The Village of Thornville offers a quiet country setting with a convenient location.
Nestled in the northwest corner of Perry County, Ohio, just 3 miles south of Interstate 70, the Village of Thornville is conveniently located minutes from Lancaster, Newark, and Zanesville. Village visitors are encouraged to stop and enjoy shopping, dining, and entertainment offered by Thornville's friendly local businesses.
Throughout the year, Thornville hosts the Thorndunker Tournament, the Lions Country Craft Fair, and a variety of parades. For more information on upcoming events, please view contact the Village office. In addition to Thornville's community events, visitors and residents can enjoy the many surrounding amenities including Buckeye Lake with fishing, swimming, boating, waterfowl hunting and more. Just north is Dawes Arboretum which offers greater than 3,000 species of trees, shrubs, and other plants. Head south to the expansive 4,500 acre Perry State Forest, offering the state's largest ATV area, as well as over 18 miles of horseback riding trails.
Stop by today and experience for yourself the small village charm of Thornville.
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Some revisions and additions need a zoning permit, while others do not. So when in doubt, we are here to help! If you have any questions, please call the Village Zoning Inspector.
Forms:Planning and Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board is responsible for reviewing and acting upon applications for site plan approval; variances to the zoning code and subdivision regulations; to review all proposed amendments to, and rezoning of, the zoning code and map; and to hear and decide appeals of any decision or order made by the Zoning Inspector involving the Planning and Zoning Board jurisdiction.
Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of every other month.
Members:
- Mayor Amanda Lackey
- Rob Kosch, Chairperson
- Lynne Snider, Council Representative
- Nathaniel Johnson, Member
- Sam Schacht, Member
Zoning Inspector:
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ABOUT THE COURT
The Thornville Mayor's Court is able to hear and decide cases of violations of village ordinances and traffic laws that are classified as misdemeanors pursuant to Ohio Revised Code chapter 1905. The Mayor has chosen not to preside over the Mayor's Court and the village hires an attorney that has training to hear the cases on her behalf. This situation eliminates the potential for a conflict of interest that is presented when a Mayor is both over the police department and over the court.
Typically court dates are held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 7:00pm at the municipal building.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU MUST APPEAR IN COURT
If you have a mandatory court appearance and you cannot appear at the required date and time, you may request a "continuance" which may or may not be approved. In order for a request to be considered it must come with sufficient notice and good cause shown. You may contact the clerk by any of the means listed below. You cannot send anyone in your place to a mandatory court appearance, which includes parents.
Arrive 10-15 minutes before your scheduled date and time. Court will start promptly at the scheduled start time. This will allow you to review your rights form, ask questions, or request to speak with the prosecutor (on trial dates).
Do not bring weapons (including pocket knives) into the court room. Remove your hat when in the building, and silence any cell phones or pagers. If choosing to pay a fine by check, ensure the account has sufficient funds for the issued amount, as passing a bad check on a court is a felony.
The first court date of each month is typically an "arraignment" which simply means you appear in court, and enter one of three pleas: "Guilty," "Not Guilty," or "No Contest." By pleading "Guilty" or "No Contest" you waive your right to a trial, and the case is usually disposed of the same evening. If you plea "Not Guilty" your case will be scheduled for a trial at a later date, at which time you can present any evidence or question any witnesses.
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