Oxford introduces alley lot legislation and update to tobacco licensing
Ordinances introduced during a Feb. 4 City Council meeting could clarify Oxford's approach to alley development if passed.
Alley Lots
Oxford extends alley development moratorium, considers further deer management actions
City Council has once again extended an alley lot development moratorium as the Planning Commission considers solutions to public service challenges posed by the lots.
As Oxford officials consider solutions to improve alleys, staff raise public safety concerns
Today, Oxford's alleys are primarily used as cut-throughs and routes for deliveries and waste management. City officials want to see more creative uses of the spaces, but city staff warn that could come with logistical and safety concerns.
Alley lot moratorium extended, city votes to let lease option agreement for solar project expire
Developers will have to wait until January for a moratorium on alley lot development to lift. After three years of waiting for progress on a solar project, City Council voted to let the current option to lease agreement expire.
Alley development moratorium may need extension, city staff says
A moratorium on alley development may need to be extended to give city staff time to draft recommendations. Also, a new traffic signal is planned for Oxford-Reily Road.