Meeting recap City Council - Regular and Special Meetings
Avon Approves One-Year Moratorium on New Fueling and EV Charging Stations
At the May 11, 2026 meeting, Avon City Council put a one-year pause on new gas stations and EV charging stations so the city can review its master plan and zoning rules. Council also updated local rules on e-scooters and micromobility devices, rezoned 17.7 acres of land on Nagel Road, and adjusted several city staffing positions.
Highlights
- Council extended a temporary moratorium on new fueling and EV charging stations to a full 12 months.
- A 17.7-acre property on the west side of Nagel Road between Middleton and Detroit Roads took its second reading to rezone from R-1 residential to C-4 general business, with a public hearing set for May 26, 2026.
- Ordinance 59-26 was passed to update rules for e-scooters, mopeds, and low-speed micromobility devices.
- Landmarks Preservation Commission members raised concerns regarding the potential demolition of a historic home at 32135 Detroit Road.
- Mayor Jensen announced a recognition event on May 19, 2026, at the Performing Arts Center where Avon will be celebrated as a City of Champions for soccer, volleyball, and football achievements.
Decisions
| Item | Outcome | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Approval of Ordinance No. 49-26 reclassifying the Recreation Coordinator position | Passed | 7-0 |
| Approval of Ordinance No. 50-26 creating the Program and Facility Manager position | Passed | 7-0 |
| Approval of Ordinance No. 51-26 establishing compensation for the Program and Facility Manager | Passed | 7-0 |
| Approval of Ordinance No. 52-26 creating the Property and Records Technician position | Passed | 7-0 |
| Approval of Ordinance No. 53-26 establishing compensation for the Property and Records Technician | Passed | 7-0 |
| Approval of Ordinance No. 54-26 reclassifying the Public Information Officer (Police) position | Passed | 7-0 |
| Approval of Ordinance No. 55-26 establishing compensation for the Public Information Officer (Police) | Passed | 7-0 |
| Approval of Ordinance No. 57-26 accepting improvements between Glendenning and Stoney Ridge Road constructed by Central South, LTD | Passed | 7-0 |
| Approval of Ordinance No. 58-26 authorizing municipal property disposal through Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. | Passed | 7-0 |
| Approval of Ordinance No. 59-26 amending Section 416.13 regarding micromobility devices | Passed | 7-0 |
| Approval of Ordinance No. 60-26 imposing a 12-month moratorium on fueling and EV charging stations | Passed | 7-0 |
Ordinances & resolutions
| Number | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinance No. 42-26 | To Amend Ordinance No. 413-68, Passed January 15, 1969 Commonly Known as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Avon, Ohio, as Amended, Rezoning 17.7 Acres on Nagel Road from R-1 to C-4 | Second reading |
| Ordinance No. 49-26 | Amending Section 256.04 of the Codified Ordinances to Reclassify the Full-Time Position of Recreation Coordinator | Passed |
| Ordinance No. 50-26 | Amending Sections 256.04 and 256.98 to Create the Position of Program and Facility Manager for the Recreation Department | Passed |
| Ordinance No. 51-26 | To Establish a Range of Compensation for the Program and Facility Manager | Passed |
| Ordinance No. 52-26 | Amending Sections 256.04 and 256.98 to Create the Position of Property and Records Technician for the Police Department | Passed |
| Ordinance No. 53-26 | To Establish a Range of Compensation for the Property and Records Technician | Passed |
| Ordinance No. 54-26 | Amending Section 256.04 to Reclassify the Full-Time Position of Public Information Officer (Police) | Passed |
| Ordinance No. 55-26 | To Amend Ordinance No. 101-16 Establishing Compensation for the Public Information Officer (Police) | Passed |
| Ordinance No. 57-26 | To Accept Improvements Located Between Glendenning and Stoney Ridge Road, Constructed by Central South, LTD | Passed |
| Ordinance No. 58-26 | Authorizing the Disposal of Municipal Property Through Auction with Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. | Passed |
| Ordinance No. 59-26 | Amending Section 416.13 Related to Motorized Bikes, Mopeds, Electric Bicycles, Scooters, and Micromobility Devices | Passed |
| Ordinance No. 60-26 | Imposing a Temporary Moratorium on the Establishment of Fueling Stations and EV Charging Stations | Passed |