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Development Commission approves several rezonings, reappoints housing council member and hears housing program update
Summary
At its Jan. 8 special meeting the commission reappointed Janice Keys to the housing council, heard a presentation on the Residential Tax Incentive Program, and approved multiple zoning requests (Hall Road PUD, Harlem Road phase, Flint Road CPD, South High ARO); the commission did not recommend the 2100 Hard Road rezoning.
The Columbus Development Commission met Jan. 8 for a special session that combined a program update from the Department of Development with votes on multiple zoning applications.
Jeremy Heater, program manager for the Residential Tax Incentive Program, briefed the commission on the voluntary city program that can abate up to 100% of tax increases tied to new residential construction for as long as 15 years. Heater said the city updated affordability requirements in 2023, expanded eligibility in 2024 to roughly 85% of the city, and launched an online application in 2023 to streamline approvals.
The commission voted unanimously to recommend reappointing Janice Keys to the housing council for a three‑year term. The housing council is a state‑mandated body that reviews annual…
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