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Council refers proposal for 65‑foot digital billboard near I‑277 after residents raise flooding concerns
Summary
Council heard a public hearing on a proposed 65‑foot digital billboard on McIntosh Avenue near I‑277; the applicant described minimal land disturbance and existing wetland permitting, while residents raised flooding and drainage concerns. Council voted to refer the matter for further review.
Akron City Council opened a public hearing on an ordinance to allow a 65‑foot double‑faced digital advertising display on McIntosh Avenue adjacent to Interstate 277 but referred the item for further review after residents raised concerns about drainage and site disturbance.
Planning staff said the proposed display (48 by 14 feet per face) would sit on a steel monopole and include automatic brightness controls meeting industry lighting standards; the proposal meets most zoning requirements and staff and the planning…
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