Upper Arlington public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Upper Arlington City Council is meeting to consider several legislative items, including amendments to the Personnel Code and salary adjustments for top city officials. They will also review liquor permit requests and transfers, and recognize outgoing council members.

• Ordinance 44-2025: amend Chapter 155 Personnel Code
• Ordinance 49-2025: salary amendments for City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk
• Liquor permit requests for UMI Buffet (1841 W Henderson Rd) and US Restaurant (3018 Kingsdale Center)
• Liquor license transfer to Buckeye SSC-UA LLC (Sunny Street, 4733 Reed Rd)
• Resolution 16-2025: set 2026 council meeting schedule

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes from October 8, 2025, and to discuss unfinished business including the OSU Wayfinding Study and a maintenance study for Fancyburg Park. New business includes an Urban Tree Study. The board will also hear a Director's Report and set future agenda items.

• OSU Wayfinding Study
• Fancyburg Park maintenance study
• Urban Tree Study
• Approval of Oct 8, 2025 minutes

City Council

Upper Arlington City Council will hold public hearings and take action on several ordinances, including the 2026 budget and fee schedule, a $30 million bond issuance for capital projects, a contract for the Master Plan Update, and a three-year agreement with the firefighters' union. The meeting also includes a second reading of a personnel code amendment and a first reading of a fund transfer ordinance. An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters.

• Ordinance 42-2025: adopt 2025-2026 Biennial Budget Supplement and 2026 Master Schedule of Fees
• Ordinance 43-2025: adopt 2026 annual appropriations
• Ordinance 45-2025: contract with OHM Advisors for Master Plan Update
• Ordinance 46-2025: three-year agreement with IAFF Local 521
• Ordinance 47-2025: issue up to $30,000,000 in General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds for capital projects

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will discuss the 2026 UA Performance Series and the 2026 Work Plan. Members will also receive updates regarding public art at the Bob Crane Community Center and a report from the Cultural Arts Division.

• 2026 UA Performance Series discussion
• 2026 Work Plan discussion
• Bob Crane Community Center Public Art update
• Cultural Arts Division report

Civil Service Commission

The Upper Arlington Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, discuss the 2025 promotional test process for sergeants, and consider proposed changes to Rule 8A.7(a) regarding service credit points for promotional public safety applicants. They will also schedule 2026 meeting dates. The meeting is open to the public, with remote viewing options available.

• Approve January 14, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Approve February 10, 2025 special meeting minutes
• Discuss 2025 Promotional Test Process for Sergeants MOU
• Proposed changes to Rule 8A.7(a) on service credit points for promotional public safety applicants
• Schedule 2026 Civil Service Commission meeting dates

City Council

The Upper Arlington City Council will hold public hearings and take action on the 2026 budget, including the biennial budget supplement, the 2026 Master Schedule of Fees, and annual appropriations. The council will also consider establishing a Facilities Maintenance Reserve, amending the Personnel Code, and authorizing a contract with OHM Advisors for a Master Plan Update. Several awards and recognitions are scheduled, along with an executive session for negotiations and personnel matters.

• Ordinance 42-2025: adopt 2025-2026 Biennial Budget Supplement and 2026 Master Schedule of Fees
• Ordinance 43-2025: adopt 2026 annual appropriations
• Resolution 15-2025: establish Facilities Maintenance Reserve in General Fund
• Ordinance 44-2025: amend Chapter 155 Personnel Code
• Ordinance 45-2025: contract with OHM Advisors for Master Plan Update

City Tree Commission

The Upper Arlington City Tree Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving prior minutes and receiving updates on the Tree Canopy Assessment from Davey Resource Group, education/outreach efforts, and general forestry operations. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Tree Canopy Assessment update from Davey Resource Group
• General/operational forestry updates
• Contracts update
• Park updates and CIP/development
• Friends of UA Parks update

The Tree Commission discussed the Tree Canopy Assessment update from Davey Resource Group, which showed canopy gains and approximately 41% citywide coverage. The final presentation is planned for December, including submission to City Council. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Approved minutes of August 5, 2025 meeting
• Discussed Tree Canopy Assessment update; final presentation planned for December
• Discussed leaf mulching vs. collection; proposed enhancing website messaging
• Discussed Westover Oak removal communication and replacement planting
• Noted FLOW distributing 300 free trees to residents
• Noted fall planting of 324 trees underway

Community Relations Committee

The Upper Arlington Community Relations Committee is meeting to approve minutes, adopt its bylaws, select a chair and vice chair, hear reports on 2025 innovation grants, and review the draft 2026 programs and events schedule. The committee will also discuss strategic plan priorities and next steps from its August 2024 workshop. Public comments are limited to agenda items with a three-minute time limit.

• Adoption of CRC Bylaws
• Selection of CRC Chair and Vice Chair
• 2025 CRC Innovation Small Grant Reports
• Draft 2026 Programs & Events Schedule
• Strategic Plan Priorities and 2026 Planning

Board of Zoning and Planning

The Board of Zoning and Planning will review consent agenda items including several variance requests for garage heights, setbacks, and lot coverage, plus a postponed variance for a detached garage on W. Lane Avenue. They will also hear an appeal of a zoning compliance revocation for a non-medical office use at 4661 Sawmill Road. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and the 2026 meeting calendar.

• 1614 Doone Road: variance for 20'-8" tall detached garage (max 17')
• 2671 Wexford Road: variance for porch encroaching into rear and side setbacks
• 4430 Norwell Drive: variance to increase development cover to 45.2%
• 2548 W. Lane Avenue: variance for 1,774-sq-ft detached garage (postponed)
• 4661 Sawmill Road: appeal of revocation of Certificate of Zoning Compliance #25-2703

City Council

City Council will hold a public hearing and consider Ordinance No. 39-2025, which would reverse the Board of Zoning and Planning's October 1, 2025, decision to disapprove the Major Site Plan Application (DEV-01-25) for the National Church Residences (NCR) campus redevelopment, including variances. The meeting includes a call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Ordinance No. 39-2025 to reverse BZAP denial of NCR campus redevelopment (DEV-01-25)
• Public hearing on the NCR campus redevelopment site plan and variances

City Council

The Upper Arlington City Council is meeting to consider several legislative items, including a postponed ordinance to amend the North Bank Office Park Plat for the redevelopment of the National Church Residences headquarters. They will also hold public hearings on the 2026 budget, including amendments to the 2025-2026 Biennial Budget, the 2026 Master Schedule of Fees, and annual appropriations. Additionally, resolutions regarding a tax advance from Franklin County and financial policy recommendations will be discussed.

