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Council approves 251‑home Northwood plan despite public safety and school concerns
Summary
Delaware City Council approved Resolution 26‑07, clearing a 251 single‑family home development on about 95.3 acres in the Northwood subdivision; residents raised concerns about single‑point access, emergency response and school capacity, and staff said the approval includes conditions on access, sidewalks and landscaping.
Delaware City Council voted to approve Resolution 26‑07 on Feb. 2, 2026, authorizing a development plan by M/I Homes of Central Ohio LLC for about 95.284 acres in the Northwood subdivision and permitting 251 single‑family dwelling units.
Planner Miss Perreault told council the application covers subarea B of Northwood and includes two housing‑lot categories (smaller ~5,250 sq ft lots in the southern section and larger ~6,240 sq ft lots in the north), five‑foot sidewalks on both sides of streets, street trees and other elements consistent with the previously approved development text. Planning staff and the planning commission recommended approval with 10 conditions,…
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