The City of Nelsonville Planning and Development Committee held a meeting on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 6:30PM. The meeting was held to,
- Review and discussion of alleyway issues and potential policy/code updates.
- Review and discussion of tree cutting requirements.
- Clarify responsible party.
- Review of height and maintenance requirements.
- Discussion concerning Petting Zoos and Exotic Animals
- Review current regulations.
- Discuss whether code amendments or additional regulations are needed.
- Discussion concerning a Feral Cat Spay & Neuter Program
- Discuss funding for trapping, spaying, and neutering feral cats.
- Historical allocation of approximately $2,500 annually.
- Discuss potentially allocating up to $5,000, subject to available funds.
- Possible referral/recommendation to Finance Committee.
- Discussion concerning festival and transient vendor regulations.
- Review current festival and transient vendor requirements.
- Discuss possible updates and clarifications to city policy.
- Discussion concerning rental property and landlord-tenant code enforcement.
- Review current policy concerning violations at rental properties.
- Discuss violations resulting from tenant conduct where notice is currently issued to the property owner.
- Consider amendments establishing clearer responsibility between property owners and tenants.
The meeting was streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at, https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u.
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