https://athens.myopenohio.org/meetings/2026-09-16-disabilities-commission-sep-16-2026-19f6c21c-f65e-4601-8fb0-564183ed19be OpenOhio en 2026-11-06T03:09:12.751Z Athens advances 8-home affordable housing project on Hudson Avenue, but porches got left out https://athens.myopenohio.org/meetings/2026-09-02-environment-sustainability-commission-sep-2-2026-0bd56eb7-aab3-47d6-97a0-1a6d8231f275 OpenOhio en 2026-11-06T01:54:58.395Z Eight $180K affordable homes planned for Hudson Avenue — commission hears first look at Welcome Home Ohio project https://athens.myopenohio.org/meetings/2026-08-19-shade-tree-commission-aug-19-2026-1a1fcb01-0de8-427b-9dfa-3d2cb97c7146 OpenOhio en 2026-11-06T01:42:05.438Z Athens Shade Tree Commission plots big tree goals, sets special meeting on affordable housing landscaping https://athens.myopenohio.org/meetings/2026-08-19-disabilities-commission-aug-19-2026-7fcb2cde-bde2-485e-a054-29678f67af48 OpenOhio en 2026-11-06T00:48:48.004Z Athens Children's Services zoning talk highlights recording — commission hears annexation, flood, and housing updates https://athens.myopenohio.org/meetings/2026-07-15-shade-tree-commission-jul-15-2026-05b5d198-2281-4922-a3d0-b7a8138f0262 OpenOhio en 2026-11-05T23:47:46.680Z No quorum at Shade Tree Commission, but big fall planting plans take shape https://athens.myopenohio.org/meetings/2026-06-17-shade-tree-commission-jun-17-2026-d787343a-177e-4386-adb1-4a29a2611dd4 OpenOhio en 2026-11-05T23:18:25.794Z Avenel Crossing apartments put on hold — neighbors pack hearing over unsafe road, no bus access https://athens.myopenohio.org/meetings/2026-05-20-shade-tree-commission-may-20-2026-b465365a-d167-42f4-84f1-555c8dad0a4f OpenOhio en 2026-11-05T23:07:51.199Z Tree plans on the move: Carpenter St project redone with bigger tree lawns, fall plantings eyed for west side https://athens.myopenohio.org/meetings/2026-09-16-shade-tree-commission-sep-16-2026-94660dbb-8ef9-4b5b-a020-b8a4eb770e80 OpenOhio en 2026-11-05T21:26:21.922Z Tree panel says yes to cutting a dead Wallace Drive dogwood — and eyes a big median planting on Briarwood https://athens.myopenohio.org/meetings/2026-07-14-board-of-zoning-appeals-jul-14-2026-35188066-427e-43f5-8e84-13c805886dbf OpenOhio en 2026-11-05T21:22:42.344Z BZA approves duplex rental switch on Central Ave 3-2, and a 6-foot fence variance for a Morris Ave family https://athens.myopenohio.org/meetings/2026-11-04-planning-commission-nov-4-2026-ce0682e0-b943-4b60-b8d2-acb9ea5e89c9 OpenOhio en 2026-11-05T13:34:42.150Z Commission greenlights the 52 Lorene lot split with a variance, sending it to City Council — and holds off on a setback rule fix https://athens.myopenohio.org/meetings/2026-10-13-board-of-zoning-appeals-oct-13-2026-45ed7a60-b04a-4155-b787-c71da7054c6f OpenOhio en 2026-11-05T13:14:44.569Z Board of Zoning Appeals to hear short-term rental variance request at 64 Eden Place https://athens.myopenohio.org/meetings/2026-09-24-rental-inspection-processes-subcommittee-rips-sep-24-2026-b8960250-f9a5-4c50-a8f8-ed21b5fafaa5 OpenOhio en 2026-11-05T13:11:31.584Z Athens rental inspection study moves forward despite complaint over OU survey https://athens.myopenohio.org/meetings/2026-09-08-board-of-zoning-appeals-sep-8-2026-c925151c-bc31-4d1b-b5d1-dd3442140627 OpenOhio en 2026-11-05T13:11:16.606Z Three zoning appeals set for Athens BZA public hearing Sept. 8 — duplex structures, parking spots, short-term rental https://athens.myopenohio.org/meetings/2026-08-17-city-council-aug-17-2026-3e718c0a-8abd-406b-8117-cafab9ab2067 OpenOhio en 2026-11-05T02:10:39.322Z Court & State intersection fix greenlit at first reading; council debates doubling parking fines https://athens.myopenohio.org/meetings/2026-09-28-city-council-sep-28-2026-1248f3b3-341d-4eea-8dd8-0eeb4b29debc OpenOhio en 2026-11-05T01:02:45.054Z Athens leaders unveil flooding plans as Richland Ave. businesses hit by third flood this year https://athens.myopenohio.org/meetings/2026-08-03-city-council-aug-3-2026-ed84e4cc-c863-4b81-9f7a-6f5c70309e8e OpenOhio en 2026-11-04T23:40:08.103Z Council passes one-year data center moratorium — with option to extend another year https://athens.myopenohio.org/meetings/2026-10-21-disabilities-commission-oct-21-2026-3efc733e-5784-4761-b1bf-c40cde0c34c8 OpenOhio en 2026-11-04T23:07:57.144Z Planning Commission backs housing project variance, stalls on 52 Lorraine lot split over accessory building question https://athens.myopenohio.org/meetings/2026-08-24-city-council-aug-24-2026-30b3ea3d-5396-4584-b9e1-e00a8d73603a OpenOhio en 