Tipp City public meetings in 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Tipp City Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider four requests for variances to building setbacks and lot size requirements for residential additions and duplexes. The meeting will also include approval of previous minutes and a public comment period.

• Case No. 22-25: Variance for rear yard setback at 835 Hickory Hill Drive
• Case No. 23-25: Variance for side yard setback at 349 N Second Street
• Case No. 24-25: Variance for duplex construction at 109 N Hyatt Street
• Case No. 25-25: Variance for lot frontage and area at 115 N Hyatt Street
• Approval of minutes from October 15, 2025

Tree Board

The Tree Advisory Board will consider several resident requests for the removal and planting of trees at specific city addresses. The board will also discuss the 2026 Annual Plan and the Urban Forestry Management Plan.

• Removal and planting request: 211 N 3rd Street
• Removal or pruning request: 118 W. Walnut Street
• Planting request: 318 W. Broadway
• Removal request: 25 S. Seventh Street
• Planting requests: 403 S. 5th Street and 546 Tallow Tree Way

The board approved the meeting agenda and minutes. It approved removal and city planting at 211 N. 3rd St, removal at 118 W. Walnut St with homeowner planting, planting at 318 W. Broadway, removal at 25 S. Seventh St, planting at 403 S. 5th St, and two homeowner planting requests at 546 Tallow Tree Way. The 2026 Tree Board Annual Plan was also approved and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (Ayes: Casey, Jackson)
• Approved minutes (Ayes: Jackson, Casey)
• Approved removal of tree at 211 N. 3rd St and city planting (Ayes: Jackson, Casey)
• Approved removal of tree at 118 W. Walnut St and homeowner planting (Ayes: Casey, Jackson)
• Approved planting of tree at 318 W. Broadway by the City (Ayes: Casey, Jackson)
• Approved removal of tree at 25 S. Seventh St by the City (Ayes: Jackson, Casey)
• Approved planting of tree at 403 S. 5th St by the City (Ayes: Jackson, Casey)
• Approved 2026 Tree Board Annual Plan (Ayes: Casey, Jackson)

Planning Board

The Tipp City Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the preliminary plan and plat revision for the Rosewood Creek development proposed by Jason LeVan dba J and A Homes LLC, as required by code §154.04(E)(13). The board will also approve the November 12, 2025 study session and meeting minutes, receive city council reports, and address citizen comments. The meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on December 9, 2025 at the Tipp City Government Center.

• Public Hearing – Preliminary Plan/Plat Revision – Rosewood Creek development – Jason LeVan dba J and A Homes LLC – Code §154.04(E)(13)
• Approval of November 12, 2025 Study Session & Meeting Minutes
• City Council Reports: November 17, 2025 – Mr. Walland; December 1, 2025 – Mr. Powers
• Upcoming City Council Meeting on December 15, 2025 – cancelled
• Citizen’s Comments on items not on agenda

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It then approved the Study Session and meeting minutes from November 12, 2025 by a 5‑0 vote. A motion to open the public hearing was also passed 5‑0. No final decisions were made on the proposed Uptown‑2 zoning district or Rosewood Creek subdivision changes.

• Agenda approved unanimously (motion passed)
• Study Session and November 12, 2025 minutes approved (5-0)
• Public hearing opened (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a 13‑foot rear‑yard setback variance for a sunroom addition at 835 Hickory Hill Drive (Case No. 22‑25). It will also consider a 4.5‑foot side‑yard setback variance for a sunroom addition at 349 N Second Street (Case No. 23‑25). The meeting includes approval of the October 15, 2025 minutes and miscellaneous business.

• Case No. 22‑25: Jerry L. Fisher requests a 13 ft rear‑yard setback variance for 835 Hickory Hill Drive (R‑1B district).
• Case No. 23‑25: Thomas McDonald requests a 4.5 ft side‑yard setback variance for 349 N Second Street (R‑1C district).
• Approval of minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting.
• Miscellaneous business – Planning & Zoning Workshop.

Planning Board

The Tipp City Planning Board will approve the October 14, 2025 study session and meeting minutes. It will hear reports from recent City Council meetings and announce upcoming council dates. The board will also publicize a Planning & Zoning workshop and allow citizen comments on items not on the agenda.

