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A partnership between the Nelsonville Code Enforcement Office and Helping Hands of Southeast Ohio has come together to address a gap in non-profit services for seniors in Nelsonville for exterior maintenance and minor home repairs -- which will both help our seniors while also mitigating some Nelsonville code violations.
Helping Hands was founded in 2024 when they identified a gap in non-profit services in our area for exterior maintenance and minor home repairs. The reality is that many seniors and people with disabilities don't have a support system, or the financial or physical means to be able to maintain their homes appropriately.
Helping Hands hires quality and reliable contractors to perform the work while a team comprised of community leaders serve on the Board of Directors to guide the growth of the organization.
The Nelsonville Code Enforcement Office would like senior homeowners to know there are resources available to help with simple home maintenance. Persons interested in the programs available from Helping Hands of Southeast Ohio can visit their website at https://www.helpinghandsseo.com or call their office at 740-907-8585.
The City of Nelsonville announces that all City offices will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025, in observance of the Columbus Day Holiday. City offices will re-open for business on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, for regular business hours.
§7.06. Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals shall consist of five (5) members serving overlapping terms of five (5) years each. The first members appointed under this Charter shall be appointed for terms as follows: One for a term of one (1) year, one for a term of two (2) years, one for a term of three (3) years, one for a term of four (4) years, and one for a term of five (5) years. The Board of Zoning Appeals shall hear and determine applications for variances from the provisions of any zoning ordinances and resolutions, in harmony with the intent and purposes of any zoning ordinances and resolutions and in accordance with procedures provided therein. The Board of Zoning Appeals shall also hear and determine appeals from any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by the administrative department or administrative officer who is in charge of the enforcement and application of any zoning ordinances and resolutions. The Board shall have such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as provided by ordinance or resolution.
Current Members
- Challie Abraham
- Bobby Smathers III
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The City of Nelsonville announces that all City offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.