Effect on existing buildings and permits; existing uses and structures.
Columbus City Codes § 3310.04
in effect3310.04 - Effect on existing buildings and permits; existing uses and structures.
(A) If any area is hereafter transferred to another district located in the Zoning Code by a change in the district boundaries by amendment as provided in this chapter, the provisions of this Zoning Code with regard to buildings or premises existing or buildings for which permits have been issued at the time of the passage of the Zoning Ordinance on September 13, 1954, will remain in full force and effect for any buildings or premises existing for which permits have been issued in such transferred area at the time of the passage of such amendment, for any property not rezoned to a 2024 Zoning Code district.
(B) On any property to be rezoned pursuant to the Zone In Initiative, the provisions of this Zoning Code, other than the applicable 2024 Zoning Code district, will apply to any application for a new or amended site plan or building permit, provided that:
(1) the application was filed with and accepted for review by the Department prior to the effective date of the legislation rezoning the property; and
(2) the approvals of the Department have not expired.
(C) Implementation of the Zone In Initiative requires sensitive treatment of existing uses and existing structures with approved certificates of zoning clearance under Title 33 that represent significant and historical investments in the city. While it is intended that properties rezoned to the 2024 Zoning Code will ultimately meet the building and use requirements of the 2024 Zoning Code, it is acknowledged that existing uses and existing structures may be permitted to continue and may be considered conforming under the definitions and provisions of the 2024 Zoning Code.
(Ord. 1737-84; Ord. No. 0830-2024, § 1, 3-25-2024)
Source: City of Columbus, City Codes and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/oh/columbus/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT33ZOCO_CH3310AMZOCODIZOMARE2024ZOCO_3310.04EFEXBUPEEXUSSTFetched: 10/27/2026