City of Niles receives grant for zoning updates
Wednesday, the Ohio Department of Development announced a total of $1.5 million in grants to assist with these efforts and pave the way for new housing development. The funding comes from the new Housing Technical Assistance Program.
The City of Niles is receiving $50,000 and was the only local community on the list.
'Zoning regulations can shape the future of a community — for better or worse,' said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Department of Development, in a statement. 'By helping our local partners modernize these policies, we're giving them the tools to attract investment, remove barriers to housing, and support long-term growth that fits the needs of their residents.'
Funding can be used for contracting services or internal planning work to update comprehensive plans or zoning codes. Other eligible expenses included public meeting costs, administrative support and fees associated with zoning revisions.
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