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T H E C I T Y O F Zanesville 401 Market Street • Zanesville, Ohio 43701 Phone (740) 617-4875 Council – Mayor E-mail: council@coz.org Government Zanesville City Council Community Development Committee Agenda Council Chambers, 401 Market Street, Zanesville, Ohio Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. This meeting is open to the public to attend in person or remotely by using the information below. This meeting is for discussion pertaining to the upcoming Ordinances and discussion items of the Community Development Committee for review as follows: 1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes of November 24, 2025 Ordinances 3. Ordinance No. 2026-16 – Introduced by Council – An Ordinance to amend the Codified Ordinances of the City of Zanesville by adding a new definition to Chapter 1137 regarding duplexes in residential districts. (First Reading 2/23/2026) 4. Ordinance No. 2026-17 – Introduced by Council – An Ordinance to amend the Codified Ordinances of the City of Zanesville by adding a new section to Chapter 1149 regarding sidewalks. (First Reading 2/23/2026) Discussion Items 5. Deadwood Housing Subdivision TIF Community Development Committee Meetings of 2026: Monday, March 23, 2026 Monday, July 27, 2026 Monday, November 23, 2026 Monday, April 27, 2026 Monday, August 24, 2026 Monday, December 28, 2026 Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Monday, September 28, 2026 Monday, June 22, 2026 Monday, October 26, 2026 This meeting is open to the public who may attend in person or attend by phone or Internet using the information below. Phone 1-844-621-3956 US Toll Free or 1-415-655-0001 US Toll Use Access Code: 1267508098 # Online with WebEx – Enter zanesvillecity.webex.com in web browser. Enter Meeting Information 1267508098 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING - NOVEMBER 24, 2025 The Zanesville City Council Community Development Committee met at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 24, 2025 in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Mr. Baker: Let's go ahead and get this started. This is the meeting of the Zanesville City Council Community Development Committee. We're meeting on the second floor of the city building, City Council Chambers. It's Monday, November 24, 2025 at 5 p.m. Could we have roll call, please? COMMITTEE MEMBER(S) PRESENT: Councilperson Mr. Baker 1st Ward Council, Chairman Councilperson Mr. Ware, 3 rd Ward Council Councilperson Ms. Frye, Council-at-Large COMMITTEE MEMBER(S) ABSENT: Councilperson Miss Bradshaw 2nd Ward Council OTHERS PRESENT: Mark Ballmer, Council-at-Large Mike King, 6th Ward Council Scott Brown, Public Service Director Donald Mason, Mayor Billie Corns, Clerk of Council Matthew Schley, CD Director Shawn Digity, TR Reporter John Taylor-Lehman, 4th Ward Council Glen Gregor, IT Network Technician Daniel Vincent, President of Council APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 27, 2025 Mr. Baker: Hearing that we have a quorum, I'll entertain a motion for the approval of the minutes of October 27, 2025. Mr. Ware moved to approve the minutes of October 27, 2025. It was seconded by Ms. Frye. Mr. Baker: Hearing a motion and a second, those in favor of such approval please say aye. Those opposed say nay. A voice vote was taken with all present in favor. None were opposed. Miss Bradshaw was absent. Mr. Baker: The ayes have it. It's hereby approved. Community Development Committee 11/24/2025 Page 1 of 10 ORDINANCES 3. Ordinance No. 2025-126 - Introduced by Council - An Ordinance adopting an Economic Development Plan for the Deadwood City Incentive District. (Second Reading ll/24/2025) Matthew Schley: Mr. Chairman, this is the first step in creating what's called a Residential Tax Increment Financing District. The first step is creating and adopting the Economic Development Plan. I'll just kind of jump in and maybe give a brief overview of what a TIF is and then what the Economic Development Plan signifies. Mr. Baker: Sure, go ahead. Matthew Schley: So, what a TIF does and in this specific case, it's a residential TIF. So, it captures the increased value in real property, puts it into a fund, and then that fund is used for public improvement projects. In some cases, it's to reimburse a developer who spent the upfront capital to put in things like roads, water, sewer, power, you name it. It can be as broad as you like, but you have to tie that public infrastructure back to a development. It doesn't necessarily mean it has to be in that development, but something that that development would be an impact on. Residential TIFs in particular have no impact on school districts; schools are made whole throughout