{ "city": "North Canton", "state": "Ohio", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/northcantonohio.gov/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-08-05", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission meeting on Aug 5, 2026 cancelled", "summary": "The North Canton Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 5, 2026 at 6 p.m. was cancelled. The cancellation notice cites a lack of an agenda. No items were discussed or decided.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08052026-1336", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-17", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to hear zoning ordinance changes", "summary": "The City Council will hold a public hearing on August 17, 2026, to consider Ordinance 16-2026. This legislation seeks to repeal Chapter 1139, Industrial District Regulations, and amend Chapter 1137, Business District Regulations, to update and clarify the city's zoning framework.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08172026-1335", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-22", "body": "Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals", "headline": "Board of Appeals to review three zoning variance requests", "summary": "The Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals will meet to consider three variance applications. The board will decide on requests for reduced setbacks for residential structures and an increase in allowed building signs for a commercial property.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-1334", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "City Council", "headline": "North Canton considers joining NOPEC natural gas aggregation program", "summary": "City Council is holding a public hearing to discuss two ordinances regarding a natural gas aggregation program. The proposals would allow the city to partner with the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC) to provide opt-in and opt-out group purchasing options for residents and businesses.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-1330", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Board of Control", "headline": "Police Department renovation and City Hall HVAC replacement project", "summary": "The Board of Control will approve the minutes from the June 24, 2026 meeting. It will then consider the administration’s proposal to renovate the Police Department and replace the HVAC system in City Hall. No other items are on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-1331", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to approve emergency natural gas aggregation program", "summary": "The North Canton City Council will consider several emergency ordinances, including a natural gas aggregation program with the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC). Other items include a real‑estate exchange with the North Canton City School District, a mobility‑devices ordinance, and a repeal/amendment of industrial and business district regulations. A Q2 2026 finance report will also be presented.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-1333", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City to authorize mayor to join Stark County CDBG program for 2027‑2029", "summary": "The North Canton City Council will consider three emergency measures. One would let the mayor sign an agreement with Stark County to receive Community Development Block Grant funding for fiscal years 2027, 2028 and 2029. Another would approve supplemental appropriations totaling $103,861.85 for current 2026 expenses such as fire and EMS personnel costs, overtime and park project donations. A third would empower the mayor to submit information needed to apply for the Ohio DNR NatureWorks Grant.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-1332", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to vote on NOPEC natural gas program", "summary": "The North Canton City Council will hold a public hearing on July 13, 2026, to discuss two ordinances authorizing the city to join the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC) for a natural gas aggregation program. The measures aim to establish an opt-out and opt-in program to potentially lower gas rates for residents and businesses.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-1329", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to consider ordinance updating business district regulations", "summary": "The North Canton Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes from June 3, 2026, and consider Ordinance 16-2026, which repeals and amends regulations for industrial and business districts.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-1327", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to set five‑year water and sewer rates and approve property exchange", "summary": "The North Canton City Council will vote on several ordinances, including a third‑reading of Ordinance 24‑2026 to establish water and sewer rates for the 2027‑2031 billing cycles. It will also consider Ordinance 25‑2026, a third‑reading authorizing a real‑estate exchange with the North Canton City School District. Additional items include a second‑reading natural‑gas aggregation program (Ordinance 33‑2026 and 34‑2026) and a first‑reading mobility‑devices ordinance (Ordinance 31‑2026) plus a resolution supporting the 2026 Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces Master Plan.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-1328", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Community Improvement Corporation (CIC)", "headline": "CIC considers purchase of 10.63-acre parcel", "summary": "The North Canton Community Improvement Corporation will meet to discuss new business. The primary item on the agenda is a letter of intent to purchase a specific land parcel.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-1323", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals", "headline": "Board to consider setback and property line variances", "summary": "The Zoning and Building Standards Board of Appeals will review two variance applications. The board will decide on requests regarding a residential sunroom setback and a commercial property line adjustment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-1322", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Board of Control", "headline": "Board of Control to discuss Police Department and City Hall renovations", "summary": "The Board of Control will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss new business. The primary items for discussion involve renovations to the Police Department and the replacement of the City Hall HVAC system.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-1326", "minutes_url": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06242026-1326", "source": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to approve emergency $225,326.28 police and City Hall HVAC contract", "summary": "The North Canton City Council will consider several ordinances, including a zoning amendment that repeals Chapter 1139 and updates Chapter 1137 for business districts. It will also vote on two emergency ordinances that allow the mayor to amend professional services agreements for police department renovations and the City Hall HVAC project, one up to $31,430.73 and another up to $225,326.28. Additional items include a mobility‑devices ordinance, a resolution supporting the 2026 Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces Master Plan, and emergency ordinances to join a natural‑gas aggregation program with NOPEC.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-1324", "minutes_url": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06222026-1324", "source": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to vote on emergency real‑estate exchange with school district", "summary": "The North Canton City Council will hold second readings of Ordinance 24‑2026, which sets water and sewer rates for the 2027‑2031 billing cycles, and Ordinance 25‑2026, which authorizes an emergency real‑estate exchange with the North Canton City School District involving five city parcels (≈4.56 acres) and four district parcels (≈20.18 acres). A special presentation from Chief of Police Frank Kemp, Officer Phil Taylor, and K‑9 Kona’s \"Kona's Krew\" program will also be heard. The agenda includes routine public‑recognition slots, department and council reports, and a calendar update.