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What residents are talking about in Lorain public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
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Parks Rec
foca chili cook off
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 19, 2026
Public Safety
E bikes
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 19, 2026
Development
958 Washington Ave
1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 15, 2026
Development
446 Delaware Ave
1 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 15, 2026
Development
504 W 24th St
1 commentLast discussed Oct 15, 2026
Development
615 W 23rd St
1 commentLast discussed Oct 15, 2026
Zoning
CASE #: DRB 07-2026
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Zoning
Zoning Code Overhaul and Clarifications
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 12, 2026
Zoning↑Rising
B.A. 25-2026, (Previously held in abeyance) Submission for the Zoning Board of Appeals review and consideration, an appeal of the Inspection Report dated May 18, 2026, related to 3107 East Erie Ave. Section 1175.01(a) Decisions-Appeals. Anthiny J. Zarella, agent, Carole Haines, applicant.
1 supportive1 opposed1 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Oct 7, 2026
Zoning
B.A. 32-2026, Submission for the Zoning Board of Appeals review and consideration, a variance of 21 feet (35 feet in height) to allow an accessory structure (amateur radio antenna) that exceeds the maximum height (14 feet) in the required open yard. Section 1141.28 Accessory Buildings and Uses, Section 1141.05 Application of Area and Yard Regulations at, 4557 Blush Ct., James & Amanda Mitchell, applicants.
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 7, 2026
Zoning
B.A. 34-2026, Submission for the Zoning Board of Appeals review and consideration, a variance to allow the placement of a fence in an easement. Section 1141.08 Fences and Walls and Section 1529.09 Easements at 3780 Parkside Circle W., Tricia Martin, applicant.
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 7, 2026
Development
Conditional Use Permit for Lounge
1 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 7, 2026
Zoning
B.A. 33-2026, Submission for the Zoning Board of Appeals review and consideration, a variance of 128 sf to allow the rebuild of an accessory structure (garage) that exceeds the maximum dimensions (576 sf). Section 1141.28 Accessory Buildings and Uses at, 554 W 9th St., Gary Fischer, applicant.
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 7, 2026
Development
C.U.P. 10-2026, Submission for Planning Commission's review and consideration, a Conditional Use Permit to operate a Lounge in a B-2 General Business district. Section 1125.02- Schedule of Allowed Uses, and Section 1143.04(a) Bar, Tavern, Nightclub at, 1840 E. 28th St. Hector Pizarro, (agent), Brandon Matthews, applicant.
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 7, 2026
Business Jobs
LCs
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Water Utilities
smart meter
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Infrastructure
Sewer
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Water Utilities
water, homestead, and bikes, et cetera
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Water Utilities
sewer bill increase
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Roads
golf carts
2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Development
Case # PPN# Address Owner Name Taxes Owed 001-2026 02-01-003-176-015 504 W 24TH ST DIANA MISHLAN $0.00
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 17, 2026
Development
Case # PPN# Address Owner Name Taxes Owed 022-2025 03-00-082-114-006 3144 CAMDEN AVE WILLIAM LUNDBERG $302.68
1 commentLast discussed Sep 17, 2026
Zoning
Additions to Agenda
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 17, 2026
Development
Case # PPN# Address Owner Name Taxes Owed 003-2026 03-00-096-112-047 3250 PEARL AVE SAMANTHA WOOTEN $4,145.82
1 commentLast discussed Sep 17, 2026
Development
Case # PPN# Address Owner Name Taxes Owed 024-2025 02-01-003-110-048 446 DELAWARE AVE ADVANCED LIVING MODULES $2,740.66
1 commentLast discussed Sep 17, 2026
Development
Case # PPN# Address Owner Name Taxes Owed 003-2026 03-00-094-109-004 2925-2931 GROVE AVE FGSK PROPERTIES LLC $5,828.66
1 commentLast discussed Sep 17, 2026
Development
Case # PPN# Address Owner Name Taxes Owed 004-2026 02-01-005-119-026 958 WASHINGTON AVE MOHANAD NAJJAR $14,668.98
1 commentLast discussed Sep 17, 2026
Water Utilities
Sanitary Sewer Fixed Charge Increase
2 opposed2 concerned
4 commentsLast discussed Sep 14, 2026
Public Safety
Electric Bikes
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Water Utilities
Sanitation
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Water Utilities
Sanitary Sewer Rental Charge
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Parks Rec
City Improvement and Service Organizations
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Zoning
C.U.P. 09-2026, (Previously held in abeyance ) Submission for Planning Commission’s review and consideration, a Conditional Use Permit for indoor self-storage in a B-2 General Business district. Section 1125.02- Schedule of Allowed Uses, and Section 1143.07(i), Self-Storage Mini-Storage Facilities at, 1051 Meister Rd. TDI Lorain, LLC, applicant.
