Tipp City, Ohio

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Tipp City Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two variance applications. Gary Jackson seeks a variance to place an accessory structure in the side yard of 854 Stonehenge Drive (R-1C district). Zachary Kessler seeks two variances for 132 South Second Street (R-2 district): one to exceed the allowed accessory‑structure square footage and another to encroach on the minimum garage setback. The meeting also includes routine agenda approval, minutes, and a training session announcement.

• Variance request for accessory structure in side yard at 854 Stonehenge Drive (R-1C)
• Variance request to exceed accessory‑structure square footage at 132 South Second Street (R-2)
• Variance request to encroach on garage/carport setback at 132 South Second Street (R-2)
• Training session on meeting basics scheduled for July 22, 2026, 6 p‑8 p

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding the adoption of the 2026 Comprehensive Plan and a zoning code text amendment. The board will also review minutes from the June 9, 2026 meeting.

• Public Hearing: Adoption of the 2026 Comprehensive Plan
• Public Hearing: Zoning Code Text Amendment - Code §154.04(H)(3)

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes and discuss a disc golf tournament scheduled for City Park in September. The meeting will also include citizen comments and an adjournment.

• Approval of May 11, 2026 minutes
• Disc Golf Tournament at City Park on September 13, 2026
• Public comment period for agenda items
• Next meeting scheduled for September 14, 2026

Restoration Board

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider front‑yard fence variances for properties on Greensward Drive, Claymore Court, Honeydew Drive, and South Tipp Cowlesville Road. It will also rehear a variance request for a two‑family dwelling with 7.67‑foot side‑yard setbacks at 211 North Sixth Street, which was delayed due to lack of proper notice. The agenda includes a training session on meeting basics scheduled for July 22, 2026.

• Variance for a 6‑ft vinyl privacy fence at 518 Greensward Drive (R‑1C)
• Variance for a 6‑ft wood privacy fence at 807 Claymore Court (R‑1C)
• Variance for a 4‑ft wood split‑rail fence at 1129 Honeydew Drive (R‑1B)
• Variance for a 6‑ft wood privacy fence at 6570 South Tipp Cowlesville Road (R‑1A)
• Reheard variance for a two‑family dwelling with 7.67‑ft side setbacks at 211 North Sixth Street (R‑2)

The Board approved the meeting agenda and adopted the April 15, 2026 minutes. It voted to deny the requested 6‑foot vinyl privacy fence variance and the 0% transparency fence variance for 518 Greensward Drive, each by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved April 15, 2026 minutes (ayes: Poynter, Schindler, Haller, Worthen)
• Denied variance for 6‑foot front‑yard fence at 518 Greensward Drive (4‑0)
• Denied variance for 0% transparent front‑yard fence at 518 Greensward Drive (4‑0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a zoning map amendment for 101 W Broadway Street under Code §154.03(C). It will also consider a replat request for 1936 and 1954 Donn Davis Way under Code §155.03(C). The board will approve the May 12, 2026 study session and meeting minutes and address routine agenda items.

• Public hearing on rezoning amendment for 101 W Broadway Street (Code §154.03(C))
• Replat request for 1936 and 1954 Donn Davis Way (Code §155.03(C))
• Approval of May 12, 2026 study session and meeting minutes
• Motion to approve agenda
• Call to order and roll call

The board approved its agenda and the May 12 meeting minutes. It voted to forward a positive recommendation to City Council to rezone 101 West Broadway Street to Legacy Development. It also voted to forward a positive recommendation to City Council to approve a replat for parcels on Donn Davis Way.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved Study Session and May 12 minutes (5-0)
• Closed public hearing on rezoning request (5-0)
• Forwarded positive recommendation to City Council for rezoning 101 W Broadway to LD (5-0)
• Forwarded positive recommendation to City Council for replat of 1936 & 1954 Donn Davis Way (5-0)

Restoration Board

The Restoration & Architectural Board of Review will meet on May 26, 2026. The agenda includes a request from Jason Rudy for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace 11 windows on his building at 132/134 E Main Street, located in the Community Center/Restoration District (Zoning District CC/RA) under Zoning Code §154.05(C). The board will also hold a training session for board members on July 22. Standard procedural items such as approval of the agenda and minutes are also on the agenda.