• Ordinance No. 37-2025: Amend North Bank Office Park Plat for National Church Residences redevelopment (close)
• Ordinance No. 42-2025: Adopt 2025-2026 Biennial Budget Supplement and 2026 Master Schedule of Fees
• Ordinance No. 43-2025: Adopt 2026 annual appropriations
• Resolution No. 13-2025: Request advance of funds from Franklin County Treasurer
• Resolution No. 14-2025: Adopt Financial Policies Committee recommendations on reserves

City Council

Upper Arlington City Council will hold first readings and public hearings on the 2026 budget, including amendments to the 2025-2026 biennial budget, the 2026 Master Schedule of Fees, and annual appropriations. The agenda also includes a police annual report, a Veterans Day commendation, and a liquor permit notice for a new establishment.

• Ordinance 42-2025: adopt 2025-2026 budget supplement and 2026 Master Schedule of Fees
• Ordinance 43-2025: adopt 2026 annual appropriations
• Ordinance 40-2025: accept deeds and conveyances to the city
• Ordinance 41-2025: appropriate and transfer funds for 2025 budget
• Liquor permit request for WRWAWP LLC at 1695 Old Henderson Road, Ste 101

Board of Zoning and Planning

The Board of Zoning and Planning will consider three postponed variance requests: a garage addition at 2747 Coventry Road, a front porch at 2721 Kent Road, and a lot line adjustment at 2367 Zollinger Road. The board will also conduct informal reviews of several projects, including a garage at 2548 W. Lane Avenue and a mixed-use building at 2471 Westmont Boulevard, and review the draft 2026 calendar.

• 2747 Coventry Road: variance for two-story garage encroaching 19.33 ft into rear yard setback and 5 ft into side yard setback
• 2721 Kent Road: variance for front porch resulting in 34.6% building coverage and 57.6% development coverage (limits 29% and 50%)
• 2367 Zollinger Road: lot line adjustment transferring 60' x 55' to 3151 Asbury Drive, creating 6,900-sq-ft interior lot (minimum 9,000 sq ft)
• 2548 W. Lane Avenue: informal review of detached garage not meeting height/compatibility requirements
• 2471 Westmont Boulevard: informal review of conceptual three-story mixed-use building with two parking spaces

Community Relations Committee

The Upper Arlington Community Relations Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, receive updates from city and affiliate organizations, and hear a presentation on police and community relations. The committee will also discuss 2025 programs and events, the 2026 Innovation Small Grant Program, the 2026 observances calendar, and the 2026 programs and events schedule. Additionally, they will set the 2026 meeting schedule and outline agenda items for the November 20, 2025 meeting, including selection of chair and vice chair and strategic plan priorities.

• Approve September 25 meeting minutes
• Excuse absence of Eric Hutchison
• Police and Community Relations Presentation
• 2026 CRC Innovation Small Grant Program
• 2026 Observances Calendar and Programs & Events Schedule

Records Commission

The Upper Arlington Records Commission is meeting to approve the minutes from its April 22, 2025 meeting and discuss updates to records retention schedules, including a Human Resources update project and candidate background investigation records for the Police and Fire Divisions. No final decisions are expected on the discussion items.

• Approve April 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discuss Human Resources Records Retention Schedule Update Project
• Discuss Police and Fire Division candidate background investigation records retention schedules

Board of Zoning and Planning

The Upper Arlington Board of Zoning and Planning will review six variance requests on the consent agenda and three under new business. These include fence height and setback exceptions, a side-yard encroachment for a sunroom and garage, and a lot line adjustment that would create a substandard lot. One item, a two-story garage addition at 2747 Coventry Road, has been postponed to a later work session.

• 2206 Northam Road: fence up to 19 ft into front yard (VAR-40-25)
• 1824 Suffolk Road: 48-inch fence up to 18 ft into front yard (VAR-41-25)
• 2350 Nayland Road: addition encroaching into side yard, fire pit too close (VAR-46-25)
• 3924 Lyon Drive: covered porch with outdoor kitchen projecting into rear yard (VAR-48-25)
• 2367 Zollinger Road: lot line adjustment to transfer land to 3151 Asbury Drive (VAR-49-25)

Board of Health

The Upper Arlington Board of Health will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from July 16, 2025, receive an update on the Upper Arlington CHAT (Community Health Assessment Team) program, and hear reports from Franklin County Public Health on environmental health, health systems and planning, and prevention and wellness. The agenda is routine, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Approval of July 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Upper Arlington CHAT program update
• FCPH Environmental Health report (includes pool inspections, rabies cases, mosquito testing)
• FCPH Health Systems & Planning report
• FCPH Prevention & Wellness report

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will convene to discuss a public art call for the Bob Crane Community Center and receive a report from the Cultural Arts Division. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no votes or contracts listed.

• Discussion of Bob Crane Community Center Public Art Call
• Cultural Arts Division Report

City Council

The Upper Arlington City Council is meeting to discuss new business, specifically financial policies related to reserve policies. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the item is under discussion only.

• Discussion of financial policies and reserve policies

City Council

The Upper Arlington City Council will consider several items, including a contract for sanitary sewer inspection and cleaning, a resolution to adopt a cybersecurity program, and an ordinance amending the Community Relations Committee's membership terms. The agenda also includes reports on the Columbus Marathon, the city attorney's annual report, and a finance update. An executive session is scheduled for personnel and legal matters.

