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CASE #: DRB 07-2026
Zoning Code Overhaul and Clarifications
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.
Conditional Use Permit for Lounge
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Lorain City Council president faces DUI charge
Lorain City Council president faces DUI charge Chronicle Telegram
Oct 19, 2026Lorain 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, 2026'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, 2026Construction begins on Broadway Commons in Lorain
Construction begins on Broadway Commons in Lorain News 5 Cleveland WEWS
Sep 25, 2026Lorain 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, 2026City 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, 2026Argument 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, 2026'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, 2026Lorain City Treasurer Terri Soto to resign
Lorain City Treasurer Terri Soto to resign Chronicle Telegram
Jul 30, 2026A 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, 2026Lorain considers new anti-discrimination ordinances
Lorain considers new anti-discrimination ordinances News 5 Cleveland WEWS
Jul 10, 2026Lorain, Ohio unanimously passes resolution supporting LGBTQ+ civil rights
Lorain, Ohio unanimously passes resolution supporting LGBTQ+ civil rights The Buckeye Flame
Jul 9, 2026