On the agenda: Grove City City Council Meeting — Automated License Plate (Sep 21)

GROVE CITY, OHIO - CITY COUNCIL
Agenda
September 21, 2026
Call to Order
Roll Call

7:00 PM
Approval of Minutes

Regular Meeting
Welcome & Reading of Agenda

LANDS:
Ordinance C-38-26

Approve the Rezoning of 3815 Grove City Road from C-2 (commercial) & PSO
(profess. services) to C-2 (commercial). Second reading and public hearing.

Ordinance C-39-26

Approve a Special Use Permit for Automotive Repair for Reiser Brothers Auto
Body located at 3815 Grove City Road. Second reading and public hearing.

Ordinance C-41-26

Amend various Sections of Chapter 1135 of the Codified Ordinances of Grove
City titled Zoning Districts and Regulations to create a new Innovation District.
Second reading and public hearing.

Ordinance C-45-26

Approve the Rezoning of 610.92 acres located North of London-Groveport Rd.,
East of Harrisburg Pike, and West of Haughn Rd., from PUD-I, IND-2, RA, and
SD-3 to IN. First reading

Ordinance C-46-26

Approve the Rezoning of 6588 Seeds Road from RA (rural) to IND-1 (Light
Industrial). First reading

Ordinance C-47-26

Approve the Rezoning of 2950 London-Groveport Rd. from PUD-C & C-2
(commercial) to PUD-C (commercial). First reading

Ordinance C-48-26

Approve a Zoning Text Amendment to Beulah Park Subarea A located South of
Southwest Boulevard. First reading.

Resolution CR-29-26

Approve the Development Plan for an Addition to Reiser Brothers Auto Body
located at 3815 Grove City Road.

Resolution CR-36-26

Set Forth, as required by Section 709.023 of the Ohio Revised Code the
Municipal Services that can be furnished to 11.9+ acres located at 1209 – 1213
Stringtown Rd., in Jackson Township upon its Annexation to the City of Grove
City.

Resolution CR-37-26

Approve the Development Plan for Marlane Drive Hotel Complex located at 4197
Marlane Drive

Resolution CR-38-26

Approve the Development Plan for the Shoppes at North Meadows located at
2950 London-Groveport Road. Postponement requested

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PARKS:
Ordinance C-36-26

Repeal Ord. C-22-25, an ordinance to require no further investment of staff time
or financial resources at the Brookpark Middle School location outside of required
utility bills or contractual obligations without the approval of City Council and to
require the City Administrator to engage in negotiations to terminate or
renegotiate the Brookpark Lease Agreement with Southwestern City Schools to
the mutual benefit of all parties. Second reading and public hearing.

FINANCE:
Ordinance C-42-26

Grant an Exceptional Circumstance for 4026 – 4030 Broadway to increase the
maximum award under the Town Center Commercial Revitalization Grant
Program and appropriate $13,910.00 for the same. Second reading and public
hearing.

Ordinance C-43-26

Appropriate $20,000.00 from the ONEOHIO Opioid Settlement Fund for Real
Talk Real Support. Second reading and public hearing

Ordinance C-49-26

Appropriate $44,150.00 from the General Fund for the Current Expense of
assisting the Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce with Arts In The Alley
Festival Expenses. First reading.

Ordinance C-50-26

Appropriate $13,750.00 from the General Fund of the Current Expense of
assisting Little Theater Off Broadway with 2026 Season Expenses. First reading.

Resolution CR-39-26

Support Issue 6 – a Bond Issue for South Western City Schools.

SAFETY:
Ordinance C-51-26

Call for New Business
ON FILE

Enact Section 525.16 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Grove City, Ohio,
titled " Unauthorized Use or Disclosure of Automated License Plate Reader
System or Data. First reading.
Call for Dept. Reports & Closing Comments

Adjourn

Minutes of: 09-03 & 09-08 Council; 09-08 Plan. Comm.

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Date:
08/10/26
Introduced By:Mr. Holinga
Committee:
Lands
Originated By:Plan. Comm.
Approved:
Emergency:
30 Days: X
Current Expense:

No.:
C-38-26
1st Reading:
08/17/26
Public Notice: 08/11/26
2nd Reading:
09/21/26
Passed:
Rejected:
Codified:
Code No:
Passage Publication:

ORDINANCE C-38-26
AN ORDINANCE FOR THE REZONING OF
3815 GROVE CITY ROAD FROM C-2 & PSO TO C-2
WHEREAS, a petition was filed with the Planning Commission of the City of Grove City
praying for the recommendation of said Commission in regard to the rezoning of certain premises
hereinafter described; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission approved the rezoning on August 04-2026; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the ordinance, together with a map and plat and the report of the
Planning Commission has been on file in the Clerk's office for thirty days for public inspection.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GROVE CITY, STATE OF OHIO, THAT:
SECTION 1. The following described premises are rezoned from C-2 (Retail
Commercial & PSO (Professional Services Offices) to C-2 (Retail Commercial):
Situated in the State of Ohio, County of Franklin, City of Grove City and being a part of
Virginia Military Survey 1383 and being part of a 12 acre tract deeded to Grove City
Industrial Park; and tract 2 being 0.536 acres out of a 5.2+ acre tract,, as recorded in
Official Records, Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio, and being more fully
described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof.
SECTION 2. The comprehensive zoning map is hereby amended to conform to the
provisions of this ordinance.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall take effect at the earliest opportunity allowed by law.

Ted A. Berry, President of Council
Passed:
Effective:

____________________________________
Richard L. Stage, Mayor
Attest:

I Certify that this ordinance
is correct as to form.

Tami K. Kelly, MMC, Clerk of Council
Stephen J. Smith, Director of Law
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Date:
08/10/26
Introduced By:Mr. Holinga
Committee:
Lands
Originated By:Plan. Comm.
Sponsor:
Emergency:
30 Days:
Current Expense:

No.:
C-39-26
1st Reading: 08/17/26
Public Notice:8/18/26
2nd Reading: 09/07/26
Passed:
Rejected:
Codified:
Code No:
Passage Publication:

ORDINANCE C-39-26
AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR
FOR RIESER BROTHERS AUTO BODY LOCATED AT 3815 GROVE CITY ROAD
WHEREAS, Park Square, applicant, has submitted a request for a Special Use Permit for
automotive repair garage for Reiser Brothers Auto Body located at 3815 Grove City Road; and
WHEREAS, on August 04, 2026, the Planning Commission of the City of Grove City
recommended the approval of a Special Use Permit as submitted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GROVE CITY, STATE OF OHIO, THAT:
SECTION 1. A Special Use Permit, under Section 1135.09b(12)A1f is hereby issued to
Reiser Brothers Auto Body for Automobile Repair & Services located at 3815 Grove City Road, as
submitted.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect at the earliest opportunity allowed by law.

Ted A. Berry, President of Council
Passed:
Richard L. Stage, Mayor
Effective:
Attest:
Tami K. Kelly, MMC, Clerk of Council
I Certify that this ordinance
is correct as to form.
Stephen J. Smith, Director of Law

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Date:
09-01-26
Introduced By: Mr. Holinga
Committee:
Lands
Originated By:_Mr. Rauch_
Approved:
Mr. Boso
Emergency: ____________
Current Expense:

No.:_________ C-41-26_
1st Reading: 09-08-26
Public Notice:09-09-26
2nd Reading: _09-21-26
Passed:
Rejected:
Codified:
Code No:
Passage Publication:

ORDINANCE C-41-26
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 1135 OF THE
CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF GROVE CITY TITLED ZONING DISTRICTS AND
REGULATIONS TO CREATE A NEW INNOVATION DISTRICT
WHEREAS, City Council adopted the GroveCity2050 Community Plan in 2018 which showed
nonresidential development in the southwest quadrant of the city around the I-71 / SR665 interchange; and
WHEREAS, the area has since been termed the Southwest Regional Medical and Innovation Gateway to
build off the success of area investment including the Mount Carmel Grove City Hospital and other medical
offices, as well as the growing demand for technology-based, flexible office, institutional, research, and light
industrial uses; and
WHEREAS, the present zoning classifications do not specifically address this particular configuration of
uses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVE CITY,
STATE OF OHIO, THAT:
SECTION 1. Section 1135.09(b) is hereby amended to include the following:

(10.5) IN – INNOVATION DISTRICT
The Innovation (IN) District provides for a broad range of research, office, laboratory, and clean
manufacturing uses that foster a well-rounded and diverse economy. The IN District supports appropriate
advanced manufacturing options, while encouraging greater opportunity for research and office uses
improving Grove City's competitive edge within the region. Unless otherwise permitted by City Council
within an IN use district, no building or premises shall be used, and no buildings shall be erected which
are arranged or intended or designed to be used for other than a use permitted in CF, Community Facilities,
or for one or more of the following specified uses:
15XX
16XX
17XX
20XX
22XX
23XX
24XX
25XX
26XX
27XX

Building Construction General Contractors and Operative Builders
Construction Other Than Building Construction Contractors
Construction Special Trades Contractors
Food and Kindred Products (except 201X, 2047, 2048, 2061, 2062, 2063, 207X, 2091,
2092)
Textile Mill Products
Apparel and Other Finished Products Made from Fabrics and Similar Materials
Lumber and Wood Products, Except Furniture (except 2411, 2421)
Furniture and Fixtures
Paper and Allied Products (except 2611, 2621, 2631)
Printing, Publishing, and Allied Industries
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283X
30XX
31XX
32XX
34XX
35XX
36XX
37XX
38XX
39XX
50XX
51XX
73XX
76XX
80XX
822X
8661
87XX
8999

Medicinal Chemicals, Pharmaceutical Preparations
Rubber and Miscellaneous Plastic Products (except 301X, any use involving vulcanized
rubber or the vulcanization process within 3069)
Leather and Leather Products (except 3111)
Glass, Stone, and Pottery Products (Except 324X, 325X, 327X, 329X)
Fabricated Metal Products, Except Machinery and Transportation Equipment (except
347X, 348X)
Industrial and Commercial Machinery and Computer Equipment
Electrical Machinery, Equipment and Supplies
Transportation Equipment
Professional, Scientific, and Controlling Instruments
Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries
Wholesale Trade (Except 5012, 5014, 5015, 5052, 5093)
Wholesale Trade – non-durable goods (Except 5169, 517X, any livestock and/or liveanimal wholesale)
Business Services (Except 7353, 7359, 7374, 7375)
Miscellaneous Repair Services
Health Services (except 805X)
Educational Services
Religious Organizations
Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management and Related Services (except 8744)
Services, Not Elsewhere Classified

Storage, assembly, staging, fulfillment, warehousing, and distribution uses are permitted only when
conducted in association with research and development, advanced manufacturing, technology, ecommerce, prototyping, or other permitted uses within the Innovation District.
SECTION 2. Section 1135.12(o) is hereby added and shall read:
(o) In all Innovation (IN) Districts the following regulations shall apply:
(1) No parking shall be permitted within the front building setback.
(2) Maximum height for principal structures shall be 50 feet. Building height may be increased
to 65 feet provided the front building setback is increased to 100 feet and the building is
designed to qualify for a minimum Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED) Green Building Rate of gold.
(3) Maximum height for accessory structures shall be 20 feet.
(4) Maximum building footprint for a structure shall be 250,000 square feet. The maximum
building footprint may be increased to 350,000 square feet provided the building is
designed to qualify for a minimum Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED) Green Building Rate of gold, the project site incorporates innovative stormwater
provisions, such as rain gardens, green roofs, or similar to accommodate more than 50% of
calculated stormwater flow required to be controlled, or significant permanent open space
has been established on the site such that the maximum lot coverage for structures and
pavement areas is 60 percent or less.
(5) Landscaping requirements for sites in the IN District shall follow the standards for
Industrial districts in Chapter 1136. Accessory structures 5,000 square feet or under are
exempt from the requirements of 1136.09 regarding building perimeter plantings, provided
the accessory structure is not visible from the public right-of-way.
(6) Sign requirements for sites in the IN District shall follow the standards for Industrial
Districts in Chapter 1145.
(7) Lighting requirements for sites in the IN District shall follow the standards for Industrial
Districts in Chapter 1135.
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(8)

Building facades having visibility from public rights-of-way within the district shall be
thoughtfully designed and finished in a combination of materials that is intentional towards
unifying the aesthetics of the district.
(9) Accessory structures visible from a public right-of-way shall utilize the same materials,
style, and quality as the principal building.
(10) Deviation from the requirements of this section may be approved by Council.
SECTION 3. Table 1135.12-II NONRESIDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS, is hereby amended to include
the following:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
District

IN

Type Use

Innovation

Set
Back
Line
(Ft)

Int.
Side
(Ft)

30

15

Maximum Requirements

Yard Dimensions (Feet)
Next to
Residenti
al

Depth
of
Rear

100

30

Next to
Other Type
of NonResidential
Districts
30

Off-Street Parking
Requirements by Category
I II
III
IV V

% Lot
Covered by
All Buildings

Bldg.
Height
(Feet)

As approved by City
Council

35

50* (o)

SECTION 4. This ordinance shall take effect at the earliest opportunity allowed by law.

_________________________________________
Ted A. Berry, President of Council
Passed:
Effective:

_________________________________________
Richard L. Stage, Mayor
Attest:

I Certify that this ordinance is correct as to form.

_________________________________________
Tami K. Kelly, MMC, Clerk of Council
_________________________________________
Stephen J. Smith, Director of Law

I certify that there is money in the treasury, or is in
the process of collection, to pay the within ordinance.
Michael A. Turner, Director of Finance

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Date:
09/16/26
Introduced By:Mr. Holinga
Committee:
Lands
Originated By:Plan. Comm.
Approved:
Emergency:
30 Days:
Current Expense:

No.:
C-45-26
1st Reading:
09/21/26
Public Notice: 09/22/26
2nd Reading:
11/02/26
Passed:
Rejected:
Codified:
Code No:
Passage Publication:

ORDINANCE C-45-26
AN ORDINANCE FOR THE REZONING OF 610.92 ACRES LOCATED
NORTH OF LONDON-GROVEPORT RD., EAST OF HARRISBURY PIKE,
AND WEST OF HAUGHN RD. FROM PUD-I, IND-2, RA, SD-3 TO IN
WHEREAS, a petition was filed with the Planning Commission of the City of Grove City
praying for the recommendation of said Commission in regard to the rezoning of certain premises
hereinafter described; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission approved the rezoning on September 08, 2026, as
submitted; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the ordinance, together with a map and plat and the report of the
Planning Commission has been on file in the Clerk's office for thirty days for public inspection.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GROVE CITY, STATE OF OHIO, THAT:
SECTION 1. The following described premises are rezoned from PUD-I, IND-2, RA,
and 3 to IN – Innovation District:
Situated in the State of Ohio, County of Franklin, City of Grove City and being a part of
Virginia Military Surveys 1371 and 1434; 1371 and 6178 and being part of a 315.522
acre tract and being part of a 295.7 acre tract, conveyed to Solid Waste Authority of
Central Ohio, and Elizabeth Ann Sidner, Trustee by deeds, as recorded in Official
Records, Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio, and being more fully described in
Exhibit "A" and “B” attached hereto and made a part hereof.
SECTION 2. The comprehensive zoning map is hereby amended to conform to the
provisions of this ordinance.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall take effect at the earliest opportunity allowed by law.

Ted A. Berry, President of Council
Passed:
Effective:

____________________________________
Richard L. Stage, Mayor
Attest:

Tami K. Kelly, MMC, Clerk of Council
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I Certify that this ordinance
is correct as to form.

