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Downtown Commission
The Downtown Commission was formed in 1997 with the adoption of a new Downtown District in the City Zoning Code.  The nine-member Commission is the approval authority for Downtown Planning, Zoning, Graphics and Design Review issues and is also supported by staff of the Downtown Development Office.

The Commission meetings are conducted monthly to review new construction and renovation projects which require their approval.  The Commission functions as the Board of Zoning & Adjustment, Planning Commission and Graphics Commission within the boundaries of the Downtown District.  The authority given this Commission allows the zoning approval process to be streamlined by reviewing all issues for a downtown development project simultaneously. The Downtown District, as defined in Title 33 Chapter 3359.03 of the Columbus City Code, is zoned as mixed-use with most land uses permitted through design review.  The Commission is given authority to review exterior design of each project.  The concept of mixed-use zoning allows the market to determine the location of various land uses if the overall design contributes to the vitality of Downtown.

Downtown Commission Members

Harrison Smith, Chairman
Otto Beatty, Jr.
Kenneth Cookson
Kyle Katz
Robert Loversidge
Mike Lusk
Jana Maniace


Downtown Commission meetings are conducted at the Department of Development, 109 North Front Street in the first floor hearing room.  Commission meetings commence at 8:30 a.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month.  Please note that the Commission may elect to change a meeting time or date to ensure a quorum or to accommodate a long agenda.

Downtown Commission Schedule

January 25, 2007

February 22, 2007

March 22, 2007

April 26, 2007

May 24, 2007

June 28, 2007

July 26, 2007

August 23, 2007

September 27, 2007

October 25, 2007

November 20, 2007 (Tuesday)

December 18, 2007 (Tuesday)

For additional information or inquiries regarding an application to appear before the Commission, you may contact Steven Cochrun in the Downtown Development Office at 614-645-6305.


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