Zoning text amendments (PUD, variances, telecom, lighting)
Warren County
Summary
A batch of 'lessons learned' fixes to the rural zoning code — tightening PUD reviews, letting the BZA attach conditions to variances, updating telecom tower rules, and modernizing lighting standards. The controversial front-yard solar piece was pulled.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost to taxpayers; administrative rule changes.
Township residents and property owners get clearer, more predictable zoning rules.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Warren County Board of Commissioners — 2026-09-22
A batch of 'lessons learned' fixes to the rural zoning code — tightening PUD reviews, letting the BZA attach conditions to variances, updating telecom tower rules, and modernizing lighting standards. The controversial front-yard solar piece was pulled.
Warren County Board of Commissioners — 2026-03-10
A proposed 250-foot Verizon cell tower near the Little Miami River valley drew neighbor opposition, but the provider argues it's needed to extend coverage and add capacity. Commissioners noted the law limits what they can weigh, including whether existing towers could serve the same purpose.
Warren County Board of Commissioners — 2026-02-10
Verizon and TAG Towers want to build a 250-foot lattice tower near Camp Kern to fill a coverage gap and offload capacity from a saturated site to the west. Residents turned out in force in opposition, and commissioners are pushing the company to co-locate on an existing tower instead. The hearing resumes April 14.
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