# City of Akron Council Committee Meeting - 10.19.2026

The Akron City Council Planning and Economic Development Committee meeting, identified in the title as October 19, 2026, considered zoning and development matters; no procurement activity was identified. At a public hearing, planning staff presented proposed UPD 13 zoning-code amendments to reduce the required building line on the north side of Worcester Avenue from 50 feet to 25 feet, eliminate a development fee for the Mud Run Drainage Assistance Fund—which was closed out in 2002—and remove an outdated grading-code reference. Planning staff and the Planning Commission recommended approval. No public comments were offered; the transcript does not clearly capture the committee’s final action on this item.

The committee also considered a conditional-use ordinance for an oversized garage at 911 Marman Road. The sponsor described revisions to the plans developed with neighbors and staff, including changes to windows and the building’s distance from a property line; the committee approved a favorable report by voice vote. Members then approved a favorable report on an ordinance amending residential lot sizes and development standards, citing the need to enable housing construction on vacant lots while acknowledging neighborhood-specific concerns. No contract awards, vendor selections, spending approvals, or dollar amounts were reported.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Policy
**Published:** October 20, 2026

### Sources
- [City of Akron Council Committee Meeting - 10.19.2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuRvELGVS7A) - Akron City Council