Explanation
BACKGROUND:
Chapter 3357 of the Columbus zoning code regulates C-5, Highway-oriented commercial uses including car washes and gas stations. Section 3357.01(B)(1) specifies that C-5 uses shall be permitted only through rezoning to the C-5, Commercial District. However, in Chapter 3361, Commercial Planned Development District, C-5 uses can also be permitted in CPD zoning districts. Additionally, C-5 uses (utilizing C-5 development standards) are permitted in the M, Manufacturing District under 3363.01. Deleting Section 3357.01(B) will remove the inconsistencies in the zoning code regarding C-5 uses, while maintaining adequate development standards for such uses.
The Columbus Development Commission voted to recommend approval of this Columbus Zoning Code revision at its monthly public meeting on May 10, 2012
FISCAL IMPACT: No funding is required for this legislation.
Title
To amend Section 3357.01 of the Columbus City Codes regarding uses in the C-5 Commercial District to remove a provision that is inconsistent with other zoning code sections.
Body
WHEREAS, the revision to CC Section 3357.01(B) will remove language in the C-5, Commercial district section that can be interpreted to allow C-5 uses only through rezoning to the C-5, Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus currently allows C-5 uses not only through a rezoning to the C-5, Commercial district, but also by rezoning to a CPD, Commercial Planned Development District; an M, Manufacturing District; or by a Council variance; and
WHEREAS, adequate development standards for C-5 uses are applied not only by rezoning to the C-5, Commercial or M, Manufacturing Districts, but also through negotiated standards approved by City Council within a CPD, Commercial Planned Development District or a Council variance; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus Development Commission voted to recommend approval of this revision at its monthly public meeting on May 10, 2012; now, therefore,
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