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Notice/Advertisement Title: City of Columbus June 16, 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
JUNE 16, 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, June 16, 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: 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 west side of Karl Road, approximately 1,000 feet north of East
Cooke Road (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 located on two separate light posts 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.: GC26-020
Location: 1374 POLARIS PKWY. (43240), located on the north side of Polaris Parkway, approximately 1,100
feet west of Lyria Drive (318-43401022004; Far North Columbus Communities Coalition).
Existing Zoning: L-C4, Commercial District
Request: Graphics Plan(s) to Section(s): 3382.07, Graphics Plan To establish a new Graphics Plan
Proposal: To establish a new Graphics Plan.
Applicant(s): Alex Luft 14 Ridge Square, #500 Washington, DC 20016
Property Owner(s): PFP Columbus, II LLC 180 E. Broad St. Columbus, Ohio 43215
Attorney/Agent: Sign Affects c/o Erika Walker 10079 Smith Calhoun Road Plain City, Ohio 43064
Planner: Adam Trimmer, (614) 645-1469; ADTrimmer@Columbus.gov