SCHEDULE OF FEES
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2023 Regular meetings of the Polk Township Zoning Commission are scheduled for March 13, June 12, September 11 and December 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the township hall on SR 309, Galion. The next meeting is March 13, 2023. Special meetings may be called at the discretion of the chairman. The Zoning Commission meetings are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. in the Township Hall at 7860 SR 309, Galion, Ohio.
The trustees will hold their regular meetings at the township hall respecting the social distancing required by the state; however, if a resident is planning to attend, the township will not permit more than 5 residents to attend the meeting and social distancing will be adhered to during the meeting. If the state continues with the quarantine than the township will inform the public whether the meetings will continue to be held at the township building or by telecommunications.
Respectively, Tom Ray, Glenn Cheesman, Rusty Sellman
New Traffic Signs for Polk Township
For more info Click HERE
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Did you Know? ATV Use on Public Roads
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Polk Township Trustees have approved the new zoning resolution.
on July 21, 2017
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LEGAL NOTICE
ZONING RESOLUTION
ZONING MAP
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Blue reflector house number signs can be obtained from the
Galion Fire Department at no cost to the residents.
Call 419-468-6763 or 419-468-5580
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Please report any zoning violations to the
zoning inspector or the township office.
Residents are asked to report any missing road signs or
pot holes to the office. 419-468-3888
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Road crews are patching and mowing roadways,
please observe all caution!
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Hard surfacing your driveway? Call the township first...
Do not construct, build or resurface a driveway w/o contacting the township trustees for zoning requirements.
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Welcome to Polk Township
Polk Township was formed in 1845 when Sandusky Township (Richland County) was divided.
The west side of Sandusky Township 
went to Crawford County and Marion County gave up a
section from the south side to Crawford County consequently Polk Township was formed.
Office: 419-468-3888
Fax:
419-468-3880
Regular meetings are held the
3rd Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m.
at the township building, 7680 SR 309, Galion, Ohio 44833
Ohio Roads
Townships maintain 41,387 mile of Ohio roads, more that any other governmental entity.
Townships - 41,387 miles
City and Villages - 31,644
Counties - 28,948
State - 19,260
Road maintenance responsibility includes resurfacing, chipping, sealing, thatching and snow removal.
Townships also maintain the ditches in the right away.
Crawford County and Polk Township
Crawford County has 16 townships covering 447 township miles.
Polk Township covers 27.52 road miles.
Polk Township is primarily funded through property taxes levied on real property within the township. Other major sources of revenue include: local government fund, gasoline tax and motor vehicle license plate tax.
Polk Township is governed by three trustees (Legislative Body) and a fiscal officer. All are elected officials and serve a four-year term.