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Zoning Committee

Monday, October 20, 2025 · 6:30 PM AM · City Council Chambers, Rm 231

TL;DR

The Columbus City Zoning Committee held its 50th meeting, focusing primarily on rezoning and variance requests for various properties across the city. The meeting involved several changes to land use designations, allowing for new residential and commercial developments with modified building standards.

Key Decisions

  • Rezoning 2410 Demorest Rd from Rural to Apartment Residential Passed as Amended
  • Allowing increased building height for multi-unit residential at 2025 S. High St Passed
  • Rezoning Oakland Park Ave property to Commercial Planned Development Passed
  • Variance for two-unit dwelling with reduced standards at 1097-1099 E. 18th Ave Passed
  • Allowing a rooming house in C-4 Commercial District at 229 E. 11th Ave Passed
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Agenda

  1. REGULAR MEETING NO. 50 OF CITY COUNCIL (ZONING), MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2025 AT 6:30 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
  2. ROLL CALL
  3. 3 READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
    Action: Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, to Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve. The motion carried by the following vote:

  4. EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30 DAY LEGISLATION
  5. ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  6. REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS
  7. 2288-2025 To rezone 2410 DEMOREST RD. (43123), being 14.07± acres located on the east side of Demorest Road, 800± feet north of Black Pine Drive, From: R, Rural District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-012).
    Ordinance
    Action: Amended as submitted to the Clerk Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this Ordinance be Amended as submitted to the Clerk. The motion carried by the following vote:

  8. 2684-2025 To amend Ordinance #1750-02, passed December 2, 2002 (Z02-050), for property located at 1988 HILLIARD & ROME RD. (43026), by repealing Sections 1 and 3 and replacing with new Sections 1 and 3 to modify commitments regarding building setback line for a property in the L-C-4, Limited Commercial District (Rezoning Amendment #Z02-050A).
    Ordinance
    Action: Waive the 2nd Reading Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:

  9. 2694-2025 To rezone 1156 OAKLAND PARK AVE. (43224), being 9.07± acres located at the northeast corner of Oakland Park Avenue and Atwood Terrace, From: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, C-1, Commercial District, and R-3, Residential District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z25-022).
    Ordinance
    Action: Waive the 2nd Reading Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:

  10. VARIANCES
  11. 2289-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3333.35(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2410 DEMOREST RD. (43123), to allow increased garage height for an apartment complex in the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-025).
    Ordinance
    Action: Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, to Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit. The motion carried by the following vote:

  12. 2660-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3363.01, M-manufacturing districts; and 3309.14, Height districts, of the Columbus City codes; for the property located at 2025 S. HIGH ST. (43207), to allow multi-unit residential development with increased building height in the M, Manufacturing District (Council Variance #CV22-104).
    Ordinance
    Action: Waive the 2nd Reading Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:

  13. 2693-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1097-1099 E. 18TH AVE. (43211), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-076).
    Ordinance
    Action: Waive the 2nd Reading Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:

  14. 2695-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3361.02, Permitted uses; and 3363.41, Storage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1156 OAKLAND PARK AVE. (43224), to allow storage uses associated with a plant nursery/garden center in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance #CV25-040).
    Ordinance
    Action: Waive the 2nd Reading Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:

  15. 2696-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25, Maximum side yard required; 3332.26(C), Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 285 E. MOLER ST. (43207), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-062).
    Ordinance
    Action: Waive the 2nd Reading Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:

  16. 2701-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4, residential district; and 3312.49(C), Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2948 E. 7TH AVE. (43219), to allow a Type A family child care home with reduced parking in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance # CV25-069).
    Ordinance
    Action: Waive the 2nd Reading Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:

  17. 2702-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 229 E. 11TH AVE. (43201), to allow a rooming house in the C-4, Commercial District (Council Variance #CV23-142).
    Ordinance
    Action: Waive the 2nd Reading Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:

  18. 18 ADJOURNMENT
    Action: adjourn this Regular Meeting Passed

    A motion was made by Melissa Green, seconded by Christopher Wyche, to adjourn this Regular Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

  19. 2702-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 229 E. 11TH AVE. (43201), to allow a rooming house in the C-4, Commercial District (Council Variance #CV23-142).
    Ordinance
    Action: Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, to Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

  20. ADJOURNED AT 8:08 PM
  21. 2701-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4, residential district; and 3312.49(C), Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2948 E. 7TH AVE. (43219), to allow a Type A family child care home with reduced parking in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance # CV25-069).
    Ordinance
    Action: Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, to Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit. The motion carried by the following vote:

  22. 2696-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25, Maximum side yard required; 3332.26(C), Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 285 E. MOLER ST. (43207), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-062).
    Ordinance
    Action: Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, to Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

  23. 2695-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3361.02, Permitted uses; and 3363.41, Storage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1156 OAKLAND PARK AVE. (43224), to allow storage uses associated with a plant nursery/garden center in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance #CV25-040).
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

