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Alleys

A red house on an alley lot

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.
Sean Scott Feb 7, 2025
A deer eats bird seed in the snow

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.
Sean Scott Jan 8, 2025
A bright yellow and orange beehive mural covers the wall of one Uptown alley

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.
Sean Scott Dec 19, 2024
The entrance to Mac & Joes

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.
Sean Scott Sep 5, 2024

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