ADU Zoning Amendments

AARP Ohio's associate state director voiced strong support, citing caregiver needs and surveys showing most Ohioans 45+ want to age in their homes.

Asked for a dedicated off-street parking space per ADU and a 60-day minimum lease, arguing future tenants will have cars even if grandma doesn't.

Longtime supporter from South Overlook Road urged quick passage, noting construction costs have risen from $140,000 toward $200,000.

Urged passage so homeowners can proceed with confidence, cited University Heights examples, and asked council to consider tax abatements for ADU builders.

Supports ADUs generally but strongly opposes the conditional use permit requirement, citing population decline and arguing by-right approval sends the right signal.

Supports the ordinance and the conditional use process, but questioned why short-term rentals were banned and asked staff to consult merchants.

Strongly supports ADUs in his small-lot Greater Randolph neighborhood, backs the owner-occupancy requirement and no parking mandate, but echoed concerns about the conditional use requirement.

Opposed, citing parking, sewers, weak enforcement, loss of backyard privacy, wildlife, and green space in Forest Hill's 980 attached-garage homes.

Urged caution, warning about density in historic neighborhoods, enforcement of owner-occupancy, school and utility demands, and green space loss.

Opposed, citing her bad experience living next to a converted property and saying she has no confidence the city will enforce noise and nuisance rules.

Asked about occupancy limits for ADUs and whether guests could effectively become additional tenants.

Strongly supports ADUs for aging in place with his blended family of ten children, and cited hospital workers needing short-term housing nearby.