• Approval of October 14, 2025 Study Session & Meeting Minutes
• Review of City Council reports from Oct 20, Nov 3, and Oct 6, 2025
• Announcement of upcoming City Council meetings (Nov 17, Dec 1, Dec 15, 2025)
• Planning & Zoning Workshop announcement
• Citizen comments on items not on agenda

The Board unanimously appointed Chelsea Lay as Chairperson Pro Tem, excused the absences of Vivian Davis and Mr. Powers, approved the meeting agenda and the October 14 study‑session minutes, and agreed to hold another study session on Dec 9. No new business was taken and the meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

• Appointed Chelsea Lay as Chairperson Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Excused absence of Vivian Davis (motion carried)
• Excused absence of Mr. Powers (motion carried)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 14 study‑session minutes (3-0)
• Agreed to schedule another study session on Dec 9
• No new business taken
• Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks Advisory Board will approve the agenda and the July 14, 2025 minutes. It will then discuss three upcoming events at Kyle Park: the Tipp City Turkey Trot on November 27, 2025, the Centered Foundation 5K on March 7, 2026, and a Pickleball dedication. No other decisions are listed.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes – July 14, 2025
• Tipp City Turkey Trot – November 27, 2025 at Kyle Park
• Centered Foundation 5K – March 7, 2026 at Kyle Park
• Pickleball dedication – Kyle Park (date not specified)

The Parks Advisory Board approved several event dates, including the Centered Foundation 5K on March 21, 2026, and the Turkey Trot on November 27, 2025. It also excused a member, adopted the amended agenda, and approved the July 14, 2025 minutes. The board scheduled an outdoor May meeting for a pickleball courts ribbon cutting and adjourned the session.

• Excused Mr. O’Neill from the meeting (4 ayes)
• Amended agenda to change Centered Foundation 5K date to March 21 (4 ayes)
• Approved the amended agenda (4 ayes)
• Approved July 14, 2025 meeting minutes (4 ayes)
• Approved Tipp City Turkey Trot on Nov 27, 2025 at Kyle Park (4 ayes)
• Approved Centered Foundation 5K on Mar 21, 2026 at Kyle Park (4 ayes)
• Scheduled May Parks Board meeting outdoors at Kyle Park for pickleball ribbon cutting (4 ayes)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:40 pm (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two cases regarding residential fence variances. Both applicants are seeking to exceed height limits and transparency requirements for front yard fences.

• Case No. 20-25: Robert Peura request for 72-inch height and 100% opaque fence at 385 Pinehurst Drive
• Case No. 21-25: Bill and Meagan House request for 72-inch height and 100% opaque fence at 486 Greensward Drive

The Tipp City Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved both variance requests for 385 Pinehurst Drive, allowing a 72‑inch front‑yard fence and a 100% opaque wood/vinyl fence. The board also unanimously approved the same two variances for 486 Greensward Drive. All motions passed without opposition.

• Approved 72" front‑yard fence height variance for 385 Pinehurst Drive (unanimous)
• Approved 100% opaque wood/vinyl front‑yard fence variance for 385 Pinehurst Drive (unanimous)
• Approved 72" front‑yard fence height variance for 486 Greensward Drive (unanimous)
• Approved 100% opaque wood/vinyl front‑yard fence variance for 486 Greensward Drive (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss a special use application for 713 Oak Lea Drive under code §154.06(A). The board will also approve the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes and review recent City Council reports. Upcoming City Council meeting dates will be announced, and the board will hear citizen comments on items not on the agenda.

• Special use application for 713 Oak Lea Drive (code §154.06(A))
• Approval of September 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of City Council reports (Sept 15, Sept 29, Oct 6)
• Announcement of upcoming City Council meeting dates
• Citizen comments on items not on agenda

The Planning Board approved the meeting agenda unanimously and approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. Staff presented a special‑use permit request for two towers at 713 Oak Lea Drive and recommended approval, but the minutes do not record a board vote on that request. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Discussed special‑use permit for 713 Oak Lea Dr.; staff recommended approval (no vote recorded)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Tipp City Board of Zoning Appeals will consider five requests for variances to residential setback rules, including a duplex at 211 N Sixth Street and a detached garage at 440 Burnside Drive. One case from the previous meeting was tabled.

