Dover Township is located among the sprawling hills of Ohio’s Tuscarawas County and is home to more than 4,500 citizens. Open to the public, meetings are held at 6 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month in the Township Hall—2000 Red Hill Road, Dover, OH 44622. Residents with concerns, questions, or an interest in the township are asked to attend.

Dover Township is zoned. Please be aware that changes or additions to your property need to meet all zoning requirements. More information is available from the Township Zoning Inspector at the township office on Mondays from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Save time and money; please obtain any needed permits prior to starting your projects.

The Trustees have legislative authority in the township, overseeing the care and maintenance of the township roads, fire and police protection, cemeteries, parks and recreation, zoning, and waste disposal.

The fiscal officer is an elected official who is responsible for providing oversight of public funds and ensuring that spending is done in accordance with the law. The fiscal officer is responsible for keeping accurate records of all accounts, transactions and proceedings of the township.

The Road Superintendent and road crew maintain the nearly 48 miles of paved roadway.

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Established in 1810, Dover Township has a rich history. Click here to learn more about the township’s history.