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City of North Canton
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Notice is hereby given that:
The City Council of the City of North Canton shall hold a Regular Council Meeting on Monday,
September 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM at Council Chambers, North Canton Civic Center 845 W Maple St.
North Canton, OH.
See attached agenda for matters to be discussed.
Meetings are open to the public or may be livestreamed on the City of North Canton’s YouTube page.
BY THE ORDER OF THE CITY OF NORTH CANTON, COUNTY OF STARK, STATE OF OHIO:

________________________
09.11.2026
Date

Regular Council Meeting Agenda

________________________
Liam K. Ott
Clerk

September 14, 2026

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NORTH CANTON REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
September 14, 2026, 7:00 PM
Agenda
1.

Call to Order

2.

Opening Prayer

3.

Pledge of Allegiance

4.

Roll Call

5.

Consideration
5.a Finance Report - August 2026

6.

Special Presentations
6.a Special Presentation from Water Superintendent Tad Martinez and Water Operations
Manager Steven Nutt on Water Treatment and Distribution Initiatives.

7.

Recognition of the Public (Legislation on the Agenda only)
Members of the public wishing to speak before Council at regular council meetings must sign up
to speak. Speakers may sign up the night of the meeting or may sign up in advance at
https://forms.office.com/r/jSPYnvddvG. Members of the public may only speak at one of the two
Recognition of the Public items.

8.

Old Business
8.a Ordinance 16-2026, 3rd Reading, Community and Economic Development Committee
An ordinance repealing Chapter 1139, Industrial District Regulations, and amending various
provisions of Chapter 1137, Business District Regulations, of the Codified Ordinances of the
City of North Canton, to update, modify, and clarify the regulations governing the City’s
business districts.
8.b Ordinance 39-2026, 3rd Reading, Parks and Recreation Committee
An ordinance establishing Chapter 149, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, of the
Codified Ordinances of the City of North Canton, thereby establishing the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board for the City of North Canton.

9.

New Business
9.a Ordinance 42-2026, 1st Reading, Street and Alley Committee
An ordinance amending Chapter 911, Street Names, of the Codified Ordinances of the City
of North Canton to establish criteria and procedures for instituting honorary street names.
9.b Ordinance 43-2026, 1st Reading, Utilities Committee
An ordinance amending Chapter 921, Sewer Code, of the Codified Ordinances of the City of
North Canton to establish criteria for the discharge of fats, oils, and grease in order to protect

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September 14, 2026

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the City’s sewer system.
10. Recognition of the Public (Topics Under City Authority)
Members of the public wishing to speak before Council at regular council meetings must sign up
to speak. Speakers may sign up the night of the meeting or may sign up in advance at
https://forms.office.com/r/jSPYnvddvG. Members of the public may only speak at one of the two
Recognition of the Public items.
11. Department Reports
Directors of Administration
Mayor Stroia
12. Council Reports
Ward 1 - Jamie McCleaster
Ward 2 - David Metheney
Ward 3 - Christina Weyrick
Ward 4 - John Orr

Directors of Finance
Council Clerk
At Large - Holly Pierpont
At Large - Andrew Pratt
At Large - Jeff Stocker

13. Final Call for New Business
14. Meetings Calendar
September 21, 2026 – Committee of the Whole
September 28, 2026 – City Council
15. Adjourn

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AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.a

Item Cover Page

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
DATE:

September 14, 2026

SUBMITTED BY:

Finance

ITEM TYPE:

Non-Legislation Council Items

AGENDA SECTION:

Consideration

SUBJECT:

Finance Report - August 2026

DESCRIPTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
2026-08 Council Finance Rpts.pdf

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City of North Canton
Monthly Finance Report
August 31, 2026
Elected Official

Elected Office

COMMITTEE

Matthew Stroia

Mayor

David Metheny

Council President; Ward 2

Community and Economic Development
Finance and Property

Christina Weyrick

Council Vice President; Ward 3

Parks and Recreation
Community and Economic Development

Jamie McCleaster

Council Member -Ward 1

Finance and Property
Utilities

John Orr

Council Member - Ward 4

Street and Alley
Personnel and Safety

Holly Pierpont

Council Member - At-Large

Personnel and Safety
Ordinance and Rules

Andrew Pratt

Council Member - At-Large

Ordinance and Rules
Street and Alley

Jeffry Stocker

Council Member - At-Large

Utilities
Parks and Recreation

Administration
Catherine Farina, Director of Administration

Jason Segedy, Deputy Director of Administration

Jina E. Alaback, Director of Finance

Jim Bertovich, Deputy Director of Finance

Robert Graham, City Engineer

Marty VanGundy IV, Chief Building Official

Brendan Heil, Law Director (Bricker Graydon)

Liam Ott, Clerk of Council

Drew Cramer, Chief of Fire/EMS

Bryant Scheffler, Assistant Fire Chief

Frank Kemp Jr., Chief of Police

Mathew Buzzard, Assistant Police Chief
Todd Reed, Operations Manager of Electrical Maintenance
Jamie Martin, Operations Manager of Water Distribution
Steven Nutt, Operations Manager of Water Treatment Plant
James McKelvy, Operations Manager of Service

Tad Martinez, Superintendent of Water
Matthew Morrow, Superintendent of Service
Michael Elkins Parks Planning & Development Administrator

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Steven Schenck, Operations Manager of Parks, Lands & Buildings

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City of North Canton
Income Taxes
8/31/2026
Income Tax rate increased from 1.5% to 2% effective 01/01/2026

Monthly Income Tax Receipts

$2,000,000
$1,800,000
$1,600,000
$1,400,000
$1,200,000
$1,000,000
2026
$800,000
2025
$600,000
2024
2023 $400,000
$200,000

MONTHLY
RECEIPTS
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
YTD thru current month
ANNUAL GROSS
ANNUAL % CHANGE

Dec

Nov

Oct

Sep

Aug

Jul

Jun

May

Apr

Mar

Feb

Jan

$0

MONTHLY INCOME TAX RECEIPTS
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

$
% change

2026
807,944
1,124,764
1,011,997
1,174,827
1,777,868
1,286,848
1,251,946
1,103,247

9,539,442
14.47%

2025
1,165,251
997,997
874,260
947,766
1,253,772
1,247,095
986,256
861,502
807,274
977,462
892,511
746,474
8,333,900
8.88%
11,757,621
5.7%

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

Jan 2025 includes
$270.2k NP
2021,22,23,24

3

Withholding (avg 66%)

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

2024
794,793
961,308
757,483
779,092
1,539,293
1,006,753
993,425
821,916
826,481
1,001,831
968,172
676,402
7,654,063
2.13%
11,126,948
2.6%

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

2023
791,687
955,989
634,592
861,573
1,369,124
1,112,279
888,355
880,989
684,018
930,436
935,306
797,398
7,494,588
14.09%
10,841,746
12.1%

2024 Individual lower
due to 4 of top 5
accounts moved out of
the City

Income Tax Receipts by Type

Individual (avg 22%)
Net Profit (avg 12%)
$9
$8
$7
$6
$5
$4
$3
$2
$1
$0

2026 YTD

Annual
Withholding (avg 66%)
Individual (avg 22%)
Net Profit (avg 12%)

TOTAL Receipts

2025

2024

2023

ANNUAL INCOME TAX RECEIPTS
%

$
$
$
$

70%
19%
11%

2026 YTD
6,699,954
1,798,855
1,040,632
9,539,442

$
$
$
$

2025
7,822,333
2,268,616
1,666,672
11,757,621

2024
$ 7,526,201
$ 2,036,709
$ 1,564,038
$ 11,126,948

2023
$ 6,954,584
$ 2,334,097
$ 1,553,065
$ 10,841,746

0

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City of North Canton
CASH ACTIVITY AND BALANCES
August 31, 2026

101 GENERAL FUND

Cash
Balance
1/1/2026
11,871,646.73

Fund & Description

Revenues
Year-to-Date
13,694,238.18

Expenditures
Year-to-Date
14,088,972.24

Special Revenue Funds
204 FIRE LEVY/OPERATING FUND
205 EMS LEVY/OPERATING FUND
207 ENFORCEMENT & EDUCATION FUND
208 STREET CONST M & R FUND
209 STORM SEWER LEVY FUND
210 STREET IMPROVEMENTS/LEVY FUND
211 MUNICIPAL ROAD FUND
212 GENERAL TRUST FUND
213 LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST
214 COMPENSATED ABSENCES FUND
215 LAW ENF CONT PROF EDUC FUND
217 ONEOHIO OPIOID SETTLEMENT
218 AMLER GRANT
219 COVID GRANT FUND
220 NOPEC GRANT FUND

609,320.83
1,236,481.72
24,662.99
1,459,035.57
611,673.97
411,289.48
0.00
51,214.52
40,337.53
834,157.10
8,535.00
65,997.79
0.00
0.00
0.00

1,206,781.67
2,476,876.95
484.00
744,108.98
311,231.19
87,000.00
87,180.00
3,541.58
146,850.00
15,511.20
100,000.00

1,254,047.66
2,163,337.31
946,888.75
141,255.81
151,380.59
87,849.53
26,145.00
242,657.51
2,816.94
-

54,890.00

Capital Projects Funds
330 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND
331 PARKS DEVELOPMENT FUND
336 DOGWOOD POOL CAPITAL IMPS FUND
337 FIRE STATION CONSTRUCTION FUND

3,288,360.03
698,888.52
0.00
15,172,376.37

Enterprise Funds
650 WATER REVENUE FUND
652 SEWER REVENUE FUND
654 GARBAGE SERVICE FUND
Fiduciary Funds
761 INSURANCE FUND
871 PERMIT FEE FUND
873 REQUIRED DEPOSITS FUND
874 UNCLAIMED MONIES FUND
875 NORTHRIDGE DEVELOPER PMTS FUND
Total

