By 1808Delaware
When the Delaware City Council meets Monday night, the agenda ranges from routine administrative matters to decisions that could shape how parts of the city develop and grow. The regular meeting begins at 7:00 PM on March 9 in Council Chambers and includes several items involving business operations, transportation rules, zoning changes, and development tied to one of the region’s fastest-growing areas.
Here is a closer look at what council members will be considering.
Liquor License Transfer Request
Council will review a request to transfer a liquor license currently held by Meekers Rentals LLC at 385 E. William Street. The license would move to Bentos Lunch LLC, operating as Taranto’s Delaware, located at 64 Coughlin Lane.
Liquor license transfers must be reviewed locally before the state makes a final determination. In most cases, the city’s role is to indicate whether it has any objections related to location, compliance history, or neighborhood impact.
Adjustment To The City’s 2026 Budget
Council will hold the second reading of Ordinance No. 26-08, which supplements the city’s 2026 appropriations. Appropriation ordinances are used during the year to adjust a municipal budget to reflect changing needs or newly available funding. Because the ordinance declares an emergency, it could take effect immediately if approved.
Proposed Updates To Bicycle And E-Bike Rules
Another ordinance before council would revise sections of the city’s codified ordinances dealing with bicycles. Ordinance No. 26-10 proposes updates involving traditional bicycles, motorized bicycles, and electric bicycles. The measure would amend several sections of existing law while repealing older provisions that may no longer reflect current transportation practices.
Cities across Ohio have increasingly revisited these rules as electric bicycles and other small mobility devices become more common on streets and trails.
Large Residential Development Zoning Request
Council will also consider Ordinance No. 26-11, which involves a large zoning request.
The proposal from Corridor Company seeks approval to rezone 200.59 acres from A-1 Agricultural to MX-PUD Residential Planned Unit Development.
Planned unit development zoning allows flexibility in how large sites are designed. Instead of applying standard zoning requirements to each parcel individually, the development is evaluated as a coordinated plan that can include different housing types, open space, and other design elements.
Commercial Zoning Proposal On Liberty Road
Council will also review Ordinance No. 26-12, a zoning amendment involving a smaller property at a well-traveled intersection. The request from Winkle Civil Engineering & Surveying LLC would change zoning for 3.039 acres on the northeast side of Liberty Road and Belle Avenue.
The proposal would shift the property from Planned Mixed-Use zoning to a Commercial Planned Unit Development designation.
Evans Farm New Community Authority Expansion
Council members will consider Resolution No. 26-16, which addresses the proposed expansion of the Evans Farm New Community Authority. New Community Authorities are public entities created under Ohio law to help finance infrastructure and services within developing areas. Expanding the authority allows additional land to participate in those funding mechanisms as development continues.
Annexation Services Resolution
The final item in this portion of the agenda is Resolution No. 26-17, which outlines what municipal services the city would provide to land proposed for annexation. The resolution concerns approximately 15.827 acres known as the GTZ Bowtown Annexation, submitted by Molly Gwinn on behalf of the petitioner.
Resolutions of this type typically identify services such as police and fire protection, utilities, and roadway maintenance if the property becomes part of the city.
While some items on Monday’s agenda involve routine administrative steps, others could shape how Delaware grows in the coming years.
From zoning changes and annexation planning to updated bicycle regulations, the actions taken during the 7:00 PM meeting on March 9 may influence both development patterns and everyday transportation across the community.
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