Meeting recap City Council - Regular and Special Meetings
Avon City Council Extends Short-Term Rental Moratorium
At the January 12, 2026 meeting, Avon City Council extended a temporary moratorium on short-term rentals, boarding houses, and extended stays. Council members also voted to advertise for bids for the Chester Road resurfacing project and approved an emergency agreement to join the Eastern Lorain County Emergency Response Team. Additionally, Council introduced new zoning code changes for pet daycares and heard an update that the new Qdoba Mexican restaurant on Detroit Road is now open.
Highlights
- Council extended the temporary moratorium on short-term rentals and added extended-stay language back into the rules.
- Bids will soon be sought for the Chester Road resurfacing project (LOR MR 4313-0.33).
- Avon officially joined the Eastern Lorain County Emergency Response Team (ELCERT) alongside neighboring cities.
- A new zoning ordinance requiring a special use permit for pet daycares in the M-1 district had its first reading, with public hearings set for February 9, 2026.
- The new Qdoba Mexican restaurant on Detroit Road is open, with a ribbon cutting planned for January 31.
Decisions
| Item | Outcome | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Delete Ordinance No. 112-25 (zoning change for Nagel and Chester parcel) from the agenda | Passed | 7-0 |
| Accept the agenda as amended | Passed | 7-0 |
| Suspend the rules and act on Ordinance No. 1-26 (moratorium extension) | Passed | 7-0 |
| Adopt Ordinance No. 1-26 (extending temporary moratorium on short-term rentals and extended stays) | Passed | 7-0 |
| Suspend the rules and act on Ordinance No. 3-26 (ELCERT agreement) | Passed | 7-0 |
| Adopt Ordinance No. 3-26 (authorizing multi-jurisdictional agreement for ELCERT) | Passed | 7-0 |
| Suspend the rules and act on Ordinance No. 5-26 (law director compensation) | Passed | 7-0 |
| Adopt Ordinance No. 5-26 (establishing 2026 compensation for Director of Law) | Passed | 7-0 |
| Suspend the rules and act on Resolution No. R-1-26 (Chester Road resurfacing bids) | Passed | 7-0 |
| Adopt Resolution No. R-1-26 (to advertise for bids for Chester Road resurfacing project) | Passed | 7-0 |
| Suspend the rules and act on Resolution No. R-2-26 (Sunshine Law training designee) | Passed | 7-0 |
| Adopt Resolution No. R-2-26 (appointing authorized designee for Sunshine Law training) | Passed | 7-0 |
Ordinances & resolutions
| Number | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinance No. 112-25 | An Ordinance To Amend Ordinance No. 413-68, Rezoning a 5.09 Acre Parcel at Nagel & Chester | Removed from agenda |
| Ordinance No. 1-26 | An Ordinance Extending The Temporary Moratorium On Future Development Or Construction Of Any Short-Term Rentals, Boarding Houses, Extended Stays And The Like Anywhere Within The City Of Avon And Declaring An Emergency | Passed |
| Ordinance No. 2-26 | An Ordinance To Amend The Planning And Zoning Code Sections 1264.07(f), 1264.08(e), And Section 1292.14(c) As They Relate To Illumination On Pedestrian Paths And Open Areas | First reading |
| Ordinance No. 3-26 | An Ordinance Authorizing The Mayor To Enter Into A Multi-Jurisdictional Agreement For The Eastern Lorain County Emergency Response Team ("ELCERT") | Passed |
| Ordinance No. 4-26 | An Ordinance To Amend The Planning And Zoning Code Sections 1222.02 Definitions, 1278.03(f)(7), 1280.05(ll), And 1280.06(nn) To Require A Special Use Permit For Pet Daycares In The M-1 District | First reading |
| Ordinance No. 5-26 | An Ordinance Establishing 2026 Compensation For The Director Of Law Of The City Of Avon | Passed |
| Resolution No. R-1-26 | A Resolution To Advertise For Bids For The Chester Road Resurfacing Project Also Known As The LOR MR 4313-0.33 (PID 120604) Project | Passed |
| Resolution No. R-2-26 | A Resolution Appointing An Authorized Designee Of The Elected Officials Of The City Of Avon, Ohio, To Attend The Required State Sunshine Law Certification Training | Passed |