Columbus, OH

Columbus City Council

Columbus City Council is reviewing several high-value infrastructure contracts for water and sewer systems. The body is also considering new employee benefit contracts for vision, dental, and life insurance, as well as various economic development grants.

• Proposed $15,912,000 contract with Kenmore Construction Co., Inc. for Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant Screening Improvements
• Proposed $10,135,185.42 contract with Danbert, Inc. for Gault Street Waterline and Driving Park Improvements
• Proposed $8,650,000 dental insurance contract with Delta Dental Plan of Ohio, Inc. (2027-2030)
• Proposed $6,105,000 short-term disability and life insurance contract with Metropolitan Life Insurance Co (2027-2029)
• Proposed $1,000,000 grant agreement with One Columbus for economic development activities

Zoning Committee

The Zoning Committee will review a request to rezone 8.34 acres on North Hague Avenue for apartment residential use. The committee will also consider three variance requests regarding building lines, parking, and land use.

• Rezoning 1696 N. Hague Ave. from Rural District to Apartment Residential District
• Variance for 1696 N. Hague Ave. to allow reduced development standards for apartments
• Variance for 100 Landers Ave. to allow a Type A family child care home with reduced parking
• Variance for 4480 Groves Rd. to allow a temporary lay-down yard

Columbus City Council

Columbus City Council will discuss several high-value contracts for water and power infrastructure, including a $4.6 million expenditure for water treatment chemicals. The body is also reviewing zoning changes for an apartment complex on North Hague Avenue and grants for economic development.

• Proposed $4,650,000.00 for Water Treatment Chemicals for Columbus Water & Power
• Proposed $4,595,036.43 for the Lower Olentangy Tunnel Phase 2 project
• Rezoning of 1696 N. Hague Ave from Rural to Apartment Residential District
• Proposed $1,000,000.00 grant agreement with One Columbus for economic development
• Proposed $4,075,456.86 for Microsoft Enterprise software licensing and services

The Columbus City Council approved numerous contracts for public utility and safety projects, including significant investments in water reclamation and lead service line replacements. The council also adopted several ceremonial resolutions and approved a consent agenda covering various administrative, financial, and community support initiatives. One ordinance regarding the Income Tax Set Aside subfund was postponed until November 2, 2026.

• Approved $20.59M contract for Jackson Pike plant upgrades (8-0)
• Approved $10M for lead service line replacement management (8-0)
• Approved $6.09M contract for Yale Avenue water line improvements (8-0)
• Approved $4M for Easton Police Substation construction management (8-0)
• Approved $3M for electric system emergency services (8-0)
• Adopted resolutions for Public Safety Week and Urban Scrawl anniversary (8-0)
• Endorsed the Plant Based Treaty (8-0)
• Postponed amendment to Income Tax Set Aside subfund code (8-0)

Zoning Committee

The Zoning Committee will review a request to rezone 30.17± acres at 2125 Ackley Pl. for apartment residential use. The committee will also consider two variance requests to allow for reduced development standards at 6092 Westbourne Ave. and 2125 Ackley Pl.

• Rezoning 2125 Ackley Pl. from Commercial Planned Development to Apartment Residential (2915-2026)
• Variance for multi-unit residential development at 6092 Westbourne Ave. (2890-2026)
• Variance for an apartment complex at 2125 Ackley Pl. (2916-2026)

The committee approved rezonings for properties at 2125 Ackley Pl. and 2345 Demorest Rd. Additionally, the committee granted development variances for multi-unit residential projects at 6092 Westbourne Ave. and 2125 Ackley Pl.

• Approved rezoning of 2125 Ackley Pl. to AR-1 (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of 2345 Demorest Rd. to L-AR-1 (8-1)
• Approved variance for 6092 Westbourne Ave. (9-0)
• Approved variance for 2125 Ackley Pl. (9-0)

Columbus City Council

The Council will consider several first readings for legislation involving water utility projects, public health grants, and municipal contracts. The agenda includes significant funding requests for water reclamation and service line replacements, as well as various resolutions of expression.

• Construction contract for Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant upgrades up to $20,594,000.00
• Project management contract for Lead Service Line Replacements Program up to $10,000,000.00
• Ryan White Part A HIV Care grant acceptance of $3,442,081.00
• Construction contract for Yale Avenue Area Water Line Improvements up to $6,090,622.10
• Construction contract for Blueprint Miller Kelton Newton Bedford (Rain Garden) project up to $2,082,124.69

City Council approved multiple bond issuances totaling over $1 billion for infrastructure, public utilities, and neighborhood development. The council also adopted an updated Cybersecurity Program and approved various emergency contracts for technology and public safety.

• Authorized $682.395M in unlimited tax general obligation bonds to refund outstanding bonds (9-0)
• Authorized $89.89M in unlimited tax bonds for public utility projects (9-0)
• Authorized $88.89M in unlimited tax bonds for health, safety and infrastructure (9-0)
• Authorized $60.04M in unlimited tax bonds for public service projects (9-0)
• Authorized $53.245M in unlimited tax bonds for neighborhood development (9-0)
• Authorized $43.71M in unlimited tax bonds for recreation and parks (9-0)
• Adopted updated City of Columbus Cybersecurity Program (9-0)
• Approved $2.335M contract modification for banking services with JP Morgan Chase Bank (9-0)

Zoning Committee

The Zoning Committee will review one rezoning request and three variance requests. These items include a proposal for a residential district change and requests for reduced development or parking standards.

• Rezoning 2345 Demorest Rd. from Rural District to Limited Apartment Residential District
• Variance for 1420-1432 W. Broad St. to allow a moving truck rental facility
• Variance for 1107 E. Mound St. to allow a community and daycare center with reduced parking
• Variance for 370 & 376 Woodland Ave. to allow four-unit dwellings with reduced parking

The committee approved three variances for a moving truck rental facility, a community daycare center, and four-unit dwellings. One rezoning request for a property on Demorest Road was postponed.

