Boards & Commissions Under the Direction of Village Council

  • Arts Commission

    9 Members

    This Commission is a community-based organization dedicated to the enhancement of cultural arts, community character and community interaction. The Village of Granville strives to encourage the appreciation, participation and accessibility of the fine arts.  The Commission reviews and grants funding for community cultural art events and programs. 

    Established by:   Resolution No. 2004-19, Resolution No. 2004-50 and Resolution No. 2009-09

  • Board of Building & Zoning Appeals

    7 Members

    The zoning board is responsible for the review and approval of variance requests from within the Village.  The Board considers the facts of each case and input and comments received from citizens at public hearings. 

    Established by:  Section 8.02 of Village Charter and Section 1139 of the Village of Granville Zoning Code.

  • Bryn Du Commission

    7 Members

    The Bryn Du Commission is responsible for managing the everyday operations of the Bryn Du Mansion, implementing the development plan, and planning for the future of the property to ensure that the public purpose remains a priority.    

    Established by:  Resolution No. 2004-14     

  • Environmental Sustainability Committee

    3 Members

    The Village participates in Power a Clean Future Ohio. The committee is responsible to create a sustainability plan consistent with scientific consensus on what is necessary to limit climate change and includes specific goals to move the Village of Granville forward in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, based on PCFO’s initial Greenhouse Gas Inventory. The committee provides annual feedback to Council.

    Established by: Resolution No. 2022-36

  • Planning Commission

    7 Members

    The Planning Commission is responsible for the review and approval of rezoning requests, subdivision development, site and architectural plan reviews. 

    Established by:  Section 8.01 of Village Charter and Section 1141 of the Village of Granville Zoning Code.

  • Tree & Landscape Commission

    5 Members

    The Tree & Landscape Commission is responsible for directing the planting of street trees in the Village, the annual Arbor Day celebration, the Village Memorial Tree program and the annual Tree City USA program.

    Established by:  Resolution No. 1967-24

  • Union Cemetery Board

    3 Members

    The Old Colony Burial Ground is maintained and administered by the Village of Granville and the Granville Township Board of Trustees.  Each entity appoints a representative along with a community member to the Union Cemetery Board.  This Board oversees the maintenance and restoration of the cemetery.

    Union Cemetery Board Public Records Policy

    Established by:  Section 759.27 and Sections 759.27 through 759.43 of the Ohio Revised Code

Council Representatives on Outside Commissions

  • Granville Education Foundation

    The Granville Education Foundation’s mission is to enrich and enhance the quality of life in our community by building and maintaining stewardship of a community trust to provide funding for superior, innovative, and educational programs that exceed our District’s financial resources.  The foundation’s intent is to enrich programs and instruction by collecting charitable contributions to benefit Granville schools.  The foundation provides funds for programs through a grant process, open to all teachers and staff in the Granville School District.

    A representative from Village Council is appointed as an ex-officio member to this Board.

    Current Council Representative = Joe Leithauser

  • Granville Joint Recreation District

    The mission of the Granville Recreation District is to develop, manage, and coordinate recreational, educational, social, cultural and athletic activities and facilities for citizens of all ages within the Granville Recreation District in an efficient, effective and sustainable manner. 

    A representative from Village Council acts as an ex-officio member on this Commission and reports back to Council.

    Current Council Representative = Jeremy Johnson

  • Open Space Commission

    Granville Township has an Open Space Acquisition program supported by two property tax levies approved by Village and Township voters. Based upon recommendations of this Commission made up of a cross-section of Village and Township residents, the Trustees acquire either the title to the property or purchase the development rights on properties to prevent properties from being developed in the future. These acquisitions are designed to maintain open vistas and limit development.

    A representative from Village Council is appointed as a member to this Board for a three year term and reports back to Council. 

    Current Council Representative = Jeremy Johnson

  • Granville Community Foundation

    The Granville Foundation solicits tax-deductible charitable gifts to support non-profit organizations and individuals dedicated to making Granville, Ohio a stronger and better community. The Granville Foundation was incorporated in 1971 to address the charitable needs of the community.  The Granville Foundation Board of Trustees is comprised of thirteen directors, nine of whom are elected by the Granville Foundation membership and one representative each from the Granville Board of Township Trustees, the Granville Village Council, the Granville Exempted Village School District Board of Education, and the fourth nominated by the president of Denison University from the university's administrative staff. 

    A representative from Village Council is appointed as a member to this Board and reports back to Council.

    Current Council Representative = Aaron Olbur