Beavercreek City Council passed Resolution 24-34 on Monday, August 26, establishing a temporary moratorium on any new vehicle service stations, vehicle wash facilities, restaurants, grocery stores, self-storage warehouses, carry outs, and convenience stores within the city. Effective immediately, the moratorium prohibits the review or approval of applications or permits for those businesses until November 30, 2024.
The moratorium was recommended by the city’s planning and development department to allow time to review and amend the city’s zoning code and land use plan. The proposed changes are scheduled to be presented to the city’s planning commission during its meeting on September 3, 2024. If approved by the planning commission, the proposed changes will then move to Beavercreek City Council for a first reading during the September 9 council meeting. A final vote is anticipated on September 23, with the changes taking effect 30 days later.
“Moratoriums are not permanent solutions,” said Planning and Development Director Randy Burkett. “Long-term solutions come in the form of zoning code changes and amendments to the land use plan. A moratorium prevents applications from being submitted and approved under current regulations while staff works to update those regulations.”
Looking ahead, in 2025, the City of Beavercreek plans to work with a third-party consultant specializing in planning, development, zoning codes, and land use plans. This consultant will conduct a comprehensive review of the city’s current standards, including a legal assessment. Public input will also be sought as part of this process.
“This extensive project will be the first of its kind for the City of Beavercreek,” said City Manager Pete Landrum. “It’s important for the city to not only address new development, but the city also anticipates an increased amount of redevelopment to existing sites.”
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