Meeting recap City Council - Regular and Special Meetings
City Council Approves Trail Rules and Veterans Memorial Park Upgrades
At the March 9, 2026, meeting, Avon City Council updated property owner rules for walking paths and trails and approved park improvements for Veterans Memorial Park. You'll also see progress on local grants, LED street lighting discussions, and community updates on playground upgrades.
Highlights
- Ordinance 14-26 was adopted to set rules for property owners along city walking paths and trails.
- Veterans Memorial Park got the green light for additional improvements under Ordinance 18-26.
- City officials are discussing a potential transition to LED street lighting with lower density options to address brightness concerns.
- New inclusive playground areas and racing zip lines are now open at Every Child's Playground.
Decisions
| Item | Outcome | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Amending Ordinance No. 14-26 regarding walking paths and trails | Passed | 6-0 |
| Adopting Ordinance No. 14-26 as amended | Passed | 6-0 |
| Suspending rules to act on Ordinance No. 18-26 for Veterans Memorial Park | Passed | 6-0 |
| Adopting Ordinance No. 18-26 for Veterans Memorial Park improvements | Passed | 6-0 |
| Suspending rules to act on Ordinance No. 22-26 for NOPEC grant | Passed | 6-0 |
| Adopting Ordinance No. 22-26 for NOPEC grant | Passed | 6-0 |
Ordinances & resolutions
| Number | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinance No. 14-26 | Amending Section 660.05 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Avon to Provide Regulations Governing the Responsibilities of Adjacent Property Owners and Occupiers for the City's Walking Paths and Trails | Adopted |
| Ordinance No. 16-26 | Creating the Avon Community Improvement Corporation and Authorizing the Mayor to Sign and File the Appropriate Articles of Incorporation | Second reading |
| Ordinance No. 18-26 | To Amend the Special Use Permit Granted to the City of Avon for a Public Park Located at 3701 Veterans Memorial Parkway and Known as Veterans Memorial Park to Include Additional Improvements | Adopted |
| Ordinance No. 19-26 | To Amend the Planning and Zoning Code Section 1262.07(e)(3) as it Relates to the Western Reserve Development Design and Improvement Standards | First reading |
| Ordinance No. 20-26 | To Amend the Planning and Zoning Section 1246.05(b)(2) as it Relates to Walking Paths and Trails | First reading |
| Ordinance No. 21-26 | To Accept Improvements in the Villas at Chester Commons for the Construction/Installation of Public Utilities Consisting of Public Water, Sanitary Sewer Mains and Appurtenances Thereto | First reading |
| Ordinance No. 22-26 | Authorizing the Mayor to Take All Action Necessary to Accept the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC) Energized Community Grant(s) | Adopted |