The University Area Review Board (UARB) is an architectural review board with similar rules and responsibilities of historic & architectural review commissions. The board was established under City Code section 3372.580 to preserve, protect and enhance the urban environment and neighborhood characteristics of the University Area and specifically discharge these duties within the University Impact District (UID). The UARB is charged: To hear, decide, and take action on all applications for a certificate of zoning clearance and applicable permits or registrations, and when appropriate, issue a certificate of approval thereon; To review applications for a zoning change, variance, or special permit that may cause a stated guideline to apply and to forward comments to the appropriate decision-making body. UARB members serve without compensation and are appointed by the mayor with the approval of council. The University Impact District contains 2,310 tax parcels.

Area of Enforcement (Click map for larger image)

Board Members:

Meetings: 
Regular meetings are held as needed – generally on the 4th Thursday of the month (except November and December) at the Columbus Northside Branch Library, 1423 North High Street, at 6:30 pm. Meetings are subject to cancellation or rescheduling. You are encouraged to contact the Planning Division for meeting confirmation.  

See schedule below for meeting and application deadline calendar or view printed 2013 UARB Schedule. 

Applications:
Applications and supporting materials are due 10 business days prior to meetings. Applicants should contact the staff representative for more information regarding application deadlines and submittal requirements.

University Impact District Certificate of Approval Application 

Sign Language Interpreter: 
An interpreter will be made available for anyone in need of this service. To schedule an interpreter, please contact the City of Columbus, Planning Division at 645-8036 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the scheduled meeting time.