Fairlawn public meetings in 2025

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold a public hearing on December 18, 2025. It will consider a request (BZA2025-026) for a variance to add 53 square feet of signage for Dave’s Hot Chicken at 3265 W. Market Street, #100B, submitted by Megan Saucier of Archer Sign. It will also consider a request (BZA2025-027) for a 2‑foot height variance to permit a 5‑foot tall fence in the front yard of a corner lot at 3091 Morewood Rd, submitted by property owner Rebecca Suboticki.

• BZA2025-026 – variance for an additional 53 sq ft of signage for Dave’s Hot Chicken, 3265 W. Market St #100B (proponent Megan Saucier, Archer Sign)
• BZA2025-027 – variance for a 5‑ft tall fence (2‑ft height increase) on front yard of 3091 Morewood Rd (owner Rebecca Suboticki)

City Council Agenda

City Council will discuss several labor contracts for police, fire, and service department employees. The body is also considering a $893,000 contract for the North South Scenic Trail project and the transfer of a property on S. Miller Road for economic development.

• Contract with Protect-A-Cote for the North South Scenic Trail Project for $893,000.00
• Transfer of 68-98 S. Miller Road to the Community Improvement Corporation of Fairlawn
• Labor contracts for IAFF Local 4164 (Fire/Medics), FOP Ohio Labor Council (Police Officers and Sergeants), and Teamsters Local 436 (Service Department)
• Resolution to appoint C. Allen Nichols to the Charter Review Commission and reappoint Scott Jones to the Environmental Services Commission
• Authorization for plans and bids for the Riveria Drive street repair project

Planning Commission

The Fairlawn Planning Commission will meet to consider requests for a conditional use permit for a restaurant and final plan approval for a residential subdivision. The meeting will also include the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Conditional Use approval for Wrap City Sandwich at 2855 W. Market Street
• Final Plan approval for Dave's Hot Chicken exterior renovations at 3265 W. Market Street
• Revised Plat approval for Phase 2 of The Links residential subdivision
• Approval of September 11, 2025 and October 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Next scheduled meeting: January 8, 2026

Community Improvement Corporation

The Community Improvement Corporation has cancelled its December 11, 2025 meeting because there is no new business to discuss. The next meeting is scheduled for January 8, 2026.

• Meeting cancelled for December 11, 2025
• Next meeting scheduled for January 8, 2026

City Council Agenda

The Committee of the Whole will consider several ordinances, including a new cybersecurity policy that follows the Ohio State Auditor’s guidelines and declares an emergency. It will also review an amendment to the City of Fairlawn employee handbook and appropriations for 2025 and 2026. Additionally, the council will consider authorizing the mayor to enter a pavement‑maintenance agreement with Summit County.

• Ordinance 2025-089 – adopt a cybersecurity policy and declare an emergency
• Ordinance 2025-096 – amend the City of Fairlawn employee handbook effective Jan 1 2026
• Ordinance 2025-092 – establish reconciliation appropriations for 2025
• Ordinance 2025-093 – establish temporary appropriations for 2026
• Ordinance 2025-100 – authorize agreement with Summit County for pavement maintenance

City Council Agenda

The Fairlawn City Council will consider several ordinances, including a cybersecurity policy, a land transfer to the Community Improvement Corporation, an amendment to the employee handbook, and two budget appropriations for 2025 and 2026. The council will also confirm multiple appointments to boards and commissions. All items are listed for first, second, and third readings and will be voted on at the meeting.

• Ordinance 2025-089 – adopts a cybersecurity policy per Ohio auditor guidelines
• Ordinance 2025-090 – transfers 2440 Sand Run Parkway to the Community Improvement Corporation of Fairlawn
• Ordinance 2025-096 – amends the City of Fairlawn Employee Handbook effective Jan 1, 2026
• Ordinance 2025-092 – establishes reconciliation appropriations for fiscal year 2025
• Ordinance 2025-093 – establishes temporary appropriations for fiscal year 2026

City Council Agenda

The Fairlawn City Council Committee of the Whole will consider three ordinances, including a cybersecurity policy and the transfer of 2440 Sand Run Parkway to the Community Improvement Corporation.

• Ordinance 2025-089: Cybersecurity policy per state guidelines
• Ordinance 2025-090: Transfer of 2440 Sand Run Parkway to CIC
• Ordinance 2025-096: Amending city employee handbook effective Jan 1, 2026
• Ordinance 2025-092: Establishing 2025 reconciliation appropriations
• Ordinance 2025-093: Establishing 2026 temporary appropriations

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request for a variance from Code Section 1298.03 to permit a rooftop sign for HealthMarkets Insurance Agency at 141 Ghent Road. The variance request is presented by Corky Davis of Buckeye Neon & Electric Signs. The board will decide whether to grant the variance.

