Rings Road Mixed Residential – Informal Review

Case 26-025 – Informal Review – 7495 Rings Rd, PID: 274-001310, 274-001311 Request for informal review and non-binding feedback for a future mixed-residential development. The approximately 137-acre site is zoned R, Rural District and is located at 7495 Rings Road and PID 274-001311. Applicant: Blythe Price; MKSK Planner: Zach Hounshell, Planner II; zhounshell@dublin.oh.us; (614) 410-4652 […]

Free Fitness, Live Music and Movies Return with Dublin’s 2026 Summer Fun Series

This is an Alert June 17 Notice: Tonight’s Midweek Music with LYD Feat. Yolanda is canceled due to impending weather. × Dismiss this alert. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7H-5-1oVG0 (Dublin, Ohio) — Dublin residents and visitors are invited to enjoy another summer packed with free, family-friendly programming as the Dublin Summer Fun Series, presented by Amazon, returns. Running June […]

Atrium I Building Signage – Amended Final Development Plan (Text Amendment)

Case 26-024 – Amended Final Development Plan (Text Amendment) – 5525 Parkcenter Cir Request for review and approval of an Amended Final Development Plan with a text modification to the sign provisions. The 18.1-acre-acre site is zoned PCD, Planned Commerce District – I-270/Tuttle Road and is located south of Rings Rd with frontage along I-270. […]

Bridge Park, Block Y – Preliminary Plat

Case 26-026 – Preliminary Plat – PID: 273-012909 and 273-008269 Request for review and recommendation of approval of a Preliminary Plat for the development of a mixed-use development. The 4.5-acre site is zoned BSD-SRN, Bridge Street District Scioto River Neighborhood and is located southeast of the Riverside Dr and W Dublin Granville Rd roundabout. Applicant: […]

Badges, Blood & Bragging Rights

It’s a friendly competition with a lifesaving impact—and Dublin Police are ready to rise to the challenge! As part of National Police Week, Dublin Police are going head-to-head with several local agencies in a community blood drive. The goal is simple: donate, save lives and help your team come out on top. Hilliard, Upper Arlington, […]

Dublin’s Teen Buddy Program Receives ServeOhio Award During Global Volunteer Month

What started as a simple idea—to bring generations together through conversation and connection—is now earning statewide recognition. The City of Dublin’s Teen Buddy Program has received a 2026 ServeOhio Award, honoring its innovative approach to building meaningful relationships and reducing loneliness through volunteer service. ServeOhio presents these awards annually during Global Volunteer Month in April, […]

Senior Tag? Not It!

It’s that time of year again. Senior tag is underway in Dublin, and we want to talk about safety. While it may begin as a friendly competition among high school seniors using squirt guns or Nerf-style toys, it doesn’t always stay that way. Historically, these activities have led to reckless driving, trespassing and other unsafe […]

Bright Road Reserve – Amended Final Development Plan (Text Amendment)

Case 26-018 – Amended Final Development Plan (Text Modification) – 4338 Bright Rd. & PID 273-011149 Request for review and approval of an Amended Final Development Plan with text modifications to garage setbacks. The 14.2-acre-acre site is zoned PUD, Planned Unit Development District – Bright Road Reserve, and is located north of the intersection of […]

Sustainable Saturday Brings Drive-Through Recycling to Dublin

(Dublin, Ohio) — The City of Dublin will host Sustainable Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 11 at the Dublin Service Center, 6555 Shier Rings Road, offering a convenient, drive-through opportunity to recycle and responsibly dispose of hard-to-recycle items. Sustainable Saturday helps keep waste out of landfills by providing safe, accessible options for […]

Dublin to Host Mental Health Town Hall: From Conversation to Commitment

The City of Dublin will host its 2026 Mental Health Town Hall, “From Conversation to Commitment,” on Thursday, May 7, from 6:30–8:30 p.m. at the Dublin Community Recreation Center. The community-wide event is designed to normalize conversations about mental health, connect residents with local resources and encourage a shared commitment to speaking more openly about mental […]

Dublin Works: Innovation, Business & Work

As Dublin reflects on more than 200 years of history, one thing that stands out is the hard work and dedication that went into creating the Emerald City of 50,000 residents we see before us today. From humble foundations, citizens have toiled in various roles, adjusting to their surroundings and creating an unlimited future. Early […]

Cosgray Commons – Rezoning with Preliminary Development Plan

Case 26-006 – Rezoning with Preliminary Development Plan – Parcel ID: Franklin County – 274-000010-00 & Union County – 16-0001001.0000 Review and non-binding feedback of a future Preliminary Development Plan and Rezoning application for a mixed-use development comprised of office, residential, commercial, and open space. The 43.3-acre site is zoned ID-2, Research Flex District, which […]