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-1325", "minutes_url": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06222026-1325", "source": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to set five‑year water and sewer rates in first‑reading ordinance", "summary": "The North Canton City Council will consider several first‑reading ordinances, including one that sets water and sewer rates for the 2027‑2031 billing cycles. Other items include an emergency real‑estate exchange with the North Canton City School District, a budget appropriation ordinance for 2026, and an emergency ordinance restricting sex offenders from city parks. The meeting also features a May 2026 finance report and a special presentation on upcoming America250 celebrations.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-1321", "minutes_url": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06152026-1321", "source": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Board of Control", "headline": "Board will consider approval of police department renovation and city hall HVAC replacement", "summary": "The North Canton Board of Control will meet on June 15, 2026. The board will consider approving the purchase of backup radio consoles for the Public Safety Communications Center. It will also discuss the Police Department renovation and City Hall HVAC system replacement project. Routine items include call to order, roll call, and approval of June 1, 2026 meeting minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-1320", "minutes_url": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06152026-1320", "source": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council (CRA)", "headline": "Housing Council discusses its role and tax abatement program", "summary": "The council will review its purpose and consider how it operates. It will discuss the existing residential tax abatement program. Members will be nominated for new council seats.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-1319", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council sets water, sewer rates through 2031", "summary": "The North Canton City Council Committee of the Whole will consider ordinances to set water and sewer rates for five years and authorize a real estate exchange with the school district. The meeting is scheduled for June 8, 2026, at 7:00 PM.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-1318", "minutes_url": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06082026-1318", "source": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Ordinance 16-2026 to update business district regulations", "summary": "The North Canton Planning Commission will consider approval of the February 4, 2026 meeting minutes. It will hold adjudication hearings and provide a public hearing for any interested person. The commission will discuss Ordinance 16-2026, which repeals Chapter 1139 Industrial District Regulations and amends Chapter 1137 Business District Regulations. The meeting will conclude with any other business before adjournment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-1315", "minutes_url": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06032026-1315", "source": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council considers $11.47 million contract for new fire station", "summary": "City Council will discuss a construction agreement for a new fire station and a change to the contract approval process. The meeting also includes a police department presentation on speed enforcement.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-1317", "minutes_url": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06012026-1317", "source": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Board of Control", "headline": "Board reviews contract revision for legal services and Law Director", "summary": "The Board of Control will hold a regular meeting on June 1, 2026. Items include approval of the May 18, 2026 meeting minutes and discussion of a contract revision for legal services and the engagement of a Law Director. The meeting will be open to the public at City Hall, 145 N Main St.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-1316", "minutes_url": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06012026-1316", "source": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals", "headline": "Board will consider a Burger King signage variance for additional signs.", "summary": "The North Canton Zoning & Building Standards Board of Appeals will elect officers, set the 2026 meeting calendar, and approve the August 27, 2025 meeting minutes. It will also review two variance applications: one from Stephen Warren at 544 Winesap Ave SW to increase a driveway apron from 30 to 42 feet, and another from Burger King at 1475 N Main St for extra wall‑attached signs totaling 41.02 sq ft on the main entry, 41.02 sq ft on the drive‑thru elevation, and 20.72 sq ft on the rear elevation.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272026-1314", "minutes_url": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05272026-1314", "source": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Board of Control", "headline": "Board will vote on North Canton Fire & EMS Center construction contract", "summary": "The North Canton Board of Control will consider a contract revision for legal services and the engagement of a law director. It will vote to approve the construction contract for the North Canton Fire & EMS Center. The board will also discuss the police department renovation and the City Hall HVAC system replacement project. Procedural items include call to order, roll call, and approval of the previous meeting minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-1311", "minutes_url": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182026-1311", "source": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to vote on real‑property transactions ordinance and contract‑approval changes", "summary": "The North Canton City Council will consider two ordinances. Ordinance 18‑2026, in its third reading, would create Chapter 165 establishing procedures for the City’s acquisition, sale, lease, or other disposition of real property. Ordinance 19‑2026, in its second reading, would amend Chapter 163 to remove the Council’s required voice vote after Board of Control approval for contracts and purchases over the bidding threshold. A finance department special presentation is also scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-1313", "minutes_url": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182026-1313", "source": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to approve $11.47 million fire station contract and budget changes", "summary": "At the May 18 Committee of the Whole, the North Canton City Council will consider several finance‑related actions. These include an emergency resolution to update EMS and other fee rates, an ordinance to appropriate $24,625 for donations and park development funds, an emergency ordinance correcting compensation‑schedule typographical errors, and an emergency agreement authorizing the mayor to sign a guaranteed‑maximum‑price contract with Beaver Constructors, Inc. for a new fire station costing up to $11,469,883.89.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-1312", "minutes_url": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182026-1312", "source": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider new rules for city real property and contract approvals", "summary": "The North Canton City Council will review an ordinance to establish procedures for the disposition of city-owned real property. The body will also consider removing the requirement for a council voice vote on contracts and purchases that have already been approved by the Board of Control.", "agenda_url": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05112026-1310", "minutes_url": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05112026-1310", "source": "https://www.northcantonohio.gov/AgendaCenter" } ] }