the entire process. What it does is it captures that increase in real property value, but then the schools are made whole as if the TIF did not exist. So, there is no impact to schools. That was a piece of confusion that I've heard a couple times over the last few weeks. The only time a TIF would impact a school district would be on a commercial side, but we have not proposed any commercial TIFs here recently and even then, there are still ways to help school districts. Mr. Baker: How would that work, Matt? Matthew Schley: In what way? Mr. Baker: How would a commercial TIF ... Matthew Schley: The exact same process. So, we have a few of them in the city. We Lov Pets has a TIF, the Northpointe Shopping Center has a TIF, Sam's Club has a TIF. There's always some sort of public infrastructure that needs done or some sort of improvement that would need to be made as a result of the development, whether that be now or in the future. Mr. Baker: Right, well I'm talking about the, you said ... Matthew Schley: How they could be made whole? Mr. Baker: Yes. Community Development Committee 11/24/2025 Page 2 of 10 Matthew Schley: So, it would simply be in the agreement. You can set it up a number of different ways. You have more flexibility with commercial TIFs than you do residential TIFs. In some situations, and again, that's not what this is, but just kind of in that vein. Some situations, what you do is what's called a service payment with taxes. Effectively what that means is that the school district would get an upfront payment and then that would be their investment piece and then they can use that money however they wish. So, you would say we'll give the school district a million dollars as an upfront payment and then they don't collect any of the TIF revenues off the backend. Mr. Baker: Yes, this seems to come up like every time we discuss TIFs. Matthew Schley: Sure. Mr. Baker: And I don't recall any school district not being made whole through a TIF. Matthew Schley: No, most of the time, they are. There are certain circumstances where you have that negotiated settlement up front. That typically happens when you have largescale, commercial development where they will receive a percentage based, maybe lower, but still be much more than what they had. So if you think about it like this, if you have a greenfield development, just a lot, that's generating the lowest amount of taxes possible. If it's commercial, we'll use the school district. The school district isn't going to be bringing buses to a commercial shopping center because there are no students, they're not going to be picking up students. If they got 5 percent over what they did, they made money. Does that make sense? Mr. Baker: I see. Matthew Schley: They still make the money that they always would have. Mr. Baker: I see. So, they're not directly economically impacted except for the percentage that's negotiated with the TIF. Matthew Schley: Exactly! And that's why on residential TIFs, they're always made whole no matter what. It's in the Ohio Revised Code because they would potentially be providing that service. Mr. Baker: It's interesting. So, it's in the Ohio Revised Code for residential, but not commercial? Matthew Schley: Correct, not commercial. We currently, all of our TIFs make school districts whole in some way, shape, or form. Mr. Baker: Okay. Well, that was the only concern. I know that others have the same concern too, so I'm glad that's cleared up. Community Development Committee 11/24/2025 Page 3 of 10 Matthew Schley: I received a phone call earlier, and I did my best to explain. Feel free, if you have questions, ask away. This one in particular and the Leasure Farm and any ones we would do in the future that have residential in them, rest assured the Ohio Revised Code dictates it. And that's why we haven't gotten any pushback from any ofthe school districts. Mr. Ware: This falls under West Muskingum School District? Matthew Schley: This would be West Muskingum School District, correct. Mr. Baker: Yes, I think that pretty much clears up my question. Does the committee have anything else? Is there anything else to add? Mr. President? Mr. Mayor? That being said, I'll entertain a motion to recommend this for Council's approval. Mr. Ware: So moved. Ms. Frye: Second. Mr. Baker: Hearing a motion and a second, those in favor of such recommendation please say aye. Those opposed say nay. A voice vote was taken with all present in favor. None were opposed. Miss Bradshaw was absent. Mr. Baker: The ayes have it. It's hereby recommended to City Council for passage. There's no time limit on this or anything, is there, Matt? Matthew Schley: No. Mr. Baker: Okay. 4. Ordinance No. 2025-127 - Introduced by Council - An