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Housing Projects, Zoning Changes, Stormwater Ordinance on Garfield Agendas This Week

By Beth Milligan | Jan. 13, 2026

Garfield Township planning commissioners will hold public hearings Wednesday on a proposed 10-unit duplex development on Boardman Lake and a master plan amendment to create an “airport gateway” district. They’ll also consider a rezoning request on Duell Road to create a two-unit duplex in a building last used for a dog grooming business. Also in Garfield Township, trustees tonight (Tuesday) will hold public hearings on an updated stormwater ordinance and creating a new mixed-use neighborhood zoning district.

Planning Commission Wednesday (7pm at Garfield Township Hall)
Planning commissioners will host a public hearing Wednesday on a proposed 10-unit housing development on 1.79 acres of land at 3350 Wysong Road overlooking Boardman …

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