Council approves updated building regulations
Council unanimously adopted five pieces of legislation that update a part of the City’s building codes regarding changes that residents might want to make on their property. “My aim was to make it easier for people to understand. The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) will be more for those special cases,” said Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz. “We used a little common sense to see what changes were needed.” The first piece of legislation states that “it has been determined that the current regulations governing the type and number of structures permitted to be constructed in residential yards ....
City Council votes to keep the ban on fireworks
The North Royalton City Council voted to join surrounding cities, such as Strongsville and Broadview Heights, in the ban of fireworks. The North Royalton City Council has been discussing whether to continue to ban the setting off of fireworks in the city, yield to the recent state law adoption, legalizing fireworks on certain days, or create a hybrid law, that would allow it only on certain days. On October 27, 2021 the Ohio General Assembly passed and on November 6, 2021, Governor Mike Define signed House Bill 172, legalizing the use of consumer fireworks. Before that time, it was legal to p ....
Bring the family to the NR Fire Dept. Open House & Safety Fair
North Royalton Fire Department will hold the Annual Open House & Safety Fair on Saturday, May 14, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at North Royalton Fire Department, Station #1, 7000 Royalton Road. The Safety Fair will kick off National EMS Week and include several special exhibits pertaining to safety issues relating to children and adults. It’s a wonderful family event with many things to see and do. The Fire Department’s apparatus will be on display for everyone to see and walk through, along with many safety displays including: The North Royalton Police Department, along with some of the ....
Council defeats legislation for cameras
The North Royalton City Council defeated the legislation that would allow for the installation and leasing of 15 plate-reading cameras at its April 19 meeting. The measure went down 4-2, with Ward 1 Council Representative John Nickel and Ward 3 Council Representative Joanne Krejci casting the only affirmative votes. Ward 4 Council Representative Jeremy Dietrich was absent. The ordinance was introduced by Ward 6 Rep Mike Wos and Ward 4 Rep Jeremy Dietrich at the March 15 meeting, that would have authorized the Mayor to enter into a 24-month agreement with Flock Falcon Cameras, Installation and ....
Heavier penalties imposed for failing to stop for school bus
Drivers who violate the law and fail to stop for a school bus that is in the process of dropping off children will be guilty of a first-degree misdemeanor, now that the North Royalton City Council has adopted a stricter penalty for that infraction. The measure was unanimously adopted at the April 18 City Council meeting. Currently, according to the Laws of the state of Ohio: - Drivers approaching a school bus in any direction must stop at least ten feet from the front or rear of the school bus. They cannot proceed until the school bus resumes motion or the school bus driver motions for the d ....