• Postponed rezoning of 2345 Demorest Rd to L-AR-1 (9-0)
• Approved variance for moving truck rental facility at 1420-1432 W. Broad St as amended (9-0)
• Approved variance for community and daycare center at 1107 E. Mound St (9-0)
• Approved variance for four-unit dwellings at 370 & 376 Woodland Ave as amended (9-0)

Columbus City Council

Columbus City Council meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM in Council Chambers for its regular meeting. The agenda is largely tentative and procedural, covering resolutions of expression, first readings, and a long list of consent actions. Among the concrete items are a $500,000 contract for a downtown special event transportation management plan, $55,250 for lead risk inspection services, and a new Public Service fee schedule effective January 4, 2027. The agenda text provided is truncated at item CA-33, so later items are not summarized here.

• Contract with HNTB Ohio, Inc. for the Signals-Downtown Special Event Transportation Management Plan, up to $500,000 from the Mobility Operating Fund (CA-16)
• Modification of two contracts with Franklin County Public Health for lead risk inspection and assessor services, up to $55,250 (FR-4)
• New Department of Public Service Infrastructure Transportation Construction Inspection Fee Schedule, effective January 4, 2027 (FR-2)
• Contract modification with Shelly and Sands, Inc. for the Wheatland Avenue Improvements project, up to $175,000 (CA-19)
• Authorization to accept a $200,000 University of Washington grant for a Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Implementation Study (CA-26)

Columbus City Council approved numerous funding measures and contracts during its regular meeting, including a $12.6 million waterline and permeable pavers construction contract for Blueprint Miller Kelton, a $2 million grant agreement with the Columbus Downtown Development Corporation, and a $1 million contract with Nationwide Children's Hospital for WIC clinics. Council also enacted new Chapter 924 for film permits and amended city codes to clarify the LGBTQ+ Affairs Commission. In addition, the consent agenda and several emergency ordinances regarding storm damage remediation and home repair programs were approved.

• Approved Resolution 0225X-2026 recognizing October 2026 as ARTober (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 0227X-2026 celebrating the 46th Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 0208X-2026 honoring Overseer Michael D. Reeves Sr.’s 50th pastoral anniversary (9-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including multiple contract renewals, grants, and board appointments (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2505-2026 authorizing $19,165,000 in limited tax bond anticipation notes and related expenditures (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2538-2026 authorizing a $2,000,000 grant agreement with Columbus Downtown Development Corporation (8-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Ordinance 2237-2026 for $213,000 in grant agreements with CRIS, Jewish Family Service, and Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2461-2026 authorizing $2,500,000 in fiscal actions for storm damage remediation at city parks and centers (9-0)

Zoning Committee

Columbus City Council's Zoning Committee meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers to hold an administrative appeal hearing. The only substantive item is an oral-argument hearing on Administrative Appeal AA0001-2026, concerning Downtown Commission case COA2600161. Counsel for the appellant, counsel for the appellee, and appellant rebuttal are scheduled. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, roll call, journal reading, additions or corrections).

• Administrative Appeal AA0001-2026: oral arguments on Downtown Commission case COA2600161
• Hearing order: counsel for appellant, counsel for appellee, then appellant rebuttal
• Committee membership listed: Dorans (Chair), Hardin (Vice Chair), all members
• Meeting held at City Council Chambers, Rm 231, 90 West Broad Street, Columbus OH 43215-9015

The Columbus Zoning Committee convened for a regular meeting and held an administrative appeal hearing for COA2600161 from the Downtown Commission, involving oral arguments from the appellant Town High Plaza, LLC and the appellee City of Columbus Department of Development. The committee read and filed the appeal. No other substantive zoning decisions were made before the meeting adjourned.

• Dispensed with reading of the Journal and approved (9-0)
• Read and filed Administrative Appeal AA0001-2026 for COA2600161
• Adjourned the meeting (9-0)

Zoning Committee

Zoning Committee

The Columbus Zoning Committee is meeting to consider one rezoning amendment and two variance requests. The rezoning would modify use restrictions for property at 5300 Avery Rd., while the variances would allow a two-unit dwelling at 1488 Loretta Ave. and an apartment complex at 966 Dublin Rd. with reduced development standards.

• Rezoning amendment #Z16-016A for 5300 Avery Rd. to modify CPD development text use restrictions
• Variance #CV26-032 for 1488 Loretta Ave. to allow two-unit dwelling with reduced standards in R-3 district
• Variance #CV26-050 for 966 Dublin Rd. to allow apartment complex with reduced standards in M and CPD districts

The Columbus Zoning Committee approved a rezoning amendment for 5300 Avery Rd. and granted variances for residential developments at 1488 Loretta Ave. and 966 Dublin Rd. All items were approved by a 9-0 vote following the waiver of second readings.

• Approved rezoning amendment for 5300 Avery Rd. (9-0)
• Approved variance for two-unit dwelling at 1488 Loretta Ave. (9-0)
• Approved amended variance for apartment complex at 966 Dublin Rd. (9-0)
• Approved journal of proceedings (9-0)

Columbus City Council

Columbus City Council meets Monday, September 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM in Council Chambers for its regular meeting. The agenda is tentative and includes first readings of 33 ordinances covering technology, public safety, health, housing, and utilities spending, plus consent actions and ceremonial resolutions. The largest single item is a $12,602,862.73 water and stormwater construction contract. Most items are first readings, meaning they are being introduced, not yet finally decided.

