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Oberlin Takes Up Annexing 2.38 Acres From Pittsfield Township
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The highest-priority permits, legislation, and civic activity — pulled from today's public records.
Ordinance 26-56 would accept roughly 2.3771 acres on DC Acquisition Co.'s petition; the same July 6 docket declares 17 Green Acres parcels surplus and clears them for residential sale.
At its June 29 retreat Council settled on six lots for Norman Bevans, six for MMY US and five open to buyer-chosen builders, with construction required to start within 18 months.
Ordinances 26-26 and 26-27 reached final reading June 15, alongside a bid award to Underground Utilities for the Forest Street project and a purchase at 312 South Main Street.
The June 2 special meeting at the Enrichment and Activities Center continued review of proposed amendments to Oberlin's zoning code and zoning map.
The June 1 regular meeting paired the East College Street rezoning with amendments to funding guidelines and electronic payment authorizations.
The July 13 Resource Conservation and Recovery Commission agenda adds a fresh sustainability-related signal to Oberlin’s records.
Council hears testimony on the 2026 Zoning Code and Map proposal that adds housing types, permits mixed-use, and increases allowable densities.
Concept plan proposes a 16-unit condominium community with four home types: Butternut, Chestnut, Walnut, and Hazel.
Oberlin City Council called a special meeting April 27 to adjourn into executive session on the employment and compensation of public officials — a closed-door session that typically signals leadership contract negotiations or renewals at the top of city government.
The December 2025 public hearing on Oberlin's 2026 Capital Improvements Program gave residents and stakeholders their first formal opportunity to weigh in on the city's infrastructure and facility investment priorities — a key annual planning milestone.
Oberlin's April 20 regular council meeting was the venue for a vote on the comprehensive new Zoning Code recommended by the Planning Commission after a lengthy public hearing process — a sweeping land-use update that will shape what gets built in Oberlin for decades.
The Oberlin Planning Commission has recommended a new citywide Zoning Code and Zoning Map. The April 20 hearing is the public's last formal input before council votes on rules that will shape what gets built here for decades.
| Record Type | Date | Record Name | Location | Summary | Action |
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Agenda | Oct 14, 2026 | Oberlin Community Improvement Corporation Board Agenda – 2026-10-14 | Oberlin | City Council agenda for the oberlin community improvement corporation board on October 14, 2026. | |
Agenda | Oct 5, 2026 | City Council Regular Meeting Agenda – 2026-10-05 | Oberlin | Planning Commission agenda for the city council regular meeting on October 5, 2026. | |
Agenda | Sep 21, 2026 | City Council Regular Meeting Agenda – 2026-09-21 | Oberlin | City Council agenda for the city council regular meeting on September 21, 2026. | |
Agenda | Sep 14, 2026 | City Council Special Meeting Agenda – 2026-09-14 | Oberlin | City Council agenda for the city council special meeting on September 14, 2026. | |
Agenda | Sep 14, 2026 | City Council Retreat Agenda – 2026-09-14 | Oberlin | City Council agenda for the city council retreat on September 14, 2026. | |
Agenda | Sep 8, 2026 | City Council Regular Meeting Agenda – 2026-09-08 | Oberlin | City Council agenda for the city council regular meeting on September 8, 2026. |