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PRePAReD By:

Project ManagerCarson Combs, aicp, Senior Planner

Graphic Design and LayoutM�chael Curt�s, Temporary Planner

Mapping and Technical SupportJust�n Goodw�n, PlannerT�mothy Rosenthal, aicp, Planning Assistant

Project Planning and Design SupportJam�e Adk�ns, aicp, Planner IIEugen�a Mart�n, asla, Landscape ArchitectDan�el Ph�llabaum, aicp, Senior PlannerJenn�fer Rauch, aicp, Planner II

Administration and Contract SupportCrystal Danley, Office Assistant IIFlora Rogers, Administrative Assistant

with the Assistance of:

ACP V�s�on�ng+Plann�ng, Ltd, Columbus, Ohio

Gary Bumpus, Columbus, Ohio

Burgess & N�ple, Columbus, Ohio

Clar�on Assoc�ates/McBr�de Dale Clar�on, Cincinnati, Ohio

Des�gn Infus�on Group, Lewis Center, Ohio

Econom�c Research Assoc�ates, Washington District of Columbia

Glatt�ng Jackson Kercher Angl�n Lopez R�nehart, Inc, Orlando, Florida

M�chael Curt�s, Columbus, Ohio

MS Consultants, Columbus, Ohio

O’Br�en Atk�ns & Assoc�ates, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina

Schottenste�n, Zox & Dunn, Columbus, Ohio

The Strategy Team, Ltd, Columbus, Ohio

T�schlerB�se, Bethesda, Maryland

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with the Assistance and support of:

City ManagerJane Braut�gam

Land Use & Long Range PlanningSteve Langworthy, Director Gary Gunderman, Planning ManagerD�ane Alecusan, Planning AssistantVelma Coen, Development Review SpecialistEl�zabeth Farley, Administrative AssistantDean Henderson, Zoning InspectorClaud�a Husak, aicp, Planner IIGregory Jones, Code Enforcement SupervisorMatthew Kromal�c, Appearance Code OfficerKr�sta L�nderud, Planning AssistantAndrew L�ttle, Planning AssistantD�ane Madden, Office Assistant Dave Marshall, Development Review SpecialistBr�an Mart�n, Zoning InspectorTammy Noble, Senior Planner Dan�el O’Connor, Code Enforcement OfficerRachel Sw�sher, Planning AssistantAbby Scott, PlannerDav�d Stromberg, Planning AssistantEbony Subeld�a, Office Assistant IISarah Wh�te, Planning Assistant

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Letter from the Dublin City Mayor

To the readers of the 2007 Dublin Community PlanTen years ago, Dubl�n C�ty Counc�l adopted the second major ed�t�on of the C�ty’s comprehens�ve plan. The Dubl�n Commun�ty Plan has prov�ded a framework for preserv�ng our her�tage as well as prepar�ng for our future s�nce 1988. As we all know, great change can occur �n a decade, and your elected representat�ves determ�ned that the Plan should be updated to appropr�ately reflect the goals and v�s�on of Dubl�n’s grow�ng commun�ty. More than three years have passed s�nce that dec�s�on was made, and �t has been t�me well-spent plann�ng for Dubl�n’s future.

A major part of th�s process �nvolved engag�ng the commun�ty for new �deas to shape the d�rect�on of the Plan. The C�ty hosted a ser�es of over twenty s�gn�ficant publ�c meet�ngs w�th res�dents and corporate c�t�zens. No less than e�ghteen Jo�nt Work Sess�ons were held w�th C�ty Counc�l and the Plann�ng and Zon�ng Comm�ss�on to d�scuss pol�cy d�rect�on and publ�c �nput throughout the process.

Res�dents, offic�als, consultants and staff have worked d�l�gently to craft a Plan that establ�shes Dubl�n’s major pol�cy object�ves and strateg�es. The 2007 Dubl�n Commun�ty Plan ant�c�pates future needs w�th respect to land use, parks and open space, transportat�on, �nfrastructure and commun�ty fac�l�t�es. Dubl�n has also worked w�th experts to use state-of-the-art model�ng software to support and ver�fy recommendat�ons made w�th�n the Plan. Ut�l�z�ng land use, transportat�on, fiscal and ut�l�ty model�ng w�ll ensure that future growth �s managed �n a way that ma�nta�ns Dubl�n’s excellent qual�ty of l�fe and super�or publ�c serv�ces.

The 2007 Dubl�n Commun�ty Plan represents the C�ty’s pr�mary plann�ng gu�de and w�ll be used to evaluate pr�vate development requests and make publ�c dec�s�ons regard�ng development, redevelopment, cap�tal �mprovements, econom�c �ncent�ves and other matters affect�ng the l�ves of our res�dents and corporate c�t�zens. On behalf of the Dubl�n C�ty Counc�l, I thank everyone who part�c�pated and played a role �n the creat�on of th�s �mportant document wh�ch represents the future goals and asp�rat�ons of all who call Dubl�n home.

