Fairlawn
Upcoming
Planning Commission
The Fairlawn Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to discuss a final subdivision plan for a residential development at 3320-3340 W. Market St. and several approvals for a new Dutch Bros Coffee restaurant with drive-thru at 2781 W. Market St. Decisions include preliminary site plan and conditional use permits.
- Final subdivision plan for Phase 1 of a new residential subdivision at 3320-3340 W. Market St.
- Preliminary site plan approval for Dutch Bros Coffee at 2781 W. Market St.
- Conditional use approval for a restaurant (Dutch Bros) in B-2 District at 2781 W. Market St.
- Conditional use approval for a drive-thru service at the same location
- Approval of meeting minutes from June 11, 2026
Board of Zoning and Building Appeals
The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider three variance requests regarding property modifications and signage regulations. The meeting is scheduled for July 16, 2026, at 6:30 P.M.
- Variance for deck at 162 Shiawassee Ave (23.5 ft from right of way)
- Variance for additional signage at Orange Theory Fitness (2870 W. Market St)
- Variance for wall sign height at My Salon Suites (2725 W. Market St)
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Board of Zoning and Building Appeals
The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will review three variance requests. These include a request for additional commercial signage and two requests regarding the size and placement of a residential shed.
- BZA2026-12: Request for 74.75 sq ft of additional wall signage at Brassica restaurant (3310 W. Market Street)
- BZA2026-15: Request for 192 sq ft shed variance at 3252 Edington Road
- BZA2026-16: Request for shed setback variance at 3252 Edington Road
City Council Agenda
The Fairlawn City Council is considering several ordinances, including updates to nuisance definitions, right-of-way management, and zoning code amendments that would create new regulations for vape and smoke shops. They also plan to authorize the use of opioid settlement funds to purchase four LUCAS mechanical CPR devices and one Lifepak 15 cardiac monitor.
- Ordinance 2026-042: Zoning code amendments for accessory buildings, portable storage containers, and new vape shop/smoke shop regulations; public hearing on July 13, 2026.
- Ordinance 2026-038: Use of opioid settlement funds for four LUCAS mechanical CPR devices and one Lifepak 15 cardiac monitor.
- Ordinance 2026-043: Amendments to right-of-way management regulations.
- Ordinance 2026-039: Update to definition of criminal activity nuisance.
City Council Agenda
City Council is reviewing several ordinances to update city codes, including new regulations for vape and smoke shops and updated rules for garbage and rubbish collection. The body is also considering the purchase of emergency medical equipment using opioid settlement funds.
- Ordinance 2026-042: Creation of new vape shop and smoke shop regulations
- Ordinance 2026-045: Updates to garbage and rubbish collection and disposal rules
- Ordinance 2026-038: Use of opioid settlement funds for four Lucas mechanical CPR devices and one LifePak 15 cardiac monitor
- Ordinance 2026-043: Amendments to right-of-way management and permit obligations
- Ordinance 2026-039: Amendment to the definition of 'criminal activity nuisance'
Planning Commission
The Fairlawn Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider three ordinances to amend or create chapters in the city's zoning code. These recommendations will be forwarded to City Council for adoption.
- PC2026-13: Amend Chapters 1234 and 1258 of the Zoning Code
- PC2026-14: Amend Chapter 1273 of the Zoning Code
- PC2026-15: Create Chapter 1289 of the Zoning Code