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City of Akron Council Committee Meeting - 6.22.2026 (Planning & Economic Development)
Published: Jun 22, 2026
Akron Amends Unified Planned Development District Standards
Ordinance amending and supplementing Title 15, Chapter 153, Zoning Code Article 17, Unified Planned Development District class UPD and Code of Ordinances City of Akron 2004. The amendment concerns developmental standards. An emergency is declared, and a public hearing is scheduled for July 13th [cite: 41-51].
Conditional Use for Signage Approved at 1960 West Market Street
Ordinance authorizing a conditional use to install additional signage at 1960 West Market Street. An emergency is declared, and a public hearing is scheduled for July 13th, 2026 [cite: 52-57].
City Sells Frazier Street Property to Bestman Builders for New Home Construction
Ordinance authorizing the sale of city-owned property at 325 Frazier Street, Akron, Ohio 44305 (Parcel ID 6715960) to Bestman Builders LLC under the Welcome Home Akron program. The sale aims to facilitate productive reuse, construct one single-family home, and reduce city maintenance costs for vacant lots. The property is determined not needed for public use, and an emergency is declared [cite: 59-71]. Kyle from the planning department confirmed Bestman Builders will build a home for sale, leveraging developed architectural plans, aiming to boost the local housing market [cite: 71-88]. Councilwoman Hanna expressed support for new housing and utilizing vacant lots [cite: 93-97].
City Approves 2026 Consolidated Plan Action Plan
Ordinance approving the 2026 consolidated plan annual action plan, including applications and certifications for the Community Development Block Grant, the Home Investment, and Emergency Solutions Grant programs. The director of Planning and Urban Development is authorized to enter into necessary contracts. A public hearing is scheduled for July [cite: 25-37, 39].
BNG General Contracting to Purchase Onondaga Avenue Property for New Home
Ordinance authorizing the sale of city-owned property at 1482 Onondaga Avenue, Akron, Ohio 44305 (Parcel ID 6740-436) to BNG General Contracting LLC under the Welcome Home Akron program. The sale aims to facilitate productive reuse, construct one single-family home, and reduce city maintenance costs for vacant lots. The property is determined not needed for public use, and an emergency is declared [cite: 125-137]. This follows the same program and purpose as the previous sale, but with a different builder and parcel [cite: 138-139].
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