• FR-27: $12,602,862.73 contract with Danbert, Inc. for Blueprint Miller Kelton - Kent/Fairwood Permeable Pavers & Waterline Improvements, contingent on Ohio Water Development Authority loan approval
• FR-8: Grant agreement with Columbus Downtown Development Corporation up to $2,000,000.00
• FR-1: $239,066.36 for Microsoft Enterprise software licensing via Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC
• FR-17: $1,000,000.00 contract with Nationwide Children's Hospital for WIC Clinics
• FR-32: New Chapter 924 establishing film permits for commercial and non-commercial filming in Recreation and Parks

The Columbus City Council approved a settlement of $1,002,117.34 in the vehicle theft litigation against Kia and Hyundai, passed multiple water and infrastructure contracts, and approved several economic development agreements and enterprise zone amendments. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included numerous grants, historic property listings, and board appointments.

• Approved settlement with Kia America and Hyundai Motor America and accepted $1,002,117.34 deposit (9-23-cv-00654) (9-0)
• Approved ordinance 2324-2026 for wastewater treatment construction management contract modification ($1,000,000.00) (9-0)
• Approved ordinance 2409-2026 for construction inspection services contract modification ($1,400,533.56) (9-0)
• Approved ordinance 2436-2026 for hazardous gas monitors replacement contract with Claypool Electric, Inc. ($2,395,600.00) (9-0)
• Approved ordinance 2398-2026 amending codes to authorize disconnecting vacant buildings and expanding lead service line replacement (9-0)
• Approved resolution 0194X-2026 establishing rainy day fund balance goal of $140,000,000.00 by 2032 (9-0)
• Approved ordinance 2506-2026 for Starling Street Parking Garage bond anticipation notes and expenditures ($9,385,956.00) (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda containing multiple grants, purchases, historic designations, and appointments (9-0)

Columbus City Council

Columbus City Council will consider a resolution establishing a $140 million rainy day fund balance goal by 2032, and first-reading ordinances for downtown office and jobs growth incentives with Burns & McDonnell and FIS. The agenda also includes liquor permit transfers, annexations, and multiple water/sewer contracts and modifications.

• Resolution 0194X-2026: sets $140M rainy day fund goal (11% of 2026 budget) by 2032
• FR-3: Downtown Office Incentive with Burns & McDonnell (45 new jobs, $3.6M payroll; retain 120 jobs, $18.5M payroll)
• FR-4: Jobs Growth Incentive with FIS Management Services (100 new jobs, $6.085M payroll; retain 112 jobs, $6.5M payroll)
• FR-5/FR-6: Annexation applications for 279.5 acres (Brown & Norwich Twp) and 0.39 acres (Blendon Twp)
• FR-31: Requires Columbus Water & Power to set peak rates for large industrial users

The Council passed multiple ordinances regarding utility contracts, park improvements, and lead abatement services. Several items related to crisis response and sustainable funds were referred to committee for further review.

• Approved $870,000 for Nationwide Arena infrastructure investment (7-1)
• Approved $1,000,000 contract modification for towing management services (8-0)
• Approved $941,941.53 for Gender Road Park and McCoy Park improvements (8-0)
• Approved $135,540 for elevator repair services at Recreation and Parks (8-0)
• Approved $62,200 contract with Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District (8-0)
• Approved $300,000 funding increase for SavKon Construction lead abatement (8-0)
• Approved $225,000 funding increase for Newark Building Solutions lead abatement (8-0)
• Referred $1,000,000 crisis response appropriation to committee (8-0)

Zoning Committee

The Zoning Committee approved a rezoning request to change 21.3 acres at 600 Stimmel Rd. to a Commercial Planned Development District. The committee also approved a variance for 100 Jones Ave. to allow major auto service and repair with reduced development standards.

• Approved rezoning of 600 Stimmel Rd. from R, R-3, C-1, and C-4 to CPD (8-0)
• Waived second reading for 600 Stimmel Rd. rezoning (8-0)
• Approved variance for 100 Jones Ave. regarding auto service use and development standards (8-0)
• Waived second reading for 100 Jones Ave. variance (8-0)
• Adopted staff findings for 100 Jones Ave. variance (8-0)

Zoning Committee

The Columbus Zoning Committee will hold a regular meeting to consider one rezoning and two variance requests. The rezoning would change 2700 E. 6th Ave. from manufacturing and apartment residential to limited manufacturing. The variances would allow reduced development standards for an auto repair facility and for parking at two separate properties.

• Rezoning 2700 E. 6th Ave. (0.87 acres) from M-2 and AR-1 to L-M (Rezoning #Z20-034)
• Variance for auto repair facility at 2700 E. 6th Ave. to reduce landscaping, parking, and building standards (CV20-039)
• Variance for 290 N. Champion Ave. to allow primary and non-accessory parking with reduced standards in ARLD district (CV26-016)

The Zoning Committee approved rezoning 2700 E. 6th Ave. from M-2 and AR-1 to L-M, Limited Manufacturing District, and approved a related variance for an automobile repair facility at the same address. It also approved a variance at 290 N. Champion Ave. allowing primary and non-accessory parking with reduced development standards in the ARLD district. All items were amended to emergency status and passed 9-0; the meeting ran from 6:52 PM to 6:59 PM.

• Approved rezoning 2700 E. 6th Ave. from M-2/AR-1 to L-M, Limited Manufacturing District (9-0)
• Approved variance for automobile repair facility at 2700 E. 6th Ave. with reduced development standards (9-0)
• Approved variance at 290 N. Champion Ave. for primary and non-accessory parking with reduced development standards (9-0)
• Amended all three ordinances to emergency status (9-0)
• Accepted staff reports into evidence and adopted staff findings for both variances (9-0)
• Dispensed with reading of the Journal and approved (9-0)

Columbus City Council

The City Council is reviewing several first readings for legislation, including funding for lead abatement and healthy home repairs. The agenda also includes numerous consent actions regarding annexations, park grants, and equipment purchases.

