This ordinance rezones 12,300± parcels along key corridors within the City of Columbus to six new mixed-use districts as part of the Zone In Columbus initiative. The initiative aims to update the zoning code to create a more effective, equitable, and sustainable framework for guiding land use, development, and growth. The newly designated districts include Urban General (UGN-1 and UGN-2), Urban Center (UCT), Urban Core (UCR) with a restricted sub-district (UCR-R), Community Activity Center (CAC), and Regional Activity Center (RAC). These changes are part of a broader effort to address housing needs, enhance mobility options, and support local businesses. The rezoning replaces existing Title 33 zoning designations, removes overlay designations for parcels being rezoned, and retains design review provisions for specific districts.
This decision is crucial as it represents a major overhaul of the city's zoning framework, directly impacting land use, housing, mobility, and economic development along 140 miles of key corridors in Columbus.