• BZA2025-025 – Variance request to allow a rooftop sign for HealthMarkets Insurance Agency at 141 Ghent Road (proposed by Corky Davis, Buckeye Neon & Electric Signs)

City Council Agenda

City Council is reviewing several ordinances and resolutions, including a contract for inspection services and a cybersecurity policy. The body is also discussing the transfer of property for economic development and the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Ordinance 2025-087: Quality Control Inspection Inc. contract for Rosemont Preserve and Bancroft Road Pump Station not to exceed $699,414.00
• Ordinance 2025-090: Transfer of 2440 Sand Run Parkway to the Community Improvement Corporation of Fairlawn
• Resolution 2025-095: Application for federal AMATS funds for Ridgewood Road resurfacing between Miller Road and Jacoby Road
• Ordinance 2025-089: Adoption of a cybersecurity policy based on Auditor of the State of Ohio guidelines
• Ordinance 2025-096: Amendments to the City of Fairlawn Employee Handbook effective January 1, 2026

Planning Commission

The Fairlawn Planning Commission scheduled a regular meeting for November 13, 2025. The agenda notes that the meeting was cancelled and that no new planning applications were received. No items were discussed or decided at this session.

• Meeting cancelled; no new applications received

Community Improvement Corporation

The Fairlawn Community Improvement Corporation held its regular meeting on November 13, 2025. The Board of Trustees reviewed a loan update for Fairlawn Associates and considered three resolutions: payment of excess lease proceeds, disposal of public records, and listing of specific properties. Each resolution was presented for authorization by the board.

• Discuss Fairlawn Associates Property Redevelopment Loan Update
• Resolution 2025-003: authorize payment of excess lease proceeds to the City of Fairlawn
• Resolution 2025-004: authorize disposal of public records
• Resolution 2025-005: authorize listing of 2440 Sand Run Parkway and 96–98 Miller Road

City Council Agenda

The Fairlawn City Council Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss three ordinances, including a construction management contract and a transfer of parkland. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 PM on November 10, 2025.

• Ordinance 2025-087: Construction management/inspection services for Rosemont Preserve and Bancroft Road Pump Station improvements, not to exceed $699,414.00
• Ordinance 2025-089: Adoption of a cybersecurity policy
• Ordinance 2025-090: Transfer of 2440 Sand Run Parkway to the Community Improvement Corporation of Fairlawn, Ohio

City Council Agenda

Fairlawn City Council is reviewing several high-value construction contracts and infrastructure improvements. The body is also considering a temporary ban on new smoke and vape shops and the transfer of a property for economic development.

• Contract for Rosemont Preserve project with Cavanaugh Building Corporation for $7,044,689.00
• Contract for Bancroft Road Pump Station No. 5 improvements with Cavanaugh Building Corporation for $2,727,700.00
• Construction management services for Rosemont Preserve and Bancroft Road Pump Station not to exceed $699,414.00
• 180-day moratorium on licenses and permits for smoke shops and vape shops
• Transfer of 2440 Sand Run Parkway to the Community Improvement Corporation of Fairlawn, Ohio

City Council Agenda

The Fairlawn City Council is considering contracts for the Rosemont Preserve and Bancroft Road Pump Station improvements, a moratorium on new smoke shops, and a cybersecurity policy. The council also authorized the transfer of city land to a development corporation and applied for federal transportation funds.

• Contract for Rosemont Preserve project: $7,044,689.00
• Contract for Bancroft Road Pump Station improvements: $2,727,700.00
• Contract for construction management/inspection services: $699,414.00
• Resolution imposing a 180-day moratorium on new smoke shops
• Resolution authorizing application for federal transportation funds

City Council Agenda

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several ordinances regarding infrastructure projects and intergovernmental services. The body is discussing bids for construction and inspection services as well as an animal control agreement.

• Ordinance 2025-082: Bid from Cavanaugh Building Corporation for Rosemont Preserve Project for $7,044,689.00
• Ordinance 2025-086: Bid from Cavanaugh Building Corporation for Bancroft Road Pump Station No. 5 Improvements for $2,727,700.00
• Ordinance 2025-087: Proposal from Quality Control Inspection Inc. for construction management/inspection services not to exceed $699,414.00
• Ordinance 2025-084: Intergovernmental agreement for animal control services with the County of Summit

City Council Agenda

City Council is reviewing several construction contracts and a zoning change. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a property rezoning on W. Market Street and a proposed agreement for animal control services.

