Columbus City Council approved a variance (CV23-073) for 3224 S. High St., permitting external storage of RVs and business-related equipment at Wayne Webb’s Bowling Center. The site is in the CAC, Community Activity Center District, which does not allow external storage under Section E.20.100 of the Columbus City Code. The variance was granted due to business needs related to national tournament travel and onsite event hosting. The external storage is to be located behind the bowling alley building, screened from nearby residential zones (R-2 and R-4), and complies with the Columbus Citywide Planning Policies (C2P2). The Far South Columbus Area Commission recommended approval, and city departments agreed, citing compatibility with the Scioto Southland Area Plan and no adverse impact on surrounding uses. The variance also legalizes prior site conditions.
The approval ensures business continuity for a regionally significant recreational facility and legitimizes necessary operational infrastructure. It strikes a balance between business flexibility and community design standards.