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Planners propose B2 corridor on Columbus‑Lancaster to limit drive‑throughs, prioritize neighborhood businesses and walkability
Summary
On July 16 the Athens City Planning Commission reviewed a revised rezoning map for the Columbus‑Lancaster‑Columbia Avenue area. Planners said the draft rezoning shifts parts of the corridor from B3 to B2 to restrict drive‑through restaurants, preserve nearby residential character and encourage small, walkable businesses.
The Athens City Planning Commission reviewed a proposed rezoning map July 16 that would reclassify portions of the Columbus–Lancaster–Columbia Avenue corridor, shifting some areas from B3 to B2 to limit drive‑through restaurants and promote small neighborhood businesses and housing.
City staff summarized changes made after a public meeting and community comments. “We did modify a lot of stuff. As you can see, the main corridor is going to be a B2, B3, rather than just a B3 area,” said David Riggs, a city staff member who presented the draft map. Riggs said the B2 designation does not allow drive‑through restaurants, a change intended to address community concerns.
Riggs explained how…
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