Legislation Details

File #: 0275-2026    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 1/22/2026 In control: Zoning Committee
On agenda: 2/9/2026 Final action: 2/11/2026
Title: To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.21, Landscaping and screening; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3321.05(B)(1)(2), Vision clearance; 3332.05, Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.21, Building lines; 3332.25(A)(B), Required side yards; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28, Obstructions in a required side yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 506 MILLER AVE. (43205), to allow mixed-use development with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-100).
Attachments: 1. ORD0275-2026.Attachments.pdf, 2. ORD0275-2026.Labels.pdf
Date Ver.Action ByActionResultAction DetailsMeeting Details
2/11/20261 CITY CLERK Attest  Action details Meeting details
2/10/20261 MAYOR Signed  Action details Meeting details
2/9/20261 COUNCIL PRESIDENT Signed  Action details Meeting details
2/9/20261 Zoning Committee Waive the 2nd ReadingPass Action details Meeting details
2/9/20261 Zoning Committee ApprovedPass Action details Meeting details
2/9/20261 Zoning Committee Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibitPass Action details Meeting details
2/9/20261 Zoning Committee Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of CouncilPass Action details Meeting details
Explanation

Council Variance Application: CV25-100

APPLICANT: Joshua Tomey; 1286 East Fulton Street; Columbus, OH 43205

PROPOSED USE: Mixed-use development.

NEAR AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.

CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of one undeveloped parcel in the R-3, Residential District. A future lot split has been proposed that will result in three new lots: Lot 01, Lot 02, and Lot 03. The requested Council Variance will allow a two-unit dwelling on both Lot 01 and Lot 02, and a mixed-use building containing two-dwelling units and approximately 1,000 square feet of office and retail space on Lot 03. Additionally, two parking spaces for Lot 02 will be provided on Lot 01. A Council variance is required because the R-3 district only allows single-unit dwellings as a primary residential land use, and does not allow office, retail, or non-accessory parking uses. Variances to landscaping and screening, parking setback, required parking, vision clearance, lot width, lot area, building lines, side yards, rear yard, and side yard obstruction are also included in this request. The Near East Area Plan (2005) does not have a specified recommended land use for the site, however the proposal is consistent with the Plan’s goal of developing new housing that is compatible with the historical urban development pattern, and provides appropriate parking lot screening.

Title

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3312.21, Landscaping and screening; 3312.27, Parking setback line; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3321.05(B)(1)(2), Vision clearance; 3332.05, Area district lot width requirements; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.21, Building lines; 3332.25(A)(B), Required side yards; 3332.27, Rear yard; and 3332.28, Obstructions in a required side yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 506 MILLER AVE. (43205), to allow mixed-use development with reduced de...

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