Akron council approves revisions to Ascot redevelopment plan, lowering setbacks and open-space requirements

Jul 14, 2026

Council voted 13–0 to amend UPD 33 (Ascot Industrial Park) to streamline reviews and ease certain development standards, including reducing open-space requirements from 30% to 10% and front-yard setbacks from 50 to 15 feet; planning staff and the planning commission recommended approval.

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Akron City Council on July 13 approved an ordinance amending the Ascot redevelopment plan and related UPD 33 zoning standards to make it easier for businesses to locate and expand in the industrial park.

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