Stephen J. Smith, Director of Law

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Date:
09/16/26
Introduced By:Mr. Holinga
Committee:
Lands
Originated By:Plan. Comm.
Approved:
Emergency:
30 Days:
Current Expense:

No.:
C-46-26
1st Reading:
09/21/26
Public Notice: 09/22/26
2nd Reading:
11/02/26
Passed:
Rejected:
Codified:
Code No:
Passage Publication:

ORDINANCE C-46-26
AN ORDINANCE FOR THE REZONING OF 49 ACRES LOCATED
AT 6588 SEEDS ROAD FROM RA (rural) TO IND-1 (light industrial)
WHEREAS, a petition was filed with the Planning Commission of the City of Grove City
praying for the recommendation of said Commission in regard to the rezoning of certain premises
hereinafter described; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission approved the rezoning on September 08, 2026, as
submitted; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the ordinance, together with a map and plat and the report of the
Planning Commission, has been on file in the Clerk's office for thirty days for public inspection.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GROVE CITY, STATE OF OHIO, THAT:
SECTION 1. The following described premises are rezoned from RA to IND-1:
Situated in the State of Ohio, County of Franklin, City of Grove City and being a part of
Virginia Military Survey 1365 and being part of an 81.635-acre tract, conveyed to Zuber
Crossing GC. LLC, by deed, as recorded in Official Records, Recorder’s Office, Franklin
County, Ohio, and being more fully described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a
part hereof.
SECTION 2. The comprehensive zoning map is hereby amended to conform to the
provisions of this ordinance.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall take effect at the earliest opportunity allowed by law.

Ted A. Berry, President of Council
Passed:
Effective:

____________________________________
Richard L. Stage, Mayor
Attest:
Tami K. Kelly, MMC, Clerk of Council

I Certify that this ordinance
is correct as to form.
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Stephen J. Smith, Director of Law

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Date:
09/16/26
Introduced By:Mr. Holinga
Committee:
Lands
Originated By:Plan. Comm.
Approved:
Emergency:
30 Days:
Current Expense:

No.:
C-47-26
1st Reading:
09/21/26
Public Notice: 09/22/26
2nd Reading:
11/02/26
Passed:
Rejected:
Codified:
Code No:
Passage Publication:

ORDINANCE C-47-26
AN ORDINANCE FOR THE REZONING OF 1.31+ ACRES LOCATED AT 2950 LONDONGROVEPORT ROAD FROM PUD-C & C-2 (commercial) TO PUD-C WITH TEXT
WHEREAS, a petition was filed with the Planning Commission of the City of Grove City
praying for the recommendation of said Commission in regard to the rezoning of certain premises
hereinafter described; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission approved the rezoning on September 08, 2026, as
submitted; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the ordinance, together with a map and plat and the report of the
Planning Commission, has been on file in the Clerk's office for thirty days for public inspection.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GROVE CITY, STATE OF OHIO, THAT:
SECTION 1. The following described premises are rezoned from PUD-C & C-2 to PUD-C
with Zoning Text:
Situated in the State of Ohio, County of Franklin, City of Grove City and being a part of
Virginia Military Survey 1434 and 6115 and being part of Outlot B of Gateway Business
Park, conveyed to Ironwood Properties II, Ltd. And a 0.023 acre tract known as 8WD,
conveyed to the City of Grove City, all by deed, as recorded in Official Records, Recorder’s
Office, Franklin County, Ohio, and being more fully described in Exhibit "A" attached
hereto and made a part hereof.
SECTION 2. The comprehensive zoning map is hereby amended to conform to the
provisions of this ordinance.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall take effect at the earliest opportunity allowed by law.

Ted A. Berry, President of Council
Passed:
Effective:

____________________________________
Richard L. Stage, Mayor
Attest:
Tami K. Kelly, MMC, Clerk of Council
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I Certify that this ordinance
is correct as to form.
Stephen J. Smith, Director of Law

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ZONING TEXT
The Shoppes at North Meadows
Project Name: The Shoppes at North Meadows
Site Address: 2950 London-Groveport Road, Grove City, Ohio 43123
Parcel ID: 040-004969-00
Existing Zoning: C-2 (Retail Commercial), PUD-C (Planned Unit Development –
Commercial), and PUD-I (Planned Unit Development – Industrial)
Proposed Zoning Framework: Planned Unit Development – Commercial (PUD-C)
governing the entire parcel as unified by this Zoning Text
Property Owner: Guru Hospitality LLC, 66682 Belmont-Morristown Road, Belmont,
Ohio 43718
Applicant: O’Brien Robinson Development LLC, 6275 Wilcox Road, Dublin, Ohio
43016
Attorney: Eric Zartman, Esq., Underhill & Hodge LLC, 8000 Walton Parkway, Suite
120, New Albany, Ohio 43054
Date: August 27, 2026
I.

INTRODUCTION

The Shoppes at North Meadows is a proposed approximately 8,936 square foot
retail and restaurant development located at 2950 London-Groveport Road, at the
signalized corner of London-Groveport Road (State Route 665) and North Meadows
Drive within Gateway Business Park. The subject property is Parcel 040-004969-00, an
approximately 1.31-acre outlot currently improved with a single-family residence. The
existing residence will be removed in connection with this development. The parcel has
remained commercially undeveloped despite sustained commercial growth throughout
the surrounding corridor.
The London-Groveport Road corridor has matured into one of Grove City’s
primary commercial districts, with regional retail anchors including Meijer and Kroger,
established restaurant operators including Starbucks, Arby’s, and Waffle House, and the
Mount Carmel Grove City Hospital campus at 5300 North Meadows Drive serving as the
corridor’s institutional anchor. Mount Carmel Grove City is one of the region's major
healthcare facilities, generating substantial daily traffic from patients, visitors, physicians,
and medical staff who represent a consistent customer base for the retail and restaurant
uses proposed by this development. The site's direct frontage on North Meadows Drive,
the primary access route to the hospital campus, positions it to serve that demand
efficiently.
The Grove City Summit Apartments and Townhomes, a residential community of
approximately 228 units located east of the corridor along Summit Drive, provides a
proximate residential population with demand for the dining and retail services proposed
by this development. Grove City has experienced significant residential growth
throughout the London-Groveport Road corridor in recent years, with new single-family

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subdivisions and multifamily communities expanding the residential base in close
proximity to the subject property. This growing residential population represents a
sustained and expanding customer base for the everyday retail and dining uses proposed
by this development, and the subject property's location at a signalized intersection with
direct access from residential neighborhoods to the north and east positions it to serve
that demand conveniently. The subject property is positioned at the convergence of these
established uses, at the signalized intersection of London-Groveport Road and North
Meadows Drive, the roadway providing direct access to the hospital campus and
Gateway Business Park to the north.
The proposed development is designed to be compatible with and complementary
to surrounding land uses. The Gateway Business Park employment base to the north
generates demand for proximate food service. The hospital campus generates consistent
demand from patients, visitors, and medical staff. The proximate residential communities
along the corridor, including Grove City Summit, generate everyday retail and dining
demand. The development addresses each of these demand sources through a flexible
tenant configuration accommodating both retail and restaurant uses, with drive-thru
service and outdoor patio seating components.
The subject parcel currently carries a split zoning designation, with portions
zoned C-2 (Retail Commercial), PUD-C (Planned Unit Development – Commercial), and
PUD-I (Planned Unit Development – Industrial), reflecting the parcel’s development
history within Gateway Business Park, including a 2021 rezoning of a 0.48-acre portion
from R-1 to C-2. This Zoning Text consolidates those three zoning classifications under a
unified PUD-C framework, establishing consistent development standards governing the
entire parcel and providing the City with enforceable commitments regarding building
quality, site design, access, landscaping, and permitted uses.
The GroveCity2050 Community Plan designates this location as a Commercial
Center, the plan’s primary commercial land use category for nodes of commercial
activity along the City’s arterial network. The proposed development is consistent with
that designation. It activates a long commercially undeveloped infill parcel within an
established commercial corridor, utilizes existing infrastructure, and provides retail and
dining uses at a location accessible by vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian from multiple
surrounding land uses. The development advances the GroveCity2050 plan’s goals of
focused commercial growth, quality design, fiscal benefit to the City, and connectivity
within the built environment.
II.

PERMITTED USES

The following uses are permitted within The Shoppes at North Meadows. All uses
permitted in the C-2 (Retail Commercial) District under Section 1135.09(b)(3) of the
Grove City Codified Ordinances, including those uses permitted in the PSO and C-1
Districts, are permitted on the subject property as baseline permitted uses. In addition, the
following uses are expressly authorized as permitted uses within this development
pursuant to Section 1135.14(h)(10) of the Grove City Codified Ordinances, and no

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separate Special Use Permit shall be required for any of the following in connection with
this development:
1.

2.

3.

III.

Drive-Thru Service: Drive-thru and drive-in window service accessory to any
restaurant or retail use on the subject property. Drive-thru service is expressly
authorized as a permitted use within this development without the requirement of
a separate Special Use Permit. The supplementary standards applicable to drivethru service under Section 1135.09(b)(12)(G)(2) of the Grove City Codified
Ordinances are addressed in the Development Standards and Modifications
sections of this Zoning Text.
Outdoor Patio Seating: Outdoor patio seating associated with eating and
drinking establishments. Outdoor seating is expressly authorized as a permitted
use within this development without the requirement of a separate Special Use
Permit.
Accessory Uses: Any use customarily accessory and incidental to the foregoing
permitted uses, including but not limited to storage, employee facilities,
mechanical and utility equipment, and monument and wall signage.
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

The development standards set forth in this Section govern The Shoppes at North
Meadows. Except as expressly modified herein, the requirements of the C-2 District as
set forth in Table 1135.12-II and the associated provisions of the Grove City Codified
Ordinances shall apply. In the event of any conflict between this Zoning Text and the
underlying zoning code, this Zoning Text shall control.
A.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
B.
1.
2.

Lot and Setbacks
Building Setback (London-Groveport Road): 30 feet minimum from the
London-Groveport Road right-of-way line.
Building Setback (North Meadows Drive): 30 feet minimum from the North
Meadows Drive right-of-way line.
Landscaping/Parking Setback (London-Groveport Road): 15 feet minimum
from the London-Groveport Road right-of-way line.
Landscaping/Parking Setback (North Meadows Drive): 15 feet minimum
from the North Meadows Drive right-of-way line.
Yard (North): 5 feet minimum from the north property line, as approved
pursuant to Modification 1 of this Zoning Text.
Yard (East): 5 feet minimum from the east property line, as approved pursuant
to Modification 2 of this Zoning Text.
Maximum Lot Coverage: 75 percent of total parcel area by all buildings.
Building and Architecture
Building Size: The principal building shall be approximately 8,936 square feet of
gross floor area.
Building Height: The principal building shall not exceed 35 feet in height,
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mechanical equipment is excluded from this height limitation provided that all
such equipment is fully screened on all four sides per Section 1137.16 of the
Grove City Codified Ordinances, with screening height exceeding the installed
equipment and screening materials architecturally compatible with the building.
Primary Exterior Material: Brick shall be the primary exterior building
material, applied to all four elevations of the principal structure.
Secondary Exterior Material: Fiber cement siding may be used as an accent
and secondary material on all four elevations in combination with brick.
Metal Accent Material: Prefinished metal panel or metal accent elements may
be incorporated on the south elevation as an accent material at the parapet and/or
between tenant bays, consistent with the approved renderings. Metal accent
materials shall be architecturally compatible with the brick primary material and
shall be submitted for review with the Final Development Plan application.
Architectural Articulation: The south elevation shall include tenant storefront
glazing, awnings, and signage cabinets consistent with the approved renderings.
The north, east, and west elevations shall be clad in the primary brick material
consistent with the building as a whole. The north, west, and east elevations do
not include public-facing tenant entries or storefront glazing, consistent with the
drive-thru circulation and site configuration on those elevations.
Awnings: Awnings shall be provided over the tenant storefront bays on the south
elevation, consistent with the approved renderings. Awning materials and colors
shall be architecturally compatible with the primary brick and metal finish palette
of the building and shall be submitted for review with the Final Development Plan
application.
Dumpster Enclosure: The dumpster enclosure shall be constructed of brick
veneer to match the principal building, with opaque gates providing full foursided screening per Section 1136.08 of the Grove City Codified Ordinances.
Supplemental landscaping consisting of 36-inch minimum height plantings at 5foot maximum spacing shall be provided around the enclosed perimeter.
Parking
Parking Count: A minimum of one off-street parking space shall be provided
for every 175 square feet of gross floor area, as approved pursuant to
Modification 4 of this Zoning Text. The approved site plan depicts 59 off-street
parking spaces, 3 of which will be removed upon development of the adjacent
eastern parcel to accommodate the cross-access easement connection required by
Section III.D.4 of this Zoning Text. The number and layout of parking spaces may
change, provided that the minimum required by this Section is met.
Parking Stall Dimensions: Parking stalls shall be a minimum of 9 feet in width
by 18 feet in depth, as approved pursuant to Modification 5 of this Zoning Text.
ADA Spaces: A minimum of three ADA-compliant accessible parking spaces
shall be provided, located as shown on the approved site plan adjacent to the
primary building entrance.
Parking Surface: All parking stalls and drive aisles shall be paved with asphalt
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Parking Lighting: All parking and pedestrian areas shall be illuminated to a
minimum of 0.5 footcandles, maintained at grade, using full-cutoff, downcast
LED fixtures of consistent type and style throughout the site, per Section
1135.12(n) of the Grove City Codified Ordinances.

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Access and Circulation
London-Groveport Road Access: One curb cut shall be provided on LondonGroveport Road, configured as right-in/left-in/right-out only, as shown on the
approved site plan. No full-movement access point shall be permitted on LondonGroveport Road in connection with this development.
North Meadows Drive Access: One curb cut shall be provided on North
Meadows Drive, configured as right-in/right-out only, as shown on the approved
site plan. No full-movement access point shall be permitted on North Meadows
Drive in connection with this development.
Drive-Thru Circulation: A one-way drive-thru circulation lane shall wrap the
principal building, providing stacking capacity for a minimum of 10 vehicles. An
interior curb along the north elevation separates the stacking lane from the
adjacent parking field, preventing lateral vehicle escape from that segment.
Vehicles aborting the queue must proceed forward to exit via the North Meadows
Drive or London-Groveport Road curb cuts. This condition is addressed in
Modification 6. Drive-thru menu board loudspeakers shall be oriented to
minimize noise impacts on surrounding uses.
Cross-Access Easement: A cross-access easement connection to the adjacent
parcel to the east, and a future drive access extension along the north property line
to facilitate internal circulation within Gateway Business Park, shall be provided
as shown on the approved site plan. The cross-access easement shall be executed
and recorded prior to or concurrent with the issuance of a building permit for
development of the adjacent eastern parcel. Construction of the north access
extension shall be subject to separate agreement with adjacent property owners
and City approval.
Sidewalk Coordination: The applicant shall coordinate with the City regarding
sidewalk installation and adjustments along London-Groveport Road and North
Meadows Drive in connection with any right-of-way dedication associated with
this development, and shall install sidewalk connections as shown on the
approved site plan.
Drive Aisle Width: Two-way drive aisles on the north and south sides of the
principal building shall be a minimum of 26 feet in width. Drive aisles on the east
and west sides of the principal building shall be a minimum of 20 feet in width, as
approved pursuant to Modification 9 of this Zoning Text. All drive aisle widths
shall be as shown on the approved site plan.

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Landscaping
General: Landscaping shall be installed in compliance with Chapter 1136 of the
Grove City Codified Ordinances, as modified by the approved landscape plan and
the modifications set forth in Section IV of this Zoning Text. Landscaping shall
substantially conform to the landscape plan submitted with this application.

