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Notice/Advertisement Title: City of Columbus July 21, 2026, Graphics Commission Meeting
Contact Name: Philip Ashear
Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-1719
Contact Email Address: pjashear@columbus.gov
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AGENDA
GRAPHICS COMMISSION
CITY OF COLUMBUS, OHIO
JULY 21, 2026
The City Graphics Commission hears requests for Variances, Special Permits, Appeals, Graphics Plans and certain Miscellaneous Graphics, as provided by the Columbus Graphics Code, Title 33 and 34, Article 15 of the City Codes.
The City Graphics Commission will hold a public hearing on the following zoning applications on TUESDAY, July 21, 2026, at 4:15 p.m. at the MICHAEL B. COLEMAN GOVERNMENT CENTER at 111 North Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215 in the 2nd FLOOR HEARING ROOM. You can also monitor the hearing through the City of Columbus YouTube channel at the following link: <http://www.youtube.com/cityofcolumbus>.
SPECIAL NOTE TO APPLICANT: YOU OR YOUR REPRESENTATIVE MUST ATTEND THIS MEETING. It is the rule of the Commission to withdraw or table an application when a representative is not present.
Meeting Accommodations: 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 Angie Wise at (614) 645-8029 or email AMWise@columbus.gov at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled meeting or event to request an accommodation.
Further information may be obtained by visiting the City of Columbus Zoning Office website at <https://www.columbus.gov/Business-Development/Building-Zoning-Services/Boards-and-Commissions/Graphics-Commission-Meetings> or by calling the Department of Building and Zoning Services, Public Hearings Section at 614-645-4522.
THE FOLLOWING APPLICATIONS WILL BE HEARD ON THE 4:15 PM AGENDA:
01. Application No.: GC26-010
Location: 1919 NORTHCLIFF DR. (43229), located on the southwest corner of Northcliff Drive and Northtowne
Boulevard (010-085534; Northland Community Council).
Existing Zoning: SR, Suburban Residential District
Request: Miscellaneous Graphic(s) to Section(s): 3375.15(B, C), Banner standards To increase the number of
banners from 1 to 4, to increase the display time from 30 days to indefinite, and to increase the area from 16 square
feet to 48 square feet (total of all 4).
Proposal: To allow the installation of four (4) 12 sq.ft. banners on two (2) light poles (2 banners on each pole)
located in the parking lot.
Applicant(s): Board of Education Columbus City Schools c/o Lee Cole 270 East State Street Columbus, Ohio
43213
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Attorney/Agent: None
Planner: Steven Smedley, (614) 645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov
02. Application No.: GC26-016
Location: 4077 KARL RD. (43224), located on the east side of Maize Road, approximately 150 feet south of
Carbone Drive. (010-103675; Northland Community Council).
Existing Zoning: SR, Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3375.15(A, B), Banner standards To increase the number of banners from 1 to
4, the display time from 30 days to indefinite, and the total graphic area from 16 square feet to 48 square feet.
Proposal: To install four (4) 12 square foot banners consisting on two separate light post in the northern parking lot.
Applicant(s): Board of Education Columbus City Schools, c/o Lee Cole 270 East State Street Columbus, Ohio
43213
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Attorney/Agent: None.
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
03. Application No.: GC26-013
Location: 3448 MADDENS POINTE LN. (43220), located at the northwest corner of Bethel Road and Maddens
Pointe Lane (590-281024; 590-137470; Northwest Civic Association).
Existing Zoning: CAC, Community Activity Center District
Request: Variance & Special Permit(s) to Section(s): 3378.01(D), General provisions A special permit shall be
required to allow installation of any permanent or temporary off-premises sign not specifically provided for in this
Graphics Code. 34.G.20.060.B, Graphic Standards To allow an off-premise ground sign.
Proposal: To install an off-premises illuminated ground sign.
Applicant(s): 5448 Maddens Pointe Lane Property, LLC 560 Lincoln Rd., Ste. 300 Miami Beach, FL 33139
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Attorney/Agent: Jim McFarland 5765 Boucher Dr. Orient, OH 43146
Planner: Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
04. Application No.: GC26-021
Location: 1500 LAKE SHORE DR. (43204), located on the east side of Lake Shore Drive, approximately 490
feet south of West 5th Avenue (010-105157; West Scioto Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: C-2, Commercial District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3377.20(B), Permanent on-premises wall and window signs To allow a wall
sign to be located on a wall (3rd floor) not occupied by the use (1st floor).
Proposal: To relocate an existing wall sign to the top floor of the building.
