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Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Previews from posted agendas and recaps from approved minutes for Avon City Council and its boards and commissions. Every story links to the official document.
Agenda preview Committees of Council
The Avon Finance Committee of Council is holding a meeting to discuss the 2027 budget. You can join the discussion on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at 36080 Chester Road.
Agenda preview Board of Zoning and Building Appeals
The Avon Board of Zoning and Building Appeals has a regular meeting coming up on November 4, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. The board will look at six different requests from residents asking for property and setback variances. If you're wondering what's changing around town, the agenda includes proposals for a driveway extension, fences in easements, a front porch roof, a garage addition, and a covered deck.
Agenda preview Committees of Council
The Avon Parks and Recreation Committee of Council is meeting on Monday, November 2, 2026, to review and finalize the parks and recreation survey. You can attend the meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 36080 Chester Road.
Agenda preview Committees of Council
You can catch the upcoming Legal and Economic Development Committees of Council meeting on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 6:45 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 36080 Chester Road. The committees will discuss addressing architectural standards across the city. This includes taking a look at existing standards in the French Creek District and considering additional guidelines for the city.
Agenda preview City Council - Regular and Special Meetings
Avon City Council is meeting on Monday, October 26, 2026, to consider several infrastructure and administrative items. You'll see legislation on the agenda regarding State Route intersection improvements, right-of-way acquisitions, and water main relocation bids.
Agenda preview Planning Commission
You've got a busy planning meeting coming up on October 21, 2026, with several new developments on the table. The commission will look at preliminary plans for dozens of new single-family homes, final plans for Sprouts Farmers Market, and a proposed hotel and roadway extension on Rose Parkway. They'll also review zoning code updates for multi-family residential districts.
Agenda preview City Council - Work Sessions
You can check out what the Avon City Council will discuss at their upcoming work session on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. The agenda includes updates on intersection improvements, right-of-way acquisitions, and advertising for bids on a water main relocation project.
Agenda preview Tree Commission
The Avon Tree Commission is meeting on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. You can check out what they are up to, including a review of Arbor Day 2026 and a student member application for Sarah Damico.
Agenda preview Landmark Preservation Commission
The Avon Landmarks Preservation Commission is meeting on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. to review local history projects. Commissioners will discuss landmark nominations and letters of recognition. They will also look over updates regarding Avon Center Cemetery restoration and the Wreaths Across America program.
Agenda preview City Council - Regular and Special Meetings
You have a busy Avon City Council meeting coming up on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Council will look into hiring a design service for a new fire station on Middleton Road and Pendleton Court, plus a feasibility study for new council chambers at City Hall. They'll also talk about property conveyances, budget updates, and tax rates.
Meeting recap City Council - Regular and Special Meetings
Avon is moving forward with plans for a new fire station and a new council chambers. During the October 13, 2026 meeting, city council approved hiring design and feasibility experts for both projects. Leaders also reviewed supplemental budget updates for winter road salt and crosswalk signs, and started taking applications for the upcoming Charter Review Commission.
Meeting recap Committees of Council
You'll soon have a chance to share your thoughts on Avon's parks, programs, and community events through a new survey. The Parks and Recreation Committee met on October 5, 2026, to review and refine the draft survey, which will be distributed digitally and in print before the end of the year. City leaders plan to use your feedback to evaluate major events, understand communication preferences, and shape future park amenities and offerings.
Meeting recap City Council - Work Sessions
During their work session on October 5, 2026, Avon city leaders discussed bringing on an assistant law director to help manage growing legal workloads and moratoriums. They also reviewed plans for a feasibility study to turn the new City Hall gym into council chambers, and looked over upcoming designs for Fire Station No. 2.
Meeting recap City Council - Regular and Special Meetings
At the October 5, 2026 special meeting, Avon City Council kept things moving quickly by approving several key projects. You'll see a new sidewalk installation along State Route 83, and the city is applying for grant funding to preserve local open space and sensitive ecological areas. Council also updated an agreement regarding Block E and hired consultants to review telecommunications rules.
Meeting recap City Council - Regular and Special Meetings
Avon's historic caboose has found a new home at the Jameson Homestead property and will soon feature holiday decorations and fresh branding. City leaders also shared updates on local road projects, including nearing completion on the SR 254 and SR 83 intersection and ongoing paving on Mills Road.
Meeting recap City Council - Work Sessions
At the September 21, 2026 work session, Avon city leaders heard a new proposal to restore the historic Colvin Sweet House right where it stands instead of moving it. Council also discussed plans for the State Route 83 sidewalk project and listened to concerns from a resident regarding upcoming sidewalk assessments on Mapleridge Boulevard.
Meeting recap City Council - Regular and Special Meetings
At the September 21, 2026 special meeting, city council members held the first reading of an ordinance to ratify a lapsed agreement with Ash Innovations, LLC regarding land conveyance. The council also held an executive session to discuss the purchase and sale of real estate before wrapping up the short meeting.
Meeting recap Planning Commission
At the September 16, 2026 Planning Commission meeting, developers took major steps toward bringing a new Sprouts Farmers Market grocery store and retail building to Chester Road. Commissioners also reviewed lot splits for Akron Children's Hospital and Knez Homes, while plans for Westhaven Estates and multi-family zoning code updates continue to move through city reviews.
Meeting recap City Council - Regular and Special Meetings
At the September 14, 2026 City Council meeting, Avon leaders approved a special use permit amendment for the Cleveland Clinic to build a second inpatient bed tower, expand the emergency department, and add a parking garage at the R.E. Jacobs Family Health Center. Council also rezoned 95.24 acres of land and honored several local police officers with commendations and lifesaving awards for their heroic actions.
Meeting recap Tree Commission
Your Tree Commission met on September 9, 2026, to finalize plans for the upcoming Arbor Day festival at Every Child's Playground, featuring food, music, and tree giveaways. You'll also be interested to hear about the ongoing volunteer-led tree inventory, which has cataloged 849 tree lawn trees so far to help guide future planting recommendations.