North Ridgeville Roundup: Roundabout Funding, TIF District, and Truck Penalties on Council Agenda
North Ridgeville City Council is set to consider raising the not-to-exceed amount for the Avon Belden Road (SR 83) and Chestnut Ridge Road roundabout to $3,250,000.00, part of a packed agenda covering infrastructure spending, tax incentives, and code enforcement. All recent meetings listed below were agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published, so items reflect what was scheduled for discussion or action, not confirmed outcomes.
City Council — July 20
Council had several ordinances on its agenda, including O 2026-74, which would increase the not-to-exceed amount to $3,250,000.00 for the SR 83 and Chestnut Ridge Road roundabout project. Also scheduled was O 2026-73, proposing creation of tax increment financing (TIF) incentive districts for the Ridgefield Subdivision. Council was set to review O 2026-70, a cooperative agreement with the City of Avon for asphalt resurfacing of Mills Road, and R 2026-75, authorizing participation in the Lorain County Urban County CDBG Program. O 2026-71, revising Chapter 1480 Property Maintenance Code, was also listed.
General Meeting — July 20
A separate general meeting agenda included a bylaws discussion and Ordinance 2026-64, which amends Section 440.17 (Through Truck Traffic) and establishes enhanced penalties. The ordinance had its first reading on June 15, 2026.
Parks & Recreation Commission — July 22
The commission reviewed an application for a NatureWorks Grant through ODNR for a new pavilion in South Central Park, with an estimated cost of $180,000.00. Financial reports showed the Trust Fund unencumbered balance at $394,256.15 and the Park and Recreation Improvement Fund unencumbered balance at $55,811.33 at the end of May. Members also discussed e-bike legislation and potential safety courses, along with registration updates for Junior Pony Camp, Gymnastic Giants, and Youth Tennis.
Board of Zoning and Building Appeals — July 23
The board scheduled public hearings on four variance requests: VAR-26-0005, a 2-foot height and 100% opacity variance for a fence at 7667 Avon Belden Rd; VAR-26-0006, a 4-foot setback variance for a covered deck at 5392 Cornell Ave; VAR-26-0008, lot area and depth variances for a property split at 5366 Barton Rd; and VAR-26-0009, a 2-foot height and 100% opacity variance for a fence at 35232 Schoolhouse Lane.
Committee of the Whole — July 27
The committee considered a resolution authorizing North Ridgeville to participate in the Lorain County Urban County CDBG Program and authorizing the Mayor to execute the HUD Cooperation Agreement.
Board of Drainage and Flood Control — July 28
The board was scheduled to receive updates on the Mills Creek Flood Control Basin Project, Fortune Ditch, the SR 83 Culvert over Phelon Ditch, and the Sugar Ridge Road Bridge over Ridgeway Ditch. Members also planned to review Stormwater Ordinance updates and ditch maintenance from the Service Department.
Coming Up
- **August 3, 6:00 PM** — City Council Safety Committee meets to discuss Ordinance 2026-69, amending Chapter 474 (Bicycles and Motorcycles Generally) of city code, and to approve minutes from September 15, 2025.
- **August 3** — City Council considers O 2026-78, a proposed 180-day extension of the moratorium on new assisted living and rest home permits, along with the SR 83 roundabout funding increase, Ridgefield Subdivision TIF districts, an Ohio Public Works Commission application for the Sugar Ridge and Bender Road Roundabout Project (R 2026-79), and enhanced truck traffic penalties (O 2026-64).
- **August 10** — CRA Housing Council reviews the 2025 annual report for Isomer Group and approves May 19, 2026 meeting minutes.
- **August 17, 6:30 PM** — City Council holds a public hearing at City Hall Council Chambers on Ordinance 2026-73, which would create TIF districts #1-7 for the Ridgefield Subdivision, a planned 211-unit residential development. The ordinance would exempt new improvements from real property taxes for up to 30 years, with service payments in lieu of taxes funding infrastructure. A portion of payments would go to North Ridgeville City School District and Lorain County Joint Vocational School.