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File #: 3105-2025    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Second Reading
File created: 11/6/2025 In control: Zoning Committee
On agenda: 11/24/2025 Final action:
Title: To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2866 OAKLAWN ST. (43224), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-055).
Attachments: 1. ORD3105-2025_Attachments, 2. ORD3105-2025_Labels
Explanation

Council Variance Application: CV25-055

APPLICANT: Christine Wooten; 2866 Oaklawn Street; Columbus, OH 43224

PROPOSED USE: Two single-unit dwellings on one lot.

NORTH LINDEN AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.

CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The site consists of one parcel developed with a single-unit dwelling in the R-3, Residential District. The requested Council variance will allow an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on the rear of the lot, resulting in two single-unit dwellings on one lot. A Council variance is required because the R-3 district only allows one single-unit dwelling per lot. The site is located within the planning boundaries of the North Linden Neighborhood Plan Amendment (2014), which recommends “Low-Medium Density Residential” land uses at this location, and includes the early adoption of Columbus Citywide Planning Policies (C2P2) Design Guidelines (2018). Variances to lot area, fronting, and rear yard are also included in this request. Staff supports the requested variances as the proposed use is consistent with the residential character of the neighborhood and does not introduce an incompatible use to the area.

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To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.035, R-3 residential district; 3332.13, R-3 area district requirements; 3332.19, Fronting; and 3332.27, Rear yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 2866 OAKLAWN ST. (43224), to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District (Council Variance #CV25-055).

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WHEREAS, by application #CV25-055, the owner of the property at 2866 OAKLAWN ST. (43224), is requesting a Variance to allow two single-unit dwellings on one lot with reduced development standards in the R-3, Residential District; and

WHEREAS, Section 3332.035, R-3 residential district, only allows one single-unit dwelling per lot, while the applicant proposes an accessory dwelling unit at the r...

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