The City of Beavercreek is launching Plan Beavercreek, a comprehensive community project aimed at overhauling the city’s land use plan, zoning code, and property maintenance code for the first time since its incorporation in 1980. Following a request for qualifications process, the city selected ZoneCo and OHM Advisors to develop a cohesive, community-driven framework to guide future growth and development.
The city invites residents and business owners to participate in an upcoming open house for Plan Beavercreek on Thursday, June 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Lofino Plaza Meeting Room, located at 3868 Dayton-Xenia Road. Attendees will have the opportunity to review the current land use plan, identify key community issues and opportunities, and share their ideas for Beavercreek’s future. City staff will be available to answer questions and provide information about the project.
“This project is a significant milestone for the City of Beavercreek,” said City Manager Pete Landrum. “While the city’s Planning and Development Department has made various updates to our zoning code, land use plan, and property maintenance standards over the years, this marks the first time we’ve undertaken a comprehensive overhaul of this scale. Revamping these key planning documents, specifically designed for our community, is crucial to guiding the city’s future and ensuring it remains a vibrant place to live, work, and visit.”
The project aims to achieve several key goals, including:
- Establishing a long-term guide for land use, development, and preservation.
- Developing an implementation strategy for major projects and initiatives.
- Updating zoning codes to support the land use vision and ensure they are easy to understand and implement.
- Ensuring public input is reflected in policies, creating a streamlined, user-friendly development process.
“The land use plan will establish a clear vision for the future, while the code updates will provide the tools and regulations to implement that vision effectively,” Planning and Development Director Randy Burkett said. “Together, the project will support a forward-thinking, well-connected, and thriving Beavercreek that reflects the needs of residents, businesses, and the overall community.”
ZoneCo and OHM Advisors will work closely with city staff, community stakeholders, and residents to modernize the city’s existing planning documents, address outdated regulations, and ensure compliance with legislative requirements. Public engagement will be a cornerstone of the project, with several opportunities for city residents and local business owners to provide input and help shape the updated plans. The city’s Planning Commission and City Council will also play key roles in the process.
“Public input plays a vital role in this process and there will be several opportunities to share your thoughts through public input sessions and other outreach efforts,” said Burkett. “However, it’s equally important that the city ensures all proposed changes comply with legal requirements. Finding this balance is key to creating documents that address both the community’s needs and our legal responsibilities.
The project is expected to take about 1.5 years to complete. Once finalized, Beavercreek City Council members will vote on whether to adopt the plans by ordinance.
More information about Plan Beavercreek, including project updates and the timeline, is available online at PlanBeavercreek.com. The website serves as the project’s central hub, offering details on the process, project phases, previous plans, meeting presentations, and draft documents. Residents can share input throughout the project by visiting the website and clicking on the “Engage” tab. The city will also promote public engagement opportunities on its website, beavercreekohio.gov, and social media platforms.