Explanation
BACKGROUND:
The City of Columbus Planning Division, working with the Department of Building and Zoning Services, has drafted the East Franklinton District (Ordinance No. 1508-2013) as a new zoning tool to implement the adopted East Franklinton Creative Community District Plan (2012). The East Franklinton District is an urban, mixed use zoning classification that provides flexibility consistent with the adopted plan. It creates the East Franklinton Review Board, which issues Certificates of Approval to ensure new development, expansion of existing development, site improvements and graphics are consistent with the adopted plan. The rezoning reclassifies 551 parcels to EF, East Franklinton District. The rezoning proposal has been endorsed by the Franklinton Area Commission, and the Columbus Development Commission recommended its adoption on June 13, 2013.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No funding is required for this legislation.
Title
To rezone certain portions of East Franklinton as defined herein to the EF, East Franklinton District (Rezoning # Z13-043).
Body
WHEREAS, East Franklinton is a unique and valued part of the City of Columbus by virtue of its history, urban character and architectural scale; and
WHEREAS, the East Franklinton Creative Community District Plan was adopted by Columbus City Council on November 12, 2012, to establish a new vision to guide development and redevelopment in the district; and
WHEREAS, the goal of this new zoning classification is to provide a flexible set of rules that will ensure new development that is consistent with the character of East Franklinton and the vision recommended in the adopted Plan; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and appropriate for the general welfare for the City of Columbus to undertake this rezoning to promote appropriate development and redevelopment, preserve the neighborhood’s character, and protect the value of existing and neighboring properties; and
WHEREAS, all affected property owners and th...
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