• Ordinance No. 38-2025: authorizes contract with Metropolitan Environmental for sanitary sewer inspection and cleaning services
• Resolution No. 12-2025: adopts the City's Cybersecurity Program and designates its administrator
• Ordinance No. 36-2025: amends § 160.02 on Community Relations Committee membership and terms
• Liquor permit request for Fukuryu Ramen, LLC (D5 permit)
• Executive session for personnel and legal matters

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Upper Arlington Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss several items, including the OSU Wayfinding Studio Project, an athletic turf management report, an athletic field policy update, and an update on the Bob Crane Community Center. The board will also approve minutes from its August 13, 2025 meeting and hear a director's report. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; most items are for discussion or update.

• OSU Wayfinding Studio Project discussion
• Athletic Turf Management Report
• Athletic Field Policy Update
• Bob Crane Community Center Update
• Approval of August 13, 2025 meeting minutes

City Tree Commission

The Upper Arlington City Tree Commission is meeting to discuss updates on the tree canopy assessment by Davey Resource Group and leaf management. The agenda includes approval of minutes, public attendance, staff updates on forestry operations, contracts, parks, and CIP/development, as well as updates from Friends of UA Parks and horticulture. This is a regular meeting with discussion items and updates, not a final decision-making session.

• Tree Canopy Assessment update from Davey Resource Group
• Leaf Management discussion (link to city leaf collection page)
• Staff updates on forestry operations, contracts, parks, and CIP/development
• Friends of UA Parks update
• Horticulture update by Libby Roach

City Council

The Upper Arlington City Council is meeting to consider several legislative items, including a resolution to adopt the Fancyburg Park Master Plan and an ordinance to amend the North Bank Office Park Plat for redevelopment. The council will also hear presentations on the ADAMH tax levy, economic development, and the finance director's report. The agenda includes consent items, commendations, and first and second readings of ordinances and resolutions.

• Resolution No. 10-2025: Adopt Fancyburg Park Master Plan
• Ordinance No. 37-2025: Amend North Bank Office Park Plat for National Church Residences redevelopment (postponed)
• Resolution No. 11-2025: Accept Tax Incentive Review Council recommendations
• Ordinance No. 36-2025: Amend Community Relations Committee membership terms
• Ordinance No. 38-2025: Contract with Metropolitan Environmental for sewer inspection/cleaning

Board of Zoning and Planning

The Board of Zoning and Planning is reviewing a Major Site Plan application for a campus redevelopment at 2233-2335 North Bank Drive. The project by National Church Residences includes a new headquarters office building and two senior housing buildings. The board will also make a recommendation to City Council on a plat amendment.

• Major Site Plan review for 2233-2335 North Bank Drive (DEV-01-25)
• New headquarters office building for National Church Residences
• Two senior housing buildings proposed
• Recommendation to City Council on plat amendment requested

Community Relations Committee

The Upper Arlington Community Relations Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, receive updates from city and affiliate organizations, and discuss the 2025 Community Survey. The committee will also consider next steps following City Council review, draft bylaws, liaisons, the 2026 observances calendar, resources for new residents, and 2025 programs and events. Public comments are accepted at the close of the meeting.

• Approval of August 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• 2025 Community Survey presentation
• Next steps following City Council review of CRC
• Draft CRC Bylaws
• 2026 Observances Calendar

City Council

The Upper Arlington City Council is meeting to consider several items, including first readings of an ordinance to change Community Relations Committee membership terms and a resolution to adopt the Fancyburg Park Master Plan. The council will also vote on consent agenda items, including continuing membership in a self-insurance pool, and receive updates on cultural arts and community relations.

• Ordinance No. 35-2025: Authorizes continued membership in CORMA self-insurance pool
• Ordinance No. 36-2025: Amends Community Relations Committee membership and terms
• Resolution No. 10-2025: Adopts Fancyburg Park Master Plan
• Resolution of Commendation for National Service Dog Month
• Cultural Arts Update and Community Relations Committee Annual Update

Board of Zoning and Planning

The Upper Arlington Board of Zoning and Planning will decide four zoning variances, including height and setback adjustments for residential properties. It will also review a major site plan for National Church Residences’ campus redevelopment, including a new headquarters and senior housing buildings. Two previously postponed variance requests will be reconsidered.

• 2208 Dorset Road: Allow detached garage 20'-8" tall, exceeding 17-foot height limit
• 2486 Cranford Road: Allow addition encroaching 3.3 feet into side yard setback
• 2313 Bristol Road: Garage addition encroaching into side and rear yard setbacks, increasing building coverage to 30.2%
• 2233-2335 North Bank Drive: Review of Major Site Plan for National Church Residences campus redevelopment
• 2723 Brandon Road: Review of Conditional Use to replace Columbia Gas utility station

City Council

The Upper Arlington City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, reports, and several legislative items. Key actions include a third reading and potential vote on a development agreement with National Church Residences and Upper Arlington Schools for the Lynch property, and a first reading of a resolution to accept county tax levies. The council will also hear the 2025 community survey results and an overview of Zollinger Road public outreach.

• Ordinance No. 28-2025: development agreement with National Church Residences and Upper Arlington Schools (Lynch)
• Resolution No. 9-2025: accepting Franklin County tax levies and rates
• Ordinance No. 34-2025: contract with JCORR, LLC for office renovations at Fire Station 72 and Municipal Services Center
• Ordinance No. 35-2025: continuation of CORMA self-insurance pool membership
• 2025 Community Survey Results presentation

Board of Zoning and Planning

The Upper Arlington Board of Zoning and Planning will meet on September 3, 2025, to conduct a work session and review active applications. Two previously postponed zoning variance hearings are scheduled for September 17, 2025.