Mount Carmel Dublin Signage – Amended Final Development Plan

Case 26-005 – Amended Final Development Plan – 4105 Emerald Parkway Proposal of an Amended Final Development Plan for the installation of three building- mounted blue “H” signs to aid in emergency wayfinding. Signs are oriented to face west toward Emerald Parkway, south toward Interstate 270, and east toward Sawmill Road. The 35 acre site […]

All In Dublin – Administrative Departure

Case 26-016 – Administrative Departure – 6500 Dublin Center Dr PID: 273-013221 Applicant: Mark Duham, Executive Director, All Inclusive Living Planner: Bassem Bitar, Deputy Director of Planning: bbitar@dublin.oh.us, (614) 410-4635 Request for review and approval of an Administrative Departure to allow for a reduction in the width of some foundation planting beds associated with a […]

Pedestrian Tunnel Maintenance Plan

The City of Dublin will soon begin work on two pedestrian tunnels as part of the ongoing Pedestrian Tunnel Maintenance Plan. Emerald Parkway Tunnel  Construction is scheduled to begin on the Emerald Parkway tunnel, west of Dublin Road, March 30, 2026.  The tunnel will be closed through July 2, with the exception of May 21-June 8, to allow […]

Dublin Police, Regional Dispatch Center Earn National Public Safety Accreditation

The Dublin Police Department and the Northwest Regional Emergency Communications Center (NRECC) have once again earned accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), widely recognized as the “gold standard in public safety.” The designation follows an extensive, multi-day review of policies, procedures and operations to ensure both agencies meet CALEA’s rigorous […]

Dublin 18 Lot Split – Informal Review

Case 26-017 – Informal Review – 3800 W Dublin-Granville Rd Applicant: Curtis Echelberry Planner: Tori Brubaker, Planner I: tbrubaker@dublin.oh.us, (614) 410-4632 Request for review and non-binding feedback on a proposed lot split creating a new 1.08-acre parcel for a future commercial development. The existing 5.08-acre parcel is zoned BSD-SCN, Bridge Street District – Sawmill Center […]

Dublin Senior Living – Informal Review

Case 26-015 – Informal Review – PIDs: 273-008736 and 273-008598 Review and non-binding feedback for construction of a continuum of care facility and associated site improvements. The 17.6-acre site is zoned R-1, Restricted Suburban Residential District and is located 820 feet southwest of the corner of Bright Road and Emerald Parkway. Applicant: Jordan Dorsey Planner: Sarah […]

Boroff Residence – Accessory Structure – Administrative Appeal

Case 26-007 – Administrative Appeal– 4967 Galway Dr. An Administrative Appeal of a determination by the City of Dublin Community Planning and Development Division regarding an accessory structure being permitted on the site. The 0.34-acre site is zoned PUD, Planned Unit Development District – Donegal Cliffs and is located at 4967 Galway Drive. Applicant: Shane […]

Hovan Residence – Pool Shed – Variance

Case 26-002 – Variance – 5613 Adventure Dr. Request for review and approval of a Non-Use (Area) Variance for a shed to encroach the required rear yard setback. The 0.30-acre site is zoned R-4, Suburban Residential District and is located at 5613 Adventure Drive. Applicant: Marquette Hovan Planner: Tori Brubaker, Planner I; tbrubaker@dublin.oh.us, 614-410-4632 Board […]

City of Dublin Earns Auditor of State Award with Distinction

The City of Dublin has received the Auditor of State Award with Distinction from the Ohio Auditor of State’s Office for excellence in financial reporting and compliance with applicable laws for the fiscal year ending 2024. Presented to fewer than 4% of audited entities each year, the award recognizes local governments and school districts that […]

St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin: Kiss Me, I’m Calling a Safe Ride  

(Dublin, Ohio) — As St. Patrick’s Day celebrations kick off across Central Ohio, the City of Dublin is reminding residents that the luck of the Irish should never be relied on to get home safely. This year’s campaign, “Kiss Me, I’m Calling a Safe Ride,” runs from Friday, March 13, through Thursday, March 19, covering the Dublin St. Patrick’s […]

The Greenest, Grandest Parade Returns March 14

(Dublin, Ohio) — A sea of green will fill the streets of Dublin as the community gathers for its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Led by this year’s Grand Leprechaun, Joe Fox, the parade will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 14. The parade will step off from Metro Center and continue through Historic […]

