A Historic Lake Erie Community
Danbury Township encompasses an area of 17.76 square miles which includes 32.75 miles of Lake Erie, Sandusky Bay and Harbor shoreline. The historic Village of Marblehead is located at the east end of the Township. The permanent population of Danbury is 4,924 with an additional 846 residing in the Village. Seasonal homes, condominiums, marina, campgrounds, cottages and recreational vehicle parks are home to a population of several thousand summer-only residents. Danbury was named for the original settlers who arrived from Danbury, Connecticut and became a township on March 6, 1840. The Village of Marblehead was incorporated in 1891.
Hearing Notices
Hearing Notices can also be found on the Danbury Township, Ohio Facebook Page
** Due to recent scams involving our applications, we are redacting email and phone number contact information from packets posted to our Website and Facebook page. All other information regarding these applications is whole.**
Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)
None at this time.
Zoning Commission (ZC)
None at this time.
Trustees
The Danbury Township Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at the Danbury Township Hall, 5972 E. Port Clinton Eastern Road, Marblehead, Ohio for the following application:
ZC-2026-065 Request for Text Amendments. Add new definition in Section 2.2 for “Bandstand”. Add new section reference to definition for “Bar, Saloon, Tavern/Night Club” and “Restaurant” concerning outdoor music. Add new language to Section 5.2 “Accessory Structures” regarding outdoor music at “Bars, Saloons, Taverns/Night Clubs” and “Restaurants”. Danbury Township, Applicant.
A copy of the proposed amendment may be viewed at the office of the Zoning Inspector at Danbury Township Hall by appointment, at the Ottawa Regional Planning Commission office at the Ottawa County Courthouse or by clicking on the case information above. At the conclusion of said hearing and the Danbury Township Board of Trustees will take action. Posted 05.14.26 @9:45a.m.
Contact
Contact Information
Danbury Township Hall
5972 E. Port Clinton Eastern Rd.
Marblehead, OH 43440
Phone: (419) 732-3039
Fax: (419) 734-3137
Hours for the Trustees & Fiscal Officer are by appointment.
Trustee John Paul Dress:
(419) 341-0404
johnpaul@danburytownship.com
Trustee David Hirt:
(419) 732-2703
dave@danburytownship.com
Trustee Dianne Rozak:
(419) 340-9359
dianne@danburytownship.com
Fiscal Officer - Stacey Stetler:
(419) 732-3039
fiscalofficer@danburytownship.com
Administrative Assistant to Trustees & Fiscal Officer
Lynne James
(419) 732-3039
assistant@danburytownship.com
Hours: M, Tu, Th, F: 7a - 3p
Wednesday: 7a - 1p
Fire:
In the case of an Emergency Call 911
Fire Chief Shawn Hunsicker
firechief@danburytownship.com
Station 1 - Headquarters
7870 E. Harbor Road
Marblehead, OH 43440
Phone: (419) 798-5219
Fax: (419) 798-9122
Hours: 24 hours. If a firefighter or EMT
does not answer, you may leave
a message for a non-emergency
situation.
Police:
In the case of an Emergency Call 911
Police Chief Michael Meisler
419 S. Bridge Road
Marblehead, Ohio 43440
Phone: (419) 732-2549
Fax: (419) 732-1516
Email: dtpd@danburytownship.com or
policechief@danburytownship.com
Hours: 24 hours. If an officer
does not answer, you may leave
a message for a non-emergency
situation.
Non-emergency calls or to dispatch for a non-life threatening situation, calls
may also be placed at the Ottawa
County Sheriff’s Office
(419) 734-4404.
Maintenance Garage:
Road Supervisor, Brett Waldron
434 S. Bridge Road
Marblehead, Ohio 43440
Phone: (419) 734-4091
Fax: (419) 734-3137
Hours: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday thru Friday
Email: roads@danburytownship.com
Zoning:
Zoning & Planning Administrator
Kathryn A. Dale, AICP
Email: zoning@danburytownship.com
Zoning Assistant
Dawn Connor
Email: zoningassistant@danburytownship.com
Assistant Zoning Inspector
Marcel Sorgi (April 1 - October 1)
Email: assistantinspector@danburytownship.com
Phone: (419) 734-6120
Fax: (419) 734-3137
Hours: T, TH, F: 9:00a to 3:00p
W.: 9:00-11:00a & 4:00p-6:30p
The Zoning Office is CLOSED on Mondays
Current News and Events
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America 250 July 4th Parade
By Danbury Township |
Lakeside, Marblehead & Danbury Township Fourth of July Float Parade: As part of the nationwide celebration of America’s 250 the communities of Marblehead, Danbury Township, and Lakeside are coming together for the first time for the Fourth of July parade. This historic year marks 250 years of American independence. In that spirit, this expanded parade brings neighbors,…
Tornado & Severe Weather Shelters
By Danbury Township |
During the tornado warning season, any time the emergency sirens are sounded (other than the test that occurs the 1st Friday of each month at noon), only the FRONT DOOR UNDER THE ARCH at both the Fire Station and Township Hall will be open to anyone seeking shelter. This will allow our personnel to quickly…
Brush Drop-Off Site
By Danbury Township |
The Brush Drop-Off Site will be opening for the season March 16, 2026. The brush drop-off site is located at 310 S. Bridge Road (SR 269 South) behind the dog park. The facility is typically opened by April 1st and closed in November/December or prior to 1st forecasted snowfall. For your safety, the brush area…
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