Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance amends the provisions regarding variances in Chapter 3307 of the Columbus Zoning Code, Title 33, in order to bring the Code’s provisions into alignment with the Ohio Supreme Court’s stated standards for the granting of a variance. This change will not affect or alter the requirements for the granting of a special permit.
This change is being sought to eliminate confusion to the public over the legal standard required for granting a variance and to provide the appropriate direction to the Board of Zoning Adjustment as to when the granting of a variance is appropriate.
The Columbus Board of Zoning Adjustment voted to recommend approval of this code revision at its monthly public meeting on July 26, 2016.
The Columbus Development Commission voted to recommend approval of this code revision at its monthly public meeting on November 10, 2016.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
Title
To amend Section 3307.09 of the Columbus City Code, Title 33, to establish appropriate standards for the granting of a variance by the Board of Zoning Adjustment.
Body
WHEREAS, this ordinance amends section 3307.09 in Chapter 3307 of the Columbus City Code, Title 33, in order to establish appropriate standards for the granting of a variance by the Board of Zoning Adjustment; and
WHEREAS, this amendment will not affect the standards for the granting of a special permit by the Board of Zoning Adjustment; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary to amend section 3307.09 of the Columbus City Code in order to align the code’s provisions with the Ohio Supreme Court’s holdings regarding the granting of variances; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus Board of Zoning Adjustment reviewed and recommended approval of this amendment at its monthly public meeting held on July 26, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus Development Commission reviewed and recommended approval of this amendment at its monthly public meeting held on November 10, 2016; now, therefore:
BE IT ORDAINED BY ...
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