LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given of a public hearing before the Monroe Board of Zoning Appeals on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers, 233 South Main Street, Monroe, Ohio 45050. The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider an appeal application from Darrell Smith on behalf of Solid Rock Ministries International, 903 Union Road, Lebanon, Ohio 45036, regarding a change-of-use application. The applicant is appealing the denial of a change-of-use application to allow a secondary educational institution to operate at the property. The public may appear at the public hearing, be heard, and submit evidence and written comments with respect to the application. Monroe will provide assistance to persons with disabilities, needing interpreters, other auxiliary aids, and services in order to participate in this meeting. Any request for such assistance must be made no later than 72 hours in advance of the meeting by contacting the Development Department at 539-7374 ext.1013. All documentation regarding the requested variance can be viewed at the City of Monroe Development Department located at 233 S. Main Street, Monroe, Ohio 45050. Written comments can also be sent prior to the public hearing to the address listed above. Development Department staff is also available to answer any questions related to the requested variance and can be reached at 513-539-7374 ext. 1013. 5-12/2026


