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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Gahanna public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Garage variance at 116 Oklahoma Avenue
A homeowner in the Creekside Residential district wants permission to build a garage that doesn't meet the current standards. The variance hearing will show whether the Commission finds a practical hardship justifying the exception.
Backyard deck variance at 345 Invicta Place
A family built a 495-square-foot deck without a permit and sought to keep it on the property line. The commission denied it, saying compliant alternatives exist on the corner lot and encouraging a redesigned, smaller application.
Political yard sign regulation
A 21-year resident asked Council to examine what the code allows on political sign duration, nuisance standards, and divisive speech, citing concerns about neighborhood division.