Ordinance authorizing the City of Zanesville to enter into a Community Reinvestment Area Agreement with Mid-Ohio Development/Kensington Village LLC. (Second Reading 11/24/2025; Public Hearing 12/8/2025 Matthew Schley: So, we were just talking, myself and Ms. Frye and Mr. Ware were actually talking a little bit about the concept of age in place and a few different things. And I had said, Mid-Ohio Homes develops units that are, I don't want to say designed for age in place, but they lean towards age in place. They're condos. They're finishing off their Kensington Village development, and they've asked for the same CRA abatement that we've granted them previously for other pieces in this. Mr. Baker: Can you define that for me, please? Age in place. Community Development Committee 11/24/2025 Page 4 of 10  Matthew Schley: So, age in place is this idea that as you get older, you don't want to be in a two- story house with a garage and a half acre lot to take care. You'd want to be in a smaller, single- story unit with certain amenities that would be helpful to someone that is aging. Ms. Frye: There are also things in the house, light switches, those, what do you call them? Mr. Baker: Like the button toggles or whatever? Ms. Frye: Toggle switches, handles that aren't doorknobs that push down, maybe a step-in shower, things so that people can still live there and take care of themselves if they get arthritic or range of motion, things like that. Mr. Baker: Okay, thank you. Is there anything else, Matt? I kind of cut you off there. Matthew Schley: No, you're fine. This is a CRA agreement that would be to finish off the Kensington Village condominiums. Mr. Baker: Did that answer your questions before? Ms. Frye: Oh yes. We were just chatting about that. I didn't have questions about the CRA. Matthew Schley: It was an interesting conversation because the conversation was, we have all this housing that is coming in. Where are we seeing the variety of housing units? Mr. Baker: For different segments of the populus? Matthew Schley: Correct. Mr. Baker: Very good. Are there any other questions or concerns? Hearing none I will entertain a motion to recommend this to City Council. Ms. Frye: So moved. Mr. Ware: Second. Mr. Baker: Hearing a motion and a second, those in favor of such recommendation please say aye. Those opposed say nay. A voice vote was taken with all present in favor. None were opposed. Miss Bradshaw was absent. Mr. Baker: The ayes have it. It's hereby recommended to City Council for passage. Community Development Committee 11/24/2025 Page 5 of 10 5. Ordinance No. 2025-132- Introduced by Council -An Ordinance authorizing the Community Development Director to enter into a contract and execute all documents related to installation of new seating and acoustic panels at Secrest Auditorium and Music Hall. {First Reading 11/24/2025) Matthew Schley: So, I'll start with this is part of our Secrest Auditorium Renovation Project. This is to install new seats that have armrest cupholders in them and sound panels on the wall to address some of the acoustic challenges that we have with modern musical and theatrical acts. We are on budget. This is not asking for additional funds from City Council. This is included in our bond financing that we have received. This is just due to the dollar amount. We have to request authorization to expend this money. It is through the Omnia purchasing contract, which is the state purchasing contract. I am going to ask that we waive the readings on this. The reason for that is there is two things, one I have to execute this contract before the end of the year. So, yes, I'm going to come in on Christmas Eve and execute the contract for everybody. But two, I need to be able to have this done before the new Council starts at the beginning of next year and also because there is tariffs and all these other fun things that are happening, which has caused price escalation. Now right now, we are well within budget. I have been able to hold the price until the middle of January, assuming that this legislation gets the readings waived tonight, and I can send them a copy of it. So, here's what this does for us. So, right now our capacity is at just over 1700 seats, between 1700 and 1750. If you've been there recently you've seen that some of our staff has been removing the seats from the balcony and removing some of the excess seats in the back. If you look down on the floor, I have a fun fact. It's a burnt orange color. That's what the auditorium floor used to be, and those seats have been there so long it's been painted over a few different times. So, these seats that we have, they currently have been used and well used beyond their useful life. Mr. Baker: 