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Facing a proposed data center, a township in Jackson County moves forward with zoning
By: Amanda Pirani
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SCIOTO TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — On a sweltering May evening, Trustee Aaron LeMaster warns a newly formed zoning commission they’ve got their work cut out for them. “The… Read More
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
An Athens beauty supply shop’s request for permission to also sell vaping products has been denied
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A beauty supply store in the uptown Athens area will not be able to sell vaping products as well because it’s too close to a church…. Read More
In Ohio’s rural areas, zoning is sometimes a four letter word. Data centers could change that.
By: Amanda Pirani
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SCIOTO TOWNSHIP (WOUB/Report for America) — On a snowy March evening, over 200 people packed into the Scioto Township Volunteer Fire Department. From Amish farmers to public officials, they were… 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
A proposal to rezone land near The Ridges to build supportive housing hits a costly delay
By: Charlie Ihlenfeld
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – After an initial push, a project for rehabilitation housing will be set back several months. Before Monday night’s council meeting, the 317 Board, which is leading… 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 rejected amendments to a temporary shelter plan
By: Charlie Ihlenfeld
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Athens City Council rejected proposed amendments for temporary homeless shelters on Monday. After passing an ordinance on Nov. 17 to allow The Gathering Place to operate Conestoga Huts in its parking lot on North Congress, the council declined to… 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
Athens City Council gave the greenlight for a multifamily housing project to move forward
By: Charlie Ihlenfeld
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ATHENS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Athens City Council voted Monday to rezone property concentrated around 111 Hooper St. for multifamily housing. This allows for the property to be turned… Read More
Athens residents worry about the potential changes from new zoning
By: Charlie Ihlenfeld
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Several Athens residents are raising concerns about the city’s plans to allow an apartment complex to be built in their neighborhood. The City Council is considering… Read More
A developer drops its plans for a new low-income housing complex in Athens
By: Jack Greene
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A Columbus-based developer has pulled its request to rezone an unused lot on the Athens southside. Spire Development wanted to rezone the lot along Pomeroy Road… Read More
Athens City Council considers rezoning requests that would expand business space
By: Lucy Schaefer
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Two rezoning requests before the Athens City Council would allow businesses to operate closer to residences near two major streets. One proposal would allow the Hyundai… Read More
Some city officials in Athens say they support zoning changes to promote affordable housing
By: Gabriel Scotto
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens is considering zoning reforms to make building affordable housing easier. Director of Code Enforcement David Riggs outlined his recommendations to the Athens Planning Commission on… Read More
Zoning rules for businesses in Athens may soon change
By: Jada Respress
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — City officials may consider changes to a zoning code prohibiting restaurants from operating within 200 feet of a residential area. But the code is routinely waived… Read More