New Albany Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, New Albany held 3 public meetings covering zoning matters. 14 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 9 approved (100% approval rate), 5 deferred.

Zoning Decisions This Month

Rezoning at 6060 East Dublin Granville Road - Prairie House neighborhood

Deferred.

Ordinance to rezone 18.461 +/- acres at 6060 East Dublin Granville Road from single-family residential R2 to IEPUD (infill planned unit development), to be known as Prairie House neighborhood. Requested by 5 Development LLC, c/o Aaron Underhill, Esq. Plan contemplates 39 lots with open space and parkland. Residents raised traffic-safety concerns along Dublin Granville Road (shared entrance with Picket Place, 85 homes) and requested a comprehensive corridor traffic study. Applicant requested tabling to address concerns. Postponed 6-0 to June 16, 2026 council meeting.

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Annexation of 106.4 acres from Jersey Township (Clover Valley East)

Deferred.

Ordinance O-03-2026, expedited Type 1 annexation of 106.4 +/- acres from Jersey Township, Licking County to the City of New Albany, requested by Lincoln Property Company. Public hearing held; tabled to May 19 council meeting at applicant's request to allow property closings to occur. 6 yes votes.

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Rezoning 106.4 acres AG to LGE (Clover Valley East)

Deferred.

Ordinance O-07-2026, rezone 106.0.4 +/- acres located northeast of intersection of Jug Street and Clover Valley Road from Agricultural (AG) to Limited General Employment (LGE), area known as Clover Valley East, requested by Lincoln Property Company. Recommended approval by Planning Commission April 20. District allows manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, research, offices; prohibits data centers except as secondary use under 20% of square footage. Public hearing held; postponed to May 19. 6 yes votes.

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Type 1 Annexation of 106.4 acres from Jersey Township

Approved.

Ordinance to accept expedited Type 1 annexation of 106.4 +/- acres from Jersey Township, Licking County, into New Albany. Parcel located adjacent to intersection of Clover Valley Road and Jug Street, west of Mink Street. Approved by Licking County Commissioners Oct 30, 2025 via resolution 25-0891. Applicant is Lincoln Property Group. Approved by roll call.

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Rezoning 106.4 acres to LGE - Clover Valley East Zoning District

Approved.

Ordinance to rezone 106.4 +/- acres northeast of and adjacent to the intersection of Jug Street and Clover Valley Road from Agricultural District (AG) to Limited General Employment (LGE), to be known as Clover Valley East Zoning District. Requested by Lincoln Property Group, c/o Aaron Underhill, Esq. Zoning text limits data centers to no more than 20% of total gross square footage of primary buildings within the district; enhanced setbacks of 50-foot pavement and 100-foot building setbacks adjacent to residential. Planning Commission recommended approval. Approved.

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Amend Oak Grove 2 Community Reinvestment Area to add 106.4 acres

Approved.

Resolution to amend the Oak Grove 2 Community Reinvestment Area to add approximately 106.4 +/- acres (the newly annexed/zoned parcel), confirming designation of housing officer, creation of a CRA Housing Council and Tax Increment Review Council, and expansion of the Oak Grove 2 Economic Opportunity Zone. Enables negotiation of real property tax abatements case-by-case, subject to council approval. Property is in Johnstown Monroe School District with active compensation agreement. Approved.

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Rezoning 69.654 acres AG to CF (Bevelheimer Park public service campus)

Approved.

Ordinance O-12-2026, rezone 69.654 +/- acres at intersection of East Walnut Street and Bevelheimer Road from AG (Agricultural) to CF (Community Facilities), requested by the City of New Albany via EMH&T. Enables new ~9,500 sq ft police training facility (32 parking spaces, 26 trees preserved), park restroom between basketball and pickleball courts, 12-bay public service storage facility, and existing ball fields. Recommended approval by BZA March 19, Planning Commission April 6, ARB April 13. 6 yes votes.

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Final Plat Hamlet at Sugar Run Phase 1

Deferred.

Ordinance to approve the final plat for 14 residential lots, four reserves, and four roads on 15.24 +/- acres for Hamlet at Sugar Run, Phase 1, at the southwest corner of New Albany Condit Road and Central College Road. Requested by Nona Master Development, c/o Aaron Underhill. Applicant (Steiner Associates) requested postponement for engineering approvals. New publicly dedicated streets: Rush Boulevard, Tillia Alley, Hudson Loop, Ashburn Way. Postponed 6-0 to June 16.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 14 recorded zoning decisions. See all New Albany meetings →

Zoning Changes

• AG → LGE, 106.4 +/- acres at Northeast of and adjacent to the intersection of Jug Street and Clover Valley Road, New Albany (Lincoln Property Group)
• R-2, 18.461 +/- acres at 6060 East Dublin Granville Road, New Albany (5 Development LLC)
• AG → LGE, 106.4 +/- acres at Northeast of intersection of Jug Street and Clover Valley Road, New Albany (Lincoln Property Company)
• AG → CF, 69.654 +/- acres at Intersection of East Walnut Street and Bevelheimer Road, New Albany (City of New Albany)
• R-2 → IPUD, 18.461 +/- acres at 6060 East Dublin-Granville Road, New Albany (Five Development LLC)

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