Institutional Rezoning of City-Owned Roachton Road Parcels
Perrysburg
Summary
An out-of-state owner wants 0.88 acres behind the Horseshoe Bend subdivision rezoned from two-family residential to commercial, reportedly for a private pickleball facility. Neighbors testified about privacy, lighting, safety, traffic, and property values, and the commission recommended denial 5-0. Council holds the final vote October 6.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 5
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Neighbors worry commercial zoning could hurt their property values; the applicant says the facility would generate less traffic than a duplex build-out.
The property owner, who would gain a more marketable and valuable parcel.
Nearby Steeple Chase Lane residents, who fear loss of privacy, lighting and noise, and safety risks to children.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Planning and Zoning Committee - Oct 27, 2026
A request to rezone the rear parcel at 0 Roachton Road from two-family residential to community shopping could allow an indoor pickleball facility, but also carryouts, restaurants and other C3 uses. Neighbors worry about traffic, drainage, noise and lighting, and the Planning Commission already denied a related request 5-1.
Public Hearing - Rezoning Request R5 to C3 - Oct 6, 2026
A property owner wants to rezone 0.88 acres behind the Horseshoe Bend subdivision from two-family residential to community shopping so a commercial buyer can build there. The Planning Commission already recommended denial, and nearby residents are pushing back.
Planning Commission - Aug 27, 2026
An out-of-state owner wants 0.88 acres behind the Horseshoe Bend subdivision rezoned from two-family residential to commercial, reportedly for a private pickleball facility. Neighbors testified about privacy, lighting, safety, traffic, and property values, and the commission recommended denial 5-0. Council holds the final vote October 6.
Planning and Zoning Committee - Jul 21, 2026
The City owns about 5.5 acres next to its Department of Public Service Facility on Roachton Road and wants the zoning switched from Planned Business Park to Institutional to match the facility. It's a housekeeping change since city facilities are normally zoned Institutional.
Related development
0 Roachton Road Rezoning (R5 to C3)
If council follows the recommendation, the parcel stays residential, preserving the buffer residents were promised last year.
City Parcels Rezoning (OS/R4 to INS)
Enables the city to operate new municipal service facilities at the East River Road/East Boundary corner.
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