City Planning and Engagement

Background:

On August 7, 2013, Cincinnati City Council approved Ordinance No. 259-2013 for text amendments to the Cincinnati Zoning Code (CZC) to modify CZC Chapter 1425, “Parking and Loading Regulations” for City Council to eliminate minimum parking requirements in certain areas it determines to be appropriate by creating Urban Parking Overlay Districts (UPODs) under CZC Section 1425-04 within which the provisions of CZC Sections 1425-03, 1425-05, 1425-07, 1425-09, 1425-11, 1425-13, 1425-17, 1425-19, 1425-21, and 1425-23 would not apply.

The City of Cincinnati currently has implemented three (3) UPODs since the adoption of Ordinance No. 259-2013. These UPODs are located in:

• Downtown/Over-the-Rhine

• Camp Washington (approved by City Planning Commission in June of 2021)

• Portions of the West End (approved by City Planning Commission in August 2022)

(Click on the associated links above to read the appropriate staff reports for the Camp Washington and West End UPOD requests and approvals). 

On April 6th, 2022, the Oakley Community Council Board officially requested a proposed UPOD within the Oakley neighborhood. The request includes portions along Madison Avenue, Wasson Road, Edwards Road and Paxton Avenue. An urban parking overlay district would eliminate all off-street parking requirements located within the Overlay District, except for the physical location of parking, should any be provided. 

Project Location:

The map below showcases the affected properties are located along portions along Madison Avenue, encompassing the entire Oakley Neighborhood Business District, extending northeast along Madison, and along Wasson, Edwards, and Paxton.

Past Meetings:

• Virtual Public Staff Conference | September 19, 2022 via Zoom

  • Notice

  • Requested Boundary Area for UPOD

  • Power Point Presentation

Upcoming Meetings:

• 2nd Virtual Public Staff Conference | Monday, July 17, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. via Zoom

  • Notice

  • To register, please contact Jesse: jesse.urbancsik@cincinnati-oh.gov or call 513-352-4843

  • Proposed Urban Parking Overlay District Areas

  • Power Point Presentation

• City Planning Commission | Friday, July 21, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. in City Hall or via Zoom

  • Notice

  • Report and Recommendation

  • Report Exhibits

  • This meeting has two (2) options for the public to attend: 

    • In-person in City Hall Chambers - 3rd Floor (801 Plum Street) or via Zoom. For questions, comments, or concerns, please reach out to Jesse. 

    • If you would like to watch the meeting live, please tune in to: CitiCable - CitiCable (cincinnati-oh.gov)

• City Council

  • Equitable Growth & Housing Committee | September 26, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. in City Hall

  • Notice

Related Materials and Resources:

• Oakley Community Council Request for an Urban Parking Overlay District

• Oakley Parking Overlay Engagement Letter

• Motion from Councilmembers Harris and Jeffreys

• Oakley Community Council Website

• Oakley Community Council Information Flyer

• Oakley Master Plan (2019)

Contact: 

For questions or assistance, please contact: 

Jesse Urbancsik, Senior City Planner | jesse.urbancsik@cincinnati-oh.gov | 513-352-4843

The City of Cincinnati is committed to equal access at meetings and facilities by providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities upon request.