Defiance, OH
DefianceOH averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $187,806 +4.3% yr/yr · +27% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
Próximas reuniones
Wed Sep 2, 2026
City Council
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
SPECIAL GUEST: NONE
SECOND READING: AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE RIGHTS-OF-WAY LOCATED DIRECTLY NORTH OF 330, 332,
334, AND 338 DANFORTH STREET IN THE FALES & ADAMS ADDITION, CITY OF DEFIANCE, DEFIANCE TOWNSHIP,
DEFIANCE COUNTY, OHIO
FIRST READING AS AMENDED: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A SIX-MONTH MORATORIUM ON THE
ACCEPTANCE, REVIEW, PROCESSING, AND APPROVAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR DATA CENTER DEVELOPMENT
WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF DEFIANCE, OHIO; DIRECTING A STUDY OF REGULATIONS
GOVERNING DATA CENTER DEVELOPMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AS AMENDED
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE RIGHTS-OF-WAY LOCATED TO THE REAR OF THE PROPERTIES
AT 610,616, AND 622 NICHOLAS STREET AND 611, 613, AND 623 GIBSON STREET IN HOLGATE'S ADDITION,
CITY OF DEFIANCE, DEFIANCE COUNTY, OHIO
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR SUBMISSION OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE
CHARTER BY ADDING SECTION 1.12 TO ARTICLE I TO THE ELECTORS AT THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026, DIRECTING CERTIFICATION TO THE DEFIANCE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
STUDY SESSION: NONE
CITIZEN CONCERNS: NAME FOR THE RECORD (5 MINS)
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ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
P.M.
DATE (2026)
AGENDA
COMMIT …
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Reuniones recientes
Tue Aug 25, 2026
City Council
Council votes on 12-month moratorium for data center development
The City of Defiance Council is holding a first reading on two emergency ordinances: one establishing a 12-month moratorium on data center applications and another amending zoning definitions for data centers and power facilities. The council will also approve July 2026 financial reports, accept the annexation of 6.972 acres from Richland Township, and vacate a paper alley near Danforth Street. No public hearing is scheduled for this meeting, though one is required before the zoning amendment can be adopted.
- First reading of ordinance establishing 12-month moratorium on data center development
- First reading of zoning text amendment defining data centers and power generating facilities
- First reading of ordinance accepting annexation of 6.972 acres in Richland Township
- First reading of ordinance vacating rights-of-way north of 330-338 Danforth Street
- Approval of July 2026 bank reconciliation, expense, revenue, and cash reports
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY AUGUST 25, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
SPECIAL GUEST: NONE
JULY 2026 FINANCIAL REPORTS
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT FOR DATA CENTERS AND
POWER GENERATING FACILITIES, DEFINING THEIR USE AND CLASSIFICATION, AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY(THIS ORDINANCE WILL NEED A PUBLIC HEARING IN A COUNCIL MEETING, BEFORE LEGISLATION
CAN BE ADOPTED, THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE ANNOUNCED ONCE A DATE IS ESTABLISHED)
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A TWELVE-MONTH MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE,
REVIEW, PROCESSING, AND APPROVAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR DATA CENTER DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE
MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF DEFIANCE, OHIO; DIRECTING A STUDY OF REGULATIONS GOVERNING
DATA CENTER DEVELOPMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO APPLY FOR A GRANT FROM THE
OHIO PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION TO ASSIST WITH THE REPLACEMENT OF PAVEMENT ALONG SHERWOOD
DRIVE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE ANNEXATION OF 6.972 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED IN
RICHLAND TOWNSHIP, DEFIANCE COUNTY, OHIO (R.C. § 709.04)
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE RIGHTS-OF-WAY LOCATED DIRECTLY NORTH OF 330, 332, 334,
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Tue Aug 18, 2026
City Council
Defiance City Council to consider data center zoning and 12-month moratorium
The Defiance City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss zoning and rezoning, specifically two ordinances: one establishing a zoning text amendment for data centers and another enacting a 12-month moratorium on data center development applications. Both ordinances are at first reading. The meeting is limited to these agenda items.
- First reading: Ordinance establishing a zoning text amendment for data centers, defining their use and classification, declaring an emergency
- First reading: Ordinance enacting a 12-month moratorium on review and approval of data center development applications
- Moratorium includes hardship appeal process to Planning Commission and Mayor
- Special meeting called by Council President McMaster, motion by Mast, seconded by Kaufman, unanimous roll call vote
- Traffic Commission to consider appeal on driveway access on August 20
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Defiance City Auditorium
801 S. Clinton, Defiance, OH, 43512
SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY AUGUST 18, 2026
5:00 P.M.
On August 4, 2026 during a Council Meeting, President McMaster request a motion be made to
reconvene a Special Meeting on August 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at the Defiance City Auditorium,
801 S. Clinton to discuss Zoning and Rezoning on areas in Defiance and the two Ordinances
listed below, Mast made the motion to have the Special Meeting on August 18, 2026 at
5:00p.m.: seconded by Kaufman: Roll Call Vote: Corbitt - yes; Engel - yes; Hancock- yes; Krutsch
- yes; Waxler - yes; Kaufman – yes; Mast – yes, the Motion carried
Doors will open at 4:00, please enter the front doors of the auditorium, parking at Don Miller
Dr.
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT FOR DATA CENTERS, DEFINING
THEIR USE AND CLASSIFICATION, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE ENACTING A TWELVE-MONTH MORATORIUM ON THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL
OF ANY APPLICATION FOR A DATA CENTER DEVELOPMENT OR DATA CENTER FACILITY SITE PLAN WITHIN THE
MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES
Council Rules 6.2
NO BUSINESS WILL BE ENTERTAINED OTHER THAN THE MATTERS RECITED IN THE AGENDA
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ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
P.M.
DATE (2026)
AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF A WHOLE
McMASTER
7:00
TUESDAY
AUGUST
NO MEETING
BUILDING & LANDS
ENGEL
7:00
TUESDAY
AUGUST
NO MEETING
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Mon Aug 17, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to consider vacating alley on Nicholas Street
The Defiance Planning Commission will meet to consider a request to vacate a 12-foot alley behind properties on Nicholas and Gibson Streets. The applicant, Christian M. Hoffman, seeks to vacate the alley, which has power lines requiring an easement. All surrounding property owners have signed the petition. The meeting will also include approval of the July 20, 2026 minutes.
- Alley vacation request for 0.047 acres at 616 Nicholas Street, Defiance, OH
- Alley located behind 610, 616, 622 Nicholas Street and 611, 613, 623 Gibson
- Applicant: Christian M. Hoffman, Clemens, Korhn, Liming, & Warncke, Ltd.
- Power lines in alley require easement for maintenance
- All surrounding property owners have signed the petition
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Planning Commission
AGENDA
Monday, August 17, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
Community Room, 631 Perry Street, Defiance
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:
ITEM 1:
Roll Call of Members
ITEM 2:
Approval of the July 20, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting minutes.
PLANNING ITEMS:
ITEM 1:
ALLEY VACATION REQUEST
Let Lie from July 2026
PROJECT LOCATION:
616 NICHOLAS STREET, DEFIANCE, OH 43512.
APPLICANT:
CHRISTIAN M. HOFFMAN, CLEMENS, KORHN, LIMING, &
WARNCKE, LTD., 419 FIFTH STREET, SUITE 1030, DEFIANCE,
OH 43512.
Description:
Approximately, 0.047 acres, a 12’ alley located to the rear of the properties at 610, 616,
622 Nicholas Street and 611, 613, 623 Gibson in Holgate’s Addition, City of Defiance,
Defiance Township, Defiance County, OH. The applicant is requesting to vacate this
developed alley. All surrounding property owners have signed the petition. The alley has
power lines. An easement would be necessary to maintain the power lines.
CLERK’S REPORT
PUBLIC INPUT AND DISCUSSION
ADJOURNMENT
The next Planning Commission meeting is Monday, September 21, 2026.
Mon Aug 17, 2026
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission to review equipment operator and building maintenance jobs
The Defiance Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes from April 20, 2026, and discuss new business items, including an equipment operator position and a building maintenance crew leader job description. No votes or decisions are noted on the agenda beyond these items.
- Approval of minutes from April 20, 2026
- Discussion of Equipment Operator position
- Review of Building Maintenance Crew Leader job description
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✓ Decidido: Civil Service Commission approves new Equipment Operator hiring process
The Defiance Civil Service Commission declared the current Equipment Operator eligibility list expired and approved a new hiring process, including an oral interview with a 60% passing score and advertising on multiple platforms. They also adopted a new Building Maintenance Crew Leader job description requested by the AFSCME union. Both motions passed unanimously.
