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Committee adds restriction to Newton Park donation proposal: no construction until parcel sale or formal dedication
Summary
Councilors amended pending ordinance accepting donation of property for Newton Park to prohibit construction beyond land improvements and maintenance until the parcel is sold or dedicated as parkland.
Barberton City Council’s committee amended pending legislation Monday that would accept a donated parcel for Newton Park, adding a temporary restriction barring construction other than land improvements and maintenance until the parcel is sold or formally dedicated as parkland.
The chair proposed the amendment language and asked for a motion to add a section specifying that “no construct shall be permitted other than land improvements and maintenance until the parcels are sold or dedicated as parkland by ordinance.” The committee moved and seconded the amendment and voted “Aye.” One committee member noted the amendment would become null and void if the council later authorizes sale or transfer of the parcel by ordinance.
Why it matters: The amendment places a short-term limit on development activity while the council considers the donated property’s ultimate use. It preserves the option to sell the parcel or to dedicate it as parkland by future ordinance.
Action taken: The committee adopted the amendment and passed it along with the pending ordinance; staff will incorporate the language into the forthcoming ordinance for full council consideration.
Next steps: The pending ordinance with the new section will be brought to full council for final action; the restriction automatically lapses if the council later approves a sale or dedication by ordinance.
