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Type A Family Child Care Home Variance on Landers Ave.

A Far South Side home can now care for up to 14 children after the city granted a zoning variance and cut the required parking from three spaces to one. State regulators still oversee the operation.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 2, 2026

MediumDevelopment

WestBend TIF and Community Authority

Council approved creation of the WestBend Community Authority and a tax increment financing district at Fisher Road and McKinley Avenue to fund public infrastructure for a new development, with a share of payments going to Columbus City Schools.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 26, 2026

MediumDevelopment

Jones Avenue Auto Service and Repair Variance

Property at 100 Jones Avenue received numerous development standard variances to permit major auto service, repair, and accessory outdoor storage in the Urban Center District.

1 mentionLast discussed Sep 14, 2026