• Postponed hearing for 2,016 sq ft detached garage at 2548 W. Lane Avenue (VAR-29-25)
• Postponed hearing for front yard coverage increase at 2381 Onandaga Drive (VAR-30-25)
• Work session review for utility station replacement at 2723 Brandon Road (CU-02-25)
• Work session review for National Church Residences campus redevelopment at 2233-2335 North Bank Drive (DEV-01-25)

Community Relations Committee

The Upper Arlington Community Relations Committee is meeting to approve minutes, receive city updates on the 2025 community survey, senior services transition, and November 4 election, and discuss a timeline for City Council's five-year review of the CRC Leadership Ordinance. The committee will also review draft bylaws, assign liaisons, and plan 2025 programs and events. Public comments are accepted at the end of the meeting.

• Approve July 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• 2025 Community Survey update
• November 4 election updates
• City Council review timeline: September 22 (1st reading), October 6 (2nd reading), October 13 (3rd reading/vote) of CRC Leadership Ordinance
• Draft bylaws: organization/officers and public participation decisions

City Council

The Upper Arlington City Council will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting, vote on several ordinances authorizing contracts for pool renovations, utility relocations, and construction projects, and hear updates on community center operations and city finances.

• Renovation contract with Continental Building Company for Devon Pool toddler pool ($ amount not specified)
• Utility relocation payment to AEP for Fishinger Road Phase 1 Reconstruction Project ($ amount not specified)
• Construction contract with Double Z Construction for 2025 Hydrant Replacement Project ($ amount not specified)
• Development agreement with National Church Residences and Upper Arlington Schools (Ordinance No. 28-2025)
• Office renovation contract with JCORR, LLC for Fire Station 72 and Municipal Services Center (Ordinance No. 34-2025)

Board of Zoning and Planning

The Upper Arlington Board of Zoning and Planning will hold a public hearing on five variance requests, mostly for residential additions and garages that exceed setback, coverage, or height limits. The board will also consider the consent agenda, which includes minutes and two additional variances. Two items are postponed to later meetings.

• 2697 Woodstock Road: one-story addition encroaching 1'-8" into side yard setback
• 3744 Lyon Drive: front yard coverage increase from 25% to 31.3% for parking
• 2381 Onandaga Drive: front yard coverage increase to 35.2% for circular driveway
• 2516 Welsford Road: detached garage with three variances (size, height, dormers)
• 2209 Fairfax Road: two-story addition and garage with coverage and height increases

City Council

The Upper Arlington City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including a development agreement with National Church Residences and Upper Arlington Schools, a contract for renovating the toddler pool at Devon Pool, a payment to AEP for utility relocation on Fishinger Road, and a contract for the 2025 Hydrant Replacement Project. The agenda also includes reports from the Fire Division and Finance Director, and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Ordinance No. 28-2025: Development agreement with National Church Residences and Upper Arlington Schools
• Ordinance No. 29-2025: Contract with Continental Building Company for Devon Pool toddler pool renovation
• Ordinance No. 30-2025: Payment to AEP for utility relocation for Fishinger Road Phase 1 Reconstruction
• Ordinance No. 31-2025: Contract with Double Z Construction for 2025 Hydrant Replacement Project
• Fire Division Annual Report and Finance Director Monthly Report

City Council

This is a procedural meeting with no votes scheduled. Council will discuss its travel policy and the process for approving the council budget.

• Discussion of Council Travel Policy
• Discussion of Council Budget Approval Process

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Upper Arlington Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, introduce a new member, and discuss unfinished and new business. Key items include an update on the Fancyburg Master Plan and a discussion of the National Church Residences Corporate Campus Redevelopment. The board will also hear a director's report and set future agenda items.

• Approve June 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Fancyburg Master Plan update
• National Church Residences Corporate Campus Redevelopment discussion
• Older Adult Services discussion
• Director's report

Cultural Arts Commission

The Upper Arlington Cultural Arts Commission will hold its regular meeting to approve past minutes, review its bylaws, set future meeting dates, and elect officers. The commission will also receive a report from the Cultural Arts Division.

• Review Cultural Arts Commission Bylaws
• Election of Officers
• Review dates and time for meetings
• Cultural Arts Division Report

City Tree Commission

The Upper Arlington City Tree Commission is meeting to discuss an update on the Tree Canopy Assessment and the condition of trees at Westover Park. They will also receive staff updates on forestry operations, contracts, parks, capital improvements, and development. The meeting includes approval of June minutes and public attendance.

• Tree Canopy Assessment update
• Westover trees discussion
• Approval of June 3, 2025 minutes
• Staff updates on contracts and CIP
• Horticulture update by Libby Roach

Community Relations Committee

The Community Relations Committee is meeting to approve minutes, receive updates on the 2025 community survey and the Accessibility in UA Working Group, and conduct a strategic plan check-in. They will also discuss draft bylaws, a decision-making checklist, and a recommendation on officer organization for Council consideration. The meeting includes public comment at the close.

• Approve May 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• 2025 Community Survey update
• Accessibility in UA Working Group update
• Draft bylaws and decision-making checklist discussion
• Draft recommendation on organization of officers for Council

Board of Zoning and Planning

The Upper Arlington Board of Zoning and Planning will consider several variance requests and a conditional use application. The board will vote on consent agenda items including fence projections and a small side-yard encroachment, and hold hearings on a detached garage and a proposed Columbia Gas utility station.

• 1861 Cambridge Boulevard (VAR-31-25): 42-inch fence projecting up to 35 ft into Cambridge Blvd front yard and 36 ft into Roxbury Rd front yard
• 1983 Coventry Road (VAR-32-25): 42-inch fence projecting up to 36 ft into Coventry Rd front yard
• 1967 Langham Road (VAR-33-25): two-story addition encroaching 0.6 inches into 8-ft side yard setback
• 2864 Clifton Road (VAR-34-25): one-story addition encroaching 2.3 ft into 10-ft side yard setback and 3.8 ft into longwall setback
• 1336 Ridgeview Road (CU-01-25): conditional use for Columbia Gas of Ohio to build a new utility station

Board of Zoning and Planning

The Board of Zoning and Planning will hold an informal review of a proposed campus redevelopment at 2233-2335 North Bank Drive, including a new office headquarters and two senior housing buildings. They will also conduct a work session on a conditional use and variances for a proposed Columbia Gas utility station at 1336 Ridgeview Road. No final decisions are expected at this meeting.

