This ordinance sets forth the municipal services and zoning conditions that the city of Columbus will provide upon the annexation of a 6.4± acre area in Truro Township. The annexation petition has been filed with Franklin County, and services like public safety, fire, sanitation, and water are expected to be provided upon the annexation. Sanitary and storm sewers will be the responsibility of developers and owners at their own expense. The ordinance also includes zoning buffering conditions to ensure compatibility with adjacent properties in Truro Township, including the need for open space and landscaping buffers between annexed and township properties. A hearing for the annexation petition is scheduled before the Franklin County Board of Commissioners on September 24, 2024.
The annexation of this land into Columbus allows for better access to municipal services and potentially spurs economic development. Additionally, it creates uniformity in services across city boundaries and ensures that the future development aligns with city planning policies.