- Declared Equipment Operator eligibility list expired due to low candidate count (unanimous)
- Approved new Equipment Operator hiring process with oral interview, 60% passing score, and advertising on Indeed, Ohio Municipal League, Ohio Means Jobs, Crescent News, and city website/Facebook (unanimous)
- Adopted Building Maintenance Crew Leader job description as submitted (unanimous)
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City of Defiance
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
631 Perry Street
Defiance, OH 43512
Phone: 419-784-2101
Fax: 419-784-4858
Email: choman@cityofdefiance.com
AGENDA
Meeting of the Civil Service Commission
Monday, August 17, 2026 at 5:15 p.m.
Front Conference Room of 631 Perry Street
1. Approval of Minutes from April 20, 2026
2. NEW BUSINESS
A. Equipment Operator
B.
Building Maintenance Crew Leader Job
Description
The next regular meeting is scheduled for
September 21, 2026 at 5:15 p.m.
cc: Mayor Mike McCann, Ryan Mack, Sean O’Donnell, Lanie Lambert, Chelsea Gerding
STEPHEN F. KORHN, Esq., Chairman
NORM WALKER, Member
TIM WHETSTONE, Member
CARRIN HOMAN, Clerk
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STEPHEN F. KORHN, Esq., Chairman
NORM WALKER, Member
TIM WHETSTONE, Member
CARRIN HOMAN, Clerk
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
August 17, 2026
5:15 pm — Front Conference Room — 631 Perry Street
Present: CSC Members: Chairman S. Korhn, N. Walker, T. Whetstone and Clerk C. Homan
Guests: Human Resources Manager Lanie Lambert
CALL TO ORDER .
Clerk C. Homan assured the Civil Service Commission (CSC) is in compliance with all Sunshine Law
notices. The meeting was called to order at 5:15pm in the Front Conference Room, located at 631
Perry Street, by Chairman S. Korhn.
1. Approval of Minutes from the April 20, 2026 Meeting
Motion: N. Walker made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 20, 2026 meeting
as presented. T. Whetstone seconded the motion. All members voted aye, and the
motion carried.
2. New Business
A. Equipment Operator
C. Homan explained the current list was certified in May 2026 with only two names and one of those
candidates has been hired. The City would like to mark the current list expired due to a low number
of candidates and establish a new list.
Motion: Chairman S. Korhn made a motion to declare the existing list expired due toa
low number of viable candidates. A new entry level test for Equipment Operator shall
be held using the oral interview process and the evaluation form previously used.
Advertisements for the position will be on Indeed.com, Ohio Municipal League, Ohio
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Tue Aug 11, 2026
City Council
Council regular meeting with no legislation; firefighter recognition only
This is a regular City Council meeting with no legislation items, no public hearing, and no study session. The main agenda item is recognition of B-shift firefighters and Fire Chief Wittkop, along with citizen concerns and routine committee reports. All standing committees report no meetings.
- Special guest recognition of Fire Chief Wittkop, B-shift firefighters, and Mr. Stover
- Citizen concerns period (5 minutes per speaker)
- Traffic Commission meeting scheduled for August 20 to consider a driveway access appeal
- Board of Control meetings posted at 631 Perry Street
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY AUGUST 11, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
SPECIAL GUEST: FIRE CHIEF WITTKOP, B-SHIFT FIREFIGHTERS AND MR. STOVER; B-SHIFT RECOGNITION
COUNCIL IS HAVING A REGULAR MEETING
NO LEGISLATION ITEMS
STUDY SESSION: NONE
CITIZEN CONCERNS: NAME FOR THE RECORD (5 MINS)
LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
P.M.
DATE (2026)
AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF A WHOLE
McMASTER
7:00
TUESDAY
AUGUST
NO MEETING
BUILDING & LANDS
ENGEL
7:00
TUESDAY
AUGUST
NO MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HANCOCK
7:00
TUESDAY
AUGUST
NO MEETING
FINANCE & BUDGET
WAXLER
7:00
TUESDAY
AUGUST
NO MEETING
POLICE & FIRE
CORBITT
7:00
TUESDAY
AUGUST
NO MEETING
PUBLIC RELATIONS
KRUTSCH
7:00
TUESDAY
AUGUST
NO MEETING
PUBLIC UTILITIES, GAS & LIGHTS
KAUFMAN
7:00
TUESDAY
AUGUST
NO MEETING
SEWER & SANITATION
KAUFMAN
7:00
TUESDAY
AUGUST
NO MEETING
STREETS & SIDEWALKS
MAST
7:00
TUESDAY
AUGUST
NO MEETING
WATERWORKS – SERVICE
KRUTSCH
7:00
TUESDAY
AUGUST
NO MEETING
TRAFFIC COMMISSION:
MACK. Mayor. Zeedyk. Herbert. Wittkop.
Sprow. Waxler. Mast. Krutsch
4:30
THURSDAY
AUGUST 20
CONSIDER AN APPEAL ON A DRIVEWAY ACCESS
BOARD OF CONTROL MEETING:
MAYOR. Mack. Sprague. Cereghin
1:30 MONDAY
9:00 A.M.
THURSDAY
MONDAY and
THURSDAY
POSTED AT 631 PERRY STREET
MEETINGS IN FR …
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Tue Aug 4, 2026
City Council
Defiance City Council to hold regular meeting on August 4, 2026
The City Council is holding a regular meeting. The agenda contains no legislation items, public hearings, or study sessions.
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY AUGUST 4, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
SPECIAL GUEST: NONE
COUNCIL IS HAVING A REGULAR MEETING
NO LEGISLATION ITEMS
STUDY SESSION: NONE
CITIZEN CONCERNS: NAME FOR THE RECORD (5 MINS)
LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
P.M. DATE (2026) AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF A WHOLE
McMASTER 7:00 TUESDAY
AUGUST NO MEETING
BUILDING & LANDS
ENGEL 7:00 TUESDAY
AUGUST NO MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HANCOCK 7:00 TUESDAY
AUGUST NO MEETING
FINANCE & BUDGET
WAXLER 7:00 TUESDAY
AUGUST NO MEETING
POLICE & FIRE
CORBITT 7:00 TUESDAY
AUGUST NO MEETING
PUBLIC RELATIONS
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY
AUGUST NO MEETING
PUBLIC UTILITIES, GAS & LIGHTS
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY
AUGUST NO MEETING
SEWER & SANITATION
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY
AUGUST NO MEETING
STREETS & SIDEWALKS
MAST 7:00 TUESDAY
AUGUST NO MEETING
WATERWORKS – SERVICE
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY
AUGUST NO MEETING
TRAFFIC COMMISSION:
MACK. Mayor. Zeedyk. Herbert. Wittkop.
Sprow. Waxler. Mast. Krutsch
4:30 THURSDAY
AUGUST 20 CONSIDER AN APPEAL ON A DRIVEWAY ACCESS
BOARD OF CONTROL MEETING:
MAYOR. Mack. Sprague
1:30 MONDAY
9:00 A.M.
THURSDAY
MONDAY and
THURSDAY
POSTED AT 631 PERRY STREET
MEETINGS IN FRONT CONFERENCE ROOM
Tue Jul 28, 2026
City Council
City Council to approve June 2026 financial reports
The Defiance City Council will hold a regular meeting to approve monthly financial reports for June 2026, including bank reconciliation, expenses, revenue, and cash statements. No public hearings or special guests are scheduled, and no ordinances will receive a first reading.
- First reading of ordinance for Riverside Cemetery improvements (no dollar amount specified)
- Approval of June 2026 financial reports: bank reconciliation, expenses, revenue, and cash statement
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY JULY 28, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
SPECIAL GUEST: NONE
JUNE 2026 FINANCIAL REPORTS
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE
RIVERSIDE CEMETERY AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
STUDY SESSION: NONE
CITIZEN CONCERNS: NAME FOR THE RECORD (5 MINS)
LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
P.M. DATE (2026) AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF A WHOLE
McMASTER 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
BUILDING & LANDS
ENGEL 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HANCOCK 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
FINANCE & BUDGET
WAXLER 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
POLICE & FIRE
CORBITT 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
PUBLIC RELATIONS
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
PUBLIC UTILITIES, GAS & LIGHTS
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
SEWER & SANITATION
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
STREETS & SIDEWALKS
MAST 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
WATERWORKS – SERVICE
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
TRAFFIC COMMISSION:
MACK. Mayor. Zeedyk. Herbert. Wittkop.
Sprow. Waxler. Mast. Krutsch
5:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
BOARD OF CONTROL MEETING:
MAYOR. Mack. O’Donnell. Sprague
1:30 MONDAY
9:00 A.M.
