City of Nelsonville, Ohio Information Blog

The Nelsonville Dog Park Board will hold a meeting on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 6:00PM, at City Hall. The meeting is being held to discuss,

• Grand opening in spring.
• Discuss projects for Ohio One Time Strategic Community Investment Grant, award $130,000.00.
• Request appointment of a new board member.

Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to nelsonvillecity@gmail.com by 1PM, Monday, April 20, 2026. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

As we move into spring and summer, we also move into yard sale and election time. The Nelsonville Code Enforcement Office would like to remind residents and businesses that posting signs utility poles, trees and public rights-of-way is illegal. The Code Enforcement Office is actively monitoring the area to identify violations of this code and remove any illegal signs. 

Illegal signs include, but are not limited to:

Nelsonville City Code 153.130, (full copy of code available at https://tinyurl.com/yfzh7x3b)

(C)   Public right-of-way. Except as specifically authorized herein, no sign of any type shall be placed within the right-of-way line of any public street or roadway except as provided by revocable license. (See R.C. § 723.121.)

(J)   Prohibited signs. Prohibited signs include the following:

• Any sign creating a traffic hazard;
• Signs which prevent free ingress or egress from any entrance, window, fire escape or attached to a standpipe;
• Signs deemed by community standards to be obscene or which constitute a public nuisance;
• Signs which contain lights that exceed ten candle power per square foot of sign;
• Signs affixed to a tree or utility pole; and
• Roof signs.

Public right-of-way is the strip of land on which a city street is located including the strips on either side of the street that typically include the tree lawn and sidewalk. The city normally owns the street and those two strips of land. The public right-of-way is public property, but the adjacent property owner is responsible for maintenance.

A typical residential street is built on a 50-foot-wide right-of-way. The street and curb are 28 feet in width and the remaining 11 feet on either side are used for sidewalks, public utilities, tree lawns, and traffic signs.

1. If you have a sidewalk, typically the edge of the sidewalk closest to your house is the public right of way line, and therefore also your front property line.
2. If no sidewalk is present, then measure ten feet back from the curb to determine the right-of-way line.

This notice is provided as a courtesy to residents and business owners giving all the opportunity to voluntarily remove any signs that may be in violation and avoid possible removal fees and fines.

Please contact Austin Kelley, Code Enforcement Officer, if you have any questions or concerns. (740 753-1314 or codeenforcement@cityofnelsonville.com

The City of Nelsonville held a town hall meeting on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 7PM. The meeting was to discuss the Nelsonville Water Park swimming pool. The meeting was streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at, https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u.

The Nelsonville Police Department is accepting applications for the position of School Resource Officer with the Nelsonville-York City School District. Applications will be accepted until 3:00PM on Friday, May 1, 2026. The city is working on setting up a Civil Service Exam for the position.

Responsibilities include:

• Acting as a liaison between the school district and the police department.
• Ensuring the safety of students, staff, and the school campus.
• Handling investigations and incidents that occur on the school campus.
• Fostering positive relationships with students.
• Accurately documenting incidents and completing reports.

Applicants need to be:

• At least 21 years old.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Be a certified Ohio Peace Officer.

Applications can be obtained by emailing the Chief of Police at policechief@cityofnelsonville.com.

Applications can also be obtained by downloading a PDF copy of the application at https://is.gd/6zvMpt. A form fillable PDF version of the application is also downloadable at https://is.gd/87pBLw.

Applications can also be completed and submitted online at Indeed at https://tinyurl.com/33dbba9b.

Completed applications can be submitted,

• In person at the Nelsonville Police Department from 7am and 3pm Monday through Friday.
• By mail to the Nelsonville Police Department at 211 Lake Hope Drive, Nelsonville, Ohio 45764.

Join a team committed to keeping our schools safe and supporting our community.

The Nelsonville Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The City of Nelsonville is moving from vision to action. Following a successful period of community listening, the City is inviting all residents, business owners, and stakeholders to a hands-on Plan Development Workshop. Unlike traditional town halls, this session puts the pen in the hands of the public to decide exactly what the new City Plan will recommend.

From Ideas to Implementation

Participants will play an active role in the decision-making process, working through real-world trade-offs and prioritizing the specific steps the City and its partners should take to ensure Nelsonville thrives. The workshop is designed to transition broad goals into a concrete roadmap for the coming years.

Event Details

• What: Nelsonville Plan Development Workshop
• When: Saturday, April 11, 9AM – 4 PM
• Where: is Tri-County Career Center, Porter Building, 15676 State Route 691
• Who: Open to all Nelsonville residents and stakeholders. No prior planning experience is required.

A Call for Collaborative Leadership

The workshop aims to foster a sense of shared ownership over the city’s direction. By participating, attendees aren’t just giving feedback, they are co-authoring the strategies that will guide local investment, policy, and community development.

“A plan is only as strong as the community’s commitment to it,” says Della Rucker, AICP, CEcD. “This workshop is the moment where we move past talking about what we like and start deciding what we are actually going to do. We need your unique perspective to ensure these recommendations are practical, ambitious, and truly reflective of the people who call Nelsonville home.”

About the Planning Process

The Nelsonville City Plan is a comprehensive effort to align the goals of the municipality with the needs of its citizens. The recommendations generated during this workshop will serve as the backbone for the final plan, influencing how the City and its partners allocate resources to improve quality of life and economic resilience.

Those unable to attend the event can view Nelsonville Next progress and information at https://theplan-nelsonville.lovable.app/.

For more information, contact NelsonvilleNext@gmail.com or follow #NelsonvilleNext on social media for updates.