903 North Main Street Rezone
Bowling Green
Description
The request to rezone about 0.238 acres from Pedestrian-Residential (PR) to Medium Density Residential (R-2) was tabled until its November 2 public hearing.
Impact summary
If approved, the family plans over $100,000 in renovations and says a legal duplex means fewer occupants than a group house would draw; neighbors have raised parking and density concerns.
Applicant
- Address
- 903 North Main Street, Bowling Green, OhioSee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 5
- Public comments
- 12
- Total mentions
- 5
Last vote · City Council
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 21, 2026, up from 2 in the two months before.
Meeting timeline (5)
City Council (Regular) - Oct 19, 2026
The request to rezone about 0.238 acres from Pedestrian-Residential (PR) to Medium Density Residential (R-2) was tabled until its November 2 public hearing.
City Council (Regular) - Oct 5, 2026
The owners want to rezone about 0.238 acres from Pedestrian-Residential (PR) to Medium Density Residential (R-2), which they say matches the duplex that has stood there for 90 years. It got its second reading and goes to a public hearing November 2 at 6 p.m.
City Council (Regular) - Sep 21, 2026
A .238-acre parcel at 903 North Main Street would be rezoned from Pedestrian-Residential (PR) to Medium Density Residential (R-2). First reading done; the public hearing is November 2 at 6 p.m.
Planning Commission - Sep 2, 2026
Request to rezone two small parcels (0.238 acres total) from Pedestrian-Residential to Medium Density Residential so the vacant historic house can be used as a two-unit duplex. The commission recommended denial 2-7; City Council will hold its own public hearing and make the final call.
Planning Commission - Aug 5, 2026
The Smith family wants to rezone 0.238 acres from PR to R-2 so their long-time duplex can be renovated and legally used as two units. A public hearing is set for September 2.
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