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Irrigation: A permanent irrigation system shall be installed serving the entire
site in accordance with Section 1136.09(a)(2) of the Grove City Codified
Ordinances, as shown on the approved landscape plan.
Street Frontage: Street frontage landscaping shall be provided as shown on the
approved landscape plan. Along the London-Groveport Road frontage, street
frontage trees may be small class ornamental trees in lieu of large or medium
class trees, as approved pursuant to Modification 8 of this Zoning Text.
Interior Parking Islands: Interior parking islands shall be provided as shown on
the approved site plan and landscape plan. Interior parking islands shall be a
minimum of 6 feet in width, as approved pursuant to Modification 3 of this
Zoning Text.
Building Perimeter: Foundation planting areas shall be provided adjacent to the
principal building consistent with Section 1136.09(a)(2), as shown on the
approved landscape plan.
North Boundary: Landscape treatment along the north property line shall be
provided as set forth in Modification 1 in Section IV of this Zoning Text.
East Boundary: Landscape treatment along the east property line shall be
provided as set forth in Modification 2 in Section IV of this Zoning Text.
Patio Areas: Outdoor patio seating areas shall be provided as shown on the
approved site plan. Patio areas shall be landscaped with plantings consistent with
the landscape plan approved as part of the Final Development Plan.
Signage
Governing Standards: Except as expressly provided in this Section and in
Modification 7 below, all signage on the subject property shall comply with
Chapter 1145 of the Grove City Codified Ordinances. Separate sign permits shall
be obtained from the Grove City Building Division prior to installation of any
sign.
Wall Signs – Development Standard Program: All wall signs on the subject
property shall conform to a development standard sign cabinet (wireway)
measuring 3 feet 4 inches tall by 14 feet wide by 2.5 inches deep (46 square feet
per cabinet), prefinished to match Sherwin Williams Perfect Greige SW 6073 or
an equivalent color approved with the Final Development Plan. Individually-cut
channel letters and/or logos shall be applied to the cabinet, shall be face-lit,
internally illuminated, and/or halo-illuminated, and shall be set no closer than 4
inches from the edge of the cabinet. There shall be no limit on the number of
colors utilized in messaging applied to the development standard cabinet.
Wall Sign Allocation by Tenant: Each tenant in the building shall be permitted
one wall sign on the London-Groveport Road frontage, located above the tenant
entrance. The east endcap tenant shall be permitted one additional east-facing wall
sign. The west endcap tenant shall be permitted one additional west-facing wall
sign. The total number of wall signs for the development shall not exceed 7. Wall
signs shall be placed relative to architectural building elements, including tenant
storefronts and brick panel details, as shown on the approved sign exhibit. The
maximum aggregate wall sign area for the development shall not exceed 322
square feet, as further addressed in Modification 7.

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Monument Sign: One monument sign shall be permitted on the subject property
located as shown on the approved site plan. The monument sign shall not exceed
8 feet in total height and 44 square feet of display area per face, in compliance
with Chapter 1145 of the Grove City Codified Ordinances. The monument sign
cabinet shall be constructed of prefinished metal on a brick base in Glen Gery
Nob Hill brick with Heidelberg Flamingo C-380 mortar, consistent with the
approved sign exhibit. The monument sign shall be set in a landscaped planting
area with a minimum two-foot surround on all sides.
Drive-Thru Signage: Menu board signage associated with the drive-thru facility
shall be located behind the principal building as shown on the approved site plan,
oriented away from the public right-of-way, and shall comply with Chapter 1145.
Directional Signs: On-site directional signs not exceeding 4 square feet in area
and 3 feet in height are permitted without a separate sign permit per Section
1145.14.
Lighting
Governing Standards: All exterior lighting shall comply with Section
1135.12(n) of the Grove City Codified Ordinances.
Fixture Type: All exterior parking and pedestrian lighting shall be full-cutoff,
downcast LED fixtures of consistent type and style throughout the site.
Minimum Illumination: All vehicular use areas and pedestrian pathways shall
be illuminated to a minimum of 0.5 footcandles, maintained at grade, per Section
1135.12(n).
Glare Control: All lights shall be arranged to reflect light away from adjoining
properties and the public right-of-way. No direct or indirect glare into the eyes of
motorists or pedestrians shall be permitted.
Building Illumination: Landscape and building accent lighting, if provided,
shall be designed to direct light either upward or downward from concealed
sources. No colored or flashing exterior lighting shall be permitted.
MODIFICATIONS

The following modifications to the standard requirements of Chapters 1135, 1136,
and 1145 of the Grove City Codified Ordinances are requested in connection with The
Shoppes at North Meadows. Each modification is supported by the physical constraints
of the subject property, the compensating design elements incorporated into the approved
site and landscape plans, and the purposes and intent of the applicable code provisions,
and is warranted by the design and amenities incorporated in the Development Plan,
consistent with the finding required under Section 1135.14(e)(2) of the Grove City
Codified Ordinances.
Modification 1: North Boundary Landscape Setback and Screening – Incompatible
Use (Sections 1136.06(c) and 1136.07)
1.
Standard Required: Section 1136.06(c) requires, where the subject property
abuts PUD-I zoning to the north, either a minimum 20-foot parking and/or drive
aisle setback combined with a continuous 6-foot wall or solid fence or a 90

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percent opaque 5-foot evergreen screen (Option A), or a minimum 30-foot
setback combined with a continuous 4-foot earthen mound and a double staggered
row of 6-foot evergreen trees (Option B). Both options additionally require
perimeter tree and shrub plantings at prescribed intervals. Section 1136.07
separately requires, where incompatible land uses or zones are created, a
continuous 80 percent opaque landscape hedge, solid fence, wall, or earthen
mound visual screen, in addition to the vehicular use area screening provisions of
Section 1136.06.
Provided: Approximately 5 feet of separation is available between the north
property line and the nearest parking or drive aisle, due to the compact geometry
of the 1.31-acre outlot and the drive-thru circulation lane that wraps the building
along the north elevation.
Modification Requested: Approval of a 5-foot parking/drive aisle setback in
lieu of the 20-foot or 30-foot standard along the north property line, and approval
of the landscape screening shown on the approved landscape plan in lieu of the
continuous 80 percent opaque visual screen required by Section 1136.07.
Justification: The subject property is a constrained infill outlot of approximately
1.31 acres within an established business park. The adjacent parcel to the north is
developed with commercial office and business park uses. The character of the
abutting development is professional and low-intensity; no outdoor storage,
loading, or industrial activity is visible from or directed toward the north
boundary. The compensating landscape package provided along the north
boundary significantly exceeds the visual screening that would be achieved by a
bare setback strip and includes: 8 two-inch caliper trees; 16 twenty-four-inch
shrubs; and 28 upright evergreen shrubs, creating a continuous, multi-layered
buffer that achieves the screening and separation objectives of Section 1136.06(c)
more effectively than a wider unprogrammed setback. The drive-thru circulation
lane, while proximate to the north line, operates as a low-speed, one-way internal
roadway and does not generate the noise, headlight, or emissions impacts typical
of a parking field. The continuous upright evergreen shrub planting along the
north boundary advances the visual screening objective of Section 1136.07 of the
Grove City Codified Ordinances, which applies separately to incompatible land
use adjacencies. To the extent that planting does not constitute a continuous 80
percent opaque screen at installation, the applicant requests approval of the
screening shown on the approved landscape plan in lieu of that standard, on the
basis that the layered planting will achieve comparable screening as it matures
and provides greater visual interest along this business park frontage than a solid
fence or wall. Granting this modification will result in a superior overall site
design that fully activates the available parcel area while providing meaningful,
durable screening between the subject property and the adjacent business park.

Modification 2: East Boundary Landscape Setback – Compatible Use (Section
1136.06(b))
1.
Standard Required: Section 1136.06(b) requires a minimum 10-foot parking
and/or drive aisle setback from the property line adjacent to a compatible use
district to the east.

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Provided: Approximately 5 feet of separation is available between the east
property line and the nearest parking stall, due to the constrained lot geometry of
the 1.31-acre outlot. Three parking spaces at the northeast corner are currently
shown on the approved site plan and will be removed upon development of the
adjacent eastern parcel to accommodate the cross-access easement connection.
Modification Requested: Approval of a 5-foot parking setback in lieu of the 10foot standard along the east property line and to allow encroachment of three
parking spaces.
Justification: The adjacent parcel to the east is a compatible commercial use
within the same Gateway Business Park commercial zoning context. The reduced
setback is offset by the cross-access easement to be executed between the two
parcels, which connects the parking fields and circulation of the subject property
and the eastern parcel, reducing the effective impact of the tighter side yard. The
compensating landscape treatment along the east boundary includes 6 two-inch
caliper trees and 9 twenty-four-inch shrubs, providing appropriate visual
separation consistent with the compatible-use context. The cross-access easement
removes the hard boundary between the two parcels by enabling shared vehicular
movement, making the 10-foot setback standard’s objective of separation and
buffering less critical in this specific configuration. Granting this modification
supports the City’s goal of coordinated, interconnected commercial development
within Gateway Business Park.

Modification 3: Interior Parking Island Configuration (Section 1136.06(d))
1.
Standard Required: Section 1136.06(d) requires 2 interior parking islands for a
parking lot containing between 43 and 60 spaces, each a minimum of 8 feet in
width and 36 feet in length (or 8 by 18 feet for end islands), each containing at
least one 2-inch caliper large or medium class tree. The code further requires that
all parking bays be terminated with an end planting island or planting area.
2.
Provided: Two interior parking islands are provided, as shown on the approved
site and landscape plans, at 6 feet in width, rather than the 8-foot minimum
required by Section 1136.06(d). Each island contains the required 2-inch caliper
large or medium class tree. The reduced width is necessitated by the constrained
geometry of the 1.31-acre outlot and the one-way drive-thru circulation lane that
wraps the principal building.
3.
Modification Requested: Approval of 6-foot-wide interior parking islands in the
placement and configuration shown on the approved site and landscape plans, in
lieu of the 8-foot minimum width of Section 1136.06(d), and, to the extent the
placement or aisle termination of any island differs from a strict application of
that section, approval of the configuration shown on the approved plans.
4.
Justification:
Section 1136.05(b) expressly recognizes that acceptable
adjustments to island requirements include the combining, relocation, and density
adjustment of landscape materials where strict adherence would result in an
inferior plan. The 6-foot island width is driven by the constrained geometry of the
1.31-acre outlot and the drive-thru circulation lane that wraps the building, which
limits available parking field depth. A 2-foot reduction in island width from the 8foot standard does not materially diminish the landscape function of the island;

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each island retains a full 2-inch caliper tree and associated plantings consistent
with the intent of the code. The one-way drive-thru circulation loop provides a
continuous landscaped perimeter around the building that supplements the interior
islands and distributes landscaping throughout the site. The applicant commits to
providing all required tree and planting quantities as shown on the approved
landscape plan, achieving the intent of Section 1136.06(d).
Modification 4: Parking Count – Gross Floor Area Rate in Lieu of Restaurant Use
Rate (Table 1135.12-II, Category II)
1.
Standard Required: Table 1135.12-II, Category II requires one off-street
parking space per 50 square feet of restaurant floor area, excluding kitchen. At
8,936 square feet of gross building area with an estimated dining and service area
of approximately 5,360 square feet (60 percent of gross), the strict application of
the Category II standard yields approximately 107 required spaces.
2.
Provided: A minimum of one off-street parking space is provided for every 175
square feet of gross floor area. The approved site plan depicts 59 spaces, 3 of
which will be removed upon development of the adjacent eastern parcel to
accommodate the cross-access easement connection.
3.
Modification Requested: Approval of a minimum parking standard of one space
for every 175 square feet of gross floor area in lieu of the Category II restaurant
use rate set forth in Table 1135.12-II, applied to the building as a whole, such that
the number and layout of parking spaces may change and any combination of
retail and restaurant tenants may occupy the building without triggering a
reanalysis of parking requirements.
4.
Justification: The parking demand of a retail and restaurant building of this type
is substantially lower than the arithmetic product of the code formula for three
reasons. First, the drive-thru component of the development is designed to serve a
significant portion of restaurant customers without requiring those customers to
park at all. Studies of drive-thru restaurant operations indicate that a substantial
share of peak-period transactions at drive-thru-equipped restaurants, commonly
reported in the range of 50 to 70 percent, are completed by customers who never
leave their vehicles, materially reducing the number of parked vehicles present at
peak demand. Second, the mix of retail and restaurant uses within the building
generates complementary, not additive, peak demand. Retail and restaurant uses
typically peak at different times of day, and the combined peak demand of a
mixed-use tenant configuration is lower than the sum of the individual peaks
calculated separately. Third, establishing a single gross floor area rate for the
entire building ensures that the City is protected against future parking impact
regardless of how individual tenant spaces are ultimately configured. Any retail
tenant that converts to restaurant use in the future will not trigger a parking
reanalysis because the same rate applies to the entire building.
Modification 5: Parking Space Dimensions – 9 Feet by 18 Feet (Section 1131.03(49))
1.
Standard Required:
Section 1131.03(49) of the Grove City Codified
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net, exclusive of access. A standard 9-foot-wide parking space therefore requires
a depth of 20 feet to satisfy the 180-square-foot minimum.
Provided: Parking stalls are dimensioned at 9 feet in width by 18 feet in depth,
or 162 square feet, as shown on the approved site plan.
Modification Requested: Approval of 9-foot by 18-foot parking spaces,
comprising 162 square feet, in lieu of the 180-square-foot minimum parking space
area established by Section 1131.03(49).
Justification: An 18-foot parking stall depth is a widely accepted standard in
current commercial parking facility design and has been adopted as a standard or
permitted alternative in numerous central Ohio jurisdictions. The reduced stall
depth allows for a more generous drive aisle width, improving on-site circulation
and vehicle maneuverability throughout the parking field. This is particularly
beneficial on a constrained 1.31-acre site that must accommodate both a standard
parking field and a one-way drive-thru circulation loop. Where stalls abut a
landscaped area, Section 1136.06(d)(4) of the Grove City Codified Ordinances
further permits a 2.5-foot vehicle overhang, which adds approximately 22.5
square feet of usable area to each such space and yields an effective usable area
that meets or exceeds the 180-square-foot minimum.

Modification 6: Drive-Thru Bypass Lane – One-Way Circulation Loop as
Functional Equivalent (Section 1135.09(b)(12)(G)(2)(b))
1.
Standard Required: Section 1135.09(b)(12)(G)(2)(b) requires that drive-thru
lanes be designed to provide escape and abort lanes for vehicles desiring to leave
the stacking lane or to avoid disabled vehicles, and to minimize impacts on
required parking and drives.
2.
Provided: The approved site plan provides a one-way drive-thru circulation lane
that wraps entirely around the principal building. An interior curb is provided
along the north side of the stacking lane, separating the drive-thru lane from the
parking field. This curb prevents lateral vehicle escape from the stacking lane at
that location. No dedicated separate bypass lane parallel to the service lane is
provided.
3.
Modification Requested:
Approval of the one-way building-encircling
circulation loop, including the interior curb condition along the north side of the
stacking lane that limits lateral escape from the drive-thru queue at that location,
as satisfying the escape and abort lane requirement of Section
1135.09(b)(12)(G)(2)(b).
4.
Justification: The code’s bypass lane requirement is directed at preventing
vehicles from becoming trapped in a drive-thru queue with no viable exit. The
interior curb along the north side of the stacking lane is a standard construction
element that separates the drive-thru lane from the building foundation planting
area and parking field, serving pedestrian safety and site organization functions
consistent with standard drive-thru design practice. While this curb limits lateral
vehicle escape from the stacking lane at that specific location, it does not trap
vehicles in the queue. A vehicle at any point in the drive-thru stacking lane can
exit the queue simply by proceeding forward through the one-way circulation
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The drive-thru stacking lane is not a closed or dead-end lane; it is a continuous
one-way loop with two separate exit points. The forward-movement escape path
provided by the loop is, in practice, more orderly and safer than a lateral bypass
lane, which requires vehicles to execute a lane change adjacent to a queued or
disabled vehicle, creating the conflict the bypass lane requirement is intended to
prevent. Interior curbs of this type are a standard feature of drive-thru facility
design throughout central Ohio and are routinely approved as part of drive-thru
special use permits and planned unit development approvals. The Planning
Commission and Council are respectfully requested to find that the one-way
circulation loop, with the interior curb condition as shown on the approved site
plan, satisfies the escape and abort lane requirement of Section
1135.09(b)(12)(G)(2)(b).
Modification 7: Signage – Wall Sign Aggregate Area (Chapter 1145)
1.
Standard Required: Chapter 1145 of the Grove City Codified Ordinances
governs the number, size, and height of signs in commercial districts and limits
wall sign area based on building frontage. The proposed aggregate wall sign area
of 322 square feet (7 signs at 46 square feet each) exceeds the area that would be
permitted under a strict per-frontage calculation for a multi-tenant building of this
configuration. The monument sign proposed for the development complies with
the standards of Chapter 1145, and no modification is requested with respect to
the monument sign.
2.
Provided: Seven wall signs consisting of development standard cabinets
measuring 3 feet 4 inches tall by 14 feet wide (46 square feet each), for a
maximum aggregate wall sign area of 322 square feet, allocated as follows: one
London-Groveport Road frontage sign per tenant above the tenant entrance (5
signs); one additional east-facing sign for the east endcap tenant; and one
additional west-facing sign for the west endcap tenant.
3.
Modification Requested: Approval of the development standard sign program
as described in Section III.F of this Zoning Text, including a maximum aggregate
wall sign area of 322 square feet across a maximum of 7 wall signs allocated as
described above.
4.
Justification:
The proposed wall sign program reflects a coordinated
development-wide approach that produces a more cohesive and attractive result
than a piecemeal per-tenant sign permit process. The development standard
cabinet system ensures all tenant signage is uniform in size, material, and
placement, preventing the sign clutter that Chapter 1145’s dimensional limits are
intended to prevent. Each sign is the same size, the same material, and in the same
location relative to the storefront, regardless of tenant. The Planning Commission
is authorized under Section 1135.14(e)(2) to approve exceptions from Zoning
Code requirements where warranted by the design and amenities incorporated in
the Development Plan, and the applicant respectfully requests that the
Commission exercise that authority to approve the development standard sign
program as proposed.

