Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation adopts an amendment to the 2003 North Linden Neighborhood Plan. The amendment focuses on land use and urban design issues, covering the entire North Linden Commission area. Community participation was coordinated with the North Linden Area Commission.
Stakeholder interviews public workshops, and a draft plan open house provided opportunities for public input. The North Linden Area Commission voted unanimously to support the plan at their December 20, 2014 2013 meeting. The Columbus Development Commission reviewed the plan on May 8, 2014 and unanimously voted to recommend its adoption by City Council.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
Title
To adopt the North Linden Neighborhood Plan Amendment as a guide for development, redevelopment, and planning of future public improvements.
Body
WHEREAS, the North Linden Neighborhood Plan was adopted on June 16, 2003 (Ord. 1088-2003) as a guide for development, redevelopment, and planning of future public improvements; and
WHEREAS, the North Linden Neighborhood Plan Amendment is intended to enhance and improve the land use and urban design recommendations of the 2003 plan; and
WHEREAS, the North Linden Area Commission worked with staff in the development of the amendment; and
WHEREAS, presentations, public workshops, and an open house were conducted as part of the public planning process; and
WHEREAS, the North Linden Area Commission endorsed the North Linden Neighborhood Plan Amendment and recommended adoption by City Council; and
WHEREAS, after public notice, a public hearing was held on May 8, 2014 at which the Development Commission approved the North Linden Neighborhood Plan Amendment and recommended its adoption to City Council; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the North Linden Neighborhood Plan Amendment is hereby adopted to establish guidelines for planning, development, and redevelopment.
SECTION 2. That all city of Columbus departments and divisions are hereby authorized and directed to use the North Linden Neighborhood Plan Amendment in initiating or reviewing projects within the planning area or adjacent areas and to require that such projects generally conform to the plan.
SECTION 3. That the Department of Development is directed to monitor the use of the North Linden Neighborhood Plan as amended, and to present to City Council any further amendments necessary to keep the plan up-to-date.
SECTION 4. That copies of the North Linden Neighborhood Plan Amendment shall be kept on file in the Department of Development, Planning Division.
SECTION 5. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.