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Notice/Advertisement Title: Proposed Code Change for Accessory Dwelling Units Public Hearing Minuets
Contact Name: Tigist Zemene
Contact Telephone Number: (614)724-4649
Contact Email Address: tzemene@columbus.gov
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HOSTED BY: Council Member Otto Beatty III
Monday - July 22, 2025
5:00 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
Call to Order: 5:04 PM
Present: Councilmember Otto Beatty III, Councilmember Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Councilmember Christopher Wyche, Councilmember Emmanuel Remy, Councilmember Pro Tem Rob Dorans (Zoning Chair), Shannon Pine (BZS), Reina Sims, AARP Ohio, Critty Buenconsejo (AHACO), Anna Teye-Kasongo (Convergence Columbus), Keryna Johnson (Rise Together Innovation Institute), and public speakers.
Introduction:
Council Member Otto Beatty III
- Opening remarks and context for proposed ADU zoning code changes under Title 33.
- Importance of ADUs for multigenerational housing, caregiver accommodations, rental income, and neighborhood cohesion.
- Personal testimony on ADU built for aging mother as a dignified housing solution.
- ADUs defined and differentiated: detached, attached, internal conversions.
- National and state trends: other cities in Ohio and across the U.S. already support ADUs.
- Legislative momentum on federal and local levels.
- Introduction of chief zoning officer for detailed presentation.
Presentation:
[Shannon Pine, Chief Zoning Officer]
- Definition of ADU: second residential dwelling unit with independent living facilities.
- Types: internal (attics, basements), detached (carriage houses), above garages.
- Clarification: ADUs must be permanent structures, not RVs or mobile homes.
- Statistics on 44 ADUs approved between 2019-2023; all detached, 80% above garages.
- Proposed zoning updates: allow ADUs in residential zones (Title 33), remove variance hurdles.
- Provisions include: max height 25 ft, lot coverage up to 65%, one ADU per lot.
- No additional parking required for ADUs; principal dwelling must meet existi...
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