1934? Mayor Mason: No, those were 1985. Technically we refurbished and added new. So, maybe parts are 1940, yes. Mr. Baker: The paint probably is, the burnt orange. Matthew Schley: I was down there the other day, and I didn't know we were Browns fans in the Secrest Auditorium. It's pretty close to that color. Mr. Baker: Is that WPA orange? Matthew Schley: I think so. I think that's what we call it. So, anyway, you have in front of you, because it's under the Omnia purchasing contract, we don't have to go out to do any kind of bidding or anything like that special for this. This will address one of the largest issues; these seats are wider. They are more comfortable. Community Development Committee 11/24/2025 Page 6 of 10 Mayor Mason: A beer holder. Matthew Schley: They have beer holders, beverage holder. With that, we're getting new aisle lights, so we'll have aisle lights that will go down so that way people can actually see. So, there's a whole host of things. We are losing some of our seating capacity. We'll be down to around 1400-1500. Mr. Baker: When's the last time something sold out there? Mayor Mason: Oh, we had that one Christian comic. We had, was it Chris Janson who sold out? Matthew Schley: Chris Janson sold out. Mayor Mason: Cole Ford. Matthew Schley: Travis Tritt sold out. Mr. Baker: The clown, right? Matthew Schley: Puddles Pity Party. We didn't book it. He was on America's Got Talent. Mayor Mason: So, we do get some crowds. Mr. Baker: I'm sure the drawback of losing 300 seats, is that going to hurt revenue and such? Matthew Schley: No, what this will do is create a more comfortable environment for people that actually want to come. If you saw the messages we get after a show, it's I loved the show, I loved the band, I loved the location, I hated the seats, and oh by the way, I sat in this one spot, and it didn't sound great. The reason it didn't sound great has nothing to do with us or the sound technician or the band. It has everything to do with this facility was designed before microphones. You could stand in the middle of the stage, and if you're just doing acoustics, it sounds amazing. But once you put an electric guitar up to an amplifier, it's not good. Mr. Baker: I hear Carnegie Hall supposedly sounds the way that it does because there's a big hole or used to be in the ceiling. And when they patched that up, it took away some of the acoustic dynamics. So, we don't want to leave this job halfway done. Matthew Schley: I would but I don't like leaving things half done. So, I'm just requesting that we waive this and then we can get this contract executed and then we'll get these seats in and we'll have a big old grand opening for the seats. Community Development Committee 11/24/2025 Page 7 of 10 Mr. Baker: I got to tell you that everything that's going on that you guys are instigating down there, this is going to be like a first-class facility by the time all is said and done. It's going to be awesome! Mayor Mason: Mark, it will be first class. We do expect a draw from Columbus, literally to Wheeling easily. We already go down in Marietta and up to Canton. So, I really expect to expand that. Mr. Baker: Yes, I can hardly wait. Are there any other questions or comments? Mr. President? President Vincent: Just a question. I assume we have a professional that's picking out colors and stuff? Matthew Schley: Oh yes, you do not want me doing that. We have an interior designer, Elysa Roberts, has been working with Cole Ryan, our architect, to select the colors for the auditorium. President Vincent: I was checking out aqueduct green. It kind of reminded me of the 60s. Matthew Schley: If only we could do burnt orange again. President Vincent: Thank you. Mr. Baker: Hearing nothing else, I'll entertain a motion to recommend this to City Council for passage. Mr. Ware: So moved. Ms. Frye: Second. Mr. Baker: Hearing a motion and a second, those in favor of such recommendation please say aye. Those opposed say nay. A voice vote was taken with ail present in favor. None were opposed . Miss Bradshaw was absent. Mr. Baker: The ayes have it. It's hereby recommended to City Council for passage. 