State ex rel. English v. Geauga County Board of Elections

The issue presented is the .apparent discrepancy between'the provisions of-E. C. 519.12 and?3601.-02(F).

*50R. C. 519.12 dictates the procedure for adoption of amendments or supplements to township zoning resolutions. After providing that such amendments or supplements be initiated by the township rural zoning commission, by the board of township trustees, or by private landowners or lessees, the statute provides for a public hearing, notice requirements, and other procedural matters. Finally, it establishes a referendum process which reads, in part, as follows:

“Such amendment or supplement…