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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Bowling Green public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Former South Main School listed for sale
After years of silence, the owner of the old South Main School finally replied to the commission's letters — but sidestepped the idea of local historic designation, instead asking about tax credits and repair grants. The property's fate remains on hold.
Permit compliance by contractors in Tucson Springs subdivision
Multiple board members flagged that contractors building in the growing Tucson Springs area aren't pulling permits for patios and pads, leaving new homeowners in violation without knowing it. The board suggested the city remind the contractor of permit rules to prevent repeat cases.
Home Depot-area deed restriction vs. city building height minimum
A private reciprocal easement agreement caps outlot buildings at 23 feet while the city code requires new commercial buildings to be at least 25 feet tall — a genuine conflict that nearly killed the Chipotle project. The compromise: build to 22 feet 8 inches with a variance.
Two new starter homes on Liberty Street near downtown
A local builder will split a narrow Liberty Street lot to build two three-bedroom, roughly 1,600-1,700 square-foot homes priced around $315,000 or more. Immediate neighbors told the commission this beats the alternatives — including Airbnbs and apartments — and welcomed the single-family infill.
South Mitchell Road estate lots and ten acres of preserved woods
Progress Point Properties will split land on the 800 block of South Mitchell Road into big estate lots and a preserved ten-acre wooded parcel, avoiding tree removal next to the Stone Ridge golf course community. Not everyone on the commission was satisfied the trees are truly protected in writing.
CDBG entitlement funding
Council authorized the mayor to apply for and administer federal Community Development Block Grant money, keeping the city eligible for community improvement funding.
Wood County Park District Grant for Black Swamp Preserve
The city's parks received a $10,000 grant from the Wood County Park District for a project at jointly owned Black Swamp Preserve.