Whitehall Council Reviews Property Acquisitions, Zoning Changes; Votes Pending
Whitehall City Council met twice in the past two weeks to review legislation including a $320,000 property acquisition on East Broad Street, industrial rezonings, and proposed limits on gasoline station construction. Because minutes have not yet been published for either meeting, the items below reflect what was on the agendas — not what was voted on or decided. Residents should check the official minutes once posted for final outcomes.
Property Acquisition at 3791 East Broad Street
Council reviewed Ordinance 060-2026, which would authorize acquiring property at 3791 East Broad Street from She Buys Houses 365 LLC for $320,000. The item appeared on the July 7 agenda for its second reading and again on the July 14 agenda. No vote tally is available because minutes have not been published.
Zoning Changes Under Review
Several zoning amendments are moving through Council:
- **Ordinance 050-2026** — A zoning amendment that would require bypass lanes and emergency egress at drive-thru facilities. A public hearing was scheduled on the July 7 agenda.
- **Ordinance 064-2026** — Rezoning 4870 Poth Road from Community Crossroads District to Industrial District.
- **Ordinance 065-2026** — Rezoning 265 North Hamilton Road from Community Crossroads District to Industrial District.
- **Ordinance 066-2026** — An amendment to limit the construction or operation of gasoline stations.
The two industrial rezonings and the gasoline station limit are also listed on the July 21 upcoming agenda, suggesting they may be headed for a vote.
Tax Budget and Appropriations
A public hearing on the fiscal year 2027 tax budget (Resolution 025-2026) was scheduled for the July 7 meeting. No outcome is recorded yet.
Council also reviewed a first-reading supplemental appropriation of $5,308.24 for equipment repair (Ordinance 062-2026) on July 7.
Deer Feeding Ban
Ordinance 049-2026, which would prohibit feeding deer, reached its third reading on the July 7 agenda. A third reading typically precedes a final vote, but no vote tally is available.
State Infrastructure Funding Application
Resolution 030-2026 would authorize an application to the Ohio Public Works Commission for state capital or local transportation improvements, identified as Broad Street Phase 5. This item appeared on the July 14 agenda.
Coming Up
City Council — Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Council will consider three zoning ordinances (064-2026, 065-2026, and 066-2026), plus two appropriations: Ordinance 067-2026 for a $75,000 Food Truck Inclusion Grant and Ordinance 068-2026 for a $400,000 supplemental appropriation for Utilities. Together those appropriations total $475,000. Residents interested in zoning, gasoline station limits, or city spending should attend or review the agenda.
*Note: All recent meeting summaries are based on agendas only; minutes have not been published. Vote outcomes and final decisions are not yet confirmed in the record.*