S�ncerely,

Mar�lee Ch�nn�c�-Zuercher Mayor

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other Dublin support staff

Administrative ServicesM�chelle Crandall, Director Tam� Moore, Executive Assistant

Building StandardsJeffrey Tyler, Director

City Manager’s OfficeSara Ott, Senior Management Analyst

Clerk of Council’s OfficeAnne Clarke, Clerk of CouncilJudy Beal, Deputy Clerk of Council

Community RelationsBruce Edwards, Website Editor

Economic DevelopmentDana McDan�el, Director/

Deputy City ManagerColleen G�lger, Economic

Development Administrator

EngineeringPaul Hammersm�th, Director Barbara Cox, Engineering

Manager - DevelopmentT�na Wawsk�ew�cz, Civil EngineerCarol�ne Wolter, Civil Engineer

Jean Ellen W�ll�s, P.E., Engineering Manager - Transportation

Kr�st�n Yorko, Civil Engineer

FinanceMarsha Gr�gsby, Director/

Deputy City ManagerFaye G�bson, Director of TaxationMelody Kennedy, Financial AnalystSteve Sova, Director of

Accounting & Auditing

Information TechnologyPeter Husen�tza, DirectorBrandon Brown, GIS AdministratorR�ck Frantz, GIS Analyst

Parks & Open SpaceFred Hahn, Director Laura Karagory, asla, Landscape ArchitectMarja Keplar, Administrative Assistant

Public ServiceM�ke Epperson, Police Chief/

Deputy City ManagerMarla�ne Manus, Administrative Assistant

Recreation ServicesMatthew Earman, DirectorK�rk F�sher, Rec. Services AdministratorTr�sh Lackey, Community Hall SupervisorM�chael Sch�rtz�nger, Theater Supervisor

Streets & UtilitiesRon Burns, Director B�ll Grubaugh, Maintenance Supervisor

Washington Township Fire DepartmentAlan Perk�ns, Fire Marshal/Plans Examiner

Former City Staff Dan�el B�rd, Planning DirectorMarc Cerana, Planning AssistantFrank C�aroch�, Deputy City Manager/

Interim Planning DirectorTodd Corw�n, Planner IIAmel�a Costanzo, Planning AssistantDesmond Cull�more, Civil EngineerDan�elle Devl�n, Planner IIMatthew Hansen, Planning AssistantJay Herskow�tz, Civil EngineerJeffrey Jacobs, Planning AssistantRyan James, Planning AssistantPh�ll�p Johnson, Planning AssistantCr�st�e Keller-W�lt, Public

Information SpecialistMary Newcomb, Planner IIJoane Ochal, PlannerRobert Pr�ce, Director/Chief Building OfficialJudson Rex, PlannerK�mberly Rybold, Planning AssistantJoseph Schm�dt, Planning AssistantDav�d Schwartz, Planning AssistantAnne Wanner, Planner IIMark Zuppo, Planner

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The Dublin Vision statement

Our Dublin is…

Meandering scenic roadways, breathtaking views, landmark trees, protected greenways along sparkling streams and the river… inviting all to linger;

An emerald necklace of preserved natural open spaces and active parks… offering reflection, play and community;

A graceful network of attractive, friendly neighborhoods with intertwining bikeways and sidewalks;

Beckoning walkers, joggers, bikers and strollers, linking neighborhoods and accessing businesses;

Distinctive buildings for flourishing business enterprises…

carefully designed in harmony with the natural landscape;

Thoughtfully planned and well-maintained thoroughfares… transporting vehicles safely and efficiently;

Technology advanced with a reliable infrastructure… meeting the needs of Dubliners now and in the future;

Educationally sound, nationally respected, fully equipped and professionally staffed neighborhood schools… supplemented by a wide range of recreational and cultural activities;

Community events, school and neighborhood ties, social and

service groups… building a multi-level social infrastructure;

Responsive city government, respectful of citizens, businesses, the environment and our heritage… guaranteeing excellent fiscal management, economic security and first-class city services;

The charming heart of our city, Historic Dublin… graciously welcoming both residents and visitors to a unique blend of historic preservation and modern vitality.