• Informal review of NCR campus redevelopment at 2233-2335 North Bank Drive
• Proposed new office headquarters building
• Two proposed senior housing buildings
• Work session on conditional use and variances for Columbia Gas utility station at 1336 Ridgeview Road (CU-01-25)

Board of Zoning and Planning

The Board of Zoning and Planning will consider four variance requests from property owners seeking exceptions to zoning rules for additions, a garage, a porch, and a hot tub. The board will also review minutes from three prior meetings. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• 1618 Grenoble Road: two-story addition encroaching 8'-6" into rear setback, building coverage up to 29.2%
• 2434 Dorset Road: detached garage height of 21'-4" instead of 17-foot limit
• 4130 Randmore Court: covered porch encroaching up to 16'-6" into rear setback
• 2667 Kent Road: hot tub located 13 feet into Wilshire Drive front yard (prohibited)

City Council

The Upper Arlington City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts and ordinances, including a $43.79 million bond refund, a school site work contract, and a police drone purchase. They will also hold public hearings on amendments to property maintenance code and adding two police officer positions, and receive updates on the food waste program and Fancyburg Park.

• Ordinance 19-2025: issue up to $43,790,000 in bonds to refund outstanding debt
• Ordinance 18-2025: contract with Upper Arlington School District for site work at 1945 Ridgeview Road
• Ordinance 22-2025: purchase of a safety operations drone for Police Division
• Ordinance 21-2025: add two sworn police officer positions
• Ordinance 17-2025: amend property maintenance code enforcement and penalties

City Council

The Upper Arlington City Council will hold first readings and public hearings on several ordinances, including a $43.79 million bond refund, contracts for street, waterline, sidewalk, and athletic field projects, and adding two police officer positions. The council will also receive updates on the Master Plan RFP and code compliance, and may enter executive session to discuss economic development negotiations.

• Ordinance 19-2025: Issue up to $43,790,000 in General Obligation Limited Tax bonds to refund existing bonds
• Ordinance 18-2025: Contract with Upper Arlington School District for site work at 1945 Ridgeview Road
• Ordinance 20-2025: Contract with Korda Nemeth Engineering for East Athletic Fields renovation at Northam Park
• Ordinance 21-2025: Add two sworn police officer positions
• Ordinance 22-2025: Purchase safety operations drone and software from BRINC for Police Division

Cultural Arts Commission

The Upper Arlington Cultural Arts Commission will meet to approve past meeting minutes, finalize goals for public art at the Bob Crane Community Center, and receive updates on maintenance for the Ribbon Dancer and Egeria Pump sculptures.

• Finalize goals for Bob Crane Community Center Public Art
• Review maintenance updates for Ribbon Dancer sculpture
• Review maintenance updates for Egeria Pump sculpture
• Approve February 5, 2025, meeting minutes
• Approve April 2, 2025, meeting minutes

The Cultural Arts Commission approved the 2025 Work Plan, the 2025 Arts in Community Education Plan, and the minutes from the October 2, 2024 meeting. The commission also excused two absent members. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2025 Work Plan (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Arts in Community Education Plan (5-0)
• Approved minutes of October 2, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Excused Commissioners Hastrich and Oser from February 5, 2025 meeting (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Upper Arlington Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve its April minutes, receive an update on the Fancyburg Master Plan, and discuss the city master plan process and summer operations. The agenda is mostly informational and procedural, with no votes on contracts or ordinances listed.

• Approve April 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Fancyburg Master Plan update
• City Master Plan process discussion
• Department summer operations discussion

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting was largely informational, with no substantive votes taken. Members heard updates on the Bob Crane Community Center's opening weekend attendance and membership, the school district's middle school planning process, a proposed VEO shared mobility bike and scooter program, a temporary art installation at Northwest Park, and the Fancyburg Master Plan timeline. The board approved the previous meeting's minutes and excused a member's absence.

• Approved minutes of March 5, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Excused Caroline O'Donnell from April 9, 2025 meeting (4-0)

City Tree Commission

The Upper Arlington City Tree Commission will meet to approve minutes from April, discuss Arbor Day 2025, review the Fancyburg Master Plan, and assess the urban canopy. Staff will provide operational forestry updates, contract details, park updates, and development reports.

• Review Arbor Day 2025 plans
• Discuss Fancyburg Master Plan updates
• Hear Urban Canopy Assessment results
• Receive operational forestry updates
• Review park and development reports

Community Relations Committee

The Community Relations Committee is meeting to approve minutes, receive city updates on the Bob Crane Community Center opening, board appointments, and the 2025 community survey, and review past and potential 2025 programs and events. They will also discuss draft bylaws with the City Clerk and City Attorney, and consider honoring Howard Warner. The meeting includes public comments at the close.

• Approval of January 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Bob Crane Community Center opening update
• Board and Commission appointment process update
• 2025 Community Survey update
• Draft CRC Bylaws presentation by City Clerk and City Attorney

Board of Zoning and Planning

The Upper Arlington Board of Zoning and Planning will meet to consider several variance and conditional use requests for residential properties, including additions and property encroachments. The meeting includes a review of past minutes and consent agenda items involving setback adjustments. Residents can attend the meeting at the Municipal Services Center on Tremont Road.

• Review of meeting minutes from January 22, 2025 and April 23, 2025
• Variance request for a two-story addition at 1740 Essex Road
• Variance request for a second-story addition at 2224 Tremont Road
• Variance request for a second-story addition at 2020 Wyandotte Road
• Variance request for a partially-built fireplace/oven and patio at 2090 Riverside Drive

City Council

Upper Arlington City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a first reading of an ordinance to join the Central Ohio Shared Mobility Program, which would allow Veoride, Inc. to operate scooters and bikes in the city. The council will also vote on a consent agenda that includes a permit for alcohol sales at a community event, and receive updates from the Community Development Department and the Finance Director. An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters.

