rate gives participants protection against Duke’s variable rate this winter.
There is no termination fee to enter or leave the program at any time. Opt-out letters will be mailed to eligible accounts in late August.
ADDITIONAL BATAVIA TOWNSHIP AGGREGATION INFO
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Upcoming Meetings
All meetings occur at the Batavia Township Community Center, 1535 Clough Pk, Batavia Township, Ohio 45103 unless noted otherwise.VIEW TOWNSHIP CALENDAR
Township Parks
Located at 1535 Clough Pike, Community Park is the Township’s flagship park. Batavia Township is also home to other premier recreational areas in Clermont County. Check out the Parks & Rec page for more info.
Large Item Pickup
Republic Services has resumed large item pick-up for their customers. As a reminder, this is 3 large items per month and shall not weigh more than 50lbs (each item). The following items are not allowed: Hazardous materials, autos and auto parts, batteries, tires, etc. Mattresses and upholstered furniture must be wrapped and sealed in plastic.
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