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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Columbus public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
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.
Economic Development Grants to Rev1 Ventures and One Columbus
The city would put up to $1 million into One Columbus for job attraction, business growth, and workforce programs.
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.
Barthman Family Homes Affordable Housing Development
The committee reviewed multiple housing proposals totaling over 600 affordable units priced for residents earning 60% to 80% of the area median income. Supporters emphasized the critical need for workforce housing amidst soaring home prices and rents across Columbus.
Domestic Violence Housing Legislation
Columbus City Council is crafting a new law that lets domestic violence survivors break their apartment leases without getting hit with financial penalties. It's a huge win that removes a major roadblock for people trying to get out of dangerous living situations.
Residential Infill and Apartment Rezoning
A property on Loretta Avenue received variances to allow a two-unit dwelling with smaller lot widths and fewer parking spaces, supporting housing options in an established neighborhood.
Dublin Road Apartment Complex Development
A new apartment complex on Dublin Road is moving forward after securing variances for height, parking, and manufacturing district standards.
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.