6. Ordinance No. 2025-128 - Introduced by Council - An Ordinance implementing Sections 3735.65 through 3735.70 of the Ohio Revised Code, establishing and describing the boundaries of a Community Reinvestment Area in the City of Zanesville, Ohio. (Second Reading 11/24/2025) Matthew Schley: So, we've created a few CRAs over the last few years. They've been highly successful in attracting, we'll call it, workforce housing type development, and also smaller scale multifamily residentials. Think of it as the one- and two-bedroom apartments that don't require Community Development Committee 11/24/2025 Page 8 of 10 major public infrastructure improvements to take place. This came to us. We have a couple of those projects proposed in this box. The developers came to us and said, would you please, we're not going to be needing any new public infrastructure, we're not going to be providing anything extra. We're doing one-bedroom apartments. We're not going to be doing a lot of impact to students. This is not the agreement. This is just simply to create the district. The agreement will come after, and we can review it at that time. But what this would do is it would allow someone to apply for a Community Reinvestment Area agreement, which would give them a decrease on their property taxes for a select period oftime. And I want to throw out one other thing I didn't say earlier. All of these, we'll say these tax incentives, that we work on, we have a lot that we do in our toolbelt. They all have finite timelines. So, once they run out, they can't be reupped. It's not like an Enterprise Zone Agreement that you can reup every few years. Once these are done, they're done, and then the moment that they expire, it goes to the normal amount as if it never was there. So, this is just creating the district. I'm more than happy to answer any questions on that. Mr. Baker: Another great example of different housing for different segments and all of that sort of thing. Are there any questions by the committee? Mr. Ware: Yes, what's the select amount oftime? Matthew Schley: It depends on the project. If you are able to max things out, which does require schoolboard authorization, a maxed out CRA would be 15 years at 100 percent of real property value. So, again, that rarely ever happens because the schoolboards get a say at anything greater than 10 years, greater than 75 percent. So, you could do 50 percent for 10 years, and the schoolboard gets notified. They have a right to object. They have a right to do all those things, but the only time they have a right to step in is if it's greater than 10 years or greater than 75 percent. Mr. Baker: Very good. Is there anything else? Hearing nothing, I'll entertain a motion to recommend this to City Council for passage. Ms. Frye: So moved. Mr. Ware: Second. Mr. Baker: Hearing a motion and a second, those in favor of such recommendation please say aye. Those opposed say nay. A voice vote was taken with all present in favor. None were opposed. Miss Bradshaw was absent. Mr. Baker: The ayes have it. It's hereby recommended to City Council. Community Development Committee 11/24/2025 Page 9 of 10 DISCUSSION ITEMS Mr. Baker: Nothing up for bid for discussion today. Is there anything for the good of the order? Hearing nothing I'll entertain a motion for adjournment. Mr. Ware moved for adjournment. Ms. Frye seconded. Mr. Baker: Those in favor of adjournment please say aye. Those opposed say nay. A voice vote was taken with all present in favor. None were opposed. Miss Bradshaw was absent. Mr. Baker: The ayes have it. The meeting adjourned about 5:20 p.m. Billie Corns Mark Baker Clerk of Council Community Development Committee Chairman Next Community Development Committee Meetings 2025: Monday, December 22, 2025 Community Development Committee 11/24/2025 Page 10 of 10 Community Development Department Matthew Schley, Director ORDINANCE NO. 2026-16 INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ZANESVILLE BY ADDING A NEW DEFINITION TO CHAPTER 1137 REGARDING DUPLEXES IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS WHEREAS, through a comprehensive review of the Planning and Zoning Code, The Community Development Department has identified a need to amend the type of "Permitted, Conditional, and Special Uses in Residential Districts" to allow duplexes and two-family dwellings as a conditional use; and WHEREAS, according to Section 1117.01 "To adapt to changing development conditions and provide for the phased implementation of the City Comprehensive Plan, the Planning Commission may from time to time recommend, and Council may adopt, amendments to the provisions of the text of this Zoning Code ... as provided by the Ohio Revised Code.", and WHEREAS, proper notification of the intent of this proposed legislation was given in a newspaper of general circulation; and WHEREAS, after taking testimony and discussion, the Zanesville Planning Commission has recommended to City Council that the proposed amendment to Chapter 1137.04 "Permitted, Conditional, and Special Uses in Residential Districts" be approved. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Zanesville, State of Ohio; that SECTION ONE: Chapter 1137.04 as it currently reads as shown in Exhibit A and shall be amended to reflect changes outlined in Exhibit B. SECTION TWO: This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law. SECTION THREE: This Council hereby finds and determine that all formal actions relative to the adoption of this Ordinance were taken in an open meeting of this Council, and that all deliberations of this Council and of its committees, if any, which resulted in formal action, were taken in meetings open to the public in full compliance with applicable legal requirements, including Section 121.22 of the Revised Code.  ORDINANCE NO. 2026-16 PASSED: - - - - - - - - - - ~ 2026 ATTEST: BILLIE CORNS, DANIEL M. VINCENT, Clerk of Council President of Council APPROVED: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __, 2026 This Legislation Approved as to Form: DONALD MASON, Mayor DAVID TARBERT, Law Director  ORDINANCE NO. 2026-16 EXHIBIT A 1137.04 TABLE 12: PERMITTED, CONDITIONAL AND SPECIAL USES IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS. GROUP A: Permitted Uses in All RS, RA and RM Residential Districts. ( 1) Home occupations. (2) Single-family detached dwellings conforming to the standards in Table 13, Section 1137.05. (3) Parks, playgrounds, golf courses, forest preserves, wildlife sanctuaries and other publicly owned space. (4) Permitted public uses, as defined in this Zoning Code. ( 5) Streets and alleys. (6) Temporary buildings or trailers for construction purposes for a period not to exceed the period of construction. (7) Accessory uses, buildings and structures to all permitted uses in the district. (8) HUD Code manufactured, single-family detached or individual lots outside manufactured home parks, or manufactured home subdivisions conforming to the approval standards in Table 13, Section 1137.05. GROUP B: Conditional Uses in All RS, RA and RM Residential Districts. ( 1) Cemeteries. (2) Conditional public uses, as defined in this Code. (3) Educational institutions, as defined in this Code. (4) Golf courses and country clubs, private. (5) Hospitals, clinics, medical and dental offices, nursing and group homes, mental health centers. (6) Philanthropic and charitable institutions, as defined in this Code. (7) Religious institutions, as defined in this Code. (8) Zero lot line single-family detached residential developments. (9) Accessory uses, buildings and structures to all conditional uses in the district, and including off- street parking and loading and signs as provided in applicable sections of this Code. (I 0) Accessory structures on separate lots to the rear of all adjacent principal use buildings. GROUP C: In addition to Group A, the following are Permitted Uses in RA and RM Residential Districts. In unit groups of eight or fewer dwelling units: (1) Single-family attached dwellings as defined in this Code. (2) Townhouses as defined in this Code.  ORDINANCE NO. 2026-16 GROUP D: In addition to Group A and C, the following are Permitted Uses Only in RM Residential Districts: ( 1) Multiple-family dwellings as defined in this Code. (2) Two-family dwellings that are not townhouses as defined in this Code. GROUPE: In addition to Group B, the following are Conditional Uses Only in RM Residential Districts: (1) Manufactured home parks as defined in this Code conforming to the standards in Table 9, Section 1121.08. (2) Manufactured home subdivisions as defined in this Code conforming to the standards in Table 9, Section 1121.08. (3) Tourist homes. GROUP F: Special Use in all RS, RA and RM Districts: (1) Vocational Agriculture Education Programs. (Ord. 2021-125. Passed 11-22-21.)  ORDINANCE NO. 2026-16 EXHIBIT B 1137.04 TABLE 12: PERMITTED, CONDITIONAL AND SPECIAL USES IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS. GROUP A: Permitted Uses in All RS, RA and RM Residential Districts. ( 1) Home occupations. (2) Single-family detached dwellings conforming to the standards in Table 13, Section 1137.05. (3) Parks, playgrounds, golf courses, forest preserves, wildlife sanctuaries and other publicly owned space. (4) Permitted public uses, as defined in this Zoning Code. (5) Streets and alleys. (6) Temporary buildings or trailers for construction purposes for a period not to exceed the period of construction. (7) Accessory uses, buildings and structures to all permitted uses in the district. (8) HUD Code manufactured, single-family detached or individual lots outside manufactured home parks, or manufactured home subdivisions conforming to the approval standards in Table 13, Section 1137.05. GROUP B: Conditional Uses in All RS, RA and RM Residential Districts. (1) Cemeteries. (2) Conditional public uses, as defined in this Code. (3) Educational institutions, as defined in this Code. (4) Golf courses and country clubs, private. (5) Hospitals, clinics, medical and dental offices, nursing and group