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Columbus City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 17

72 - P PUBLIC LANDS AND INSTITUTIONS

Sections:


17.72.010 - Intent.

The intent of this district is to provide for major public and quasi-public uses outside of other districts. Not all public and quasi-public uses need be classified Zone P. Some may fit within other districts; however, the larger areas should be designated Zone P.

(Ord. 298 § 1 (part) (11.02.181), 1997)

17.72.020 - Permitted uses.

1.

Accessory uses or buildings;

2.

Campgrounds;

3.

Cemeteries;

4.

Civic events;

5.

Fairgrounds, including temporary special and commercial uses;

6.

Museums, zoos, historic and cultural exhibits;

7.

Open space;

8.

Picnic areas;

9.

Publicly owned or government operated buildings and uses;

10.

Public and nonprofit quasi-public institutions;

11.

Public schools;

12.

Publicly-owned land used for parks and playgrounds;

13.

Temporary buildings used for and during construction;

14.

Temporary special uses;

15.

Temporary special uses require an application and permit from the city.

(Ord. 321 (part), 2004: Ord. 298 § 1 (part) (11.02.182), 1997)

17.72.030 - Lot area and width.

No requirement.

(Ord. 298 § 1 (part) (11.02.183), 1997)

17.72.040 - Lot coverage.

The entire lot, exclusive of required yards and parking, may be occupied by the principal and accessory buildings.

(Ord. 298 § 1 (part) (11.02.184), 1997)

17.72.050 - Yards.

No requirement except when a lot is adjacent to another district. The yards then shall be the same as the adjacent district.

(Ord. 298 § 1 (part) (11.02.185), 1997)

17.72.060 - Building height.

Maximum building height in this district shall be forty-eight (48) feet.

(Ord. 298 § 1 (part) (11.02.186), 1997)

17.72.070 - Off-street parking.

Off-street parking for this district shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 17.92.

(Ord. 298 § 1 (part) (11.02.187), 1997)

17.72.080 - Off-street loading.

Off-street loading for this district shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 17.92.

(Ord. 298 § 1 (part) (11.02.188), 1997)

17.72.090 - Permitted conditional uses.

The following uses may be permitted as conditional uses in the P public lands district:

1.

Golf courses;

2.

Sand and gravel excavation;

3.

Transportation stations;

4.

Public utilities;

5.

Wireless communication facilities.

Note: A conditional use permit is also required for any use change proposed within the Superfund overlay district of this zone.

(Ord. 321 (part), 2004: Ord. 298 § 1 (part) (11.02.189), 1997)

(Ord. No. 351, § 1(Exh. A), 10-3-2016)