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Notice/Advertisement Title: City of Columbus April 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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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, April 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 <mailto: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 4:30PM AGENDA:
01. APPLICATION: GC26-003
Location: 4755 S. HIGH ST. (43207), located on the west side of South High Street
between Interstate 270 and Jackson Street. (510-181564; Far South Columbus Area
Commission).
Existing Zoning: M-2, Manufacturing District.
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3375.13.F Prohibited Graphics To allow a 5-feet by 3-feet
company logo flag.
Proposal: To install 3 flags and flag poles.
Applicant(s): The TAM-PFK Land Holding Company, LLC 4755 S. High St. Columbus, Ohio
43207.
Property Owner(s): Applicant.
Attorney/Agent: Owen Mott, Agent 4755 S. High St. Columbus, Ohio 43207
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov
02. APPLICATION: GC26-005
Location: 1790 HILLIARD & ROME RD. (43206), located on the east side of Hilliard & Rome
Road, approximately 1,150 feet north of Westchester Woods Boulevard (560-249893; Far West
Side Area Commission).Existing Zoning: L-C-4, Limited Commercial District.
Request: Graphics Plan(s) to Section(s): 3382.07, Graphics plan To establish a graphics plan.
Proposal: To establish a Graphics Plan.
Applicant(s): Alex Luft 14 Ridge Square, Suite 500 Washington, DC.
Property Owner(s): Hilliard Outparcel, LLC. 1901 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 630 Los Angeles,
CA 90067
Attorney/Agent: Erika Walker 10079 Smith Calhoun Road Plain City, OH 43064
Planner: Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
03. APPLICATION: GC26-006
Location: 4251 KIMBERLY PKWY. (43207), located On the southeast corner of Kimberly
Parkway and Kimberly Parkway East. (010-213079; Mideast Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: CAC, Community Activity Center District.
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): E.20.060, Ground Signs To allow automatic changeable copy
in the CAC, Community Activity Center District.
Proposal: To allow automatic changeable copy on a ground sign.
Applicant(s): Sign Stop LLC 808 Distribution Drive Columbus, Ohio 43228.
Property Owner(s): Chaudhary & Laura INC 4251 Kimberly Parky Way Columbus, Ohio
43232.
Attorney/Agent: Zoning Resources, c/o Rebecca Green 84 Skyline Drive Ashville, Ohio 43103
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov