Board of Zoning Adjustment - 2026-05-26
Approves Three-Unit Dwelling at 847-851 S Ogden Ave., unanimous
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.
- Jurisdiction
- Columbus, OH
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- May 26, 2026
- Decisions
- 13 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Projects in this meeting (8)
Each is its own project; some span multiple hearingsGarage Addition
RecommendedSemi-Trailer Storage
Awaiting final voteADU at 6909 Olentangy River Rd.
Recommended110-Unit Apartment Conversion
RecommendedComposting Facility
Recommended 3-1ADU Conversion
Recommended237-Unit Apartment Complex
RecommendedMedical Office
RecommendedMeeting 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.
Key Decisions (13)
Composting Facility at 1134 Shoemaker Ave.
Variances at 2033 Ellsworth Ave.
ADU and Garage at 1010 Oak St.
Three-Unit Dwelling at 847-851 S Ogden Ave.
Zoning Changes (2)
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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