There will be a public hearing on August 1, 2017 at 6:30 PM in the Recreation Hall, Village of Lockland, 101 North Cooper Avenue, Lockland, Ohio 45215 to discuss the creation of Downtown Redevelopment districts.

Ohio Law created a new tool set last year, called a Downtown Redevelopment district. It allow tax revenues generated from new property improvement to be used to improve an area no greater than 10 acres. The district must have at least one historic building that is being or will be rehabilitated. Funds can be used on loans to any buildings in the district and grants to historic buildings. Funds can also be used for public infrastructure and a variety of economic development activities.

Lockland is considering the establishment of two Downtown Redevelopment Districts at 70% for 30 years at the former Stearns and Foster sites and the adjoining business district.

In addition to this public hearing, the proposal must be approved by the Lockland School Board and Lockland Council. A map of these proposed districts is included.

There will be a We Thrive meeting on Thursday, June 29th at 6:00 PM in the Recreation Hall, 101 North Cooper Avenue.

Notices for inspection backflow prevention devices are going out. If you have received a notice in the mail you are required to have your backflow prevention device inspected by a licensed technician. If any repairs are necessary, they are required to be performed within 10 days of inspection. There is no additional fee due to the Village of Lockland. Inspections forms are due by June 30, 2017 and can be sent by mail, email, fax or brought into the office during normal business hours. Additional forms can be downloaded here.

Contact: Joel McGee
Office: 101 North Cooper Ave
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm
Email: support@locklandoh.org
Phone: (513) 761-1124
Fax: (513) 761-4948