• Up to $925,000 in total funding for lead abatement and healthy home repair services via four contract modifications
• A $62,200 contract with Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District for the Tree Assistance Program
• A $444,847 purchase of a Sign Maintenance Truck from Ohio Machinery Co.
• Grant applications for Big Walnut Trail sections and various arts programming
• Liquor permit transfers for Sandpebble Lounge, Thurber Village Market, and Chipotle Mexican Grill

The council approved a $23.87 million contract with Shelly and Sands, Inc. for the SR161 Arterial project (I-71 to Cleveland Avenue Phase 2), and a $2 million purchase of automobiles and light duty trucks for police and fire. It also approved a $1 million grant agreement for the North Market Grand Atrium, a $1.015 million contract for Marion Franklin exterior improvements, and several water line improvement contracts. All votes were 9-0 except the Pen-Link software contract (7-2) and the Byers, Minton consulting contract (8-1).

• Approved $23,868,642.76 SR161 Arterial Phase 2 contract with Shelly and Sands (9-0)
• Approved $2,000,000 for police/fire vehicles from ITSA subfund (9-0)
• Approved $1,000,000 North Market Grand Atrium grant agreement (9-0)
• Approved $1,015,000 Marion Franklin Exterior Improvements contract (9-0)
• Approved $139,680.33 Pen-Link software contract for police (7-2)
• Approved $60,000 Byers, Minton state government relations contract (8-1)
• Approved $7,360,590.58 Heyl Avenue water line improvements (9-0)
• Approved $6,800,972.95 Shamrock Drive water line improvements (9-0)

Columbus City Council

Columbus City Council's regular meeting includes first readings of 43 ordinances covering contracts, grants, annexations, and property matters. Key items include a $7.36 million water line improvement project, a $1 million grant for the North Market Grand Atrium, and several equipment purchases for public utilities. The agenda also includes routine liquor permit transfers and procedural items.

• Heyl Avenue Area Water Line Improvements Project: $7,358,590.58 contract with Fields Excavating, Inc.
• North Market Grand Atrium: up to $1,000,000 grant from Ohio Facilities Construction Commission
• Zone In Zoning Code and Map Update: $750,000 contract modification with Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc.
• Annexation applications: 167.2 acres in Madison Township (Wildermuth Family), 1.89 acres in Plain Township (April L. Gates), 1.681 acres in Jackson Township (Charritos Properties), 0.28 acres in Sharon Township (6733 Maple Canyon LLC)
• Sale of police therapy dog 'Bodhi' to Officer Michael Secrest for $1.00

The Columbus City Council approved two charter amendments for the November 3, 2026 ballot: one on district elections and one on at-large council complement. The council also approved a consent agenda with numerous contracts and grants, and referred a state government relations contract to committee after it failed to get a second. Several ordinances were read for the first time, including a $7.36 million water line project and a $1 million North Market grant.

• Approved charter amendment on City Council District Elections for Nov. 3 ballot (8-0)
• Approved charter amendment on City Council At-Large Complement for Nov. 3 ballot (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 52 items (8-0)
• Referred $60,000 state government relations contract to committee (7-0)
• Referred $139,680.33 police software contract to committee (7-0)
• Approved $1.87M Safe Routes to School contract (7-0)
• Approved $1.22M slurry seal project contract (7-0)
• Approved $1.25M SWACO contribution agreement (7-0)

Zoning Committee

The Columbus Zoning Committee will hold a regular meeting to consider two rezoning requests and three variance requests. The rezonings involve properties on Frank Road and North Wilson Road, while the variances concern properties on Walnut Hill Park Drive, East 17th Avenue, and Brice Road. The committee will vote on whether to recommend approval of these items to the full City Council.

• Rezone 1100 Frank Rd. (2.25± acres) from R Rural to CPD Commercial Planned Development (Rezoning #Z21-046)
• Rezone 865 N. Wilson Rd. (1.05± acres) from C-5 to C-4 Commercial (Rezoning #Z26-019)
• Variance for shared living facility with reduced parking at 1930 Walnut Hill Park Dr. (CV26-037)
• Variance to allow parking and rental of moving trucks at 445 E. 17th Ave. (CV24-127)
• Variance for light industrial uses with reduced standards at 2675 Brice Rd. (CV25-115)

The Columbus Zoning Committee approved all five items on the agenda: two rezoning ordinances and three variance requests. All votes were 7-0 in favor, with two members absent. The committee waived second readings for all items and adopted staff findings for the variances.

• Approved rezoning of 1100 Frank Rd. from R to CPD (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 865 N. Wilson Rd. from C-5 to C-4 (7-0)
• Approved variance for shared living facility at 1930 Walnut Hill Park Dr. (7-0)
• Approved variance for moving truck parking at 445 E. 17th Ave. (7-0)
• Approved variance for light industrial uses at 2675 Brice Rd. (7-0)

Columbus City Council

El concejo está revisando varias solicitudes de financiamiento para organizaciones locales, incluyendo apoyo para servicios estudiantiles en Columbus State e iniciativas vecinales. Las discusiones también incluyen subvenciones de seguridad pública, mantenimiento de infraestructura y actualizaciones de los códigos municipales sobre movilidad y respuesta a crisis.

• Subvención de $666,947.00 a Columbus State Community College para apoyo estudiantil
• Subvención de $50,000.00 a Our Helpers para la Central Ohio Rapid Response Network
• Establecimiento de un Mobility Innovation Subfund de $500,000.00
• Creación de la Community Crisis Response Advisory Board
• Contrato por $579,443.00 con Talkdesk Inc. para sistemas de respuesta por voz

Council approved several consent items, including a $579,443 contract for a voice response system and $300,000 for Smart Columbus. Several new grants and ordinances were read for the first time, and one enterprise zone agreement was amended. Four resolutions of expression honoring local organizations and individuals were also passed.

