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Wooster council approves annexation of roughly 246 acres along Silver Road
Summary
The Wooster City Council voted to annex about 245.86 acres on Silver Road to allow future residential development; staff estimate the zoning could accommodate roughly 500 homes depending on terrain and market interest. The county raised no objection and council suspended rules to adopt the ordinance the same night.
The Wooster City Council voted Feb. 17 to accept a petition to annex roughly 245.86 acres of territory along Silver Road, a move city leaders said could enable future residential development and help address local housing shortages.
Councilmember Rezia presented Ordinance 2026-05 as the final step in a multiyear process. "Folks, if you're not growing, you're dying," Rezia told the council, arguing that annexation aligns with the city’s comprehensive plan and creates opportunities for planned development.
City planning staff said the parcel could accommodate about 500 homes under…
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