CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — Circleville City Council has approved the annexation of nearly 370 acres along Bell Station Road, planned for a large residential development planned on the city’s north side.
Council voted Tuesday to approve Ordinance No. 09.53.2026, accepting the annexation of approximately 369.62 acres into the city.
The annexation was processed as an expedited Type 1 annexation under Ohio law after property owners filed a petition with the Pickaway County Board of Commissioners on May 14.
Circleville and Circleville Township have an existing annexation cooperation agreement that allows certain annexations to proceed through an expedited process when 100% of the property owners sign the petition.
The Circleville/Circleville Township Joint Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval of the annexation following its July 15 meeting.
Development planned for site
The annexation clears the way for further planning of Scioto Preserve, a proposed residential development that would bring a mix of housing and amenities to the area.
City planning documents describe the development as including multifamily housing near a dog park and clubhouse with a swimming pool, along with two sections of single-family homes.
Plans also call for stormwater retention ponds, buffer plantings and walking paths along Dry Run creek.
The project still must go through the city’s development review process.
Circleville’s Planning & Zoning Commission is scheduled to consider a preliminary planned unit development application for the property at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 7 in Circleville City Council chambers.
Township to continue fire and EMS coverage
Although the property is now within the city limits, Circleville Township will continue providing fire and emergency medical services to the area until the city assumes those responsibilities for the new development.
The city said the arrangement follows the same approach used for the nearby River Ridge subdivision on North Court Street, where the township continues to provide emergency services.
Further details about the size, phasing and final layout of Scioto Preserve are expected to be addressed as the development moves through the city’s planning and zoning process.
As for the North Court US-23 intersection Mayor Blanton explained in Council chambers on Tuesday that a meeting with ODOT was planned for this week.