• Approved $579,443 contract with Talkdesk Inc. for voice response system
• Approved $300,000 contract with Columbus Partnership (Smart Columbus, LLC)
• Approved $215,000 for automotive maintenance with Valvoline LLC
• Approved $116,934 for City Clerk's office furniture from Workspace Ohio LLC
• Approved $38,150 for pool boiler replacement at 1000 N. Hague Ave
• Approved $15,000 payment to National Association of Black Journalists
• Approved amendment to Jana Holdings, LLC enterprise zone agreement (8-1)
• Approved expansion of Grandview Crossing Community Authority district

Zoning Committee

The Columbus Zoning Committee revisará y votará sobre cinco solicitudes de rezonificación de propiedades y tres solicitudes de variación. Estos artículos cubren cambios en distritos manufactureros, residenciales y comerciales en varios vecindarios. El comité también considerará solicitudes para eximir estándares específicos de desarrollo para una instalación de almacenamiento personal y un proyecto residencial de uso mixto.

• Rezonificación de 1695 Dewey Ave de manufactura/residencial a manufactura limitada
• Rezonificación de 2345 Demorest Rd y 1753 N. Hague Ave de rural a residencial de apartamentos limitado
• Rezonificación de 1258 Oak St y 925 Hilliard & Rome Rd a distritos de desarrollo planificado comercial
• Variación para 3579 S. High St para permitir una instalación de almacenamiento personal con estándares reducidos
• Variación para 887 N. Nelson Rd para permitir desarrollo residencial en un distrito comercial

The committee approved several rezoning requests for residential and commercial developments and granted three variances. One rezoning request for a residential district was referred back to committee, and another was approved via a split vote.

• Approved rezoning of 1695 Dewey Ave to Limited Manufacturing District (5-4)
• Referred rezoning of 2345 Demorest Rd to Committee (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1753 N. Hague Ave to Limited Apartment Residential District (7-2)
• Approved rezoning of 1258 Oak St to Commercial Planned Development District (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of 925 Hilliard & Rome Rd to Commercial Planned Development District (9-0)
• Approved variance for ground-floor residential uses at 1258 Oak St (9-0)
• Approved amended variance for self-storage facility at 3579 S. High St (9-0)
• Approved variance for residential development and parking at 887 N. Nelson Rd (9-0)

Zoning Committee

El Comité de Zonificación votará sobre siete solicitudes de rezonificación y cinco solicitudes de variación para propiedades en Columbus. Los elementos clave incluyen la rezonificación de 824 Kinnear Road para desarrollo residencial de apartamentos y varias variaciones para reducir los requisitos de estacionamiento, retranqueo y paisajismo para proyectos multifamiliares.

• Rezonificar 824 Kinnear Rd. (7.7 ac) de Rural a Residencial de Apartamentos (AR-3)
• Rezonificar 8032 Kennedy Rd. (15.15 ac) de Rural a Residencial de Apartamentos Limitado (L-AR-1)
• Rezonificar 2500 Airport Dr. (5.5 ac) de Residencial a Desarrollo Planificado Comercial (CPD)
• Variación en 89 West Park Ave. para permitir una organización sin fines de lucro con comercio minorista en el distrito R-4
• Variación en 128-130 N. Hampton Rd. para permitir una casa de huéspedes sin protección del estacionamiento

The committee approved several rezoning requests for apartment complexes and commercial developments. One rezoning request for a manufacturing district was postponed. Multiple variances for residential developments and a non-profit space were also granted.

• Approved rezoning 824 Kinnear Rd to Apartment Residential (9-0)
• Approved rezoning 8032 Kennedy Rd to Limited Apartment Residential (9-0)
• Postponed rezoning 1695 Dewey Ave to June 29, 2026 (9-0)
• Approved rezoning 181 Business Center Dr to Commercial Planned Development (9-0)
• Approved rezoning 7500 Long Rd to Limited Apartment Residential (9-0)
• Approved rezoning 2500 Airport Dr to Commercial Planned Development (9-0)
• Approved rezoning 274 E. 1st Ave to Urban Center District (9-0)
• Approved variances for 824 Kinnear Rd, 89 West Park Ave, and 7500 Long Rd (9-0)

Columbus City Council

El Concejo está revisando varios incentivos económicos a gran escala, incluyendo una inversión de $215 millones de Hikma Pharmaceuticals. Otros artículos incluyen contratos de mantenimiento de software, reparaciones de instalaciones en 1000 N. Hague Ave, y varias solicitudes de exención de impuestos a la propiedad para desarrollos locales.

• Exención fiscal para Dupon USA LLC (inversión de $30,000,000)
• Exención fiscal para TCG Corrina Owner II, LLC (inversión de $21,000,000)
• Crédito fiscal por creación de empleo para Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. (inversión de $215,700,000)
• Contrato de mantenimiento de software con Matrix Pointe Software, LLC ($168,094.50)
• Reemplazo de caldera de piscina en 1000 N. Hague Ave ($38,150.00)

Columbus City Council adopted a ceremonial resolution honoring Sam Orth on his retirement. All other items on the agenda were either first readings of legislation or communications received and filed. No final votes on ordinances or resolutions of substance occurred.

• Adopted resolution honoring Sam Orth (9-0)
• Received and filed liquor permit transfers
• First reading of 19 ordinances, including tax abatements and TIF agreements
• Removed Public Safety ordinance 1841-2026 from consent agenda for later vote

Columbus City Council

El Concejo considerará legislación en primera lectura para múltiples contratos de infraestructura, incluyendo un proyecto de línea de agua y pavimentos permeables de $11.7 millones en el área de Palmetto/Westgate y un proyecto de mejora de línea de agua de $5.9 millones en Velma Avenue. Otros artículos incluyen mejoras en parques, transferencias de propiedades del banco de tierras y contratos de tecnología. También están en la agenda varios acuerdos de subvención y una resolución en honor a un individuo.

