News from BG: June 8, 2022
City of Bowling Green Draft Zoning Code Update

The City of Bowling Green has taken on the important and monumental task of updating the Zoning Code and Zoning Map, with the help of a company named ZoneCo. The Zoning Code was first adopted in 1975, with minor amendments occurring as need or requested over the decades. This project was identified as a priority to help align the Zoning Code with the recommendations of recent City Comprehensive Plan documents (the Future Land Use Plan and Community Action Plan). The goals of the update are: simplification and modernization, removal of barriers to new businesses, the creation of a walkable urban center, local identity and placemaking, housing options, maintenance of neighborhoods, and health and fitness.

On June 1, the Draft Zoning Code, in its entirety, was introduced to the public at the Planning Commission meeting.

Public comments will be accepted online via the City’s website until July 1, 2022. Opportunities for public comment will also be available at future Planning Commission and City Council meetings and required public hearings. Comments received through the City webpage will be sent to the Planning Commission and City Council weekly until the July 1, 2022 deadline.
Concerts in the Park return to City Park June 12

The City of Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department, title sponsor, B.G. Transit and supporting sponsors, BGSU Division of Student Affairs, Otterbein SeniorLife Pemberville, and Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial are excited to announce the return of Concerts in the Park on Sundays in June and July. These live performances are free to attend and begin at 7:00 PM at the Needle Hall stage at City Park. In the case of inclement weather, concerts will be moved into the atrium of the Veteran’s Building.

Scheduled performers this year include the following:

June 12-Bowling Green Community Area Bands
June 19- Jeff Tucker Band
June 26- Kerry Patrick Clark
July 3- No concert scheduled due to the 4th of July weekend
July 10- Joe Baker Band
July 17- Swingmania

For questions or more information, call (419) 354-6223.
Annual Pork-A-Lean Fundraiser for Fireworks

The Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce and Belleville Brother’s Meat are happy to present their Annual Pork-A-Lean Fundraiser for the BG Community Fireworks. The fundraiser is scheduled for Wednesday, June 15, 2022 from 4:00-7:00 pm at WLI’s Downtown BG Farmers Market located at the corner of South Main and Clough Streets.

As in previous years, this event is donation based.
The Pork-A-Lean tents will be set up on the southeast corner of the Market and guests will be asked to line up along the east side of the Market to place their order.

Executive Director Mary Hinkelman stated “Thanks to Belleville Brother’s Meat for working with us yet once again on our Pork-A-Lean fundraiser. It has become an annual tradition that people really look forward to, and they are supporting the community fireworks too!”
Stop out to see your friends and neighbors and enjoy the “world famous” Belleville Brother’s Pork-A-Lean sandwich.
Flag Day & Elder Abuse Awareness Event Planned

June is National Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and June 14 is Flag Day. In recognition of both, the Wood County Department of Job and Family Services, the Wood County Committee on Aging, and the City of Bowling Green are partnering to hold an event for the community.

This joint event will take place on Tuesday, June 14, at 10 a.m., at the Wood County Senior Center, 140 S. Grove Street, Bowling Green. Attendees are encouraged to wear purple for elder abuse awareness.

The event will kick off with Flag Day recognition beginning at 10 a.m. with a pause for the Pledge, and a Flag Day proclamation from the office of the Bowling Green Mayor.

The presentation in recognition of Elder Abuse Awareness will begin following the Flag Day festivities and will include featured speaker Judge Dave Woessner, Wood County Court of Common Pleas – Probate Division, and proclamations from several local elected officials.
Oak St./City Administration Building Parking Lot Closure: June 13th - 28th
In order to relocate a combined sewer, in preparation of the construction of the new City Building, Oak St. will be closed and vehicle access to the City Administration Building Parking Lot will be blocked June 13th – June 28th.

Those visiting the City Administration Building should park in the north section of the Wood County Library’s Parking Lot or in Public Parking Lot #4. Pedestrian access to the City Administration Building will be maintained via the crosswalk/sidewalk at Oak and Church. Concrete barriers will be placed along the sidewalk for safety.

As the work progresses, the Church St. and W. Oak St. intersection will be closed to through traffic for a few days within the June 13th – 28th timeframe. A lane closure on Main St. will also be necessary.

The timeframe of this closure is dependent on weather and progress of work. Crews will be working 10-hour days and Saturdays to complete this portion of the project as quickly and efficiently as possible.