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Notice/Advertisement Title: Council Member Otto Beatty III to Host a 3rd Public Hearing to Discuss Proposed Code Changes for Accessory Dwelling Units under the Housing For All & Columbus Forward Initiatives
Contact Name: Tigist Zemene
Contact Telephone Number: 614-724-4649
Contact Email Address: tzemene@columbus.gov
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Council Member Otto Beatty III will chair a third and final public hearing to discuss a proposed expansion of the city code to allow for Accessory Dwelling Units in residential districts. This proposed code change falls under the Housing For All & Columbus Forward Initiatives. Public comments will be reviewed at the hearing, and the Building and Zoning Services Department will present the final draft of the proposed code changes.
When: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Time: 12:00 noon
Where: Columbus City Hall, Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
90 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
This event will broadcast live on CTV, YouTube, and Facebook Live.
All interested residents are invited to offer written and/or public testimony by sending an email to Leah Boyd at LSBoyd@columbus.gov by 10:00am on the day of the hearing - please include “October 29 Hearing Testimony” in the subject line of your email. Comments will be limited to 3 minutes.
ADA ACCOMMODATION: It is the policy of the City of Columbus that all City-sponsored public meetings and events are accessible to people with disabilities. If you need assistance in participating in this meeting or event due to a disability as defined under the ADA, please call the City’s ADA Coordinator at (614) 645-8871 or e-mail zdjones@columbus.gov at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled meeting or event to request an accommodation.