PHONE: 419-797-4131

CATAWBA ISLAND TOWNSHIP

CATAWBA ISLAND TOWNSHIP

CATAWBA ISLAND TOWNSHIP

4822 EAST CEMETERY ROAD,  PORT CLINTON, OH 43452

Welcome to Catawba Island Township

Founded in 1861, Catawba Island Township is home to more than 3,711 people, but many more visit each year. Miles of beautiful shorelines, great fishing, nature preserves and state parks make Catawba Island a summertime paradise for many in Ohio’s North Coast region and beyond.

TOWNSHIP NEWS

Public Hearing Notice

The Catawba Island Township Trustees will hold a public hearing concerning a proposed zoning map amendment to the Catawba Island Township Zoning Resolution, adopted 1965. The hearing will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 in the Catawba Island Township Administration Building at 4822 E. Cemetery Road, Port Clinton, Ohio. The applicant is H.T. Properties Inc. The applicant proposes to rezone two parcels of land located in Part of Lot 2, Section 3 of Catawba Island Township. The area to be rezoned contains 20.71 acres of land and is part of Parcel ID #0131960528018003 and Parcel ID #0131960528018001. The property address is 1899 NE Catawba Road. The present zoning classification is “A” Residential Low Density District and the applicant is requesting a zoning change to the “C-4” Recreational Commercial District. The proposed map amendment may be viewed at the Catawba Island Township Administration Building, 4822 E. Cemetery Road on Monday – Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or at the office of the Ottawa Regional Planning Commission, 315 Madison Street – Room 107, Port Clinton, Ohio from 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Mondays through Fridays, except holidays.

Vicki Wheatley
Catawba Island Township Zoning Inspector

 

 

2025 CIVFD Holiday Food Drive

The 13th Annual CIVFD food drive collection will begin on October 27th and go through December 22nd.  

Please bring your non-perishable food items to the Catawba Island Administration Building lobby, and place in the boxes provided, or in bags of your own.  

We thank you for your support. 

LEAF PICK UP

Leaf pick up officially began the first week in November. They will continue to be picked up as needed till the first snowfall. 

 

 

Brush Pick Up

The CI maintenance crew has begun their brush pick up the first week in April.  This will be done the first week of every month, weather permitting through November. The brush is chipped and mulch is available to residents at no cost.

Catawba Island Compost Area Update

As of July 1st, the mulch pickup at the compost area is now by appointment only. Please call the Admin Office at 419-797-4131 Mon-Thurs 9am – 4pm and Fri 9am – 1pm. You may also call the maintenance department at 419-797-2460. You may leave a message if no one is available. The use of this facility is for Catawba residents only please.

Trustees Ban Fireworks in Catawba Island

Township Trustees met in a Special Meeting on July 1, 2022, to discuss House Bill 172 and voted to pass a Resolution banning the discharge, ignition and/or explosion of 1.4G fireworks in Catawba Island Township. The decision was made in an effort to ensure the health and safety of residents, visitors, residential property, businesses, woodlands, and agricultural property. The decision was encouraged and supported by township police and fire departments.

Calendar of Events

December 2025

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
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  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
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  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
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  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
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  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
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  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
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  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
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  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
9
  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
  • Public Hearing Notice Tuesday Dec. 9th at 10:30
  • Board of Trustees Meeting-9:00 am
10
  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
  • Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting- 6:00 pm
11
  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
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  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
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  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
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  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
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  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
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  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
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  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
  • Parks Board Meeting -6:00 pm
  • Zoning Commission Meeting-7:00 pm
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  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
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  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
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  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
21
  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
  • First Day of WInter
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  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
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  • Board of Trustees Meeting 9:00 am
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HELPFUL LINKS

OFFICIAL RECORDS STATEMENT

CURRENT LOCAL WEATHER

MAP OF CATAWBA ISLAND TOWNSHIP

CATAWBA ISLAND TOWNSHIP PUBLIC RECORDS POLICY

TOWNSHIP INFORMATION

What is a Township?: The Township form of government is the oldest form of government in the United States. Township government in Ohio predates our State government. The Pilgrim Fathers brought the Township form of government to America in 1620. Today, 22 states have the township form of local government.

In 1804, the elected officials of a township consisted of three trustees, a clerk, overseers of the poor, supervisors of highways, and justices of the peace. Registering brands for livestock was one of the duties of the early Trustees.

Townships have only those powers granted to them by the state legislature and set forth on the Ohio Revised Code. As a result, townships cannot pass their own laws. Township powers are different from those of villages and cities, which are incorporated.

Today, Township Trustees and Fiscal Officers are faced with many different challenges, but the Township form of government still remains efficient because of its small size and responsiveness, because it offers more personal service and more attention to individual needs.

TOWNSHIP LINKS

DEMOGRAPHIC LINK

Historical Information
Important Telephone Numbers
Community Hall

https://data.census.gov/all?g=060XX00US3912312588

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