Welcome to Richfield Township
Richfield Township Administration Office and the Service Department is located at 3038 Boston Mills Road, Brecksville, Ohio 44141.
The Administration Office is typically open between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and the Service Department is open from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please call before stopping by to ensure someone is available at 330-659-4700.
Staff Contact Information
Administrator Ms. Mindy Lott m.lott@richfield-twp.org
Zoning Inspector Ms. Patricia Ryan p.ryan@richfield-twp.org
Service Department Foreman Mr. Jerry Schall j.schall@richfield-twp.org
Waste Hauling Replacement Levy
Voters will be asked to approve a 1.1 mill replacement levy on the May 2, 2023 ballot. The existing 1.1 mill levy for this purpose expired on December 31, 2022.
Our new 5-year contract with Rumpke, which was negotiated with the Village of Richfield, is for the same level of service as the expired contract. Nevertheless, in an open bid process, the first year’s cost in 2023 is 17% higher than the cost in 2022. Calculated on our existing 1,030 homes, the annual contract cost is as follows:
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2023 $207,030
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2024 $215,311
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2025 $223,963
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2026 $232,862
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2027 $242,256
The Summit County Fiscal Officer has certified that the revenue that will be produced by 1.1 mills on the Township’s total tax valuation is $215,081 starting in 2024. Compared to the contract cost, this revenue may mean that we could have a shortfall by the year 2027. We project that this possible shortfall will be mitigated by an increase in revenue from the JEDD, and increased valuations of existing homes.
ZONING INFORMATION....................
RICHFIELD TOWNSHIP ZONING DISTRICTS
RTWP ZONING REGULATIONS (REVISED & UPDATED 01-02-23)
RTWP COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN (ADOPTED 12.1.2011)
Open Zoning Board Positions
Appointment to a township board provides an opportunity for residents to serve in a leadership position while providing valued professional service to the community. The zoning boards are each composed of five full members and two alternate members who reside in the township. Members are appointed by the Board of Trustees and meet as applications require or at the call of the chairperson, generally one evening per month. Full members serve rotating five-year terms; alternate members serve one-year terms and there are no term limits.
The Board of Zoning Appeals acts in a quasi-judicial capacity, rendering decisions on zoning variance and conditional use requests and appeals of the zoning inspector’s determinations. The Board holds regular meetings on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. A positions for one full member is open.
The Zoning Commission acts in a review capacity, making recommendations for amendments to the text of the zoning regulations or the zoning map (rezoning). The Commission holds regular meetings on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. A position for one full member is open.
To pursue serving on one of the boards, submit a letter of interest and/or résumé to:Richfield Township Board of Trustees, 3038 Boston Mills Rd., Brecksville, OH 44141 or email m.lott@richfield-twp.org.
SERVICE DEPARTMENT NEWS....................
The Service Department hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Road Opening Permit - The Board of Trustees has established a Road Opening Permit and Regulations for any work done in a township road right-of-way. Click here for the permit application and regulations. Call Service Department Foreman Jerry Schall at 330-659-4700 or j.schall@richfield-twp.org for more information.
DID YOU KNOW? The township provides green, reflective address markers at no charge for safety and emergency situations. If you need a marker please click here for more information.
WASTE AND RECYCLING....................
FOR INFORMATION REGARDING ACCEPTABLE ITEMS FOR RUMPKE CURBSIDE RECYCLING, CLICK HERE.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CURBSIDE TRASH AND THE RECYCLING PROGRAM CLICK Waste and Recycle Removal OR under the Departments tab go to Waste and Recycle Removal.
Extra Simple Recycling bags are available at the administration office.
TOWNSHIP FIREARM DISCHARGING & HUNTING INFORMATION....................
Hunting in the township is permitted with certain conditions. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Summit County Ordinances and the Ohio Administrative Code provide the rules and regulations. Click here to go to the Police Department section of the website for Firearm and Hunting information and applicable links to these agencies for the latest and up to date information.
The Website is updated as frequently as possible with the latest information. But for those infrequent times when there is either technical issues or a delay, please call the Administration Office.
Please note that the following meeting minutes are not the official minutes. Approved and signed minutes along with items entered into the record are retained in the RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS book. They are available for public viewing at the Administration Office.
Trustee and BZA meetings may be recorded with the exception of Executive Sessions. Copies of audio recordings may be obtained by calling the Administration Office.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Board of Trustee will hold one Regular Meeting each month: the first Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Special Meetings will be held as needed and agendas will be posted in advance. Meetings are held at the Administration & Service Department Building located at 3038 Boston Mills Road, Brecksville, Ohio 44141. For more information regarding a meeting, please call the Administration Office at 330-659-4700.
Learn More About the Board of Trustees.
Trustee Agendas and Meeting Minutes
March 2, 2023 Regular Meeting: AGENDA. MINUTES.
April 6, 2023 Regular Meeting: AGENDA. MINUTES.
May 4, 2023 Regular Meeting: AGENDA. MINUTES.
2022 Trustee Resolutions: RESOLUTIONS TO DATE
ZONING COMMISSION
Zoning Commission meets the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. when there is new or continued business on the agenda. Special meetings may be scheduled periodically if needed.
Zoning Commission Agendas and Meeting Minutes
February 10, 2022 Regular Meeting Cancelled
March 10, 2022 Regular Meeting Cancelled
June 9, 2022 Regular Meeting: Meeting Cancelled
August 11, 2022 Regular Meeting: Cancelled.
November 10, 2022 Regular Meeting: AGENDA. MINUTES.
December 10, 2022 Regular Meeting: Cancelled.
January 12, 2023: Canceled
April 13, 2023 Regular Meeting: AGENDA. MINUTES.
May 11, 2023 Regular Meeting: Cancelled.
June 8, 2023 Regular Meeting: AGENDA. MINUTES.
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
The Board of Zoning Appeals meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. when there is new or continued business on the agenda. Special meeting may be scheduled periodically if needed.
Linked below are the latest agendas and minutes. Learn More About the BZA.
Board of Zoning Appeals Agendas and Meeting Minutes
December 20, 2021: AGENDA. Meeting Cancelled
August 15, 2022: Meeting Cancelled
Sept. 18, 2022: Meeting Cancelled
October 17, 2022: Meeting Canceled
December 19, 2022: Meeting Cancelled
February 20, 2023: Meeting Canceled
April 17, 2023 Meeting Cancelled
May 15, 2023: Meeting Cancelled.
June 19, 2023: AGENDA. MINUTES.
JOINT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
December 29, 2021 Meeting: AGENDA
FOR ALL OTHER AGENDAS AND MINUTES, PLEASE GO TO "SEARCH" ON THE HOME PAGE.
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