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Oswego staff to draft storefront and entrance protections after vehicle-into-building concerns

Village of Oswego Village Board · October 7, 2025
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Summary

Staff proposed code amendments to add bollards or masonry planters at new commercial entrances and lower storefront windows, and the board directed staff to prepare text amendments and outreach to existing businesses.

Village staff presented options on Oct. 7 to strengthen pedestrian protections at commercial sites following a recent vehicle-into-building incident. The measures discussed included bollards at entrances, masonry planters in front of storefronts where glazing sits less than 2 feet above grade, or structural wall elements.

"This is in response to the tragic event we had occurred in the village," said Rod Zener, presenting staff analysis of…

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