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Notice/Advertisement Title: City of Columbus September 15, 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
SEPTEMBER 15, 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, September 15, 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.: GC26-024
Location: 2000 EAST MAIN ST. (43205), located at the northeast corner of Holtzman Avenue and East Main
Street (010-022407 & 010-192091; Near East Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: UCR, Urban Core District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 34.G.20.060.B, Graphics Standards To allow a ground sign and a canopy sign
with automatic changeable copy.
Proposal: To install a ground sign and canopy sign with automatic changeable copy.
Applicant(s): Michelle Hobbs 1990 Rockford Street Mount Airy, NC 27030
Property Owner(s): Kroger Co. 1014 Vine Street Cincinnati, OH 45202
Attorney/Agent: None
Planner: Dane Kirk, (614) 645-7973; DEKirk@Columbus.gov
02. Application No.: GC26-030
Location: 3535-3565 OLENTANGY RIVER RD. & 500 THOMAS LN. (43214), located The main campus is
located on the west side of Olentangy River Road between Thomas Lane and West North Broadway, and the
smaller portion is located on the northwest corner of Olentangy River Road and Thomas Lane (010-183740, 010-
199999, 010-200000, & 010-103190; No Area Commission).
Existing Zoning: CPD, Commercial Planned Development & L-C-4, Limited Commercial District
Request: Graphics Plan(s) to Section(s): 3382.07, Graphics Plan To repeal and replace the existing Graphics Plan.
Proposal: To repeal and replace the existing Graphics Plan with an updated Graphics Plan for the Ohio Health
Riverside Hospital and new Women’s Center.
Applicant(s): Property Owner
Property Owner(s): Ohio Health c/o Doug Scholl 3430 Ohio Health Parkway Columbus, Ohio 43202
Attorney/Agent: Morrison Sign Company c/o Don Haight 2757 Scioto Parkway Columbus, Ohio 43221
Planner: Steven Smedley, (614) 645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov
03. Application No.: GC26-033
Location: 6077 SHARON WOODS BLVD. (43215), located on the southwest corner of Sharon Woods
Boulevard and Alpine Drive (010-149382; Northland Community Council).
Existing Zoning: SR, Suburban Residential District
Request: Variance(s) to Section(s): 3376.09, Permanent signs for other uses in residential districts To permit the
installation of an electronic, changeable-copy display on a ground sign. 3377.08, Illumination and special effects
To to allow an automatic changeable-copy sign in a residential district. 3376.09(A)(1), Permanent signs for other
uses in residential districts To increase the portion of a ground sign displaying changeable copy from 50% to 72%.
Proposal: To replace the existing ground sign with a new ground sign that utilizes electronic changeable copy.
Applicant(s): Property Owner
Property Owner(s): Bishop Herrmann Edward 198 East Broad Street Columbus, Ohio 43215
Attorney/Agent: Zoning Resources c/o Jim McFarland, Agent 5765 Boucher Drive, Suite A Orient, Ohio 43146
Planner: Steven Smedley, (614) 645-6130; SFSmedley@Columbus.gov