Apartments, commercial sites proposed along U.S. 42 in Plain City
Plain City News
February 7, 2025
Plain City is considering a concept plan for a new development in the village. The site, shown above in yellow, would bring apartments and commercial lots to the land on the west side of U.S. 42, near Pastime Park. Plans came before council at the most recent meeting and will now go back to the planning commission for possible zoning changes. (Graphic submitted)

Apartments, commercial sites proposed along U.S. 42 in Plain City

By Michael Williamson 

Plain City Council heard the first concept plan for a proposed development that could bring some apartment units and commercial spaces into the village.

Dwight McCabe, with the McCabe Companies, presented the plan for what is known as the Ballantyne property on U.S. 42 at a recent council meeting aft...

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