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Modification 8: Street Frontage Tree Class – Ornamental Trees in Lieu of Large or
Medium Class Trees (Section 1136.06(a)(2))
1.
Standard Required: Section 1136.06(a)(2) requires one 2-inch minimum caliper
large or medium class tree for each 35 feet of frontage along public streets for
parking lots exceeding 25 cars. Large class tree species are defined as trees that
reach 45 feet or more in height at maturity. Medium class tree species are defined
as trees that reach 25 to 45 feet in height at maturity.
2.
Provided: Small class ornamental trees are proposed along the LondonGroveport Road frontage in lieu of the required large or medium class trees. The
London-Groveport Road frontage is constrained by an overhead utility line
running parallel to the right-of-way. Section 1136.15(a) prohibits the planting of
any large class tree within 75 feet of a public utility line. Section 1136.14(b)(5)
requires a small class tree when planting within 10 lateral feet of overhead utility
wires, and permits a small or medium class tree within 10 to 20 lateral feet. The
overhead utility line along the London-Groveport Road frontage renders large
class trees prohibited and limits the practical selection to small class ornamental
species throughout the frontage planting area.
3.
Modification Requested: Approval of small class ornamental trees at 2-inch
minimum caliper in lieu of large or medium class trees along the LondonGroveport Road frontage, as shown on the approved landscape plan, with the
required number of trees maintained at one tree per 35 feet of frontage consistent
with Section 1136.06(a)(2).
4.
Justification: The substitution of small class ornamental trees is not a
discretionary design preference but a direct consequence of the overhead utility
line along the London-Groveport Road frontage. The Grove City Codified
Ordinances themselves prohibit large class trees within 75 feet of a utility line and
require small class trees in proximity to overhead wires. Compliance with Section
1136.06(a)(2)’s large or medium class tree requirement is therefore physically and
legally incompatible with compliance with Sections 1136.14(b)(5) and 1136.15(a)
at this location. The proposed ornamental trees satisfy the intent of the street
frontage landscaping requirement by providing a consistent, attractive tree canopy
along the London-Groveport Road frontage at the required spacing, while
complying with the utility proximity restrictions that govern the frontage. The
number of trees required by Section 1136.06(a)(2) is not reduced by this
modification.
Modification 9: Drive Aisle Width – East and West Drive Aisles
1.
Standard Required: The City applies a minimum two-way drive aisle width of
22 feet through site plan and engineering review.
2.
Provided: Drive aisles on the north and south sides of the principal building are
provided at 26 feet in width. Drive aisles on the east and west sides of the
principal building are provided at 20 feet in width, as shown on the approved site
plan.
3.
Modification Requested: Approval of 20-foot drive aisles on the east and west
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Justification: The 20-foot drive aisle width on the east and west sides of the
principal building is driven by the constrained geometry of the 1.31-acre outlot
and the one-way drive-thru circulation lane that wraps the building. The east and
west drive aisles function as low-speed, one-way segments of the drive-thru
circulation loop rather than as two-way parking aisles, and a 20-foot width is
sufficient to accommodate the one-way movement, emergency access, and service
circulation required at those locations. Maintaining the 20-foot width on the east
and west sides allows the development to preserve the two-way 26-foot drive
aisles on the north and south sides, where the primary parking field circulation
occurs, while retaining building area and required parking on a constrained infill
site. The drive aisle configuration shown on the approved site plan, including the
20-foot east and west aisles, was coordinated with the Jackson Township Division
of Fire with respect to fire apparatus access. Granting this modification supports
an efficient internal circulation pattern and the activation of a long undeveloped
commercial infill parcel.

V.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.

Severability: All provisions of this Text are severable. If a court of competent
jurisdiction determines that a word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph,
subsection, section or other provision is invalid or that the application of any part
of the provision to any person or circumstances is invalid, the remaining
provisions and the application of those provisions to other persons or
circumstances are not affected by that decision.
Applicability: The standards and provisions outlined within the Text shall apply
to the ±1.31 acres of land as described above unless otherwise approved by Grove
City Council. Other provisions of the Grove City Code, including the Standard
Drawings and other policies, shall only apply to the extent that this Text does not
address such matters.

2.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the Applicant:

_______________________________
Eric Zartman, Esq.
Underhill & Hodge LLC
8000 Walton Parkway, Suite 120
New Albany, Ohio 43054
614.335.9320
[email protected]
Counsel for Applicant, O’Brien Robinson Development LLC

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Date:
09/17/26
Introduced By:Mr. Holinga
Committee:
Lands
Originated By:Plan. Comm.
Approved:
Emergency:
30 Days:
Current Expense:

No.:
C-48-26
1st Reading: 09/21/26
Public Notice: 9/22/26
2nd Reading: 11/02/26
Passed:
Rejected:
Codified:
Code No:
Passage Publication:

ORDINANCE C-48-26
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING TEXT FOR
BEULAH PARK SUBAREA “A” LOCATED SOUTH OF SOUTHWEST
BOULEVARD AS ADOPTED BY ORD. C-24-18
WHEREAS, on May 07, 2018, Council approved a Rezoning request for 215+ acres
located South of Southwest Blvd., and East of Demorest Road that included a Zoning Text; and
WHEREAS, on July 20, 2020, an amendment was made to Subarea C by Ord. C-2520, and on October 02, 2023, an amendment was made to Subarea B by Ord. C-33-23; and
WHEREAS, on September 08, 2026, the Planning Commission recommended approval
of amendments to Subarea A of said Zoning Text as attached hereto and with the following
stipulations:
1.
2.

The rear parking and drive aisle setback for subarea A2 shall be
increased to a minimum of 25 feet to be consistent with the original
development standards for Subarea A; and
Privacy fences installed within Subarea A shall not exceed six feet
(61) in height.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GROVE CITY, STATE OF OHIO, THAT:
SECTION 1. The Zoning Text for Subarea A of the Beulah Park Subdivision, located
South of Southwest Blvd. and East of Demorest Rd., as adopted by Ordinance C-24-18, and
amended by Ordinances C-25-20 & C-33-23, is hereby amended as shown in Exhibit “A”,
attached hereto and made a part hereof, and contingent upon the stipulations set by Planning
Commission.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect at the earliest opportunity allowed by law.

Ted A. Berry, President of Council
Passed:
Richard L. Stage, Mayor
Effective:
Attest:
Tami K. Kelly, Clerk of Council
I Certify that this ordinance
is correct as to form.

____________________________________
Stephen J. Smith, Director of Law
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Received By:
Grove City Development
9/2/26

ZONING TEXT
BEULAH PARK
Grove City, Ohio

DATE SUBMITTED:

MARCH 14, 2018

AS REVISED:

MAY 2, 2018

CURRENT ZONING:

SD-3, RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
IND-2, HEAVY INDUSTRY
R-2, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL

PROPOSED ZONING:

PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT – COMMERCIAL (PUD-C)
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT – RESIDENTIAL (PUD-R)

Property Owner & Applicant:

GC Beulah Park Investments, LLC
250 E. Broad St., Suite 1100
Columbus, OH 43215

Authorized Representative:

Donald Plank, Plank Law Firm, LPA
411 E. Town St., FL 2
Columbus, OH 43215

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I.

PROPERTY
The property (“Property”) consists of approximately 212+ acres south of Southwest Boulevard,
east of Demorest Road, north and west of the Beulah Subdivision, and approximately 720 feet
west of Broadway as further described on the attached legal description (Exhibit A) and Survey
(Exhibit B) (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “Beulah Park”) and as generally depicted on
the Beulah Park Subarea Plan dated April 18, 2018 (the “Subarea Plan”).

II. INTRODUCTION

Beulah Park opened in 1923 as Ohio’s first thoroughbred racetrack, offering live thoroughbred
racing from October through early May. The site was also home to a number of community
events, drawing individuals from across the region. In 2012, Penn National Gaming, Inc.
announced that Beulah Park’s racing license would be relocated to northeast Ohio and the last
race was run in Beulah Park on May 3, 2014. The relocation of the racing operation left the 213
acre Beulah Park site vacant and ripe for redevelopment.
Given the historic significance of the Beulah Park site and its proximity to the City’s Historic Town
Center and other existing residences and developments in Grove City, the integration of the site
into the existing fabric of the community is of utmost importance. The Property will be designed
as a master planned community to be developed around a community park. The overall design
of the site and development within each subarea will be in conformance with the principles
contained within the 2013 Beulah Park Conceptual Framework.
III. GENERAL PROVISIONS

A. The provisions of the Codified Ordinances of Grove City (the “Code”) shall apply only to the
extent not otherwise addressed in this Zoning Text. The provisions of this Zoning Text and
the Code shall apply unless otherwise modified by Grove City Council (the “Council”) through
the Development Plan for each Subarea.
B. For the purposes of this Zoning Text, the terms and words contained within carry their
customarily understood meanings. Words used in the present tense include the future and
the plural includes the singular and the singular the plural. The word "shall" is intended to be
mandatory; "occupied" or "used" shall be considered as though followed by the words "or
intended, arranged or designed to be used or occupied". In case of any conflict between this
Zoning Text and the Code, this Zoning Text shall control.
C. All provisions of this Zoning Text are severable. If a court determines that a word, phrase,
clause, sentence, paragraph, subsection, section or other provision is invalid or that the
application of any part of the provision is invalid, the remaining provisions and the application
of those provisions shall not be deemed affected by that decision.
D. Any use not permitted herein shall be considered prohibited, except that a use may be
permitted if approved by City Council as part of the Development Plans.
E. The development of the Property shall generally contribute to the following principles
contained in the 2013 Beulah Park Conceptual Framework.
1. Development on the site highlights the historic significance of Beulah Park.
2. Beulah Park serves as a community gathering place.
3. Connectivity is promoted on the site to improve the function of the street network and
provide more opportunities to walk and bike.
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4. Quality design is emphasized for all uses to create an attractive and distinctive public and
private realm, appropriate with the character of adjacent uses.
5. Development provides the City with a net fiscal benefit.
F. Deviations from the standards and requirements set forth herein as well as the Zoning Code,
Stream Corridor Protection Policy, and Standard Drawings may be approved by City Council
through the Development Plan, if/when they are consistent and harmonious with the overall
intent of the development and do not diminish, detract or weaken the overall compatibility
between uses or integrity of proposed construction improvements within or in proximity of the
Property.
G. The roadway designs, entrance features, applicant’s/property owner’s improvements to
publicly owned open space shall be the subject of Development Plan approvals, separate
and apart from individual Subarea Development Plan approvals.
H. As used herein, the term “four-sided architecture” shall mean: using the same material on
the sides and back of a building as those materials used on the building’s front façade.
I.

The Development Department shall make the determination whether a design or
development standard change or modification is “substantial,” requiring a filing of an
application for a modification to the approved Development Plan.

IV. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

A. ROADWAY NETWORK AND ACCESS
1. Roadways shall be integrated and tied into the surrounding existing public road network
as set forth on the Subarea Plan.
a) Roadways will be designed in a manner to balance the movement of vehicular and
non-vehicular traffic, providing a pedestrian-oriented environment while providing onstreet parking for area residents and park patrons. Measures including, but not limited
to, narrowed roadways, bump-outs, on-street parking, roundabouts, raised
intersections or speed tables, and center islands may be utilized throughout the site,
to be detailed in the Development Plan and subsequent Engineering Plans.
b) Public roadways shall have minimum five-foot-wide sidewalks on both sides of
streets. Eight-foot-wide asphalt multi-use paths may replace sidewalks as depicted
on the Subarea Plan.
2. Access points to public roadways shall generally be located as shown on the Subarea
Plan and as otherwise approved by the City. Primary access points to the Property from
the existing roadway network shall be installed as shown on the Subarea Plan.
a) Southwest Boulevard: Two public roadways will provide full-service access to the
Property from Southwest Boulevard. Additional curb cuts shall be permitted from
Southwest Boulevard to access sites in Subarea A, as summarized under Section
V.A.2.a) and Section V.B.2.a)..
b) Demorest Road: Two public roadways will provide full service access to the Property
from Demorest Road, one aligning with the entrance to Breck Community Park.
c) Columbus Street (extension): Columbus Street shall be extended from west of the
railroad tracks at the Property’s southeast corner, into and through the Property.

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d) Park Street (extension): Park Street shall be extended through the Property to the
west.
e) Lincoln Avenue: Lincoln Avenue shall be extended to the north and east, to connect
to the Columbus Street extension.
f)

Elm Street (extension): Elm Street shall be extended from its current intersection with
Park Street to the north, into and through the Property.

3. Pedestrian and bike connectivity shall be integrated throughout the site and along
Southwest Boulevard.
4. Curb cut spacing, dimensioning and related requirements along all public streets shall be
approved as part of the Development Plans.
5. Roadways in the development shall be designed according to the standards below or as
modified in the Development Plan1. Road types are referenced on the Subarea Plan. For
all road types shown, sidewalks may be replaced with multi-use paths, where appropriate,
as shown on the Subarea Plan. Bump-outs or pinch-points shall be installed to designate
on-street parking areas and provide pinch-points within the roadway network to narrow
the roadway to calm vehicular traffic and create safer pedestrian crossings. All roadways
shall incorporate the City’s standard curb and gutter per Standard Drawing C-GC-57A.
a) North Gateway ‘A’
i.

80-foot right-of-way

ii. Connections with Southwest Boulevard shall be verified with traffic study (e.g.
turn lanes, median, etc.)
iii. 12-foot landscape median
iv. 14 feet on each side for tree lawns, sidewalks, and planting beds

b) North Gateway ‘B’
i.

80-foot right-of-way

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The roadway cross-sections shown below are provided for illustrative purposes only. The design of all roadways
shall be approved as part of the Development Plan Process.

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ii. Connections with Southwest Boulevard shall be verified with traffic study (e.g.
turn lanes, median, etc.)
iii. 12-foot center turn lane and/or landscape median
iv. 12 feet on each side for tree lawns, sidewalks, and planting beds
c) Boulevard

i.

60-foot’ right of way

ii. 12 feet minimum on each side for tree lawns and sidewalks
iii. 12-foot paved lanes
iv. 12-foot landscaped median and/or turn lane
v. No on-street parking

12’

12’

12’

d) Avenue ‘A’
i.

70-foot right of way

ii. 12.5 feet minimum on each side for tree lawns, sidewalks, and multi-use paths
iii. 12-foot paved lanes
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iv. On-street parking on both sides of street, with curb extensions (bump-outs) at
intersections or mid-block
v. In addition to the curb extensions, Park Street shall incorporate traffic circles to
further calm traffic

e) Avenue ‘B’
i.

60-foot right of way

ii. 12.5 feet minimum on each side for tree lawns, sidewalks, and multi-use paths
iii. 12-foot paved lanes
iv. On-street parking on park side of street, with curb extensions (bump-outs) at
intersections or mid-block

f)

Local
i.

60-foot right of way
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ii. 10-foot paved lanes
iii. On-street parking on one side of street
iv. 12.5 feet minimum on each side for tree lawns, sidewalks, and multi-use paths

g) Private Streets
i.