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The 2007 Dubl�n Commun�ty Plan was made poss�ble through the efforts and contr�but�ons of many d�fferent �nd�v�duals and organ�zat�ons over three years. Many publ�c meet�ngs were held as part of the plann�ng process and a s�gn�ficant contr�but�on of t�me and effort was made by area res�dents and pol�cy makers. The follow�ng part�c�pants are recogn�zed for the�r contr�but�ons to th�s comprehens�ve plann�ng process:

Dublin City CouncilThe C�ty of Dubl�n �s governed by the Counc�l/Manager form of government, comb�n�ng the strong pol�t�cal leadersh�p of elected offic�als w�th the strong manager�al exper�ence of an appo�nted manager. Under th�s system, C�ty Counc�l serves as the pol�cy mak�ng body �n the commun�ty, w�th �ts members elected to represent the commun�ty and to concentrate on pol�cy �ssues that are respons�ve to c�t�zens’ needs and w�shes. Counc�l members elect a Mayor and V�ce Mayor from the�r ranks to serve a two-year term. The C�ty Manager �s appo�nted by Counc�l to carry out long-range pol�c�es and to prov�de for the day-to-day operat�on of the C�ty.

Cathy A. Bor�ngMar�lee Ch�nn�c�-Zuercher, MayorM�chael H. KeenanT�mothy A. Leckl�der, Vice MayorThomas M. McCashJohn G. Re�nerAmy J. Salay

Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission The Plann�ng and Zon�ng Comm�ss�on adv�ses C�ty Counc�l on land use, plann�ng �ssues and proposed Zon�ng Code amendments. The Comm�ss�on also rev�ews zon�ng and cond�t�onal use matters, plats and development plans.

MembersWarren F�shmanR�chard Gerber, ChairChr�s Amorose Groomes Thomas M. McCash, Council RepresentativeTed SaneholtzKev�n WalterTodd Z�mmerman, Vice Chair

Citizen Participation CommitteeCra�g BarnumWendy BordersClay BryanJoel CampbellChr�s Cl�neSos Cod�spot�Scott Dr�ngPat Enr�ghtBob FathmanWarren F�shmanSally Ha�mbaughScott Har�ngPat H�tesmanJ�m H�ltzEla�ne KehoeDen�se K�ngT�m Leckl�derD�anne LoweryBob McKn�ghtTom Merr�ttShawn MeddockDan NoreenMack Parkh�llGeorge PeplowT�m P�cc�anoJack P�gmanKurt ProeglerCynth�a ReedRandy RothSteve RudyJenn�fer S�monetteMark StewartMary Uhl�chR�ch We�r�chPatr�ck W�lkersonPeter Zawaly

Past Members Cathy A. Bor�ng, Council Representative Rayna JonesJohn Mess�neoRuth Meeker Re�ss James Sprague

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Our Dublin is…safe, clean and green…a high quality of life for all ages,a warm welcome to all who visit… live… work here,so dear to all who dwell here.Thankful that our moment in time is spent in acommunity called Dublin… our home… for a lifetime.

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Dublin Community Services Advisory CommitteeThe Commun�ty Serv�ces Adv�sory Comm�ttee makes recommendat�ons to C�ty Counc�l regard�ng pol�c�es and programs assoc�ated w�th commun�ty serv�ces, natural resources and related �ssues.

MembersRob�n Campbell Mel�nda CarrDona G�vensTodd Man�fold Thomas Merr�tt, Chair Randy RothD�ane Se�ple

Dublin Architectural Review Board The Arch�tectural Rev�ew Board rev�ews all plans to mod�fy any s�te, �nclud�ng landscap�ng, w�th�n the l�m�ts of the Arch�tectural Rev�ew D�str�ct (H�stor�c D�str�ct) and outly�ng h�stor�c propert�es.

Members Clayton Bryan, Vice ChairTom Curr�eThomas Holton, Chair L�nda K�ckW�ll�am Souders

Valuable ParticipantsOther Jurisdictions & OrganizationsC�ty of Columbus, Oh�o C�ty of Frankl�n, TennesseeC�ty of H�ll�ard, Oh�oOh�o H�stor�c Preservat�on OfficeUn�on County Eng�neerFrankl�n County Eng�neerWash�ngton Townsh�p

Volunteer FacilitatorsMary Wood AndersonKe�th BlosserAmel�a CostanzoClay BryanKathy BryanLesl�e Dyb�ecBob FathmanLyle FlowerTom HoltonMatt HuffmanClaud�a HusakJack P�gmanJenn�fer RauchJudson RexDav�d SchwartzJenn�fer S�monetteR�ch We�r�chPete Zawaly

Past MembersKev�n BalesDav�d LarsonAllan Staub R�chard Taylor

Past MembersDav�d Cecutt�B�ll EstabrookR�chard Termeer

Dublin Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee The Parks and Recreat�on Adv�sory Comm�ttee makes pol�cy recommendat�ons to C�ty Counc�l regard�ng parks, recreat�on, open/green space and cultural arts.

MembersJam�e BoffDav�d Cecutt�Br�dget Dr�tz, Vice ChairKenneth FrazerT�m May, ChairAmy Edwards Taylor Charles “Ch�” Weber

Past MembersKev�n CaseyAnthony Coll�nsPatr�ck Enr�ghtGa�l Mess�neoAmy Edwards Taylor