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South Russell is home to approximately 4,000 residents and is located at the western edge of Geauga County, Ohio. The 4 mile long by 1 mile wide village is a residential community with unique character and rural “at home” charm. South Russell students attend the highly acclaimed Chagrin Falls School System.
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Council Meetings
South Russell Village Council Meetings are streamed live on YouTube when possible. Tune in to our YouTube channel to stream meetings live, and to view past meetings. For a list of upcoming meetings, please see the Village website calendar. Meetings are currently being held in person and are open to the public. If you would like to be added to the meeting agenda, please contact the Fiscal Officer by phone 440-338-6700 ext. 221 or email fiscalofficer@southrussell.com no later than the Wednesday before the meeting. Individuals wishing to address Council must appear in person. Comments made in the YouTube channel chat box are public comment only.
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Important Information
Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given of a public hearing of the Village of South Russell Council on July 11, 2021 at 6:45 p.m. to consider the following amendments to the Village of South Russell Zoning Code to include requiring fees instead of deposits for zoning permits from all applicable sections: (a) to amend Section 3.04(b)(2) of the Zoning Code to refer to fee instead of a deposit for development approval; (b) Section 3.04(g) of the Zoning Code to eliminate reference to deducting costs incurred from deposits for development approval; (c) to amend Sections 3.05(a)(2), 3.06(a)(2), and 3.07(a)(2) of the Zoning Code to refer to fee instead of deposit for conditional use permits, amendments, and appeals; (d) to amend Section 3.10 of the Zoning Code to eliminate the reference to the treatment and balance of deposit; and (e) to amend Schedule 1 of the Zoning Code to refer to fee instead of deposits throughout fee schedule.
All of the proposed amendments are available for inspection below and at Village Hall.
Proposed Amendments to the Zoning Code
Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given of a public hearing of the Village of South Russell Council on August 8, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. to consider an amendment to the Village of South Russell Zoning Code, specifically to amend certain zoning related fees in Schedule 1 of the Zoning Code.
The proposed amendment to certain zoning related fees in Schedule 1 of the Zoning Code is available for inspection below and at Village Hall.
Proposed Amendments to the Zoning Code
LEGAL NOTICE
In accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 721.15 (D), the Village of South Russell passed Resolution No. 2022-06 expressing its intent to sell personal property, including motor vehicles acquired for the use of municipal offices and departments, and road machinery, equipment, tools, or supplies, which are not needed for public use, or is obsolete or unfit for the use for which it was acquired, by internet auction. Pursuant to the terms of the Resolution, internet auctions will be conducted according to the rules and regulations of GovDeals. Interested bidders may view property placed for auction and may place bids for such property by going to the GovDeals website at www.govdeals.com. Any such auction will remain open for bidding for a period of not less than fifteen (15) consecutive days, including Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. Information about bidding on GovDeals may be obtained from GovDeals, Monday – Friday, 8 am – 6 pm ET at (800) 613-0156.
