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Grove City council overturns BZA decision, blocking electronic sign for American Legion Post 164
Summary
After public testimony from veterans and months of review, Grove City Council voted 4‑3 to overturn a Board of Zoning Appeals variance that would have allowed an electronic sign for American Legion Post 164, citing code consistency and concern about precedent.
Grove City Council voted to overturn a Board of Zoning Appeals decision that had granted variances permitting an electronic sign for American Legion Post 164 at 3363 McDowell Road. The council approved Resolution CR‑126, which rescinds the BZA’s variance and prevents the digital sign from being installed.
Three veterans spoke in favor of the new sign during the council meeting, emphasizing the post’s community and emergency‑information services. Ken Flutie said the donated sign — purchased for about $20,000 — is needed to help the public locate the post and to display timely information without relying on…
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