Private streets shall be permitted to deviate from the public roadway standards
as part of the Development Plan for the applicable subarea.

h) Alleys
i.

i)

Alleys in residential areas shall be either public or private roadways subject to
the approval of City Council. Public alleys shall be a minimum 16 feet wide for
two-way traffic, constructed per the City’s Standard Drawing C-GC-91. Alleys
shall be a minimum of 12 feet wide for one-way traffic.

Driveways
i.

The parking or storage of boats, trailers, or recreational vehicles in a driveway
within the Beulah Park development shall be prohibited.

B. LANDSCAPING, ENTRANCE FEATURES AND PUBLIC ART
1. A street tree planting program shall be established along both sides of public roadways
providing tree spacing to be approved as part of the Development Plans. Street trees
shall vary to encourage bio-diversity and reduce risk of disease and loss, and shall be
maintained by the Community Authority or Homeowners’ Association/Condominium
Association for the subarea containing or adjacent to the street tree(s).
2. Entry/monument signs shall be set in irrigated landscaped areas at locations approved
on the Development Plan for the respective subarea.
3. Entrance features will be located at all the intersections of all public roadway entrances
into the site from Southwest Boulevard, Demorest Road, and Columbus Street. Entrance
features shall include stone and decorative fencing as well as monuments related to the
historical nature of the Property as approved on the Development Plan. Entrance
feature(s) may include signage if approved as part of the Development Plan.
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4. Entrance feature(s) at the Columbus Street entrance to the site shall include
enhancements in addition to the requirements noted above in Section IV.B.3.
5. Equestrian-themed public art and monuments shall be integrated throughout the
Property.
6. The existing Beulah Park gatehouses and stone walls at the Southwest Boulevard
entrance shall be preserved or their character replicated as part of the entrance feature
to the Property from Southwest Boulevard as approved on the Development Plan.
C. LIGHTING
1. Street light fixtures to be located within the right-of-way of public roadways shall match
the character of “period gas lighting fixtures” utilized in the Town Center.
2. All other public street lights shall be mounted on decorative poles that are architecturally
compatible with the area lighting and have a pedestrian scale.
D. SCREENING
1. Screening from uncomplimentary land uses or for other purposes shall be accomplished
primarily through fencing, landscaping, and mounding as approved on the Development
Plans. Except for Subareas A, F, and I, privacy fences shall be prohibited unless
otherwise permitted as part of the Development Plan.
E. SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES (SUBAREAS C, D, AND E)
1. The front façade and the sides of homes shall have no exposed concrete block or poured
concrete.
2. Except as provided in Section V.DC.2.c)iii. below, home models shall be approved as
part of the Development Plan.
3. Above-ground pools shall be prohibited.
4. All homes shall have a two-car garage unless otherwise approved as part of the
Development Plan.
V. SUBAREA USE REGULATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

A. SUBAREA A1
1. Permitted Uses
a) Research and development uses including research related to product development
in conjunction with testing, laboratory, and minor fabricating and assembly operations
b) Business services including, but not limited to, duplicating, addressing, blueprinting
or photocopying, stenographic, mailing and advertising, business machine service
and repair, and communications operations including, service and repair operation
c) Administrative, professional, business and flex offices, and institutional uses
including, but not limited to, medical and medical-related activities, legal services,
financial and banking services, engineering and architectural services, accounting,
auditing and other bookkeeping services, and other similar uses
d) Those uses permitted in the C-1 Service Commercial District
e) Other uses as approved by City Council
f)

Outside storage of materials shall be prohibited
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2. General Development Standards
a) Access
To limit the number of curb cuts on Southwest Boulevard, all lots within Subarea
A1 shall utilize shared access points, unless otherwise approved as part of the
Development Plan. Additional points of access to the subarea may be permitted
from Street ‘A’ and Street ‘E’ on the Subarea Plan.

i.

(a) A maximum of two full-access curb cuts may be allowed on Southwest
Boulevard to service the 12.37-acre area between Street ‘A’ and Street ‘E’.
Any access point along Road ‘E’ between the roundabout and Southwest
Boulevard shall be limited to a right-in/right-out movement unless otherwise
justified by traffic study. Operation of roundabout, signalized intersection, and
Southwest Boulevard will need to take precedent when evaluating access
locations and configuration.
(b) Access for the 4.62-acre area east of Street ‘A’ may be facilitated by a rightin/right-out access on Southwest Boulevard and with a full-access curb cut off
of Street ‘A’ integrated with the Street ‘D’ intersection.
(c) All access points shall meet the driveway spacing requirements of the City’s
Code. Access locations shall be evaluated in conjunction with the Traffic
Impact Study and in conjunction with future lane configuration on Southwest
Boulevard (e.g. turn lanes) and approved by the City.
b) Drive-Thru and Pick-Up Windows
(c)i.

There shall be up to two (2) drive-thrus and/or pick-up windows in Subarea A1.

b)c)

Lot Requirements and Setbacks
Front

Side

Rear

Building Setback

30’

10’

50’

Parking and Drive Aisle Setback

30’

7.5’

25’

Truck Parking, Loading, and Drive Aisle Setback

50’

25’

100’

i.

1.5 acre minimum lot size

ii.

6.0 acre maximum lot size unless otherwise approved by City Council

iii. 85% maximum lot coverage for all impervious areas

c)d)

Parking Requirements

i.

Parking spaces shall be a minimum of nine feet in width and 18 feet in length.

ii.

A minimum of one parking space shall be provided for every 300 square feet of
building area. Deviations may be granted to this requirement as part of the
Development Plan.

iii. A maximum of one parking space shall be provided for every 75 square feet of

building area. Deviations may be granted to this requirement as part of the
Development Plan.
iv. All loading areas and delivery doors shall be at the rear or side of buildings.
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v. The parking of semi-truck cabs and/or trailers shall be prohibited.
d)e)

Screening

i.

Landscape screening shall be installed adjacent to residential properties.
Screening shall be in the form of a continuous 80% landscape hedge, fence, wall,
or earthen mound, or a combination thereof.

ii.

Service courts, waste and refuse areas, ground and roof-mounted mechanical
and electrical equipment shall be screened from view from all public streets and
adjacent residential uses in their entirety by mounding, landscaping, and/or walls.
Screening shall be at least six inches taller than the height of any containers or
equipment that may be in these areas and shall have the same or complementary
material as the building exterior.

iii. All roof-mounted service/mechanical equipment shall be fully screened on all four

sides, with a height to exceed the installed equipment by raising the parapet
around the top of the building. Screening design and material shall be
architecturally compatible with the remainder of the building.
e)f) Building Requirements
i.

Maximum building square footage of 35,000 square feet, unless otherwise
permitted as part of the Development Plan

ii.

35-foot maximum height

gf) Landscaping
i.

Landscaping shall be installed for all parking and vehicular-use areas as noted
below.
(a) Along Southwest Boulevard: A continuous three-foot-height-minimum earthen
mound with one 2.5-inch-minimum-caliper tree planted for each 40 linear feet
of parking lot frontage. Additional planting beds containing annual and/or
perennial flowers to increase the aesthetic appeal of the site(s) from
Southwest Boulevard shall be installed and will be approved as part of the
Development Plan for individual sites.
(b) Along other public rights-of-way: A continuous three-foot-height-minimum
evergreen hedge with one 2.5-inch-minimum-caliper tree planted for each 40
linear feet of parking lot frontage.
(c) Within all parking lots and vehicular-use areas: Landscape islands and
peninsulas shall be installed according to the Code requirements for “Interior
Vehicular-Use Areas.”

ii. Landscape areas shall be installed adjacent to buildings, based on the building
perimeter noted below. Combining the planting areas noted below is acceptable,
provided that combined planting areas are visible from public rights-of-way.
(a) One tree shall be planted for every 50 linear feet of building perimeter. Trees
shall be 2.5-inch-minimum-caliper at installation.
(b) A minimum of 30 square feet of landscape areas containing shrubs, ground
cover, or other ornamental plantings are required for each 50 linear feet of
building perimeter. Plantings are to be 24-inches-minimum and five-footmaximum spacing at installation.
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B. SUBAREA A2
1. Permitted Uses
a) Multi-family dwellings
b) Private support facilities and accessory uses such as leasing office, clubhouse, pool,
and other indoor and outdoor activity areas limited to the use by residents and their
guests.
2. General Development Standards
a) Access
i.

A maximum of two full-access curb cuts may be allowed on Southwest Boulevard
to service the 12.37-acre area between Street ‘A’ and Street ‘E’. Any access point
along Road ‘E’ between the roundabout and Southwest Boulevard shall be limited
to a right-in/right-out movement unless otherwise justified by traffic study.
Operation of roundabout, signalized intersection, and Southwest Boulevard will
need to take precedent when evaluating access locations and configuration.

ii.

All access points shall meet the driveway spacing requirements of the City’s
Code. Access locations shall be evaluated in conjunction with the Traffic Impact
Study and in conjunction with the future lane configuration on Southwest
Boulevard (e.g. turn lanes) and approved by the City.

b) Density
i.

15.25 dwelling units per acre maximum density

c) Setbacks
i.

Fifty (50) _____ feet minimum front yard setback to the public right-of-way of
Southwest Boulevard.

ii.

Fifteen (15) feet minimum side yard building setback and 15 feet between
buildings.

iii. Fifty (50) Thirty feet minimum rear building setback, except accessory structures,

shall have a minimum of a twenty (20) foot rear setback.
d)

Parking Requirements
i.

Parking spaces shall be a minimum of nine feet in width and 18 feet in length. A
minimum of one and one-half (1.5) parking spaces shall be provided for every one
(1) dwelling unit. Deviations may be granted to this requirement as part of the
Development Plan.

e) Screening
i.

Service courts, waste and refuse areas, ground and roof-mounted mechanical
and electrical equipment shall be screened from view from all public streets and
adjacent residential uses in their entirety by mounding, landscaping, and/or walls.
Screening shall be at least six inches taller than the height of any containers or
equipment that may be in these areas and shall have the same or complementary
material as the building exterior.

ii.

All roof-mounted service/mechanical equipment shall be fully screened on all four
sides, with a height to exceed the installed equipment by raising the parapet
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around the top of the building. Screening design and material shall be
architecturally compatible with the remainder of the building.
iii. There shall be installed an eight (8) foot height opaque, vinyl fence along the

southern property line to screen the development from the single-family
residential lots to the south.
f)

Landscaping
i.

Parking frontage along public streets. A 2015’ minimum parking and/or drive aisle
setback with a continuous 3’ height evergreen hedge. In addition to those
requirements, one 2” minimum caliper large or medium class tree is to be planted
for each 35’ of frontage.

ii.

Along the southern property line adjacent to the single-family residential lots, a
minimum 2.5’ interspersed earthen mound shall be installed to the rear of the
surface parking spaces at 3:1 slope; provided, that, behind the garage spaces
there will be no earthen mound. In addition, the entirety of the southern property
line adjacent to the single-family residential lots shall also have installed a mix of
six (6) feet in height (at installation) Arborvitae Green Giant trees/shrubs, Yellow
Ribbon Arborvitae trees/shrubs, and Eastern Red Cedars. In addition, there will
also be installed a mix of Fruitless Sweetgums and Red Maple Varieties along the
south property line in Subarea A2. [The Arborvitae Green Giant trees/shrubs are
expected to grow three (3) to five (5) feet in height per year, up to twenty (20) to
forty (40) feet in height at maturity. The Fruitless Sweetgums and Red Maple
Varieties will be a minimum of 2.5” caliper and will be roughly between ten (10) to
twelve (12) feet in height at install.]Rear and side yards adjacent compatible use
districts. One 2” minimum caliper large or medium class tree and two 18” height
deciduous shrubs are to be planted for each 40 lineal feet of property line for all
vehicular use areas. If evergreen trees are preferred in lieu of large or medium
class trees, the evergreen trees are to be planted 6’ minimum height and one tree
is to be planted for each 20 lineal feet of property line and two18’ height deciduous
shrubs are to be planted for each 40 lineal feet of property line for all vehicular
areas.

iii. There shall be a minimum of _______140 new 2” minimum caliper trees planted

in Subarea A2.Rear and side yards adjacent incompatible use districts. A 20’
minimum parking and/or drive aisle setback with either a continuous 6’ height wall
or solid fence or a 90% opaque 5’ evergreen screen, or a combination thereof. In
addition to the evergreen screen, four 18” height deciduous shrubs are to be
planted per each 40 lineal feet of property line.
g) Building Requirements
i.

Fifty feet maximum building height.

ii. No unit entrances shall be below ground.
iii. All buildings shall feature articulated building elements such as porticos, dormers,
balconies, recesses, awnings, or similar elements to break up the building mass.
iv. Exterior finishes shall consist of brick, stone, cast stone, cement board siding,
vinyl siding, or a combination thereof. No more than 35% of any exterior building
elevation fronting on a public right-of-way shall be finished with vinyl siding (0.044inch thickness or greater).
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v. Fencing and railings shall be approved as part of the Development Plan.
vi. Accessory structures including maintenance structures, garages, dumpster
enclosures, and other community facilities shall be designed and finished with the
same level of architectural detail and treatment as primary buildings.
h) Streets
i.

All driveways within the subarea shall be privately owned and maintained.

ii. All driveways and drive aisles shall be a minimum of 22 feet in width.
(b)iii.
Driveway composition and other standards may be permitted to deviate
from public roadway standards. Such deviations shall be approved as part of the
Development Plan.
B.C.

SUBAREA B

The character of development in this subarea should be compatible with the Town Center to
create an effective transition between these two unique areas.
1. Permitted Uses
a) Specialty retail, commercial establishments, and boutiques
b) Specialty food stores
c) Restaurants or taverns with no drive-in or drive-thru facilities
d) Home furnishings, home improvement, and miscellaneous material and equipment
stores which operate entirely within principle structures and require no outside
storage of products or materials
e) Personal services, performed for persons or their apparel
f)

Financial establishments with no drive-in or drive-thru facilities

g) Business and administrative offices and professional associations, including buildings
with multiple tenants
2. General Development Standards
a) Lot Requirements
i.

No front, side, or rear building setback requirements where adjacent to nonresidential districts. When parking is provided on-site, parking lots shall be located
behind the primary structure, utilizing shared access drives and curb cuts with
adjacent developments whenever feasible to do so. Parking is not required on
site, provided that the applicant provides evidence of the long-term availability of
sufficient public parking off-site.

ii.

When adjacent to residential districts, building and parking lot setback
requirements will be approved with the Development Plan for the site. Parking
lots are to be designed to reduce the impact on nearby residences.

b) Building Requirements
i.

Building architecture and building materials shall be compatible with existing
structures within the Town Center.

ii.

Buildings are to be oriented to the street with minimum setbacks to create a
pedestrian-oriented streetscape.
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iii. 50 feet maximum building height

C.D.

SUBAREA C

1. Permitted Uses
a) Primary Uses
i.

Single-family dwellings

b) Accessory Uses
i.

Apartments over attached or detached garages, on properties with a primary,
single-family home, fronting on Streets ‘B’ and ‘C’

ii.

Accessory uses as permitted in the Code in residential districts

2. General Development Standards
a) Density
i.

5.0 dwelling units per acre maximum density

b) Area Requirements
i.

Homes fronting on Streets ‘B’ and ‘C’ shall be accessed from rear alleys with no
direct access or curb cuts permitted from public (non-alley) roadways.

ii.

Maximum front setback for homes served by alleys shall be 18 feet, including
porches.

iii. Minimum front setback for homes served by alleys shall be 12.5 feet, including

porches.
iv. Minimum front setback shall be 20 feet for homes with driveways accessed from

public streets and not rear alleys.
v.

Front porches for homes with driveways accessing the street may encroach up to
five feet into the building setback.

vi. Minimum rear setback shall be 10 feet.
vii. Minimum side setback shall be five feet. House projections such as bay windows,

chimneys, and roof overhangs may encroach into the setback area.
viii. Minimum lot width shall be 50 feet for interior lots.
ix. Minimum lot width shall be 65 feet for corner lots.
x.

Irregular lot shapes and configurations shall be avoided.

c) Building Requirements
i.

All homes fronting streets ‘B’ and ‘C’ shall have front porches a minimum of five
feet by eight feet in area.

ii.

