SAVE THE DATES: City Council to Hold Public Hearings on Zoning Code Update

Council President Hardin and Council President Pro Tem Rob Dorans, chair of the Zoning Committee, will hold three public hearings during May and June regarding the proposed new Zoning Code and map. The Zone In Initiative is a multi-phase effort to comprehensively update the City’s Zoning Code and map for the first time in more than 70 years. Currently, residents can provide input during the 60-day public comment period until June 10. The current phase focuses on key corridors.

Who:

Council President Shannon Hardin

Council President Pro Tem Dorans

City Planning Experts from the Zone In Team

When and Where:

Hearing 1: Overview - Proposed Code and Map

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Douglas Recreation Center

1250 Windsor Ave.

Hearing 2: Housing and Parking

Thursday, June 6, 2024

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Scioto Southland Community Center

3901 Parsons Ave.

Hearing 3: Evaluation of Public Feedback

Thursday, June 27, 2024

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Columbus City Council Chambers

City Hall - 2nd Floor

90 W. Broad St.

All hearings will be live-streamed on Facebook and Youtube.

If you would like to provide written or public testimony, including signing up to speak at a hearing, email Kevin McCain at kbmccain@columbus.gov.

Written testimony must be received by 3:00 pm on the day of the hearing and should be emailed to Kevin McCain at kbmccain@columbus.gov - please include “written testimony” in the subject line of your email.

Any resident wishing to speak during the hearing should email Kevin McCain at kbmccain@columbus.gov. Members of the public can also sign up to speak in person at the hearing. Each speaker will be limited to remarks lasting no longer than three minutes.

ICYMI: Check out the Zoning Code Proposal at the Zone In Gallery! Explore the interactive exhibit at 141 N. Front Street open six days a week, and hear from experts who will explain what Zone-In means for you. 

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