• Certificate of Appropriateness request to replace 11 windows at 132/134 E Main Street (Zoning District CC/RA, §154.05(C))
• Board member training scheduled for July 22
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from April 28, 2026
• Citizen comments on items not on the agenda

Board of Zoning Appeals

Planning Board

The Tipp City Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the zoning code, specifically Code §154.04(E)(15). The board will also consider a replat application (IL 4063) covering 18.050 acres on South Kinna Drive under Code §155.03(C). A special‑use request from Wawa Midwest LLC for 65 Kessler‑Cowlesville Road will be reviewed under Code §154.06(A)(4)(i)(vii)(A). The meeting includes routine items such as approvals of prior minutes and reports from City Council.

• Public Hearing – City of Tipp City – Zoning Code Text Amendment – Code §154.04(E)(15)
• Michael Cozatt – Replat IL 4063 on South Kinna Drive (18.050 acres) – Code §155.03(C)
• Wawa Midwest LLC – 65 Kessler‑Cowlesville Road – Special Use – Code §154.06(A)(4)(i)(vii)(A)

The board excused Ms. Lay’s absence, approved the meeting agenda and the April 14 study session minutes, and opened and closed the public hearing, all unanimously. It then voted 4‑0 to forward a positive recommendation to City Council on the proposed zoning code text amendment for signage in the Uptown 1 district.

• Excused Ms. Lay's absence (motion carried)
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved April 14 study session minutes (4-0)
• Opened public hearing (4-0)
• Closed public hearing (4-0)
• Forwarded positive recommendation to City Council on Uptown signage amendment (4-0)

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from March and discuss a 10K race at Kyle Park and the dedication of pickleball courts. The meeting will be held at 500 S. First Street.

• Approval of March 9, 2026 minutes
• Discussion of Ohio River Road Runners Club 10K race at Kyle Park
• Discussion of Pickleball Court Dedication
• Meeting at Kyle Park Pickleball Courts, 500 S. First Street
• Next meeting scheduled for July 13, 2026

The board excused Ms. Hutton from the meeting, approved the meeting agenda and the March 9 minutes, and approved the Ohio River Road Runners Club 10K race on August 1, 2026 at Kyle Park. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:39 pm.

• Excused Ms. Hutton from the meeting (ayes: Hartman, Berbach, Fuller)
• Approved the May 11 agenda (ayes: Fuller, Hartman, Berbach)
• Approved the March 9, 2026 minutes (ayes: Hartman, Fuller, Berbach)
• Approved the Ohio River Road Runners Club 10K race on August 1, 2026 at Kyle Park (ayes: Fuller, Hartman, Berbach)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:39 pm (ayes: Fuller, Hartman, Berbach)

Restoration Board

The Restoration & Architectural Board will consider two Certificate of Appropriateness requests. One is from Bunch Holdings, LLC for 209 E Main Street (Lot IL 491) to replace the front door, handle, exterior light, gutters, downspouts, and porch columns. The other is from Palmor Construction, LLC for 17 North Second Street (Lot IL 42) to replace nine windows on the second‑floor unit. Both applications fall under Zoning District CC/RA and Code §154.05(C).

• Bunch Holdings, LLC – 209 E Main St (Lot IL 491): COA to replace front door, handle, exterior light, gutters, downspouts, and porch columns
• Palmor Construction, LLC – 17 N Second St (Lot IL 42): COA to replace nine second‑floor windows

The Restoration and Architectural Board approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for the front door, door handle, exterior light, gutters, downspouts, and wood porch columns at 209 East Main Street. It also approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for vinyl‑clad windows at 17 North Second Street. All motions passed unanimously with four affirmative votes.

• Approved front door Certificate of Appropriateness (4-0)
• Approved front door handle Certificate of Appropriateness (4-0)
• Approved exterior light Certificate of Appropriateness (4-0)
• Approved gutters and downspouts Certificate of Appropriateness (4-0)
• Approved wood porch columns (modification) Certificate of Appropriateness (4-0)
• Approved vinyl‑clad windows Certificate of Appropriateness (4-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two variance requests. These decisions determine if specific properties can deviate from standard zoning codes for business and residential use.

• Case No. 04-26: Variance request for Boston Stoker Coffee Co. at 1176 West Main Street to place a dumpster and enclosure in the front yard
• Case No. 05-26: Variance request for Walter Cole at 703 Nelson Court to build a 10-foot wood privacy fence in the side and rear yard

The Board approved the meeting agenda and adopted the March 18, 2026 minutes. It then granted a variance allowing Boston Stoker Coffee Co. to place a dumpster and enclosure in the front yard of 1176 West Main Street. No decision on the 703 Nelson Court fence variance is recorded in these minutes.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved March 18, 2026 minutes (3‑0)
• Approved front‑yard dumpster variance for Boston Stoker Coffee Co. (unanimous)
• No recorded decision for 703 Nelson Court 10‑foot fence variance

Planning Board

The Tipp City Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a zoning code text amendment to Section 154.04(E)(16). The board will also approve the agenda, approve the March 10, 2026 study session and meeting minutes, and receive several City Council reports. No final decisions on the amendment are indicated for this meeting.

• Public Hearing – Zoning Code Text Amendment – Code §154.04(E)(16)
• Approval of March 10, 2026 Study Session & Meeting Minutes
• Motion to Approve Agenda
• City Council Reports: March 16 (Mr. Gaskins), April 6 (Mr. Walland)
• Upcoming City Council meetings: April 20, May 4, May 18, June 1, June 15

The Tipp City Planning Board met on April 14, 2026 for a study session. Members discussed a proposed R‑2 narrow‑lot rezoning for the Spring Creek Manor site and reviewed draft signage guidelines for the Uptown‑1 (UD‑1) district. No formal actions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Tree Board

The Tree Advisory Board will consider two resident requests for city-led tree removals. The board will also discuss Arbor Day 2026 and the Urban Forestry Management Plan.

• Removal request at 550 W. Broadway due to roots damaging sidewalk
• Removal request at 203 W. Elm Street due to dead tree dropping wood
• Discussion of Arbor Day 2026
• Tree City USA Awards 2026
• 2026 Tree Inventory date

Restoration Board

The Restoration & Architectural Board of Review will meet to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a property owner. The board is reviewing a request to install vinyl artwork on a dumpster wall.

• Application from Mark Davison for vinyl artwork installation at 106 E. Main Street

The board approved its agenda and the minutes from the January 27, 2026 meeting. It then approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a vinyl artwork mural on the dumpster wall at 106 East Main Street. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved January 27, 2026 minutes (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for vinyl artwork at 106 E. Main St. (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to discuss a request for two zoning variances at 25 South 7th Street. The applicant is seeking to exceed accessory structure area limits and place a structure in a side yard.

• Case No. 03-26: Request for 70 square foot variance for total accessory structure area (856 square feet total) at 25 South 7th Street
• Case No. 03-26: Request for variance to place an accessory structure in the side yard at 25 South 7th Street

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved both variance requests submitted by Chelsea Lay for 25 South 7th Street. Variance #1 permits a total accessory structure area of 856 square feet, 70 square feet above the code limit. Variance #2 allows the accessory structure to be placed in the side yard. All other motions, including agenda and minutes approval, also passed unanimously.

• Approved variance to increase accessory structure area to 856 sq ft (unanimous)
• Approved variance to locate accessory structure in side yard (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 18 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a special‑use application for 0.19 acre at 109 N Hyatt Street and a final plat for Section 4 of the Summit Landing Subdivision. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, reports from City Council, and public comment periods.

• Special‑use request for 0.19 acres at 109 N Hyatt Street (Code §154.03(D) & §154.04‑2) – presented by Andrew Circle, architect for Borchers Construction Co.
• Final plat for Section 4 of Summit Landing Subdivision (Code 155.03(D)) – presented by Paul Metzger, Director of Land Acquisition & Development, Arbor Homes.
• Approval of December 9, 2025 study session and meeting minutes.
• City Council reports (February 17 2026 and March 2 2026) and upcoming council meeting dates.
• Citizen comments and board member comments.

The Planning Board excused the absence of Ms. Vivian Davis. The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and approved the February 10, 2026 study session and meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. No decisions were made on the special use permit or the proposed Uptown‑2 zoning district.

• Excused Ms. Vivian Davis (motion carried)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 10, 2026 study session and meeting minutes (4-0)

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks Advisory Board will consider several upcoming community events scheduled at Kyle Park and City Park, including races and a K‑9 event. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, minutes, and citizen comment procedures.

• Ezra J. Hartke Race for Hope – 5K/10K run at Kyle Park on Saturday, November 14
• OKIGO Lure Coursing – K‑9 event at Kyle Park (organizers: Don White and Martin English)
• St. John the Baptist Catholic Church – 2‑mile race at Kyle Park (contact: Lynn DeMange)
• Ohio Wander Freunde – event at City Park on August 15, 2026 (contact: Robyn Gruber)

The Tipp City Parks Advisory Board approved the agenda, minutes, and the excusal of Ms. Fuller. It also approved four upcoming events: the Ezra J. Hartke Race for Hope, the OKIGO Lure Coursing K‑9 event, the St. John the Baptist 2‑mile race, and the Ohio Wander Freunde walk. All motions were carried with the listed board members voting aye.

• Excused Ms. Fuller from the meeting (motion carried; Ayes: Hartman, Hutton, Berbach)
• Approved the meeting agenda (motion carried; Ayes: Hutton, Hartman, Berbach)
• Approved the January 12, 2026 minutes (motion carried; Ayes: Hartman, Hutton, Berbach)
• Approved Ezra J. Hartke Race for Hope in Kyle Park on Nov 14 (motion carried; Ayes: Berbach, Hutton, Hartman)
• Approved OKIGO Lure Coursing K‑9 event in Kyle Park on Oct 3‑4, 2026 (motion carried; Ayes: Hartman, Hutton, Berbach)
• Approved St. John the Baptist 2‑mile race in Kyle Park on Aug 15, 2026 (motion carried; Ayes: Hutton, Hartman, Berbach)
• Approved Ohio Wander Freunde walk in City Park on Aug 15, 2026 (motion carried; Ayes: Berbach, Hartman, Hutton)

Restoration Board

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review a variance application (Case No. 02-26) submitted by Andrew Circle of Borchers Construction Co. for a two‑family dwelling at 109 N Hyatt Street. The applicant seeks to reduce the required minimum lot area from 11,000 square feet to 2,570 square feet under Code §154.04‑7 in the R‑2 zoning district. The meeting will also approve the agenda, approve minutes from January 21, 2026, and conduct routine business.

• Variance request (Case No. 02-26) to reduce minimum lot area to 2,570 sq ft for a duplex at 109 N Hyatt Street (R‑2 zone)
• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Approval of minutes from the January 21, 2026 meeting

The Board of Zoning Appeals found the variance request for 109 N Hyatt Street to be substantial and unanimously approved a 2,570‑square‑foot lot‑area variance to allow a two‑family dwelling. The agenda and prior meeting minutes were also approved, and the Board welcomed a new City Planner/Zoning Administrator before adjourning.

• Determined the variance request for 109 N Hyatt Street is substantial (unanimous)
• Approved a 2,570 sq ft lot‑area variance for a duplex in the R‑2 district (unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the January 21, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Welcomed new City Planner/Zoning Administrator Ben Graham
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Tree Board

The Tipp City Tree Advisory Board will elect a chairman and vice chairman, approve the agenda and minutes from the December 10, 2025 meeting, and consider new business. New business includes three resident requests for city removal of trees at 229 S. Second Street, 16 Clark Circle, and 223 S. 6th Street due to sidewalk, sewer line, and pest concerns. The board will also discuss Arbor Day 2026, the 2025 Tree City USA award, the 2026 approved annual plan, and updates to the urban forestry management plan and grant tree plantings.

• Removal request for two trees at 229 S. Second Street (sidewalk roots)
• Removal request at 16 Clark Circle (tree roots affecting sewer lines)
• Removal request at 223 S. 6th Street (ash borers and dying tree)
• Discussion of Arbor Day 2026
• Review of 2025 Tree City USA award and 2026 approved annual plan

Planning Board

The Tipp City Planning Board will consider a special‑use application for 115 N Hyatt Street, a 0.10‑acre parcel, referenced under Code §154.03(D) and Code Table §154.04-2. The board will also approve the agenda and the December 9, 2025 study session and meeting minutes. Additional routine items include board reorganization, old business, miscellaneous reports, and a period for citizen comments on items not on the agenda.

• Special‑use request for 115 N Hyatt Street (0.10 acre) – Code §§154.03(D), 154.04-2
• Approval of December 9, 2025 Study Session & Meeting Minutes
• Approval of meeting agenda
• Board reorganization (Chairman and Vice‑Chairman positions)
• Citizens’ comments on items not on agenda

The Planning Board elected Vivian Davis as Chairman and Josh Powers as Vice Chairman, each by a 5‑0 vote. The board also approved the meeting agenda unanimously and approved the Study Session and Meeting Minutes with modifications by a 5‑0 vote.