2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 2, 2026
Zoning
Mitchell Radio Antenna Appeal/Variance
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 2, 2026
Development
L.S. 07-2026, Submission for Planning Commission’s review and consideration, a lot split in an R-2, Transitional Residential district. Section 1123.03, Dimensional Requirements and Section 1171.02(6) Planning Commission at, 601 E St. James and Janine Mackert, applicants.
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 2, 2026
Zoning
Camp Fence Variance
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 2, 2026
Development
3144 Camden Ave
1 commentLast discussed Aug 20, 2026
Development
1769 E 28th St
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 20, 2026
Development
Shed Relocation Modification at 380 North Ridge Rd
1 commentLast discussed Aug 5, 2026
Zoning
1051 Meister Rd Self-Storage
2 opposed1 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Aug 5, 2026
Development
1112 W Erie Ave Carport
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 5, 2026
Zoning
Meister Road Self-Storage Conversion Proposal
2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Aug 5, 2026
Development
380 North Ridge Road Shed Modification
1 commentLast discussed Aug 5, 2026
Development
Take 5 Oil Change Development at Leavitt Road
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 5, 2026
Development
Take 5 Oil Change
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 5, 2026
Zoning
TDI Lorain LLC Self-Storage
2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Aug 5, 2026
Water Utilities
Water Pollution Control Fund Deficit and Rate Adjustments
2 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Jul 20, 2026
Development
W 24th St Rehabilitation
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 16, 2026
Development
Camden Ave Rehabilitation (3326)
1 commentLast discussed Jul 16, 2026
Water Utilities
Inherited Utility Liens
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 16, 2026
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Lorain from local and regional media.
Chronicle Telegramofficial misconduct
Lorain City Council president faces DUI charge
Lorain City Council president faces DUI charge Chronicle Telegram
Oct 19, 2026News 5 Cleveland WEWSgolf cart legalization
Lorain approves golf carts on city streets in a close 6-5 council vote
Lorain approves golf carts on city streets in a close 6-5 council vote News 5 Cleveland WEWS
Oct 1, 2026News 5 Cleveland WEWSstreet light outages
'Serious safety concern:' Leaders, neighbors say hundreds of streetlights out in Lorain
'Serious safety concern:' Leaders, neighbors say hundreds of streetlights out in Lorain News 5 Cleveland WEWS
Sep 28, 2026News 5 Cleveland WEWSroad construction
Construction begins on Broadway Commons in Lorain
Construction begins on Broadway Commons in Lorain News 5 Cleveland WEWS
Sep 25, 2026Cleveland 19 Newsvacant property enforcement
Lorain woman paying thousands after tree from abandoned neighboring yard falls onto property
Lorain woman paying thousands after tree from abandoned neighboring yard falls onto property Cleveland 19 News
Sep 2, 2026News 5 Cleveland WEWSshort-term rental regulation
City of Lorain issues cease and desist after deadly double shooting at short-term rental
City of Lorain issues cease and desist after deadly double shooting at short-term rental News 5 Cleveland WEWS
Aug 17, 2026Cleveland 19 Newsfatal shooting at short-term rental
Argument at Lorain Airbnb escalates into gunfire, leaving 2 teens dead
Argument at Lorain Airbnb escalates into gunfire, leaving 2 teens dead Cleveland 19 News
Aug 16, 2026News 5 Cleveland WEWSzoning change
'We need food over here:' Lorain neighbors reject plan to turn former grocery store into storage facility
'We need food over here:' Lorain neighbors reject plan to turn former grocery store into storage facility News 5 Cleveland WEWS
Aug 5, 2026Chronicle Telegrammunicipal resignation
Lorain City Treasurer Terri Soto to resign
Lorain City Treasurer Terri Soto to resign Chronicle Telegram
Jul 30, 2026News 5 Cleveland WEWSeconomic development
A developer wants to turn three Lorain County industrial buildings into a data center campus
A developer wants to turn three Lorain County industrial buildings into a data center campus News 5 Cleveland WEWS
Jul 21, 2026News 5 Cleveland WEWSanti-discrimination ordinance
Lorain considers new anti-discrimination ordinances
Lorain considers new anti-discrimination ordinances News 5 Cleveland WEWS
Jul 10, 2026The Buckeye Flamecivil rights resolution
Lorain, Ohio unanimously passes resolution supporting LGBTQ+ civil rights
Lorain, Ohio unanimously passes resolution supporting LGBTQ+ civil rights The Buckeye Flame
Jul 9, 2026