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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING #737788


ON NOVEMBER 12, 2025 AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM OF THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 4822 E. CEMETERY ROAD, THE CATAWBA ISLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING IN REGARDS TO AN AREA VARIANCE BEING REQUESTED BY ROCK LEDGE HOUSE, LLC (MATTHEW HOLLIS) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2794 E. SAND ROAD, ALSO KNOWN AS PROPOSED LOT 2 OF THE REPLAT OF ROCK LEDGE SUBDIVISION. THE PROPERTY IS ZONED “R-3” RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
THE APPLICANT PROPOSES THE REDUCTION OF THE FRONT YARD SETBACK FROM THIRTY-FIVE (35) FEET TO TWENTY (20) FEET AND A REDUCTION OF THE SIDE YARD SETBACK FROM TEN (10) FEET TO FIVE (5) FEET FOR PROPOSED LOT 2.
SAID REQUEST MAY BE CONTINUED FROM TIME TO TIME AS DEEMED NECESSARY.

Vicki Wheatley

Catawba Island Township Zoning Inspector

CATAWBA ISLAND RESIDENTS, BUSINESS OWNERS & EMPLOYEES

The CIVFD is holding another CPR/AED training class on Wednesday November 19th, from 1:00-3:00 pm in the Community Hall, located at 3307 NW Catawba Rd. This class is on a first come first served basis If you have any questions or are interested in more information, please call the CIVFD at 419-797-2424 and press 3 to leave a message.

 

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 begins the first week in November. There will be some leaves picked up between now and then as determined by the Maintenance Dept. 

Trick or Treat on Catawba Island

Trick or Treat night will be on Friday October 31st from

5:30pm-7:30pm

 

 

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

November 2025

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
2
  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
  • Daylight Savings Time Ends
3
  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
  • Leaf Pick up begins this week
4
  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
  • Election Day
5
  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
6
  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
7
  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
8
  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
9
  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
10
  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
11
  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
  • Veteran's Day
  • Board of Trustees Meeting-9:00 am
12
  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
  • Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting- 6:00 pm
13
  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
14
  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
15
  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
16
  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
17
  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
18
  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
19
  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
  • CPR/AED Training Class 1:00-3:00 pm
  • Parks Board Meeting -6:00 pm
  • Zoning Commission Meeting-7:00pm
20
  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
21
  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
22
  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
23
  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
24
  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
25
  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
  • Board of Trustees Meeting 9:00 am
26
  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
27
  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
  • Thanksgiving Day
28
  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
29
  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive
30
  • CIVFD Holiday Food Drive

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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