All home/units shall be modern adaptations of Farmhouse, Cottage, and
Craftsman styled homes, utilizing four-sided architecture. Exterior finishes shall
consist of wood, brick, stone, cast stone, cement board or similar siding (i.e.
Hardiplank), vinyl siding (0.044-inch thickness or greater), or a combination
thereof.

iii. All homes fronting Streets ‘B’ and ‘C’ shall be approved by a five-member

architectural review committee, one member of which shall be a person appointed
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by the Mayor. Approval of such houses shall be based on architectural design
guidelines which shall include the following trim elements which shall be wood or
composite material (i.e. cement board):
(a) Fascias of one inch by eight inches or larger – painted
(b) Frieze boards of one inch by four inches or larger – painted
(c) Gable rake boards of one inch by eight inches or larger – painted
(d) Gable barge boards of one inch by six inches or larger – painted
(e) Window trim of one inch by four inches or larger – painted
(f) Columns or similar details shall be painted natural or composite materials
but not vinyl or aluminum
iv. Homes shall be a minimum of 2,000 square feet in size. Minimum square footage

shall include only livable area, excluding garages and basements.
v.

All homes fronting on Streets ‘B’ and ‘C’ shall be a mixture of 1.5 stories and
two stories (with 1.5 story homes fronting on Streets ‘B’ and ‘C’ being a
maximum of thirty percent (30%) of the mix). All other homes within the
subarea shall be a mixture of two (2) stories, 1.5 stories, and one (1) story
(with one (1) story being a maximum of twenty percent (20%) of the mix.
Maximum building height of all homes shall be 40’ measured to the mid-point of
the roof. The first floor shall have an elevation of 24 inches minimum above the
finish grade, measured at the highest point of the grade at the house. The firstfloor walls shall have nominal ceiling heights between eight and 10 feet. All
houses fronting streets ‘B’ and ‘C’ shall have roof pitches of 7/12 minimum. Porch
roofs may be of any pitch.

vi. Garage door opening(s) facing a public roadway shall not exceed 46% of the

width of the house façade, including the garage.
vii. All homes fronting on Streets ‘B’ and ‘C’ shall have garages accessed off rear

alleyways. Detached garages shall utilize similar materials and reflect comparable
architecture with the primary structure with a maximum height, measured to the
ridge, of 40 feet. Roof pitches shall be a minimum of 7/12. All other garages in
Subarea C shall be a maximum of 22 feet in height, measured to the ridge of the
garage.
viii. No two homes of the same front elevation shall be constructed within two homes

adjacent to, across from, or diagonal from each other. Houses with the same or
similar footprint may be allowed within this distance provided that such houses
incorporate substantial differences in the front elevations such as material
changes, configuration of the front porch, etc. The Development Department shall
have final approval as to whether a change is “substantial.”
D.E.

SUBAREA D

1. Permitted Uses
a) Single-family dwellings
b) Schools limited to Kindergarten through the Eighth Grade
c) Accessory Uses as permitted in the Code for residential districts
2. General Development Standards
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a) Density
i.

5.5 dwelling units per acre maximum density

b) Area Requirements
i.

Maximum lot width shall be 75 feet, excluding corner lots.

ii.

Minimum lot width shall be 50 feet.

iii. Irregular lot shapes and configurations shall be avoided.
iv. Minimum front setback shall be 20 feet.
v.

Minimum side setback shall be five feet. House projections such as bay windows,
chimneys, and roof overhangs may encroach into the setback area.

vi. Front porches may encroach up to five feet into the building setback.
vii. Minimum rear setback shall be 10 feet.

c) Building Requirements
i.

All homes shall have front porches.

ii.

All homes shall be modern adaptations of Farmhouse, Cottage, and Craftsman
styled homes, utilizing four-sided architecture. Exterior finishes shall consist of
wood, brick, stone, cast stone, cement board or similar siding (i.e. Hardiplank),
vinyl siding (0.044-inch thickness or greater), or a combination thereof.

iii. Homes shall be a minimum of 1,800 square feet. Minimum square footage shall

include only livable area, excluding garages and basements.
iv. No two homes of the same front elevation shall be constructed within two homes

adjacent to, across from, or diagonal from each other. Houses with the same or
similar footprint may be allowed within this distance provided that such houses
incorporate substantial differences in the front elevations such as material
changes, configuration of the front porch, etc. The Development Department shall
have final approval as to whether a change is “substantial.”
v.

Garage door opening(s) facing a public street shall not exceed 45% of the width
of the house façade, including the garage.

vi. Lots backing to rear alleys shall have garages accessed off rear alleyways.

Detached garages should utilize the same materials and reflect comparable
architecture as the primary structure.
E.F.

SUBAREA E

1. Permitted Uses
a) Primary Uses
i.

Single-family dwellings

b) Accessory Uses as permitted in the Code in residential districts
2. General Development Standards
a) Density
i.

5.5 dwelling units per acre maximum density

b) Area Requirements
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i.

Maximum lot width shall be 75 feet, excluding corner lots.

ii.

Minimum lot width shall be 50 feet.

iii. Irregular lot shapes and configurations shall be avoided.
iv. Minimum front setback shall be 20 feet.
v.

Minimum side setback shall be five feet. House projection such as bay windows,
chimneys and roof overheads may encroach into the setback area.

vi. Front porches may encroach up to five feet into the building setback.
vii. Minimum rear setback shall be 10 feet.

c) Building Requirements
i.

All homes shall have porches.

ii.

All home/units shall be modern adaptations of Farmhouse, Cottage, and
Craftsman styled homes, utilizing four-sided architecture. Exterior finishes shall
consist of wood, brick, stone, cast stone, cement board or similar siding (i.e.
Hardiplank), vinyl siding (0.044-inch thickness or greater), or a combination
thereof.

iii. Homes shall be a minimum of 1,800 square feet. Minimum square footage shall

include only livable area, excluding garages and basements.
iv. No two homes of the same front elevation shall be constructed within two homes

adjacent to, across from, or diagonal from each other. Houses with the same or
similar footprint may be allowed within this distance provided that such houses
incorporate substantial differences in the front elevations such as material
changes, configuration of the front porch, etc. The Development Department shall
make the determination of whether a change or other modification(s) as noted
above is “substantial.”
v.

Sixty percent of all homes facing Street ‘F’ shall have side-loaded garages.
Garage door opening(s) facing public Street ‘F’ shall not exceed 45% of the width
of the house façade, including the garage, and shall set back a minimum of two
feet from the primary building façade.

vi. For all other homes in Subarea E, garage door opening(s) facing a public street

shall not exceed 45% of the width of the house façade, including the garage.
vii. Lots backing to rear alleys shall have garages accessed off rear alleyways.

Detached garages should utilize the same materials and reflect comparable
architecture as the primary structure.
F.G.

SUBAREA F

1. Permitted Uses
a) Detached and attached condominium dwellings
b) Support facilities and accessory uses such as clubhouse, pool and other common
amenities
2. General Development Standards
a) Density
i.

6.0 dwelling units per acre maximum density
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b) Setbacks
i.

Twenty feet minimum building and parking setback from property lines, where
adjacent to single-family residential subareas.

ii.

Ten feet minimum between buildings.

iii. Twenty feet minimum front building setbacks for all structures measured from the

back of curb of private streets.
c) Building Requirements
i.

All condominium unit dwellings shall have a two-car garage.

ii.

Condominium units adjacent to or directly across the street from each other shall
have either a different floor plan, elevation, color, or contain other unique
architectural details.

iii. The rear of any condominium unit located directly adjacent to a public roadway

shall feature enhanced exterior aesthetic improvements as approved on the
Development Plan.
iv. Homes/units along Street ‘A’ shall be accessed from roadways within the subarea,

with no direct access or curb cuts permitted from Street ‘A’ for individual units.
v.

The minimum living area (finished space) of each condominium unit shall be 1,400
square feet. Minimum square footage shall include only livable area, excluding
garages and basements.

d) Streets
i.

All streets within the subarea shall be privately owned and maintained by a
Condominium Association.

ii.

All streets shall be a minimum of 24 feet in width, measured from back of curb.

iii. Street composition and other standards shall be permitted to deviate from public

roadway standards. Such deviations shall be approved as part of the
Development Plan.
iv. Decorative fencing and/or additional landscape improvements shall be installed

along the development’s frontage on Street ‘A’ as approved as part of the
Development Plan.
G.H.

SUBAREA G

1. Permitted Uses
a) Multi-family townhomes
2. General Development Standards
a) Density
i.

15.0 dwelling units per acre maximum density

b) Site Configuration
i.

The configuration of the site and design, scale, and orientation of all buildings
within the subarea shall appropriately integrate into the context of the existing
neighborhood. The appropriateness of the site design shall be approved as part
of the Development Plan.
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c) Setbacks
i.

Fifteen feet minimum side yard setback and 15 feet between buildings.

ii.

Twenty feet maximum front building setback for buildings in Subarea G north of
Open Space/Park ‘P2’.

d) Building Requirements
i.

Dwellings should be oriented to face the public open space with no parking
permitted between the front building setback and open space. The design, scale,
and orientation of all buildings within the subarea shall appropriately integrate into
the context of the existing neighborhood. The appropriateness of the building
design shall be approved as part of the Development Plan.

ii.

All units shall have entrances on the ground floor or be accessed from a groundfloor staircase leading to a small front porch.

iii. All buildings have a maximum height of three stories, except any portion of a

building within 125 feet from any existing single-family zoned and occupied
property line shall not exceed two-and-one-half stories.
iv. Exterior finishes shall consist of brick, stone, cast stone, cement board siding,

vinyl siding (0.044-inch thickness or greater), or a combination thereof. No more
than 70% of any exterior building elevation fronting on a public right-of-way shall
be finished with vinyl siding.
v.

Accessory structures including maintenance structures, garages, dumpster
enclosures, and other community facilities shall be designed and finished with the
same level of architectural detail and treatment as primary buildings.

e) Parking Requirements
i.

One off-street parking space shall be provided for each bedroom. Additional guest
parking shall be provided in a mix of off-street and on-street spaces.

H.I. SUBAREA H
1. Permitted Uses
a) Multi-family dwellings
b) Private support facilities and accessory uses such as leasing office, clubhouse, pool,
and other indoor and outdoor activity areas limited to the use by residents and their
guests
2. General Development Standards
a) Density
i.

17.25 dwelling units per acre maximum density

b) Setbacks
i.

Fifteen feet minimum side yard building setback and 15 feet between buildings.

ii.

Thirty feet minimum rear building setback, except accessory structures, shall
have a 15 foot rear setback.

c) Buffer yard

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i.

Landscape screening shall be installed to reduce visibility and noise from the
railroad along the east property line, as approved on the Development Plan.

ii.

Landscape screening shall be installed along the northern edge of the subarea to
screen from the industrial properties to the north, as approved on the
Development Plan.

iii. Decorative fencing and additional landscape improvements shall be installed

along the development’s frontage on Street ‘A’, as approved as part of the
Development Plan.
d) Building Requirements
i.

Fifty feet maximum building height.

ii.

No unit entrances shall be below ground.

iii. All buildings shall feature articulated building elements such as porticos, dormers,

balconies, recesses, awnings, or similar elements to break up the building mass.
iv. Exterior finishes shall consist of brick, stone, cast stone, cement board siding,

vinyl siding, or a combination thereof. No more than 50% of any exterior building
elevation fronting on a public right-of-way shall be finished with vinyl siding (0.044inch thickness or greater).
v.

Fencing and railings shall be approved as part of the Development Plan.

vi. Accessory structures including maintenance structures, garages, dumpster

enclosures, and other community facilities shall be designed and finished with the
same level of architectural detail and treatment as primary buildings.
e) Streets
i.

All driveways within the subarea shall be privately owned and maintained.

ii.

All driveways and drive aisles shall be a minimum of 22 feet in width.

iii. Driveway composition and other standards may be permitted to deviate from

public roadway standards. Such deviations shall be approved as part of the
Development Plan.
I.

J

SUBAREA I

1. Permitted Uses

a) Assisted Living
b) Independent Living
c) Memory Care
d) Private support facilities and amenities including dining venues, indoor and outdoor
activity areas, and shops limited to the use of residents and their guests
e) Nursing Home
f)

Detached and attached condominium dwellings

g) Support facilities and accessory uses such as clubhouse, pool, and other common
amenities associated with a residential condominium development
h) Administrative, professional and business offices, and institutional uses

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2. General Development Standards

a) Access
i.

No direct access shall be granted off Southwest Boulevard.

b) Landscaping
i.

Along Southwest Boulevard: A continuous three-foot-height-minimum earthen
mound with one 2.5-inch-minimum-caliper tree planted for each 35 linear feet of
parking lot frontage. Trees may be grouped. Additional planting beds containing
annual and/or perennial flowers to increase the aesthetic appeal of the frontage
is encouraged and will be approved as part of the Development Plan for
individual sites.

ii. Along the western boundary adjacent to existing homes on Demorest Road, a
landscape screen shall be installed in the form of a continuous 80% landscape
hedge, fence, wall, or a combination thereof, or as approved on the
Development Plan.
3. Institutional Uses

The following development standards shall apply to those uses set forth in 1.a), b), c),
d), and e) of this Section J:
a) Setbacks
Front
(Southwest
Blvd
Frontage)

Front
(Streets E/F
Frontage)

Side/Rear
(Adjacent to
Residential
Properties)

Building Setback

50’

50’

35’

Parking and Drive Aisle
Setback

30’

20’

50’

b) Building Requirements
i.

All buildings shall feature four-sided architecture.

ii. Garages or other covered parking structures shall feature similar architectural
details as utilized on the primary structure(s).
iii. Fifty-five (55) feet maximum building height.
c) Parking Requirements
i.

Independent or Assisted Living Facilities: 0.5 parking space shall be required for
every bedroom, plus one space for each employee during peak shift.

ii. Memory Care: One parking space shall be required for every three beds, plus
one space per 200 square feet of administrative and staff work area.
d) Landscaping
i.

Landscaping shall be installed for all parking and vehicular-use areas as noted
below.

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(a) Along Streets ‘E’ and ‘F’: A continuous three-foot-height-minimum evergreen
hedge with one 2.5-inch-minimum-caliper tree planted for each 35 linear feet
of parking lot frontage. Trees may be grouped.
(b) Within all parking lots and vehicular use areas: Landscape islands and
peninsulas shall be installed according to the current code requirements for
“Interior Vehicular-Use Areas.”
4. Condominium Dwellings

The following development standards shall apply to those uses set forth in 1.f) and g) of
this Section J:
a) Density
i.

6.0 dwelling units per acre maximum density

b) Setbacks
i.

Twenty feet minimum building and parking setback from property lines where
adjacent to single-family residential subareas.

ii. Ten feet minimum between buildings.
iii. Twenty feet minimum front building setbacks for all structures measured from
the back of curb of private streets.
c) Building Requirements
i.

All condominium unit dwellings shall have a two-car garage.

ii. Condominium units adjacent to or directly across the street from each other
shall have either a different floor plan, elevation, color, or contain other unique
architectural details.
iii. The rear of any condominium unit located directly adjacent to a public roadway
shall feature enhanced exterior aesthetic improvements as approved on the
Development Plan.
iv. The minimum living area (finished space) of each condominium unit shall be
1,400 square feet. Minimum square footage shall include only livable area,
excluding garages and basements.
d) Streets
i.

All streets within the subarea shall be privately owned and maintained by a
Condominium Association.

ii. All streets shall be a minimum of 24 feet in width measured from back of curb.
iii. Street composition and other standards shall be permitted to deviate from public
roadway standards. Such deviations shall be approved as part of the
Development Plan.
iv. Decorative fencing and additional landscape improvements shall be installed
along the development’s frontage on Streets ‘E’ and ‘F’ as approved as part of
the Development Plan.
5. Offices and Other Similar Uses

The following development standards shall apply to those uses set forth in 1.h) of this
Section J:
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a) Setbacks

f)

Front
(Southwest
Blvd
Frontage)

Front
(Streets E/F
Frontage)

Side/Rear
(Adjacent to
Residential
Properties)

Building Setback

50’

50’

50’

Parking and Drive Aisle
Setback

30’

20’

50’ with mounding,
landscaping, or a
combination thereof

Parking Requirements
i.