THURSDAY
MONDAY and
THURSDAY
POSTED AT 631 PERRY STREET
MEETINGS IN FRONT CONFERENCE ROOM
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Tue Jul 28, 2026
City Council
Defiance Council to vote on data center zoning rules and 12-month moratorium
The Defiance City Council will hold a special meeting to consider two ordinances related to data centers: one establishing zoning definitions and classifications for data centers, and another enacting a 12-month moratorium on new data center development applications within city limits. The meeting was called by Council President McMaster and seconded by Councilmember Corbitt.
- First reading of ordinance defining data centers, data center campuses, and data warehousing facilities under zoning code
- First reading of 12-month moratorium on data center development applications and site plans
- Emergency declaration for immediate effectiveness of zoning amendment if passed
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY JULY 28, 2026
5:00 P.M.
On June 23, 2026 during a Council Meeting, President McMaster request a motion be made for
a Special Meeting July 28, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers to discuss Zoning and
Rezoning on areas in Defiance, Corbitt made the motion, seconded by Kaufman, Voice Vote all
in favor, motion carried
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT FOR DATA CENTERS, DEFINING
THEIR USE AND CLASSIFICATION, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE ENACTING A TWELVE-MONTH MORATORIUM ON THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL
OF ANY APPLICATION FOR A DATA CENTER DEVELOPMENT OR DATA CENTER FACILITY SITE PLAN WITHIN THE
MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES
Council Rules 6.2
NO BUSINESS WILL BE ENTERTAINED OTHER THAN THE MATTERS RECITED IN THE AGENDA
LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
P.M. DATE (2026) AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF A WHOLE
McMASTER 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
BUILDING & LANDS
ENGEL 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HANCOCK 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
FINANCE & BUDGET
WAXLER 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
POLICE & FIRE
CORBITT 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
PUBLIC RELATIONS
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
PUBLIC UTILITIES, GAS & LIGHTS
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
SEWER & SANITATION
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026
City Council
No City Council meeting scheduled for July 21, 2026
The agenda indicates there is no meeting scheduled for July 21, 2026. The next scheduled sessions are a special meeting and a regular meeting both occurring on July 28, 2026.
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY JULY 21, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
SPECIAL GUEST: NONE
NO MEETING
NEXT MEETING WILL BE A
SPECIAL MEETING JULY 28, 2026 STARTING AT 5:00
AND A
REGULAR MEETING JULY 28, 2026 STARTING AT 7:00
STUDY SESSION: NONE
CITIZEN CONCERNS: NAME FOR THE RECORD (5 MINS)
LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
P.M. DATE (2026) AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF A WHOLE
McMASTER 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
BUILDING & LANDS
ENGEL 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HANCOCK 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
FINANCE & BUDGET
WAXLER 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
POLICE & FIRE
CORBITT 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
PUBLIC RELATIONS
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
PUBLIC UTILITIES, GAS & LIGHTS
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
SEWER & SANITATION
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
STREETS & SIDEWALKS
MAST 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
WATERWORKS – SERVICE
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
TRAFFIC COMMISSION:
MACK. Mayor. Zeedyk. Herbert. Wittkop.
Sprow. Waxler. Mast. Krutsch
5:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
BOARD OF CONTROL MEETING:
MAYOR. Mack. O’Donnell. Sprague
1:30 MONDAY
9:00 A.M.
THURSDAY
MONDAY and
THURSDAY
POSTED AT 631 PERRY STREET
MEETINGS IN FRONT CONFERENCE ROOM
Mon Jul 20, 2026
Civil Service Commission
July 2026 Civil Service Commission meeting cancelled
The July 20, 2026, meeting of the Civil Service Commission has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 17, 2026.
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City of Defiance
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
631 Perry Street
Defiance, OH 43512
Phone: 419-784-2101
Fax: 419-784-4858
Email: choman@cityofdefiance.com
DUE TO A LACK OF AGENDA ITEMS,
THE JULY 2026
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING
HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for
August 17, 2026 at 5:15pm.
cc: Mayor Mike McCann, Ryan Mack, Sean O’Donnell, Lanie Lambert
STEPHEN F. KORHN, Esq., Chairman
NORM WALKER, Member
TIM WHETSTONE, Member
CARRIN HOMAN, Clerk
Mon Jul 20, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to review variances for industrial and humane society sites
The Planning Commission will consider several variance requests for building setbacks, parking, and materials. The body will also review two alley vacation requests and a construction extension for an apartment project.
- Site plan and variance requests for Fort Defiance Humane Society at 25232 Elliott Road
- Multiple variance requests for a 150,000 SF industrial facility at 25239 Elliott Road
- Rear yard setback variance for an addition at 391 Maumee River Crossing
- Alley vacation requests for 334 Danforth Street and 616 Nicholas Street
- PUD construction extension request for Defiance Place Apartments at 1850 North Clinton Street
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Planning Commission
AGENDA
Monday, July 20, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
Community Room, 631 Perry Street, Defiance
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:
ITEM 1: Roll Call of Members
ITEM 2: Approval of the June 20, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting minutes.
PLANNING ITEMS:
ITEM 1: VARANCE REQUEST & SITE PLAN REVIEW
Let Lie from June 2026
PROJECT LOCATION: 25232 ELLIOTT ROAD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512.
APPLICANT: FORT DEFIANCE HUMANE SOCIETY, INC., 7169 ST RT 15,
DEFIANCE, OH 43512.
Description:
Parcel J08-0018-0-011-00 is approximately 6.64 acres located in Section 18PT, NW 1/4 of
the City of Defiance, Richland Township, Defiance County, OH. This parcel is currently in
the annexation process. The applicant is requesting a site plan review to allow for the
construction of a new location for the Defiance County Humane Society. The applicant is
requesting the following variances:
-Variance request to reduce the required 100’ side yard setback to 85’ per City of
Defiance Planning and Zoning Code, Chapter 1169.08C.10.a.
-Variance request to eliminate the required number of bicycle parking spaces from
2 to 0 per City of Defiance Planning and Zoning Code, Chapter 1175.04.C.
ITEM 2: VARIANCE REQUEST
PROJECT LOCATION: 25239 ELLIOTT ROAD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512.
APPLICANT: FORT WINCHESTER INVESTMENT 2, LLC, 1978 THOMAS E.
KELLER BLVD., DEFIANCE, OH 43512.
Description:
Parcel split from J12-0007-0-006-00 is approximately 8.735 acres located in Section 7 PT,
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Tue Jul 14, 2026
City Council
City Council considers ordinance to vacate riverfront right-of-way
The Defiance City Council will meet on July 14, 2026, at City Hall for its regular session. The council is scheduled for a third reading of an ordinance to vacate right-of-way in lots between the Maumee and Auglaize Rivers. Members will also hear five minutes of citizen concerns and assign liaison duties. All standing committees are listed as having no meetings this month.
- Third reading of an ordinance vacating right-of-way in lots between the Maumee and Auglaize Rivers
- Five-minute public comment period for residents to state name and address for the record
- Liaison assignments for council members to various city committees
- Committee schedules listed with no meeting status for July 2026
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY JULY 14, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
SPECIAL GUEST: NONE
THIRD READING: AN ORDINANCE VACATING RIGHT-OF-WAY IN THE LOTS BETWEEN THE MAUMEE AND
AUGLAIZE RIVERS IN THE CITY OF DEFIANCE, OHIO
STUDY SESSION: NONE
CITIZEN CONCERNS: NAME & ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD (5 MINS)
LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
P.M. DATE (2026) AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF A WHOLE
McMASTER 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
BUILDING & LANDS
ENGEL 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HANCOCK 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
FINANCE & BUDGET
WAXLER 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
POLICE & FIRE
CORBITT 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
PUBLIC RELATIONS
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
PUBLIC UTILITIES, GAS & LIGHTS
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
SEWER & SANITATION
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
STREETS & SIDEWALKS
MAST 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
WATERWORKS – SERVICE
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
TRAFFIC COMMISSION:
MACK. Mayor. Zeedyk. Herbert. Wittkop.
Sprow. Waxler. Mast. Krutsch
5:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
BOARD OF CONTROL MEETING:
MAYOR. Mack. O’Donnell. Sprague
1:30 MONDAY
9:00 A.M.
THURSDAY
MONDAY and
THURSDAY
POSTED AT 631 PERRY STREET
MEETINGS IN FRONT CONFERENCE ROOM
Exhibit A
Tue Jul 7, 2026
City Council
El Concejo Municipal de Defiance discute centros de datos y contrato de permisos en línea
El Concejo Municipal escuchará una discusión sobre los centros de datos y una posible moratoria o asamblea municipal. Además, el concejo está considerando una ordenanza para un programa de pagos y permisos en línea.
