What’s Happening in Sylvania?
Check this page for highlighted events and current announcements. This page, as well as Facebook and Twitter, are ways that we can communicate with our residents and others in order to bring them the most up-to-date information.
Important 2025 Downtown Construction Information
The City of Sylvania is thrilled to announce the start of Phase 1 construction for the Downtown Improvement Project. The project is set to commence on February 20, 2025. For all details on construction and progress updates, please visit the “Sylvania Strong” Chamber of Commerce website: https://www.sylvaniachamber.org/sylvania-strong.
PUBLIC NOTICE – Seeking Candidates for SAJRD Board of Trustees
The Council of the City of Sylvania, Ohio is seeking candidates to serve a term on the Sylvania Area Joint Recreation District Board of Trustees. Due to a vacancy, there is one (1) term available expiring on December 31, 2027. Applicants are required to be residents of the City of Sylvania. This is an unpaid position and the term runs through December 31, 2027 with a possibility of re-appointment. The board meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 a.m. at Tam-O-Shanter, 7060 Sylvania Avenue, Sylvania, Ohio 43560 as needed. Send a letter of intent, resume, and three (3) references to: Laura Bigelow, Clerk of Council, 6730 Monroe Street, Sylvania, OH 43560 or email lbigelow@cityofsylvania.com Phone number is 419-885-8926. The Employee & Community Relations Committee will review the applications of all interested persons and will conduct interviews with finalists for the appointment the week of February 24, 2025.
DEADLINE to apply: February 20, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
Upcoming Roundabout Discussion on March 3, 2025
The Sylvania City Council Streets Committee will meet, on Monday, March 3, 2025 at 7:00pm, prior to the Council meeting at 7:30pm, in Council Chambers, 6635 Maplewood Avenue, for a discussion on roundabouts. Please feel free to attend and ask your questions.
PRESS RELEASE – Erie St. & Monroe St. Roundabout & Resurfacing Project
CLICK HERE for more information.
Natural Gas Aggregation Program Information
The City’s current NOAC Natural Gas Aggregation Program has been paused starting with the May, 2024 billing period. All current natural gas aggregation customers will be returned to Columbia Gas of Ohio at this time. When the program resumes, Archer Energy will be the supplier beginning October, 2024 billing period through May, 2026. CLICK HERE for more information.
Information on the US23/Monroe Street Interchange Project
A public meeting was held on May 9, 2023 at Northview High School.
Click Here for more information on the project.
Legal Notice to Cut Weeds
To all owners, lessees, agents or tenants owning or having charge of land within the City of Sylvania, Ohio, which has noxious weeds and/or rank vegetation about to spread or mature seeds growing on same, take notice that the said noxious weeds and/or rank vegetation must be cut and destroyed within ten (10) days after the date of publication of this notice. Failure to comply with this notice shall result in the Director of Public Service causing such noxious weeds and/or rank vegetation to be cut and/or destroyed. All costs and expenses, including costs of giving notice, incurred by the City, in cutting and/or destroying said noxious weeds and/or rank vegetation shall be a lien upon the property from which they are removed and if the same are not paid within twenty (20) days after they are incurred by the City, they shall be certified to the County Auditor who shall place the same on the tax duplicate, with the interest and penalties allowed by law, and they shall be collected as other municipal taxes are collected.
Important Information on Managing Through a Power Outage From First Energy
Please click here to read important information on how to manage safely through a power outage. With the possible threat of severe weather on the horizon, we want all our residents to stay safe and be informed.
Downtown Transportation Improvements Project & Downtown Vision Planning
CLICK HERE for exciting information on 2 new projects getting underway in the near future.
Keeping Rights-of-Way Clear From Obstructions
A letter has recently been sent out to some City residents regarding rights-of-way obstructions. CLICK HERE to view the letter and to stay informed.
Sylvania Consumer Confidence Report
The City of Sylvania’s water system met all EPA drinking water health standards for the 2023 calendar year. An electronic copy of the Consumer Confidence Report can be found at www.cityofsylvania.com/ccr. Paper copies can be picked up at the Utility Billing Office, or mailed to you. If you would like to request a copy call 419-885-8733 or email utilities@cityofsylvania.com.
TIF District Being Considered for Downtown Area
The City of Sylvania is considering establishing a TIF (Tax Increment Financing) in the Downtown Area. To find out more about a TIF please click on the links below. If you have any questions on this contact Bill Sanford with the City of Sylvania at 419-885-0482 or bsanford@cityofsylvania.com.
Did You Know Mobile Food Truck Registration is a Yearly Requirement?
The City of Sylvania requires all mobile food venders to obtain a City of Sylvania Registration to operate a mobile food vehicle in the City. This is a yearly requirement (January – December) and is required prior to operating in the City of Sylvania.
There are four steps to take to obtain an approved registration in the City:
- Complete and pass a Fire Inspection from the Sylvania Township Fire Department. This can be done by contacting the Sylvania Township Fire Department at 419-882-7676 ext. 1670. Mobile Food Vehicles are required to be inspected yearly and are subject to random spot inspections.
Sylvania Township Fire Food Truck Inspections
- Please call for an appointment at 419-882-7676 ext. 1670 Complete and pass a Lucas County Health Department inspection. The Lucas County Health Department can be reached by contacting 419-213-6250. The form can be found at:
- Complete a registration with the City of Sylvania Tax Department. The Sylvania City Tax Department can be reached by contacting 419-885-8940. The form can be found at:
http://www.cityofsylvania.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/FoodTruckApp2021.pdf
- Complete a City of Sylvania Mobile Food Venders Registration. You can reach the City of Sylvania Zoning Office by contacting 419-885-8948. The form for the City Zoning Registration can be located with the following link:
http://www.cityofsylvania.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/FoodTruckApp2021.pdf
For submission, you must have completed and provide written approvals from the following: Sylvania Township Fire Inspection, Lucas County Health Department Inspection, and the City of Sylvania Tax Registration. Full packets can be delivered to the City of Sylvania Zoning Office with payment of $100. We accept cash, check, or money order.
The full information packet (including all submission forms) can be found with the following link:
http://www.cityofsylvania.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/FoodTruckApp2021.pdf
Harroun Park River Trail Stream Restoration Project.
This project aims to improve streambank conditions to reduce the amount of sediments and attached nutrients entering Ten Mile Creek, which eventually flows to Lake Erie. This project, along with many others being implemented across the region, will help make progress towards water quality improvement efforts undertaken by
the State of Ohio in an effort to help combat harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie. Click here for more details!
Clear Choices Clean Water
The Stormwater Coalition has launched a new web-based educational program called Clear Choices Clean Water-Greater Toledo Lake Erie. This program aims to educate residents on how to keep Lake Erie clean. Take a moment to visit the site by clicking on the following link: http://toledolakeerie.clearchoicescleanwater.org/