Parking spaces shall be a minimum of nine feet in width and 18 feet in length.

ii.

A minimum of one parking space shall be provided for every 300 square feet of
building area. Deviations may be granted to this requirement as part of the
Development Plan.

iii.

A maximum of one parking space shall be provided for every 75 square feet of
building area. Deviations may be granted to this requirement as part of the
Development Plan.

g) Screening
i.

Landscape screening shall be installed adjacent to residential properties.
Screening shall be in the form of a continuous 80% landscape hedge, fence, wall,
earthen mound, or a combination thereof.

ii. Service courts, waste and refuse areas, and ground and roof-mounted
mechanical and electrical equipment shall be screened from view from all public
streets and adjacent residential uses in their entirety by mounding, landscaping,
and/or walls. Screening shall be at least six inches taller than the height of any
containers or equipment that may be in these areas, and shall have the same or
complementary material as the building exterior.
iii. All roof-mounted service/mechanical equipment shall be fully screened on all four
sides, with a height to exceed the installed equipment by raising the parapet
around the top of the building. Screening design and material shall be
architecturally compatible with the remainder of the building.
d) Landscaping
i.

Landscaping shall be installed for all parking and vehicular-use areas as noted
below.
(a) Along Streets ‘E’ and ‘F’: A continuous three-foot-height-minimum evergreen
hedge with one 2.5-inch-minimum-caliper tree planted for each 40 linear feet
of parking lot frontage.
(b) Within all parking lots and vehicular use areas: Landscape islands and
peninsulas shall be installed according to the Code requirements for “Interior
Vehicular-Use Areas.”

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ii. Landscape areas shall be installed adjacent to buildings, based on the building
perimeter noted below. Combining the planting areas noted below is acceptable
provided that combined planting areas are visible from public rights-of-way.
(a) One tree shall be planted for every 50 linear feet of building perimeter. Trees
shall be 2.5-inch-minimum-caliper at installation.
(b) A minimum of 30 square feet of landscape areas containing shrubs, ground

cover, or other ornamental plantings are required for each 50 linear feet of
building perimeter. Plantings are to be 24 inches minimum and five foot
maximum spacing at installation.

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Date:
08/10/26
Introduced By:Mr. Holinga
Committee:
Lands
Originated By:Plan. Comm.
Sponsor:
Emergency:
30 Days:
Current Expense:

No.:
CR-29-26
1st Reading:
08/17/26
Public Notice:__________
2nd Reading:____________
Passed:
Rejected:___
Codified:
Code No:___
Passage Publication:____

RESOLUTION NO. CR-29-26
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR AN ADDITION
TO REISER BROTHERS AUTO BODY LOCATED AT 3815 GROVE CITY ROAD
WHEREAS, on August 04, 2026, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Development
Plan for an addition to Rieser Brothers Auto Body with the following stipulation:
1.

The dumpster on site shall be brought into compliance with Chapter 1136.08 of the City Code.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVE CITY,
STATE OF OHIO, THAT:
SECTION 1. This Council hereby approves the Development Plan for an addition to Rieser Brothers
Auto Body located at 3815 Grove City Road, contingent upon the stipulation set by Planning Commission.
SECTION 2. This approval shall be good for 12 months from the date passed, or as otherwise provided
in Section 1101.07(b) of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Grove City, Ohio.
SECTION 3. This resolution shall take effect at the earliest opportunity allowed by law.

Ted. A. Berry, President of Council

Passed:
Effective:
I Certify that this resolution
is correct as to form.

Richard L. Stage, Mayor
Attest:

Tami K. Kelly, MMC, Clerk of Council
Stephen J. Smith, Director of Law

Page 67 of 89

Date:
09/18/26
Introduced By: Mr. Holinga
Committee:
Lands
Originated By: City Clerk
Approved:
Emergency:
30 Days:
Current Expense:

No.:
CR-36-26
1st Reading: 09/21/2026
Public Notice:
2nd Reading:
Passed:
Rejected:
Codified:
Code No:
Passage Publication:

RESOLUTION NO. CR-36-26
A RESOLUTION TO SET FORTH, AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 709.023
OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES THAT CAN BE
FURNISHED TO 11.9+ ACRES LOCATED AT 1209 – 1213 STRINGTOWN ROAD
IN JACKSON TOWNSHIP UPON ITS ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF GROVE CITY
WHEREAS, a petition to annex 11.9+ acres located at 1209 – 1213 Stringtown Road, in Jackson
Township to the City of Grove City, Ohio, and signed by Jeff Ihlenfield of Westwick Properties, LLC and
James Rauck of Stringtown & Jackson, LLC, was filed with the Board of County Commissioners of
Franklin County, Ohio; and
WHEREAS, a hearing on this petition is scheduled before the Board of County Commissioners of
Franklin County; and
WHEREAS, Section 709.023(c) of the Ohio Revised Code requires that the legislative authority of
the municipality to which the annexation is proposed adopt a statement indicating what services, if any, the
municipal corporation will provide to the territory proposed for annexation upon its annexation.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVE CITY,
STATE OF OHIO, THAT:
SECTION 1. Upon its annexation to the City of Grove City, the 11.9+ acres located at 1209 – 1213
Stringtown Road, proposed for annexation by Jeff Ihlenfield of Westwick Properties, LLC and James Rauck
of Stringtown & Jackson, LLC, will receive the following municipal services from the City of Grove City:
Fire:
Police:
Water:

Jackson Township will continue to provide Fire protection.
The City of Grove City, Police department, will provide police protection.
The City of Grove City has a water service area contract with the City of
Columbus, and the subject property is within the service area. Conditional on
the ability of the City of Columbus to provide water, the City of Grove City
will have the ability to service this area. It is understood that all water line
extensions are the responsibility of the property owner, and upon the receipt of
all necessary permits and payments of all costs for connections thereto, such
service shall become immediately available.
Sanitary Sewer:
The City has a written service area contract with the City of Columbus and the
subject property is within the service area. Conditioned on the ability of the
City of Columbus to provide sufficient sewage disposal capacity, the City of
Grove City will have the ability to service the area. It is understood that all
extensions of the sanitary sewer service is the responsibility of the property
owner, and upon the receipt of all necessary permits and payments of all costs
for connections
thereto, such service shall become immediately available.
Solid Waste Collection: Subject property is now serviced by and will continue to be serviced by a
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Zoning:

publicly bid contract for solid waste and recycling services.
In accordance with Section 1139.05(a) the Codified Ordinances of Grove
City, Ohio, all annexed territory zoned under County or Township zoning
shall be classified at the most comparable district of the Grove City Zoning
Code, unless otherwise requested by the petitioner and approved by the City
Council at which time a buffer will be required if the requested zoning
classification is clearly incompatible with uses permitted under current
county or township zoning regulations in the adjacent land remaining within
the township from which the territory is to be annexed.

SECTION 2. This resolution shall take effect at the earliest opportunity allowed by law.

Ted A. Berry, President of Council
Richard L. Stage, Mayor
Passed:
Effective:

Attest:
Tami K. Kelly, MMC, Clerk of Council

I Certify that this resolution
is correct as to form.
Stephen J. Smith, Director of Law

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Page 70 of 89

Date:
09/17/26
Introduced By:Mr. Honinga
Committee:
Lands
Originated By:Plan. Comm.
Sponsor:
Emergency:
30 Days:
Current Expense:

No.:
CR-37-26
1st Reading:
09/21/26
Public Notice:__________
2nd Reading:____________
Passed:
Rejected:___
Codified:
Code No:___
Passage Publication:____

RESOLUTION NO. CR-37-26
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR
MARLANE DRIVE HOTEL COMPLEX LOCATED AT 4197 MARLANE DRIVE
WHEREAS, on September 08, 2026 the Planning Commission recommended approval of the
Development Plan for Marlane Drive Hotel Complex, located at 4197 Marlane Dr., with the following
deviations and stipulations:
1.
2.

A deviation shall be granted from Section 1136.06(b) to allow for reduced inter parking aisle and
parking space setbacks as illustrated on the site plans.
A variance shall be obtained from Section 1135.12-II to allow for the Inn & Suites to exceed the
permitted maximum height of 35 feet by 26 feet for a total permitted height of 61 feet.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVE CITY,
STATE OF OHIO, THAT:
SECTION 1. This Council hereby approves the Development Plan for Marlane Drive Hotel Complex
located at 4197 Marlane Dr., contingent upon the deviations and stipulations set by Planning Commission.
SECTION 2. This approval shall be good for 12 months from the date passed, or as otherwise provided
in Section 1101.07(b) of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Grove City, Ohio.
SECTION 3. This resolution shall take effect at the earliest opportunity allowed by law.

Ted. A. Berry, President of Council
Richard L. Stage, Mayor
Passed:
Effective:

Attest:
Tami K. Kelly, MMC, Clerk of Council

I Certify that this resolution
is correct as to form.
Stephen J. Smith, Director of Law

Page 71 of 89

Date:
09/17/26
Introduced By:Mr. Honinga
Committee:
Lands
Originated By:Plan. Comm.
Sponsor:
Emergency:
30 Days:
Current Expense:

No.:
CR-37-26
1st Reading:
09/21/26
Public Notice:__________
2nd Reading:____________
Passed:
Rejected:___
Codified:
Code No:___
Passage Publication:____

RESOLUTION NO. CR-37-26
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR
MARLANE DRIVE HOTEL COMPLEX LOCATED AT 4197 MARLANE DRIVE
WHEREAS, on September 08, 2026 the Planning Commission recommended approval of the
Development Plan for Marlane Drive Hotel Complex, located at 4197 Marlane Dr., with the following
deviations and stipulations:
1.
2.

A deviation shall be granted from Section 1136.06(b) to allow for reduced inter parking aisle and
parking space setbacks as illustrated on the site plans.
A variance shall be obtained from Section 1135.12-II to allow for the Inn & Suites to exceed the
permitted maximum height of 35 feet by 26 feet for a total permitted height of 61 feet.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVE CITY,
STATE OF OHIO, THAT:
SECTION 1. This Council hereby approves the Development Plan for Marlane Drive Hotel Complex
located at 4197 Marlane Dr., contingent upon the deviations and stipulations set by Planning Commission.
SECTION 2. This approval shall be good for 12 months from the date passed, or as otherwise provided
in Section 1101.07(b) of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Grove City, Ohio.
SECTION 3. This resolution shall take effect at the earliest opportunity allowed by law.

Ted. A. Berry, President of Council
Richard L. Stage, Mayor
Passed:
Effective:

Attest:
Tami K. Kelly, MMC, Clerk of Council

I Certify that this resolution
is correct as to form.
Stephen J. Smith, Director of Law

Page 72 of 89

Date:
07/28/26
Introduced By: Ms. Anderson
Committee:
Parks
Originated By: Mayor Stage
Sponsor:
_____________
Emergency:
30 Days:
Current Expense:

No.:
C-36-26
1st Reading:
08-03-26
Public Notice:_08-04-26
2nd Reading: __08-17-26
Passed:
Rejected:
Codified:
Code No:
Passage Publication:

ORDINANCE NO. C-36-26
AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL ORDINANCE C-22-25 AN ORDINANCE TO
REQUIRE NO FURTHER INVESTMENT OF STAFF TIME OR FINANCIAL RESOURCES
AT THE BROOKPARK MIDDLE SCHOOL LOCATION OUTSIDE OF REQUIRED UTILITY
BILLS OR CONTRACTURAL OBLIGATIONS WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL
AND TO REQUIRE THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO ENGAGE IN NEGOTIATIONS TO
TERMINATE OR RENEGOTIATE THE BROOKPARK LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
SOUTHWESTERN CITY SCHOOLS TO THE MUTUAL BENEFIT OF ALL PARTIES
WHEREAS, on July 07, 2025 Council adopted Ordinance C-22-25 requiring no further investment
of staff time or financial resources at the Brookpark Middle School location outside of required utility
bills or other contractual obligations without the approval of City Council, that any contractual obligations
that exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) shall be brought before City Council for consideration,
and that the City Administrator shall engage in negotiations to terminate or renegotiate the Brookpark
lease agreement with South-Western City Schools to the mutual benefit of both parties and the City
Administrator shall keep City Council apprised of the status of such negotiations; and
WHEREAS, since the adoption of the ordinance, the Agreement with Southwestern City Schools
has been modified and Council has agreed to the use of Brookpark for six (6) classrooms, use of the
theater and the gymnasium; and
WHEREAS, Southwestern City Schools has made improvements to the building, as well as
occupied a portion of the building for their Welcome Center; and
WHEREAS, the necessity to restrict the staff in their activities and to cap expenditures at $10,000
at Brookpark are no longer applicable.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVE
CITY, STATE OF OHIO, THAT:
SECTION 1. Ordinance C-22-25 is hereby repealed.
SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect at the earliest opportunity allowed by law.

Ted A. Berry, President of Council
Richard L. Stage, Mayor
Passed:

Attest:
Page 73 of 89

Effective:
I certify that this resolution is correct as to form.

Tami K. Kelly, MMC, Clerk of Council
Stephen J. Smith, Director of Law

Page 74 of 89

Date:
09/02/26
Introduced By: Mr. Sturm
Committee:
Finance
Originated By: Mr. Rauch
Approved:
Mr. Boso
Emergency:
30 Days:
X
Current Expense:

No.:
C-42-26
1st Reading:
09/08/26
Public Notice: 09/09/26
2nd Reading:
09/21/26
Passed:
Rejected:
Codified:
Code No:
Passage Publication:

ORDINANCE C-42-26
AN ORDINANCE TO GRANT AN EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCE FOR 4026-4030 BROADWAY
TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM AWARD UNDER THE TOWN CENTER COMMERCIAL
REVITALIZATION GRANT PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATE $13,910.00 FOR SAME
WHEREAS, on August 3, 2026, Council approved Ord. C-32-26, replacing Exhibit A
of the Town Center Commercial Revitalization Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, Exhibit A, which contains the requirements for the Program, provides,
in part, "an exceptional circumstance may be granted by City Council to increase the maximum
award amount for a specific project"; and
WHEREAS, an exceptional circumstance under the Program may be established
where the project merits "special consideration "; and
WHEREAS, "special consideration" may be found when a minimum of three of the
following criteria are satisfied: (1) proposed improvement will substantially enhance the vitality
and appearance of the Town Center Core and Broadway Corridor; (2) proposed improvement
will result in creation of jobs; (3) proposed improvement will result in the leveraging of additional
economic investment and/or activity; (4) proposed improvement will result in the utilization
of sustainable building and site design concepts ; (5) proposed improvement will result in the
attainment of a needed service or goal as set forth in the Town Center Plan; (6) proposed
improvement will result in the attainment of a needed service or goal as set forth in the
GroveCity2050 Community Plan; (7) proposed improvement will result in the maintenance
and enhancement of exterior structures and their interior facilities; (8) proposed improvement
will result in the update of building and facilities to meet current code requirements to better
serve and protect the health, life and safety of occupants; and (9) proposed improvement will
result in substantially improved accessibility and compliance with current Americans with
Disabilities Act standards.
WHEREAS, the property owner of 4026-4030 Broadway is proposing to paint all exterior
facades fronting Broadway, Park Street and the rear parking area in a coordinated white, grey
and black color scheme; and
WHEREAS, the property owner has, or is in progress of completing some essential
improvements in preparation of the proposed project, including removal of abandoned
telecommunication wires, tuck-pointing and repairs to the brick façade, as well as the
replacement of some windows and doors to create an attractive and cohesive appearance; and
1
Page 75 of 89

WHEREAS, this project results in the enhancement of the vitality and appearance of the
Town Center Core (1), leverage additional economic investment and/or activity (3), the proposed
improvement will result in the maintenance and enhancement of exterior structures and their
interior facilities (7); and
WHEREAS, the property owner is proposing to complete $27,820.00 in improvements
and has submitted an eligibility application and, as part of that process, is requesting an
exceptional circumstance to obtain a grant in excess of the maximum award; and
WHEREAS, the Eligibility Application was submitted in August 2026 for the
improvements; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GROVE CITY, STATE OF OHIO, THAT:
SECTION 1. This Council finds that special circumstances have been satisfied and
hereby grants an exceptional circumstance to the current property owner at 4026-4030
Broadway, making it eligible for an award of $13,910.00, w h i c h i s in excess of the maximum
currently permitted under the Town Center Commercial Revitalization Grant Program ($10,000),
to be used toward eligible projects under the Town Center Revitalization Grant Program.
SECTION 2. There is hereby appropriated $13,910.00 from the unappropriated monies
in the General Fund to Account #100310.559000 for the current expenses of the Town Center
Commercial Revitalization Grant Program.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect at the earliest opportunity allowed by law.