- Discusión sobre centros de datos y propuesta para una asamblea municipal o moratoria
- Ordenanza para vacar el derecho de paso en los lotes entre los ríos Maumee y Auglaize
- Ordenanza que autoriza un contrato con iWorQ Systems para un programa de pagos y permisos en línea
- Contrato de iWorQ Systems: factura prorrateada de $11,480.00 y tarifa de configuración de $3,500.00
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY JULY 7, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
SPECIAL GUEST: REBECCA RUPP – DISCUSSION ON DATA CENTERS AND PROPOSAL FOR A TOWN HALL OR
MORATORIUM
SECOND READING: AN ORDINANCE VACATING RIGHT-OF-WAY IN THE LOTS BETWEEN THE MAUMEE AND
AUGLAIZE RIVERS IN THE CITY OF DEFIANCE, OHIO
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIOZING A CONTRACT FOR AN ONLINE PERMITTING AND PAYMENT
PROGRAM AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
STUDY SESSION: NONE
CITIZEN CONCERNS: NAME & ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD (5 MINS)
LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
P.M.
DATE (2026)
AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF A WHOLE
McMASTER
7:00
TUESDAY
JULY
NO MEETING
BUILDING & LANDS
ENGEL
7:00
TUESDAY
JULY
NO MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HANCOCK
7:00
TUESDAY
JULY
NO MEETING
FINANCE & BUDGET
WAXLER
7:00
TUESDAY
JULY
NO MEETING
POLICE & FIRE
CORBITT
7:00
TUESDAY
JULY
NO MEETING
PUBLIC RELATIONS
KRUTSCH
7:00
TUESDAY
JULY
NO MEETING
PUBLIC UTILITIES, GAS & LIGHTS
KAUFMAN
7:00
TUESDAY
JULY
NO MEETING
SEWER & SANITATION
KAUFMAN
7:00
TUESDAY
JULY
NO MEETING
STREETS & SIDEWALKS
MAST
7:00
TUESDAY
JULY
NO MEETING
WATERWORKS – SERVICE
KRUTSCH
7:00
TUESDAY
JULY
NO MEETING
TRAFFIC COMMISSION:
MACK. Mayor. Zeedyk. Herbert. Wittkop.
Sprow. Waxler. Mast. Krutsch
5:00
TUESDAY
JULY
NO ME …
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Tue Jun 30, 2026
City Council
El Concejo se reúne sin temas de negocios programados
La reunión regular del 30 de junio del Concejo Municipal de Defiance no incluye audiencias públicas, sesiones de estudio ni reuniones de comités. La agenda enumera únicamente inquietudes de los ciudadanos y asignaciones de enlace, y todos los comités informan 'no meeting'. Esta es una sesión procesal sin decisiones ni discusiones planificadas.
- No hay audiencias públicas ni invitados especiales programados
- Todas las reuniones de comités fueron canceladas para el 30 de junio
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY JUNE 30, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
SPECIAL GUEST: NONE
NO MEETING
NEXT REGULAR MEETING
JULY 7,2026
STUDY SESSION: NONE
CITIZEN CONCERNS: NAME & ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD (5 MINS)
LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
P.M. DATE (2026) AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF A WHOLE
McMASTER 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
BUILDING & LANDS
ENGEL 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HANCOCK 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
FINANCE & BUDGET
WAXLER 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
POLICE & FIRE
CORBITT 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
PUBLIC RELATIONS
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
PUBLIC UTILITIES, GAS & LIGHTS
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
SEWER & SANITATION
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
STREETS & SIDEWALKS
MAST 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
WATERWORKS – SERVICE
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
TRAFFIC COMMISSION:
MACK. Mayor. Zeedyk. Herbert. Wittkop.
Sprow. Waxler. Mast. Krutsch
5:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
BOARD OF CONTROL MEETING:
MAYOR. Mack. O’Donnell. Sprague
1:30 MONDAY
9:00 A.M.
THURSDAY
MONDAY and
THURSDAY
POSTED AT 631 PERRY STREET
MEETINGS IN FRONT CONFERENCE ROOM
Tue Jun 23, 2026
City Council
Primera lectura de la ordenanza para adjudicar el contrato de marcado de pavimento
El Concejo Municipal de Defiance llevará a cabo una reunión regular con el reconocimiento del jefe de bomberos y los bomberos del turno B, la aprobación de los informes financieros de mayo de 2026 y las primeras lecturas de cuatro ordenanzas. Estas incluyen la anulación de un derecho de paso, la designación de la Community Improvement Corporation como agente de desarrollo económico, la adjudicación de un contrato de marcado de pavimento y la autorización de una solicitud de subvención de Nature Works. No hay audiencias públicas ni sesiones de estudio programadas.
- Reconocimiento del Jefe de Bomberos Wittkop, el Sr. Stover y los bomberos del turno B
- Aprobación de los informes financieros de mayo de 2026 (conciliación bancaria, gastos, ingresos, efectivo)
- Primera lectura de la ordenanza para anular el derecho de paso entre los ríos Maumee y Auglaize
- Primera lectura de la ordenanza que designa a la Community Improvement Corporation of Defiance County como agente de desarrollo económico
- Primera lectura de la ordenanza para adjudicar un contrato de marcado de pavimento en toda la ciudad (emergencia)
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY JUNE 23, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
SPECIAL GUEST: FIRE CHIEF WITTKOP, MR. STOVER AND B-SHIFT FIREFIGHTERS - RECOGNITION
MAY 2026 FINANCIAL REPORTS
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE VACATING RIGHT-OF-WAY IN THE LOTS BETWEEN THE MAUMEE AND
AUGLAIZE RIVERS IN THE CITY OF DEFIANCE, OHIO
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION OF DEFIANCE
COUNTY AS THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENT FOR THE CITY
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR PAVEMENT MARKING THROUGHOUT THE CITY
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO APPLY FOR A NATURE WORKS
GRANT FROM THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
STUDY SESSION: NONE
CITIZEN CONCERNS: NAME & ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD (5 MINS)
LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
P.M. DATE (2026) AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF A WHOLE
McMASTER 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
BUILDING & LANDS
ENGEL 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HANCOCK 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
FINANCE & BUDGET
WAXLER 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
POLICE & FIRE
CORBITT 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
PUBLIC RELATIONS
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
PUBLIC UTILITIES, GAS & LIGHTS
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
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Tue Jun 16, 2026
City Council
El Concejo se reúne sin audiencias ni reuniones de comité
El Concejo Municipal de Defiance llevará a cabo una reunión ordinaria sin audiencias públicas, invitados especiales ni reuniones de comité programadas. Todas las sesiones de los comités figuran como 'NO MEETING', y la agenda consiste únicamente en asuntos procesales como inquietudes ciudadanas y asignaciones de enlace.
- Todas las reuniones de comité (Building & Lands, Economic Development, Finance & Budget, etc.) están canceladas para el 16 de junio
- La reunión de la Board of Control del 15 de junio de 2026 está cancelada
- La próxima reunión ordinaria del Concejo Municipal es el 23 de junio de 2026
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY JUNE 16, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
SPECIAL GUEST: NONE
NO MEETING
NEXT REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 23, 2026
STUDY SESSION: NONE
CITIZEN CONCERNS: NAME & ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD (5 MINS)
LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
P.M. DATE (2026) AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF A WHOLE
McMASTER 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
BUILDING & LANDS
ENGEL 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HANCOCK 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
FINANCE & BUDGET
WAXLER 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
POLICE & FIRE
CORBITT 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
PUBLIC RELATIONS
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
PUBLIC UTILITIES, GAS & LIGHTS
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
SEWER & SANITATION
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
STREETS & SIDEWALKS
MAST 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
WATERWORKS – SERVICE
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
TRAFFIC COMMISSION:
MACK. Mayor. Zeedyk. Herbert. Wittkop.
Sprow. Waxler. Mast. Krutsch
5:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
BOARD OF CONTROL MEETING:
MAYOR. Mack. O’Donnell. Sprague
1:30 MONDAY
9:00 A.M.
THURSDAY
MONDAY and
THURSDAY
BOC MEETING JUNE 15, 2026 CANCELLED
POSTED AT 631 PERRY STREET
MEETINGS IN FRONT CONFERENCE ROOM
Mon Jun 15, 2026
Civil Service Commission
Reunión de la Comisión de Servicio Civil de junio de 2026 cancelada por falta de temas
La reunión de la Comisión de Servicio Civil de junio de 2026 ha sido cancelada debido a la falta de temas en la agenda. La próxima reunión ordinaria está programada para el 20 de julio de 2026.
