North Ridgeville, OH

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council will review several ordinances, including a proposed extension of a smoke shop permit moratorium. The body is also considering funding for a county ditch restoration project and a tax abatement for an industrial property.

• O 2026-111: Ordinance to extend smoke shop permit moratorium through May 23, 2027
• O 2026-112: Payment up to $150,000.00 for Fortune Ditch & Dickson Ditch restoration project
• O 2026-113: Ordinance amending 2026 appropriations
• O 2026-99: Real estate purchase and sale agreement with Shops at Ranger Way LLC
• R 2026-104: Tax abatement application for 4915 Mills Industrial LLC / Rudolph Libbe Group

Safety Committee

The Safety Committee will meet to discuss a traffic study and interim safety measures for Lear Nagle Road and Lorain Road. The body will also consider an ordinance to amend penalties for committing an offense while distracted.

• Lear Nagle Road and Lorain Road Traffic Study and Interim Safety Measures
• Ordinance 2026-105: Amending Ordinance No. 2024-95 regarding Distracted Penalty

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a sanitary sewer extension on Stoney Ridge Road. The body will also hold a work session regarding updates to the UDO and Zoning Map.

• Proposed sanitary sewer extension on Stoney Ridge Road to serve four residential lots
• UDO/Zoning Map Update work session

City Council

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

Civil Service Commission

Finance Committee

Finance Committee

Finance Committee

Parks & Recreation Commission

Records Commission

City Council

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Civil Service Commission

City Council

Parks & Recreation Commission

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

City Council

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

City Council

Civil Service Commission

Parks & Recreation Commission

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

City Council

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

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Civil Service Commission

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

City Council

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

City Council

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

City Council

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

City Council

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

City Council

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

City Council

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will meet to receive reports from city and school board liaisons, the Parks & Recreation Director, and the Recreation Services Administrator. The agenda consists of procedural items and reports.

Board of Drainage and Flood Control

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to certify the 2026-2028 Fire Captain Promotional Examination List. The body will also re-certify the Patrol Officer Step 1 Entrance Eligibility List following several withdrawal requests.

• Re-certification of 2026-2028 Patrol Officer Step 1 Entrance Eligibility List
• Certification of 2026-2028 Fire Captain Promotional Examination List
• Withdrawal requests for Douglas Cross, Ayden Cruz, Ryan Gibson, and Ashley Verda from the Patrol Officer list

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Board will hold public hearings to consider five requests for zoning variances. These proposals include requests for signage size, outbuilding placement, lot coverage, building height, and fence specifications.

• VAR-26-0012: 72.11 sq ft variance for building signage at 32583 Center Ridge Rd
• VAR-26-0013: Variance for a front yard outbuilding at 37807 Barres Road
• VAR-26-0014: Variances for 2,174 sq ft lot coverage and 4 ft 8 in height for a garage at 34030 Woodlawn Ave
• VAR-26-0015: Variance for a 2,720 sf pole barn in the front yard at 38436 Otten Rd
• VAR-26-0016: Variances for fence height, opacity, and gate width at 37146 Tailfeather Dr

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will meet to conduct regular business and hold an executive session. The executive session is scheduled to discuss the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee or official.

• Executive session regarding public employee or official personnel matters

City Council

City Council will review a proposal to issue notes for water meter upgrades and a tax abatement for 4915 Mills Industrial LLC. The body is also considering a change in use for a business at 38790 Center Ridge Rd and updates to 2026 appropriations.

• O 2026-96: Issuance of up to $1,500,000 in notes for ultrasonic water meter equipment
• R 2026-104: Tax abatement application for 4915 Mills Industrial LLC / Rudolph Libbe Group
• MDP-26-0007: Change in use for Jaffa Juice & Smoothies at 38790 Center Ridge Rd
• O 2026-110: Amendment to 2026 appropriations
• R 2026-95: Authorization to apply for ODOT Transit Funding

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss an ordinance regarding the retention of special counsel. This legal representation relates to Resolution No. 2026-75, a referendum petition, and associated interests.

• Ordinance O 2026-102: Authorization of special counsel for Resolution No. 2026-75 and referendum petition matters

Planning Commission

The North Ridgeville Planning Commission meets on October 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda includes approval of the September 15, 2026 minutes and two new business items: a proposed 30 by 80 foot building addition at 38887 Taylor Pkwy for Webber Electronics, and interior and site improvements for a Jamba Juice at 38790 Center Ridge Rd. No old business is listed.

• MDP-26-0006: Webber Electronics, 38887 Taylor Pkwy, PPN 07-00-047-000-102 — 30 by 80 foot building addition in I-3 Heavy Industrial District
• MDP-26-0007: Mufeed Kirresh, Jamba Juice, 38790 Center Ridge Rd, PPN 07-00-046-107-007 — interior and site improvements in B-3 Highway Commercial
• Approval of regular meeting minutes of September 15, 2026
• No old business listed

Planning Commission

City Council

North Ridgeville City Council meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda includes first readings of ordinances on selling city personal property, a tax abatement for 4915 Mills Industrial LLC / Rudolph Libbe Group, distracted-offense penalties, and 2026 appropriations, plus second reading of an ordinance for up to $1,500,000 in notes for ultrasonic water meter equipment. Third readings include the Ridgefield Subdivision tax increment financing districts and acceptance of streets in North Ridge Pointe No. 1 and No. 4 and Harvest Pointe No. 1. Council will also receive a letter from Columbia Gas of Ohio about its intent to seek a base distribution rate increase from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.

• Third reading of O 2026-73 creating Ridgefield Subdivision tax increment financing districts, with service payments in lieu of taxes shared with North Ridgeville City School District and Lorain County Joint Vocational School
• Second reading of O 2026-96 for up to $1,500,000 in notes to fund ultrasonic water meter equipment
• First reading of R 2026-104 approving a tax abatement application in Community Reinvestment Area No. 14 for 4915 Mills Industrial LLC / Rudolph Libbe Group
• First reading of O 2026-103 approving sale of certain city personal property under O.R.C. Section 721.15(D)
• Columbia Gas of Ohio letter: intent to seek PUCO approval around October 19, 2026 for a base distribution rate increase, with proposed rates expected in late 2027 if approved

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council Finance Committee meets on October 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda lists approval of prior meeting minutes from November 5 and 6, 2025, and May 27, 2026, followed by a new business item titled "Financial Priorities and Timing Discussion." No specific ordinances, contracts, dollar amounts, or votes are listed in the supplied agenda. The document is marked "REVISED."

• Approval of Finance Committee meeting minutes dated November 5, 2025 and November 6, 2025
• Approval of Finance Committee meeting minutes dated May 27, 2026
• New business: Financial Priorities and Timing Discussion

City Council

North Ridgeville City Council meets in a special session on September 28, 2026, with a single substantive item on the agenda: a second reading of Ordinance O 2026-94, which would amend the city's 2026 appropriations ordinance (2025-158). The ordinance was introduced by Mayor Corcoran and had its first reading on September 8, 2026. The rest of the agenda is procedural — call to order, invocation, pledge, roll call, and adjournment — with no first or third readings listed.

• Second reading of O 2026-94, amending Ordinance 2025-158, the city's appropriations for January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026
• Ordinance introduced on the floor by Mayor Kevin Corcoran; first reading held 09-08-2026
• No first readings or third readings scheduled
• No public hearings, contracts, or fee changes listed on the agenda

Committee of the Whole

North Ridgeville's Committee of the Whole meets Sept. 28, 2026, at 6:40 PM, or right after a Special City Council meeting, at City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda lists one new item: an ordinance to retain special counsel under Section 5.3 of the City Charter for matters involving Resolution No. 2026-75, the referendum petition, and related legal, financial, and administrative interests, and to authorize spending for it. Councilwoman Zingale introduced it on the floor; it had a first reading on 09-21-2026. The rest of the agenda is procedural: call to order, pledge, roll call, and adjournment.

• Ordinance O 2026-102: retain special counsel under Charter Section 5.3 for matters tied to Resolution No. 2026-75 and the referendum petition
• Ordinance O 2026-102 authorizes expenditures for that special counsel
• Introduced on the floor by Councilwoman Zingale; first reading 09-21-2026
• Meeting starts 6:40 PM or immediately after the Special City Council meeting, City Hall Council Chambers

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold public hearings on three variance requests: a deck setback, a building signage size, and an outbuilding placement. The board will also approve minutes from the August 27 meeting and receive reports from the Planning Commission.

• VAR-26-0011: 1.5-foot setback variance for deck at 5001 Avon Belden Rd (R-1 district)
• VAR-26-0012: 90.25 sq ft signage variance at 32583 Center Ridge Rd (B-3 district)
• VAR-26-0013: Variance for outbuilding in front yard at 37807 Barres Road (R-1 district)
• Approval of August 27, 2026 regular meeting minutes

The Board approved a 1.5-foot setback variance for a residential deck. Requests for a building signage variance and a front-yard outbuilding variance were tabled for further review or revised plans.

• Approved 1.5 foot setback variance for deck at 5001 Avon Belden Rd (3-0)
• Tabled signage variance for 32583 Center Ridge Rd (3-0)
• Tabled outbuilding variance for 37807 Barres Road (3-0)
• Approved August 27, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The agenda for the September 23, 2026, meeting contains no specific items for discussion or decision. The provided document is a procedural agenda following the August 26, 2026, meeting minutes.

City Council

The City Council will review several ordinances, including a proposal to issue up to $1,500,000 in notes for ultrasonic water meter equipment. The agenda also includes a real estate sale agreement for a portion of City-owned property and several ordinances regarding personal property sales.

• Ordinance 2026-96: Issuance of up to $1,500,000 in notes for ultrasonic water meter equipment
• Ordinance 2026-99: Real estate sale agreement with Shops at Ranger Way LLC for PPN 07-00-016-104-220
• Ordinance 2026-82 through 2026-85: Approval of the sale of certain personal property
• Resolution 2026-95: Authorizing application for ODOT Transit Funding
• Planning Commission approval for Firefighters Credit Union at 34500 Center Ridge Rd

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a proposal to demolish existing buildings to construct a new Firefighters Community Credit Union at 34500 Center Ridge Rd. The meeting also includes administrative approvals for various certificates of zoning compliance and a work session regarding the zoning code.

• New construction of Firefighters Community Credit Union at 34500 Center Ridge Rd
• Zoning compliance for Ascend Dance Complex at 34100 Center Ridge Rd
• Zoning compliance for Iron Scholar Muay Thia & Fitness at 34101 Center Ridge Rd
• Zoning compliance for MedSpeed LLC at 36591 Center Ridge Rd
• Zoning Code Work Session

The Commission approved a site plan for a new Firefighters Community Credit Union with specific conditions regarding fencing and lighting. The body also recommended approval of the city's Wastewater Master Plan and held a public update on the Unified Development Ordinance.

• Approved MDP-26-0004 for Firefighters Credit Union (4-0)
• Recommended approval of the North Ridgeville Wastewater Master Plan (4-0)
• Approved Certificate of Zoning Compliance for Ascend Dance Complex
• Approved Certificate of Zoning Compliance for Iron Scholar Muay Thia & Fitness
• Approved Certificate of Zoning Compliance for My Simple Cleaning
• Approved Certificate of Zoning Compliance for MedSpeed LLC
• Approved Certificate of Zoning Compliance for Fleeting I LLC
• Approved Certificate of Zoning Compliance for En Dios Haremos Proezas Church

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes and take action on selecting testing agencies for the Police Captain and Police Sergeant promotional examinations. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other substantive items listed.

• Action on promotional examination testing agencies for Police Captain and Police Sergeant
• Approval of August 24, 2026 regular meeting minutes

The Civil Service Commission selected the companies that will provide the written and assessment portions of the promotional examinations for Police Captain and Police Sergeant.

• Approved NTN as the written examination testing agency (2-0)
• Approved OACP as the assessment testing agency (2-0)
• Approved August 24, 2026 meeting minutes (2-0)

Building and Lands Committee

The Building and Lands Committee will consider an ordinance amending the Property Maintenance Code, which has been tabled since August 17. The committee will also approve minutes from the August 31 meeting.

• Ordinance 2026-71 amending Chapter 1480 Property Maintenance Code
• Approval of August 31, 2026 meeting minutes

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including a third reading to extend a moratorium on assisted living facilities and rest homes for an additional 180 days. The council will also review first readings on street dedications and an appropriation amendment, and second readings on the sale of city property. Administrative and committee reports will be presented.

• Third reading: Ordinance 2026-78 extending the 180-day moratorium on assisted living facilities and rest homes for another 180 days.
• First readings: Ordinances 2026-89, 2026-90, 2026-91 accepting streets in North Ridge Pointe No. 1, Harvest Pointe No. 1, and North Ridge Pointe No. 4 for public dedication.
• First reading: Ordinance 2026-92 amending the 2026 appropriations ordinance (2025-158).
• Second readings: Ordinances 2026-82 through 2026-85 approving the sale of city personal property under O.R.C. 721.15(D).
• Safety Committee report on Ordinance 2026-69 with a revised exhibit.

City Council extended a 180-day moratorium on permits for assisted living facilities and rest homes. The council also approved emergency appropriations for fire station fuel tanks, street repairs, and vehicle parts.

