Oakwood, Ohio
June 5, 2024
The Planning Commission of the city of Oakwood met in regular session at 4:30 p.m. in the council chambers of the city of Oakwood, 30 Park Avenue, Oakwood, Ohio 45419.
The Vice Chair, Mrs. Harrison Gowdy, presided and the Clerk, Ms. Lori Stacel, recorded.
Upon call of the roll, the following members responded to their names:
Officers of the city present were the following:
There were no visitors in attendance.
Mrs. Gowdy called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. She shared that Mr. Aidt could not attend the meeting and asked to be excused. It was moved by Mrs. Gowdy and seconded by Mr. Byington that his absence be excused; the motion was approved by viva voce vote.
Mrs. Gowdy asked if there were any questions or concerns with the minutes from the March 6, 2024 meeting or the May 1, 2024 meeting. There being none, it was moved by Mrs. Gowdy and seconded by Mr. Lauterbach that the minutes be approved as submitted and the reading thereof be dispensed with at this session. Upon a viva voce vote on the question of the motion, the same passed unanimously and it was so ordered.
Mrs. Gowdy invited Mr. Jacques to present the staff report for Application 24-3.
Mr. Jacques explained that city staff is proposing to amend the text of the Zoning Code to create a definition and provide specific regulations for the placement and use of Temporary Outdoor Facilities, commonly known as “porta-potties.” They are already permitted under the general accessory structure regulations of the Zoning Code, but there are no specific definitions or regulations to treat them any differently than other types of accessory structures. City staff is recommending provisions that will define Temporary Outdoor Restroom Facilities and establish clear rules as to permitted locations, duration, maintenance, and public visibility.
Even though Temporary Outdoor Restroom Facilities do not have footers and are not constructed on the ground, they meet the city’s definition of a structure. These temporary facilities are being placed in open locations resulting in complaints from neighbors. The proposed regulations would allow city staff to address issues relating to permitted locations, duration, maintenance, and public visibility in the future. The amendment also specifies where temporary facilities are permitted in residential and business districts, subject to design and performance standards.