• Contract for Rosemont Preserve project with Cavanaugh Building Corporation for $7,044,689.00
• Contract for Bancroft Road Pump Station No. 5 improvements with Cavanaugh Building Corporation for $2,727,700.00
• Construction management services contract with Quality Control Inspection Inc. not to exceed $699,414.00
• Public hearing for rezoning 3320-3340 W. Market Street to a Planned Unit Development District
• Intergovernmental agreement with Summit County for animal control services

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will consider two variance requests. One request is for an 11‑ft setback variance to allow a deck 14 ft from the rear property line at 764 Miramar Lane. The second request is for a 10‑ft parking‑lot setback variance for a Chipotle restaurant at 2755 W. Market Street. No other business is listed for this meeting.

• BZA2025-023: 11‑ft variance from 25‑ft code requirement for a deck 14 ft from rear line, 764 Miramar Lane (proponent: Gregory Brown)
• BZA2025-024: 10‑ft variance from 25‑ft minimum parking‑lot setback for Chipotle, 2755 W. Market Street (proponent: Quinn Gadow, Phillips Edison & Company)

City Council Agenda

The Fairlawn City Council will consider Ordinance 2025-082 to accept Cavanaugh Building Corporation's bid for the Rosemont Preserve Project at a contract value of $7,044,689.00. It will also review Ordinance 2025-086 for a $2,727,700.00 contract to improve Bancroft Road Pump Station No. 5, Ordinance 2025-084 for an intergovernmental animal‑control agreement with Summit County, and Ordinance 2025-074 to rezone 3320‑3340 W. Market Street to a Planned Unit Development with a public hearing scheduled for 10/20/2025. Additional agenda items include the Mayor’s Report, Law Director’s Report, and other business.

• Ordinance 2025-082: contract $7,044,689 for Rosemont Preserve Project
• Ordinance 2025-086: contract $2,727,700 for Bancroft Road Pump Station No. 5 improvements
• Ordinance 2025-084: intergovernmental animal‑control agreement with Summit County
• Ordinance 2025-074: rezoning 3320‑3340 W. Market Street to Planned Unit Development, public hearing 10/20/2025

Residential Housing Assistance Board

The Residential Housing Assistance Board will take roll call and note that there are no minutes to approve. It will consider an application from Benjamin Goddard for reimbursement of water control device installation at 2535 Carson Rd. No other business was listed.

• Application for reimbursement for installation of water control devices – Benjamin Goddard, 2535 Carson Rd.

Planning Commission

The Fairlawn Planning Commission will consider final site plan approvals for three different projects. These include a new restaurant, a country club expansion, and a school parking lot.

• Final Site Plan for a standalone Chipotle at 2755 W. Market Street
• Final Site Plan for a dining area and exterior bar at Fairlawn Country Club, 2569 W. Market Street
• Final/Minor Site Plan for parking lot expansion at Fort Island Primary School, 496 Trunko Road

Community Improvement Corporation

The Community Improvement Corporation has cancelled its October 9, 2025 meeting because there is no new business to discuss. The next meeting is scheduled for November 13, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled for October 9, 2025
• Next meeting scheduled for November 13, 2025

City Council Agenda

The Fairlawn City Council will consider several ordinances, including authorizing a $7,044,689 contract with Cavanaugh Building Corporation for the Rosemont Preserve project. It will also vote on a $2,727,700 contract for Bancroft Road Pump Station improvements, a purchase of 3033 Bancroft Road for up to $230,000, and a rezoning of 3320‑3340 W. Market Street to a Planned Unit Development. Additional items include a grant acceptance for fire‑fighter assistance and an intergovernmental agreement with Summit County.

• Ordinance 2025-082: Accept bid from Cavanaugh Building Corp. for Rosemont Preserve project – contract $7,044,689.00
• Ordinance 2025-086: Accept bid for Bancroft Road Pump Station No. 5 improvements – contract $2,727,700.00
• Ordinance 2025-080A: Authorize purchase of 3033 Bancroft Road, parcel #0901845, price not to exceed $230,000.00
• Ordinance 2025-074: Rezone 3320‑3340 W. Market Street (parcel #0902780) from B‑1 to Planned Unit Development
• Resolution 2025-085: Accept 2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant and authorize related agreements

City Council Agenda

The Fairlawn City Council will consider several ordinances, including a purchase agreement for the parcel at 3033 Bancroft Road, a rezoning of 3320‑3340 W. Market Street to a Planned Unit Development, and emergency appropriations. Additional items include an amendment to the city’s bond provisions and an intergovernmental agreement with Summit County for job creation and tax revenue sharing.

