Review site modifications or demolitions within the Historic District as well as other outlying designated historic properties that are specified within Dublin’s Zoning Code.

Purpose

The purpose of the Architectural Review Board (ARB) shall be to promote the educational, cultural and economic well-being of the community through the preservation and maintenance of the District and historic sites as landmarks and tangible reminders of early architecture in Dublin; and to prevent the deterioration of the District and historic sites.

The duties of the board shall be accomplished through the review of construction, alteration, maintenance and demolition within the District and individual sites subject to ARB review; to preserve their architectural features and characteristics; to make recommendations as to land use within the District and historic sites; to restore and maintain their basic character together with other uses appropriate to the District or a historic site’s unique nature; and to recommend legislation designed to promote these purposes.

Members

Establishment; members. The Architectural Review Board shall consist of five voting members appointed by Council.

Membership of the ARB shall consist of the following:

• A member of the Dublin Historical Society recommended by the society.
• A person who maintains his or her personal residence within the District or one of the designated landmark.
• A person who owns commercial property within the District.
• A person who has architectural training or has had extensive building or building inspection experience.
• A person who operates a commercial business within the District.

Members shall have a demonstrated interest, knowledge or expertise in historic preservation. At least two members should be preservation related professionals, to the extent they are available, such as the professions of architecture, architectural history, history, archaeology, landscape architecture, planning or related disciplines.

Members shall serve without compensation, unless otherwise provided by Council.

Terms of Office

Each member shall hold office from the date of his or her appointment for a term of three years. Any member may continue in office after his or her term expires until an appointed successor takes office; or until 60 days have elapsed, whichever occurs first.

Vacancies

All vacancies created by the expiration of the terms, resignations or other means shall be filled in accordance with the requirements of division above. In the event the requirements of division cannot be met, Council may fill vacancies as it may deem appropriate. Vacancies shall be filled within 60 days as prescribed in Article VII of the City Charter. A member appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve out the term of the previous member.

Rules of Procedure and Guidelines

The board shall establish its Rules of Procedure and Guidelines with approval from City Council.

Organization

The board shall elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson as set forth in its Rules of Procedure and Guidelines.

Meetings

The board will hold a regular monthly meeting unless there is no business to come before the board. Special meetings may be called at any time by the chair. At least 48 hours written notice of the time and place shall be given by the city or by the chair to each member of the board. All meetings of the board shall be open to the public as prescribed in Article VII of the City Charter.

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Duties

The board shall have the following duties:

• Review and act upon all applications for an ARB Board Order as required by this chapter.
• Make recommendations to the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council for additions or revisions to this chapter or recommend other legislation that would best serve to develop, preserve, restore and beautify the District.
• Maintain guidelines (in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings) concerning the conservation of historic areas, buildings, and resources. Insofar as practicable, these guidelines shall be considered in the Board’s decisions with respect to approvals of alterations, demolitions, and new construction as appropriate for historic structures or historic sites within the District.
• Maintain an inventory of all landmarks and preservation districts. The Board may use existing inventories by the Ohio Historic Preservation Office or other recognized agency to fulfill this requirement. The inventory shall be updated periodically to reflect changes, alterations, and demolitions. All inventory materials shall be recorded on Ohio Historic Inventory and/or Ohio Archaeological inventory forms and shall be available through duplicates to the Ohio Historic Preservation Office. This inventory shall be made available to the public upon request.
• Conduct, cause to be conducted, or assist in a continuing survey of all properties, sites, or areas of architectural, archaeological, historic and aesthetic interest in the city when it deems necessary.
• Undertake efforts to improve the education of the citizens of the city with respect to Dublin’s architectural and historical heritage.
• Act as a liaison as directed by Council on behalf of the city to individuals and organizations concerned with historic preservation.
• When requested by the city, review all proposed historic registry nominations for properties within the city. When expertise not represented on the Board (e.g. archaeologist) is necessary for review of a proposed nomination, the Board shall seek expert academic or consulting advice before rendering a decision.
• Provide a written annual report to the City Council which shall address at a minimum the Board’s activities, cases, decisions, and special projects. The annual report shall be kept on file and available for public inspection.

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Ensure that Dublin’s Zoning Code is fairly applied to all properties and grant “variances” to the Code when warranted.

Purpose

In order that the objectives of this Code may be more fully and equitably achieved, that there shall be provided a means of competent interpretation of this Code, that adequate but controlled flexibility be provided in the application of this chapter, that the health, safety, and welfare of the public be secured, and that justice be done, there is hereby established a Board of Zoning Appeals.