• Variance for duplex at 211 N Sixth Street (3 ft side yard)
• Variance for addition at 726 Barbara Drive (13.1 ft front yard)
• Variance for detached garage at 440 Burnside Drive (800 sq ft size)
• Variance for deck at 615 Maeghann Court (11 ft rear yard)
• Variance for retaining wall at 339 N 2nd Street (1 ft setback)

The Board of Zoning Appeals excused Mr. Poynter from the meeting unanimously. It approved the agenda and the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes. The Board then granted a 3‑foot side‑yard setback variance for Zach Lee’s duplex at 211 N Sixth Street, with a 3‑aye, 0‑nay vote.

• Excused Mr. Poynter from the meeting (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved July 16, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Granted 3‑ft side‑yard setback variance for 211 N Sixth St duplex (3‑0)

Planning Board

The Tipp City Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a zoning code text amendment regarding automotive fuel sales and a zoning map amendment for the Uptown 1 district. The board will also consider a special use request for 211 N Sixth Street.

• Public Hearing: Zoning Code Text Amendment — Limitation on Automotive Fuel Sales
• Public Hearing: Zoning Map Amendment — Uptown 1 Zoning District
• Special Use Request: 211 N Sixth Street (Code 154,03(D)(5))
• Approval of August 12, 2025 Study Session & Meeting Minutes
• Upcoming City Council Meetings: September 15, 29, October 6, 20, November 3, 17, December 1, 15

The Planning Board approved its agenda and the August 12 minutes, then held a public hearing on a zoning code amendment. The board voted 4‑0 to forward a positive recommendation to City Council to ban automotive fuel sales as a permitted principal use and to allow limited accessory use. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Excused absent member Mr. Walland (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved August 12 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Opened public hearing on fuel‑sales amendment (4-0)
• Closed public hearing on fuel‑sales amendment (4-0)
• Forwarded positive recommendation to City Council on fuel‑sales zoning amendment (4-0)
• Opened public hearing on Tipp Plaza zoning map amendment (4-0)

Restoration Board

The Restoration and Architectural Board approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a ground‑level deck at 29 W. Main Street and another for replacing copper gutters with steel gutters at 11 East Main Street. Both motions passed unanimously with five votes in favor and none against.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for deck at 29 W. Main St (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for steel gutters at 11 E. Main St (5-0)

Tree Board

The Tree Advisory Board voted to have the city remove a hazardous tree at 233 W. Elm Street. It also approved removing two dead trees and planting one replacement at 228 N. Tippecanoe Drive. Additional actions included conditional removal of a tree at 6 N. Tippecanoe if it is in the right‑of‑way, approval of a curb‑lawn planting at 114 N. 1st Street, and denial of a planting request at 118 N. 1st Street due to lack of space. The board rescheduled the urban forest inventory to September 23.

• Approved removal of tree at 233 W. Elm Street (unanimous)
• Approved removal of two trees and planting one tree at 228 N. Tippecanoe Drive (unanimous)
• Approved conditional removal of tree at 6 N. Tippecanoe Drive if located in right‑of‑way (unanimous)
• Approved planting of curb‑lawn tree at 114 N. 1st Street (unanimous)
• Denied planting request at 118 N. 1st Street due to insufficient curb‑lawn space (unanimous)
• Rescheduled urban forest tree inventory to September 23 (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and approved the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. The Board adopted a condition that no final plats for the Hyatt Trails subdivision will be approved until the developer provides proof of ownership of the Precision Strip property. Staff will return next month with revised language on the automotive fuel‑sales ban for further Board review.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Conditioned final plat approval on proof of ownership of Precision Strip property

Restoration Board

The Restoration and Architectural Board approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new dark‑charcoal standing‑seam metal roof on 314 W. Main Street. It also approved a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the front door at 226 W. Main Street. All procedural motions, including excusing two members and adopting the agenda and minutes, were carried unanimously.

