Upper Arlington City Council recently approved making amendments to the City’s non-discrimination ordinance to include source of income protections for housing rentals. Ordinance 38-2024, which takes effect mid-July, updates relevant sections of Chapter 525 – Unlawful Discriminatory Practices – of the City’s Code of Ordinances. This new provision prohibits landlords from discriminating against renters who rely on income sources other…
Mayor’s Court for the City of Upper Arlington has been rescheduled from Thursday, July 4, 2024, to Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 1 pm. This is due to the Fourth of July holiday. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. For more information, please contact the Clerk of Courts at 614-583-5060, Monday-Friday from 8 am-5…
As we approach the Fourth of July holiday, we want to remind you about a change in hours at our Parks & Recreation facilities. Please take note of the following schedule changes (Note: we recently updated these hours from what has previously been published - of note, Northam Tennis will now be closed on July 3 to accommodate fireworks setup):…
It’s no secret that UA knows how to put on an incredible Independence Day celebration, thanks to the hard work of the all-volunteer UA Civic Association (UACA). With this year’s theme – Back in Black and Gold, featuring Margie Pizzuti, a longtime community service leader as the Parade Grand Marshal – the community’s Fourth of July traditions are not to…
After many months of construction, the exterior of the Bob Crane Community Center is transforming into the design team's vision, as depicted by the series of renderings we've shared previously. The terracota tiles - arguably the most distinctive design feature of the facility - are being installed, a phase in the construction process that will bring much of the building…
Notice is hereby given that a petition for forfeiture will be filed in Franklin County, Ohio Common Pleas Court against the following property that was seized by Upper Arlington Police on the date shown. The property is being held by the Upper Arlington Police Department. Any person having an ownership or security interest in the property may contest the pending Court…
By UA Fire Battalion Chief Alan Thompson The Fourth of July in Upper Arlington is without peer. The City celebrates with a first class parade and an outstanding fireworks display. There is a Party in the Park with great live music and top notch food. There are class reunions, baseball games, block parties and more. Unfortunately, the week surrounding the Fourth…
By Battalion Chief Chris Moore UA Fire Division As the warm weather invites us to dive into the cool waters of swimming pools, it’s crucial to remember that safety should always come first. Whether you're enjoying a backyard pool or a community aquatic center, following essential safety guidelines can prevent accidents and ensure a fun experience for everyone. Key Safety…
After transitioning the terms of its various Boards and Commissions to occur within the same timeframe each year, City Council recently voted to confirm a slate of appointments and reappointments, per the following: Board of Tax Review: Edward Bernert, Dr. Ann Gabriel Board of Zoning and Planning: Shannon Tolliver (reappointment), Marianne Mitchell (reappointment), Richard Todd Boyer City Tree Commission: JP…
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy our beautiful parks and neighborhoods, and it’s a time when we see a marked increase in residents out walking with their dogs. It’s also a time when we typically receive an increase in complaints about negative encounters with dogs running loose in the parks. While dog owners have every right to enjoy our…
The City of Upper Arlington is moving forward with the next phase of the Redding Road resurfacing project budgeted for 2025 that includes new pavement surface and spot curb replacement. The need to reconfigure the area between Fishinger Road and Zollinger Road stemmed from concerns over speeding and safety as well as a desire to add multimodal options. To address…
A portion of Kioka Avenue, located south of Fishinger Road, will be closed on Tuesday, June 18 and Wednesday, June 19 for infrastructure work. Construction crews working on Phase 2 of the Fishinger Road Reconstruction Project will be installing electrical conduit across the roadway for new traffic signals and streetlights, as well as pouring cement to stabilize the intersection. A…
In observance of Juneteenth, pool hours have been adjusted on Wednesday, June 19. All UA City pools will be open from Noon-8 pm. Normal hours of operation will resume on Thursday, June 20. Read more on Aquatics here.
In recent weeks, we have observed an increase in panhandling throughout the Upper Arlington community. While panhandling itself is not illegal, we want to remind everyone of the city ordinance that restricts individuals from entering the roadway and obstructing traffic to accept cash, food, or other items from vehicles. Our Police Division along with UA CARES have been actively responding…
As the physical construction of the Bob Crane Community Center continues, the City’s Parks & Recreation Department is building out its operations plans in readiness for opening day. This includes taking a deep dive into the equipment and materials needed to furnish and run the facility, mapping out hours of operation, programming, staffing, as well as developing a budget and…