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Notice/Advertisement Title: COUNCILMEMBER OTTO BEATTY III'S 2nd PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED CODE CHANGES FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES:
Contact Name: Leah Boyd
Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-1311
Contact Email Address: lsboyd@columbus.gov
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Wednesday - September 10, 2025 6:00 PM Fran Ryan Community Center
Call to Order: 6:02 PM
Council Member Otto Beatty III
Public Hearing of Testimonies and Announcements for Proposed Zoning Code Changes to Allow for ADUs
Present: Councilmember Otto Beatty III and Pro Tem Rob Dorans (Zoning Chair)
Introduction:
Council Member Otto Beatty III
Councilmember Otto Beatty III called the meeting to order.
Opened the public hearing by recognizing the months of collaboration that shaped the current ADU draft legislation.
Thanked residents, stakeholders, and city departments-including Building and Zoning Services, Department of Development, Department of Public Utilities, the City Attorney’s office, Council President's office, and legislative staff-for their contributions and support.
Highlighted the purpose of the proposed ADU code change: to provide opportunities for neighborhoods and families by allowing accessory dwelling units citywide.
Framed ADUs as a flexible housing solution aligned with Columbus’ larger housing strategy.
Shared that this hearing builds on feedback from the prior session and will clarify topics such as zoning expansion and potential utility tapping fees.
Acknowledged the presence of Council colleagues and turned the floor over to the Department of Development to begin presentations
Presentation:
[Erin Prosser, Deputy Director, Housing Strategies]
Provided a presentation outlining the policy goals of the proposed legislation. She highlighted the City's commitment to equitable housing access and emphasized the potential for ADUs to support aging in place, increased housing supply, generate supplemental income, and ease housing pressures citywide.
[Tony Celebrezze, De...
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