• Contrato de $11.7M con Danbert, Inc. para el Plan 1 – Pavimentos Permeables y Mejoras de Línea de Agua en Palmetto/Westgate
• Contrato de $5.9M con Driven Excavating, LLC para Mejoras de Línea de Agua en el Área de Velma Avenue
• Contrato de $900,000 con Setterlin Building Company para Mejoras en Franks Park
• Contrato de $432,725 para remoción de tocones y plantación de árboles en calles – Otoño 2026
• Transferencia de cuatro parcelas del banco de tierras: 616 S Nelson Rd., 0000 S Nelson Rd. y 1957 Payne Ave.

The meeting consisted of first readings of 18 ordinances covering technology, land bank conveyances, park improvements, and utility contracts. Two ceremonial resolutions were adopted unanimously. No final votes or substantive decisions were taken on any legislation.

• Adopted resolution honoring Kaitlyn Spahr (9-0)
• Adopted resolution recognizing 'Comin' Home' African American Holiday Festival (9-0)
• Read first reading for 18 ordinances (no final action)

Zoning Committee

El Comité de Zonificación está considerando rezonificaciones en 2100 Hard Rd (de residencial rural a apartamentos) y 2006 E. 5th Ave (de apartamentos a manufactura limitada). También está revisando siete solicitudes de variación para retranqueos reducidos, estacionamiento y estándares de desarrollo en propiedades que incluyen 190 King Ave, 988 Dublin Rd y 3920 Hamilton Square Blvd.

• Rezonificar 2100 Hard Rd de Residencial Rural Limitada a Residencial de Apartamentos (5.0 acres)
• Rezonificar 2006 E. 5th Ave de Residencial de Apartamentos a Manufactura Limitada (0.44 acres)
• Variación para edificio de apartamentos en 190 King Ave con retranqueos, estacionamiento, cobertura de lote y FAR reducidos
• Variación para lavado de autos automático con ancho de carril reducido en 988 Dublin Rd
• Variación para cafetería solo con autoservicio con retranqueo de estacionamiento reducido en 3920 Hamilton Square Blvd

The Zoning Committee approved a rezoning at 2100 Hard Rd from Limited Rural Residential to Apartment Residential (8-1). Two rezoning ordinances were passed, including one for a manufacturing district. Six variance requests were granted, all by unanimous votes.

• Approved rezone 2100 Hard Rd to AR-1 (8-1)
• Approved rezone 2006 E 5th Ave to L-M-2 (9-0)
• Granted variance at 2100 Hard Rd for apartment building setbacks (9-0)
• Granted variance at 988 Dublin Rd for automatic car wash (9-0)
• Granted variance at 3110 Jetstream Dr for child care home (9-0)
• Granted variance at 190 King Ave for apartment building standards (9-0)
• Granted variance at 2006 E 5th Ave for mixed-use dwelling units (9-0)
• Granted variance at 3920 Hamilton Square Blvd for drive-thru coffee shop (9-0)

Zoning Committee

El Comité de Zonificación de Columbus revisará y votará sobre dos solicitudes de reclasificación y tres variaciones de zonificación. El comité considerará cambiar las designaciones de uso de suelo para propiedades en Long Road y Knightsbridge Boulevard. También evaluará solicitudes para reducir los retiros de construcción, permitir dúplex y autorizar un desarrollo de uso mixto con una torre de telecomunicaciones.

• Reclasificación de 4559 Knightsbridge Blvd. de desarrollo planificado comercial a desarrollo planificado comercial
• Reclasificación de 7210 Long Rd. (14.8 acres) de residencial rural restringido a residencial de apartamentos limitado
• Variación en 7210 Long Rd. para reducir los retiros de construcción para un complejo de apartamentos
• Variación en 3527 E. Deshler Ave. para permitir una vivienda de dos unidades en un distrito unifamiliar
• Variación en 1111 Stewart Ave. para un desarrollo mixto residencial y una torre de telecomunicaciones monopolo

The Zoning Committee unanimously approved all items, including rezoning 14.8 acres at 7210 Long Rd from rural to Limited Apartment Residential, and granting variances for setback at that site, a two-unit dwelling on Deshler Ave, and a mixed-use development with a telecom tower at 1111 Stewart Ave. All votes were 9-0.

• Rezoned 4559 Knightsbridge Blvd (CPD to CPD, emergency) (9-0)
• Rezoned 7210 Long Rd to L-AR-1 (9-0)
• Granted variance for building setback at 7210 Long Rd (9-0)
• Granted variance for two-unit dwelling at 3527 E. Deshler Ave (9-0)
• Granted multiple variances for mixed-use and telecom tower at 1111 Stewart Ave (9-0)

Columbus City Council

El City Council está revisando numerosos elementos legislativos que incluyen renovaciones de licencias de tecnología, mejoras de servicios públicos e inversiones en infraestructura hídrica a gran escala. Las discusiones también cubren acuerdos de desarrollo económico, instalaciones de árboles en las calles y financiamiento de centros de aprendizaje temprano.

• Renovación de licencias de software de Axelliant LLC por $157,859.50
• Renovación de la Oficina de Alarmas contra Incendios en 1250 Fairwood Ave por $322,500.00
• Proyecto de Restauración del Arroyo Walhalla Ravine hasta $2,365,772.96
• Adquisición de bienes raíces para la Cuarta Planta de Agua - Transmisión Principal hasta $5,000,000.00
• Servicios de contrato de Columbus Early Learning Centers por $2,120,000.00

The council approved the journal and adopted several ceremonial resolutions, including one opposing property tax elimination and celebrating Pride Month. No substantive legislation was passed; all items were first readings only.