Members

The Board of Zoning Appeals shall consist of five electors of the city who shall serve overlapping three-year terms appointed by City Council. Council shall make all reasonable efforts to appoint at least one member of the Board of Zoning Appeals with qualifying experience and/or training pertaining to residential construction, such as persons trained in mechanical/structural engineering, building, architecture and the like.

Terms of Office

Each member shall hold office from the date of his or her appointment for a term of three years. Any member may continue in office after his or her term expires until an appointed successor takes office; or until 60 days have elapsed, whichever occurs first.

Vacancies

All vacancies created by the expiration of the terms, resignations, or other means shall be filled in accordance with the requirements of division above. In the event the requirements of division cannot be met, Council may fill vacancies as it may deem appropriate. Vacancies shall be filled within 60 days as prescribed in Article VII of the City Charter. A member appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve out the term of the previous member.

Rules of Procedure and Guidelines

The Board shall establish its Rules of Procedure and Guidelines with approval from City Council.

Organization

The Board shall elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson as set forth in its Rules of Procedure and Guidelines.

Meetings

The Board will hold a regular monthly meeting unless there is no business to come before the Board. Special meetings may be called at any time by the Chair. At least 48 hours written notice of the time and place shall be given by the city or by the Chair to each member of the Board. All meetings of the Board shall be open to the public as prescribed in Article VII of the City Charter.

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Duties

The Board of Zoning Appeals shall carry out the following powers and duties as provided in this section:

• Administrative appeals from any person or any governmental department affected or aggrieved, or to review any order, requirement, decision or determination where it is alleged by the appellant that there is error or misinterpretation in any order, requirement, decision, grant or refusal made by an administrative official or body charged with the enforcement and administration of this Code.
• Special permit. To authorize only special permits as provided under this Code.
• Variances. Where there are practical difficulties (non-use variances) or unnecessary hardships (use variances) preventing a property owner from conforming with the strict requirements of this Code, the Board of Zoning Appeals shall have the power to authorize variances from the requirements of this Code.
• Building construction appeals for the Dublin Division of Building Standards.
• Stream Corridor Protection Zone Appeals for the Dublin Engineering Division.
• Decisions related to nonconformities, as provided in § 153.004
• The Board may also make advisory recommendations to Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission concerning zoning matters.
• The Board shall exercise any other powers, duties, and functions as provided by Council.

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Engage in an open dialogue about community-police relations with the Dublin Police Department and provide feedback to the chief of police.

Purpose

The Chief’s Advisory Committee was established to provide an opportunity for proactive community engagement and critical dialogue concerning the protection, service and public safety needs for the City of Dublin as provided by the Dublin Police Department.

The Chief’s Advisory Committee emphasizes cooperative efforts between the community and the police department to identify and recommend solutions to issues of significant community concern including the defeat of social injustice, bias, bigotry, inequity and racism in the community.

Members

The Chief’s Advisory Committee consists of as many community members as City Council deems necessary to provide valued advice, perspectives, recommendations and feedback on significant police-community relations issues.

Terms of Office

Chief’s Advisory Committee members shall serve staggered  two-year terms for a maximum of two consecutive terms.

Organization

The Chief’s Advisory Committee elects from its appointed membership a Chair and Vice Chair whose duties include: coordinating meeting agendas and committee support with the assistance of the Staff Liaison and Chief of Police, presiding over meetings and serving as the spokesperson of the Chief’s Advisory Committee. The Vice Chair serves in the absence of the Chair.

The Staff Liaison and Chief of Police serve as the primary staff liaisons and  coordinate any needs of the Committee. The Clerk of Council or their designee will provide all necessary administrative support.  Additional Dublin Police Department staff members will attend regular meetings to inform the committee and participate in discussions.

Meetings

The Chief’s Advisory Committee holds regular monthly meetings and will meet as often as determined necessary by the Chair of the committee in consultation with the Staff Liaison and Chief of Police. The committee complies with all public meeting requirements. All meetings of the committee will be open to the public.

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Reporting Requirements

The Chief’s Advisory Committee will, at minimum, submit to the City Manager and City Council a semi-annual update as to its progress, recommendations and associated actions of the committee, unless more frequent updates are necessary as determined by the City Manager, City Council, Chief’s Advisory Committee Chair/Vice Chair or Chief of Police.

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Serve as a representative of Dublin’s diverse communities, advise City Council on the unique needs of diverse Dublin residents, and review City policy through an inclusive lens.

Purpose

On August 8, 2020, Dublin City Council passed Resolution 41-20, approving the formation of the Community Task Force. The members of the Task Force represented a wide range of perspectives and identities in the community, including residents throughout Dublin, the business community, the school district and youth leaders. City Council directed the Task Force to identify solutions to defeat social injustice, bias, bigotry and racism in the community and establish corresponding long-term goals. In August 2021, the Task Force presented to City Council a recommended DEI Framework. The Task Force’s chief recommendation was for City Council to establish an ongoing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) advisory committee composed of Dublin residents with knowledge of the various cultural communities throughout the community.

On November 9, 2021, Dublin City Council passed Resolution 72-21, establishing the Community Inclusion Advisory Committee. The purpose of the Community Inclusion Advisory Committee is to advise Dublin City Council on the unique needs of diverse Dublin residents and to continue the work outlined in the DEI Framework.

Members

The Community Inclusion Advisory Committee will consist of as many community members as Council deems necessary with knowledge of the diversity of the community.

Terms of Office

Community Inclusion Advisory Committee members shall serve staggered two-year terms for a maximum of two consecutive terms.

Organization

The Community Inclusion Advisory Committee elects from its appointed membership a Chair and Vice Chair whose duties include coordinating meeting agendas and committee support with the assistance of the Staff Liaison, presiding over meetings and serving as the spokesperson of the Community Inclusion Advisory Committee. The Vice Chair serves in the absence of the Chair.

The City Manager or their designee serves as the primary staff liaison and coordinate any needs of the Committee.  The Clerk of Council, or their designee will provide all necessary administrative support. Additional City of Dublin staff members will attend regular meetings to inform the committee and participate in discussions.

Meetings

The committee shall hold regular bi-monthly meetings unless there is no business to come before the committee. All meetings of the board will be open to the public.

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Reporting Requirements

Other than meeting minutes, the Community Inclusion Advisory Committee may report to City Council its progress, concerns, issues, recommendations and/or needs as frequently as it or Council may deem necessary.

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Make recommendations to City Council regarding community services, natural resources, parks and recreation, and related issues at Council’s request.

Purpose

A Community Services Advisory Committee of the City of Dublin was established by City Council to address and to make recommendations on community services, parks and recreation services, natural resources and related issues at the request of Council.

Members

The Community Services Advisory Committee shall be comprised of as many resident members as Council deems necessary to fulfill the duties of the Committee, except that at no time shall the Committee have less than three members as required by Section 7.02 of the Revised Charter of Dublin, Ohio.

Terms of Office

Community Services Advisory Committee members shall serve staggered two-year terms for a maximum of two consecutive terms.

Organization

The Community Services Advisory Committee elects from its appointed membership a Chair and Vice Chair whose duties include coordinating meeting agendas and committee support with the assistance of the Staff Liaison, presiding over meetings and serving as the spokesperson of the Community Services Advisory Committee. The Vice Chair serves in the absence of the Chair.

The City Manager, or their designee serves as the primary staff liaison and coordinate any needs of the Committee.  The Clerk of Council, or their designee will provide all necessary administrative support. Additional City of Dublin staff members will attend regular meetings to inform the committee and participate in discussions.

Meetings

The Community Services Advisory Committee shall meet as determined necessary by the Chair. The Committee shall comply with Section 7.02 of the Revised Charter of Dublin, Ohio. The Chair shall have responsibility to establish an agenda jointly with city staff for each meeting.

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Reporting Requirements

Other than meeting minutes, the Community Services Advisory Committee may report to City Council its progress, concerns, issues, recommendations and/or needs as frequently as it or Council may deem necessary.

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Review certain applications for land development approvals as determined by the Dublin’s Zoning Code and Subdivision Regulations.

Purpose

The Planning and Zoning Commission shall organize and adopt rules in accordance with the requirements of the Charter of the city. Meetings of the Commission shall be held at the call of the chairperson, and at such other times as the Commission determines. All meetings of the Planning and Zoning Commission shall be open to the public. The Planning Commission shall keep minutes of its proceedings, showing the vote of each member upon each question, or if absent or failing to vote, indicating such fact, and shall keep public records of its actions.

Members

The Planning and Zoning Commission shall consist of seven members appointed by the City Council to serve at the pleasure of Council. The powers and duties shall be as provided in the City Charter and as provided by ordinances and resolutions of Council.

The city shall provide a stipend, as set forth by ordinance, to the members of the Planning and Zoning Commission while they are serving on the Commission.

Terms of Office

Each member shall hold office from the date of his or her appointment for a term of three years. Any member may continue in office after his or her term expires until an appointed successor takes office; or until 60 days have elapsed, whichever occurs first.

Vacancies

All vacancies created by the expiration of the terms, resignations, or other means shall be filled in accordance with the requirements of division above. In the event the requirements of division cannot be met, Council may fill vacancies as it may deem appropriate. Vacancies shall be filled within 60 days as prescribed in Article VII of the City Charter. A member appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve out the term of the previous member.

Rules of Procedure and Guidelines

The Commission shall establish its Rules of Procedure and Guidelines with approval from City Council.