Cash
Balance
8/31/2026
11,476,912.67

Outstanding
Encumbrances
2,899,515.07

Unencumbered
Fund Balance
8/31/2026
8,577,397.60

PRIOR YEAR
Cash
Balance
8/31/2025
10,029,378.13

YTD %
Increase/
(Decrease)
14.43%

311,918.28
1,030,666.68
25,146.99
984,008.79
629,975.16
80,547.28
87,000.00
17,734.11
738,349.59
8,535.00
77,812.05
-

630,877.43
1,047,594.47
24,402.99
1,445,278.75
552,724.87
350,553.97
37,236.87
40,302.53
870,999.75
8,535.00
70,314.03
-

-10.91%
47.96%
3.05%
-13.08%
41.42%
-25.86%
0.00%
35.74%
-56.00%
-15.23%
0.00%
11.92%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%

250,136.56
519,354.68
272,247.01
151,674.19
179,361.61
50,544.99
880.00
100,000.00

54,890.00

562,054.84
1,550,021.36
25,146.99
1,256,255.80
781,649.35
259,908.89
87,000.00
50,544.99
17,734.11
738,349.59
8,535.00
78,692.05
100,000.00
-

2,643,925.00
304,312.50
527,738.04

2,098,545.36
657,616.50
1,857,469.70

3,833,739.67
345,584.52
13,842,644.71

3,038,587.73
327,244.92
11,522,603.11

795,151.94
18,339.60
2,320,041.60

4,261,402.82
865,410.42
1,879.10
15,255,179.16

-10.04%
-60.07%
-100.00%
-9.26%

6,989,416.04
4,400,834.59
631,450.43

5,199,310.97
3,204,967.48
975,904.60

4515832.19
2,727,189.71
966,554.80

7,672,894.82
4,878,612.36
640,800.23

3,068,049.14
1,549,027.42
471,044.98

4,604,845.68
3,329,584.94
169,755.25

6,852,848.60
4,058,316.41
643,521.18

11.97%
20.21%
-0.42%

1,729,991.66
263.59
13,200.00
15,086.38
0.00

1,952,605.02
147.91
(12,800.00)
(172.35)
18,153.08

1,972,623
18,153.08

1,709,973.90
411.50
400.00
14,914.03
-

1,072,495.96
-

637,477.94
411.50
400.00
14,914.03
-

1,706,495.17
5,669.89
144,780.66
15,053.66
-

0.20%
-92.74%
-99.72%
-0.93%
0.00%

50,164,220.84
0

33,742,786.00
0

33,974,225.46
0

49,932,781.38
0

25,472,767.37
0

24,460,014.01
0

48,918,755.86
0

2.1%

-

Millions

General Fund Cash Balance

2026

$14.0

2025

$12.0
2024

$10.0
$8.0

2023

$6.0
$4.0

Dec

unencumbered cash balance at year end is budgeted to be

City of North Canton
*2026 Q transfers $1.13m higher due to 0.5% income tax replacing fire/ems levies; Apr 2026 + $582550 of General Fund Month End Cash Balance
Month
2026
annual transfer allocation to capital improvement fund for projects
2023: $5.6m proceeds from Economic Development (Kmart/Meijer) Project
Jan
$9,983,056
2023: Payoff $7.13m BANs ($1.529m difference is land-banked assets held for resale)
Feb
$10,453,285
Mar
$11,141,275
2024: $839.5k CIC property sales proceeds returned to City: $113.9k Mar + $725.6k Jul
Apr
$9,552,621
2024: CIC returned $1.4m sales proceeds from 1200 & 1210 N Main ($746.9k Nov + $664.1k Dec) to City,
May
$11,101,830
which was transferred to the 330 Cap Imp Fund for Police Dept City Hall renovations in 2025
Jun
$11,757,617
Jul
$11,066,712
Aug
$11,476,913
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

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Nov

Oct

Sep

#REF!

Aug

x 25% =

Jul

Jun

May

General Fund Target minimum cash balance =25% of current year revenue
Apr

Mar

#REF!

Feb

$0.0

Jan

$2.0

2025
$8,440,229
$8,587,750
$8,989,318
$9,176,793
$10,028,882
$10,837,415
$9,805,434
$10,029,378
$10,951,376
$10,982,700
$11,420,253
$11,871,647

2024
$6,549,298
$6,645,893
$6,684,946
$7,225,777
$8,315,178
$7,959,946
$8,912,248
$8,219,679
$8,970,825
$9,435,606
$9,254,829
$9,179,633

$

-

2023
$6,895,280
$7,283,160
$7,073,646
$12,640,813
$6,285,795
$6,620,397
$5,934,869
$6,088,652
$6,905,859
$6,673,593
$6,667,298
$6,949,181

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City of North Canton
BUDGET SUMMARY

a

-b

=c

+d

-e

1/1/2026
Beginning
Cash Balance
11,871,646.73

12/31/2025
Carryover
Encumbrances
531,041.34

1/1/2026
ACTUAL
Unenc Balance
11,340,605.39

2026
REVENUE
BUDGET
22,544,575.00

2026
APPROPRIATIONS
BUDGET
23,757,450.00

Special Revenue Funds
204 FIRE LEVY/OPERATING FUND
205 EMS LEVY/OPERATING FUND
207 ENFORCEMENT & EDUCATION FUND
208 STREET CONST M & R FUND
209 STORM SEWER LEVY FUND
210 STREET IMPROVEMENTS/LEVY FUND
211 MUNICIPAL ROAD FUND
212 GENERAL TRUST FUND
213 LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST
214 COMPENSATED ABSENCES FUND
215 LAW ENF CONT PROF EDUC FUND
217 ONEOHIO OPIOID SETTLEMENT
218 AMLER GRANT
220 NOPEC GRANT FUND

609,320.83
1,236,481.72
24,662.99
1,459,035.57
611,673.97
411,289.48
0.00
51,214.52
40,337.53
834,157.10
8,535.00
65,997.79
0.00
0.00

52,679.33
70,209.04
0.00
10,148.56
700.00
27,500.00
0.00
51,214.52
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

556,641.50
1,166,272.68
24,662.99
1,448,887.01
610,973.97
383,789.48
0.00
0.00
40,337.53
834,157.10
8,535.00
65,997.79

1,890,200.00
3,559,400.00
3,000.00
1,430,650.00
426,400.00
350,000.00
174,000.00
102,130.00
27,000.00
636,725.00
26,000.00
21,000.00
6,000,000.00
54,900.00

(220,800.00)
(37,875.00)
(1,000.00)
(347,650.00)
1,600.00
(350,000.00)
0.00
0.00
(23,500.00)
(489,875.00)
0.00
4,000.00

335,841.50
1,128,397.68
23,662.99
1,101,237.01
612,573.97
33,789.48
0.00
0.00
16,837.53
344,282.10
8,535.00
69,997.79

0.00

1,669,400.00
3,521,525.00
2,000.00
1,083,000.00
428,000.00
174,000.00
102,130.00
3,500.00
146,850.00
26,000.00
25,000.00
6,000,000.00
54,900.00

0.00

0.00

Capital Projects Funds
330 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND
331 PARKS DEVELOPMENT FUND
337 FIRE STATION CONSTRUCTION FUND

3,288,360.03
698,888.52
15,172,376.37

381,064.08
679,526.67
809,486.02

2,907,295.95
19,361.85
14,362,890.35

2,935,200.00
304,325.00
650,000.00

5,239,050.00
323,686.85
14,250,300.00

(2,303,850.00)
(19,361.85)
(13,600,300.00)

603,445.95
0.00
762,590.35

6,989,416.04
4,400,834.59
631,450.43

931,854.92
314,991.14
750.00

6,057,561.12
4,085,843.45
630,700.43

8,061,000.00
4,582,000.00
1,466,000.00

8,255,375.00
4,275,025.00
1,466,925.00

(194,375.00)
306,975.00
(925.00)

5,863,186.12
4,392,818.45
629,775.43

1,729,991.66
263.59
13,200.00
15,086.38
0.00

4,463.04
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

1,725,528.62
263.59
13,200.00
15,086.38
0.00

3,001,650.00
2,000.00
500.00
18,175.00

3,100,000.00
0.00
0.00
13,075.00
18,175.00

(98,350.00)
2,000.00
0.00
(12,575.00)
0.00

1,627,178.62
2,263.59
13,200.00
2,511.38
0.00

50,164,220.84
0.00

$ 3,865,628.66
0.00

46,298,592.18
0.00

56,801,730.00
0.00

75,400,466.85
0.00

(18,598,736.85)
0.00

27,699,855.33
0.00

Fiscal 2026
Fund & Description
101 GENERAL FUND

=f

g=c+f
*CAN'T BE NEG
Current Year
Estimated
Excess/(Deficit)
12/31/2026
Fund Balance
(1,212,875.00)
10,127,730.39

Enterprise Funds
650 WATER REVENUE FUND
652 SEWER REVENUE FUND
654 GARBAGE SERVICE FUND
Fiduciary Funds
761 INSURANCE FUND
871 PERMIT FEE FUND
873 REQUIRED DEPOSITS FUND
874 UNCLAIMED MONIES
875 NORTHRIDGE DEVELOPER PAYMENTS

Total

Approp+PrYrEnc
I, Jina E. Alaback, Finance Director of the City of North Canton, Stark County, Ohio, do hereby certify the above to be true and accurate as taken from
the statements and accounts of the above named fund(s).

Ohio Revised Code Section 5705.36

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Bank Reconciliation
FOR THE MONTH ENDING
8/31/2026
.

