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Board of Zoning Adjustment - 2026-05-26

Approves Three-Unit Dwelling at 847-851 S Ogden Ave., unanimous

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What happened

The Board of Zoning Adjustment approved a controversial composting facility at 1134 Shoemaker Ave. in Milo Grogan by a 3-1 vote, reducing the 600-foot residential setback to 0 feet despite unanimous opposition from the Milo Grogan Area Commission.

Meeting key facts
Jurisdiction
Columbus, OH
Governing body
Final authority
Date
May 26, 2026
Decisions
13 zoning decisions
Outcome
Approved, unanimous

Projects in this meeting (8)

Garage Addition

Recommended

Semi-Trailer Storage

Awaiting final vote

ADU at 6909 Olentangy River Rd.

Recommended

110-Unit Apartment Conversion

Recommended
1 condition of approval

Composting Facility

Recommended 3-1
1 condition of approval

ADU Conversion

Recommended

237-Unit Apartment Complex

Recommended

Medical Office

Recommended

Meeting Summary

The Board of Zoning Adjustment approved a controversial composting facility at 1134 Shoemaker Ave. in Milo Grogan by a 3-1 vote, reducing the 600-foot residential setback to 0 feet despite unanimous opposition from the Milo Grogan Area Commission.

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Key Decisions (13)

Approved

Composting Facility at 1134 Shoemaker Ave.

Vote: 3-1 (Jones, Maloka, Wadley yes; Chair Ponder Bailey no on variances)Conditions attached
Approved

Variances at 2033 Ellsworth Ave.

Vote: unanimous
Approved

ADU and Garage at 1010 Oak St.

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Three-Unit Dwelling at 847-851 S Ogden Ave.

Vote: unanimous

Development Activity (10)

Compost Exchange Composting Facility

Industrial

Group Home Complex

Residential

ADU and Four-Car Garage

Residential

Market Signals (5)

Housing Demand

237-unit affordable housing project at 3176 S High St. with…

Commercial Demand

Composting facility approval signals city commitment to climate action plan…

Infrastructure

City's Columbus Growth Strategy is driving reduced setback requirements along…

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