- Reunión cancelada; no hay temas para discutir
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City of Defiance
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
631 Perry Street
Defiance, OH 43512
Phone: 419-784-2101
Fax: 419-784-4858
Email: choman@cityofdefiance.com
DUE TO A LACK OF AGENDA ITEMS,
THE JUNE 2026
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING
HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for
July 20, 2026 at 5:15pm.
cc: Mayor Mike McCann, Ryan Mack, Sean O’Donnell, Lanie Lambert
STEPHEN F. KORHN, Esq., Chairman
NORM WALKER, Member
TIM WHETSTONE, Member
CARRIN HOMAN, Clerk
Mon Jun 15, 2026
Planning Commission
Comisión de Planeamiento revisará el plan de sitio de una instalación industrial de 150,000 pies cuadrados
La Comisión de Planeamiento considerará una revisión del plan de sitio para una nueva instalación industrial de 150,000 pies cuadrados en un lote dividido de 8849 Carpenter Road. Otros temas incluyen una enmienda al mapa/USP con variaciones para seis unidades de vivienda en 224 Van Buren, una solicitud de variación para dos casas de línea de lote cero en 395 y 399 Maumee River Crossing, un permiso de uso condicional para un servicio profesional en 603 N. Clinton Street, una vacación de calle suplementaria en 636 Jackson Street y una revisión del plan de sitio para una nueva ubicación de la Sociedad Humanitaria en 0 Elliott Road. La comisión también discutirá cambios al Código de Planeamiento y Zonificación para recomendarlos al Concejo Municipal.
- Revisión del plan de sitio para una instalación industrial de 150,000 pies cuadrados en 8.735 acres divididos de 8849 Carpenter Road (solicitante: Fort Winchester Investment 2, LLC)
- Enmienda al mapa/USP con variaciones para 2 edificios de tres familias (6 unidades) en 224 Van Buren, incluyendo una reducción del frente de la propiedad de 25' a 14'
- Solicitudes de variación para dos unidades unifamiliares de línea de lote cero en 395 y 399 Maumee River Crossing, reduciendo el ancho del lote, el área del lote y los retiros
- Permiso de uso condicional para un servicio profesional en el distrito R-3 en 603 N. Clinton Street (Distrito de Superposición de College)
- Revisión del plan de sitio para una nueva ubicación de la Sociedad Humanitaria del Condado de Defiance en 6.64 acres en 0 Elliott Road (actualmente en proceso de anexión)
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✓ Decidido: Planning Commission approves several zoning variances and industrial site plan
The Planning Commission approved a PUD and variances for new housing at 224 Van Buren and multiple variances for zero-lot-line units at Maumee River Crossing. A conditional use permit for professional services at 603 N. Clinton Street was granted, and a site plan for a 150,000 SF industrial facility was approved pending further information. The commission also recommended zoning code changes regarding data centers to City Council.
- Approved variance to reduce front yard setback from 25' to 14' at 224 Van Buren
- Approved Map Amendment/PUD for 6 housing units at 224 Van Buren and recommended to City Council
- Approved five variances for lot width, area, and setbacks for units at 395 & 399 Maumee River Crossing
- Approved Conditional Use Permit for professional services at 603 N. Clinton Street
- Approved supplemental street vacation at 636 Jackson Street with amended survey and recommended to Council
- Tabled ('Let Lie') site plan for Fort Defiance Humane Society until August meeting
- Approved site plan for 150,000 SF industrial facility at 8849 Carpenter Road pending staff information
- Recommended Zoning Code changes for data centers and power generating facilities to City Council
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Planning Commission
AGENDA
Monday, June 15, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
Community Room, 631 Perry Street, Defiance
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:
ITEM 1: Roll Call of Members
ITEM 2: Approval of the May 18, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting minutes.
PLANNING ITEMS:
ITEM 1: MAP AMENDMENT/PUD WITH VARIANCE REQUESTS
PROJECT LOCATION: 224 VAN BUREN, DEFIANCE, OH 43512.
APPLICANT: BRIAN CAMPBELL, 2356 SOUTH CLINTON STREET, DEFIANCE,
OH 43512.
Description:
Parcels B01 -3122-0-026-00 and B01 -3122-0-025-00 are approximately 0.544 acres
located in North Defiance Addition Lots 34 and 35 of the City of Defiance, Noble Township,
Defiance County, OH. The applicant is requesting a map amendment to include a PUD
Overlay District with the underlying zone to be R -3: Medium to High Density Residence
District. This PUD would include 2 three-family buildings for a total of 6 new housing units.
The existing house on the property will be demolished. The applicant is also requesting
the following variances:
-Variance request to reduce the required 25’ front yard setback to 14’ per City of
Defiance Planning and Zoning Code, Chapter 1173.02-1 chart.
ITEM 2: VARIANCE REQUEST
PROJECT LOCATION: 395 & 399 MAUMEE RIVER CROSSING, DEFIANCE, OH 43512.
APPLICANT: KUHLMAN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, BOX 432, OTTAWA, OH
45875.
Description:
Parcel I06-0022-0-006-00, located Section 22 PT 1/4, City of Defiance, Noble Township,
Defiance County, OH. Applicant is requesting the following varianc …
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ATTENDANCE:
City of Defiance
Planning Commission
June 15, 2026, Meeting Minutes
Name
Ryan Mack*
‘Steve Hoffman Jr*
! Title
Defiance City Planning Commission Chairman,
Defiance City Administrator (Representative to Defiance Reinvestment Area Committee)
Defiance City Planning Commission Vice-Chairman
‘Connie Seimet “Defiance City Planning Commission Secretary > XG
* Voting Members of Committee
OTHERS PRESENT (as noted on “sign in” sheet):
Name Company Address Phone No.
Lisa Fry White Raven Properties 426 Clinton St., Defiance 419-576-5775
Brian Campbell
Campbell Home
Improvements
2356 S. Clinton Street, Defiance, OH
43512
419-789-5670
Rob Miller
KIP
Sherwood, OH (?)
419-769-2330
David Brenner
116 Greer Street
419-784-0132
Staci Kaufman
391 Maumee River Crossing
419-203-1595
Charles Heitmeyer
394 Maumee River Crossing
419-439-0769
Michael Wahl
Keller Industrial Properties
1978 Thomas E. Keller Blvd.
419-784-2753
Greg Bockrath
Bockrath & Associates
115 S. Fair Avenue, Suite A, Ottawa, OH
45875
419-523-5789
Randy Deniston
F.D.H.S.
St_Rt. 15, Defiance, OH 43512
419-467-4954
Jim Weaner
Jaxson Enterprises
1104 E. River Drive, Defiance, OH 43512
419-438-7547
Todd Helberg (did not
sign in)
Crescent News
Chairman Mack called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. with a quorum present.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:
ITEM_1:
ITEM 2:
Roll Call of Members.
Mr. Shindler made a motion to approve the May 18, 2026, Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes; Mr. Hoff …
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Tue Jun 9, 2026
City Council
El Concejo creará un Fondo de Mejoras de Capital para Parques y el Frente Ribereño de $3.6M
El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo votaciones de tercera lectura sobre la creación de un Fondo de Mejoras de Capital para Parques y el Frente Ribereño de $3.6 millones, la modificación de las apropiaciones de 2026 y la autorización de transferencias mensuales de fondos. En una segunda lectura se considerará un plan de asistencia para la reubicación y contra el desplazamiento. En una primera lectura se presentará una resolución para imponer un impuesto de renovación con aumento para la Defiance Public Library.
- Tercera lectura: Ordenanza que crea el Fondo de Mejoras de Capital para Parques y el Frente Ribereño (Fondo #407) con hasta $3.6M acumulados durante 10 años a través de transferencias del Fondo General.
- Tercera lectura: Ordenanza que modifica las apropiaciones de 2026 (Ordenanza 8702).
- Tercera lectura: Ordenanza que autoriza transferencias mensuales de fondos para 2026.
- Segunda lectura: Ordenanza que autoriza al alcalde a ejecutar el Plan de Asistencia para la Reubicación y contra el Desplazamiento (emergencia declarada).
- Primera lectura: Resolución de necesidad para imponer un impuesto de renovación con aumento para la Defiance Public Library (excede la limitación de diez milésimas).