• Ordinance No. 16-2025: Authorizes participation in Central Ohio Shared Mobility Program and agreement with Veoride, Inc. for scooters and bikes
• Ordinance No. 15-2025: Permit for Upper Arlington Civic Association to sell alcohol at 2025 Neighbors Night Out
• Transfer of liquor permit from Bonsai Restaurant to US Restaurant and Catering LLC (no action unless objection)
• Update from Community Development Department and Board of Zoning and Planning
• Finance Director Report for April 2025

Board of Zoning and Planning

The Upper Arlington Board of Zoning and Planning will consider three variance requests, including an extension for a hot tub and awning encroachment, a garage height and setback variance, and a renewal for a two-story garage addition. The board will also review meeting minutes and receive a recap from a national planning conference. The agenda is primarily procedural, with decisions on the variances being the main substantive items.

• 3910 Lyon Drive: extension of Variance 19-23 for hot tub and retractable awning encroaching up to 15'-8" into rear yard setback
• 2020 Beverly Road: allow detached garage to encroach 2 feet into side yard setback and increase height from 17 to 19'-4"
• 1771 Tremont Road: renewal of expired Variance 43-21 for two-story garage addition encroaching up to 5'-3" into side yard and 8'-6" into rear yard
• Review of BZAP minutes from January 22, March 26, and April 9, 2025
• Recap from 2025 American Planning Association's National Planning Conference

Records Commission

The Upper Arlington Records Commission will meet to approve minutes from its November 2024 meeting and vote on changes to records retention schedules and public records policy fees. It will also discuss retention settings in Microsoft 365 applications.

• Approve November 7, 2024 Records Commission Meeting Minutes
• Changes to Records Retention Schedule: Contracts and Certified Payroll (FIN-104, FIN-203, P&R 117, PS-144), Media Type for Traffic Case Files (MC-105)
• Amendments to Public Records Policy: Fees for Police Video Record Requests (Pursuant to Ohio HB 315)
• Discussion: Retention Settings in Microsoft 365 Applications

City Council

The Upper Arlington City Council will consider several ordinances authorizing contracts for the 2025 Street Reconstruction Project, the 2025 Sustainable Sewer Solutions Project, and the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Repairs Project. They will also hear a housing market analysis update and a finance report, and consider a resolution establishing a policy for street name changes.

• Ordinance No. 12-2025: contract with Strawser Paving Company for 2025 Street Reconstruction Project
• Ordinance No. 13-2025: contract with Performance Pipelining, Inc. for 2025 Sustainable Sewer Solutions Project
• Ordinance No. 14-2025: contract with Performance Pipelining, Inc. for 2025 Sanitary Sewer Repairs Project
• Resolution No. 4-2025: participation in ODOT Cooperative Contract Program for rock salt
• Resolution No. 5-2025: policy for requesting street name changes

Board of Health

The Upper Arlington Board of Health will convene at the Municipal Services Center to review the agenda packet for the April 16, 2025 meeting. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

City Council

The Upper Arlington City Council will meet to approve contracts for street maintenance, resurfacing, and sewer projects, as well as purchase server equipment. The council will also discuss policies for street name changes and participate in a state road salt program.

• Approve $2M+ in paving contracts with Strawser Paving Company for 2025 street projects
• Authorize $500K+ in sewer contracts with Performance Pipelining, Inc.
• Purchase $150K in server virtualization equipment from Ideal Integrations
• Establish policy for street name change requests
• Join ODOT Cooperative Contract Program for rock salt

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Upper Arlington Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes and receive updates on several ongoing projects. Presentations will cover the Bob Crane Community Center, the school district's middle school planning, VEO Ride shared mobility bikes and scooters, a temporary art installation, and the Fancyburg Master Plan timeline. The board will also hear a director's report and discuss future agenda items.

• Bob Crane Community Center update
• City Manager overview of school district middle school planning process
• Community Development Director presentation on VEO Ride shared mobility bikes and scooters
• Temporary art installation update
• Fancyburg Master Plan timeline

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board elected Lindsey Christ as Chairman and Caroline O'Donnell as Vice Chairman, and approved the minutes from the December 11, 2024 meeting. The board also excused Craig Smith from the March 5, 2025 meeting. Staff provided updates on the Bob Crane Community Center opening, park rules amendments, non-native tree planting, and Play UA financial assistance, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Elected Lindsey Christ as Chairman (5-0)
• Elected Caroline O'Donnell as Vice Chairman (5-0)
• Approved minutes of December 11, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Excused Craig Smith from March 5, 2025 meeting (5-0)

Board of Zoning and Planning

The Board of Zoning and Planning will consider a variance request for a property at 2248 Club Road, postponed from November 2024, to allow an open breezeway that encroaches one foot into the rear yard setback and increases building coverage. The board will also conduct an informal review of a proposed four-car detached garage with a home office at 2548 W. Lane Avenue that does not meet neighborhood compatibility requirements.

• Variance VAR-63-24 for 2248 Club Road: breezeway encroaching 1 foot into 32.5-foot rear yard setback, building cover increase from 29.1% to 30.8%
• Informal review of proposed four-car detached garage with home office at 2548 W. Lane Avenue

Cultural Arts Commission

The Upper Arlington Cultural Arts Commission is meeting to hear a presentation of artwork by Pizzuti Solutions, receive an update on the NW Kiwanis temporary art installation, and discuss commission member updates. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Pizzuti Solutions artwork presentation
• NW Kiwanis temporary art installation update
• Commission member update

City Tree Commission

The Upper Arlington City Tree Commission is meeting to approve minutes, discuss education and outreach including Arbor Day 2025 plans, and hear staff updates on forestry operations, contracts, parks, CIP, and development. The commission will also receive updates from Friends of UA Parks and horticulture, and plan future meetings.

