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SUP 631 S. Reynolds Road
Washington Local Schools Operations Building
Zoning & Planning
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Granting a Special Use Permit for Used Auto Sales for the property located at 631 S. Reynolds Road, in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; subject to certain conditions; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
By application (SUP25-0041) filed with the City of Toledo Central Permit Center, a request for a Special Use Permit for Used Auto Sales for the property located at 631 S. Reynolds Road, in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; was submitted to the Toledo City Plan Commission for its review and recommendation.
On February 12, 2026, the Toledo City Plan Commission recommended approval for the request for granting a Special Use Permit for Used Auto Sales for the property located at 631 S. Reynolds Road, in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.
On March 18, 2025, the Toledo City Council Zoning and Planning Committee recommended approval for the request for granting a Special Use Permit for Used Auto Sales for the property located at 631 S. Reynolds Road, in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.
Summary
NOW THEREFORE Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That granting a Special Use Permit for Used Auto Sales for the property located at 631 S. Reynolds Road, in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, be and the same is hereby approved, subject to the conditions contained in Section 2 hereof which must be complied with, as to the property more fully described as follows:
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SECTION 2. That the approval of the granting of a Special Use Permit for Used Auto Sales for the property located at 631 S. Reynolds Road, in the City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, be subject to compliance with the twenty-two (22) conditions as follows:
The following twenty-two (22) conditions listed by agency of origin. Applicants are encouraged to contact each of the agencies to address compliance with their conditions:
Division of Traffic Management
1. One (1) van accessible parking spot with an 8’ loading aisle is required per TMC 1107.1701 & 1107.1702.
Division of Engineering Services
2. Whereas existing private storm sewers should be shown on the plan but are not, SPR applicant hereby acknowledges the presence of two parallel storm sewers that are their responsibility to maintain, one to the west of the building and one to the east, which convey drainage from the adjacent southern private property, drain through the subject property, and continue through the adjacent northern private property.
Division of Environmental Services
3. Applicant hall maintain compliance with the City of Toledo’s Storm Water regulations as specified in the Toledo Municipal Code. Special attention must be paid to all potential storm water impacts from the modification of the site, including but not limited to long-term operation and maintenance of existing structural and non-structural Best Management Practices.
a. Notification shall be made to the Division of Environmental Services (419-936-3015) no later than three days prior to commencement of construction activities.
b. Construction BMPs shall be in place prior to the start of construction activities.
c. SWP3 inspection reports shall be kept on site with the SWP3 and readily accessible during normal working hours. (this comment is specific for sites above 2,500 square ft)
4. Applicant shall maintain compliance with Ohio EPA’s General Storm Water NPDES permit programs.
5. Applicant is strongly encouraged to install permanent inlet filters with oil absorbent pillow in parking lot catch basins to treat stormwater.
6. Applicant is strongly encouraged to include multiple green infra-structure measures to minimize runoff and increase infiltration, and to minimize the amount of new and/or additional impervious surface on the site.
7. Applicant is strongly encouraged to plant native, low maintenance and non-invasive trees, shrubs and perennials. Information is at <https://ohiodnr.gov/wps/portal/gov/odnr/discover-and-learn/plants-trees/invasive-plants>; a list of invasive plants and alternative species can be downloaded from https://www.oipc.info/uploads/5/8/6/5/58652481/ alternatives_to_ohio_invasive_plant_species.pdf <https://www.oipc.info/uploads/5/8/6/5/58652481/%20alternatives_to_ohio_invasive_plant_species.pdf>
8. Applicant shall maintain compliance with the City of Toledo and the State of Ohio’s Air Quality Regulations applicable in the Toledo Municipal Code and the Ohio Administrative Code including, but not limited to the Asbestos and the Anti-Noise Laws.
Plan Commission
9. No elevated displays, lifts, or metal structures used in conjunction with the display of motor vehicles shall be permitted without an amendment to this Special Use Permit.
10. All used motor vehicles parked or displayed outdoors shall be operable and conform to Chapter 337, Safety and Equipment, of the Traffic Code.
11. Repairs and service of inoperable auto and RV motor vehicles shall be conducted wholly within an enclosed structure.
12. Off-street parking spaces for customers/employees shall be clearly delineated from spots within the outdoor display area. Acceptable as depicted on site plan submitted 2/4/26.
13. The number of off-street parking spaces shall not exceed one (1) space for every 5,000 square feet of open sales area per TMC§1107.0400.
14. A fifteen-foot (15’) buffer of landscaped frontage greenbelt meeting the requirements of TMC§1108.0202 is required along S. Reynolds Road. Acceptable as depicted on landscape plan submitted 2/4/26.
15. Perimeter parking lot landscaping meeting the requirements of TMC§1108.0204 is required along the northern property line where visible from the adjacent property. Acceptable as depicted on landscape plan submitted 2/4/26.
16. All site lighting shall be fully directed downward, recessed, or adequately shielded to direct light away from adjacent properties, rights of way, or the sky above the fixtures per TMC§1107.1908.
17. Per TMC§1113.0702(B), all nonconforming signage on the premises shall be brought fully into compliance with TMC§1113 Signs. The existing pole sign on this site shall be brought down. Acceptable as depicting in notes.
18. Future signage shall meet the standards of TMC§1113 Signs and shall obtain separate sign permits.
19. The Special Use Permit may be reviewed for compliance with the conditions of approval, negative secondary effects, and adherence to all requirements of the Toledo Municipal Code. If outstanding issues are found and not addressed the Special Use Permit may be considered for revocation.
20. Approval of the Special Use Permit will lapse after one (1) year if the criteria listed in TMC§1111.0707 have not been met.
21. Minor adjustments to the site plan that do not violate the above conditions, or the Toledo Municipal Code, may be reviewed and approved by the Director of the Toledo City Plan Commission.
22. No permits shall be issued until arrangements satisfactory to the Director of the City of Toledo Plan Commission have been made for compliance with the conditions as set forth above.
SECTION 3. That when the conditions contained herein above have been complied with, the Secretary of the Toledo City Plan Commission be and he is hereby directed to change the zoning maps to conform with the within Ordinance.
SECTION 4. That this Ordinance hereby is declared to be an emergency measure and shall be in force and effect from and after its passage. The reason for the emergency lies in the fact that same is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety and property, and for the further reason that the Ordinance must be immediately effective in order to provide for the orderly regulation and use of the property and to protect the land value in the area.
Vote on emergency clause: yeas _____, nays _____.
Passed: _________________, as an emergency measure: yeas _____, nays _____.
Attest: ________________________ __________________________________
Clerk of Council President of Council
Approved: _____________________ __________________________________
Mayor
I hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of an Ordinance passed by Council ________________________.
Attest: ________________________
Clerk of Council