Granville Village council lifts demolition moratorium with unanimous vote

The Granville Village Council voted to lift a temporary moratorium on processing and approving demolition permit applications, approving Resolution 2025-25 by recorded voice vote.

The resolution rescinds the village-wide pause on considering applications “for the demolition of any existing structure with a foundation on any property in the Village of Granville, Ohio,” language read into the record by a council member who introduced the measure. Council member Demarack, Vice Mayor Johnson and Mayor Hartman voted yes when the clerk called the roll.

Council member (unnamed) introduced the measure, saying, “I’ll introduce resolution number 2025Dash25, a resolution to lift the mem moratorium on processing and approval of applications for the demolition of any existing structure with a foundation on any property in the village of Granville, Ohio.” A second was recorded. The council then voted affirmatively: “Council member Demarack? Yes. Vice Mayor Johnson? Yes. And Mayor Hartman? Yes.”

The meeting record presented no motions to amend the text and did not specify additional implementation steps or an effective date beyond the vote. According to staff remarks earlier in the meeting, a small set of demolition applications was already in the pipeline and would be processed beginning the day after the moratorium was lifted.

The vote follows a multiweek local process: council and staff reviewed a draft code intended to reflect council direction while addressing applicants’ timelines and due-process considerations. Staff told the council a revised code “is really gonna be helpful for… residents’ rights and timelines and ensuring they get…consideration for their application.”

No public comment tied to the resolution is recorded in the meeting excerpt.

The council did not specify any additional authorities or state statutes tied to the resolution during the recorded discussion.