• Excused Mr. Snyder and Mr. Benedict (ayes: Bailey, Trzeciak, Weaver, Wendel; nays: none)
• Approved agenda (ayes: Bailey, Weaver, Wendel, Trzeciak; nays: none)
• Approved June 24, 2025 meeting minutes (ayes: Bailey, Trzeciak, Weaver, Wendel; nays: none)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for metal roof at 314 W. Main St. (ayes: Trzeciak, Weaver, Wendel, Bailey; nays: none)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for front door replacement at 226 W. Main St. (ayes: Wendel, Bailey, Weaver, Trzeciak; nays: none)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (motion carried)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals voted on three fence variances requested by Samuel and Caitlin Bernard at 546 Tallow Tree Way. The 30‑inch height variance was denied 2‑1. The 48‑foot setback variance was approved unanimously 3‑0. The request for a 0% transparent front‑yard fence was denied 2‑1. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Denied 30" fence height variance (2-1)
• Approved 48' setback variance (3-0)
• Denied 0% transparency fence variance (2-1)

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks Advisory Board approved a disc golf tournament on August 2 and another on July 20, both to be held at City Park. The board also excused Mr. O’Neill, approved the meeting agenda, and ratified the May 12 minutes. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 6:45 p.m.

• Excused Mr. O’Neill (Ayes: Fuller, Hutton, Berbach, Hartman)
• Approved meeting agenda (Ayes: Hutton, Hartman, Fuller, Berbach)
• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (Ayes: Hartman, Fuller, Hutton, Berbach)
• Approved Disc Golf Tournament on August 2 at City Park (Ayes: Hutton, Hartman, Fuller, Berbach)
• Approved Disc Golf Tournament on July 20 at City Park (Ayes: Fuller, Hutton, Berbach, Hartman)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (Ayes: Fuller, Hutton, Berbach, Hartman)

Planning Board

The board approved its agenda and the June 10 meeting minutes. It opened and later closed a public hearing on a zoning code amendment that would limit automotive fuel sales. The board then voted unanimously to forward a positive recommendation on the amendment to City Council.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Opened public hearing on fuel‑sale zoning amendment (5‑0)
• Closed public hearing (5‑0)
• Forwarded positive recommendation to City Council on zoning code amendment limiting automotive fuel sales (unanimous)

Restoration Board

The Restoration and Architectural Board denied the Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the front door handle and locks at 212 W. Main Street because the hardware was deemed too modern for the historic district. The Board approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new rubber roof on the building at 40 W. Main Street, finding the roof replacement appropriate and necessary. Votes were unanimous in both cases.

• Denied Certificate of Appropriateness for door hardware at 212 W. Main St (6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for new rubber roof at 40 W. Main St (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved two variances requested by Barry and Jill Mace for their property at 10 Spruce Court. The first variance allows a front‑yard fence height of 72 inches instead of the required 42 inches, and the second permits a 100% opaque wood/vinyl fence in the front yard. Both motions passed unanimously. The Board also approved the meeting agenda and the May 21, 2025 minutes.

• Approved variance to increase front‑yard fence height to 72" (unanimous)
• Approved variance to allow 100% opaque wood/vinyl front‑yard fence (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved May 21, 2025 board minutes, 4‑0

Tree Board

The Tree Advisory Board approved the removal of four city trees at 228 N. Tippecanoe, 414 S. Third Street, 304 West Broadway, and 7 E. Dow Street. It tabled a request to plant a second tree at 118 N. 1st Street. The board also voted to postpone the annual tree sale until 2026.

• Approved removal of tree at 228 N. Tippecanoe (Jackson, Casey)
• Approved removal of tree at 414 S. Third Street (Jackson, Casey)
• Approved removal of two ash trees at 304 West Broadway (Jackson, Casey)
• Approved removal of tree at 7 E. Dow Street (Jackson, Casey)
• Tabled planting request for 118 N. 1st Street (Jackson, Casey)
• Postponed the 2025 tree sale to 2026 (Jackson, Casey)

Planning Board

The Board amended the agenda to add the Urban Redevelopment Plan and approved the study‑session minutes (5‑0). It opened and later closed a public hearing on the proposed Uptown zoning district (both 5‑0). The Board then made a unanimous positive recommendation to City Council on the proposed zoning code text amendment. All motions were passed without opposition.