_________________________________________
Ted A. Berry, President of Council
Passed:
Effective:

_________________________________________
Richard L. Stage, Mayor
Attest:

_________________________________________
Tami K. Kelly, MMC, Clerk of Council
_________________________________________
Stephen J. Smith, Director of Law

I Certify that this ordinance is correct as to form.
I certify that there is money in the treasury, or is in
the process of collection, to pay the within ordinance.

Michael A. Turner, Director of Finance

2
Page 76 of 89

Date:
09/02/26
Introduced By: Mr. Sturm
Committee:
Finance
Originated By:
Approved: Berry/Sturm
Emergency:
30 Days:
Current Expense: XX

No.:
C-43-26
1st Reading:
09/08/26
Public Notice:
09/09/26
2nd Reading:
09/21/26
Passed:
Rejected:
Codified:
Code No:
Passage Publication:

ORDINANCE C-43-26
AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $20,000.00 FROM THE ONEOHIO
OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUND FOR REAL TALK REAL SUPPORT
WHEREAS, the City of Grove City formed a Substance Addiction and Mental Health Task Force in
February 2020 to make recommendations as to how the City can assist in supporting efforts to meet the challenges
of the mental health crisis; and
WHEREAS, Real Talk Real Support will utilize the funding to provide family education, prevention,
early identification, referral, and support activities addressing opioid and other substance-use risks, including
co-occurring mental health and substance-use challenges affecting youth and families, consistent with the
prevention, treatment, recovery, and abatement purposes of the OneOhio Opioid Settlement Fund; and
WHEREAS, Real Talk Real Support. is a Grove City based 501(C)(3) organization whose mission is to
connect parents and care givers of children of mental health challenges, so that they may find peace, comfort and
empowerment in the company of others dealing with the same, while improving the quality of life for individuals,
families and businesses in the Grove City area; and
WHREAS, Real Talk Real Support has requested assistance with their ongoing work with families
impacted by youth mental health challenges and helping to underwrite their upcoming event, Holding It Together;
Youth Mental Health & Family Resilience being held November 08, in Grove City; and
City.

WHEREAS, the City hereby believes that this expenditure will benefit the citizens of the City of Grove

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVE CITY,
STATE OF OHIO, THAT:
SECTION 1. There is hereby appropriated $20,000.00 from the unappropriated monies of the OneOhio
Opioid Settlement Fund to account number 150000.559000 for Real Talk Real Support.
SECTION 2. Upon approval, the Law Director shall prepare an agreement with Real Talk Real Support
to ensure that the funds are used for the purposes set forth herein.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall take effect at the earliest date permitted by law.

Ted A. Berry, President of Council
Passed:
Effective:

Richard L. Stage, Mayor

Page 77 of 89

Attest:
I certify that this
ordinance is correct as to form.
I certify that there is money in the treasury,
or is in the process of collection to pay the
within ordinance.

Tami K. Kelly, MMC, Clerk of Council
Stephen J. Smith, Director of Law
Michael A. Turner, Director of Finance

Page 78 of 89

Date:
09/17/26
Introduced By:Mr. Sturm
Committee:
Finance
Originated By:Holt/Burroughs
Approved:
Emergency:
30 Days:
Current Expense: XX

No.:
C-49-26
1st Reading:
9/21/26
Public Notice: 9/22/26
2nd Reading: 10/05/26
Passed:
Rejected:
Codified:
Code No:
Passage Publication:

ORDINANCE C-49-26
AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $44,150.00 FROM THE
GENERAL FUND FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSE OF ASSISTING WITH
THE G.C. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ARTS IN THE ALLEY FESTIVAL EXPENSES
WHEREAS, the City of Grove City has routinely partnered with the Grove City Area Chamber of
Commerce.to assist with funding their program; and
WHEREAS, in the 2025 Appropriation Ordinance, $77,456.00 was given to Grove City Area
Chamber of Commerce, yet in the 2026 Appropriation Ordinance, no funding was listed for Grove City
Area Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, the President of the Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce has requested assistance
with the Arts In The Alley Festival, with the Board of Directors’ authorization; and
WHEREAS, the Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce. has submitted their Year-End 2025
Financial Statement and their most recent Financial Statement; and
WHEREAS, funding is necessary in order to secure the Arts In The Alley Festival for this year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVE CITY,
STATE OF OHIO, THAT:
SECTION 1. There is hereby appropriated up to $44,150.00 from the unappropriated monies of the
General Fund to account #100120.551300 for the Current Expense of funding the Grove City Area Chamber
of Commerce Arts In The Alley Festival.
SECTION 2. The Director of Finance will reimburse the G.C. Area Chamber of Commerce for
post-festival expenditures upon submittal of receipts approved for reimbursement based upon the items listed
in the attached Exhibit A.
SECTION 3. This ordinance appropriates for current expenses and shall therefore go into immediate
effect.
Ted A. Berry, President of Council
Passed:
Richard L. Stage, Mayor
Effective:
Attest:
Tami K. Kelly, MMC, Clerk of Council
I Certify that this ordinance is correct as to form.
Stephen J. Smith, Director of Law
Page 79 of 89

I certify that there is money in the treasury, or is in
the process of collection, to pay the within ordinance.
Michael A. Turner, Director of Finance

Page 80 of 89

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Page 81 of 89

Date:
09/17/26
Introduced By:Mr. Sturm
Committee:
Finance
Originated By:Holt/Burroughs
Approved:
Emergency:
30 Days:
Current Expense: XX

No.:
C-50-26
1st Reading:
9/21/26
Public Notice: 9/22/26
2nd Reading: 10/05/26
Passed:
Rejected:
Codified:
Code No:
Passage Publication:

ORDINANCE C-50-26
AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $13,750.00 FROM THE
GENERAL FUND FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSE OF ASSISTING WITH
THE LITTLE THEATER OFF BROADWAY 2026 SEASON EXPENSES
WHEREAS, the City of Grove City has routinely partnered with the Little Theater Off Broadway o
assist with funding their Season; and
WHEREAS, in the 2025 Appropriation Ordinance, $9,421.00 was given to Little Theater Off
Broadway, yet in the 2026 Appropriation Ordinance, no funding was listed for LTOB; and
WHEREAS, the Director of LTOB has requested assistance with the expenses for the 2026 Season of
Plays, with the organizations’ authorization; and
WHEREAS, the Little Theater Off Broadway. has submitted their Year-End 2024 Financial
Statement and their most recent Financial Statement; and
WHEREAS, funding is necessary in order to secure a theatrical season for this year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVE CITY,
STATE OF OHIO, THAT:
SECTION 1. There is hereby appropriated up to $13,750.00 from the unappropriated monies of the
General Fund to account #100120.551300 for the Current Expense of funding the 2026 Little Theater Off
Broadway Season.
SECTION 2. The Director of Finance will reimburse Little Theater Off Broadway for season
expenditures upon submittal of receipts approved for reimbursement based upon the items listed below:
License/Rights/Royalties/Scripts
Set/Costumes/Props

$9,000
$4,750

SECTION 3. This ordinance appropriates for current expenses and shall therefore go into immediate
effect.
Ted A. Berry, President of Council
Passed:
Richard L. Stage, Mayor
Effective:
Attest:
Tami K. Kelly, MMC, Clerk of Council
I Certify that this ordinance is correct as to form.
Page 82 of 89

Stephen J. Smith, Director of Law
I certify that there is money in the treasury, or is in
the process of collection, to pay the within ordinance.
Michael A. Turner, Director of Finance

Page 83 of 89

Date:
9/11/26
_
Introduced By:Mr. Sturm __
Committee:
Finance
Originated By:Burroughs/Stage
Sponsor:
Emergency:
30 Days:
Current Expense:

No.:
CR-39-26
1st Reading: 09/21/26
Public Notice:
2nd Reading:
Passed:
Rejected:
Codified:
Code No:
Passage Publication:

RESOLUTION NO. CR-39-26
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ISSUE 6 –
A BOND ISSUE FOR SOUTH WESTERN CITY SCHOOLS
WHEREAS, on November 3, 2026, voters within the South Western City School District will be
asked to consider a 2.26-mill bond issue that will provide funding for identified District needs without
increasing the current property tax rate, which is presently $79 per $100,000 of County Auditor-assessed
property valuation, as a result of the South-Western City School District retiring existing bond debt; and
WHEREAS, Passage of Issue 6 will allow South Western City Schools to secure approximately $113
million in construction funding from the State of Ohio, providing a significant state investment in our local
schools and community, rather than losing it to another school district; and
WHEREAS, the district's aging facilities currently face more than $70 million in identified repair
needs, including aging electrical, HVAC, windows, roofs and plumbing systems, with those costs expected to
continue increasing over time
WHEREAS, the Bond Issue will provide for the full replacement of Grove City High School and
Westland High School, providing modern learning environments, updated technology, improved safety and
security, and new career and technical education spaces; and
WHEREAS, the additional career-tech spaces at the new high schools will allow more students to
pursue credentialing programs at their home schools while also helping reduce demand and wait lists at the
South Western Career Academy; and
WHEREAS, Issue 6 also provides for targeted facility enhancements at Central Crossing High School
and Franklin Heights High School, including updates and additions to athletic fields and extracurricular
spaces; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that strong, modern public schools are an important component of a
strong community, supporting students and families while contributing to Grove City's continued growth and
long-term vitality.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVE CITY,
STATE OF OHIO, THAT:
SECTION 1. We, the Council and Mayor, hereby support Issue 6 – a Bond Issue for South Western City
Schools, and sincerely urge the voters of Grove City to vote Yes on November 03, 2026.
SECTION 2. This resolution shall take effect at the earliest opportunity allowed by law.

Page 84 of 89

Ted A. Berry, President of Council
Richard L. Stage, Mayor
Passed:
Effective:

Attest:
Tami K. Kelly, MMC, Clerk of Council

I certify that this resolution is correct as to form
Stephen J. Smith, Director of Law

Page 85 of 89

Date:
09-21-26
Introduced By: Burroughs
Committee:
Safety
Originated By: Mayor Stage
Approved:
Emergency:
30 Days:
Current Expense:

No.:
C-51-26
1st Reading:
09/21/26
Public Notice:
09/22/26
2nd Reading:
10/05/26
Passed:
Rejected:
Codified:
Code No:
Passage Publication:

ORDINANCE C-51-26
AN ORDINANCE TO ENACT SECTION 525.16 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF GROVE CITY, OHIO, TITLED UNAUTHORIZED USE OR
DISCLOSURE OF AUTOMATED LICENSE-PLATE-READER SYSTEM OR DATA
WHEREAS, the City uses automated license-plate-reader technology, including the system commonly
known as “Flock Safety,” solely to support legitimate law-enforcement and public-safety activities; and
WHEREAS, automated license-plate-reader information may reveal the location or movement of
vehicles and therefore requires safeguards against personal, political, commercial, discriminatory, retaliatory,
or other unauthorized use; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council finds that knowing misuse of such a system or its nonpublic
data constitutes a serious breach of public trust and should be subject to criminal penalties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVE CITY,
STATE OF OHIO, THAT:
SECTION 1. Section 525.16 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Grove City is hereby enacted to read as
follows:
525.16 UNAUTHORIZED USE OR DISCLOSURE OF AUTOMATED LICENSE-PLATE-READER
SYSTEM OR DATA.
(a) Definitions.
As used in this section:
(1) “Automated license-plate-reader system” or “ALPR system” means any camera, hardware,
software, database, network, or related technology used by or on behalf of the City to photograph,
scan, identify, record, collect, retain, search, analyze, or share motor-vehicle license-plate
information or associated vehicle information. The term includes any system or service provided
under the name “Flock Safety,” and any successor or substantially similar system.
(2) “ALPR data” means any image, license-plate number, date, time, location, vehicle
characteristic, alert, search result, hot-list entry, report, audit record, or other information collected,
generated, maintained, accessed, or obtained through an ALPR system.
(3) “Official police business” means a use that:

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A. Is directly related to a specific and legitimate law-enforcement, criminal-investigative,
missing-person, public-safety, evidentiary, system-security, training, maintenance,
compliance, or auditing purpose;
B. Is within the scope of the user’s employment, office, contractual duties, or other written
authorization;
C. Complies with applicable law, court order, City ordinance, departmental policy, and any
governing data-use agreement; and
D. Is documented in the manner required by departmental policy.
“Official police business” does not include a use motivated by personal curiosity, private
benefit, political activity, retaliation, harassment, discrimination, immigration enforcement
when prohibited by City policy, or any purpose unrelated to the authorized duties of the
user.
(4) “Use” includes accessing, searching, querying, viewing, copying, downloading,
photographing, recording, analyzing, altering, transmitting, publishing, disclosing, disseminating,
retaining, or permitting another person to access an ALPR system or ALPR data.
(b) Prohibited conduct.
No person shall knowingly:
(1) Use an ALPR system or ALPR data for a purpose other than official police business;
(2) Access or search an ALPR system without authorization or beyond the scope of the person’s
authorization;
(3) disclose, distribute, transfer, publish, or otherwise provide nonpublic ALPR data to any person
or entity except as required or expressly authorized for official police business or by law;
(4) Enter or cause information to be entered into an ALPR alert list, hot list, watch list, or similar
function for a purpose other than official police business;
(5) Allow another person to use the person’s account, credentials, or authorized access, or use
another person’s account or credentials, to access an ALPR system;
(6) Conceal an unauthorized use, falsify the stated reason for a search, or alter, disable, destroy, or
circumvent an audit log or other access-control measure; or
(7) Direct, solicit, aid, or knowingly permit another person to engage in conduct prohibited by this
section.
(c) Applicability.
This section applies to every City officer, employee, law-enforcement officer, contractor, vendor, agent,
task-force participant, or other person who is provided access to an ALPR system or who obtains custody
or control of nonpublic ALPR data through the person’s employment, office, contractual relationship, or
official duties.
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(d) Exceptions.
This section does not prohibit:
(1) A disclosure required by a valid court order, subpoena, warrant, the Ohio Public Records Act,
or other applicable law;
(2) A use expressly authorized in writing by the Chief of Police, or the Chief’s designee, that
otherwise qualifies as official police business;
(3) Authorized maintenance, cybersecurity testing, auditing, legal review, records administration,
or training using data reasonably necessary for that purpose; or
(4) The lawful use of information independently obtained from a public record, public court
proceeding, or source other than unauthorized access to or disclosure from the City’s ALPR
system.
(e) Penalty.
Whoever violates this section is guilty of unauthorized use of an automated license-plate-reader system or
data, a misdemeanor of the first degree. Each unauthorized access, search, disclosure, transmission, or
other use undertaken for a separate purpose constitutes a separate offense.
(f) Other remedies.
A prosecution under this section does not preclude disciplinary action, termination of access, termination
of employment or contract, restitution, civil remedies, or prosecution under any other applicable law. No
person shall be punished more than once under this section for the same act.
(g) Construction.
Nothing in this section shall be construed to:
(1) Authorize access to or use of an ALPR system or ALPR data that is otherwise prohibited;
(2) Limit any right of access arising under state or federal public-records law;
(3) Impair any constitutionally protected activity; or
(4) Require disclosure of information exempt from disclosure under applicable law.
SECTION 2. The Chief of Police shall maintain written policies governing authorization, permissible
uses, data sharing, retention, security, training, supervisory review, and periodic auditing of the City’s ALPR
system. Those policies shall require each search to be associated with a documented official purpose or case,
incident, alert, or service number when one exists.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall take effect at the earliest opportunity allowed by law.

Ted A. Berry, President of Council
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Passed:
Richard L. Stage, Mayor
Effective:
Attest:
Tami K. Kelly, MMC, Clerk of Council
I certify that this
ordinance is correct as to form.
Stephen J. Smith, Director of Law

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