Organization

The Planning and Zoning Commission shall organize annually and elect a Chairperson and a Vice Chairperson.

Meetings

The Planning and Zoning Commission shall meet as determined necessary by the Chair. The Commission shall comply with Section 7.02 of the Revised Charter of Dublin, Ohio. The Chair shall have responsibility to establish an agenda jointly with city staff for each meeting. Minutes of all the Commission’s activities shall be kept and forwarded to Council, and an annual report covering its activities shall be prepared by the Commission each year.

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Duties

The Planning and Zoning Commission shall have the following powers and duties:

• Review of preliminary and final plats and recommendation of action of Council
• Review of amendments to the zoning map and to the zoning ordinance and recommendation of action to Council
• Review of development proposals under the provisions of § 153.066 within the Bridge Street Corridor districts
• Authorize conditional uses as specifically authorized by the terms of the zoning ordinance
• Initiate the inclusion of annexed territory in one or more of the zoning districts defined in the zoning ordinance as amended
• Review and approve final development plans, development plans, amended and revised development plans and plan refinements for planned districts
• Initiate rezoning applications
• Exceptions to the subdivision regulations as provided in Chapter 152
• All other powers and duties as may be provided by the City Charter and city ordinances as amended.

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Ensure residents and taxpayers have access to a fair and transparent process to appeal municipal income tax assessments.

Purpose

The Tax Board of Review was established to ensure residents and taxpayers have a fair, impartial and accessible process for appealing municipal income tax assessments, as provided in Ohio Revised Code Chapter 718. The Board offers an independent forum to review appeals, conduct hearings and issue final determinations.

By providing this service, the Board helps foster trust, transparency and accountability in the City’s tax system, ensuring each appeal is considered thoughtfully and equitably. The Board has the authority to affirm, reverse or modify assessments issued by the Tax Administrator.

Members

The Tax Board of Review consists of three Dublin residents. Two members are appointed by City Council and may not be City employees, elected officials or contractors, nor have served in those roles within the previous five years. One member is appointed by the City Manager and may be a City employee but cannot be directly involved in municipal tax administration.

Terms of Office

Council-appointed members serve two-year terms and may be reappointed. The member appointed by the City Manager serves at the discretion of that office.

Organization

The Board conducts hearings, reviews relevant information and renders decisions on tax appeals.

City staff, including the Tax Administrator, support the Board by coordinating filings, maintaining records and helping ensure a clear and efficient process for those seeking an appeal.

Meetings

The Board meets as needed to hear appeals. Hearings are scheduled within required timeframes after an appeal is filed.

In accordance with state law, hearings are not open to the public and are limited to the parties involved.

Reporting Requirements

The Board issues written final determinations for each appeal within established timeframes. Decisions may be further appealed as permitted by law.
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Ensure those who served our country and reside within the City of Dublin have a platform to provide insight regarding the needs of the veteran community.

Purpose

The Dublin Veterans Advisory Committee was established to ensure those who served our country and reside within the City of Dublin have a platform to provide City Council and Staff insight regarding the needs of the veteran community. The Veterans Advisory Committee provides City Staff invaluable input regarding annual veteran-related community events, the management and design of the Grounds of Remembrance, and the maintenance of Dublin cemeteries relative to honoring veterans. Additionally, the City of Dublin leverages the perspectives of the Veterans Advisory Committee to inform its strategies regarding veteran engagement efforts and opportunities to uplift the service of our local veterans.

Members

The Veterans Advisory Committee consists of as many community members as Council deems necessary to ensure that all veteran branches and local stakeholders are represented,. Council will strive to appoint one member representing the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard. The Chair and Vice Chair can represent any military branch.

Terms of Office

The Veterans Advisory Committee members shall serve staggered two-year terms for a maximum of two consecutive terms.

Organization

The Veterans Advisory Committee elects from its appointed membership a Chair and Vice Chair whose duties include: coordinating meeting agendas and committee support with the assistance of the Staff Liaison, presiding over meetings and serving as the spokesperson of the Veterans Advisory Committee. The Vice Chair serves in the absence of the Chair.

The City Manager or their designee serves as the primary staff liaison and will coordinate any needs of the Committee.  The Clerk of Council or their designee will provide all necessary administrative support. Additional City of Dublin staff members will attend regular meetings to inform the committee and participate in discussions as necessary.

Meetings

The Veterans Advisory Committee holds regular meetings every other month and will meet as often as determined necessary by the Chair of the committee in consultation with the Staff Liaison. The committee complies with all public meeting requirements. All meetings of the committee will be open to the public.

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Reporting Requirements

The Veterans Advisory Committee may report to City Council its progress, concerns, issues, recommendations and/or needs as frequently as Council may deem necessary.

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