Chagrin Falls, OH

Architectural Board of Review

Parks Commission

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hear an administrative appeal by David Stecker of the Architectural Board of Review's July 21, 2026 decision to deny a building permit for a proposed addition at 42 E Orange St. The board will also approve minutes from the July 28 meeting and swear in witnesses.

• Administrative appeal of denied building permit for addition at 42 E Orange St (Parcel No. 931-13-042)
• Approval of minutes from 07/28/2026 meeting
• Swearing of witnesses

Administration and Finance Committee

The Administration and Finance Committee will hold a special meeting to consider two ordinances authorizing the mayor to enter into five-year license agreements with the Chagrin Athletic Association and Fall Baseball.net (Great Lakes Baseball League) for use of baseball and multipurpose fields at River Run Park and Founders Field. The agreements are retroactive to January 1, 2026, and require the leagues to carry liability insurance. The committee will also review capital project status designations and approve minutes from the July 27 meeting.

• Ordinance 2026-55: License agreement with Chagrin Athletic Association for River Run Park and Founders Field fields, 5-year term retroactive to Jan 1, 2026
• Ordinance 2026-56: License agreement with Fall Baseball.net (Great Lakes Baseball League) for same fields, 5-year term
• Insurance requirement: $1M per occurrence, $2M aggregate, plus $3M umbrella for CAA
• Approval of minutes from 07/27/2026 meeting
• Capital project status designations

Council

The Chagrin Falls Village Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including a third reading of new special event regulations (Ordinance 2026-50) that would require permits, insurance, and fees for events using village facilities. The council will also introduce ordinances on the budget commission tax rate, a one-time alcohol waiver for the Chagrin Valley Little Theater, hillside protection zoning updates, and license agreements for ball field use. Administrative and committee reports will be presented, and public comment is allowed.

• Ordinance 2026-50: New Chapter 952 special event regulations, with $50 application fee and insurance requirements up to $2 million per claim
• Ordinance 2026-52: Accepting budget commission tax rates and certifying levies to county fiscal officer
• Ordinance 2026-53: One-time waiver for open alcohol containers at 38 and 40 River Street on Sept 4-5, 2026 for Chagrin Valley Little Theater
• Ordinance 2026-54: Hillside protection zoning code update (Chapter 1152)
• Ordinances 2026-55 and 2026-56: License agreements for ball field use at River Run Park and Founders Field by Chagrin Athletic Association and Fall Baseball.net

Architectural Board of Review

The Chagrin Falls Architectural Board of Review will review five submissions for exterior alterations, additions, and a new dwelling, including preliminary and final reviews. Two proposals require Historic Structure Review (HSR). The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings and take public comments.

• 122 May Court: rear two-floor addition (preliminary, HSR required)
• 190 Pheasant Run: rear sunroom addition and deck (preliminary)
• 345 Applebrook Drive: window changes for interior renovation (final, HSR required)
• 52 South Main: field change to garage door
• 339 North Street: new single-family dwelling (final)

Planning + Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider proposed revisions to Chapter 1152, the Hillside Protection regulations, which set rules for development on steep slopes. The draft adds definitions, requires geotechnical investigations, and sets slope stability and disturbance limits. The commission is also set to approve minutes from three prior meetings.

• Proposed revisions to Chapter 1152 (Hillside Protection) include new definitions and permit procedures
• Mandatory Comprehensive Geotechnical Investigation (CGI) for work in Hillside Influence Zones
• Minimum Factor of Safety requirements: 1.4 temporary, 1.5 permanent, 1.7–2.0 for critical slopes
• Disturbance limits: 60% max on 15–24.99% slopes, 40% max on 25–39.99% slopes
• Approval of minutes from 03/16/26, 06/15/2026, and 07/20/2026 meetings

Cemetery Commission

The Chagrin Falls Cemetery Commission meeting scheduled for August 12, 2026, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

• Meeting cancelled

Council

Chagrin Falls Village Council is holding its regular meeting on August 10, 2026. The main legislative item is the second reading of Ordinance 2026-50, which would establish a new Chapter 952 regulating special events on village property, including permit requirements, insurance, and fees. Council will also hear administrative and committee reports and consider a first reading of an ordinance authorizing a cybersecurity training MOU with the University of Cincinnati.

