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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in North Ridgeville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Property maintenance code enforcement
A Main Avenue resident says existing property maintenance rules aren't being enforced, citing tarped trailers, unlicensed cars, and a long-stalled renovation.
Assisted living facility moratorium extension
Council extended the freeze on new assisted living and rest home permits another 180 days while the zoning code is reviewed. A resident argued the city already has enough senior housing.
Shady Drive telecommunications monopole tower
A 185-foot cell tower is being built on city-owned park land, with Verizon as the first tenant and room for up to four carriers — rental revenue for the city. Residents worried about kids' safety near the ball fields and visual impact on nearby homes, prompting the Commission to require a solid 8-foot wood fence all the way around the equipment.
Industrial park rezoning and economic development
The city bought 12.5 acres next to its Route 83 industrial holdings to build an industrial park instead of more housing. Sewers aren't there yet, so real development is likely a year or more away, and neighbors want answers on runoff, buffers, and traffic.