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Council moves to prepare ordinance to vacate 8th Street alley spur after public hearing

Columbus City Council · April 14, 2026
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Summary

Following a staff briefing and council questions about access and future utilities, council directed staff to prepare an ordinance to vacate the southern spur of the 8th Street alley; the motion passed 6–1 after public hearing and discussion.

The Columbus City Council opened a public hearing on April 13 to consider vacating the south spur of the 8th Street alley. City staff explained the alley vacation process follows state code and that the city’s review found no existing infrastructure conflicts related to utilities or access.

“Once we’re through with the hearing, the council can give direction to prepare an ordinance,” staff said, describing the statutory process and noting that, if…

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