homes, mental health centers. (6) Philanthropic and charitable institutions, as defined in this Code. (7) Religious institutions, as defined in this Code. (8) Zero lot line single-family detached residential developments. (9) Accessory uses, buildings and structures to all conditional uses in the district, and including off- street parking and loading and signs as provided in applicable sections of this Code. ( I 0) Accessory structures on separate lots to the rear of all adjacent principal use buildings. (11) Two-family dwellings and duplexes (see note below). GROUP C: In addition to Group A, the following are Permitted Uses in RA and RM Residential Districts. In unit groups of eight or fewer dwelling units: (1) Single-family attached dwellings as defined in this Code.  ORDINANCE NO. 2026-16 (2) Townhouses as defined in this Code. GROUP D: In addition to Group A and C, the following are Permitted Uses Only in RM Residential Districts: (1) Multiple-family dwellings as defined in this Code. (2) Two-family dwellings that are not townhouses as defined in this Code. GROUP E: In addition to Group B, the following are Conditional Uses Only in RM Residential Districts: (1) Manufactured home parks as defined in this Code conforming to the standards in Table 9, Section 1121.08. (2) Manufactured home subdivisions as defined in this Code conforming to the standards in Table 9, Section 1121.08. (3) Tourist homes. GROUP F: Special Use in all RS, RA and RM Districts: ( 1) Vocational Agriculture Education Programs. Note: Conditional use approval for two-family dwellings and duplexes applies only in RS districts and must conform to all requirements and standards of a multi-family dwelling. Duplexes in multi-family districts are permitted. Community Development Department Matthew Schley, Director ORDINANCE NO. 2026-17 INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ZANESVILLE BY ADDING A NEW SECTION TO CHAPTER 1149 REGARDING SIDEWALKS WHEREAS, through a comprehensive review of the Planning and Zoning Code, The Community Development Department has identified a need to include Chapter 1149.29 Sidewalk Construction and Repair; and WHEREAS, according to Section 1117.01 "To adapt to changing development conditions and provide for the phased implementation of the City Comprehensive Plan, the Planning Commission may from time to time recommend, and Council may adopt, amendments to the provisions of the text of this Zoning Code ... as provided by the Ohio Revised Code.", and WHEREAS, proper notification of the intent of this proposed legislation was given in a newspaper of general circulation; and WHEREAS, after taking testimony and discussion, the Zanesville Planning Commission has recommended to City Council that the proposed amendment to Chapter 1149.29 Sidewalk Construction and Repair be approved. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Zanesville, State of Ohio; that SECTION ONE: Section 1149.29 be included into the Codified Ordinances of the City of Zanesville, titled at 1149.29 "SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR" as shown in Exhibit A. SECTION TWO: This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law. SECTION THREE: This Council hereby finds and determine that all formal actions relative to the adoption of this Ordinance were taken in an open meeting of this Council, and that all deliberations of this Council and of its committees, if any, which resulted in formal action, were taken in meetings open to the public in full compliance with applicable legal requirements, including Section 121.22 of the Revised Code.  ORDINANCE NO. 2026-17 PASSED: --------~2026 ATTEST: Billie Corns, Daniel M. Vincent, Clerk of Council President of Council APPROVED: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __, 2026 This Legislation Approved as to Form: Donald Mason, Mayor David Tarbert, Law Director  ORDINANCE NO. 2026-17 EXHIBIT A 1149 .29 SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR (1) Sidewalk installation, or the repair of existing sidewalks in poor condition, shall be required in all commercial, office, and residential districts for any new construction or substantial rehabilitation of 50% or more of an existing structure in its entirety. (2) All sidewalks shall be constructed and maintained in compliance with the standards established in chapter 903. (3) For existing structures, repair or replacement shall be considered an accessory use as defined herein. (4) Any new construction shall require sidewalk plans to be included in the site plan submission. (5) The Planning and Zoning Administrator has the authority to waive the sidewalk requirement if it is determined that unique site conditions or significant hardships exist on the property.