Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Columbus, OH (2026)
1 verified zoning overlays & bonuses rules for Columbus, Ohio, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Downtown Design Guide
The Downtown Commission reviews new construction, additions and demolition in Columbus's Downtown District against adopted Design Guidelines covering setbacks, height, entrances, landscaping, graphics and parking before issuing a certificate of appropriateness.
Columbus Downtown Design Guidelines
Significant RestrictionsColumbus City Codes § 3359.15
Design guidelines corresponding to the downtown district shall be developed and adopted for use by the downtown commission in reviewing applications for certificate of appropriateness. Topics to be addressed by said design guidelines include, but are not limited to: building setback, height and composition, pedestrian entrances and access, screening and landscaping, graphics, parking and vehicu...
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