Emergency Meeting & Public Notice

The regular Darby Township Trustee April meeting has been moved to April 21st at 7:00 pm, which is considered a Special Meeting. The meeting will be held at the Darby Township Building, 508 Fourth Street, Unionville Center. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct any business that may properly come before the Board.

 Darby Township Board of Zoning Appeals Public Notice April 27, 2026

The Darby Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hear an appeal on Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:30pm. The meeting will be held at the Darby Township Hall, 508 4th Street, Unionville Center.

Jerry and Kim Mayer, 8106 Unionville Rd., Plain City OH, are requesting a Zoning Variance. The Mayers are appealing a requirement for a fence around their above ground pool.

For questions contact:

Jackie Ward, Zoning Inspector

Phone: 614-616-6304

Email: jward@unioncountydarbytwp.com

Mike Rausch, BZA/BZC Secretary

Phone: 937-243-0707

Email: mrausch@unioncountydarbytwp.com

Darby Township Hall
508 Fourth St.
Unionville Center, OH 43077

Darby Township 2025 NewsletterHandling the American Flag

Beginning in June, the Darby Township Trustees will adjust their regular meeting schedule to better serve the community.

Trustees will now hold two meetings each month at the Darby Township Hall (508 4th Street, Unionville Center, OH):

  • Second Monday of each month at 7:00 PM
  • Fourth Monday of each month at 8:00 AM

Special meetings may be called as needed. All meetings are open to the public.

Announcements:

The Union County Health Department is hosting a free tire collection and disposal event on May 2nd. Tires can be dropped off to Bunsold Middle School beginning at 9am. Click here for more details.

The Union County Engineer’s Office has announced the replacement of the bridge at State Route 38 and Burns Road.

  • Beginning March 30, 2026: Traffic will be reduced to one lane with a flagger directing vehicles.

  • Beginning April 22, 2026: The bridge will be fully closed for approximately 105 days, through July 13, 2026.

The 2025 annual financial report for Darby Township is complete and available for review by appointment with the Fiscal Officer, Connie Priday.

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Township Clean Up Day

Due to resident requests, Darby Township’s annual Clean Up Day has been moved to the spring.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

This event is for Union County Darby Township residents only. Please be prepared to show proof of residency when you arrive.

Important: Residents must unload their own items. Please bring help if needed to unload your materials.

Items Accepted

Residents may dispose of common household items, including:

  • General trash and junk

  • Appliances and TVs

  • Drums with the ends cut out

  • Furniture

  • Lawn mowers

  • Grills

  • Miscellaneous household items

Items Not Accepted

The following items cannot be disposed of during Clean Up Day:

  • Hazardous materials

  • Liquids or chemicals

  • Fence rolls

  • Batteries

  • Paints, solvents, or similar materials

  • Tires

  • Yard debris

New This Year: Free Document Shredding

File 13 will be onsite from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM to provide document shredding services for residents.

Monthly Sheriff’s Department Call Reports

You can now view the monthly report from the Sheriff’s Department detailing calls for service made within Darby Township. These reports provide transparency and insight into law enforcement activity in our community.

View Report

Zoning Data

View a summary of permits or reports written by year and type

View Report

Cemetery Headstone Restoration

Darby Township Trustees recently hired Longstreth Memorials to clean and restore several headstones at Mitchell Cemetery, located on State Route 38.

The project helped preserve the history and honor of those laid to rest by carefully restoring the headstones to their original condition.

Below are before-and-after photos showcasing the restoration work.

About Our Township

Darby Township, located in the southern section of Union County, Ohio, was organized in 1820 and named after the Big Darby Creek which runs through the township. Our township is governed by a three-member board of trustees and an elected fiscal officer. Our beautiful rural township is home to Unionville Center and offers our residents a safe and friendly community. Darby Township is also home to Fairbanks High School, named after Charles W. Fairbanks, the 26th Vice President of the United States under President Theodore Roosevelt. Charles Fairbanks was born and raised in Darby Township before marrying and moving to Indianapolis to pursue a career in politics. We take great pride in our history and our community here in Darby Township, and we invite you to come and experience all that we have to offer!

Charles W. Fairbanks
26th Vice President of America from 1905 to 1909

Want to see the latest census data for Darby Township? Click the link below to view the full report and explore key insights about the community!

Census Report

Township Officials and Zoning Inspector

Darby Township Officials: (left to right) back row: Scott Gruenbaum, Trustee; Jim Scheiderer, Chairman; David Huber, Vice Chairman. Front row: Connie Priday, Fiscal Officer; Jackie Ward, Zoning Inspector

Township

Board of Trustees & Fiscal Officer

Meeting Minutes

History

Zoning

Board of Zoning Commission

Board of Zoning Appeals

Zoning Regulations

Cemeteries

Darby Township Cemetery

Old Darby Cemetery

Mitchell Cemetery

Community Resources

Meeting & Events

Contact Us

Calendar

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    Thank you for exploring Darby Township, located in southeastern Union County, Ohio.
    Our township is rich in natural resources, has a vibrant agricultural industry, and affords generous living.

    Darby Township would like to thank the Mitchell family for their generous donation of the Mitchell Cemetery monument. What a great tribute to the many Mitchell family forefathers who are buried in this cemetery. The monument provides a better designation between the Mitchell cemetery and St. Paul’s cemetery.