• Approved journal (9-0)
• Adopted resolution recognizing Sole Classics 20th anniversary (9-0)
• Adopted resolution honoring Junior League of Columbus stewardship (9-0)
• Adopted resolution opposing property tax elimination (9-0)
• Adopted resolution celebrating Pride Month (9-0)
• Read and filed liquor permit transfers

Zoning Committee

El Comité de Zonificación considerará tres propuestas de rezonificación y múltiples variaciones. Destacan las rezonificaciones para 2100 Hard Road (a distrito de apartamentos) y 7801/7809 Olentangy River Road (a apartamentos limitados). Varias solicitudes de variación incluyen permitir una instalación recreativa en un distrito de fabricación y estándares de desarrollo reducidos para casas adosadas.

• Rezonificación de 2100 Hard Rd: de L-RR a AR-1 (apartamento), 5.0 acres
• Rezonificación de 7801 y 7809 Olentangy River Rd: de R-1 a L-AR-12, 5.82 acres
• Rezonificación de 3600 Park Mill Run Dr: CPD a CPD (desarrollo comercial planificado)
• Variación para 1905 Jetway Blvd: permitir instalación recreativa en distrito L-M
• Variación para 350 McCormick Blvd: permitir comida/bebida/comercio con estacionamiento reducido en M-2

The Zoning Committee approved a rezoning of 7801 & 7809 Olentangy River Rd from R-1 to L-AR-12 for apartments, with an amendment (6-1). Also approved a corresponding variance for reduced development standards (6-1). A rezoning of 3600 Park Mill Run Dr to CPD was approved unanimously, along with variances for that site and for properties on Jetway Blvd, McCormick Blvd, and Kelton Ave. Two items for 2100 Hard Rd were postponed to June 8, 2026.

• Approved rezoning 7801-7809 Olentangy River Rd to L-AR-12 (6-1)
• Approved variance for reduced townhouse standards at 7801-7809 Olentangy River Rd (6-1)
• Approved rezoning 3600 Park Mill Run Dr to CPD (7-0)
• Approved variance for accessory outdoor storage at 3600 Park Mill Run Dr (7-0)
• Approved variance for recreation facility at 1905 Jetway Blvd (7-0)
• Approved variance for accessory uses with reduced parking at 350 McCormick Blvd (7-0)
• Approved variance for two-unit dwelling at 574-576 Kelton Ave (7-0)
• Postponed rezoning and variance for 2100 Hard Rd to 6/8/2026 (7-0)

Columbus City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Columbus llevará a cabo primeras lecturas de múltiples ordenanzas de gasto, incluido un contrato de $4.25 millones para la gestión de construcción de líneas de agua, $2 millones para programas extracurriculares y casi $1 millón en cancelaciones de tarifas de alarmas. El concejo también considera una anexión y una resolución de presupuesto participativo.

• Modificación de contrato de $4,250,200 con Hill International para la gestión de construcción de líneas de agua
• Contrato de $2,000,000 con United Way como agencia fiscal para programas extracurriculares
• Cancelación de $968,533 de tarifas de alarmas incobrables
• $993,048 para mejoras en la línea de agua del área de Youngs Drive (dependiente de préstamo)
• $1,287,050 para mejoras en la estación de bombeo de Wilson Bridge

The meeting was procedural only. Council approved the journal and waived readings of legislation titles. All items on the agenda were first readings, with no votes on approvals, denials, or tabling of substantive actions.

Columbus City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Columbus realizará primeras lecturas de 24 asuntos legislativos. El más costoso es un contrato de $33.8 millones para el Desarrollo del Campo de Pozos de Parsons Avenue, un proyecto importante de infraestructura hídrica. Otros gastos notables incluyen $1 millón para renovaciones del refugio juvenil Star House y $1.38 millones para servicios de inspección de construcción. El concejo también votará sobre transferencias de permisos de licor, enmiendas a zonas empresariales, y varias subvenciones de tecnología y parques.

• Contrato de $33.8M para el Desarrollo del Campo de Pozos de Parsons Avenue (FR-22)
• Aportación de capital de $1M a Star House para renovaciones de instalaciones (FR-19)
• $1.38M para inspección de construcción en proyectos de servicios públicos (FR-9)
• $300K para servicios de mantenimiento y restauración de fibra (FR-3)
• $250K para operación del Conservatorio Franklin Park (FR-13)

The council adopted ceremonial resolutions for Peace Officers Memorial Day and honoring Bishop Dr. Charles E. Burger, Sr. All other agenda items were first readings only, with no final votes on ordinances. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved journal (8-0)
• Adopted Peace Officers Memorial Day resolution (8-0)
• Adopted Bishop Burger recognition resolution (8-0)
• Waived reading of first legislation titles (8-0)

Zoning Committee

El Comité de Zonificación revisa una solicitud de rezonificación para 24.71 acres en 4860-4900 E. Dublin-Granville Rd, cambiando la zonificación dentro de la misma categoría de distrito. También se consideran tres solicitudes de variación: un centro de vida asistida en 4991 E. Dublin-Granville Rd con estándares de desarrollo reducidos, un salón de belleza en 430 E. Kanawha Ave con estacionamiento reducido, y un hogar de cuidado infantil Tipo A en 1309 Lee Ave con estacionamiento reducido. Se programan audiencias públicas y decisiones.

