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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
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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. 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
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
Zoning
Additions to Agenda
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 17, 2026
Zoning
Camp Fence Variance
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 2, 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
Zoning
1051 Meister Rd Self-Storage
2 opposed1 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Aug 5, 2026
Zoning
TDI Lorain LLC Self-Storage
2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Aug 5, 2026
Zoning
Meister Road Self-Storage Conversion Proposal
2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Aug 5, 2026
Zoning
Baird Swimming Pool Variance
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 1, 2026
Zoning
Appeals of Inspection Reports
1 commentLast discussed Jul 1, 2026
Zoning
L.S. 06-2026, Submission for Planning Commission’s review and consideration, a lot split in an R1-B, Moderate Density Single-Family Residential district. Section 1123.03 Dimensional Requirements, at 5947 Normandy Dr. Carol Shinsky, applicant.
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 1, 2026
Zoning
Truck Livery and Outdoor Storage at 1305 Oberlin Ave
1 supportive2 opposed
3 commentsLast discussed May 6, 2026
Zoning
C.U.P. 01-2026
1 supportive1 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed May 6, 2026
Zoning
C.U.P. 02-2026
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed May 6, 2026
Zoning
912 W 9th St Convenience Store Variance
2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed May 6, 2026
Zoning
Water & utilities
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Apr 6, 2026
Zoning
Industrial Vehicle Parking and Neighborhood Compatibility on Oberlin Avenue
3 opposed
3 commentsLast discussed Apr 1, 2026
Zoning
Commercial and Industrial Property Development at 1305 Oberlin Ave.
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Apr 1, 2026
Zoning
Group Home Conditional Use Permit for 514 E 32nd St
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Mar 4, 2026
Zoning
B.A. 12-2026
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Mar 4, 2026
Zoning
Foster Teen Group Home Variance Request
2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Mar 4, 2026
Zoning
2973 G Street Rezoning
2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Feb 23, 2026
Zoning
Meister Road Storage Expansion
3 opposed
3 commentsLast discussed Feb 4, 2026
Zoning
B.A. 07-2026
2 supportive
3 commentsLast discussed Feb 4, 2026
Zoning
Z.C.A. 01-2026
2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Feb 4, 2026
Zoning
Fence and Shed Appeals
1 supportive1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Jan 7, 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