• Extended moratorium on Assisted Living Facilities and Rest Homes for 180 days (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-93 for emergency appropriations for fuel tanks, street repairs, and vehicle parts (7-0)
• Accepted Safety Committee Report dated August 31, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved August 17, 2026, Public Hearing and Regular Meeting minutes
• Moved Ordinance 2026-89 (North Ridge Pointe No. 1 streets) to second reading
• Moved Ordinance 2026-90 (Harvest Pointe No. 1 streets) to second reading
• Moved Ordinance 2026-91 (North Ridge Pointe No. 4 streets) to second reading
• Struck Ordinance 2026-92 from the agenda (7-0)

General

The Safety Committee will meet to approve minutes from August 3, 2026, and discuss an ordinance amending Chapter 474 (Bicycles and Motorcycles Generally). The ordinance was introduced by Mayor Corcoran and had its first reading on June 15, 2026. No final action is expected at this meeting.

• Approval of Safety Committee minutes from August 3, 2026
• Discussion of Ordinance 2026-69 amending Chapter 474 (Bicycles and Motorcycles Generally)

City Council

The committee will review the minutes from the August 17, 2026, meeting. Members will also address an ordinance to amend the Chapter 1480 Property Maintenance Code regarding administrative, enforcement, and exterior maintenance provisions.

• Approval of August 17, 2026, meeting minutes
• Ordinance 2026-71: revisions to Chapter 1480 Property Maintenance Code

The Building and Lands Committee discussed Ordinance 2026-71, which would amend the Property Maintenance Code to revise exterior maintenance provisions, including removing the structural damage requirement for peeling paint. After hearing public comments and council concerns, the committee decided to table the matter for further discussion at a future meeting. No vote was taken on the ordinance.

• Tabled Ordinance 2026-71 (Property Maintenance Code amendment) for further discussion
• Approved minutes of August 17, 2026, as submitted

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold public hearings on four variance requests. These include a property split on Barton Road needing lot area and depth variances, and three fence height/opacity variances on Cornell Ave, Schoolhouse Lane, and W Shore Parkway. The board will also approve minutes from the July 23 meeting and receive reports.

• VAR-26-0006: Nathan Bally, 5392 Cornell Ave — 2-ft height and 100% opacity variance for a 6-ft privacy fence (code allows 4-ft, 50% open)
• VAR-26-0008: Renee Moore, 5366 Barton Rd — variances for lot area (2,071 sq ft) and lot depth (26.76 ft and 49.1 ft) for a property split
• VAR-26-0009: Brian & Dawn Holley, 35232 Schoolhouse Lane — 2-ft height and 100% opacity variance for a front-yard fence
• VAR-26-0010: Brent Carpenter, 36464 W Shore Parkway — 1-ft height variance for a 5-ft ornamental fence on a corner lot

Parks & Recreation Commission

The North Ridgeville Parks & Recreation Commission is reviewing the July 22, 2026 meeting minutes and reports. Key items include an upcoming city council safety committee meeting on e-bike legislation, a potential land acquisition at South Central Park, and a financial report showing trust fund revenue of $82,063.22 for June.

• Council safety committee meeting on e-bike legislation set for August 3
• Discussion on potentially expanding South Central Park eastward, tied to Master Plan process
• Trust Fund revenue in June: $82,063.22; unencumbered balance: $426,217.93
• Program Supervisor Hannah Barkhurst resigned effective July 31
• Fishing agreement with ODNR Division of Wildlife for South Central Park lake being finalized

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the July 22, 2026 meeting, both by 5-0 votes. Reports covered e-bike legislation revisions, school transportation staffing, July financials, a new program supervisor hire, and upcoming recreation programs. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes from July 22, 2026 meeting (5-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will consider re-certifying several police and firefighter eligibility lists after multiple candidates withdrew. They will also certify a new Fire Lieutenant promotional list and review a protest regarding the Fire Captain promotional written exam. The meeting includes routine approval of minutes and reports.

• Withdrawals from 2026-2028 Patrol Officer Step 1 Entrance Eligibility List: Anthony Marshall, Jack Garrity
• Withdrawals from 2025-2027 Firefighter/Paramedic Class D Entrance Eligibility List: Murshed Abuzahrich, Kyle Golod, Quinn Cantleberry, Cameron Keys
• Re-certify 2026-2028 Patrol Officer Step 1 Entrance Eligibility List
• Re-certify 2025-2027 Firefighter/Paramedic Class D Entrance Eligibility List
• Certify 2026-2028 Fire Lieutenant Promotional Examination Eligibility List

The Civil Service Commission approved several re-certifications for patrol officer and firefighter/paramedic eligibility lists following various withdrawal requests. The Commission also certified the Fire Lieutenant promotional examination list.

