Is the law governing JEDDs the same for all of Ohio’s 88 counties?
No. Nearly all Ohio counties must follow the general JEDD law of Ohio, which provides several approaches to creating a JEDD. In these counties, communities intending to form a JEDD may choose which procedures they wish to use. The exception is Ohio’s only charter county, Summit County, which has a different procedure that does not require a petition of landowners or business owners, though it does require a vote of the public in the townships. Q: Can a non-charter county in Ohio create a JEDD without a petition signed by landowners and business owners? A: Not at this time, although there is currently an effort being made in the Ohio legislature to change that requirement. Q: How long would our city/township JEDD contract last? A: The contract term varies and often is tied to the useful life of water and sewer lines, which ranges from 75 to 100 years. As a result, many are 50-year contracts, renewable for another 50 years if both parties agree. Generally, both cities and townships favor