Improvements Coming to COTA Bus Stops

In mid-June, the City completed construction on five Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) stops along the Sawmill Road corridor. Improvements include new concrete pads, benches, trash receptacles, bicycle racks and protective canopies at the following locations: Sawmill Road & Bright Road Sawmill Road & Hard Road Sawmill Road & Snouffer Road Sawmill Road & E. […]

St. John’s Memorial Preserve – Rezoning with Preliminary Development Plan

Case 25-046Z-PDP – Rezoning with Preliminary Development Plan – 6001 / 6041 Rings Rd. Dublin OH, 43016 Request for review and recommendation of approval of a Preliminary Development Plan and a Rezoning for a new memorial preserve, parsonages, and associated new site improvements. The two 5-acre sites are zoned R-2, Limited Suburban Residential District and […]

St. John’s Memorial Preserve – Concept Plan

Case 25-047CP – Concept Plan – 6001 / 6041 Rings Rd. Dublin, OH 43016 Request for review and non-binding feedback for a new memorial preserve, parsonages, and associated site improvements. The two 5-acre sites are zoned R-2, Limited Suburban Residential District and R-1B, Limited Suburban Residential District (WTWP) and are located at 6001/6041 Rings Road.  […]

Dublin Creates: Arts, Culture & Literature

As part of America’s 250th birthday celebration, the Ohio Creativity Trail highlights our state’s unique historical narrative and its influence on the country through imaginative storytelling and themed routes. We are proud that “Watch House and Circle Mound,” created by artist and Ohio resident Todd Slaughter, is part of this experiential driving trail of 109 […]

Germain Honda Dublin Expansion – Informal Review

Case 26-008 – Informal Review – 6715 Sawmill Rd, 6685 Sawmill Rd (PID: 273-008258, 273-009093) Review and non-binding feedback for the expansion of the Germain Honda Campus, plus site improvements. The 14.84-acre site is zoned BSD-SCN, Bridge Street District Scioto River Neighborhood. Applicant: Dave Kaldy, archall Planner: Sarah Holt, Senior Planner; sholt@dublin.oh.us; (614) 410-4662 Planning […]

Earlington Park Drainage Basin Improvements Project

The City of Dublin is making improvements to the Earlington Park drainage basin, as shown on the map. The Project includes the following improvements: Adjust the flood routing of the drainage basin away from the pedestrian tunnel under Brand Road, east of Bristol Parkway. Provide more storage capacity for the basin, which will increase the […]

For Second Consecutive Year, Dublin is Only U.S. City to Earn Four AAA Rating Honors for Exceptional Financial Stewardship

(Dublin, Ohio) – In recognition of exceptional financial stewardship, the City of Dublin has again received the highest credit ratings from S&P Global Ratings, Fitch Ratings, Moody’s Investor Service and KBRA. This was the second year that the City was reviewed by KBRA, and their rating, issued in conjunction with the August 2025 debt issuances, […]

Don’t Fumble the Drive Home

(Dublin, Ohio) — We all know the Super Bowl is going to bring cheers, jeers… and maybe a few beers. And that’s ok, as long as you make a plan to get a Safe Ride home! In partnership with Central Ohio Safe Ride, the City of Dublin is again offering a ride-share incentive to help […]

Bone Dry Roofing Sign – West Innovation District – Development Plan

Case 26-003 – West Innovation District – Development Plan – 6500 Shier Rings Rd Proposal for the installation of a new building mounted wall sign. The 6.65-acre site is zoned ID-1 Research Office and is located east of the Shier Rings Rd and University Blvd 1 roundabout. Applicant: Woody Fellinge Planner: Tori Brubaker, Planner I; […]

Riverview Village Vision Takes Shape in Dublin

https://youtu.be/MKSoLBxvDq4 COhatch Completes Private-Public Partnership Agreement with City of Dublin; Accelerates Development of Innovation District in Historic Dublin Entrepreneurial community builder COhatch announced that it is moving forward with its plans to build Dublin’s Riverview Village, an innovation district in Historic Dublin. Working across multiple entities including the City of Dublin to bring COhatch’s vision […]

Dublin’s Firsts & Originals

Happy 250th Birthday, America! As we kick off the United States of America’s Semiquincentennial, which will be officially commemorated July 4, 2026, each state has been encouraged to celebrate its unique character and contributions to the nation over the past 250 years. The City of Dublin is following the charge and America 250-Ohio’s plan by […]

Park Place Stormwater Basin Improvements

The project will improve the edges of the Park Place stormwater management basin north of Monticello Lane to address areas of erosion. Previously, the water level was lowered by 19 inches to fix an upstream stormwater issue. These improvements will restore the basin’s appearance, re-establish the aquatic bench and stabilize the shoreline. Work Status Improving […]