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Zoning Committee approves multiple rezonings and variances on February 9, 2026
ColumbusFeb 9, 20263 min read
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The Columbus City Council Zoning Committee met on February 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM in City Council Chambers, Rm 231. Nine members were present. The Committee waived second readings and approved several rezonings and related variances for residential and commercial developments (most votes unanimous; one item passed 8–1). The meeting adjourned at 7:28 PM.
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- Approved rezoning 1100 Georgesville Green Dr. (1.87± acres) from L-C-3 to AR-1 (Rezoning #Z25-028); 2nd reading waived; approval vote recorded 8–1 (Melissa Green opposed).
- Approved rezoning 5357 Cleveland Ave. (0.30± acres) from I to CPD (Rezoning #Z23-011); 2nd reading waived; approved unanimously.
- Approved rezoning 7825 Flint Rd. (1.12± acres) from R to CPD (Rezoning #Z25-046); 2nd reading waived; approved unanimously.
- Approved rezoning 2575 W. Dublin-Granville Rd. (27.27± acres) from M-2 to L-AR-1 and L-AR-12 (Rezoning #Z24-052); 2nd reading waived; ordinance amended as submitted and approved as amended (unanimous).
- Approved rezoning 1981 S. High St. (16.41± acres) from M to AR-O (Rezoning #Z25-056); 2nd reading waived; approved unanimously.
- Granted Council variance CV25-054 for 1100 Georgesville Green Dr. to allow a reduced building setback for an apartment complex; 2nd reading waived, staff report entered, findings of staff adopted; variance approved 8–1 (Melissa Green opposed).
- Granted Council variance CV25-100 for 506 Miller Ave. to allow mixed-use development with reduced R-3 standards; 2nd reading waived, staff report entered, findings of staff adopted; variance approved unanimously.
- Granted Council variance CV24-124 for 2575 W. Dublin-Granville Rd. to allow reduced development standards for multi-unit residential in L-AR-1/L-AR-12; 2nd reading waived, staff report entered, findings adopted, ordinance amended and approved as amended (unanimous).
- Granted Council variance CV25-128 for 711 Park Rd. to allow exercise/gym facility uses in a CPD; 2nd reading waived, staff report entered, findings adopted; variance approved unanimously.
- Granted Council variance CV25-102 for 2210 Jewett Dr. to allow two-unit dwellings on six lots with reduced standards in the R district; 2nd reading waived, staff report entered, findings adopted; variance approved unanimously.
- Granted Council variance CV25-103 and CV25-... (1981 S. High St.) to allow reduced development standards for multi-unit residential in AR-O; 2nd reading waived, staff report entered, findings adopted; variance(s) approved unanimously.
- Adjourned the meeting at 7:28 PM.
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Zoning Committee
Feb 9, 2026, 12:00 AMCity Council Chambers, Rm 231scheduled
Agenda
- REGULAR MEETING NO. 6 OF CITY COUNCIL (ZONING), FEBRUARY 9, 2026 AT 6:30 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
- ROLL CALL
- READING AND DISPOSAL OF THE JOURNAL
- ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE JOURNAL
- EMERGENCY, POSTPONED AND 2ND READING OF 30 DAY LEGISLATION
- ZONING: DORANS, CHR. HARDIN, VICE CHR. ALL MEMBERS
- REZONINGS/AMENDMENTS
- To rezone 1100 GEORGESVILLE GREEN DR. (43228), being 1.87± acres located at the northeast corner of Georgesville Green Drive and Hall Road, From: L-C-3, Limited Commercial District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-028).
- To rezone 5357 CLEVELAND AVE. (43231), being 0.30± acres located at the southwest corner of Cleveland Avenue and Teakwood Drive, From: I, Institutional District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z23-011).
- To rezone 7825 FLINT RD. (43219), being 1.12± acres located on the west side of Flint Road, 259± feet north of North High Street, From: R, Rural District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z25-046).
- To rezone 2575 W. DUBLIN-GRANVILLE RD. (43235), being 27.27± acres located on the south side of West Dublin-Granville Road, at the terminus of McVey Boulevard, From: M-2, Manufacturing District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District and L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-052).
- To rezone 1981 S. HIGH ST. (43207), being 16.41± acres located on the west side of South High Street, 565± feet south of Hosack Street, From: M, Manufacturing District, To: AR-O, Apartment Office District (Rezoning # Z25-056).
- VARIANCES
- To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3333.18, Building lines, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1100 GEORGESVILLE GREEN DR. (43228), to allow a reduced building setback line for an apartment complex in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-054).
- To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.21, Landscaping and screening; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3321.05(B)(1)(2), Vision clearance; 3332.05, Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.21, Building lines; 3332.25(A)(B), Required side yards; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28, Obstructions in a required side yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 506 MILLER AVE. (43205), to allow mixed-use development with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-100).
- To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3309.14(A), Height districts; 3333.18, Building lines; 3333.255, Perimeter yard; and 3333.41(H), Standards, of the Columbus City codes; for the property located at 2575 W. DUBLIN-GRANVILLE RD. (43235), to allow reduced development standards for multi-unit residential development in the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District and L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-124).
- To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3361.02, Permitted uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 711 PARK RD. (43085), to allow exercise and gym facility uses in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance #CV25-128).
- To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.02, R-rural district; 3332.06, R-rural area district requirements; 3332.22, Building lines on corner lots-Exceptions; and 3332.25(A)(1), Required side yards, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2210 JEWETT DR. (43231), to allow two-unit dwellings on six lots with reduced development standards in the R, Rural District (Council Variance #CV25-102).
- To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.21(B), Landscaping and screening; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.49, Required parking; 3321.01, Dumpster area; 3333.18, Building lines; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City codes; for the property located at 1981 S. HIGH ST. (43207), to allow reduced development standards for a multi-unit residential development in the AR-O, Apartment Office District (Council Variance #CV25-103).
- ADJOURNMENT
- To rezone 1100 GEORGESVILLE GREEN DR. (43228), being 1.87± acres located at the northeast corner of Georgesville Green Drive and Hall Road, From: L-C-3, Limited Commercial District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-028).
- To rezone 5357 CLEVELAND AVE. (43231), being 0.30± acres located at the southwest corner of Cleveland Avenue and Teakwood Drive, From: I, Institutional District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z23-011).
- To rezone 7825 FLINT RD. (43219), being 1.12± acres located on the west side of Flint Road, 259± feet north of North High Street, From: R, Rural District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Rezoning #Z25-046).
- To rezone 2575 W. DUBLIN-GRANVILLE RD. (43235), being 27.27± acres located on the south side of West Dublin-Granville Road, at the terminus of McVey Boulevard, From: M-2, Manufacturing District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District and L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-052).
- To rezone 2575 W. DUBLIN-GRANVILLE RD. (43235), being 27.27± acres located on the south side of West Dublin-Granville Road, at the terminus of McVey Boulevard, From: M-2, Manufacturing District, To: L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District and L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z24-052).
- To rezone 1981 S. HIGH ST. (43207), being 16.41± acres located on the west side of South High Street, 565± feet south of Hosack Street, From: M, Manufacturing District, To: AR-O, Apartment Office District (Rezoning # Z25-056).
- To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3333.18, Building lines, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1100 GEORGESVILLE GREEN DR. (43228), to allow a reduced building setback line for an apartment complex in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-054).
- To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3333.18, Building lines, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1100 GEORGESVILLE GREEN DR. (43228), to allow a reduced building setback line for an apartment complex in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-054).
- To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3333.18, Building lines, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1100 GEORGESVILLE GREEN DR. (43228), to allow a reduced building setback line for an apartment complex in the AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-054).
- To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.21, Landscaping and screening; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3321.05(B)(1)(2), Vision clearance; 3332.05, Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.21, Building lines; 3332.25(A)(B), Required side yards; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28, Obstructions in a required side yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 506 MILLER AVE. (43205), to allow mixed-use development with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-100).
- To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.21, Landscaping and screening; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3321.05(B)(1)(2), Vision clearance; 3332.05, Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.21, Building lines; 3332.25(A)(B), Required side yards; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28, Obstructions in a required side yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 506 MILLER AVE. (43205), to allow mixed-use development with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-100).
- To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.21, Landscaping and screening; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3321.05(B)(1)(2), Vision clearance; 3332.05, Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.21, Building lines; 3332.25(A)(B), Required side yards; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28, Obstructions in a required side yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 506 MILLER AVE. (43205), to allow mixed-use development with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-100).
- To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3309.14(A), Height districts; 3333.18, Building lines; 3333.255, Perimeter yard; and 3333.41(H), Standards, of the Columbus City codes; for the property located at 2575 W. DUBLIN-GRANVILLE RD. (43235), to allow reduced development standards for multi-unit residential development in the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District and L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-124).
- To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3309.14(A), Height districts; 3333.18, Building lines; 3333.255, Perimeter yard; and 3333.41(H), Standards, of the Columbus City codes; for the property located at 2575 W. DUBLIN-GRANVILLE RD. (43235), to allow reduced development standards for multi-unit residential development in the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District and L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-124).
- To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3309.14(A), Height districts; 3333.18, Building lines; 3333.255, Perimeter yard; and 3333.41(H), Standards, of the Columbus City codes; for the property located at 2575 W. DUBLIN-GRANVILLE RD. (43235), to allow reduced development standards for multi-unit residential development in the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District and L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-124).
- To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3309.14(A), Height districts; 3333.18, Building lines; 3333.255, Perimeter yard; and 3333.41(H), Standards, of the Columbus City codes; for the property located at 2575 W. DUBLIN-GRANVILLE RD. (43235), to allow reduced development standards for multi-unit residential development in the L-AR-1, Limited Apartment Residential District and L-AR-12, Limited Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV24-124).
- To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3361.02, Permitted uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 711 PARK RD. (43085), to allow exercise and gym facility uses in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance #CV25-128).
- To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3361.02, Permitted uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 711 PARK RD. (43085), to allow exercise and gym facility uses in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance #CV25-128).
- To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3361.02, Permitted uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 711 PARK RD. (43085), to allow exercise and gym facility uses in the CPD, Commercial Planned Development District (Council Variance #CV25-128).
- To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.02, R-rural district; 3332.06, R-rural area district requirements; 3332.22, Building lines on corner lots-Exceptions; and 3332.25(A)(1), Required side yards, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2210 JEWETT DR. (43231), to allow two-unit dwellings on six lots with reduced development standards in the R, Rural District (Council Variance #CV25-102).
- To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.02, R-rural district; 3332.06, R-rural area district requirements; 3332.22, Building lines on corner lots-Exceptions; and 3332.25(A)(1), Required side yards, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2210 JEWETT DR. (43231), to allow two-unit dwellings on six lots with reduced development standards in the R, Rural District (Council Variance #CV25-102).
- To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.02, R-rural district; 3332.06, R-rural area district requirements; 3332.22, Building lines on corner lots-Exceptions; and 3332.25(A)(1), Required side yards, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2210 JEWETT DR. (43231), to allow two-unit dwellings on six lots with reduced development standards in the R, Rural District (Council Variance #CV25-102).
- To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.21(B), Landscaping and screening; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.49, Required parking; 3321.01, Dumpster area; 3333.18, Building lines; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City codes; for the property located at 1981 S. HIGH ST. (43207), to allow reduced development standards for a multi-unit residential development in the AR-O, Apartment Office District (Council Variance #CV25-103).
- To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.21(B), Landscaping and screening; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.49, Required parking; 3321.01, Dumpster area; 3333.18, Building lines; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City codes; for the property located at 1981 S. HIGH ST. (43207), to allow reduced development standards for a multi-unit residential development in the AR-O, Apartment Office District (Council Variance #CV25-103).
- To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3312.21(B), Landscaping and screening; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.49, Required parking; 3321.01, Dumpster area; 3333.18, Building lines; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City codes; for the property located at 1981 S. HIGH ST. (43207), to allow reduced development standards for a multi-unit residential development in the AR-O, Apartment Office District (Council Variance #CV25-103).
- ADJOURNED AT 7:28 PM
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