2026-11-04T22:52:14.456Z Council approves SR 682 rehab funding, backs off parking fine increase after business outcry, OKs $190K in emergency sewer repairs https://athens.myopenohio.org/meetings/2026-09-21-city-council-sep-21-2026-474e185b-180b-4070-855c-5b72f668cb56 OpenOhio en 2026-11-04T21:22:11.007Z Third flood of the summer has Athens council demanding action — and eyeing backflow valves for flooded East State homes https://athens.myopenohio.org/meetings/2026-11-02-city-council-nov-2-2026-70d00025-6d01-4bbb-b91d-b8fa5452415e OpenOhio en 2026-11-04T20:56:37.667Z Council lowers street-closure fee for block parties, adopts 2027 budget first steps and OKs rental inspection extension https://athens.myopenohio.org/meetings/2026-05-18-city-council-may-18-2026-c985fb66-f2a4-44fa-83d8-d327ade3b103 OpenOhio en 2026-11-04T20:56:35.067Z Council adopts budget fixes and a CHIP housing partnership, while dueling DORA ordinances and a $105K playground plan move forward https://athens.myopenohio.org/meetings/2026-08-10-city-council-aug-10-2026-0f7b7b86-858f-4e8e-8c27-5fa5b33fdec8 OpenOhio en 2026-11-04T20:40:29.249Z Athens council talks property tax abatements, 4% sewer rate hike, and ADA fixes at Court & State https://athens.myopenohio.org/meetings/2026-06-15-city-council-jun-15-2026-3d3a31d8-6889-4ac2-889c-215b07ee0165 OpenOhio en 2026-11-04T20:20:30.574Z Council OKs Westside sidewalk project, new income tax rate, and $7,100 energy grant before summer break https://athens.myopenohio.org/meetings/2026-10-21-shade-tree-commission-oct-21-2026-1bdb29d7-6176-41ff-9af3-7087fabed651 OpenOhio en 2026-11-04T19:48:12.156Z Tree panel OKs trimming for big East State willow oak, pushes pruning over removal for a contested sweet gum https://athens.myopenohio.org/meetings/2026-05-11-city-council-may-11-2026-5cf26d23-c62e-4d8a-8c0a-01b7e3fb303c OpenOhio en 2026-11-04T19:39:40.574Z Lasher Hall historic landmark push moves ahead, and a $1.3M water meter upgrade clears committee https://athens.myopenohio.org/meetings/2026-09-08-city-council-sep-8-2026-2d06dac9-edd3-479e-ad11-613510741e7b OpenOhio en 2026-11-04T19:16:00.127Z Council OKs civility resolution, medical fund fix heads to special session — and Mount Zion flooding draws emotional plea https://athens.myopenohio.org/meetings/2026-10-05-city-council-oct-5-2026-c6dd2e17-7b26-4f16-9f62-b84ad66ef3d8 OpenOhio en 2026-11-04T19:01:56.603Z Council floods Mount Zion with attention: flood barriers coming, Flock cameras cut, and sewer rate hike delayed https://athens.myopenohio.org/meetings/2026-05-26-city-council-may-26-2026-b671c58d-35c4-426a-a585-d4b34a783784 OpenOhio en 2026-11-04T18:41:14.726Z Athens Council advances State/ Court Street crossing fix with $120K in CDBG funds; DORA review shows strong public support https://athens.myopenohio.org/meetings/2026-06-01-city-council-jun-1-2026-1c4fe6e5-572c-4252-b11b-94766d2d6a72 OpenOhio en 2026-11-04T18:39:53.350Z Playground revamp delayed over 154° turf heat concerns; July 4th funding fails; salt and CDBG measures pass https://athens.myopenohio.org/meetings/2026-09-14-city-council-sep-14-2026-0b937360-9d3f-43f1-b8fd-fbfa09cb6709 OpenOhio en 2026-11-04T18:27:14.337Z Council eyeing takeover of electric service from AEP — and bills could drop 20-30% https://athens.myopenohio.org/meetings/2026-06-08-city-council-jun-8-2026-0d211093-e02c-4e6f-ae5b-6b47e24fe18c OpenOhio en 2026-11-04T18:22:24.634Z Council approves DORA expansion, $1.3M water meter upgrade, and $6,953 for July 4th 250th celebration https://athens.myopenohio.org/meetings/2026-10-13-city-council-oct-13-2026-8d6ea758-135d-45df-a183-9a49233bf71c OpenOhio en 2026-11-04T18:21:32.099Z Finance committee moves tax rate resolution, union MOUs and six spending items to first reading https://athens.myopenohio.org/meetings/2026-10-19-city-council-oct-19-2026-15402389-6447-40f4-9e84-28b95010bc26 OpenOhio en 2026-11-04T18:10:39.916Z Council adopts sewer rate hike, advances eight affordable homes on the Near East Side https://athens.myopenohio.org/meetings/2026-10-26-city-council-oct-26-2026-79d201fc-07ac-4944-ad05-f491d91556ca OpenOhio en 2026-11-04T18:06:03.021Z Athens council digs into 2027 budget, trash contract freeze, and neighborhood overlay plan — no votes yet, decisions next week https://athens.myopenohio.org/meetings/2026-11-10-board-of-zoning-appeals-nov-10-2026-f2baf54a-35d3-4457-a888-db5eba3b0e84 OpenOhio en 2026-11-04T17:51:49.198Z Board of Zoning Appeals to hear two variance cases Nov 10 — a place of worship on N College and adult renters on E State