"We value our past, cherish our present, and work together to thoughtfully plan for the future"
OUR LATEST EVENTS
DIG SAFETY
To protect our water, sewer, and gas lines the Village and Arlington Natural Gas Co. need you to call the Ohio Utility Protection Service (OUPS) at 1-800-362-2764 or 811 before you dig. This service is free and your local utility company will identify these lines for you. It is also required by law to call; otherwise, you may be responsible for damages to the water, sewer, gas lines, and/or other underground structures. It’s the Law!
DIG SAFETY
VETERANS MEMORIAL FORM
Our new Veterans Memorial looks fantastic and we want to continue to honor the veterans of Van Buren and the surrounding townships. Memorial Bricks are available to purchase at a cost of $40 each. Simply download this FORM and mail your payment and information to the included address.
COMMUNICATION FROM COUNCIL
Social Media:
Please follow us on the Village website at www.vanburenohio.org, on Facebook by going to https://www.facebook.com/VillageofVanBuren and hit the “Like” button. We will also be posting information in the Village display case at the Post Office and The Findlay Courier. These three communication options will provide you with what the council is working on, the latest news, events, and alerts.
Village Council Meeting:
The Village Council meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the Van Buren High School Community Room. If you are unable to attend a council meeting, you can submit your questions or concerns on the Village website via the Contact Page.
Planning Commission:
The Planning Commission is held on the 4th Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Van Buren High School Community Room. When planning a new project, please consider the application time for zoning approval before starting. If you need a copy of the Zoning Code and Land Use Plan or various zoning forms such as fencing, utility fees, etc., please visit the Village website and click on the “Zoning” tab. For zoning questions, please contact us via our Contact Page.
Zoning Board of Appeals:
The Zoning Board of Appeals is held on the 4th Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Van Buren High School Community Room. Applications are due 10 days prior to a hearing.
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
Preserving and enhancing the Village’s natural assets is a high priority in Van Buren. The efforts of the Environmental Stewardship Committee , which consist of council members, have resulted in budgeting and planting 10 new trees for each of the past several years. We ask that no person plant, prune, brace, cable, spray, or otherwise perform work on a tree street right-of-ways without first obtaining the prior approval of the Environmental Stewardship Committee. The Village wants to extend to each resident the opportunity to create a lasting memorial by donating a tree in memory of relatives, friends or in honor of a commemorative occasion. Contact Don Wills at 419-306-0531 for further information.
IT'S TIME TO RECYCLE
A Recycling Drop-Off Center is located on the Van Buren Schools property just east of the bus garage. The center will be open 24/7 and handle glass (brown and clear), plastics (#1 & #2), tin cans, aluminum cans, newspapers, magazines, and cardboard only. Recycling is a simple way for the residents to help out the environment and help preserve natural resources from being depleted.
Solicitors
Any individual or company that wishes to solicit business door-to-door must first complete and submit a Solicitation Permit to the Village of Van Buren Clerk.
The fee of $25.00 must be paid before a Solicitation Permit is issued.
Guidelines for Solicitation
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The permitted hours for solicitation is 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
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Residents have the right to inquire if a solicitor has the necessary village permit, and request paperwork from the solicitor.
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If a solicitor does not have the required permit, the resident should contact the Village of Van Buren Clerk at (419) 722-7732.