• Elected Vivian Davis as Chairman (5-0)
• Elected Josh Powers as Vice Chairman (5-0)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Study Session and Meeting Minutes with modifications (5-0)

Restoration Board

The Restoration & Architectural Board will elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman, approve the agenda and minutes from August 26, 2025, and hear the annual report from Matt Spring. The board will also consider a proposed change to the meeting time. No other substantive items are listed.

• Election of Chairman (Board Reorganization)
• Election of Vice Chairman (Board Reorganization)
• Approval of Minutes – August 26, 2025
• Restoration Board Annual Report – presented by Matt Spring
• Discussion of meeting time – presented by Jenna Bowman

The Restoration and Architectural Board elected Heather Wendel as Chairman and Andrea Trzeciak as Vice Chairman. The board approved its agenda, the August 26, 2025 minutes, and the 2025 Annual Report. It set the regular meeting start time to 6:30 p.m. for 2026 and adjourned the session.

• Heather Wendel elected Chairman (4-0)
• Andrea Trzeciak elected Vice Chairman (4-0)
• Ms. Bailey excused from attendance (4-0)
• Agenda approved (4-0)
• August 26, 2025 minutes approved (4-0)
• 2025 Annual Report approved (4-0)
• Meeting start time set to 6:30 pm for 2026 (4-0)
• Session adjourned (4-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review Case No. 01-26, where Thomas Miller seeks a 5 ft 8 in height increase for a detached accessory structure and permission to locate the structure in the side yard at 325 S Hyatt Street (R‑1A district). One variance was previously approved unanimously, while the side‑yard variance ended in a tie and must be decided at this meeting. The Board will also consider Case No. 25-25, a request by Andrew Circle to reduce the minimum lot area from 11,000 sq ft to 6,650 sq ft to allow a duplex at 115 N Hyatt Street (R‑2 district). No other decisions are listed.

• Variance request for a 5 ft 8 in height increase on a detached accessory structure at 325 S Hyatt St (R‑1A).
• Variance request to allow the accessory structure in the side yard instead of the rear yard at the same address.
• Tie vote from the previous meeting on the side‑yard variance now requires a decision.
• Variance request to reduce minimum lot area to 6,650 sq ft for a duplex at 115 N Hyatt St (R‑2).
• Standard agenda items: board reorganizations, approval of minutes, citizen comments, and adjournment.

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the agenda and the December 17, 2025 meeting minutes. Allen Worthen was confirmed as Chairman and William Schindler as Vice Chairman. Both requested variances for 325 S Hyatt Street—a height increase and a side‑yard location—were granted unanimously. The board also removed Case 25‑25 from the table to be heard at a later meeting.

• Allen Worthen nominated and confirmed as Chairman (motion carried unanimously)
• William Schindler nominated and confirmed as Vice Chairman (motion carried unanimously)
• Agenda approved (motion carried)
• December 17, 2025 minutes approved (motion carried unanimously)
• Variance #1: 5’8” height increase granted for 325 S Hyatt Street (unanimously)
• Variance #2: side‑yard location granted for 325 S Hyatt Street (unanimously)
• Case 25‑25 removed from the table to be heard (motion carried unanimously)

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks Advisory Board will meet to elect its Chairman and Vice Chairman. The board will also discuss a suicide awareness 5K run at City Park and a park bench donation from Habitat for Humanity.

• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• American Legion 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Awareness at City Park
• Habitat for Humanity Park Bench Donation

The Parks Advisory Board elected Katelyn Berbach as Chairman and Kirsten Hutton as Vice Chairman. It approved the agenda, the November 10, 2025 minutes, the American Legion 5K run/walk, and Habitat for Humanity’s park bench donation. The board also set the meeting start time to 6:30 pm for all 2026 meetings and adjourned at 6:48 pm.

• Elected Katelyn Berbach as Chairman (motion carried, 4‑0)
• Elected Kirsten Hutton as Vice Chairman (motion carried, 4‑0)
• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried, 4‑0)
• Approved November 10, 2025 minutes (motion carried, 4‑0)
• Approved American Legion 5K Run/Walk for suicide awareness (motion carried, 4‑0)
• Approved Habitat for Humanity park bench donation (motion carried, 4‑0)
• Set meeting start time to 6:30 pm for all 2026 Parks Board meetings (motion carried, 4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:48 pm (motion carried, unanimous)