• Ordinance 2025-080: authorize mayor to sign purchase agreement for 3033 Bancroft Road parcel (Parcel No. 0901845)
• Ordinance 2025-074: approve rezoning of 3320‑3340 W. Market Street (Parcel #0902780) from B‑1 to PUD and adopt preliminary concept plan
• Ordinance 2025-073: authorize various appropriations and declare an emergency
• Ordinance 2025-069: amend Section 250.08 “Bonds” of the city code
• Ordinance 2025-068: authorize amended Summit County intergovernmental agreement for job creation, retention, and tax revenue sharing

City Council Agenda

The Fairlawn City Council will consider issuing bonds for park improvements, including Bicentennial Park and Rosemont Preserve Park, and will vote on a resolution accepting land donations from the former Rosemont Country Club.

• Ordinance 2025-063: $1.5M bond for Bicentennial Park improvements
• Ordinance 2025-065: $7.8M bond for Rosemont Preserve Park construction
• Resolution 2025-079: Accepting land donation from former Rosemont Country Club
• Ordinance 2025-074: Rezoning 3320-3340 W. Market Street to Planned Unit Development
• Ordinance 2025-056A: Amending city park rules and regulations

Board of Zoning and Building Appeals

The Board of Zoning & Building Appeals will consider three variance applications under Code Section 1258.03(a). Two applications are from Clay Ricker for a 192‑square‑foot shed and a 15‑foot‑8‑inch tall shed at 731 Brunsdorph Road. The third is from Hiam Humphreys for a shed setback of 2 feet 6 inches at 2521 Carson Road. No other business is listed for this meeting.

• BZA2025-020: 12‑sq‑ft size variance for a 192‑sq‑ft shed at 731 Brunsdorph Road (proponent: Clay Ricker).
• BZA2025-021: 4‑ft‑8‑in height variance for a 15‑ft‑8‑in tall shed at 731 Brunsdorph Road (proponent: Clay Ricker).
• BZA2025-022: Setback variance to place a shed 2‑ft‑6‑in from the existing garage at 2521 Carson Road (proponent: Hiam Humphreys).

City Council Agenda

The Committee of the Whole will review several ordinances that create new park‑related bond issuances, amend city codes, and approve a rezoning. Key items include bond authorizations of $1.5 M for Bicentennial Park, $2.64 M for the Bancroft Road Pump Station, and $7.8 M for the Rosemont Preserve Park. The council will also consider a rezoning of 3320‑3340 W. Market Street to a Planned Unit Development. Additional ordinances address public‑safety restrictions in parks, housing assistance board changes, and intergovernmental agreements.

• Ordinance 2025-065 – authorize up to $7,800,000 in bonds to construct and improve Rosemont Preserve Park (≈62‑acre park with stream and wetland restoration and recreation trails) – emergency.
• Ordinance 2025-064 – authorize up to $2,640,000 in bonds to construct and renovate Bancroft Road Pump Station #5 – emergency.
• Ordinance 2025-063 – authorize up to $1,500,000 in bonds to improve municipal parks, including construction and renovation of Bicentennial Park – emergency.
• Ordinance 2025-074 – approve rezoning of 3320‑3340 W. Market Street (Parcel #0902780) from B‑1 Limited Business District to Planned Unit Development and adopt a preliminary concept plan; public hearing set for 10/20/2025.
• Ordinance 2025-058 – amend Chapter 636 to add Section 636.27 prohibiting registered sex offenders in park facilities – emergency.

Planning Commission

The Fairlawn Planning Commission will review several development proposals, including a final site plan for The Preserve on 67 acres. New business includes conditional use requests for a Little Diggers indoor play facility and a Chipotle sit‑down restaurant, as well as façade renovations for Value City Furniture. The commission will also consider a preliminary site plan for an expanded dining area at the Fairlawn Country Club.

• PC2022-024 – Final Site Plan approval for The Preserve (≈67 acres, parcels 0904176, 0904178, 0904536, 0904537)
• PC2025-011 – Conditional Use approval for Little Diggers Playspace at 33 Shiawassee Avenue, Suite A
• PC2025-012 – Final Plan approval for exterior façade renovations of Value City Furniture at 3750 W. Market Street, Suite C
• PC2025-013 – Conditional Use approval for Chipotle sit‑down restaurant at 2755 W. Market Street
• PC2025-016 – Preliminary Site Plan approval for additional dining area and exterior bar at Fairlawn Country Club, 2569 W. Market Street

Community Improvement Corporation

The Board of Trustees cancelled the September 11, 2025 meeting because there was no new business to consider. No items were discussed or decided. The next meeting is set for October 9, 2025.

Community Improvement Corporation

The August 14, 2025 meeting of the Community Improvement Corporation has been cancelled. The notice states there is no new business to come before the Board.