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY JUNE 9, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
SPECIAL GUEST: NONE
THIRD READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF PARKS AND RIVERFRONT CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT #407 FUND
THIRD READING: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8702 PASSED DECEMBER 9, 2025 TO MAKE
APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF DEFIANCE, OHIO,
DURING THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026
THIRD READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MONTHLY TRANSFERS OF FUNDS FOR THE CITY OF DEFIANCE,
OHIO FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026
SECOND READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN ANTI-DISPLACEMENT AND
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PLAN AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
FIRST READING: A RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY TO LEVY A RENEWAL WITH AN INCREASE TAX IN EXCESS OF THE
TEN MILL LIMITATION FOR THE DEFIANCE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM SERVICE AREA (Defiance City Charter
§§2.11, 8.02) (R.C. §§5705.03, 5705.23, 5705.25)
Renewal with Increase Library Current Expense Levy
STUDY SESSION: NONE
CITIZEN CONCERNS: NAME & ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD (5 MINS)
LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
P.M. DATE (2026) AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF A WHOLE
McMASTER 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
BUILDING & LANDS
ENGEL 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HANCOCK 7:00 TUESDA …
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Tue Jun 2, 2026
City Council
El Concejo considerará la creación de un Fondo de Mejoras de Capital para Parques y Ribera de $3.6M
El Concejo llevará a cabo segundas lecturas de tres ordenanzas: la creación de un Fondo de Mejoras de Capital para Parques y Ribera (hasta $3.6 millones durante 10 años), la enmienda de las apropiaciones de 2026 y la autorización de transferencias mensuales de fondos. Una primera lectura introducirá una ordenanza para adoptar un Plan de Asistencia para la Reubicación y Contra el Desplazamiento. Todas las reuniones de comité para junio están canceladas.
- Segunda lectura: Ordenanza #407 que crea el Fondo de Mejoras de Capital para Parques y Ribera, con hasta $3,600,000 acumulados durante 10 años provenientes del Fondo General
- Segunda lectura: Ordenanza que enmienda la Ordenanza No. 8702 (9/12/2025) para las apropiaciones de gastos corrientes de 2026
- Segunda lectura: Ordenanza que autoriza transferencias mensuales de fondos para la ciudad para 2026
- Primera lectura: Ordenanza que autoriza al Alcalde a ejecutar un Plan de Asistencia para la Reubicación y Contra el Desplazamiento (emergencia declarada)
- Capacidad de deuda proyectada liberada hasta 2031, con una capacidad acumulada que alcanza los $618,962 por año para 2031
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY JUNE 2, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
SPECIAL GUEST: NONE
SECOND READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIOZING THE CREATION OF PARKS AND RIVERFRONT CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT #407 FUND
SECOND READING: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8702 PASSED DECEMBER 9, 2025 TO MAKE
APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF DEFIANCE, OHIO,
DURING THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026
SECOND READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MONTHLY TRANSFERS OF FUNDS FOR THE CITY OF
DEFIANCE, OHIO FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN ANTI-DISPLACEMENT AND
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PLAN AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
STUDY SESSION: NONE
CITIZEN CONCERNS: NAME & ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD (5 MINS)
LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
P.M. DATE (2026) AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF A WHOLE
McMASTER 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
BUILDING & LANDS
ENGEL 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HANCOCK 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
FINANCE & BUDGET
WAXLER 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
POLICE & FIRE
CORBITT 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
PUBLIC RELATIONS
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
PUBLIC UTILITIES, GAS & LIGHTS
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
SEWER & SANITATION
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUES …
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Tue May 26, 2026
City Council
El Concejo considerará la creación de $9.6M en fondos de mejoras de capital para parques y seguridad pública
El Concejo Municipal de Defiance llevará a cabo las primeras lecturas de ordenanzas para crear fondos de mejoras de capital dedicados a parques/ribera (hasta $3.6M) y policía/bomberos (hasta $6M), financiados mediante transferencias mensuales del Fondo General durante un periodo de hasta 10 años. El concejo también considerará resoluciones para solicitar subvenciones estatales para el reemplazo de la acera del puente ferroviario de North Clinton Street, mejoras en Power Dam y Carpenter Road, y dos programas de Subvenciones en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario. Los informes financieros de abril de 2026 también están pendientes de aprobación.
- Primera lectura: ordenanza que crea el Fondo de Mejoras de Capital de Parques y Ribera #407, con una acumulación máxima de $3,600,000 durante hasta 10 años a partir del 1 de junio de 2026
- Primera lectura: ordenanza que crea el Fondo de Mejoras de Capital de Policía y Bomberos #406, con una acumulación máxima de $6,000,000 durante hasta 10 años a partir del 1 de junio de 2026
- Primera lectura: ordenanza que ordena la presentación de una solicitud de subvención para el reemplazo de la acera del puente ferroviario de North Clinton Street
- Primera lectura: ordenanza que ordena la presentación de una solicitud de subvención para mejoras en Power Dam y Carpenter Road
- Primera lectura: resoluciones para solicitar la Subvención de Asignación CDBG y la Subvención de Infraestructura Pública Residencial CDBG para 2026 a través del Departamento de Desarrollo de Ohio
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY MAY 26, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
SPECIAL GUEST: NONE
APRIL 2026 FINANCIAL REPORTS
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION FOR
THE NORTH CLINTON STREET RAILROAD BRIDGE SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION FOR
THE POWER DAM AND CARPENTER ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIOZING THE CREATION OF PARKS AND RIVERFRONT CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT #407 FUND
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF POLICE AND FIRE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
#406 FUND
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8702 PASSED DECEMBER 9, 2025 TO MAKE
APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF DEFIANCE, OHIO,
DURING THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MONTHLY TRANSFERS OF FUNDS FOR THE CITY OF DEFIANCE,
OHIO FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026
FIRST READING: A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO SUBMIT
APPLICATIONS FOR THE ALLOCATION GRANT PROGRAM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
ALLOCATION GRANT PROGRAM YEAR 2026 TO THE OHIO DEPARTMENT O …
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Tue May 19, 2026
City Council
El Consejo se reúne sin elementos sustanciales en el orden del día
El Concejo Municipal celebrará su reunión regular el 19 de mayo de 2026, pero todas las reuniones de comités están canceladas y no se programan audiencias públicas ni invitados especiales. La única acción señalada es un tema de reasfaltado/reparación de pavimento para la reunión del comité de Calles y Aceras del 26 de mayo.
- Todas las reuniones de comités (Finanzas, Policía, Servicios Públicos, etc.) se listan como 'NO HAY REUNIÓN'
- El comité de Calles y Aceras (Mast) se reunirá el 26 de mayo para reasfaltado/reparación de pavimento (tema futuro)
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY MAY 19, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
SPECIAL GUEST: NONE
NO MEETING
NEXT REGULAR MEETING
MAY 26, 2026
STUDY SESSION: NONE
CITIZEN CONCERNS: NAME & ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD (5 MINS)
LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
P.M. DATE (2026) AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF A WHOLE
McMASTER 7:00 TUESDAY - MAY NO MEETING
BUILDING & LANDS
ENGEL 7:00 TUESDAY - MAY
NO MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HANCOCK 7:00 TUESDAY - MAY
NO MEETING
FINANCE & BUDGET
WAXLER 7:00 TUESDAY - MAY NO MEETING
POLICE & FIRE
CORBITT 7:00 TUESDAY - MAY
NO MEETING
PUBLIC RELATIONS
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY - MAY
NO MEETING
PUBLIC UTILITIES, GAS & LIGHTS
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY - MAY NO MEETING
SEWER & SANITATION
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY - MAY NO MEETING
STREETS & SIDEWALKS
MAST 7:00 TUESDAY – MAY 26 STREET RESURFACING/PAVEMENT REPAIR
WATERWORKS – SERVICE
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY - MAY NO MEETING
TRAFFIC COMMISSION:
MACK. Mayor. Zeedyk. Herbert. Wittkop.
Sprow. Waxler. Mast. Krutsch
5:00 TUESDAY - MAY NO MEETING
BOARD OF CONTROL MEETING:
MAYOR. Mack. O’Donnell. Sprague
1:30 MONDAY
9:00 A.M.
THURSDAY
MONDAY and
THURSDAY
POSTED AT 631 PERRY STREET
MEETINGS IN FRONT CONFERENCE ROOM
Mon May 18, 2026
Planning Commission
La Comisión considerará variaciones de letreros para 400 Clinton St y 607 W. Third St
La Comisión de Planificación revisará una solicitud de variación de letreros presentada por Grube Capital Investments, LLC para las propiedades en 400 Clinton Street y 607 West Third Street. La solicitud busca aumentar la altura de montaje, la altura total y las dimensiones de un letrero proyectado en el Central Business District más allá de los límites actuales del código. La comisión también aprobará las actas de la reunión del 20 de abril de 2026 y realizará el pase de lista rutinario.
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión de la Comisión de Planificación del 20 de abril de 2026
- Solicitud de variación de letreros para 400 Clinton St y 607 West Third St para aumentar la altura de montaje a 21‑35 ft, la altura del letrero a 14 ft y las dimensiones a 40" × 168"
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✓ Decidido: Planning Commission approved three sign variances for 400 Clinton & 607 West Third
The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 20, 2026 meeting. It then approved three separate sign variance requests for the Central Business District at 400 Clinton Street and 607 West Third Street, with all voting members recording an aye vote on each motion. The meeting was adjourned with an all‑aye vote.