• Ordinance 2026-50: Establishes Chapter 952, Special Events regulations, with $50 application fee and insurance requirements of $1M per occurrence, $2M per claim, $500K property damage
• Ordinance 2026-51: Authorizes Mayor to enter MOU with University of Cincinnati/Ohio Cyber Range Institute for cybersecurity training for village staff, declared an emergency
• Special events with over 500 attendees, multi-day events, or those requiring street closures must get Council-approved MOU at least 120 days in advance
• Council reports from committees including Safety, Infrastructure & Operations, and Planning & Zoning

Parks Commission

The Chagrin Falls Parks Commission will meet on August 5, 2026, to approve July minutes, discuss a park event application from the Chagrin Documentary Film Fest, and hear from Ohio Geese Control about Riverside Park. Other village parks and miscellaneous items will also be covered.

Architectural Board of Review

The Architectural Board of Review will evaluate several preliminary and final submissions for home additions, renovations, and new construction. The board will also review requests for variances and historic structure reviews.

• New single-family dwelling at 456 East Washington (preliminary)
• Demolition and rebuild of detached garage at 147 Bradley St (variances required)
• Mud room addition and garage renovation at 64 Maple St
• Rear addition and screened porch at 75 Carriage Stone (HSR required)
• Window and door changes at 68 Olive St (HSR required)

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss community and village news. The agenda consists of procedural items and open discussion.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Chagrin Falls Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to approve minutes, swear in witnesses, and consider a variance request for a property at 82 North Main Street.

• Approval of June 23, 2026 meeting minutes
• Variance request for Steve Shutts at 82 North Main Street
• Swearing of witnesses
• Meeting held at Village Hall, 21 W. Washington Street

Administration and Finance Committee

The Administration and Finance Committee will approve the minutes from the July 13, 2026 meeting. The agenda includes a mid-year budget review and discussion of the 2027 budget timeline and planning. No specific dollar amounts, contracts, or ordinances are listed in the provided text.

• Approval of minutes from 07/13/2026
• Mid-year Budget Review
• 2027 Budget Timeline/Planning

Council

The Village Council is reviewing legislation to establish regulations for special events and update contracts for road programs. The body is also considering the designation of bank depositories for village funds and the retirement of a police K9.

• Ordinance No. 2026-50: Establish regulations for special events in the Village
• Ordinance No. 2026-48: Two change orders for North Main Street project with Karvo Companies, Inc.
• Ordinance No. 2026-49: Change order to increase contract amount for 2026 Road Program with Geauga Highway Co.
• Resolution No. 2026-45 & 46: Designating Chase Bank, First Federal Lakewood, Huntington Bank, and Key Bank as depositories for five years
• Resolution No. 2026-47: Retiring K9 Prince Max and authorizing sale to Officer Dennis Nyce for $1.00

The Chagrin Falls Village Council approved several resolutions and ordinances, including designating four banks as depositories for active and interim funds, retiring K9 Prince Max and authorizing his purchase by Officer Dennis Nyce for $1.00, and executing change orders for road projects with Karvo Companies and Geauga Highway Co. The council also amended the Special Event Regulations ordinance to take effect November 1, 2026, and correct a section reference, but left it on readings for further consideration. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with one member absent.

• Approved Resolution 2026-45 designating Chase, First Federal Lakewood, Huntington, and Key Bank as depositories for active funds (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-46 designating same banks as depositories for interim deposits (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-47 retiring K9 Prince Max and authorizing his purchase by Officer Dennis Nyce for $1.00 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-48 authorizing change orders 2 and 3 for the North Main Street road project with Karvo Companies (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-49 authorizing change order 1 for the 2026 road program with Geauga Highway Co. (6-0)
• Amended Ordinance 2026-50 (Special Event Regulations) to take effect Nov 1, 2026, and correct section reference; left on readings (6-0)
• Approved Park Event Application for children's picnic on August 15 (6-0)
• Approved minutes from June 22 and July 13, 2026 (6-0)

Infrastructure & Operations Committee

The Infrastructure & Operations Committee will discuss and vote on two ordinances authorizing change orders for ongoing infrastructure projects. Ordinance 2026-48 authorizes $107,660 in change orders for the Downtown Resurfacing Phase 2 project (North Main Street) to add radar detection and repair a water main. Ordinance 2026-49 authorizes a $26,000 change order for the 2026 Road Program to repair East Washington Street following a water main break.

• Downtown Resurfacing Phase 2 – Change Order 2 ($53,600) for stop line radar detection expansion to 17 units
• Downtown Resurfacing Phase 2 – Change Order 3 ($54,060) for Main Street water main repair between Orange and River Streets
• 2026 Road Program – Change Order 1 ($26,000) for East Washington Street road repair due to water main break
• Both ordinances declared emergency measures to complete work before winter weather

Architectural Board of Review

The Architectural Board of Review will approve the July 7 minutes and then review ten project submissions. The board will consider exterior alterations such as new siding, windows, fences, and porches, as well as a preliminary proposal to demolish the existing structure and build a new single‑family home at 339 North St. Public comments are invited during the meeting.

• 339 North St – demolition and new single‑family home with detached garage (preliminary)
• 258 North St – new vinyl siding (final, HSR required)
• 55 Maple St – new aluminum‑clad windows with grid changes (final, HSR required)
• 34 East Cottage – new fence (final)
• 124 South Franklin – new front entry and side porch (preliminary, HSR required)

Planning + Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will present proposed revisions to the Hillside Protection chapter of the code. The body will also review historic preservation regulations.

• Proposed revisions to Chapter 1152, Hillside Protection
• Review of Section 1146 – Historic Preservation Regulations

Safety Committee

The Safety Committee will meet to discuss traffic-related updates and equipment. The agenda includes reviews of signal equipment grants and road markings.

• Grant applications for updated signal equipment
• Traffic map updates
• East Washington striping
• Miles Road speed limit

The Safety Committee voted to approve the May 11, 2026 minutes as amended. It declined to reduce the speed limit on Miles Road, deciding instead to rely on increased police enforcement in the near term and to revisit the issue after the county-funded bridge replacement (anticipated 2028-2029) and associated pedestrian improvements are advanced. The Committee also discussed pending grant applications, traffic map updates, and East Washington striping, but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved May 11, 2026 minutes as amended (3-0)
• Declined to reduce Miles Road speed limit to 25 mph; will revisit after bridge replacement
• Agreed to increase police enforcement on Miles Road in the near term

Council

The Village Council will consider Resolution No. 2026-44, which adopts the alternative tax budget for fiscal year 2027 and declares it an emergency measure. The resolution was introduced by Administration & Finance Director Erinn Grube and requires a two‑thirds vote of the council to take effect. If adopted, the Clerk will certify the budget to the Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer and post it on the village website for at least fifteen days. No other legislative items are on the agenda.

• Resolution No. 2026-44 – adopt the FY 2027 alternative tax budget and declare an emergency (requires two‑thirds council vote)

Council approved the 2027 alternative tax budget and authorized virtual attendance for upcoming meetings. Members discussed potential zoning code amendments for nonconforming structures and a proposed quarterly village newsletter.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-44 (Alternative Tax Budget 2027) (7-0)
• Approved virtual attendance for July 27 and August 10 meetings (7-0)
• Deferred Cooperstown baseball recognition proclamation to next meeting
• Held Park Event Application for August 15 until second July meeting

Administration and Finance Committee

The Administration and Finance Committee will meet to review and discuss a draft of the Special Event Policy. The committee will also seek approval for minutes from May 11 and June 8, 2026.

• Discussion of Special Event Policy Draft

The Administration and Finance Committee reviewed and modified a draft special event permitting ordinance. The committee established standards for insurance, portable restrooms, waste management, and cost recovery for village services. A revised draft will be sent to the Village Council at the end of July.

