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10 hours agoPublic Hearing on New Community Authority District 5/18/2026
Pursuant to Resolution 2026-26 adopted by the City Council of the City of Franklin, Ohio (the “Council”) on April 6, 2026, the Council will hold a public hearing on May 18, 2026 at City Council Chambers, 1 Benjamin Franklin Way, Franklin, Ohio 45005 on the application (the “Application”) of the City, in its capacity as a “developer” within the meaning of Ohio Revised Code Section 349.01(E), and WEMC Company, LLC as owner of real property described by the Application, to add such property to the Franklin New Community Authority District (the “District”), a new community district established pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 349, and to amend the original petition (the “Petition”) establishing the District and the Franklin New Community Authority. The Resolution of Sufficiency, the Application, and the Petition are each on file in the Office of the Clerk of Council, located at 1 Benjamin Franklin Way, Franklin, Ohio 45005, and are available for inspection by interested persons during regular business hours.
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10 hours agoZoning Board to Hold Public Hearing 4/22/2026
The City of Franklin Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. on the following cases:1. BZA 26-04 Variance Application | 1276, 1288, 1296 E. 2nd Street (Route 73) Parcels #0426452005, 0426452006, 0426452007 - The applicant, OH Franklin East 2nd, LLC c/o John Whitson, is requesting variances regarding the location of the loudspeaker and menu board sign for the proposed Dutch Bros development on the corner of E. 2nd Street and East Lawn Drive (1276, 1288, 1296 E. 2nd Street), the property is located in the C-1 General Commercial District.2. BZA 26-05 Administrative Appeal | 400 Commerce Center Drive | Definition of a Roof Sign – The applicant, Jane Fiehrer, Sign Connection, has submitted an administrative appeal pursuant to Section 1115.10(e), challenging Staff’s interpretation of the City’s UDO regarding the definition and classification of “roof sign” The sign is proposed at 400 Commerce Center Drive, Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken, the property is located in the C-1 "General Commercial District."Any and all interested persons are invited to attend and speak on these cases at the public hearing. The meeting shall be held at the Franklin Municipal Building, 1 Benjamin Franklin Way, Franklin, Ohio 45005.Matt BrickingBoard of Zoning Appeals Chair
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1 day agoFinance Committee Meeting 5/4/2026
The City of Franklin will conduct a Finance Committee Meeting on Monday, May 4 at 4:30pm. The meeting will take place at the City Building, 1 Benjamin Franklin Way, Franklin, 45005.
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Public Hearing on New Community Authority District 5/18/2026
10 hours ago
"Pursuant to Resolution 2026-26 adopted by the City Council of the City of Franklin, Ohio (the “Council”) on April 6, 2026, the Council will hold a public hearing on May 18, 2026 at City Council Chambers, 1 Benjamin Franklin Way, Franklin, Ohio 45005 on the application (the “Application”) of the City, in its capacity as a “developer” within the meaning of Ohio Revised Code Section 349.01(E), and WEMC Company, LLC as owner of real property described by the Application, to add such property to the Franklin New Community Authority District (the “District”), a new community district established pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 349, and to amend the original petition (the “Petition”) establishing the District and the Franklin New Community Authority. The Resolution of Sufficiency, the Application, and the Petition are each on file in the Office of the Clerk of Council, located at 1 Benjamin Franklin Way, Franklin, Ohio 45005, and are available for inspection by interested persons during regular business hours."
Zoning Board to Hold Public Hearing 4/22/2026
10 hours ago
"The City of Franklin Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. on the following cases:1. BZA 26-04 Variance Application | 1276, 1288, 1296 E. 2nd Street (Route 73) Parcels #0426452005, 0426452006, 0426452007 - The applicant, OH Franklin East 2nd, LLC c/o John Whitson, is requesting variances regarding the location of the loudspeaker and menu board sign for the proposed Dutch Bros development on the corner of E. 2nd Street and East Lawn Drive (1276, 1288, 1296 E. 2nd Street), the property is located in the C-1 General Commercial District.2. BZA 26-05 Administrative Appeal | 400 Commerce Center Drive | Definition of a Roof Sign – The applicant, Jane Fiehrer, Sign Connection, has submitted an administrative appeal pursuant to Section 1115.10(e), challenging Staff’s interpretation of the City’s UDO regarding the definition and classification of “roof sign” The sign is proposed at 400 Commerce Center Drive, Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken, the property is located in the C-1 "General Commercial District."Any and all interested persons are invited to attend and speak on these cases at the public hearing. The meeting shall be held at the Franklin Municipal Building, 1 Benjamin Franklin Way, Franklin, Ohio 45005.Matt BrickingBoard of Zoning Appeals Chair"
City Council to Hold Public Hearings on 4/20/2026
1 day ago
"Notice is hereby given that the Franklin City Council will hold public hearings on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. for the following items:ORDINANCE 2026-03 AMENDING CHAPTER 1313 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO UPDATE BUILDING PERMIT AND INSPECTION FEESThis ordinance proposes updates to Chapter 1313 of the Codified Ordinances, which establishes the City’s building permit and inspection fee schedule. The proposed updates revise residential, commercial, and administrative fee categories to better align with the Warren County Building and Zoning Department.Any and all interested persons are invited to attend and speak on these cases at the public hearing.Khristi DunnClerk of Council"
Finance Committee Meeting 5/4/2026
1 day ago
"The City of Franklin will conduct a Finance Committee Meeting on Monday, May 4 at 4:30pm. The meeting will take place at the City Building, 1 Benjamin Franklin Way, Franklin, 45005."
City Council Meeting Schedule
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