- Approved April 20, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous aye)
- Approved mounting‑height sign variance (all members voting aye)
- Approved maximum‑height sign variance (all members voting aye)
- Approved dimensions sign variance (all members voting aye)
- Adjourned meeting at 5:03 p.m. (all members voting aye)
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Planning Commission
AGENDA
Monday, May 18, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
Community Room, 631 Perry Street, Defiance
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:
ITEM 1: Roll Call of Members
ITEM 2: Approval of the April 20, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting minutes.
PLANNING ITEMS:
ITEM 1: SIGN VARIANCE REQUEST
PROJECT LOCATION: 400 CLINTON STREET & 607 WEST THIRD STREET, DEFIANCE,
OH 43512.
APPLICANT: GRUBE CAPITAL INVESTMENTS, LLC, C/O KIPP MCCANN, P.O.
BOX 157, DEFIANCE OH 43512.
Description:
Parcel B01 -1012-0-013-00 is located in the Original Plat Canal Land Lot 108, City of
Defiance, Defiance Township, Defiance County, OH. Applicant plans to add new projecting
signage in the Central Business District. The applicant is requesting the following
variances:
- Variance request to increase the mounting heights of a sign in the Central Business
District between a minimum of 10’ and a maximum of 14’ above the pavement to a
minimum of 21’ and a maximum of 35’ per the City of Defiance Planning and Zoning
Code, Chapter 1179.07D.1.
- Variance request to increase the maximum height of a sign in the Central Business
District from 4’ to 14’ per the City of Defiance Planning and Zoning Code, Chapter
1179.07.D.4.
- Variance request to increase the dimensions of a projecting sign in the Central
Business District from 36” long x 30” high to 40” long x 168” high per the City of
Defiance Planning and Zoning Code, Chapter 1179.07.D.8.
CLERK’S REPORT
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Tue May 12, 2026
City Council
Audiencia pública sobre actividades propuestas de CDBG para el desarrollo comunitario
El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una audiencia pública para permitir que los ciudadanos revisen y comenten sobre las actividades propuestas de la Subvención en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG) antes de que las solicitudes sean enviadas al Departamento de Desarrollo de Ohio. El concejo también realizará las primeras lecturas de ordenanzas para renombrar 'Collen Drive' a 'Colleen Drive', crear el Fondo de Mejoras de Capital de Policía y Bomberos #406 y el Fondo de Mejoras de Capital de Parques y Ribera #407, enmendar la ordenanza de asignaciones de 2026 y autorizar transferencias mensuales de fondos.
- Audiencia pública sobre actividades propuestas de CDBG para el financiamiento del desarrollo comunitario
- Primera lectura: ordenanza para renombrar Collen Drive a Colleen Drive
- Primera lectura: ordenanza para crear el Fondo de Mejoras de Capital de Policía y Bomberos #406
- Primera lectura: ordenanza para crear el Fondo de Mejoras de Capital de Parques y Ribera #407
- Primera lectura: ordenanza que enmienda las asignaciones de 2026 (Ordenanza 8702) y autoriza transferencias mensuales de fondos
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY MAY 12, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING:
LORENZO ZAMORA - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLANNER - MAUMEE VALLEY PLANNING ORGANIZATION
GIVE CITIZENS ADEQUATE OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW AND COMMENT ON THE PROPOSED ACTIVITIES PRIOR TO THE COMMISS IONERS
CHOICE OF PROJECTS FOR SUBMITTAL OF THE APPLICATIONS TO THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT. CITIZENS ARE
ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND THIS MEETING TO EXPRESS VIEWS ON THE PROPOSED CDBG ACTIVITIES.
SPECIAL GUEST: NONE
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE RENAMING THE RIGHT-OF-WAY IDENTIFIED AS “COLLEN DRIVE” AS “COLLEEN DRIVE”
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF POLICE AND FIRE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
#406 FUND
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF PARKS AND RIVERFRONT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT #407 FUND
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8702 PASSED DECEMBER 9, 2025 TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR
CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF DEFIANCE, OHIO, DURING THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2026
THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MONTHLY TRANSFERS OF FUNDS FOR THE CITY OF DEFIANCE, OHIO FOR THE YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026
STUDY SESSION: NONE
CITIZEN CONCERNS: NAME & ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD (5 MINS)
LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
P.M. DATE (2026) AGENDA
COMMITTE …
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Mon May 11, 2026
Civil Service Commission
Reunión de la Comisión de Servicio Civil de mayo de 2026 cancelada
La reunión regular de mayo de 2026 de la Defiance Civil Service Commission ha sido cancelada debido a la falta de temas en la agenda. La próxima reunión regular está programada para el 15 de junio de 2026, a las 5:15pm. No se llevaron a cabo decisiones ni discusiones.
- Reunión cancelada; no se consideraron temas
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City of Defiance
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
631 Perry Street
Defiance, OH 43512
Phone: 419-784-2101
Fax: 419-784-4858
Email: choman@cityofdefiance.com
DUE TO A LACK OF AGENDA ITEMS,
THE MAY 2026
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING
HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for
June 15, 2026 at 5:15pm.
cc: Mayor Mike McCann, Ryan Mack, Sean O’Donnell, Lanie Lambert
STEPHEN F. KORHN, Esq., Chairman
NORM WALKER, Member
TIM WHETSTONE, Member
CARRIN HOMAN, Clerk
Tue May 5, 2026
City Council
El Concejo Municipal de Defiance se reúne sin asuntos sustantivos
El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una reunión ordinaria el 5 de mayo de 2026, sin audiencias públicas, invitados especiales ni sesiones de estudio programadas. La mayoría de las reuniones de los comités están canceladas para el mes, excepto el comité de Streets & Sidewalks programado para el 26 de mayo. La agenda es puramente procedimental, incluyendo inquietudes de los ciudadanos y asignaciones de enlace.
- Sin audiencias públicas, invitados especiales ni reuniones de comités, excepto Streets & Sidewalks el 26 de mayo para el reasfaltado de calles/reparación de pavimento
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY MAY 5, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
SPECIAL GUEST: NONE
NO MEETING
NEXT REGULAR MEETING
MAY 12, 2026
STUDY SESSION: NONE
CITIZEN CONCERNS: NAME & ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD (5 MINS)
LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
P.M. DATE (2026) AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF A WHOLE
McMASTER 7:00 TUESDAY - MAY NO MEETING
BUILDING & LANDS
ENGEL 7:00 TUESDAY - MAY
NO MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HANCOCK 7:00 TUESDAY - MAY
NO MEETING
FINANCE & BUDGET
WAXLER 7:00 TUESDAY - MAY NO MEETING
POLICE & FIRE
CORBITT 7:00 TUESDAY - MAY
NO MEETING
PUBLIC RELATIONS
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY - MAY
NO MEETING
PUBLIC UTILITIES, GAS & LIGHTS
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY - MAY NO MEETING
SEWER & SANITATION
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY - MAY NO MEETING
STREETS & SIDEWALKS
MAST 7:00 TUESDAY – MAY 26 STREET RESURFACING/PAVEMENT REPAIR
WATERWORKS – SERVICE
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY - MAY NO MEETING
TRAFFIC COMMISSION:
MACK. Mayor. Zeedyk. Herbert. Wittkop.
Sprow. Waxler. Mast. Krutsch
5:00 TUESDAY - MAY NO MEETING
BOARD OF CONTROL MEETING:
MAYOR. Mack. O’Donnell. Sprague
1:30 MONDAY
9:00 A.M.
THURSDAY
MONDAY and
THURSDAY
POSTED AT 631 PERRY STREET
MEETINGS IN FRONT CONFERENCE ROOM
Tue Apr 28, 2026
City Council
El Concejo considerará la anexión de nuevo territorio y restricciones de zonificación relacionadas
El Concejo Municipal de Defiance llevará a cabo las primeras lecturas de dos puntos: una ordenanza que autoriza al Director Jurídico de la Ciudad y al Jefe de Policía a ejecutar un acuerdo de intercambio de información para el Law Enforcement Automated Data System, que incluye una declaración de emergencia; y una resolución que consiente la anexión del territorio propuesto, proporcionando servicios y estableciendo restricciones de zonificación bajo R.C. §709.023(C). El concejo también aprobará los informes financieros de marzo de 2026, que incluyen la conciliación bancaria y los estados de gastos, ingresos y efectivo. No hay ninguna audiencia pública programada.
