Meeting recap City Council - Regular and Special Meetings
Council Approves Zoning Changes for Animal Boarding and Lighting Standards
At the February 9, 2026 meeting, Avon City Council updated zoning rules for animal boarding in M-1 districts and approved new pedestrian path lighting standards. You'll also see new lighting coming to ball fields at Veterans Park and updates to the city's privacy policy. Council also discussed plans for a new arboretum project and looked at purchasing land for a fire department site.
Highlights
- Ordinance 4-26 was adopted, requiring a special use permit for animal boarding in M-1 districts.
- Ordinance 2-26 passed, updating lighting regulations for attached single-family and multi-family dwellings.
- Council authorized a contract with Musco Sports Lighting for new lights on ball fields 1 and 3 at Veterans Park.
- A new city website privacy policy was adopted under Ordinance 11-26.
- Discussion was held regarding proposed site design services for the Traxler Park/Arboretum project.
Decisions
| Item | Outcome | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Dispense with reading and approve January 20 Finance/Safety Committee minutes | Passed | 6-0 |
| Dispense with reading and approve January 20 Work Session minutes | Passed | 6-0 |
| Dispense with reading and approve January 26 Regular Meeting minutes | Passed | 6-0 |
| Adoption of Ordinance No. 2-26 (Zoning and illumination standards) | Passed | 6-0 |
| Amendment of Ordinance No. 4-26 (Animal boarding in M-1 district) | Passed | 6-0 |
| Adoption of Ordinance No. 4-26 as amended | Passed | 6-0 |
| Suspend rules to act on Ordinance No. 11-26 (Privacy policy) | Passed | 6-0 |
| Adoption of Ordinance No. 11-26 | Passed | 6-0 |
| Suspend rules to act on Ordinance No. 12-26 (Veterans Park lighting) | Passed | 6-0 |
| Adoption of Ordinance No. 12-26 | Passed | 6-0 |
| Suspend rules to act on Ordinance No. 13-26 (French Creek Greenway easements) | Passed | 6-0 |
| Adoption of Ordinance No. 13-26 | Passed | 6-0 |
| Adjournment of Regular Meeting | Passed | 6-0 |
Ordinances & resolutions
| Number | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinance No. 4-26 | An ordinance to amend the Planning and Zoning Code sections 1222.02 definitions; 1270.03(b)(12) schedule of permitted uses; 1280.05 minimum lot and yard regulations for special uses in non-residential districts; and 1280.06(nn) to require a special use permit for animal boarding in the M-1 district | passed |
| Ordinance No. 2-26 | An ordinance to amend the Planning and Zoning Code section 1264.07(f) - additional regulations for attached single-family dwellings, section 1264.08(e) - additional regulations for multi-family dwellings, and section 1292.14(c) - improvement and maintenance standards as they relate to illumination on pedestrian paths and open areas | passed |
| Ordinance No. 9-26 | An ordinance to amend chapters 210, 1040 & 1042 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Avon for the purpose of updating the water & sewer codes and adjusting certain rates and fees | first reading |
| Ordinance No. 10-26 | An ordinance authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement to purchase real estate located at the southeast corner of Middleton Road and Pendleton Court, (sublot no. 1 in the Middleton Crossings subdivision), from LIG Land, LLC | first reading |
| Ordinance No. 11-26 | An ordinance adopting a new privacy policy for the city of Avon to be posted on the city's website | passed |
| Ordinance No. 12-26 | An ordinance to authorize the mayor to enter into a contract with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC for the purchase of lighting and appurtenances thereto for ball fields 1 & 3 at the city-owned Veterans Park (Avon Little League fields) | passed |
| Ordinance No. 13-26 | An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 105-25 which authorized the mayor to enter into an agreement with Environmental Design Group (EDG) to acquire permanent drainage easements and temporary construction easements for the French Creek Greenway Phase I project | passed |
| Ordinance No. 14-26 | An ordinance 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 | first reading |
| Ordinance No. 15-26 | An ordinance authorizing the mayor to enter into an agreement with MKSK to perform site design services for the Traxler Park/Arboretum project in the city of Avon | first reading |