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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lima public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Infill development land sales
Two small city-owned lots go to buyers for infill development at $447 each — one on North Elizabeth to New Lima – Housing for the Future, one on West Elm to Blass Holdings.
Cary Estates No 2 rezone referred for study
The city petitioned to rezone 35 parcels from industrial to residential to preserve neighborhood integrity; a public hearing is set for September 14, 2026.
Cheryl Allen Center renovation design expansion
The Kleinfelder design contract grows by nearly $100,000 to incorporate a $1.3 million state capital grant for the Cheryl Allen Center renovation.
Affordable housing land transfers
The city is selling two Harrison Avenue lots to Blass Holdings for infill homes and donating vacant lots on Ritchie and Rice Avenues to New Lima Homes for affordable owner-occupied houses.
OHFA Multifamily Housing Applications
Four developers — Spire, Fairfield Homes, and Buckeye Community Hope Foundation (twice) — notified the city they're applying for state multifamily housing funds for Lima projects. Council accepted the notices and let legislation drafting begin.