Explanation
Background: This plan was initiated at the request of the East Columbus Civic Association in order to cover an area within the City of Columbus where no Council-adopted area plan was in place. Plan policies will be used to review any future development proposals for the area and guide public investment. The planning process included data gathering and analysis, plan preparation, and public outreach. Public involvement included stakeholder interviews, working committee meetings, and public workshops. The East Columbus Civic Association recommended the draft plan to the city Development Commission at its February 6, 2012 meeting. The Development Commission reviewed the plan on March 8, 2012 and unanimously voted to recommend its adoption to City Council. The recommendations of this plan supersede any conflicting recommendations of the I-670 Corridor Development Plan (0040-1989) and the Port Columbus Joint Economic Development Strategy (0668-2008).
Fiscal Impact: No funding is required for this legislation.
Title
To adopt the East Columbus Neighborhood Plan as a guide for development, redevelopment, and the planning of future public improvements.
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WHEREAS, the East Columbus Neighborhood has not previously had a Council adopted neighborhood plan; and
WHEREAS, it is the City's objective to have area plan guidance in place for all neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, the recommendations of the East Columbus Neighborhood Plan supersede any conflicting recommendations of the I-670 Corridor Development Plan and the Port Columbus Joint Economic Development Strategy; and
WHEREAS, stakeholder interviews, presentations, and public meetings were conducted as part of the public planning process; and
WHEREAS, the East Columbus Neighborhood Plan is intended to serve as a guide for development, redevelopment, and the planning of future public improvements; and
WHEREAS, the East Columbus Civic Association has endorsed the Plan and recommended adoption by City Council; and
WHEREAS, after public notice, a public hearing was held on March 8, 2012 at which the Development Commission approved the East Columbus Neighborhood Plan and recommended its adoption to City Council; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the East Columbus Neighborhood Plan is hereby adopted to establish guidelines for development, redevelopment, and the planning of future public improvements.
Section 2. That all City of Columbus departments and divisions are hereby authorized and directed to use the East Columbus Neighborhood Plan in initiating or reviewing projects within the planning area or adjacent areas and require that such projects generally conform to the plan.
Section 3. That the recommendations of the East Columbus Neighborhood Plan supersede any conflicting recommendations of the 1989 I-670 Corridor Development Plan and the 2008 Port Columbus Joint Economic Development Strategy.
Section 4. That the Department of Development is directed to monitor the use of the East Columbus Neighborhood Plan, and to present to City Council any amendments necessary to keep the plan up-to-date.
Section 5. That copies of the East Columbus Neighborhood Plan shall be kept on file in the Department of Development, Planning Division.
Section 6. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.