• Approved June 22, 2026, meeting minutes (2-0)
• Accepted changes to eligibility lists due to withdrawals (2-0)
• Approved 2026-2028 Patrol Officer Step 1 Entrance Eligibility List (2-0)
• Approved 2026-2028 Patrol Officer Step 1 Top 10 Entrance Eligibility List (2-0)
• Approved 2025-2027 Firefighter/Paramedic Class D Entrance Eligibility List (2-0)
• Approved 2025-2027 Firefighter/Paramedic Class D Top 10 Entrance Eligibility List (2-0)
• Certified 2026-2028 Fire Lieutenant Promotional Examination Eligibility List (2-0)

Building and Lands Committee

The Buildings & Lands Committee is meeting to consider Ordinance 2026-71, which would amend Chapter 1480 of the Property Maintenance Code, revising administrative, enforcement, and exterior maintenance provisions. The committee will also approve minutes from the March 5, 2026 meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Ordinance 2026-71 amending Chapter 1480 Property Maintenance Code (introduced by Mayor Corcoran; first reading 07-06-2026; second reading 07-20-2026)
• Approval of Building and Lands Committee minutes from March 5, 2026

The Building and Lands Committee discussed Ordinance 2026-71, which would amend the Property Maintenance Code to revise administrative, enforcement, and exterior maintenance provisions. Councilman Wolanski proposed an amendment changing the paint condition standard from 'free of peeling, flaking, and chipping paint' to 'good condition with no visibly exposed substrate,' but the Administration raised concerns that this would delay enforcement until structural damage occurred. After extensive discussion and review of photographs, the committee voted 3-0 to table the ordinance for further discussion.

• Tabled Ordinance 2026-71 (Property Maintenance Code amendment) for further discussion (3-0)
• Approved minutes from March 5, 2026, as submitted

City Council

The North Ridgeville City Council is holding a regular meeting with several ordinances and resolutions on first, second, and third readings. Key items include approving the sale of city-owned personal property, a $160,000 no-bid contract with Stryker for fire department equipment, and extending a moratorium on assisted living facilities. The council will also consider a roundabout project application and a watermain replacement grant.

• Ordinances 2026-82 through 2026-85: sale of city personal property
• Ordinance 2026-87: $160,000 contract with Stryker for power cots and LUCAS devices
• Ordinance 2026-78: extend 180-day moratorium on assisted living facilities
• Resolution 2026-79: apply for Ohio Public Works Commission funding for Sugar Ridge and Bender Road roundabout
• Ordinance 2026-80: accept CDBG funds for Behm Road watermain replacement

City Council approved a contract for fire department power cots and LUCAS devices and accepted CDBG funds for the Behm Road watermain replacement. Council also authorized a grant application for the Sugar Ridge and Bender Road roundabout and updated truck traffic penalties.

• Approved $160,000 contract with Stryker for fire department power cots and LUCAS devices (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-80 accepting CDBG funds for Behm Road watermain replacement (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-79 to apply for OPWC funding for Sugar Ridge and Bender Road roundabout (5-2)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-64 establishing enhanced penalties for truck traffic violations (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-86 for various city appropriations (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-88 authorizing fund advances for SR 83 and Chestnut Ridge Road project (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-77 for ODOT overhead sign support improvements on State Route 10 (7-0)

City Council Public Hearing

The North Ridgeville City Council will hold a public hearing to consider creating a tax increment financing (TIF) district for the Ridgefield Subdivision, a planned 211-unit residential development. The ordinance would exempt new improvements from property taxes for up to 30 years, with owners making service payments in lieu of taxes to fund public infrastructure like roads, sewers, and parks.

• Ordinance 2026-73 to create Ridgefield Subdivision TIF districts #1-7
• Exempts new improvements from real property taxes for up to 30 years
• Service payments in lieu of taxes to fund infrastructure improvements
• Portion of payments distributed to North Ridgeville City School District and Lorain County Joint Vocational School
• Public hearing scheduled for August 17, 2026, at 6:30 PM in City Hall Council Chambers

The City Council held a public hearing to consider Ordinance 2026-73 regarding the creation of the Ridgefield Subdivision Tax Increment Financing Incentive Districts. No discussion occurred from the council, administration, or public. No vote was taken during this hearing.

Planning Commission

Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) Housing Council

The Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) Housing Council will meet to approve previous meeting minutes. The council is scheduled to discuss the 2025 annual review for Isomer Group.

• Approval of May 19, 2026 meeting minutes
• Community Reinvestment Area Annual Review 2025 for Isomer Group