Columbus Metro Council2253-2026Passed

This ordinance grants a variance from multiple sections of the Columbus City Codes to allow major auto service and repair along with accessory outside storage at 100 Jones Ave in the Urban Center District. The variance permits reduced development standards related to uses, parking, lighting, landscaping, screening, and vision clearance. The legislation was introduced by the Zoning Committee and has passed.

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 34.E.20.100.A, Uses, Use Table; 3312.09, Aisle; 3312.13(B), Driveway; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.39, Striping and marking; 3312.43, Improved surface required; 3312.45, Wheel stop device; 34.E.20.030.J.1.2, General Requirements, Miscellaneous; 34.G.20.020.C, Lighting, Shielding; 34.G.20.030.D, Landscaping, Parking Lot Shade Trees; 34.G.20.040.A, Screening, Headlight Screening; 34.G.20.040.B, Screening, Dumpster and Bulk Refuse Pick-Up Area Screening; and 34.G.20.050.A.2,Vision Clearance, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 100 JONES AVE. (43222), to allow major auto service and repair and accessory outside storage with reduced development standards in the UCT, Urban Center District (Council Variance #CV25-094).

Introduced 8/6/2026Zoning CommitteeOrdinance
Passed 9/16/2026

What it does

  • 1Variance granted from use and development standards including parking aisle, driveway, maneuvering, striping, and improved surface requirements
  • 2Allows major auto service and repair with accessory outside storage in the Urban Center District
  • 3Reduces requirements for lighting shielding, landscaping with parking lot shade trees, headlight screening, dumpster screening, and vision clearance

This ordinance grants a variance from multiple sections of the Columbus City Codes to allow major auto service and repair along with accessory outside storage at 100 Jones Ave in the Urban Center District. The variance permits reduced development standards related to uses, parking, lighting, landscaping, screening, and vision clearance. The legislation was introduced by the Zoning Committee and has passed.

Affects
Property owner at 100 Jones AveColumbus City Zoning CommitteeUrban Center District community

Activity timeline

2 of 2
  • Status changed
    Impact 50

    2253-2026: Council Office for Signature → Passed

  • Status changed
    Impact 30

    2253-2026: Second Reading → Council Office for Signature

Legislative history

9/16/2026
CITY CLERK
Referred without comment
9/15/2026
MAYOR
Referred without comment
9/14/2026
COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Referred without comment
9/14/2026
Zoning Committee
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, to Adopt the findings of staff as the findings of Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
9/14/2026
Zoning Committee
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, to Waive the 2nd Reading. The motion carried by the following vote:
9/14/2026
Zoning Committee
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, to Accept entire staff report into evidence as an exhibit. The motion carried by the following vote:
9/14/2026
Zoning Committee
A motion was made by Rob Dorans, seconded by Nancy Day-Achauer, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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