• Arbor Day 2025 planning
• Arbor Day Afternoon Stroll at Fancyburg Park
• Discussion on planting native vs non-native trees
• General/operational forestry updates
• Contracts and park updates

The Upper Arlington City Tree Commission met on October 1, 2024, and approved the minutes from the August 6, 2024 meeting. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting focused on discussion items and staff updates, including plans to plant 50 bare root trees in Thompson and Burbank Parks this fall.

• Approved minutes of August 6, 2024 meeting (motion passed)
• Excused Scott Zanon from the meeting (motion passed)

Board of Zoning and Planning

The Board of Zoning and Planning will consider four variance requests, including a detached garage exceeding size and setback limits, a home addition encroaching on a setback, a rear yard addition, and a swimming pool closer to the property line than allowed. The board will also certify its 2025 status and approve minutes from prior meetings.

• 1851 Bedford Road (VAR-12-25): 672-sq-ft detached garage exceeding 466-sq-ft max, encroaching on setbacks and utility easement, height 21'-6" vs 17-ft limit
• 2633 River Park Drive (VAR-14-25): one-story addition encroaching up to 2'-4" into side yard longwall setback
• 4515 Sussex Drive (VAR-13-25): one-story addition encroaching 9'-2" into 33'-9" rear yard setback
• 4263 Greensview Drive (VAR-11-25): swimming pool 5 feet from property line vs 10-foot minimum
• Consent agenda: BZAP certification for 2025 and approval of minutes from Jan 22, Feb 5, Feb 19, 2025

City Council

The Upper Arlington City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including contracts for the 2025 Street Maintenance Program and the Redding Road Resurfacing and Multimodal Improvement Project, as well as a purchase for server virtualization equipment. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and contracts for the MSC Switchgear and Generator Replacement Project and custodial services for the Bob Crane Community Center. The meeting also includes a city manager update and council liaison report.

• Ordinance No. 7-2025: Contract with JCORR for MSC Switchgear and Generator Replacement Project
• Ordinance No. 8-2025: Contract with Environment Control for custodial services at Bob Crane Community Center
• Ordinance No. 9-2025: Contract with Strawser Paving for 2025 Street Maintenance Program
• Ordinance No. 10-2025: Contract with Strawser Paving for Redding Road Resurfacing and Multimodal Improvement Project
• Ordinance No. 11-2025: Purchase of server virtualization equipment from Ideal Integrations

General

The Upper Arlington Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and electing officers. They will also discuss unfinished business like the Bob Crane Community Center opening and park rules, and new business such as planting non-native trees, the Play UA update, and park projects. The agenda includes updates and reports from the director.

• Election of board officers
• Bob Crane Community Center opening discussion
• Park rules discussion
• Planting non-native trees discussion
• Play UA update

City Council

The Upper Arlington City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance amending bicycle and motorcycle regulations. They will also consider adopting the Envision Henderson Planning Study and authorizing contracts for the MSC Switchgear and Generator Replacement Project and custodial services for the Bob Crane Community Center.

• Ordinance No. 6-2025: Amends Chapter 383 (Bicycles, Motorized Bicycles, and Motorcycles) and § 543.02
• Resolution No. 3-2025: Adopts the Envision Henderson Planning Study
• Ordinance No. 7-2025: Authorizes contract with JCORR for MSC Switchgear and Generator Replacement Project
• Ordinance No. 8-2025: Authorizes contract with Environment Control for custodial services at Bob Crane Community Center
• CIP Construction Update presented by City Engineer Aaron Scott and Park Development & Arts Superintendent Jeff Anderson

City Council

Upper Arlington City Council will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, adopt the final 2025-2026 Municipal Program of Services, and conduct a second reading of a bicycle and motorcycle ordinance. The agenda also includes routine reports from Recreation, Fire Division, and Finance, along with a strategic plan update from the Fire Division.

• Approve February 10, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes
• Adopt the 2025-2026 Municipal Program of Services (Final Version)
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 6-2025 amending bicycle and motorcycle rules

Board of Zoning and Planning

The Board of Zoning and Planning will consider several variance requests for residential additions and structures, and will review the Envision Henderson Plan for a recommendation to City Council. The consent agenda includes three minor variance requests for additions at specific addresses. The board will also hear three variance requests, including a postponed treehouse request and a new home with a pool that doesn't meet compatibility standards.

• 2510 Abington Road: one-story addition projecting 2'-8" into side yard setback
• 2259 Canterbury Road: two-story addition encroaching 3'-8" into side yard setback
• 2201 Glenmere Road: one-story addition projecting 3'-2" into side yard setback
• 2600 Slate Run Road: 100-sq-ft treehouse with elevated decking, postponed from Jan 22
• 4320 Harborough: second story addition encroaching 7'-2" into rear yard setback

City Tree Commission

The Upper Arlington City Tree Commission is meeting to approve minutes, discuss education and outreach for Arbor Day 2025, review the recommended street tree list with a focus on native versus non-native trees, and receive updates on forestry operations, contracts, and park projects. The meeting also includes introductions and updates from staff and the Friends of UA group.

• Approve October 1, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discuss Arbor Day 2025 and Arbor Day Afternoon Stroll at Fancyburg Park
• Review recommended street tree list, focusing on native vs non-native trees
• Receive updates on forestry operations, contracts, and park CIP projects

City Council

The Upper Arlington City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including amendments to the Mayor's Court chapter, salary adjustments for top officials, and updates to bicycle and motorcycle regulations. They will also vote on the consent agenda and hear a city manager update.

• Ordinance No. 3-2025: Amends Chapter 171 (Mayor's Court) - third reading/public hearing/council action
• Ordinance No. 4-2025: Amends Ordinance No. 70-2024 to adjust salaries for City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk - first reading/public hearing/council action
• Ordinance No. 5-2025: Amends 2025 appropriations and 2025-2026 employee strength table - first reading/public hearing
• Ordinance No. 6-2025: Amends Chapter 383 (Bicycles, Motorized Bicycles, Motorcycles) and § 543.02 - first reading/public hearing
• Consent agenda: Approve January 27, 2025 meeting minutes

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to review protested questions from the Upper Arlington Fire Department lieutenant promotional exam. The agenda includes routine items like call to order, minutes approval, and adjournment, with the exam review as the only substantive new business.

• Review of UAFD Lieutenant Promotional Exam protested questions

Cultural Arts Commission

The Upper Arlington Cultural Arts Commission will meet to approve past meeting minutes, review the 2025 work plan, set meeting dates, and receive updates on community arts programs. No ordinances or contracts are scheduled for action.

• Approval of October 2, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of 2025 Work Plan
• Discussion of 2025 meeting dates and times
• Presentation of 2025 Arts in Community Education Plan

Board of Zoning and Planning

The Upper Arlington Board of Zoning and Planning will hold an informal review of a proposed front porch at 2470 Abington Road that would extend 9'-8" into the front yard, exceeding the six-foot limit. The board will also consider two postponed variance requests for properties on Berwyn Road and Club Road, and receive an update on the Envision Henderson Plan.

• 2470 Abington Road: informal review of front porch projecting 9'-8" into front yard (limit is 6 feet)
• 2587 Berwyn Road (VAR-05-25): five variances for one-story addition to garage, including side/rear yard encroachments and building coverage increase to 31%
• 2248 Club Road (VAR-63-24): enclosed breezeway connecting house to garage, reducing side/rear setbacks and increasing building coverage to 29.6%
• Update on Envision Henderson Plan

City Council

This is a City Council retreat, not a regular voting meeting. The council will review existing and new projects, discuss prioritization, and outline next steps. No formal decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Review of existing projects
• Review of new projects
• Project prioritization discussion
• Next steps planning

City Council

Upper Arlington City Council will meet to approve minutes, a three-year printing contract, and a $20 million bond ordinance for capital projects. They will also hear public comments on the Columbia Gas Pipeline Project and receive reports on fourth-quarter 2024 finances and liquor permit transfers.

• Ordinance No. 1-2025: 3-year $150K contract with Indiana Printing for print services
• Ordinance No. 2-2025: $20M general obligation bonds for capital projects and infrastructure
• Public hearing on Columbia Gas Pipeline Project
• Ordinance No. 3-2025: Amendments to Mayor's Court ordinances
• Liquor permit transfers: Store Ops 2140 LLC (Littleton's Market) and Chefo Arlington LLC (Chef O Nette) without objection

Board of Zoning and Planning

The Upper Arlington Board of Zoning and Planning will review consent agenda items and hold public hearings on five variance requests. These include a treehouse at 2600 Slate Run Road, garage additions at 2515 Dorset Road and 2630 Chester Road, a circular driveway at 1988 Cambridge Boulevard, and a garage attachment at 2587 Berwyn Road. The board will also consider approval of previous meeting minutes.

• 2515 Dorset Road: one-story garage addition encroaching 4'-1" into 10-foot side yard setback
• 1988 Cambridge Boulevard: circular driveway increasing front yard coverage to 29.7%
• 2600 Slate Run Road: 100-sq-ft treehouse with elevated decking above 12-foot height limit
• 2630 Chester Road: two-story garage addition encroaching 5 feet into side yard setback
• 2587 Berwyn Road: five variances for addition to detached garage, including rear yard and coverage

Board of Health

The Upper Arlington Board of Health will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and review Franklin County Public Health (FCPH) recommendations on topics of focus, based on the Epidemiology & Data report. The board will also receive updates from FCPH on environmental health, health systems, and prevention and wellness. This follows previous discussions about prioritizing local health issues such as mental health, aging, and tobacco.

• Approval of July 17, 2024 and October 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review FCPH recommendations on topics of focus from Epidemiology & Data report
• FCPH reports on Environmental Health, Health Systems & Planning, and Prevention & Wellness
• Next meeting scheduled for April 16, 2025 at 3600 Tremont Road

Civil Service Commission

The Upper Arlington Civil Service Commission will hold its January 2025 meeting to elect a president and vice president, approve prior meeting minutes, review minor rule adjustments, and adopt annual timelines for 2025 firefighter/EMT-P and police officer recruitment.

• Designation of president and vice president (Rule 3B)
• Approval of April 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of minor adjustments to Rule 6D
• Adoption of 2025 Firefighter/EMT-P and Police Officer recruitment timelines

City Council

The Upper Arlington City Council is meeting to consider several legislative items, including a resolution supporting the Ohio Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial, a resolution supporting the Ohio Municipal League's challenge of AT&T's tariff application, and ordinances for a three-year print publication contract, a $20 million bond issuance for capital projects, and amendments to the Mayor's Court chapter. The agenda also includes a presentation of the Auditor of State Award and an update on public works, fleet, and electrical operations.

• Resolution No. 1-2025 supporting AMERICA250-OH
• Resolution No. 2-2025 supporting Ohio Municipal League's challenge of AT&T tariff application
• Ordinance No. 1-2025: three-year contract with Indiana Printing for print publication services
• Ordinance No. 2-2025: issuance of up to $20,000,000 in general obligation limited tax bonds for capital projects
• Ordinance No. 3-2025: amending Chapter 171 (Mayor's Court)

Board of Zoning and Planning

The Upper Arlington Board of Zoning and Planning will consider two items: a variance request for a breezeway connecting a house to a detached garage at 2248 Club Road, and a graphics plan review for a new sign at the Fifth Third branch on Fishinger Road. The board will also hold an informal review and receive updates.

• Variance request (VAR-63-24) for 2248 Club Road to allow enclosed breezeway, reducing side yard setback from 10 to 3 feet and rear yard setback from 32.5 to 5 feet
• Building cover increase from 29.1% to 29.6% and development cover from 48.4% to 49% at 2248 Club Road
• Graphics plan review (DEV-04-24) for Fifth Third at 1669 Fishinger Road: new free-standing sign, canopy-mounted sign facing Tremont Road, and replacement of building-mounted signage