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Zoning Committee

Monday, December 8, 2025 · 6:30 PM AM · City Council Chambers, Rm 231

TL;DR

The Columbus City Zoning Committee approved several rezonings and variances that will allow for new residential and manufacturing developments across different city districts. These changes primarily involve modifying property use standards to accommodate multi-unit housing, child care facilities, and limited manufacturing spaces.

Key Decisions

  • Ridge Street Rezoning to Limited Manufacturing Passed
  • Olentangy River Road Property Rezoned to Apartment Residential Passed
  • Variance for Four-Unit Dwelling at N. Miami Avenue Passed
  • Variance for Type A Family Child Care Home on Romona Place Passed
  • Building Setback Amendment for Riverside Drive Property Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. 3187-2025 To amend Ordinance #1460-2015, passed June 22, 2015, and Ordinance #2912-2025, passed December 7, 2015, for property located at 6000 RIVERSIDE DR. (43017), by repealing Section 3 and replacing it with new Section 3 to modify the building setback along Riverside Drive within the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning Amendment #Z15-006B).
    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:

  2. 3262-2025 To rezone 1037 RIDGE ST. (43215), being 1.04± acres located on the south side of Ridge Street, 200± feet west of Waterman Avenue, From: AR-O, Apartment-Office District, To: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Rezoning #Z24-063).
    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:

  3. 3268-2025 To rezone 3654 OLENTANGY RIVER RD. (43214), being 3.50± acres located on the east side of Olentangy River Road, 150± feet north of Colonial Parkway, From: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, To: L-AR-3, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-032).
    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:

  4. 3263-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3311.28(a), Less objectionable uses, 3312.21(D), Landscaping and screening; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3321.05, Vision clearance; 3363.24, Building lines in an M-manufacturing district; 3363.27(b)(2), Height and area regulations, and 3363.41(A), Storage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1037 RIDGE ST. (43215), to allow reduced development standards for limited manufacturing and storage uses in the L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Council Variance #CV24-146).
    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:

  5. 3263-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3311.28(a), Less objectionable uses, 3312.21(D), Landscaping and screening; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3321.05, Vision clearance; 3363.24, Building lines in an M-manufacturing district; 3363.27(b)(2), Height and area regulations, and 3363.41(A), Storage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1037 RIDGE ST. (43215), to allow reduced development standards for limited manufacturing and storage uses in the L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Council Variance #CV24-146).
    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:

  6. 3263-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3311.28(a), Less objectionable uses, 3312.21(D), Landscaping and screening; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3321.05, Vision clearance; 3363.24, Building lines in an M-manufacturing district; 3363.27(b)(2), Height and area regulations, and 3363.41(A), Storage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1037 RIDGE ST. (43215), to allow reduced development standards for limited manufacturing and storage uses in the L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Council Variance #CV24-146).
    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:

  7. 3265-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.29, Parking space; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; 3332.25(B), Maximum side yards required; and 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 183 N. MIAMI AVE. (43203), to allow a four-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-084).
    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:

  8. 3265-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.29, Parking space; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; 3332.25(B), Maximum side yards required; and 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 183 N. MIAMI AVE. (43203), to allow a four-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-084).
    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:

  9. 3265-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.29, Parking space; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; 3332.25(B), Maximum side yards required; and 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 183 N. MIAMI AVE. (43203), to allow a four-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-084).
    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:

  10. 3269-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.033, R-2, residential district; and 3312.49(C), Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1174 ROMONA PL. (43204), to allow a Type A family child care home with reduced parking in the R-2, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-074).
    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:

  11. 3269-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.033, R-2, residential district; and 3312.49(C), Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1174 ROMONA PL. (43204), to allow a Type A family child care home with reduced parking in the R-2, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-074).
    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:

  12. 3269-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.033, R-2, residential district; and 3312.49(C), Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1174 ROMONA PL. (43204), to allow a Type A family child care home with reduced parking in the R-2, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-074).
    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:

  13. 3270-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.29, Parking space; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3333.03, AR-3 apartment residential district use; 3333.15(C), Basis of computing area; 3333.18, Building lines; and 3333.24, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3654 OLENTANGY RIVER RD. (43214), to allow commercial vehicular access in the L-AR-3, Limited Apartment Residential District, and reduced development standards for an apartment building (Council Variance #CV25-063).
    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:

  14. 3270-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.29, Parking space; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3333.03, AR-3 apartment residential district use; 3333.15(C), Basis of computing area; 3333.18, Building lines; and 3333.24, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3654 OLENTANGY RIVER RD. (43214), to allow commercial vehicular access in the L-AR-3, Limited Apartment Residential District, and reduced development standards for an apartment building (Council Variance #CV25-063).
    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:

  15. 3270-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.29, Parking space; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3333.03, AR-3 apartment residential district use; 3333.15(C), Basis of computing area; 3333.18, Building lines; and 3333.24, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3654 OLENTANGY RIVER RD. (43214), to allow commercial vehicular access in the L-AR-3, Limited Apartment Residential District, and reduced development standards for an apartment building (Council Variance #CV25-063).
    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:

  16. ADJOURNED AT 7:00 P.M.
  17. REGULAR MEETING NO.60 OF CITY COUNCIL (ZONING), DECEMBER 8, 2025 AT 6:30 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
  18. ROLL CALL
  19. 19 READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
    Action: Dispense with the reading of the Journal and Approve Passed

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

  20. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL
  21. EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30 DAY LEGISLATION
  22. ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
  23. REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS
  24. 3187-2025 To amend Ordinance #1460-2015, passed June 22, 2015, and Ordinance #2912-2025, passed December 7, 2015, for property located at 6000 RIVERSIDE DR. (43017), by repealing Section 3 and replacing it with new Section 3 to modify the building setback along Riverside Drive within the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning Amendment #Z15-006B).
    Ordinance
    Action: Waive the 2nd Reading Passed

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

  25. 3262-2025 To rezone 1037 RIDGE ST. (43215), being 1.04± acres located on the south side of Ridge Street, 200± feet west of Waterman Avenue, From: AR-O, Apartment-Office District, To: L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Rezoning #Z24-063).
    Ordinance
    Action: Waive the 2nd Reading Passed

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

  26. 3268-2025 To rezone 3654 OLENTANGY RIVER RD. (43214), being 3.50± acres located on the east side of Olentangy River Road, 150± feet north of Colonial Parkway, From: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, To: L-AR-3, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-032).
    Ordinance
    Action: Waive the 2nd Reading Passed

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

  27. VARIANCES
  28. 3263-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3311.28(a), Less objectionable uses, 3312.21(D), Landscaping and screening; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3321.05, Vision clearance; 3363.24, Building lines in an M-manufacturing district; 3363.27(b)(2), Height and area regulations, and 3363.41(A), Storage, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1037 RIDGE ST. (43215), to allow reduced development standards for limited manufacturing and storage uses in the L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (Council Variance #CV24-146).
    Ordinance
    Action: Waive the 2nd Reading Passed

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

  29. 3265-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.037, R-2F residential district; 3312.29, Parking space; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3332.05(A)(4), Area district lot width requirements; 3332.14, R-2F area district requirements; 3332.18(D), Basis of computing area; 3332.25(B), Maximum side yards required; and 3332.26, Minimum side yard permitted, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 183 N. MIAMI AVE. (43203), to allow a four-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R-2F, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-084).
    Ordinance
    Action: Waive the 2nd Reading Passed

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

  30. 3269-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.033, R-2, residential district; and 3312.49(C), Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1174 ROMONA PL. (43204), to allow a Type A family child care home with reduced parking in the R-2, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-074).
    Ordinance
    Action: Waive the 2nd Reading Passed

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

  31. 3270-2025 To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.29, Parking space; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3333.03, AR-3 apartment residential district use; 3333.15(C), Basis of computing area; 3333.18, Building lines; and 3333.24, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 3654 OLENTANGY RIVER RD. (43214), to allow commercial vehicular access in the L-AR-3, Limited Apartment Residential District, and reduced development standards for an apartment building (Council Variance #CV25-063).
    Ordinance
    Action: Waive the 2nd Reading Passed

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

  32. 32 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: