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Zoning Committee approves rezoning and four variances; one ordinance amended to emergency

ColumbusMar 30, 20262 min read

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City of Columbus Zoning Committee regular meeting held March 30, 2026 at 6:30 PM in City Council Chambers, Rm 231. One member absent (Christopher Wyche); eight members present. Council approved rezoning ordinance 0838-2026 and approved four variances (0815-2026, 0818-2026, 0839-2026, 0841-2026). Ordinance 0841-2026 was amended to emergency before approval. Meeting adjourned at 7:05 PM.

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0838-2026: Rezoned 5311-5313 Renner Rd (0.35± acres) from ARLD (Apartment Residential) to L-I (Limited Institutional) — Approved.
0815-2026: Variance to allow a daycare at 1107 E. Mound St with reduced required parking (Council Variance #CV25-080) — Staff report acceptance into evidence failed; findings of staff adopted; ordinance approved.
0818-2026: Variance to allow a two‑unit dwelling with reduced development standards at 5751 Sovereign St (Council Variance #CV25-079) — Staff report acceptance into evidence failed; findings of staff adopted; ordinance approved.
0839-2026: Variance to reduce development standards and revoke prior ordinances for 5311-5313 Renner Rd (Council Variance #CV26-007) — Staff report accepted into evidence; findings of staff adopted; ordinance approved.
0841-2026: Variance to allow accessory storage at 2515 Lockbourne Rd in C-2 Commercial District (Council Variance #CV25-134) — Staff report accepted; ordinance amended to emergency and approved as amended.

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Zoning Committee

Mar 30, 2026, 12:00 AMCity Council Chambers, Rm 231scheduled

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REGULAR MEETING NO.16 OF CITY COUNCIL (ZONING), MARCH 30, 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 5311-5313 RENNER RD. (43228), being 0.35± acres located on the south side of Renner Road; 275± feet west of Atlas Street, From: ARLD, Apartment Residential District, To: L-I, Limited Institutional District (Rezoning #Z25-041).
VARIANCES
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3, residential district; and 3312.49(C), Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1107 E. MOUND ST. (43205), to allow a daycare center with reduced required parking in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-080).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.02, R-rural district; 3321.05(B)(2), Vision clearance; and 3332.06, R-rural area district requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 5751 SOVEREIGN ST. (43235), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R, Rural District (Council Variance #CV25-079).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3349.04(a)(c), Height, area and yard regulations, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 5311-5313 RENNER RD. (43228), to reduce required development standards in the L-I, Limited Institutional District and I, Institutional District, and to revoke Ordinance #2712-92 (CV92-089), passed January 11, 1993, and Ordinance #0063-2024 (CV23-110) passed January 8, 2024 (Council Variance #CV26-007).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3353.03, Permitted Uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2515 LOCKBOURNE RD. (43207), to allow accessory storage in the C-2, Commercial District (Council Variance #CV25-134) and to declare an emergency.
ADJOURNED 7:05 PM
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3, residential district; and 3312.49(C), Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1107 E. MOUND ST. (43205), to allow a daycare center with reduced required parking in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-080).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3, residential district; and 3312.49(C), Required parking, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 1107 E. MOUND ST. (43205), to allow a daycare center with reduced required parking in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-080).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.02, R-rural district; 3321.05(B)(2), Vision clearance; and 3332.06, R-rural area district requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 5751 SOVEREIGN ST. (43235), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R, Rural District (Council Variance #CV25-079).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.02, R-rural district; 3321.05(B)(2), Vision clearance; and 3332.06, R-rural area district requirements, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 5751 SOVEREIGN ST. (43235), to allow a two-unit dwelling with reduced development standards in the R, Rural District (Council Variance #CV25-079).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3349.04(a)(c), Height, area and yard regulations, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 5311-5313 RENNER RD. (43228), to reduce required development standards in the L-I, Limited Institutional District and I, Institutional District, and to revoke Ordinance #2712-92 (CV92-089), passed January 11, 1993, and Ordinance #0063-2024 (CV23-110) passed January 8, 2024 (Council Variance #CV26-007).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 3349.04(a)(c), Height, area and yard regulations, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 5311-5313 RENNER RD. (43228), to reduce required development standards in the L-I, Limited Institutional District and I, Institutional District, and to revoke Ordinance #2712-92 (CV92-089), passed January 11, 1993, and Ordinance #0063-2024 (CV23-110) passed January 8, 2024 (Council Variance #CV26-007).
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3353.03, Permitted Uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2515 LOCKBOURNE RD. (43207), to allow accessory storage in the C-2, Commercial District (Council Variance #CV25-134) and to declare an emergency.
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3353.03, Permitted Uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2515 LOCKBOURNE RD. (43207), to allow accessory storage in the C-2, Commercial District (Council Variance #CV25-134) and to declare an emergency.
To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3353.03, Permitted Uses, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2515 LOCKBOURNE RD. (43207), to allow accessory storage in the C-2, Commercial District (Council Variance #CV25-134) and to declare an emergency.

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