• Approved minutes from May 11, 2026 and June 8, 2026 (3-0)
• Set portable restroom requirement for events exceeding six hours (excluding display events)
• Removed proposed recycling mandate for event organizers
• Added requirement for permit holders to restore Village facilities to original condition
• Added language making event organizers subject to cost recovery for police, fire, or public works support
• Prohibited vehicles on grass or walking paths without CAO approval
• Confirmed amplified noise window as 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Set ordinance violations as minor misdemeanors

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission is meeting to discuss operational planning and financial oversight. The body will review cemetery expansion, the budget, and columbarium space.

• Memorial Day planning
• Cemetery expansion
• Cemetery budget
• Columbarium space
• Memorial bench review by Katie Lockemer

Architectural Board of Review

The Architectural Board of Review will review several proposals for new dwellings, exterior alterations, and demolitions. The board is deciding on final and preliminary plans for residential and commercial sites within the village.

• New single-family dwelling at 498 Solon Rd (Final)
• New 2nd floor rear addition at 130 South Main (Prelim)
• New single-family dwelling at 456 East Washington (Prelim)
• Demolition and new garage/mud room at 59 West Washington (Final)
• Demolition of existing building and lot split at 108 East Summit (Final)

The Board granted final approval for residential projects at 309 Miles Rd, 498 Solon Rd, 70 Wilding Chase, and 59 West Washington. Demolition was approved for 108 East Summit. Two projects were tabled pending further documentation and design revisions.

• Approved field change for 309 Miles Rd (4-0)
• Approved final plans for new dwelling at 498 Solon Rd (4-0)
• Tabled exterior alterations at 130 South Main for stamped drawings and site plans (4-0)
• Approved final plans for rear covered porch at 70 Wilding Chase (4-0)
• Tabled new dwelling at 456 East Washington due to design cohesion and garage variance issues (4-0)
• Approved final plans for garage and mudroom at 59 West Washington (4-0)
• Approved demolition of existing structure at 108 East Summit (4-0)
• Approved June 16, 2026 meeting minutes (3-1-0)

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission will discuss routine items including approval of June 3, 2026 minutes and a Shade Tree report. A resident request to rename Bell Street Park and refurbish the World War II Memorial will be considered. No park event applications are pending.

• Resident request to rename Bell Street Park and refurbish WWII Memorial
• Shade Tree report under miscellaneous
• Approval of minutes from June 3, 2026
• No park event applications submitted

Communications & Community Engagement Committee

The Communications and Community Engagement Committee will approve minutes from the June 11 meeting and discuss updates to the village's newsletter, farmers market, e-bike messaging, and website.

• Approval of June 11, 2026 minutes
• Review of newsletter content
• Discussion of farmers market
• Review of e-bike messaging
• Website update discussion

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to discuss a variance request from Chagrin Falls Exempted Village Schools. The request concerns the number and type of signs permitted at 400 East Washington Street.

• Variance request for Section 1143.06 (c) (2) regarding signs at 400 East Washington Street (Parcel No. 932-20-011)

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for a replacement sign at 400 East Washington Street. The approved sign exceeds code limits for area and height to consolidate two previous signs into one double-sided structure.

• Approved nine sets of meeting minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved sign variance for Permanent Parcel No. 932-20-011 regarding Section 1143.06(c)(2) (5-0)

Committee of the Whole Council

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss regulations regarding bikes, e-bikes, and electric mobility devices. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Bike, E-bike and Electric Mobility Device Regulations

Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission will meet to discuss tree planting on a slope, site preparation for 2027, and hazardous tree inspections. The group will also work on creating tools for on-site communication.

• Planting on slope
• Site preparation for planting in 2027
• Hazardous tree inspection
• Creation of tools for communication on site

Council

The Chagrin Falls Village Council will vote on a series of ordinances, including a new 25 mph speed limit for East Washington Street. Additional measures address e‑bike and e‑scooter safety, helmet requirements for riders under 18, and revisions to the village’s codified ordinances. Two contracts for retail electric service with Direct Energy and AEP Energy are also presented for mayoral approval.

• Ordinance 2026‑35 – sets a 25 mph default speed limit on East Washington Street and requires posting of speed‑limit signs (introduced by Drum, Safety).
• Ordinance 2026‑26 – amends Section 373.06 to prohibit reckless bicycle operation on sidewalks or shared‑use paths (introduced by Drum, Safety).
• Ordinance 2026‑27 – adds a helmet requirement for bicycle and e‑bike riders under 18 (introduced by Drum, Safety).
• Ordinance 2026‑41 – authorizes a master energy purchase agreement with AEP Energy for six village facilities (introduced by Rockey, Infrastructure & Operations).
• Ordinance 2026‑40 – revises the codified ordinances by adopting current replacement pages (introduced by Mayor & Council).

Council approved multiple ordinances regulating electric bicycles and low-speed micromobility devices, including helmet requirements for minors. The body also set a 25 mph speed limit for East Washington Street and awarded electric service contracts to Direct Energy Business, L.L.C. and AEP Energy, Inc.

• Approved Ordinance 2026-26 prohibiting reckless bicycle operation on sidewalks (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-27 requiring helmets for bicycle/e-bike riders under 18 (4-2)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-28 applying traffic code to bicycles and e-bikes (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-29 adding e-scooters to micromobility device definitions (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-30 and 2026-31 adding safety regulations for micromobility and assistive devices (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-32 prohibiting e-bikes with motors engaged on business area sidewalks (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-35 setting East Washington Street speed limit to 25 mph (6-0)
• Approved electric service contracts for Wastewater Treatment Plant and Village facilities (6-0)

Architectural Board of Review

The Architectural Board of Review will first approve the minutes from the June 2 meeting. It will then review four project submissions: a rear porch and garage addition at 174 Willow Lane, exterior renovations at 88 North Main, a rear addition and detached garage at 57 American Street, and a new single‑family dwelling at 385 Bell Street. After the reviews, the board will open the floor for a public walk‑in opportunity before adjourning.

• Gaydos – 174 Willow Lane: preliminary exterior alteration for rear porch, three‑season room, and attached garage
• NCR Ventures – 88 North Main: final exterior renovation of commercial property (HSR required)
• York – 57 American St: preliminary exterior alteration for rear addition, demolition, and detached garage (HSR required)
• Bidar – 385 Bell St: final approval of new single‑family dwelling

The board approved the amended minutes from June 2. It gave preliminary approval to the Gaydos exterior alteration at 174 Willow Lane and final approval to the NCR Ventures renovation at 88 North Main. The board also approved demolition of the existing dwelling at 385 Bell St and gave final approval to the new‑dwelling plans there. A preliminary approval was granted for the York project at 57 American St with a recommendation to blend roof eaves.

• Approved June 2 minutes as amended (4 yeas)
• Preliminary approval of Gaydos 174 Willow Lane exterior alteration (4 yeas)
• Final approval of NCR Ventures 88 North Main exterior alteration (4 yeas)
• Preliminary approval of York 57 American St alteration with eave recommendation (3 yeas, 1 abstain)
• Approved demolition of existing dwelling at 385 Bell St (4 yeas)
• Final approval of new‑dwelling plans at 385 Bell St (4 yeas)

Planning + Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to review Section 1146 regarding Historic Preservation Regulations. The body will also vote on the approval of minutes from the March 16, 2026 meeting.

• Review of Section 1146 – Historic Preservation Regulations
• Approval of March 16, 2026 meeting minutes

Communications & Community Engagement Committee

The Communications and Community Engagement Committee will meet to discuss upcoming tours, a proposal for a quarterly newsletter, farmers market outreach, and a website update. The meeting is scheduled for June 11, 2026, at 6:30 PM.

• Proposal: Quarterly Newsletter
• Proposal: Farmers Market Outreach
• Website update discussion
• Upcoming required tours and celebrations
• Miscellaneous items

The Committee agreed to use Template 3 for the Village website redesign and reached a consensus to develop a prototype for a quarterly newsletter targeting a Fall 2026 launch. Members also agreed to establish a monthly presence at the Farmers Market to engage with residents.

• Selected Template 3 for the Civics Plus website homepage
• Agreed to proceed with a prototype for a quarterly newsletter for Fall 2026
• Agreed to establish a monthly rotating staff presence at the Farmers Market
• Agreed to develop a 'construction cones to ice cream cones' theme for the July 23–26 Sidewalk Sale