Columbus City Council approved a rezoning application (Z24-053) for 2897 Johnstown Rd., converting 2.3 acres from the Rural District to L-M, Limited Manufacturing District. The rezoning legitimizes the existing use of the property, which contains approximately 35,000 square feet of warehouse and office buildings. No new development is proposed. The property was recently annexed from Mifflin Township and is located in the Port Columbus Joint Economic Development Strategy area, which recommends mixed-use land use. The rezoning ensures compliance with Columbus zoning regulations while restricting objectionable manufacturing uses and maintaining conformance with the submitted zoning site plan. The request received unanimous support from the Development Commission and city departments.
This rezoning brings an existing industrial property into compliance with city zoning and supports the broader economic development goals of the Port Columbus area. It formalizes current use and provides zoning clarity for future operation and improvements.