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Athens’ plans to regulate recovery homes are on hold for now
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens has put on hold for now any plans to create special zoning regulations for recovery homes. Instead, the city is going to… Read More
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A recovery home operator asks for a second chance as Athens considers new zoning regulations
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The operator of two recovery homes in Athens told members of the Planning Commission she regrets getting off to a bad start with the city and… Read More
As Athens looks to regulate recovery homes, it must navigate anti-discrimination laws
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens Planning Commission is looking to develop some zoning rules to regulate the location of recovery homes in the city. This comes as some residents… Read More
The Athens Planning Commission recommends a zoning change for housing near The Ridges
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — An organization that supports people with behavioral health challenges is hoping to land $2 million in grant funds to build housing in Athens for its clients…. Read More
Athens is thinking about special zoning to promote more pedestrian-friendly business growth
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens is looking to ease parking requirements among other things to promote commercial development in certain neighborhoods and make it easier for pedestrians… Read More
Athens City Council approved zoning changes to create a neighborhood business hub along Columbus Road
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens City Council on Monday approved a plan to rezone the old fire station on Columbus Road and the area around it for commercial development…. Read More
The Planning Commission approves rezoning for an Athens neighborhood to expand business and housing opportunities
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A plan to rezone part of an Athens neighborhood to encourage business development and expand housing is moving forward after changes were made to address residents’… Read More