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Council refers contested Equitas parking-lot variance back to committee after neighbors cite noise and trash
Summary
A council variance request from Equitas to validate an existing non-accessory parking lot on North High Street was referred back to zoning committee for further neighborhood engagement after neighbors raised concerns about noise, loitering, lighting and aesthetics.
Columbus City Council referred a request from Equitas to allow an interim non-accessory parking lot at 1015 North High Street back to the zoning committee for further consideration and neighbor engagement.
Staff explained the parcel had been rezoned under the city’s UCR (Urban Core) district during recent code changes; the parking use had been permitted under the previous zoning and a failure to file a site compliance plan resulted in a zoning violation. Eric Zartman, representing Equitas, said the organization…
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