Bowling Green
Upcoming
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Bowling Green Board of Zoning Appeals will review three variance requests. Applicants seek exceptions to city codes for a commercial building height limit, a monument sign size limit, and a residential driveway width limit. The board will also approve minutes from the previous June meeting.
- Variance for 18-foot-8-inch commercial building at 1187 South Main Street
- Variance for 72-square-foot monument sign at 1058-1072 North Main Street
- Variance for 9-by-3.3-foot driveway at 1723 Wexford Drive
- Approval of June 10, 2026 meeting minutes
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Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for 22 acres from Interstate Commerce to Institutional, and on updates to the city's access management policies. They will also consider three subdivision plats with waivers, an annexation of 0.84 acres at 1200 Sand Ridge Road with interim zoning, and construction of two fire stations. Votes on these items may occur after the hearings.
- Rezoning 22 acres at SE corner of South Dunbridge Rd and Expressway Dr (parcels B07-511-210003005000 etc.) from IC to Institutional
- Public hearing on updates to Access Management Policies (Chapter 156)
- Subdivision waivers for two parcels on 800 block of S. Mitchell Rd (Progress Point Properties)
- Annexation and interim zoning of 0.84 acres at 1200 Sand Ridge Road
- Fire station construction at 1215 W. Newton Rd and 447 Campbell Hill Rd
Bowling Green Housing Agency
The Bowling Green Housing Agency will review old business regarding tenants leaving the program and provide a status report on the voucher program. The meeting is primarily procedural.
- Review report on tenants leaving the program
- Review status report on voucher program
- Approval of minutes, bills, and communications
- Officer and roll call
- Adjournment
Parks & Recreation Board
The board will meet to receive reports from the BGPR Foundation and department directors. Discussions will focus on the current status of the Master Plan and various ongoing project updates.
- Master Plan update
- BGPR Foundation Board report
- Natural Resources manager report
- Aquatics & Fitness manager report
- Recreational coordinator report
Tree Commission
The commission is reviewing progress on the USDA-IRA Urban and Community Canopy Grant and the replacement of warranty plantings. Members are coordinating a tree planting promotion and updating the city's historic tree database.
- USDA-IRA Urban and Community Canopy Grant progress
- Arboretum tree inventory update and new kiosk signage
- Distribution of tree planting promotion door hangers
- Update on historic/notable tree map and database
- Mulching schedule for the Arboretum
Bicycle Safety Commission
The Bicycle Safety Commission will review the scooter ordinance and the Main Street Bike Study. They will also hear updates on the Ohio AAP Put a Lid on It Grant distribution and plan Slow Roll events for 2026. New business includes an ODOT ride and a Walk Bike Ohio Workshop. Administrative reports on incidents and committee updates will be given.
- Scooter ordinance discussion
- Main Street Bike Study update
- Ohio AAP grant distribution at Community Center and schools
- Slow Rolls schedule: April-October rides including Pedal for the Planet, Ride of Silence, etc.
- Interest in performing a bike audit with AARP guidance