Huntington National Bank -General Account
O/S checks/EFTs -General
Deposit in Transit
O/S checks/EFTs -Payroll
OPERS WH 08142026
OPF WH 08142026
OP WH 08142026
DEFCO + ROTH 08282026
OPF WH 08282026
OP WH 08282026
OPERS WH 08282026
OPERS Monthly - August
TOTAL DEPOSITORY BANK BALANCES
STAROhio (3.86%)
Huntington National Bank ICS (2.75%)
Huntington National Bank ICS - Construction (3.25%
Meeder Investments - Fire Station Construction
Meeder Investment Portfolio:
Money Market
CDs
Commercial Paper
Federal Securities
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
% Invested

$
$
$

2,545,737.35
(173,524.39)
-

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

(24,371.59)
(12,225.58)
(8,154.60)
(14,793.00)
(12,415.27)
(8,774.25)
(24,402.14)
(716.21)

11.26%
13.16%
2.51%
25.65%

$
$
$
$

5,369,442.42
6,272,710.19
1,197,965.80
12,227,491.78

0.24%
3.69%
3.46%
40.03%
95.46%

$
$
$
$

112,810.82
1,757,661.81
1,649,181.17
19,079,157.07

$

2,266,360.32

$

47,666,421.06

Adjustments:
$

Total Adjustments

-

ADJUSTED BANK BALANCE

$

49,932,781.38

FUND BALANCE

$

49,932,781.38

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$

49,932,781.38

UNADJUSTED DIFFERENCE

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AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.a

Item Cover Page

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
DATE:

September 14, 2026

SUBMITTED BY:

Administration

ITEM TYPE:

Non-Legislation Council Items

AGENDA SECTION:

Special Presentations

SUBJECT:

Special Presentation from Water Superintendent Tad Martinez and
Water Operations Manager Steven Nutt on Water Treatment and
Distribution Initiatives

DESCRIPTION:
ATTACHMENTS:

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AGENDA ITEM NO. 8.a

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
DATE:

September 14, 2026

SUBMITTED BY:

Administration

ITEM TYPE:

Ordinance

AGENDA SECTION:

Old Business

SUBJECT:

Ordinance 16-2026, 3rd Reading, Community and Economic
Development Committee
An ordinance repealing Chapter 1139, Industrial District Regulations,
and amending various provisions of Chapter 1137, Business District
Regulations, of the Codified Ordinances of the City of North Canton,
to update, modify, and clarify the regulations governing the City’s
business districts.

DESCRIPTION:

The proposed legislation would update North Canton’s zoning
framework by repealing Chapter 1139, Industrial District
Regulations, and revising the Chapter 1137, Business District
Regulations, to better reflect current development needs. By
repealing Chapter 1139 and amending Chapter 1137, the City aims to
clarify, modernize, and improve the rules governing business
districts, specifically those outside the Main Street districts. The
changes are intended to remove outdated provisions, provide clearer
standards, and support positive economic development. By
consolidating and updating district regulations, the City aims to
create a more flexible and coherent regulatory structure that aligns
with recent growth and anticipated future development in North
Canton’s business districts.

ATTACHMENTS:
Ord. 16-2026 Amending Chapter 1137 and Repealing Chapter 1139.docx

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North Canton City Council
Community and Economic Development Committee
ORDINANCE 16 - 2026
An ordinance repealing Chapter 1139, Industrial District Regulations, and amending
various provisions of Chapter 1137, Business District Regulations, of the Codified Ordinances of
the City of North Canton, to update, modify, and clarify the regulations governing the City’s
business districts.
WHEREAS, the City of North Canton wishes to amend various provisions of its business
district regulations in order to clarify such regulations and encourage positive economic
development in its non-main street business districts; and
WHEREAS, with recent growth and development, there is an evolving need to clarify
business district regulations and modify provisions that may be outdated or do not meet the present
and anticipated future needs of the City’s business districts; and
WHEREAS, the Office of City Council, on April 15, 2026, received a completed and
approved Application for Zoning Amendment for the above-described zoning change from the
Office of the Mayor; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public meeting for the purpose of gaining
public input on the proposed zoning change on July 8, 2026, pursuant to Section 1182.04 of the
North Canton Codified Ordinances, and recommended that City Council approve as submitted;
and
WHEREAS, City Council held a public meeting for the purpose of gaining public input on
the proposed zoning change on August 17, 2026, pursuant to Section 1182.06 of the North Canton
Codified Ordinances.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH
CANTON, COUNTY OF STARK, AND STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1.

That Chapter 1139, Industrial District Regulations, of the Codified Ordinances of
the City of North Canton be, and is hereby, repealed.

Section 2.

That Chapter 1137, Business District Regulations, of the Codified Ordinances of
the City of North Canton be, and is hereby, amended and to read as set forth in
“Exhibit A” attached hereto and incorporated herein.

Section 3.

That the Clerk of Council and Mayor of the City of North Canton be, and are
hereby, authorized to make such amendments as may be needed to the Codified
Ordinances of the City of North Canton to accurately reflect this ordinance upon
approval of such amended pages by a voice vote of Council.

Section 4.

That if a provision of this ordinance is or becomes illegal, invalid, or unenforceable,
it shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this
ordinance.

Section 5.

That this ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after the earliest
period allowed by law.
Passed in Council this __________ day of ___________________, 2026.
Attest: _______________________________
Liam K. Ott, Clerk of Council

_____________________
Matthew Stroia, Mayor

Signed on: _____________________

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SECTION 1137.01

Exhibit A

INTENT

North Canton has four commercial and industrial districts that solely allow commercial
and industrial uses: General Business A (GB-A), General Business B (GB-B), Office Building
(OB), and Limited Industrial (LI). These districts are established to promote commercial and
industrial development in appropriate and convenient locations, that are sufficient areas for
business activities, but protect adjacent residential neighborhoods. These districts are intended to
respect existing surrounding development patterns while promoting desired future development.
(a) The following are the general characteristics of the Commercial and Industrial
Districts that these regulations advance:
(1) Office Building Districts (OB) to create an environment that is conducive
to well-located and designed office building sites to accommodate all types
of offices and limited business service activities.
(2) General Business Districts (GB-A) accommodate a variety of nonautomobile centric retail and service establishments in generally a shopping
center environment, and where only limited outdoor sales are permitted.
(3) General Business Districts (GB-B) accommodate uses beyond those
permitted in the GB-A District, and to thereby provide service and sales in
support of the primary business activities in the community.
(4) Limited Industrial Districts (LI) are for industrial establishments that can be
appropriately located in the center of the city in a manner that is compatible
with the surrounding character of the downtown and which normally
generate only limited outdoor activities accessory to and in association with
a principal activity conducted in enclosed buildings.
SECTION 1137.02

APPLICABILITY

(a) This Chapter contains the use regulations and development standards for
commercial and industrial uses in General Business A (GB-A), General Business B (GB-B), Office
Building (OB) and Limited Industrial (LI) districts. Except as otherwise set forth herein, the
provisions of this Chapter shall apply, govern, control, and supersede all other regulations of the
City of North Canton Zoning Code (“Zoning Code”).
(b) All terms not expressly defined herein shall have the meaning set forth in the
Zoning Code. All administrative procedures of the Zoning Code shall apply to this Chapter except
that any dimensional or area standard herein may be varied by an amount of up to twenty percent
(20%) upon a determination by the Director of Administration, or their designee, that the variance
would satisfy the variance standards set forth in the Zoning Ordinance.
SECTION 1137.03

GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATIONS

Graphics are used throughout this Chapter to illustrate the development standards. Graphics
are either illustrative or regulatory as indicated.
SECTION 1137.04

USE REGULATIONS

(a) Uses Permitted by Right. A use listed in Section 1137.05 shall be permitted by
right as a principal use for either the entire building/site or part thereof provided that all
requirements of other City ordinances and this Zoning Ordinance have been met according to the
following:
(1) When denoted with the letter “P” the use is permitted by right for the entire
building or site meaning such uses may be located within the entire
structure, inclusive of the first floor and all upper floors. Furthermore,
whole building uses may also be located solely on upper floors or streetlevel floors in addition to the whole building.
(b) Conditional Uses A use listed in Schedule 1137.03 shall be permitted as a
conditional use in a district when denoted by the letter "C", provided the Planning Commission

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Exhibit A

first makes the determination that the requirements of Chapter 1145 have been met according to
the procedures set forth in Chapter 1177.
(c) Accessory Uses. A use listed in Schedule 1137.03 shall be permitted as an
accessory use in a district when denoted by the letter "A". Such use shall be permitted as a
subordinate building or use when it is clearly incidental to and located on the same lot as the
principal building or use. Accessory uses are further regulated in subsequent sections of this
Ordinance.
(d) Accessory Buildings. Accessory buildings that have a gross floor area greater than
200 square feet shall conform to all lot and yard regulations and development plan review and
approval requirements of the zoning district in which the parcel or lot is located. All other
accessory buildings shall be located in a side or rear yard and shall comply with the parking
setbacks. Any detached accessory building shall not be constructed until the principal building is
completed.
(e) Non-Permitted Uses. A use listed in Section 1137.05 shall be prohibited as a nonpermitted use in a district when denoted by the letter "NP".
(f) Use Not Listed in Schedule. It is recognized that this Code may require
interpretation to assign all possible uses to individual zones or districts. Therefore, any use which
is not specifically set forth in this Code shall be reviewed by the Director of Permits to identify the
most similar use identified within the Schedule of Permitted Uses and to determine consistency
with the intent set forth in the Code and compatibility with districts. Based upon this determination,
the proposed use would only be permitted in districts identified within the Schedule of Permitted
Uses for the most similar use. The Director of Permits shall have the discretion to refer
determinations to the Planning Commission. Any party who is denied a requested use by the
Director of Permits or Planning Commission may file an appeal of this determination with the
Zoning and Building Standards Board of Appeals (ZBOA). The ZBOA shall have final authority
on all appeals of any determination.
SECTION 1137.05

SCHEDULE OF PERMITTED USES

Land Use Category

OB
GB-A
Residential
Residential Care Facility
NP
C
Multi-Family Residential
C
C
Live/Work Unit(s)
P
P
Office and Professional Service
Administrative Government Services
P
P
Business Equipment and Supplies Sales
NP
P
Experimental Testing and Research Facilities
NP
NP
Hospital and Associated Medical Offices
NP
NP
Veterinary Hospital
NP
NP
Research and Testing Laboratory
NP
NP
Office Warehouse and Storage
NP
NP
Offices including Administrative, Medical,
P
P
Business, and Professional
Funeral Home
P
C
Call Center
NP
NP
Land Use Category
OB
GB-A
Retail/Services
Bed and Breakfast
C
P
Hotel/Motel
NP
C
Essential Services
P
P
Financial Office or Bank
C
P
Personal Services
C
P
Body Art Establishments
NP
P

GB-B

LI

C
C
P

NP
C
C

P
P
NP
P
P
P
NP
P

P
P
NP
P
NP
P
P
P

C
C
GB-B

NP
NP
LI

P
C
P
P
P
P

NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP

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Restaurant
NP
Commercial Kitchens and Catering Services
NP
Retail Establishment
C
Business Services
P
Photographic Reproduction Services
C
Sales Offices w/ Only Sample of Goods
C
Studios for Instruction
P
Drive-thru Facility
NP
Car Wash
NP
Dry Cleaning and Laundry Counter Outlets
NP
Vehicle Repair Facility
NP
Pharmacy
NP
New Car Sales
NP
Gasoline Station
NP
Dog Kennel
NP
Smoke Shop
NP
Cannabis Facility Subject to Section 513.16
NP
Land Use Category
OB
Retail/Services
Outdoor Commercial Recreation
NP
Concentrated Outdoor Commercial
NP
Recreation
Indoor Recreation
NP
Library or Museum
C
Membership Sport/Fitness Club
NP
Dance Studios and Schools
P
Public Park and/or Playground
NP
Mainstream Media Shop
NP

Exhibit A

P
P
P
P
P
P
P
C
C
P
C
P
NP
C
NP
NP
NP
GB-A

P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
C
P
P
C
NP
NP
NP
GB-B

P
P
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
P
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
LI

C
C

P
P

NP
NP

P
P
P
P
C
P

P
P
P
P
C
P

NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP

C

NP

P
P
P
P
C

NP
NP
NP
NP
C

C
C

C
C

P
C
C
GB-B

P
C
C
LI

NP

P

NP
NP

NP
P

NP

P

NP

P

Adult Uses as defined in Section 1145.07
NP
NP
Community Facilities
Adult Day-Care Facility
NP
C
Child Day-Care Center
NP
P
Civic Facility for Public Assembly
NP
P
Clubs, Lodges, or Other Assembly Halls
C
C
Post Secondary School Facilities and
C
C
Buildings
K through 12 School Facilities and Buildings
C
C
Facility Providing Government-sponsored
NP
C
Adult Education
Public Safety or Service Facility
C
P
Places of Worship
C
C
Parking Garage
NP
C
Land Use Category
OB
GB-A
Storage and Distribution
Truck or Transfer Terminal; Motor Freight
NP
NP
Garage
Mini/self-Storage Facility
NP
NP
Distributors, Warehouse, and Wholesale
NP
NP
Outlet (Including Break-Bulk Operations
Such as Bottling and/or Packaging)
Industrial / Manufacturing
Manufacturing, Compounding, Processing,
NP
NP
Assembling, and Packaging
Manufacture of Food products, cosmetics,
NP
NP
pharmaceuticals, and toiletries (except when

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Exhibit A
such operation would create a hazard or
common-law nuisance beyond the confines
of the building).
Manufacture of Electrical and electric
NP
appliances, instruments, and devices.
Manufacture of Musical instruments, toys,
NP
novelties, and other similar small rubber,
plastic, or metal products.
Manufacture of Products from previously
NP
and elsewhere prepared materials (i.e.,
cardboard, cellophane, clay, cloth, fibers,
glass, leather, metals, paper, plastic, precious
or semi-precious metals and/or stones,
rubber, wax, or wood).
Manufacture of products from raw materials.
NP
Computer Data Center
NP
Wireless Telecommunications Facility
Land Use Category
OB
Accessory Uses
Child Day-Care
A,C
Outdoor Dining
NP
Parking Lot
A
Parish Residence, Convent, or other
A
Residential Use Associated with a Place of
Worship
Flag Poles Subject to Section 1123.04(b)(1)
A
Used car sales when accessory to new car
NP
sales as the primary use
Gasoline Station
NP
Overnight Storage of Fleet Vehicles Used in
C
the Operation of the Principal Use
Storage of Vehicles, Trucks, and/or
NP
Equipment for Rental/Lease
SECTION 1137.06

NP

NP

P

NP

NP

P

NP

NP

P

NP
NP
NP
NP
See Chapter 1157
GB-A
GB-B

C
C
LI

A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A

A, C
NP
A
NP

A
A

A
NP

A
NP

A, C
A

NP
A

NP
A

NP

A

A

CANNABIS FACILITIES AND SMOKE SHOPS PROHIBITED

(a) Pursuant to Section 513.16 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of North Canton,
Cannabis Facilities for the cultivation, processing, or sale of cannabis as defined in Chapter 3780
of the Ohio Revised Code are hereby specifically prohibited in all commercial/industrial districts.
(b) Smoke Shops, as defined in this section, are hereby specifically prohibited in all
commercial/industrial districts.
(1) “Smoke Shop” means any retail establishment whose primary use is
related to the sale of products containing, derived from, containing any
form of, or relating to the usage of non-tobacco nicotine, CBD, kratom,
and/or hemp-derived or synthetic cannabinoid, including but not limited to
Delta-8 and Delta-9 THC, that is intended for human use or consumption.
(A) This shall not prohibit the sale of products containing, containing
any form of, or relating to the usage of traditional tobacco, where
the finished product is cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, or chewing
tobacco.
(B) As used in this section, “Primary Use” shall mean the amount of an
area devoted to the sale of products described in this section where
the following apply:
(i) Such products constitute more than 33 percent of the shop’s
stock in trade; or
(ii) Such products occupy more than 33 percent of the shop’s
floor area.

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SECTION 1137.07

Exhibit A

BUILDING PLACEMENT

Every building shall be located on a lot in compliance with the setback and spacing
requirements set forth in this Section.
(a) Schedule 1137.06(a) Schedule of Building Setbacks.
OB
GB-A
20 ft.
10 ft.
Minimum Front Yard Setback
50 ft.
N/A
Maximum Front Yard Setback
20 ft.
10 ft.
Minimum Side Yard Setback
N/A
N/A
Maximum Side Yard Setback
20 ft.
20 ft.
Minimum Rear Yard Setback
40 ft.
40 ft.
Minimum Setback from a property
line adjoining an “R” or “RMF”
district.

GB-B
20 ft.
N/A
10 ft.
N/A
20 ft.
40 ft.

LI
0 ft.
N/A
15 ft.
N/A
20 ft.
50 ft.

(b) Figure 1136.06(b) Regulatory Graphic Illustrating Lot Standards

(c) Spacing between Buildings on the Same Lot. Whenever two or more buildings are
located on the same lot and such buildings do not share a common wall, the buildings shall
maintain the minimum separation specified in the Building Code.
(d) Front Yards of Built-Up Blocks. In any Commercial/Industrial District whenever
a vacant lot is proposed for development and there are existing buildings (other than those of an
accessory use) on adjacent lots that do not meet the minimum setback requirements, the minimum
front setback for the vacant lot shall be the mean distance of setback of the nearest buildings within
two hundred (200) feet of the proposed structure along the block front.

SECTION 1137.08

LOT AND DENSITY REQUIREMENTS

Land areas shall be divided and developed, and buildings shall be erected, altered, moved, and
maintained in Business Districts only in compliance with the following regulations.
(a) Schedule 1137.04: Minimum Lot Requirements.

Minimum Lot Size
Minimum Lot Width

OB
40,000 sq. ft
150 ft.

GB-A
40,000 sq. ft
150 ft.

GB-B
40,000 sq. ft
150 ft.

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Exhibit A

(b) Lots of Record. A lot of record existing on the effective date of this Zoning
Ordinance shall comply with the nonconforming lot regulations set forth in Section 1159.
SECTION 1137.09

HEIGHT REGULATIONS

The height of all buildings and structures shall conform to the following:
(a) Schedule 1136.08(a) Schedule of Permitted Building Heights.
OB
GB-A
GB-B
15 ft.
25 ft.
25 ft.
Minimum Building Height
30 ft.
45 ft.
45 ft.
Maximum Building Height

LI
25 ft.
50 ft.

(b) Principal buildings in excess of stated maximums up to fifty percent (50%) over
the stated maximums may be permitted as a conditional use when the Planning Commission
determines that the conditional use criteria set forth in Sections 1145.02 and 1145.03 have been
met.
(c) Wireless telecommunication facilities shall comply with the height regulations set
forth in Chapter 1157.
SECTION 1137.10

OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS

Off-street parking areas shall conform to the regulations of Chapter 1153..
SECTION 1137.11

FOOD AND BEVERAGE PICK-UP STANDARDS

(a) Drive-Thru Standards. In all Commercial/Industrial Districts drive-thru facilities
shall comply with the following:
(1) Have a minimum vehicle stacking capacity of eight (8) vehicles;
(2) Have a maximum of two (2) lanes which shall have a minimum width of
ten (10) feet, and be set back a minimum of ten (10) feet from both the curb
cut and any property line with no more than two (2) windows for service;
(3) Have a maximum of two (2) menu boards located in the rear yard which is
no larger than thirty-six (36) square feet and no taller than eight (8) feet;
and
(A) Such menu board does not count towards the property’s total sign
allowance.
(4) May use video and sound equipment to provide service but only when open
for business.
(b) Drive-Up Window Standards. In all Commercial/Industrial Districts drive-up
facilities shall comply with the following:
(1) Have a minimum vehicle stacking capacity of six (6) vehicles;
(2) Have a maximum of two (2) lanes which shall have a minimum width of
ten (10) feet, and be set back a minimum of ten (10) feet from both the curb
cut and any property line with no more than one (1) window for service;
(3) Have a maximum of two (2) menu boards located in the rear yard which is
no larger than thirty-six (36) square feet and no taller than eight (8) feet;
and
(A) Such menu board does not count towards the property’s total sign
allowance.
(4) May not use video and sound equipment to provide service.
(c) Walk-Up Window Standards. In all Commercial/Industrial Districts walk-up
facilities shall comply with the following:
(1) Have a maximum of one (1) window for service;
(2) Have a maximum of one (1) menu board affixed to a building wall that is
no larger than four (4) square feet; and
(A) Such a menu board does not count toward the property’s total sign
allowance.
(3) May not use video and sound equipment to provide service.

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SECTION 1137.12

Exhibit A

OUTDOOR DISPLAY

Outdoor display of merchandise for sale, when permitted, shall comply with the following.
(a) The outdoor display of merchandise for sale shall:
(1) Outdoor display of merchandise for sale shall be limited to products that are
customarily associated with the operation of the principal business located
on the premises and conducted by employees of such principal business.
There shall be no outdoor display of merchandise for sale by any person
operating or conducting a business that is different or distinct from the
principal business conducted at that location except for temporary displays
pursuant to Section 1123.06(b).
(2) The area of the lot devoted to outdoor display shall not exceed 25 percent
of the ground floor area of the building(s) on the lot.
(3) The outdoor display area shall comply with the building setback
requirements set forth in Schedule 1137.05 for the district in which the lot
is located.
(4) The outdoor display area shall not be located in areas intended for traffic
circulation as identified on the site plan.
SECTION 1137.13

FENCES, SCREENING, AND LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS

(a) Fences. Fences are permitted in all Commercial/Industrial Districts in accordance
with the following:
(1) Fences may be no more than eight (8) feet tall;
(2) Fences may only be in rear or side yards;
(3) Fences must be made out of, vinyl, or non-chain-link metal fence except as
provided below;
(4) Black, vinyl-coated chain-link fence shall be limited to the rear and side
yards.
(A) Gates must be made from the same material as the corresponding
fence.
(b) Dumpster/Waste Receptacle Screening. Dumpster screening is required in all
Commercial/Industrial Districts in accordance with the following:
(1) Screening must be at least six (6) feet tall but no more than eight (8) feet
tall; and
(2) May only be located in the rear or side yards except as provided below.
(c) Landscape Requirements. Landscape buffers shall be provided for all lots in nonresidential districts in accordance with the provisions set forth in Chapter 1155.
SECTION 1137.14

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

All uses shall comply with the following performance standards.
(a) Waste Receptacles. All solid waste products, including empty packing boxes, that
result from any permitted principal, conditional, or accessory use shall either be disposed of, stored
in buildings, or completely enclosed in containers. Such building, container, or dumpster shall be
located in a side or rear yard and shall comply with the minimum parking setbacks established and
be screened.
(b) Lighting. The placement, orientation, distribution patterns, and fixture types of
outdoor lighting shall comply with the regulations set forth in Section 1155.11.
(c) Enclosure. All uses and operations, except off-street parking and loading facilities,
shall be performed wholly within enclosed buildings unless specifically permitted otherwise.

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Exhibit A
SECTION 1137.15
SUPPLEMENTAL
REGULATIONS
STATIONS AND AUTO SERVICE STATIONS

FOR

GASOLINE

In addition to the above regulations, all gasoline stations and auto service stations shall comply
with the following standards.
(a) Fuel pumps and associated access aisles and canopies shall comply with the parking
setbacks set forth in Section 1137.07.
(b) The only services permitted to be performed outside on a vehicle shall be the
dispensing of air and vehicle fluids such as fuel, oil, and windshield wiper fluid.
(c) Except while being serviced at a pump island, no vehicle shall be parked between
the pumps and the front property line.
SECTION 1137.16

DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW

(a) All conditional uses in a nonresidential district shall be permitted only after
development plans have been reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission according to
the procedures set forth in Chapter 1175.
(b) All permitted uses in a nonresidential district shall be permitted only after
development plans have been reviewed and approved by either the Director of Permits or the
Planning Commission according to the procedures set forth in Chapter 1175.
SECTION 1137.17

APPEAL

(a) Any party who is aggrieved by a determination from the Director of Permits or
Planning Commission may file an appeal with the Zoning and Building Standards Board of
Appeals (ZBOA). The ZBOA shall have final authority on all appeals of any determination.

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AGENDA ITEM NO. 8.b

Item Cover Page

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
DATE:

September 14, 2026

SUBMITTED BY:

Council's Office

ITEM TYPE:

Ordinance

AGENDA SECTION:

Old Business

SUBJECT:

Ordinance 39-2026, 3rd Reading, Parks and Recreation
Committee
An ordinance establishing Chapter 149, Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board, of the Codified Ordinances of the City of North
Canton, thereby establishing the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board for the City of North Canton.

DESCRIPTION:

The proposed legislation would establish Chapter 149, Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board, within the North Canton Codified
Ordinances and formally establishes a five-member advisory board
to assist the Mayor and City Council on matters related to the City's
parks and recreation system. The Board's role would be to provide
recommendations and guidance concerning the acquisition,
development, maintenance, and operation of parks and recreational
facilities, while also working cooperatively with civic, historical, and
youth athletic organizations to help meet community recreation
needs. The Board would be strictly advisory and would have no
authority to spend or commit public funds, acquire or dispose of
property, or accept donations on behalf of the City. Such powers
would remain with City Council, though the board may review and
make recommendations regarding parks and recreation funding
priorities when requested.
The legislation would establish the Board's membership, appointment
process, and operating structure. The Board will consist of five

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qualified North Canton electors who are not City employees, elected
officials, appointees to other City boards, or holders of other
municipal offices. Three members will be appointed by the Mayor
and two by City Council, with staggered five-year terms to ensure
continuity. The chairperson of the appropriate Council committee,
along with several City administrative and parks officials, will serve
as non-voting members in advisory capacities. Board members will
serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for pre-approved
expenses. The board must elect its own chairperson and vicechairperson annually, meet at least once quarterly, maintain records
of its proceedings, adopt operating rules, and conduct its activities in
compliance with Ohio law.

ATTACHMENTS:
Ord. 39-2026 Establishing the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.docx

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North Canton City Council
Parks and Recreation Committee
ORDINANCE 39 - 2026
An ordinance establishing Chapter 149, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, of the
Codified Ordinances of the City of North Canton, thereby establishing the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board for the City of North Canton.
WHEREAS, the City wishes to establish a board to serve in an advisory capacity to both
the Mayor and City Council on the parks and recreational needs of the community; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Parks and Recreation Advisory Board would advise the City
with respect to the acquisition, development, maintenance, and operation of the parks and
recreational facilities of the City; and
WHEREAS, Charter Section 3.03 grants Council the authority to establish by ordinance
such boards and commissions as may be deemed necessary for the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH
CANTON, COUNTY OF STARK, AND STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1.

That Chapter 149, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, of the Codified
Ordinances of the City of North Canton be, and is hereby, established with the
chapter and sections attached hereto and incorporated herein as “Exhibit A”.

Section 2.

That there be, and is hereby, established the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
which shall serve in an advisory capacity to both the Mayor and City Council on
the parks and recreational needs of the community with respect to the acquisition,
development, maintenance, and operation of the parks and recreational facilities of
the City.
a.
The Board may solicit input from, provide assistance to, and cooperate with
civic, historical, and youth athletic organizations in providing these services
and facilities.

Section 3.

That the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board shall have no authority to expend or
obligate public funds. The authority to purchase, sell, lease, dispose of, or accept as
donations, any property or money resides in City Council.
a.
The Board may review and provide advisory input regarding proposed parks
and recreation funding priorities when requested by the Mayor or Council.
The Board may recommend priorities and planning considerations for the
use of appropriated funds, subject to the approval and direction of Council.

Section 4.

That the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board shall consist of five (5) qualified
electors of the Municipality, who shall hold no other appointed or elected municipal
office, nor hold membership on any other City board or commission, nor be an
employee of the City, to be appointed to the Board.
a.
Members shall serve staggered terms of five (5) years, or until their
successors have been appointed. Initial appointments of five (5) elector
members shall be terms of one (1), two (2), three (3), four (4), and five (5)
years with subsequent appointments for five (5) years.
b.
A vacancy during the term of any Advisory Board member shall be filled
for the remaining unexpired term in the same manner as that vacated
member's original appointment.

Section 5.

That the members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board shall be appointed
as follows:
a.
Three (3) members shall be appointed by the Mayor.
b.
Two (2) members shall be appointed by City Council.

Section 6.

That the Chairperson of the appropriate committee of Council shall serve as a nonvoting member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
a.
The Director of Administration, Deputy Director of Administration, Park
Planning & Development Administrator, and the Parks Operations Manager
shall serve as non-voting members of the board in an advisory capacity.

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Exhibit A

Section 7.

That the members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board shall serve without
compensation unless expressly provided for by the City Charter or by ordinance of
Council. Reimbursement for expenses incurred by the members of the Advisory
Board in the performance of their duties shall be permitted. Expenses for
reimbursement must be pre-approved by the Mayor or his/her designee.

Section 8.

That the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board shall annually elect from among its
members a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson who shall serve for one (1) year. A
member may serve multiple terms as Chairperson.

Section 9.

That the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board shall meet quarterly each year.
Meetings shall be on the 2nd Wednesday of March, June, September, and
December at 6pm. The Board may meet more frequently as desired but no less than
3 times per year.

Section 10.

That the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board shall adopt written operating rules
and regulations subject to approval or revision by a simple majority vote of the
members of the Board and shall keep a complete journal of its proceedings.

Section 11.

That the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board shall conduct all proceedings in
accordance with Ohio Law and shall adopt by rule appropriate rules, regulations,
and procedures to govern all proceedings thereof.

Section 12.

That the Director of Administration shall designate a qualified person to serve as
the recording secretary of the Board who shall prepare meeting agendas and
minutes of each meeting and shall provide copies of same to the Mayor and
President of Council and for public posting at the City administrative offices.

Section 13.

That if a provision of this ordinance is or becomes illegal, invalid, or unenforceable,
it shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this
ordinance.

Section 14.

That the Clerk of Council and Mayor of the City of North Canton be, and are
hereby, authorized to make such amendments as may be needed to the Codified
Ordinances of the City of North Canton to accurately reflect this ordinance upon
approval of such amended pages by voice vote of Council.

Section 15.

That this ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after the earliest
period allowed by law.
Passed in Council this __________ day of ___________________, 2026.
Attest: _______________________________
Liam K. Ott, Clerk of Council

_____________________
Matthew Stroia, Mayor

Signed on: _____________________

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Exhibit A
SECTION 149.01 BOARD ESTABLISHED

There is hereby established the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board which shall review
decisions, notices, orders, or other mandates issued under the North Canton Property Maintenance
Code of the Codified Ordinances of the City of North Canton.
SECTION 149.02 MEMBERS; TERMS; COMPENSATION
(a) The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board shall consist of five (5) qualified electors
of the Municipality, who shall hold no other appointed or elected municipal office, nor hold
membership on any other City board or commission, nor be an employee of the City.
(b) Members shall serve staggered terms of five (5) years, or until their successors have
been appointed. Initial appointments of five (5) elector members shall be terms of one (1), two (2),
three (3), four (4), and five (5) years with subsequent appointments for five (5) years. Members
may serve multiple terms.
(1) A vacancy during the term of any Advisory Board member shall be filled
for the remaining unexpired term in the same manner as that vacated
member's original appointment.
(c) Members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board shall be appointed as
follows:
(1) Three (3) members shall be appointed by the Mayor.
(2) Two (2) members shall be appointed by City Council.
(d) The Chairperson of the appropriate committee of Council, the Director of
Administration, Deputy Director of Administration, Park Planning & Development Administrator,
and the Parks Operations Manager shall serve as non-voting members of the board in an advisory
capacity.
(e) Members of the Board shall serve without compensation unless expressly provided
for by the City Charter or by ordinance of Council. Reimbursement for expenses incurred by the
members of the Advisory Board in the performance of their duties shall be permitted. Expenses
for reimbursement must be pre-approved by the Mayor or his/her designee.
SECTION 149.03 RESPONSIBILITIES OF RECREATION BOARD; ADMINISTRATION
(a) The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board shall act as an advisory board to both
the Mayor and City Council. The Board shall may review and recommend long-range plans,
policies, and priorities to address the parks and recreational needs of the community.
(b) The Board may advise with respect to the acquisition, development, maintenance,
and operation of the parks and recreational facilities of the City. The Advisory Board may solicit
input from, provide assistance to, and cooperate with civic, historical, and youth athletic
organizations in providing these services and facilities.
(c) The Board shall have no authority to expend or obligate public funds. The authority
to purchase, sell, lease, dispose of, or accept as donations, any property or money resides in City
Council.
(1) The Board may review and provide advisory input regarding proposed parks
and recreation funding priorities when requested by the Mayor or Council.
The Board may recommend priorities and planning considerations for the
use of appropriated funds, subject to the approval and direction of Council.
(d) The Board shall annually elect from among its members a Chairperson and ViceChairperson who shall serve for one (1) year. A member may serve multiple terms as Chairperson.
(e) The Board shall adopt written operating rules and regulations subject to approval
or revision by a simple majority vote of the members of the Board and shall keep a complete
journal of its proceedings.

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(f) The Director of Administration shall designate a qualified person to serve as the
recording secretary of the Board who shall prepare meeting agendas and minutes of each meeting
and shall provide copies of same to the Mayor and President of Council and for public posting at
the City administrative offices.
SECTION 149.04 MEETINGS
(a) That the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board shall meet quarterly each year.
Meetings shall be on the 2nd Wednesday of March, June, September, and December at 6pm. The
Board may meet more frequently as desired but no less than 3 times per year.
(b) The Board shall conduct all proceedings in accordance with Ohio Law and shall
adopt by rule appropriate rules, regulations, and procedures to govern all proceedings thereof.

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AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.a

Item Cover Page

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
DATE:

September 14, 2026

SUBMITTED BY:

Council's Office

ITEM TYPE:

Ordinance

AGENDA SECTION:

New Business

SUBJECT:

Ordinance 42-2026, 1st Reading, Street and Alley Committee
An ordinance amending Chapter 911, Street Names, of the Codified
Ordinances of the City of North Canton to establish criteria and
procedures for instituting honorary street names.

DESCRIPTION:

The proposed legislation would establish a process for designating
honorary street names to recognize and memorialize individuals who
have served in the United States Armed Forces. These honorary
designations do not change the official name of the street or any
residential or business addresses and may remain in place for up to
ten years. A North Canton resident may apply for an honorary
designation for a one-block street segment by providing the proposed
honorary name, background information about the individual, and
justification for the designation.
Applications would be reviewed using criteria that include ensuring
the name is not duplicative or offensive, that no other honorary
designation exists on the same roadway segment, and that the
honoree either is deceased, has reached the age of 70, or otherwise
merits recognition for historical or commemorative reasons.
Following review by the Mayor’s Office, applications would be
forwarded to Council for consideration, and approval requires an
affirmative vote of at least six Council members. The legislation
stipulates that applications must be submitted by January 31st of each
year to be considered.

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If the honorary street name is approved, the City shall install an
honorary street name sign that complies with applicable traffic
control standards. The City is responsible for the initial installation
and maintenance of the sign and will replace it once if necessary. A
$250 application fee is required to offset the cost of sign production.
Honorary designations may be renewed at the end of the ten-year
period, but renewals are treated as new applications and require new
signage and fees. If a designation is not renewed, the honorary status
expires, and the sign is removed. The City also retains the authority to
revoke an honorary designation and remove the signage if
information later comes to light showing that the designation no
longer meets the requirements of the section, subject to Council
rescinding the original approving ordinance or resolution.

ATTACHMENTS:
Ord. 42-2026 Chapter 911 Amendments.docx

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North Canton City Council
Street and Alley Committee
ORDINANCE 42 - 2026
An ordinance amending Chapter 911, Street Names, of the Codified Ordinances of the City
of North Canton to establish criteria and procedures for instituting honorary street names.
WHEREAS, the City wishes to establish clear and effective qualifications and procedures
for the honorary renaming of City streets; and
WHEREAS, by establishing these procedures, the City aims to promote community
bonding and cultural recognition.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH
CANTON, COUNTY OF STARK, AND STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1.

That Chapter 911, Street Names, of the Codified Ordinances of the City of North
Canton, is hereby amended and to read as set forth in “Exhibit A” attached hereto
and incorporated herein.

Section 2.

That the Clerk of Council and Mayor of the City of North Canton be, and are
hereby, authorized to make such amendments as may be needed to the Codified
Ordinances of the City of North Canton to accurately reflect this ordinance upon
approval of such amended pages by a voice vote of Council.

Section 3.

That if a provision of this ordinance is or becomes illegal, invalid, or unenforceable,
it shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this
ordinance.

Section 4.

That this ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after the earliest
period allowed by law.

Passed in Council this __________ day of ___________________, 2026.

