Township Legislation / Home Rule Resolutions

Click the title of the legislation to view the the resolution signed by the Board of Trustees.  Any questions relating to township legislation can be directed to the Township Administrator at 330-832-7416 or Law Director at 330-832-2918.
Noise Nuisances- Adopted 7/14/92
No person shall make, cause, suffer, allow or permit to be made within Jackson Township, Stark County, Ohio, any unreasonable loud, disturbing and unnecessary noise or noises of such character, intensity or duration as to be detrimental to the life, health and right to peace and enjoyment of any individual. Violators are subject to a fine of $100 for the first offense and $300 for each subsequent offense.
Exterior Maintenance of Multi-Family Buildings - Adopted 3/22/93
To protect the public health, safety and welfare in all existing multi- family structures and premises by establishing minimum requirements and standards for premises, structures, buildings, equipment and facilities for light, ventilation, space, sanitation, protection from the elements, life safety, safety from fire and other hazards, and for safe and sanitary maintenance. Violators shall be subject to a fine of $500 for the first violation and $750 for each subsequent violation. Amended Property Maintenance Code – Adopted 7/18/95 Include in the Property Maintenance Code single family and two family rental dwellings and related premises. Amended Property Maintenance Code – Adopted 8/14/06 Include in the Property Maintenance Code owner occupied single-family homes.
Sexually Oriented Businesses - Adopted 2/8/94
No person shall engage in, conduct or carry on, or permit to be engaged in, conducted or carried on in the unincorprated areas of Jackson Township, the operation of a sexually oriented business without first having obtained a permit from the Board of Trustees. An initial, nonrefundable filing fee of $1,000 is required and an annual nonrefundable renewal fee of $500. Violators can be subject to a $1,000 fine for an offense.
Secondhand Jewelry Dealers - Adopted 5/10/94
A pawnbroker licensed under ORC Chapters 4727 or 4728 is required to supply the Detective Bureau of the Jackson Township Police Department with a copy of the page(s) of the book required to be kept by ORC Sections 4727.08 and 4728.06 describing a purchase of secondhand articles made or containing gold, silver, platinum or other precious metals or jewels of any description.
Entertainment Clubs - Adopted 7/12/94
No person shall engage in, conduct or carry on, or permit to be engaged in, conducted or carried on in the unincorporated areas of Jackson Township, the operation of an entertainment club on any day without first having obtained a permit from the Board of Township Trustees. An initial, nonrefundable filing fee of $1,000 is required and an annual nonrefundable renewal fee of $500. Violators can be subject to a $1,000 fine for an offense.
Juvenile Curfew Legislation - Adopted 8/20/96
Prohibits persons under the age of 18 from being in public places from 11:00 p.m. Sunday to Thursday until 6:00 a.m. the following day and from 12:01 a.m. until 6:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Park Regulations - Adopted 10/8/96, Amended 6/23/03, Amended 8/28/08
Regulations for the operations of Township parks. After warning, violaters can be issued a home rule citation. Fine of $50 for second violation and $200 for each subsequent violation.
Used Goods Dealer Legislation - Adopted 10/15/03
Means any person, firm or corporation dealing in the purchase or sale of second-hand articles of whatever nature or electronic goods and articles, including but not limited to gaming systems, compact discs, audio-video equipment and any other second-hand articles of whatever nature. Any Dealer shall not receive any articles from any minor, any person who is at the time intoxicated or under the influence of a controlled substance or any person who is known or believed to be a thief or a receiver of stolen property. There are record keeping requirements. A fine of $25.00 for the first violation and $100.00 for each subsequent violation.
Use of Yard Waste Drop Off Area - Adopted 8/23/04, Amended 5/12/08
Only residents of Jackson Township bringing yard waste from their property can use the designated yard waste drop off area. Whoever violates this resolution is subject to a fine of $500 for the first violation and a fine of $1,000 for each subsequent violation.
Best Bid Criteria - Adopted 11/14/05
Establishes the criteria for the awarding of all competitively bid construction contracts including prior work performance and reliability and the location of the bidder’s headquarters and employees.
Speed Reduction Policy - Adopted 9/12/95
Reduction of speed limits on Township roads require, among other matters, the completion of a speed zone warrant analysis in accordance with the Ohio Department of Transportation Manual and receipt of a recommendation from the Township Highway Supt. And when applicable, the County Engineer’s office as to whether a particular speed limit should be reduced and if so, the reduction amount, before the Board of Trustees will make a decision as to what is the reasonable and safe prima-facie speed limit for the specified Township road area
Vicious Dog Legislation - Adopted 10/14/08
Violators are subject to a fine of $100 for the first violation and $200 for each subsequent violation.
Regulation of Collection of Solid Waste, Refuse and Garbage - Adopted 9/26/11
Establishes that all collection of solid waste, refuse and garbage within the limits of Jackson Township within 500 feet of a residential dwelling, apartment building or other residential structure be limited to the hours of 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Whoever violates this resolution is subject to a fine of $500 for the first violation and a fine of $1,000 for each subsequent violation.
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