AUSTINTOWN, Ohio — Austintown trustees on Nov. 10 adopted resolutions to remove or demolish structures declared insecure and scheduled a public hearing on a zoning amendment.

Zoning staff told the board that inspectors had declared a detached structure at 164 South Meridian Road and an attached garage at 220 South Edge Hill structurally unsafe and recommended resolutions under township code sections referenced during the meeting. Trustees moved, seconded and approved resolutions to remove the insecure structures and authorized staff to proceed with required procedures.

The board also discussed and agreed to schedule a public hearing on zoning amendment 2025-02-Z, offering Dec. 8 or Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. as possible dates; staff will handle mailings and hand-deliver required documents so the cases can be processed.

Why it matters: Demolition resolutions and hearings are part of code-enforcement and land-use processes that affect neighboring properties and public safety. The zoning hearing will allow property owners and residents to comment on the proposed amendment.

What's next: Staff will finalize hearing dates, mail notifications and present the amendment at the scheduled public hearing.