Attest: _______________________________
Liam K. Ott, Clerk of Council

_____________________
Matthew Stroia, Mayor

Signed on: _____________________

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Exhibit A

SECTION 911.01 CRITERIA FOR NAME CHANGE
Council, by ordinance or resolution, with an affirmative vote of six or more of its members,
may change the name of any existing street or alley within the corporate limits of the City when it
is designated by Council that any of the following conditions exist:
(a) That two or more streets and/or alleys within the corporate limits of the City have
the same name.
(b) That changing the name of a street and/or alley would minimize pedestrian and
traffic confusion and optimize safety and the efficiency of traffic flow.
(c) That a street and/or alley continues outside the corporate limits of the City by
another name outside such corporate limits.
SECTION 911.02 NAME CHANGE FOR PURPOSE OF HONOR
Honorary street names are intended to honor and memorialize certain individuals for a
period of time, not to exceed 10 years, without changing the official name of the street or the
official addresses of residences and businesses on the street.
Council, by ordinance or resolution, with an affirmative vote of six or more of its members, may
add an honorary street name to a street or alley within the corporate limits of the City for the
purpose of honoring or commemorating an individual who has served in the U.S. armed forces.
(a) Application Required. Applications for such honorary designations must be
submitted by a resident of the City and shall include the following information:
(1) The specific street segment proposed for the honorary designation,
including a specific intersection for the placement of the sign.
(A) This shall be limited to a one (1) block segment of the proposed
street.
(2) The full form of the name being proposed, including the name “WAY” (ex.
“John Smith Way”).
(3) The origin or meaning of the proposed name.
(4) A brief description or biography of the individual.
(5) The rationale for assigning the honorary street name to the street segment,
including an explanation of how the individual has been associated with the
area in which the street is located.
(b) Criteria. Applications for such honorary designations shall be considered using the
following criteria:
(1) The honorary designation does not duplicate any official street name.
(2) No other honorary designation is presently in effect on the same roadway
segment.
(3) The honorary designation does not include any name(s) that could be
considered derogatory to a particular person or organization or to any racial,
religious or ethnic group or to any protected class, nor any name(s) that
could be considered obscene, blasphemous, insulting, or offensive.
(4) The individual has served in the U.S. armed forces for the protection of the
community and country.
(5) The individual is deceased or has attained the age of seventy (70) years,
unless it is determined that it is in the public's interest to honor the individual
for historical or commemorative purposes.
(c) Approval Procedure. The procedure for the approval of applications for a street
name change for the purpose of honor shall be as follows:
(1) The application shall be submitted to the Office of the Mayor for initial
review and verification of the information provided in the application.
(A) Applications shall be submitted by the thirty-first day of January
each year in order to be considered.
(2) Upon review by the Office of the Mayor, the application shall be referred
to the Clerk of Council, under the authority and supervision of the President

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of Council, who shall prepare and submit an ordinance or resolution for the
consideration of the application for approval by Council.
(3) City Council, with an affirmative vote of six or more of its members, may
approve the application for a street name change for the purpose of honor.
(4) Upon approval by Council, the Office of the Mayor shall cause the honorary
street name sign to be installed pursuant to subsection (d) of this section.

(d) Sign Installation, Maintenance, and Care. The honorary street name shall be
indicated on a sign mounted at the intersection and shall meet the current edition of the Ohio
Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. The City shall have the right to determine the specific
locations, sizes, colors, dimensions, fonts, font sizes, insignia and materials used for signs. The
City shall determine if signs may be attached to existing signposts or whether it will be a standalone
post with placard.
(1) The City shall be responsible for the initial installation and maintenance of
the honorary street name placards and appurtenances. If the sign becomes
in disrepair and requires replacement, the City will replace the sign no more
than one (1) time. The applicant may request that the City replace the sign
additional times at the applicant's expense. The City shall not be liable for
any sign damage, vandalism or environmental events affecting the sign.
(2) Whenever an honorary street name is assigned to a street segment, the street
or street segment shall retain its official name which shall be used for all
official and legal purposes. Addresses using the honorary street name shall
not be assigned.
(e) Fee. An application fee shall be due at the time of application submission. Such fee
shall be two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) for the purpose of funding the creation of the sign.
(f) Renewal. Honorary designations pursuant to this Section may be renewed at the
end of the 10-year period.
(1) Renewals shall be processed as new requests, with all applicable rules and
fees in effect at that time, and will require new signage.
(2) If a renewal is not arranged, the honorary designation will be discontinued
at the end of the 10-year period.
(3) Upon the renewal or the expiration of the honorary designation, the existing
signage shall be removed and made available to the applicant.
(g) Right of Revocation. The City reserves the right, without notification, to revoke the
honorary designation and remove the signs, should there be a later discovery of information that
violates any of the criteria in this section. There will be no reimbursement of fees and costs to the
applicant. A vote of council to rescind the original ordinance or resolution is required.
SECTION 911.03 REASON FOR NAME CHANGE TO BE SPECIFIED
Any ordinance or resolution adopted by Council pursuant to Sections 911.01 or 911.02 shall
identify the reason determined by Council for such change of name.

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AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.b

Item Cover Page

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
DATE:

September 14, 2026

SUBMITTED BY:

Administration

ITEM TYPE:

Ordinance

AGENDA SECTION:

New Business

SUBJECT:

Ordinance 43-2026, 1st Reading, Utilities Committee
An ordinance amending Chapter 921, Sewer Code, of the Codified
Ordinances of the City of North Canton to establish criteria for the
discharge of fats, oils, and grease in order to protect the City’s sewer
system.

DESCRIPTION:

The proposed legislation would amend Chapter 921 of the City of
North Canton’s Sewer Code to establish comprehensive regulations
governing the discharge of fats, oils, and grease (FOG) into the City’s
sanitary sewer system. The legislation requires any wastewater
containing FOG to pass through a properly maintained grease trap or
grease interceptor and authorizes the Director of Development
Services to require the installation, replacement, cleaning, or
modification of grease control devices when necessary to protect the
sewer system. The ordinance also permits the Director to approve
alternative equipment or waive certain requirements when installation
of a standard grease interceptor is impractical.
The ordinance further establishes standards for the proper disposal
and management of fats, oils, and grease, prohibits the use of
chemicals or additives that could liquefy grease and allow it to enter
the sewer system, restricts wastewater temperatures entering grease
control devices, and prohibits plumbing fixtures such as toilets and
urinals from being connected to grease traps or interceptors. Food
waste grinders must be connected through a solids interceptor before

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discharge to a grease control device.

Additionally, the ordinance would place responsibility on food
service establishments and other FOG-generating businesses to
maintain grease traps and interceptors in clean and proper working
condition, use properly licensed grease transporters, and retain
maintenance and cleaning records for at least three years. These
requirements are intended to prevent blockages, overflows, and
damage to the City’s sewer infrastructure, thereby protecting public
health, safety, and the reliability of wastewater services.

ATTACHMENTS:
Ord. 43-2026 Chapter 921 Amendments.docx

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North Canton City Council
Utilities Committee
ORDINANCE 43 - 2026
An ordinance amending Chapter 921, Sewer Code, of the Codified Ordinances of the City
of North Canton to establish criteria for the discharge of fats, oils, and grease in order to protect
the City’s sewer system.
WHEREAS, the City wishes to establish clear and effective regulations on discharges of
fats, oils, and grease into the City’s sewer system; and
WHEREAS, the City believes that it is in the best interest of the health, peace, and safety
of the City of North Canton to establish such criteria for the purposes of protecting the City’s sewer
infrastructure and those served by the City’s sewer system.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH
CANTON, COUNTY OF STARK, AND STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1.

That Chapter 921, Sewer Code, of the Codified Ordinances of the City of North
Canton, is hereby amended and to read as set forth in “Exhibit A” attached hereto
and incorporated herein.

Section 2.

That the Clerk of Council and Mayor of the City of North Canton be, and are
hereby, authorized to make such amendments as may be needed to the Codified
Ordinances of the City of North Canton to accurately reflect this ordinance upon
approval of such amended pages by a voice vote of Council.

Section 3.

That if a provision of this ordinance is or becomes illegal, invalid, or unenforceable,
it shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this
ordinance.

Section 4.

That this ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after the earliest
period allowed by law.
Passed in Council this __________ day of ___________________, 2026.

Attest: _______________________________
Liam K. Ott, Clerk of Council

_____________________
Matthew Stroia, Mayor

Signed on: _____________________

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Exhibit A

SECTION 911.01 DEFINITIONS
(a) "Building drain" means that part of the lowest horizontal piping of a drainage
system which receives the discharge from soil, waste and other drainage pipes inside the walls of
the building, and conveys it to the building sewer, beginning three feet outside the outer face of
the building wall.
(b) "Building sewer" means the extension from the building drain to the public sewer
or other place of disposal.
(c) "Combined sewer" means a sewer receiving both surface run-off and sewage.
(d) "Industrial wastes" means the water-carried and liquid wastes from industrial or
commercial processes as distinct from sanitary sewage.
(e) "Person", "enterprise", "establishment", or "owner" means any individual, firm,
company, association, society, corporation or group.
(f) "Public sewer" means a sewer owned or controlled by the City.
(g) "Sanitary sewage" means the sewage discharging from the sanitary conveniences
of dwellings, including apartment houses and hotels, office buildings, factories or institutions, and
free from storm and surface water and industrial wastes.
(h) "Sanitary sewer" means a sewer which carries sewage and wastes and to which
storm, surface and ground waters are not intentionally admitted.
(i) "Sewage" or "waste" means the water-carried wastes from residences, business
buildings, institutions and industrial establishments, singular or in any combination, together with
such ground, surface and storm waters as may be present.
(j) "Sewage works" or "sewerage system" means all facilities for disposing of sewage.
(k) "Sewer" means a pipe or conduit for carrying sewage.
SECTION 911.02 USE OF PUBLIC SEWERS REQUIRED
(a) Public Systems. The owners of all houses, buildings or properties used for human
occupancy, employment, recreation or other purpose situated within the City and abutting on any
street, alley or right of way in which there is now located or may in the future be located a public
sanitary sewer of the City are hereby required at their expense to install suitable toilet facilities
therein, and to connect such facilities directly with the proper public sewer in accordance with the
provisions of this chapter within ninety days after date of official notice to do so, provided that
such public sewer is within 150 feet of the structure.
(b) Private Systems. Where a public sanitary sewer is not available, the building sewer
shall be connected to a private sewage disposal system that fully complies with all regulations of
the Stark County Board of Health. The property owner shall operate and maintain the private
sewage disposal facilities in a sanitary manner at all times, at no expense to the City.
(c) Abandonment of Private Systems. At such time as a public sewer becomes
available to a property served by a private sewage disposal system a direct connection shall be
made to the public sewer in compliance with this chapter, and any septic tanks, cesspools and
similar private sewage disposal facilities shall be abandoned and filled with suitable material as
required by law.
SECTION 911.03 SEWER CONNECTIONS; PERMIT; FEE
(a) No unauthorized person shall uncover, make any connections with or opening into,
use, alter or disturb any public sewer or appurtenance thereof without first obtaining a written
permit from the City.
(b) The owner or his agent shall make application for sewer permit on a special form
furnished by the City before the work is commenced. In no case shall such work be commenced
and prosecuted unless such permit is on the ground and in possession of the person doing the work.
Each application for a permit shall give the correct street name and number of house and lot or
sublot, which information shall be stated on the permit so issued and shall be of such definite
description of the premises as to clearly delineate the location of the same upon the map of the
City's sewage system. The permit application shall be supplemented by any plans, specifications
or other information considered pertinent in the judgment of the City Engineer. A fee of five
hundred dollars ($500.00) for a sewer permit at the time the application is filed is required.

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(c) The Director of Permits shall not issue a permit for the purpose described in
paragraph (a) hereof until the applicant therefor shall have paid, in addition to the charge specified
in paragraph (b), a connection charge equal to the current charges rendered by the Stark County
Metropolitan Sewer District for each single-family residential unit. For other than single-family
residential units, the number of units shall be determined by the Director of Permits by use of
accepted engineering practices and/or Environmental Protection Agency guidelines and on the
basis of anticipated sewage flows from the applicant when compared to a single-family residence
will be considered as a unit of one.
(d) All costs and expenses incident to the installation and connection of the building
sewer shall be borne by the owner. The owner shall be responsible for the maintenance and repair
of the building sewer running from the building to the sewer main, including any portion of the
building sewer which may lie within the public right of way. The owner shall indemnify and save
harmless the City from any loss or damage that may directly or indirectly be occasioned by the
installation, repair and/or maintenance of the building sewer.
SECTION 911.04 SPECIFICATIONS AND LAYING OF BUILDING SEWERS
(a) Old building sewers may be used in connection with new buildings only when they
are found, on examination and test by the Department of Development Services, to meet all
requirements of this chapter.
(b) All building sewers shall be constructed, laid, and connected according to the
standards established by the Ohio Building Code, the Environmental Protection Agency, and any
other applicable State of Ohio or Federal standards.
(c) The applicant for the sewer permit shall notify the Department of Development
Services when the building sewer is ready for inspection and connection to the public sewer. The
connection shall be made under the supervision of a City Inspector.
(d) All excavations for building sewer installations shall be adequately guarded with
barricades and lights so as to protect the public from hazards. Streets, sidewalks, parkways and
other public property disturbed in the course of the work shall be restored in a manner satisfactory
to the City.
SECTION 911.05 USE OF PUBLIC SEWERS
In recognition that the City of Canton waste water treatment plant is the final discharge point
for all public sewer systems in the City of North Canton, all regulations governing the use of public
sewers adopted by the City of Canton, Ohio as part of Canton Municipal Code Chapter 943,
including but not limited to regulating illicit discharges, regulating industrial waste, waste
sampling, monitoring, and compliance schedules, are hereby adopted by reference into this Code
and shall have full force and effect within the corporate limits of the City of North Canton.
SECTION 911.06 SEWER SYSTEM DAMAGE
No unauthorized person shall maliciously, willfully or negligently break, damage, destroy,
uncover, deface or tamper with any structure, appurtenance or equipment which is a part of the
Municipal sewage works.
SECTION 911.07 DISCHARGE CRITERIA FOR FATS, OILS, AND GREASE
(a) Grease Trap or Interceptor Required. All wastewater that is discharged containing
fats, oils and grease shall be discharged into a properly maintained and functioning grease trap
and/or grease interceptor.
(b) Director’s Authority. The Director of Development Services may require any
discharger that violates any of the provisions of this section or who discharges, could potentially
discharge, or cause a discharge of fats, oils and grease that causes damage to or impairs the City's
wastewater disposal system, to do any of the following:
(1) Install an approved grease interceptor;

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Exhibit A

(2) Clean a grease interceptor at a frequency determined by the Director of
Development Services;
(3) Replace an existing grease trap and/or grease interceptor with an approved
grease interceptor;
(4) Provide any information necessary to facilitate the enforcement of this
section.
(c) Approval/Waiver. If the discharger demonstrates that the installation of a grease
interceptor is impractical to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services, the Director
may do any of the following:
(1) Approve installation of a grease interceptor that is smaller or otherwise
varies from the standard construction drawings;
(2) Approve installation of a grease trap;
(3) Waive the requirement to install a grease interceptor.
(d) Disposal of Fats, Oils, and Grease. Where fats, oils and grease are a byproduct of
food preparation and/or cleanup, these materials shall be recycled or disposed of in accordance
with all applicable laws.
(e) Prohibited Agents. None of the following agents shall be placed directly into a
grease trap or grease interceptor, or into any drain that leads to the grease trap or grease interceptor:
(1) Emulsifiers, de-emulsifiers, surface active agents, enzymes, degreasers, or
any product that will liquefy grease trap or interceptor wastes;
(2) Any substance that may cause excessive foaming in the sewer system;
(3) Any substance capable of passing the solid or semi-solid contents of the
grease trap or interceptor to the sewer system.
(f) Influent Wastewater Restrictions. Influent wastewater entering grease traps and
grease interceptors shall not exceed 140 degrees Fahrenheit (140° F). The temperature at the flow
control device inspection port shall be considered equal to the influent temperature.
(g) Prohibited Fixtures. Toilets, urinals, and other similar fixtures shall not be plumbed
to a grease trap or grease interceptor.
(h) Entry of Waste. Waste shall only enter the grease trap or grease interceptor through
the inlet flow control device.
(i) Waste Grinders. Food waste grinders, where installed, shall be plumbed through a
solids interceptor to a grease trap or grease interceptor.
(j) Maintenance Requirements. Grease trap and grease interceptor maintenance shall
satisfy the following:
(1) All dischargers of fats, oils and grease are responsible for maintaining the
grease traps and grease interceptors in continuous proper working condition
in accordance with the manufacturer's operation and maintenance manual.
(A) All dischargers of fats, oils and grease are also responsible for
inspecting, repairing, replacing, or installing apparatus and
equipment as necessary to ensure proper operation and function of
grease traps and grease interceptors, and compliance with discharge
limitations at all times. All dischargers of fats, oils and grease and
their employees must have knowledge of any grease trap and grease
interceptor's location, usage and maintenance schedule.
(2) It shall be unlawful for a discharger of fats, oils and grease to allow fats,
oils and grease waste to be removed from its premises by a transporter who
does not have all applicable federal, state, or local permits or registrations,
including any permit required by the Stark County Health Department.
(3) If a discharger of fats, oils and grease utilizes a grease transport/disposal
company to remove the grease from the grease interceptor or grease trap, a
record of such removal must be kept on file at the facility from which the
grease is removed. The grease transport/disposal company shall provide a
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indemnification to the owner or operator of a Food Service Establishment
(FSE).
(4) A discharger of fats, oils and grease must maintain any grease trap and/or
grease interceptor maintenance records on site for three years. A discharger
of fats, oils and grease shall maintain adequate documentation that the
grease trap and/or grease interceptor is appropriately cleaned and inspected.
(5) A FSE which discharges fats, oils and grease shall clean the grease trap
and/or grease interceptor as follows:
(A) Any grease interceptor that is in active use shall be cleaned at least
once every three months;
(B) Any grease trap that is in active use shall be cleaned at least once
every week;
(C) The cleaning frequency may be decreased, with the approval of the
Service Director, if the owner or operator of the FSE is able to
provide evidence it has been able to operate longer without
impairment to the operation of facility's sewer lateral and the public
sewer system;
(D) The Director of Development Services may specify more frequent
cleaning when the cleaning frequencies are determined by the
Director to be inadequate.
SECTION 911.08 POWERS OF INSPECTORS; RIGHT OF ENTRY
The Department of Development Services and other duly authorized employees of the City,
shall be permitted to enter upon all properties for the purpose of inspection, observation,
measurement, sampling, and testing, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
SECTION 911.09 EXTENSION OF SEWER LINES
(a) Extension Costs. The cost of sanitary sewer line extensions and connections shall
be paid by the developer or individual(s) requesting the sanitary sewer line, except where it is
determined by City Council that extension is necessary for the preservation of public health, to
provide service to a City property, or as otherwise authorized by a resolution of City Council.
(b) Distance of Extension. Sanitary sewer lines shall be extended the full distance
across the development, tract, or lot that is to be serviced: i.e., to the farthest point of the lot line,
except where the City Engineer determines it is not practicable.
(c) Size of Line. The size of a sanitary sewer line shall be determined by the City
Engineer, based on requirements for the satisfactorily servicing of present and future areas to be
serviced.
(d) Lines to be City Property. All sanitary sewer lines after installation, shall become
the property of the City, and all maintenance thereon shall be the responsibility of the City.
(e) Extension Outside City Limits. Sanitary sewer service will not be extended to any
areas outside the corporation limits of the City. Sanitary sewer lines presently servicing areas
outside the corporation limits of the City will not be extended beyond present bounds.
SECTION 911.100

PENALTY

(a) Whoever violates any provision of this Chapter shall be served by the City with
written notice stating the nature of the violation and providing a reasonable time limit for the
satisfactory correction thereof. The offender shall, within the period of time stated in such notice,
permanently cease all violations.
(b) Whoever continues any violation beyond the time limit provided for in subsection
(a) hereof is guilty of a minor misdemeanor for each violation. Each day in which any such
violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
(c) Whoever violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall become liable to the
City for any expense, loss or damage occasioned the City by reason of such violation.

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