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Resident Lynn Pfau wins approval to place 26.22 acres into agricultural district

Elyria City Council (Community Development, Finance, Utilities & Environment committees) · August 10, 2026
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Summary

The Community Development Committee approved an ordinance to place 26.22 acres owned by Jeffrey and Lynette Pfau into an agricultural district after a public hearing in which Lynn Pfau described the parcel and asked for the change.

The Community Development Committee voted to approve an application to place 26.22 acres of farmland owned by Jeffrey and Lynette Pfau into an agricultural district.

At a public hearing, Lynn Pfau said the parcel is across the street from her family farm and lies inside the city of Elyria. She told the committee the land is part of the farm operation and asked the council to authorize the agricultural‑district designation. After the proponent spoke, the committee considered the matter and moved an ordinance authorizing the placement; the motion passed.

The approved ordinance authorizes the requested change and proceeds to the next legislative steps. Committee chair read the committee report into the record and invited a motion; Mrs. Mitchell moved approval and Mrs. Rothgari seconded. No opponents spoke during the hearing and no additional conditions were recorded.