Upper Arlington meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Upper Arlington council to weigh e-bike rules, sewer contracts; parks board cancels June meeting

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved its February minutes and voted to cancel its June meeting, but no substantive policy decisions were made in the past week. The board's actions came at its Aug. 12 meeting, where it also set its next meeting for Aug. 12. Meanwhile, City Council is set to consider several ordinances in the coming days, including an e-bike registration program and sewer construction contracts.

Parks board actions

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board voted 6-0 to approve the minutes of its Feb. 11, 2026 meeting and 6-0 to cancel the June meeting, scheduling the next meeting for Aug. 12. The meeting consisted of staff updates on the master plan, Bob Crane Community Center, cultural arts, recreation programs, and an ADA assessment. No other decisions were recorded.

City Council: e-bikes, sewer, fire contract

City Council met Aug. 17 with several ordinances on the agenda, but minutes have not yet been published. The council heard public hearings and took action on ordinances including:

• **Ordinance 27-2026**: Establish an e-mobility device registration, safety education, and parking restrictions program (third reading/public hearing).
• **Ordinance 21-2026**: Amend the administrative code, fee schedule, and building code (sixth reading/public hearing/council action).
• **Ordinance 30-2026**: Authorize an amended agreement with Perry Township for fire and EMS services (first reading).
• **Ordinance 31-2026**: Contract with Performance Pipelining, Inc. for the 2026 Sustainable Sewer Solutions Project (first reading).
• **Ordinance 32-2026**: Contract with BLD Services LLC for 2026 Sanitary Sewer Repairs (first reading).

No votes were recorded in the available agenda.

The council is scheduled to meet again Aug. 24. That meeting will include public hearings on Ordinance 27-2026 and Ordinance 32-2026 (now listed as a first reading), a seventh reading and action on Ordinance 21-2026, and a consent agenda item for the Perry Township fire/EMS agreement (Ordinance 30-2026). The council will also receive an economic development update and consider a liquor permit application for CVS Pharmacy #6149 at 1855 W. Henderson Road.

Board of Zoning and Planning

The Board of Zoning and Planning met Aug. 19 to consider eight variance requests, mostly for residential property modifications. The agenda included requests for a 3-foot wrought iron railing at 1532 Trentwood Road, a garage addition at 3699 Mountview Road, a patio shelter and taller garage at 1620 Berkshire Road, a privacy fence at 4170 Waddington Road, and a home gym height increase at 4190 Greensview Drive (postponed from a prior hearing). Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

• **City Council Financial Policies Committee** – Aug. 24: Review of credit card, debt, financial, and investment policies. No final decisions expected.
• **City Council** – Aug. 24: Public hearings and action on e-bike registration, sewer contracts, and code amendments, plus the Perry Township fire/EMS agreement.
• **Older Adults Advisory Board** – Aug. 26: First meeting; will select a chair and vice-chair, review existing services, and discuss community input gathering.

All meetings are open to the public. Agendas and minutes are available on the city's website.

Upper Arlington boards handle procedural items; council to weigh e-bike registration, fire contract

In the past two weeks, Upper Arlington's advisory boards and commissions handled mostly procedural matters. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved minutes and cancelled its June meeting, while the City Tree Commission approved minutes with a correction. The City Council is set to consider several significant items this week, including an e-bike registration program and a fire services contract.

City Tree Commission

On Aug. 4, the City Tree Commission approved the April 7, 2026, meeting minutes with a correction regarding tree species planted at Sunny 95. Members also discussed the Urban Forestry Master Plan with OHM Advisors and reviewed outreach ideas for the July 29 Farmer's Market.

Cultural Arts Commission

On Aug. 5, the Cultural Arts Commission met to conduct an annual review of its bylaws and hold elections for officers. The agenda also included updates on the Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan and the Labor Day Arts Festival. Minutes have not yet been published.

Board of Zoning and Planning (Aug. 5)

Also on Aug. 5, the Board of Zoning and Planning reviewed a replacement home design in the Historic District at 2430 Kensington Drive and informally reviewed a proposed new home at 2314 Edington Road that does not meet neighborhood compatibility requirements. The board also received training on city economic development strategies. Minutes have not yet been published.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

On Aug. 12, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved the minutes of its Feb. 11, 2026, meeting by a 6-0 vote and voted 6-0 to cancel its June meeting, scheduling the next meeting for Aug. 12. The meeting consisted of staff updates on the master plan, Bob Crane Community Center, cultural arts, recreation programs, and an ADA assessment. No substantive policy decisions were made.

Coming up

The Upper Arlington City Council will hold a regular meeting on Aug. 17. The agenda includes public hearings and action on several ordinances: establishing an e-mobility device registration program (Ordinance 27-2026), amending the administrative code, fee schedule, and building code (Ordinance 21-2026), authorizing an amended agreement with Perry Township for fire and EMS services (Ordinance 30-2026), and contracts for sewer construction projects (Ordinances 31-2026 and 32-2026). The council will also consider amendments to appropriations and the employee strength table.

On Aug. 19, the Board of Zoning and Planning will consider eight variance requests, including a garage addition at 3699 Mountview Road, a patio shelter and taller garage at 1620 Berkshire Road, a privacy fence at 4170 Waddington Road, and a home gym at 4190 Greensview Drive that was postponed from a previous hearing. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings.

Upper Arlington roundup: No major decisions this week; zoning board to hear 8 variance requests

In the past week, Upper Arlington's boards and commissions met but made no major decisions. The City Tree Commission approved meeting minutes, while other boards reviewed proposals. Next week, the Board of Zoning and Planning will consider eight variance requests for residential property modifications.

Recent meetings

City Tree Commission (Aug. 4)

The commission approved the April 7, 2026, meeting minutes with a correction regarding tree species planted at Sunny 95. Members also discussed the Urban Forestry Master Plan with OHM Advisors and reviewed outreach ideas for the July 29 Farmer's Market.

Board of Zoning and Planning (Aug. 5) — agenda only

Minutes have not yet been published. The board reviewed a replacement home design and site plan at 2430 Kensington Drive and held an informal review of a proposed new home at 2314 Edington Road. The board also received training on city economic development strategies and policies.

Cultural Arts Commission (Aug. 5) — agenda only

Minutes have not yet been published. The commission was scheduled to conduct an annual review of its bylaws, hold elections for officers, and receive updates on the Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan and the Labor Day Arts Festival.

Coming up

Board of Zoning and Planning (Aug. 19)

The board will consider eight variance requests, mostly for residential property modifications that encroach on setback or height limits. One request, for a home gym at 4190 Greensview Drive, was postponed from a previous hearing. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings.

Specific requests include:

• 1532 Trentwood Road: retain a 3-ft wrought iron railing projecting 32'-6" into the front yard
• 3699 Mountview Road: garage addition encroaching 6'-3 3/4" into the rear setback, with lot coverage to 42%
• 1620 Berkshire Road: patio shelter and a taller detached garage (22'-3")
• 4170 Waddington Road: 6-ft privacy fence in the Reed Road planting strip, exceeding the height limit
• 4190 Greensview Drive: home gym height increase to 15'-6" and rear yard encroachment

Residents interested in these items can attend the meeting or review the full agenda on the city's website.