  24. 2695-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3361.02, Permitted uses; and 3363.41, Storage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1156 OAKLAND PARK AVE. (43224), to allow storage uses associated with a plant nursery/garden center in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance #CV25-040).
    Ordinance
    Action: Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, to Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit. The motion carried by the following vote:

  25. 2695-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3361.02, Permitted uses; and 3363.41, Storage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1156 OAKLAND PARK AVE. (43224), to allow storage uses associated with a plant nursery/garden center in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance #CV25-040).
    Ordinance
    Action: Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, to Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

  26. 2693-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1097-1099 E. 18TH AVE. (43211), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-076).
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

  27. 2693-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1097-1099 E. 18TH AVE. (43211), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-076).
    Ordinance
    Action: Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, to Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit. The motion carried by the following vote:

  28. 2660-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3363.01, M-manufacturing districts; and 3309.14, Height districts, of the Columbus City codes; for the property located at 2025 S. HIGH ST. (43207), to allow multi-unit residential development with increased building height in the M, Manufacturing District (Council Variance #CV22-104).
    Ordinance
    Action: Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, to Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

  29. 2696-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25, Maximum side yard required; 3332.26(C), Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 285 E. MOLER ST. (43207), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-062).
    Ordinance
    Action: Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, to Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit. The motion carried by the following vote:

  30. 2696-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.49, Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; 3332.25, Maximum side yard required; 3332.26(C), Minimum side yard permitted; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 285 E. MOLER ST. (43207), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-062).
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

  31. 2701-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4, residential district; and 3312.49(C), Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2948 E. 7TH AVE. (43219), to allow a Type A family child care home with reduced parking in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance # CV25-069).
    Ordinance
    Action: Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, to Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

  32. 2702-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 229 E. 11TH AVE. (43201), to allow a rooming house in the C-4, Commercial District (Council Variance #CV23-142).
    Ordinance
    Action: Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, to Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit. The motion carried by the following vote:

  33. 2702-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3356.03, C-4 permitted uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 229 E. 11TH AVE. (43201), to allow a rooming house in the C-4, Commercial District (Council Variance #CV23-142).
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

  34. 2289-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3333.35(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2410 DEMOREST RD. (43123), to allow increased garage height for an apartment complex in the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-025).
    Ordinance
    Action: Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, to Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

  35. 2289-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3333.35(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2410 DEMOREST RD. (43123), to allow increased garage height for an apartment complex in the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-025).
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved as Amended Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, that this Ordinance be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

  36. 2684-2025 To amend Ordinance #1750-02, passed December 2, 2002 (Z02-050), for property located at 1988 HILLIARD & ROME RD. (43026), by repealing Sections 1 and 3 and replacing with new Sections 1 and 3 to modify commitments regarding building setback line for a property in the L-C-4, Limited Commercial District (Rezoning Amendment #Z02-050A).
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

  37. 2660-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3363.01, M-manufacturing districts; and 3309.14, Height districts, of the Columbus City codes; for the property located at 2025 S. HIGH ST. (43207), to allow multi-unit residential development with increased building height in the M, Manufacturing District (Council Variance #CV22-104).
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

  38. 2660-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3363.01, M-manufacturing districts; and 3309.14, Height districts, of the Columbus City codes; for the property located at 2025 S. HIGH ST. (43207), to allow multi-unit residential development with increased building height in the M, Manufacturing District (Council Variance #CV22-104).
    Ordinance
    Action: Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, to Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit. The motion carried by the following vote:

  39. 2289-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3333.35(G), Private garage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2410 DEMOREST RD. (43123), to allow increased garage height for an apartment complex in the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-025).
    Ordinance
    Action: Amended as submitted to the Clerk Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, that this Ordinance be Amended as submitted to the Clerk. The motion carried by the following vote:

  40. 2694-2025 To rezone 1156 OAKLAND PARK AVE. (43224), being 9.07± acres located at the northeast corner of Oakland Park Avenue and Atwood Terrace, From: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, C-1, Commercial District, and R-3, Residential District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z25-022).
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

  41. 2288-2025 To rezone 2410 DEMOREST RD. (43123), being 14.07± acres located on the east side of Demorest Road, 800± feet north of Black Pine Drive, From: R, Rural District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-012).
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved as Amended Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nicholas Bankston, that this Ordinance be Approved as Amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

  42. 2701-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.039, R-4, residential district; and 3312.49(C), Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2948 E. 7TH AVE. (43219), to allow a Type A family child care home with reduced parking in the R-4, Residential District (Council Variance # CV25-069).
    Ordinance
    Action: Approved Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

  43. 2693-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.49(C), Required parking; and 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1097-1099 E. 18TH AVE. (43211), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-076).
    Ordinance
    Action: Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council Passed

    A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Melissa Green, to Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council. The motion carried by the following vote: