A copy of the ordinance, having been placed on the desks of each member of Council prior to introduction, was read by title.
Mr. Stephens explained that this is the third piece of legislation for last year’s Sidewalk Repair Project authorizing the assessment of the sidewalk repair costs that have not been paid directly by affected homeowners.
This was a first reading of the ordinance, so Mr. Stephens made no motion.
A copy of the ordinance, having been placed on the desks of each member of Council prior to introduction, was read by title.
Vice Mayor Byington explained that to comply with Section 6.01 of the City Charter, this is the annual housekeeping ordinance to estimate the city’s revenues and expenses for calendar year 2025.
This was a first reading of the ordinance, so Vice Mayor Byington made no motion.
A copy of the ordinance, having been placed on the desks of each member of Council prior to introduction, was read by title.
Vice Mayor Byington explained that this is the first reading of an ordinance to amend the Oakwood Zoning Code. It would make two changes to the sign regulations. First, it would clarify the regulatory exemption for certain flags to ensure that the exemption is content-neutral. Second, it would update how the sign face area of temporary lawn signs is calculated, treating them all as being single-sided.
The Planning Commission reviewed these proposed changes at a public hearing on March 6, and has recommended that they be approved by Council. Council will do a second reading of the ordinance and conduct its own public hearing at our next meeting on May 6.
This was a first reading of the ordinance, so Vice Mayor Byington made no motion.
A copy of the ordinance, having been placed on the desks of each member of Council prior to introduction, was read by title.
Vice Mayor Byington explained that this is an ordinance to amend the Subdivision Code so that minor lot splits and consolidations can be approved administratively. The City Manager already has authority to do this in many cases. But as written, the code requires a “deed” or “instrument of conveyance” for these minor adjustments. As a result, this streamlined administrative approval is not available in situations where no conveyance is taking place. A common example in Oakwood happens when the owner of a double lot wishes to consolidate them into a single parcel.