Columbus City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE I
- IN GENERAL
Sections
- Sec. 114-1.- Statutory authorization.
- Sec. 114-2. - Title.
- Sec. 114-3. - Purpose.
- Sec. 114-4. - Intent.
- Sec. 114-5. - Abrogation and greater restrictions.
- Sec. 114-6. - Interpretation.
- Sec. 114-7. - Severability.
- Sec. 114-8. - Jurisdiction.
- Sec. 114-9. - Use definitions.
- Sec. 114-10. - Definitions.
- Sec. 114-11. - Compliance required.
- Sec. 114-12. - Unlisted uses prohibited, and similar use determinations.
- Sec. 114-13. - Yard requirements detailed.
- Sec. 114-14. - Number of principal buildings limited.
- Sec. 114-15. - Exceptions to height and front setback regulations.
- Sec. 114-16. - Nonconforming uses, structures and lots.
- Sec. 114-17. - Transition rules.
- Sec. 114-18. - Repeal.
ARTICLE II
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - PLAN COMMISSION
- DIVISION 3. - CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
- DIVISION 4. - BOARD OF APPEALS
- DIVISION 5. - APPEALS AND VARIANCES
- DIVISION 6. - ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
- DIVISION 7. - CERTIFICATE OF ZONING COMPLIANCE
ARTICLE III
DISTRICTS
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - DISTRICTS GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
- Sec. 114-55. - Residential districts, generally.
- Sec. 114-56. - RD rural development district.
- Sec. 114-57. - R-1 low-density residential district.
- Sec. 114-58. - R-2 medium-density residential district.
- Sec. 114-59. - R-3 high-density residential district.
- Sec. 114-60. - R-4 multifamily residential district.
- Sec. 114-61. - R-5 mobile home park district.
- DIVISION 3. - COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
- DIVISION 4. - INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
- DIVISION 5. - CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
- DIVISION 6. - SPECIAL DISTRICTS
- DIVISION 7. - DISTRICT USE CLASSIFICATION
- DIVISION 8. - PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS
ARTICLE IV
SHORELAND AND WATERCOURSE ZONING
Sections
- Sec. 114-85.- Purpose.
- Sec. 114-86. - Applicability.
- Sec. 114-87. - Shoreland maps.
- Sec. 114-88. - Presumption of navigability, delineation of floodplain and wetlands.
- Sec. 114-89. - Setbacks, elevations and buffers established for all navigable waters.
- Sec. 114-90. - Filling, grading and lagooning.
- Sec. 114-91. - Boathouses regulated.
- Sec. 114-92. - Shoreland-wetland use restrictions.
- Sec. 114-93. - Shoreland zoning requirements in certain circumstances.
ARTICLE V
- SUPPLEMENTARY USE AND STRUCTURE REGULATIONS
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- DIVISION 2. - ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES
- DIVISION 3. - RESIDENTIAL USE STANDARDS
- DIVISION 4. - NONRESIDENTIAL USE STANDARDS
- Sec. 114-109. - Adult oriented establishments.
- Sec. 114-110. - Agricultural processing plants.
- Sec. 114-111. - Amusement parks.
- Sec. 114-112. - Animal hospitals.
- Sec. 114-113. - Community building, social halls, lodges, fraternal organizations and clubs.
- Sec. 114-114. - Drive-in theaters.
- Sec. 114-115. - Fertilizer plants.
- Sec. 114-116. - Flammable liquid storage in industrial districts.
- Sec. 114-117. - Gasoline (motor fuel) stations.
- Sec. 114-118. - Hospitals and churches.
- Sec. 114-119. - Kennels.
- Sec. 114-120. - Retail sales for guests only.
- Sec. 114-121. - Shooting clubs.
- Sec. 114-122. - Travel trailer parks and campgrounds.
- Sec. 114-123. - Wireless communications facilities.
- DIVISION 5. - OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
- DIVISION 6. - SIGNS
- Sec. 114-132. - Purpose.
- Sec. 114-133. - Definitions.
- Sec. 114-134. - General provisions.
- Sec. 114-135. - Special provisions.
- Sec. 114-136. - General sign regulations.
- Sec. 114-137. - District regulations.
- Sec. 114-138. - Permit guidelines.
- Sec. 114-139. - Signs which do not require a sign permit.
- Sec. 114-140. - Abandonment of business signs.
- Sec. 114-141. - Nonconforming signs.
- Sec. 114-142. - Enforcement and penalties.
- DIVISION 7. - EROSION CONTROL
- Sec. 114-145. - Authority.
- Sec. 114-146. - Findings of fact.
- Sec. 114-147. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 114-148. - Applicability and jurisdiction.
- Sec. 114-149. - Design criteria, standards and control measures.
- Sec. 114-150. - Performance standards.
- Sec. 114-151. - Permitting requirements, procedures and fees.
- Sec. 114-152. - Erosion control.
- Sec. 114-153. - Fee schedule.
- Sec. 114-154. - Inspection.
- Sec. 114-155. - Enforcement.
- DIVISION 8. - STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FACILITIES
- Sec. 114-158. - General.
- Sec. 114-159. - Costs.
- Sec. 114-160. - Purpose.
- Sec. 114-161. - Dedication of drainageways.
- Sec. 114-162. - Dedication/preservation of stormwater management facilities.
- Sec. 114-163. - Storm drainage facilities.
- Sec. 114-164. - Minor drainage system.
- Sec. 114-165. - Major drainage system.
- Sec. 114-166. - Drainage piping systems.
- Sec. 114-167. - Open channel systems.
- Sec. 114-168. - Standards for on-site detention and storage.
- Sec. 114-169. - Site infiltration requirements.
- DIVISION 9. - HISTORIC SITES AND STRUCTURES
- Sec. 114-173. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 114-174. - Historic Landmark and Preservation Commission composition.
- Sec. 114-175. - Powers and duties of the preservation commission.
- Sec. 114-176. - Historic structures, sites, neighborhoods and districts designation criteria.
- Sec. 114-177. - Landmark and historic district designation—Procedures.
- Sec. 114-178. - Establishment of regulated work, activities and uses.
- Sec. 114-179. - Certificate of appropriateness, procedure.
- Sec. 114-180. - Certificate of economic hardship.
- Sec. 114-181. - Miscellaneous provisions.
- Sec. 114-182. - Demolition and rescission.
- Sec. 114-183. - Conformance with regulations.
- Sec. 114-184. - Maintenance of historic structures, sites and districts.
- Sec. 114-185. - Conditions dangerous to life, health or property.
- Sec. 114-186. - Penalties for violations.
- Sec. 114-187. - Appeal process.