- Primera lectura de una ordenanza que autoriza al Director Jurídico de la Ciudad y al Jefe de Policía a ejecutar un acuerdo de intercambio de información para el Law Enforcement Automated Data System, con una declaración de emergencia.
- Primera lectura de una resolución que consiente la anexión del territorio propuesto, estableciendo servicios y restricciones de zonificación según R.C. §709.023(C).
- Aprobación del informe de Conciliación Bancaria de marzo de 2026.
- Aprobación del Informe de Gastos de marzo de 2026.
- Aprobación de los Estados de Ingresos y Efectivo de marzo de 2026.
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY APRIL 28, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
SPECIAL GUEST: NONE
MARCH 2026 FINANCIAL REPORTS
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY LAW DIRECTOR AND THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO
EXECUTE AN INFORMATION SHARING AGREEMENT FOR ACCESS TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTOMATED
DATA SYSTEM, PROVIDING FOR THEIR DEFENSE AGAINST ANY ALLEGATIONS OF A BREACH OF THE
AGREEMENT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
FIRST READING: A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED TO TERRITORY PROPOSED FOR
ANNEXATION UPON ANNEXATION, CONSENTING TO ANNEXATION, AND ESTABLISHING ZONING RESTRICTIONS
(R.C. §709.023(C))
STUDY SESSION: NONE
CITIZEN CONCERNS: NAME & ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD (5 MINS)
LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
P.M. DATE (2026) AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF A WHOLE
McMASTER 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL NO MEETING
BUILDING & LANDS
ENGEL 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL
NO MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HANCOCK 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL
NO MEETING
FINANCE & BUDGET
WAXLER 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL NO MEETING
POLICE & FIRE
CORBITT 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL
NO MEETING
PUBLIC RELATIONS
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL
NO MEETING
PUBLIC UTILITIES, GAS & LIGHTS
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL NO MEETING
SEWER & SANITATION
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL NO MEETING
STREETS & SIDEWALKS
MAST 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL NO MEETING …
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Tue Apr 21, 2026
City Council
El Concejo Municipal de Defiance celebra una reunión rutinaria sin puntos en la agenda
La reunión regular del Concejo Municipal de Defiance del 21 de abril de 2026 no tiene audiencias públicas, ni invitados especiales, y todas las reuniones de comités están canceladas. La agenda consiste únicamente en inquietudes de los ciudadanos y asignaciones de enlace, con la próxima reunión regular programada para el 28 de abril.
- Todas las reuniones de comités (Committee of Whole, Building & Lands, Economic Development, etc.) figuran como 'NO MEETING'
- No hay audiencias públicas ni invitados especiales programados
- Se permiten inquietudes de los ciudadanos (5 minutos, nombre y dirección para el registro)
- Próxima reunión regular fijada para el 28 de abril de 2026
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY APRIL 21, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
SPECIAL GUEST: NONE
NO MEETING
NEXT REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 28, 2026
STUDY SESSION: NONE
CITIZEN CONCERNS: NAME & ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD (5 MINS)
LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
P.M. DATE (2026) AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF A WHOLE
McMASTER 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL NO MEETING
BUILDING & LANDS
ENGEL 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL
NO MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HANCOCK 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL
NO MEETING
FINANCE & BUDGET
WAXLER 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL NO MEETING
POLICE & FIRE
CORBITT 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL
NO MEETING
PUBLIC RELATIONS
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL
NO MEETING
PUBLIC UTILITIES, GAS & LIGHTS
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL NO MEETING
SEWER & SANITATION
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL NO MEETING
STREETS & SIDEWALKS
MAST 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL NO MEETING
WATERWORKS – SERVICE
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL NO MEETING
TRAFFIC COMMISSION:
MACK. Mayor. Zeedyk. Herbert. Wittkop.
Sprow. Waxler. Mast. Krutsch
5:00 TUESDAY - APRIL NO MEETING
BOARD OF CONTROL MEETING:
MAYOR. Mack. O’Donnell. Sprague
1:30 MONDAY
9:00 A.M.
THURSDAY
MONDAY and
THURSDAY
POSTED AT 631 PERRY STREET
MEETINGS IN FRONT CONFERENCE ROOM
Mon Apr 20, 2026
Planning Commission
Se considera solicitud de vacación de calles para Thurston y Jackson streets
La Planning Commission votará sobre una solicitud para vacar Thurston Street adyacente a Jackson Street. El solicitante James K. Weaver y Jaxson Enterprises, Ltd. peticionan vacar el derecho de vía de 60 pies de ancho. Todos los propietarios de propiedades adyacentes han firmado. La comisión también nombrará a un nuevo miembro, Curtis Switzer, y escuchará el informe de un secretario sobre posibles cambios en el código.
- Votación sobre la vacación de calle para Thurston Street (derecho de vía de 60-ft) en Jackson Street
- Nombramiento de Curtis Switzer como nuevo miembro de la comisión
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 16 de marzo de 2026
- Informe del secretario sobre futuros cambios en el código
- Periodo de aportes del público
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✓ Decidido: Planning Commission approves street vacation request
The Planning Commission approved a request to vacate Thurston Street at the intersection of Jackson Street. The decision was made to allow a property owner to eliminate traffic between buildings and install a fence. The commission also discussed options for regulating data centers in the city.
- Approved street vacation request (unanimous)
- Appointed Curtis Switzer to Planning Commission
- Discussed data center zoning options (no decision made)
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Planning Commission
AGENDA
Mon day , April 20 , 202 6 at 4:30 p.m.
Community Room, 631 Perry Street, Defiance
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS :
ITEM 1: Rol l Call of Members
ITEM 2 : Approval of the March 16 , 2026 Planning Commission Meeting minutes.
ITEM 3: Appointment of new Commission member : Curtis Switzer
PLANNING ITEMS:
ITEM 1 : STREET VACATION REQUEST
PROJECT LOCATION: THURSTON STREET & JACKSON STREET, DEFIANCE, OH
43512.
APPLICANT: JAMES K. WEAVER AND JAXSON ENTERPRISES, LTD,
1104 E. RIVER DRIVE , DEFIANCE, OH 43512.
Description:
Thurston Street is 6 0 feet in width. The south right-of-way abuts Jackson Street
and the north right-of-way abuts the railroad tracks located in lots between
Maumee & Auglaize Rivers Lot 88 PT in SE ¼ Section 23 of the City of Defiance,
Defiance Township, Defiance County, OH . Applicant is requesting to vacate
Thurston Street. All adjacent property owners have signed the petition.
CLERK ’S REPORT
Research for potential future code changes.
PUBLIC INPUT AND DISCUSSION
ADJOURNMENT
T he next Planning Commission meeting is Mon day , May 18 , 202 6 .
Mon Apr 20, 2026
Civil Service Commission
La Comisión de Servicio Civil discutirá la contratación de operadores de equipo y la renovación de la lista de promociones
La Comisión de Servicio Civil revisará y aprobará las actas de la reunión del 17 de febrero de 2026, y considerará asuntos nuevos relacionados con un puesto de Operador de Equipo y la renovación de una lista de promociones. Estas son acciones de personal rutinarias para la contratación y promociones de la ciudad.
- Aprobación de las actas del 17 de febrero de 2026
- Asuntos nuevos: Discusión sobre la contratación de Operadores de Equipo
- Asuntos nuevos: Consideración de la renovación de la lista de promociones
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✓ Decidido: Approved new entry-level test for Equipment Operator
The Civil Service Commission approved a new entry-level test for Equipment Operator to establish a hiring list ahead of an upcoming retirement. The test will use an oral interview process with a 60% passing score, and veterans may receive preference credit. The commission also extended the promotional lists for Fire Captain and Fire Lieutenant for a second year, through May 18, 2027. Both motions passed unanimously.
- Approved minutes from February 17, 2026 meeting (3-0)
- Approved new entry-level Equipment Operator test using oral interview, 60% passing, with veterans preference (3-0)
- Extended Fire Captain and Fire Lieutenant promotional lists to May 18, 2027 (3-0)
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City of Defiance
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
631 Perry Street
Defiance, OH 43512
Phone: 419-784-2101
Fax: 419-784-4858
Email: choman@cityofdefiance.com
AGENDA
Meeting of the Civil Service Commission
Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:15 p.m.
Front Conference Room of 631 Perry Street
1. Approval of Minutes from February 17, 2026
2. NEW BUSINESS
A. Equipment Operator
B. Promotional List Renewal
The next regular meeting is scheduled for
May 18, 2026 at 5:15 p.m.
cc: Mayor Mike McCann, Ryan Mack, Sean O’Donnell, Lanie Lambert, Chelsea Gerding
STEPHEN F. KORHN, Esq., Chairman
NORM WALKER, Member
TIM WHETSTONE, Member
CARRIN HOMAN, Clerk
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