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Planners begin policy conversation on regulating residential recovery facilities and density limits
Summary
Planners brought a zoning text amendment up for discussion about residential facilities and the city’s authority to regulate density; staff noted Ohio law preempts some local rules but allows limits on density and spacing, and commissioners and public raised concerns about clustering, monitoring and House Bill 58.
The Athens City Planning Commission on Jan. 21 opened discussion on a proposed zoning text amendment that would address how 'residential facilities' — including recovery and residential treatment homes — are regulated in local zoning.
Planner David Riggs explained state law (Ohio Revised Code) preempts some local restrictions on occupancy but permits local governments to regulate density…
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