This Zoning Code, pursuant to the Columbus City Charter and Article XVIII, Section 3, of the Ohio Constitution which grants municipalities the legal authority to adopt land use and control measures, is enacted to preserve and promote the public health, safety and welfare by means of regulations and restrictions enacted pursuant to a comprehensive plan designed to, among other purposes, encourage the orderly growth and development of the city; provide for adequate light, air, open space and convenience of access; protect against fire and natural hazards; and maintain and enhance the value of buildings, structures and land throughout the city.

(Ord. 1625-79; Ord. 0230-04 § 2; Ord. No. 0239-2010, § 1, 4-5-2010; Ord. No. 0455-2010, § 14, 4-5-2010)

The provisions of the Zoning Code shall be held to be minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety and welfare and shall be so interpreted and applied.

It is not intended by this code to repeal, abrogate, annul or in any way impair or interfere with other laws or ordinances or public or private restrictions placed upon property by covenant, deed or other agreement, except that where the Zoning Code imposes higher or more restrictive standards the provisions of this code shall control.

Provisions of this Zoning Code may apply where specifically referenced in the 2024 Zoning Code found in Title 34 in order to maintain procedures in accordance with the established zoning practices of the City of Columbus.

(Ord. 1625-79.; Ord. No. 2111-2024, § 1(Att.), 7-29-2024)

The provisions of this Zoning Code are considered to be severable; and if a court of competent jurisdiction holds a provision or part of a provision unconstitutional, that decision will not automatically invalidate the remainder of a provision or any other provision or part thereof.

(Ord. 1425-01 § 1; Ord. 546-03 § 1.)