Applicant(s): Property Owner
Property Owner(s): 1500 Lake Shore LLC 456 Partridge Bend Powell, Ohio 43065
Attorney/Agent: Jackson B. Reynolds, III, Atty. 172 East State Street, Suite 550 Columbus, Ohio 43215
Planner: Steven Smedley, (614) 645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov
05. Application No.: GC26-022
Location: 7349 WORTHINGTON GALENA RD. (43085), located at the northeast corner of Sancus Boulevard
and Worthington Galena Road (610-128228; Far North Columbus Communities Coalition).
Existing Zoning: M-2, Manufacturing District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3377.08.B.2, Illumination and special effects To decrease the percentage of a
ground sign with changeable copy that is required to be non-changeable copy used for identification of the use
which it serves from 50 percent to 31 percent. 3377.08.B.1, Illumination and special effects To allow a sign with
automatic changeable copy in the M-2 District. 3377.11.C, Tenant panels and changeable copy To increase the
percentage of a ground sign with changeable copy that is allowed to be changeable copy from 50 percent to 69
percent.
Proposal: To install a monument sign with automatic changeable copy.
Applicant(s): Atlantic Sign Company 2328 Florence Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45206
Property Owner(s): Crossroads Community Church, Inc. 3500 Madison Road Cincinnati, OH 45209
Attorney/Agent: None
Planner: Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
06. Application No.: GC26-023
Location: 2500 CORPORATE EXCHANGE DR. (43231), located at the northeast corner of Cleveland Avenue
and Community Park Drive (600-199401; Northland Community Council).
Existing Zoning: RAC, Regional Activity Center District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3377.24, Wall signs for individual uses To increase the allowable graphic area
for a wall sign from 156.5 square feet to 354 square feet.
Proposal: To install a wall sign.
Applicant(s): The Village Network 2000 Noble Drive Wooster, OH 44691
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Attorney/Agent: LetterGraphics, Inc. c/o Paul D. Magee 400 West Market Street Orrville, OH 44667
Planner: Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
07. Application No.: GC26-025
Location: 3989 N. HIGH ST. (43214), located on the west side of North High Street between Blenheim Road and
Northridge Road. (010-0090914; Clintonville Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: C-4, Commercial District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3377.17(A), Setback regulations for permanent on-premises ground signs. To
reduce the setback of a ground sign from 15 to 6 feet.
Proposal: To replace a ground sign.
Applicant(s): First Church of Christ, Scientist 3989 N. High St Columbus, Ohio 43214
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Attorney/Agent: Tim Kaskewky, Agent 159 E. Livingston Ave Columbus, Ohio 43215
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
08. Application No.: GC26-026
Location: 2855 OLENTANGY RIVER RD. (43202), located on the west side of Olentangy River Road,
approximately 800 feet northwest of Ackerman Road (010-103163; No area commission).
Existing Zoning: CAC, Community Activity Center District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 34.G.20.060.C.1, Graphics Standards, Ground Signs To allow a second ground
sign along the Olentangy River Road street frontage, where one ground sign per abutting street is permitted per
development parcel. 34.G.20.060.C.3, Graphics Standards, Ground Signs To reduce the minimum ground sign
setback from 10 feet to 2 feet from the street right-of-way line.
Proposal: To install a second ground sign.
Applicant(s): Cantina Hospitality, LLC c/o Nathan Graf 170 Mason Street Greenwich, CT 06830
Property Owner(s): Prospect Wango Borrower, LLC 10 North High Street, Suite 401 Columbus, OH 43215
Attorney/Agent: Eric Zartman, Atty. 8000 Walton Parkway, Suite 120 New Albany, OH 43054
Planner: Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
09. Application No.: GC26-027
Location: 1499 HARD RD. (43235), located on the south side of Hard Road, approximately 200 feet east of
Smoky Row Road (610-213683; Far Northwest Communities Coalition).
Existing Zoning: PUD-4, Planned Unit Development District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3376.09(A)(1), Permanent signs for other uses in residential districts To allow
an automatic changeable-copy sign in a PUD-4 zoning district. 3376.09(A), Permanent signs for other uses in
residential districts To allow a second wall sign facing a primary street. 3376.09(A)(4), Permanent signs for other
uses in residential districts To increase the graphic area of a wall sign from 64 square feet to 196 square feet.
Proposal: To construct a ground sign and wall sign.
Applicant(s): Board of Education of Worthington City Schools 200 E. Wilson Bridge Road Worthington, Ohio
Property Owner(s): Applicant
Attorney/Agent: Caleb Moore, Moore Signs 6060 Westerville Road Westerville, Ohio 43081
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov