2014 Future Land Use Update

City Council approved Resolution 3547 supporting the update to the Future Land Use Section of the Comprehensive Plan on October 20, 2014, with minor revisions.  Thank you to the community, steering committee, consultants, staff, and all of those investing time and input in the process!

The City is continuing ongoing efforts to work with public and private partnerships to implement goals and recommendations of the plan. Citizen efforts and ideas are appreciated, as the City looks at implementation.

The City sponsored a public educational workshop titled "We have a plan, now what?" On Saturday, September 19, 2015 at the Wood County Public Library. Kirby Date, a community planner, reviewed best land use practices and potential ordinance revisions that will facilitate implementation of the Future Land Use Plan. The Workshop Presentation (PDF) by Ms. Date is also available for viewing. In addition, we recommend reviewing the Brief Review and Update of the Land Use Plan (PDF) that was presented prior to introducing Ms. Date. For additional information visit the Ohio Balanced Growth Program website.

History of the 2014 Land Use Update

For history about the Land Use Plan please review the following:

• View he presentation shown at the 10-20-2014 Council Public Hearing (PDF)
• Thank you to the community for your input and interest in updating the Land Use Section (PDF) of the City of Bowling Green Comprehensive Plan
• Planning Commission held a public hearing to review and hear comments regarding the Draft Land Use Plan on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at 6 pm in the Atrium of the Wood County District Public Library. At that meeting, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the document to City Council, with one amendment (to strike bullet point number one, on page 37, under action item 1, regarding the potential expansion of the downtown zoning district). View the Land Use Presentation (PDF), presented by Steering Committee members
• Thank you for attending the Joint City Council and Planning Commission session at the library on Monday, August 4. View the August 4, 2014 Presentation (PDF)
• Thank you for attending the Community Open House, for providing feedback, and filling out the survey! View the Survey Results (PDF) and read all Survey Comments (PDF)
• Comments can also be relayed to the Planning Department by calling 419-354-6218 or by email
• Steering Committee Meeting Dates (starting at the latest information):
  • July 30, 2014
  • July 23, 2014
  • July 16, 2014
  • May 28, 2014 Agenda (PDF)
    • May 28, 2014 Minutes (PDF)
  • May 14, 2014 Agenda (PDF)
    • May 14, 2014 Minutes attachment: Kent Presentation (PDF) (presented by City of Kent officials to BG officials on May 13, 2014 trip)
  • March 26, 2014 Consultant Presentation (PDF) to the Steering Committee (draft/preliminary ideas)
    • Note: This is a large document and your computer may not be able to support the size. Please contact the Planning Department by calling 419-354-6218 or by email) if you would like a copy
  • February 26, 2014 Agenda and Consultant PowerPoint
    • February 26, 2014 Minutes (PDF)
  • February 12, 2014 Agenda
    • February 12, 2014 Minutes (PDF)
  • January 29, 2014 Agenda (PDF) and Bowling Green State University (BGSU) Campus Master Plan Presentation (PDF)
    • January 29, 2014 Minutes (PDF)
  • January 23, 2014 Agenda
    • January 23, 2014 Minutes (PDF)
  • December 10, 2013 Agenda
    • December 10, 2013 Minutes (PDF)
• February 18, 2014 Steering Committee Presentation to Council (PDF); the Steering Committee gave a brief presentation to City Council regarding the Land Use Update
• The City had the first public input open house on Monday, April 28 from 5 pm to 8 pm at The Melt Shoppe, 145 N Main Street