Explanation
Rezoning Application: Z25-044
APPLICANT: Preferred Living; c/o David Hodge, Atty.; 8000 Walton Parkway, Suite 120; New Albany, OH 43054.
PROPOSED USE: Multi-unit residential development.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Disapproval (2-5) on January 8, 2026.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The 5.0± acre site consists of two parcels both developed with a single-unit dwelling in the L-RR, Limited Rural Residential District. The requested AR-1, Apartment Residential District will allow a multi-unit residential development at this location. The site is within the planning boundaries of The Northwest Plan (2016), which recommends “Medium Density Residential” land uses at this location. Staff is supportive of the request as it is consistent with the Plan’s land use recommendation and with adjacent and nearby multi-unit residential developments in the area. Additionally, the proposal is consistent with the City’s objective of providing more housing in all areas of the city. Concurrent Council variance (Ordinance #0291-2026; CV25-088) demonstrates a 112-unit apartment complex, and includes variances for building setbacks, parking setbacks and perimeter yard.
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To rezone 2100 HARD RD. (43123), being 5.0± acres located on the north side of Hard Road, 150± feet west of Stoneford Drive, From: L-RR, Limited Rural Residential District, To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District (Rezoning #Z25-044).
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WHEREAS, application #Z25-044 is on file with the Department of Building and Zoning Services requesting rezoning of 5.0± acres from L-RR, Limited Rural Residential District, to the AR-1, Apartment Residential District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends disapproval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of the zoning change because the requested AR-1, Apartment Residential District will allow multi-unit residential development at a density consistent with the area’s residential development pattern and with The Northwest Plan’s recommendation for “Medium Density Residential” land uses; now, therefore:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Official Zoning Map of the City of Columbus, as adopted by Ordinance No. 0179 -03, passed February 24, 2003, and as subsequently amended, is hereby revised by changing the zoning of the property as follows:
2100 HARD RD. (43126), being 5.0± acres located on the north side of Hard Road, 150± feet west of Stoneford Drive, and being more particularly described as follows:
Being in Sec. 1, Twp. 2, Range 19, U.S. M. Lands, and a part of Lot #15 of Tuller's Survey. Beginning at a point in the center of Hard Road 913.284 feet Easterly from the Southwest corner of said Lo t#15, being also the Southeast corner of Lot # 18: thence Eastwardly along the center of Hard Road. 304.428 feet to a point in the center or Hard Road; thence Northerly on a line parallel to the West line of said tract to the North line of said Lot #15; thence Westerly along the North line of said Lot 304.428 feet to the Northeast corner of a part of said lot purchased by Sims; thence South on said Sims East line to the center of said Road, and the place beginning, containing 5 acres of land.
Parcel No: 610-157048 & 610-189635
Property Address: 2100 Hard Road; Columbus, OH 43123
To Rezone From: L-RR, Limited Rural Residential District,
To: AR-1, Apartment Residential District.
SECTION 2. That a Height District of thirty-five (35) feet is hereby established on the AR-1, Apartment Residential District on this property.
SECTION 3. That the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning Services be, and is hereby authorized and directed to make the said changes on the said official zoning map in the office of the Department of Building and Zoning Services.
SECTION 4. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.