• Rezonificación 1271-2026: 24.71 acres en 4860-4900 E. Dublin-Granville Rd de CPD a CPD
• Variación 1272-2026: centro de vida asistida en 4991 E. Dublin-Granville Rd con estándares reducidos
• Variación 1291-2026: salón de belleza en 430 E. Kanawha Ave con estacionamiento reducido
• Variación 1292-2026: hogar de cuidado infantil Tipo A en 1309 Lee Ave con estacionamiento reducido

The committee approved three zoning items unanimously (8-0): a rezoning of 24.71 acres at 4860-4900 E. Dublin-Granville Road from CPD to CPD (2nd reading waived), a variance for an assisted living facility at 4991 E. Dublin-Granville Road with reduced development standards, a variance for a beauty salon at 430 E. Kanawha Avenue with reduced parking (declared emergency), and a variance for a Type A family child care home at 1309 Lee Avenue with reduced parking.

• Approved rezoning of 24.71 acres at 4860-4900 E. Dublin-Granville Rd (8-0)
• Approved variance for assisted living facility at 4991 E. Dublin-Granville Rd (8-0)
• Approved variance for beauty salon at 430 E. Kanawha Ave, declared emergency (8-0)
• Approved variance for child care home at 1309 Lee Ave (8-0)

Columbus City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Columbus realiza primeras lecturas de 29 elementos, incluyendo subvenciones HOME por $1.2M para los proyectos de vivienda asequible Opportunity Pointe I y II, un contrato de $1.04M para la construcción de estaciones de bombeo de tormentas, y $1.38M para la extracción de agua del embalse Alum Creek. También se consideran anexiones de 4.46 y 15.4 acres, transferencias de permisos de licor, y contratos para eventos en parques y una plataforma de datos para prekínder.

• Subvención HOME de $1.2M para vivienda asequible Opportunity Pointe I
• Subvención HOME de $1.2M para vivienda asequible Opportunity Pointe II
• Contrato de $1.04M para la construcción de estaciones de bombeo de tormentas DOSD
• Pago de $1.38M al Departamento de Recursos Naturales de Ohio por agua del embalse Alum Creek
• Anexión de 15.4 acres en el municipio de Jefferson (AN25-027)

Council appointed Jacquelin Lewis as City Auditor effective May 4, 2026, filling the vacancy created by Megan Kilgore's resignation. The vote was unanimous (9-0). No other substantive decisions were made; remaining agenda items were first readings or procedural.

• Appointed Jacquelin Lewis as City Auditor (9-0)

Zoning Committee

El Comité de Zonificación está considerando la reclasificación de tres propiedades para desarrollo de apartamentos o casas adosadas: 2100 Hard Rd (a AR-1), 7801-7809 Olentangy River Rd (a L-AR-12) y 6955-6999 Harlem Rd (a AR-1). También votarán sobre seis variaciones para estándares de desarrollo reducidos en varias ubicaciones, incluyendo 2100 Hard Rd, 7801-7809 Olentangy River Rd, 1289-1291 E. 17th Ave, 6955-6999 Harlem Rd, 427 Hanford St y 2930-2932 Medina Ave.

• Reclasificar 2100 Hard Rd (5.0 acres) de L-RR a AR-1 para apartamentos (Z25-044)
• Reclasificar 7801-7809 Olentangy River Rd (5.82 acres) de R-1 a L-AR-12 para casas adosadas (Z25-038)
• Reclasificar 6955-6999 Harlem Rd (4.40 acres) de L-M a AR-1 para apartamentos (Z25-054)
• Variación para reducción de estacionamiento/líneas de construcción en 2100 Hard Rd (CV24-088)
• Variación para estándares reducidos para una vivienda de dos unidades en 1289-1291 E. 17th Ave (CV25-118)

The Zoning Committee approved a rezoning of 4.4 acres at 6955-6999 Harlem Rd from Limited Manufacturing to Apartment Residential (AR-1). Four variances were also approved for properties on E. 17th Ave, Harlem Rd, Hanford St, and Medina Ave. Two rezonings and two related variances were postponed to May 18, 2026.

• Approved rezoning 6955-6999 Harlem Rd from L-M to AR-1 (9-0)
• Approved variance for 1289-1291 E. 17th Ave for two-unit dwelling (9-0)
• Approved variance for 6955-6999 Harlem Rd for apartment complex standards (9-0)
• Approved variance for 427 Hanford St for seven-unit apartment building (9-0)
• Approved variance for 2930-2932 Medina Ave for two-unit dwelling (9-0)
• Postponed rezoning 2100 Hard Rd to May 18 (9-0)
• Postponed rezoning 7801 & 7809 Olentangy River Rd to May 18 (9-0)
• Postponed variances for Hard Rd and Olentangy River Rd to May 18 (9-0)

Zoning Committee

El Comité de Zonificación de Columbus considerará tres solicitudes de variación: almacenamiento exterior accesorio en 3616 E. Broad St, un centro de tratamiento residencial en 7400 Huntington Park Dr y desarrollo residencial en 358 E. Deshler Ave. Cada una requiere estándares de desarrollo relajados de los códigos de zonificación actuales.

• Variación para almacenamiento exterior accesorio en 3616 E. Broad St (distrito CAC)
• Variación para centro de tratamiento residencial en 7400 Huntington Park Dr (distrito CPD)
• Variación para desarrollo residencial en 358 E. Deshler Ave (distrito R-2F)

The Zoning Committee unanimously approved three variance requests. A variance was granted for a residential treatment facility with reduced development standards at 7400 Huntington Park Dr. Variances were also approved for accessory outdoor storage at 3616 E. Broad St. and for residential development with reduced standards at 358 E. Deshler Ave. All motions passed 9-0.

• Approved variance for accessory outdoor storage at 3616 E. Broad St. (9-0)
• Approved variance for residential treatment facility at 7400 Huntington Park Dr. (9-0)
• Approved variance for residential development at 358 E. Deshler Ave. (9-0)