Hilliard City Council Agenda Preview: $13M Notes & 2027 Capital Budget

November 9th Hilliard City Council Agenda Preview Meeting Date: Monday, November 9, 2026 | 6:00 PM Location: Council Chambers, Hilliard City Hall, 3800 Municipal Way Key Takeaways & Headline Items $13M Land Assembly Borrowing (26-29): Council faces a second reading and final vote on issuing up to $13 million in short-term notes to refinance debt […]

Dublin’s $900M Megaproject & PARC: The 3-Year Trap for Hilliard

Dublin’s Megaproject on Hilliard’s Doorstep Dublin’s municipal push along its southern frontier—combining the 3.5-million-square-foot Cosgray Commons mixed-use development with the 243-acre Premier Athletic and Recreation Campus (PARC)—represents a major structural shift for northwest Franklin County. While Dublin navigates internal friction over building heights (up to 11 stories), setback waivers, and land assembly across the Gingrich […]

Short-Term Rentals in Hilliard: Zoning Rules, Poll Data & Math

Old Hilliard Short-Term Rental Playbook: Zoning Map, Buffers & Approvals Under the City of Hilliard Planning and Zoning Code (specifically amended via Ordinance 22-18 across Chapters 1105, 1115, 1121, and 1141), short-term rentals (STRs) are strictly restricted by geographic zoning and density limits. 1. Where STRs Are Permitted vs. Prohibited The Old Hilliard District (Permitted […]

Alton Place Zoning: Council Approves C7 Gas Station Move | GoHilliard

GoHilliard Civic Brief: Council Moves Alton Place Gas Station Footprint Across the Street—Denies Developer’s Text Loopholes Docket / Legislative Item: Resolution 26-R85A (Alton Place HCD Amendment) Action Date: October 26, 2026 Final Outcome: Passed 6–1 (Parker Jones voting Nay) The Big Picture In a 6–1 vote, Hilliard City Council greenlit the expansion of Subarea C7 […]

Renner Park West: 1,400-Unit Proposal Impact on Hilliard

Civic Alert: What Are Those “Zoning Action” Signs on Roberts and Walker Road? If you have driven west on Roberts Road past Alton Place or down Walker Road toward Kuhlwein’s Farm Market recently, you have likely spotted the small yellow and white “Zoning Action” signs staked into the farm fields. Here is the full breakdown […]

Hilliard Capital Improvement Plan: $193.7M Budget Breakdown (FY 2027–2031)

Where Your Tax Dollars Are Going: Breaking Down Hilliard’s $193.7M 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (FY 2027–2031) The City of Hilliard’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) outlines $208,107,004 in total requested project costs across municipal departments, with $193,707,004 programmed across the 5-year budget window from FY 2027 through FY 2031. If you have ever wondered how the […]

Alton Place Circle K Dispute: Hilliard P&Z Rejects Gas Station Text Changes

GoHilliard Brief: The Battle Over Alton Place’s Corner Gas Station The Big Picture Hilliard City Council is set to review a split recommendation regarding the commercial edge of the Alton Place conservation development at the corner of Roberts and Alton & Darby Creek Roads. While moving an approved gas station away from the sensitive Hamilton […]

Cemetery Road Mixed-Use Development: Colorado Mountain Sports PUD Expansion

GoHilliard Brief: Mixed-Use Expansion at Cemetery & Lacon Roads Executive Summary On October 26, 2026, Hilliard City Council will consider Resolution 26-R-103, approving an amended Planned Unit Development (PUD) Concept Plan and text modifications for a 1.156-acre site at the southwest corner of Cemetery Road and Lacon Road (3855 Lacon Rd / 4445 Cemetery Rd). […]

Hill Farm II East Reserve E: 81-Acre Parkland Dedication Brief

Civic Brief: Hill Farm II East Reserve “E” (Docket PZ-26-62 / Resolution 26-R-101) Civic Intelligence & Corridor Tracking: Alton Darby / Big Darby Accord Public Hearing / Action Date: Hilliard City Council | October 26, 2026 (Following Planning & Zoning approval on October 8, 2026) The Big Picture While residential phases often move through city […]

Dublin Road Traffic Bottleneck: Why the Scioto Darby Bypass Fails Hilliard Commuters

GOHILLIARD DUBLIN ROAD TRAFFIC INTELLIGENCE BRIEF Corridor Focus: Dublin Road (US-33) Arterial Funnel | Fishinger Rd to Scioto Darby Creek Rd Jurisdictions Involved: City of Columbus, City of Hilliard, Norwich Township, Franklin County Engineer The Big Picture The 1.5-mile stretch of Dublin Road running between Fishinger Road and Scioto Darby Creek Road has evolved into […]