Section 505.28 | Creation of waste disposal district.
The board of township trustees may create a waste disposal district under sections 505.27 to 505.33 of the Revised Code, by a unanimous vote of the board and give notice thereof by publication using at least one of the following methods:
(A) In the print or digital edition of a newspaper of general circulation in the township;
(B) On the official public notice web site established under section 125.182 of the Revised Code;
(C) On the web site and social media account of the township.
If, within thirty days after such publication, a protest petition is filed with the board, signed by at least fifty per cent of the electors residing in the district, the act of the board in creating such district shall be void. If a petition is filed with the board asking for the creation of such a district in the township, accompanied by a map clearly showing the boundaries of such district, and signed by at least sixty-five per cent of the electors residing therein, with addresses of such signers, the board shall, within sixty days, create such a district.
Each district shall be given a name, and the entire cost of any necessary equipment and labor shall be apportioned against each district by the respective boards.
Last updated February 19, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Available Versions of this Section
- September 29, 2011 – House Bill 153 - 129th General Assembly [ View September 29, 2011 Version ]
- April 3, 2025 – Amended by House Bill 315 - 135th General Assembly [ View April 3, 2025 Version ]