Council advances 'Plan Beavercreek' land‑use update to second reading after staff presentation

Beavercreek — Planning staff presented the proposed land use update 'Plan Beavercreek' and council voted to move the ordinance to a second reading after a public hearing with no speakers.

Planner Zach Birkett summarized the plan as a policy framework to guide a future zoning code update. The plan includes revised land‑use categories, four focus areas for targeted design guidance (Colonel Glen, Dayton‑Xenia corridor, Grange Hall/Patterson, Alpha) and recommended next steps including corridor studies and a steering committee for the code rewrite. Birkett said outreach included five steering‑committee meetings, two open houses and online surveys.

Council members praised the outreach and the plan’s focus on housing mix, community centers and redevelopment opportunities. Public comment was opened and none came forward; council moved the ordinance to second reading. Staff noted the land use plan is non‑regulatory but will inform forthcoming zoning changes and focus area studies.