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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Perrysburg public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
2026 Zoning Code Update
City staff floated moving detailed technical specs out of the zoning code into a separate Design Spec Book, which would be far easier to update as Ohio Revised Code standards change. It's early-stage — just an FYI for now.
Sanitary Sewer Credits
A homeowner was told by city technicians that a leak on his water service line needed repair, spent about $1,968 on excavation, and no leak was ever found. The city declined reimbursement, saying the leak would have been on the homeowner's side of the curb stop, but committee members acknowledged communication could have been better.
I-75 Corridor Amendment to Perrysburg Tomorrow Land Use Plan
Perrysburg wants to redesignate roughly 1,225 acres along I-75 for employment-focused development instead of conservation/residential uses. It's a guide, not a rezone — but residents worry it's groundwork for a data center and for pushing into township land.
2027 City Budget Appropriations
The committee reviewed the 2027 budget, which shows a modest 3.69% increase overall. The Assistant Law Director position is the only major new spending item.
Roachton Road Rezone to Community Shopping
The owner wants the back parcel rezoned to match the C3 front parcels so an indoor pickleball facility can be built there. Neighbors say they accepted duplex zoning and worry about what business could follow if the pickleball plan fails. The Planning Commission has already recommended denial 5-1.
Rivercrest sand volleyball court improvement
The sand volleyball court was installed with the wrong sand. Replacing it properly costs about $17,000, and PRAC is proposing to cover $5,000 now and $5,000 next year, with the rest from other city funds.
Appointment of Director of Public Service
Restrooms are being winterized, leaf collection is underway, and new Public Service Director Joe Holland plans winter 'housekeeping' fixes like replacing worn mile markers at Woodlands.
E-bike and golf cart regulation
E-bikes have caused problems in parks this summer. The city has started an e-bike registration program, and a few bad actors have prompted complaints — including about overly bright new pickleball court lights at night.
SR 25 and Eckel Junction intersection improvement
The city will pay $6,900 extra to have Mannik & Smith evaluate an idea to improve the rough SR 25/Eckel Junction intersection as part of the corridor study update.
Southern corridor industrial land use plan
A one-page addition to the land use plan would designate land between Route 25 and I-75 for industrial development, helping landowners seeking to annex and market property to businesses without a rezoning delay.
Institutional Rezoning of City-Owned Roachton Road Parcels
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.
SSO Elimination Plan and Ohio EPA DFFO Compliance
The city will submit its sewer overflow elimination plan to the Ohio EPA, with eight projects over 20 years starting in 2028. Meanwhile, Arcadis was picked from nine bidders for the $411,400 construction engineering contract to replace old four-inch cast iron water mains on Front, Second, Third Streets and Indiana Avenue.
2027 Public Service budget: staffing and smart-fleet technology
Public Service wants a new laborer, two parks positions, AI-equipped truck cameras that spot potholes and track leaf pickup in real time, new mowers, and a dock replacement — plus higher refuse costs from the wage study and truck repairs.
Refuse and recycling funding direction
The city must decide how to fund trash service long term — levy or user fee. Both committee members back the levy, but a sixth route, new driver and truck, and a likely modest rate increase are coming as the city grows.
2027 Police Department Budget
The police department's proposed 2027 budget is about $8.8 million, up just 2.3%, with no new positions. Capital items include three marked cruisers, Taser 10 replacements, dispatch workstations and portable radios.
2027 Fire Department Budget and Staffing
The fire budget is up 6.2% and focuses on replacing aging breathing equipment, ballistic vests and thermal cameras. The chief says the division is not properly staffed and requested three more firefighters — but those aren't in the 2027 numbers.
Municipal buildings project locked in under budget
The Rudolph Libbe guaranteed maximum price for renovating the Municipal Building, police building, and River Road building came in $2 million under budget. Construction starts in December, and meetings move to the Schaller Building next year.
Front Street speed limit fix
Front Street has shown 35 mph signs for years, but the limit was never filed with the state — legally it's 45 or 50. A resolution will make 35 official, and a corridor study may push it lower.
Fort Meigs Road drainage ditch clearing
Thirty-one homes back onto the city ditch along Fort Meigs Road, and clearing for a multi-use path has exposed backyards. The board denied one six-foot privacy fence, fearing a patchwork 'wall' along the road, but left the door open for reapplication after landscaping is complete.
Short-term rental regulation and hotel tax
Airbnb-style hosts in Perrysburg now owe the same 6% hotel tax as hotels and must follow new citywide short-term rental rules. A rental manager raised concerns about Airbnb's 15% host fee, but council members who spoke said the tax is collected from guests, not hosts.
Front, Second and Third Street watermain improvements
Council reauthorized the state revolving loan agreement for the watermain replacement so the project can proceed.
Water and Sewer Rate Increases
A rate study recommends 2% annual increases for five years, taking effect January 1, 2027 — first readings were introduced, with votes to come.
Watermain replacement on Front, Second, Third and Indiana
A $3.3 million project will replace water mains using directional drilling — boring under yards instead of open-trenching — to spare trees, driveways and sidewalks. The low bidder complained the award costs $862,082 more than his bid; council weighed the trade-off and approved it anyway.
ODOT grants for Louisiana Avenue resurfacing and shared-use paths
Council applied for a federal grant to resurface East Indiana Avenue and accepted two ODOT grants covering 80-90% of costs for SR-199 resurfacing and new shared-use paths and crossings on West Indiana, Fort Meigs and Hull Prairie roads. Construction bids are expected late 2026 into 2027.
Electric bike regulation on multi-use paths
City Council passed a law requiring e-bikes to be registered — free of charge — so the city can educate riders on where they're allowed. Members complained about kids doing wheelies on paths and fields, and signage plus possible path striping is coming.