Pending Items Impacting Local Businesses
As of March 25, 2025

Lorain Road Resurfacing

Contracts for resurfacing Lorain Road from Sterns Road to Canterbury Road are scheduled for 2025. While no specific timeline has been established yet, the project may include bike paths, median strips, and other improvements aimed at enhancing the street’s appeal to cyclists and beautifying the area. It is expected that water and sewer work will not be part of the project. However, businesses along the route may experience disruptions due to access issues during construction.

Ordinance 2024-94 – 1st Reading, in Committee

This ordinance aims to regulate food trucks within the city. Key provisions include establishing specific days and time limits for food trucks to operate at designated locations, as well as clarifying which products food trucks are prohibited from selling. The city council is taking a balanced approach to onsite regulations to accommodate the diverse purposes food trucks serve in different areas.

Ordinance 2024-121 – Passed

This ordinance authorizes cooperation between the city and the county to resurface Dover Center Road from Butternut Ridge Road to Mill Road. Details on potential sewer and water line work remain unclear, but businesses in the affected area can expect disruptions to access. Additionally, the city plans to resurface Dover Center Road from Mill Road to the Westlake city line, which will impact businesses from Mill Road to Brookpark Extension.

Ordinance 2025-08 – Passed

This ordinance allows the city to secure a cash or security bond for a Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan, covering 100% of the cost of stormwater control measures. These measures include stormwater storage and water quality management facilities, or 10% of the total project cost.

Ordinance 2025-17 – 1st Reading, in Committee

This ordinance approves and adopts the 2025 Comprehensive Plan (Master Plan). The plan, developed by an independent committee, is reviewed and updated every five years to guide the city’s growth and development.

Ordinance 2025-21 – 1st Reading, Public Hearing

This ordinance proposes the creation of a new zoning overlay district for the mall area. The overlay will apply to newly constructed buildings, expansions of over 3,000 sq. ft., or any changes in the principal use of properties within the designated district. The design requirements for the overlay are modeled after the development style of Crocker Park. Seven parcels are included in the proposed district area.