FORMS, PERMITS & POLICIES
Community Garden | Hinckley Township accepts applications for the Hinckley Township Community Garden in the early spring for the year’s planting season. The application process is an annual process and is on a first come first serve basis. You must be a township resident to apply. The Community Garden has 14 raised garden plots and is located between the Fire Station and Service Garage off of Ridge Road. Please download the Fillable Community Garden Application and contact the Township Administrator at 330.278.4181 for more information. |
Facility & Property Rentals | Hinckley Township has many areas which are available to be reserved by township residents for private functions, community group meetings, and other similar purposes. These areas include Brongers’ Park and certain rooms within the Township’s Administrative Building (Town Hall Meeting Room, Board Room, Senior Room and the Community Room (formerly known as the Old Fire Station bay area) [for a more informal and open setting]). Download and fill out the form to make a reservation and contact the Township Administration Building at 330.278.4181 to confirm available dates. You must submit the completed agreement and payment in person at the Administration Office located at 1410 Ridge Road. Please note: All checks must be payable to "Hinckley Township". |
| Hinckley Township Fire Department | |
Fire Laws / Policies:Click on the links below to learn more about the Ohio Fire Laws & Policies. | Additional Programs:The below forms can be downloaded in PDF format and should be completed in writing and submitted for processing in person during regular business hours or by mail to the Hinckley Fire Dept. at: 1616 Ridge Road, Hinckley, OH 44233 |
| | Residential Yard Address Sign Program:Hinckley Fireman’s Association Address Sign Order Form for the residential Yard Address Sign Program for one reflective green sign. |
| | Residential Lock Box Program:The Hinckley Fire Department Community Benefit Fund, Inc. has residential lock boxes available to Hinckley Township residents. The secure storage units allow the occupant of a residential unit to place entry keys in a safe place for quick access by Fire and EMS responders. |
| | Stove Top Fire Extinguisher Program:The Hinckley Fire Department along with the Hinckley Fireman's Association offers stovetop fire extinguishers for eligible members of the community. Please reach out to the department for information on the program. Please contact Hinckley Fire Department at 330.278.2591. |
  | Battery Disposal Information:Please note: This program is for Lithium-ion batteries, Lithium single-use batteries, Nickle-Cadmium batteries (NiCAD) and Nickle-Metal Hydride batteries. Car batteries are not accepted. For additional information regarding what to recycle: Battery Recycling Program. |
| Hinckley Township Police Department | |
Gun Lock Program | The Hinckley Township Police Department provides free gun locks. Visit the Hinckley Police Department Monday-Friday, 8 AM-4 PM to request. |
Vacation House Checks | When away from your residence for vacation or any length of time, members of the police department will check the outside security of your residence during their routine shifts. Please contact the Hinckley Police Department at 330-278-7161. |
Additional Forms & Information: | Hinckley Township permits transient vendors to register with the Hinckley Police Department, pursuant to the Township resolution. For your information, all vendors who have completed an application and paid for their 90-day permit have been registered and background checked with the Hinckley Police Department. Vendors are required to wear the issued ID badge at all times. If a vendor arrives at your home and their badge is not obviously apparent, request to see it. If a vendor states they do not have a permit or refuses to provide the ID, then a call to the police department is warranted. An officer will respond and attempt to locate the individual. They will be ID'd, requested to leave, and possibly cited. |
| Open Records Policy: Hinckley Township has adopted an open records policy, and public records may be requested using the Fillable Public Records Request Form or it can be printed and filled out manually and brought in to the administrative offices during normal business hours. |
| Driveway Culvert and Ditch Maintenance Policy: The Service Department has recently published a driveway culvert and ditch maintenance policy. |