• Amended agenda to include Urban Redevelopment Plan – passed unanimously
• Approved Study Session and May 13 minutes – 5‑0
• Opened public hearing on zoning code amendment – 5‑0
• Closed public hearing – 5‑0
• Made positive recommendation to City Council on zoning code amendment – unanimous

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Tipp City Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved a 4‑foot front‑setback variance for Jillian Nave at 131 S Second Street, permitting a retaining wall along the sidewalk. The motion was moved by Mr. Hornberger, seconded by Mr. Schindler, and passed unanimously. Earlier, the board also excused Mr. Poynter, approved the agenda, and adopted the April 16, 2025 minutes.

• Excused Mr. Poynter from the meeting (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Adopted April 16, 2025 minutes, 3‑0 vote
• Granted 4‑ft front‑setback variance for 131 S Second St (unanimous)

Planning Board

The board approved the meeting agenda and the April 8 minutes, each unanimously. It also approved positive recommendations to City Council for replats that will vacate drainage easements at 411 and 413 Sydney Drive, with votes of 4‑0. No other substantive actions were taken during the session.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Excused absence of Ms. Davis (motion carried)
• Approved positive recommendation for Replat of 411 Sydney Drive (4-0)
• Approved positive recommendation for Replat of 413 Sydney Drive (4-0)

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks Advisory Board approved the agenda and the March 10 meeting minutes. It authorized the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 2 mile race to be held at Kyle Park and agreed to hold the July Parks Board meeting at Hathaway Park for a ribbon‑cutting. The board then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (5 ayes: Hutton, Fuller, Hartman, O’Neill, Berbach)
• Approved March 10, 2025 minutes (5 ayes: Fuller, O’Neill, Hartman, Hutton, Berbach)
• Approved St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 2 mile race at Kyle Park (5 ayes: O’Neill, Hutton, Berbach, Fuller, Hartman)
• Agreed to hold July Parks Board meeting at Hathaway Park (no vote tally recorded)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (5 ayes: Hutton, Fuller, Berbach, Hartman, O’Neill)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved its agenda and the March 19, 2025 minutes. After discussion, the Board unanimously voted to grant Brett and Jackie Musser a 6‑foot variance to the required 30‑foot front‑yard setback for a porch expansion at 815 Charrington Way. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Granted 6‑ft front‑yard setback variance for 815 Charrington Way (unanimous)

Tree Board

The Tipp City Tree Advisory Board elected a chairman and vice‑chairman, approved the meeting agenda and prior minutes, and adopted the 2025 Tree Board Annual Plan. It also approved removal of an ash tree at 238 S. Sixth St, planting of a tree at 239 S. Sixth St, rewording of Ordinance 97.12, and updates to the Urban Forestry Management Plan.

• Elected Karen Jackson as Chairman (Jackson, Casey)
• Elected Mary Casey as Vice Chairman (Jackson, Casey)
• Approved meeting agenda (Jackson, Casey)
• Approved December 11 2024 minutes (Jackson, Casey)
• Approved removal of ash tree at 238 S. Sixth St (Jackson, Casey)
• Approved planting of one tree at 239 S. Sixth St (Jackson, Casey)
• Approved 2025 Tree Board Annual Plan (Jackson, Casey)
• Approved rewording of Ordinance 97.12 (Jackson, Casey)

Planning Board

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from February 11, 2025. It then approved the Preliminary Plat for the Hyatt Trails subdivision, adding two conditions: Ordinance 2-25 must be effective on 4/16/25, and Phase 1 cannot be reviewed until the developer proves ownership of the Precision Strip property. Both approvals passed with a 4‑0 vote.

• Motion to excuse absence of Mr. Powers carried
• Agenda approval motion carried
• Minutes approval (Feb 11, 2025) passed 4-0
• Preliminary Plat approval with conditions passed 4-0