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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Upper Arlington public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Unpermitted above-ground pool at 3272 Mountview Road
A family installed a 5-foot above-ground pool without permits for their autistic son's swim therapy, running into a decades-old ban on pools taller than two feet. The board put off a decision to let the family explore burying or relocating the pool — and the case could test how the city handles special-needs exceptions.
Proposed digital billboard at Arlington Gateway
A 2,180-square-foot electronic message center would be the first billboard-style sign in Upper Arlington's history, placed on the city's largest building at the Lane Avenue gateway. The city's sign code has banned billboards since its founding, so approving this would set a significant precedent for other commercial corridors.
Master Plan development process
The city's Master Plan survey on land use, development, mobility and technology is open now, and the board will serve as a focus group at its September 23 meeting. Survey results from spring 2026 will shape future services for older adults.