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Hilliard council hears public push to return conditional‑use approvals to planning commission
Summary
Public comment and staff reports focused attention on ordinance 26‑09, a proposed change to send conditional‑use approvals back to the planning commission; council set a second reading for April 13, 2026, after discussing delays for small businesses and appeal routes.
At the March 23 Hilliard City Council meeting, a member of the public urged the council not to transfer conditional‑use approval authority to unelected staff, and staff presented background and next steps on ordinance 26‑09, which would return conditional‑use approvals to the city planning commission.
Anna Canalongo, a resident who signed up to speak during public comment, told the council she is concerned about “giving up your power and accountability to the city staff,” saying she had observed staff recommendations and site reviews that she believes did not fully protect neighborhood interests. Canalongo cited recent…
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