Meeting recap City Council - Work Sessions
Avon City Council Discusses Rezoning, Short-Term Rentals, and Law Director Compensation
During the January 5, 2026, work session, Avon City Council discussed a potential rezoning at Nagel and Chester roads and considered extending the temporary moratorium on short-term rentals while waiting for state regulations. Council also reviewed lighting standards for commercial subdivisions, a regional tactical police team agreement, and updates on the new City Hall renovation. Additionally, property owners with incomplete sidewalk requirements were warned that the city will finish the work at their expense if contractors aren't hired by spring.
Highlights
- A public hearing for the rezoning of a 5.09-acre parcel at Nagel and Chester roads is set for January 12, 2026.
- Council considered extending the moratorium on short-term rentals, boarding houses, and similar uses while awaiting House Bill 109.
- The new City Hall is expected to be ready for moving around April 1, with a council tour planned in the coming weeks.
- Property owners on Jaycox Road and Colorado Avenue with uncompleted sidewalks must hire a contractor by spring or the city will install them at the owners' expense.
- The city plans to advertise for bids for the Chester Road resurfacing project.
- Council entered an executive session to discuss the purchase and sale of real estate.
Decisions
| Item | Outcome | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Session for Real Estate | Passed | 7-0 |
| Reconvening the Work Session | Passed | 7-0 |
Ordinances & resolutions
| Number | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinance No. 112-25 | Rezoning 5.09 acres at Nagel & Chester from M-1 to C-4/M-1 General Business/Industrial District Overlay | Third reading and public hearing scheduled for January 12, 2026 |
| Ordinance No. 1-26 | Extending temporary moratorium on short-term rentals, boarding houses and the like | Planning referral discussed |
| Ordinance No. 2-26 | Amending Planning and Zoning Code lighting standards for pedestrian paths and open areas | First reading scheduled for January 12, 2026; public hearing set for February 9, 2026 |
| Ordinance No. 3-26 | Authorizing multi-jurisdictional agreement for Eastern Lorain County Emergency Response Team (ELCERT) and Westshore Enforcement Bureau (WEB) | Discussed |
| Ordinance No. 4-26 | Requiring a Special Use Permit for commercial dog kennels and animal boarding in M-1 districts | First reading scheduled for January 12, 2026; public hearing set for February 9, 2026 |
| Ordinance No. 5-26 | Establishing 2026 compensation for the Director of Law | Discussed |
| Resolution No. R-1-26 | To advertise for bids for the Chester Road Resurfacing Project (LOR MR 4313-0.33, PID 120604) | Discussed |
| Resolution No. R-2-26 | Appointing an authorized designee for state sunshine law certification training | Discussed |