ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION AREAS AND AREA COMMISSIONS

Columbus City Codes tit. 31, ch. 3111

in effect

Columbus City Codes § 3111.01 Purpose.

3111.01 - Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to designate each area of the city which shall be represented by an advisory area commission pursuant to Chapter 3109; to bound and describe each such commission area; to establish an area commission to perform appropriate functions and duties set out in C.C. 3109.14 for that area; to document the ratification of each area commission and commission area presently in existence; to approve petitions and to document the establishment of new commission areas and area commissions from time to time; and to approve the by-laws, rules and selection procedures on file with the city clerk for each area commission as indicated. (Ord. 2654-96 § 2 (part).)

Columbus City Codes § 3111.02 Clintonville area created.

3111.02 - Clintonville area created. There is hereby created in the city a commission area to be known as the Clintonville area bounded on the south by the centerline of the Glen Echo Ravine; on the east by the centerline of the railroad right-of-way immediately east of Indianola Avenue; on the north by the Worthington city limits and on the west by the Olentangy River; each line extended as necessary so as to intersect with adjacent boundaries. The Clintonville area commission is hereby established as the representative advisory area commission for the Clintonville area pursuant to Chapter 3109 C.C., having the powers and duties thereof in accordance with the regulations therein and the bylaws, rules, and selection procedure of the Clintonville area commission on file with the city clerk and approved hereby. (Ord. 2654-96 § 2 (part).)

Columbus City Codes § 3111.03 Livingston Avenue area created.

3111.03 - Livingston Avenue area created. There is hereby created in the city a commission area to be known as the Livingston Avenue Area Commission bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the central point of the intersection of Lathrop Street and East Livingston Avenue; Thence northerly along the extended centerline of Lathrop Street to its point of intersection with the centerline of Interstate 70 (I-70); Thence easterly along the centerline of I-70 to its point of intersection with the north right-of-way line of the extended centerline of Memory Lane; Thence westerly along the said northerly extended right-of-way line of Memory Lane to its point of intersection with an extension of the centerline of East Whittier Street; Thence westerly along the extended centerline of East Whittier Street to its point of intersection with the centerline of Studer Avenue; Thence northerly along the centerline of Studer Avenue to its point of intersection with the centerline of the first unnamed alley running parallel to and lying north of East Whittier Street; Thence westerly along the centerline of said unnamed alley to its point of intersection with the centerline of the first unnamed alley running parallel to and lying west of Studer Avenue; Thence northerly along the centerline of said unnamed alley to its point of intersection with the centerline of the first alley running parallel to and lying north of East Sycamore Street otherwise known as Denton Alley; Thence easterly along the centerline of said Denton Alley to its point of intersection with the centerline of Studer Avenue; Thence northerly along the centerline of Studer Avenue to its point of intersection with the centerline of East Livingston Avenue; Thence westerly along the centerline of East Livingston Avenue to its point of intersection with the centerline of Lathrop Street. The Livingston Avenue area commission is hereby established as the representative advisory area commission for the Livingston Avenue corridor pursuant to Chapter 3109, having the powers and duties thereof in accordance with the regulations therein and the bylaws, rules, and selection procedure of the Livingston Avenue Area Commission on file with the City Clerk and approved hereby. (Ord. 2654-96 § 2 (part); Ord. 0368-2008 § 1.)

Columbus City Codes § 3111.04 Franklinton area created.

3111.04 - Franklinton area created. There is hereby created in the city a commission area to be known as the Franklinton area bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the extended centerline of the alley lying west of and parallel to Schultz Avenue with the east bank of the Scioto River; Thence southerly along the extended centerline of said alley to its point of intersection with the centerline of Interstate 70; Thence southerly along the centerline of Interstate 70 to the centerline of Central Avenue; Thence southerly along the centerline of Central Avenue to the centerline of Mound Street; Thence easterly along the centerline of Mound Street to the centerline of Mt. Calvary Avenue; Thence southerly along the centerline of Mt. Calvary Avenue to the centerline of Renick and the boundary line of the City of Columbus; Thence westerly and southerly along the city's boundary line to the centerline of Greenlawn Avenue; Thence easterly along the centerline of Greenlawn Avenue to the boundary line of the City of Columbus; Thence northerly and easterly along the city's boundary line to the centerline of Harmon Avenue; Thence northerly along the centerline of Harmon Avenue to the centerline of Mound Street; Thence easterly along the centerline of Mound Street extended to the centerline of Interstate 70; Thence easterly along the centerline of Interstate 70 to the east bank of the Scioto River; Thence northerly and westerly along the east bank of the Scioto River to the place of beginning. The Franklinton area commission is hereby established as the representative advisory area commission for the Franklinton area pursuant to Chapter 3109, having the powers and duties thereof in accordance with the regulations therein and the bylaws, rules, and selection procedure of the Franklinton area commission on file with the city clerk and approved hereby. (Ord. 2654-96 § 2 (part).)

Columbus City Codes § 3111.05 Greater Hilltop area created.

3111.05 - Greater Hilltop area created. There is hereby created in the city a commission area to be known as the Greater Hilltop commission area bounded on the north by the centerline of Interstate 70; on the east by the centerlines of Interstate 70 and the railroad right-of-way immediately west of Harrisburg Pike; and on the south and west by the centerline of Interstate 270; each line extended as necessary so as to intersect with adjacent boundaries. The Greater Hilltop area commission is hereby established as the representative advisory area commission for the Greater Hilltop area pursuant to Chapter 3109, having the powers and duties thereof in accordance with the regulations therein and the by-laws, rules, and selection procedure of the Greater Hilltop area commission on file with the city clerk and approved hereby. (Ord. 2654-96 § 2 (part).)

Columbus City Codes § 3111.06 Near East area created.

3111.06 - Near East area created. There is hereby created in the city a commission area to be known as the Near East area bounded on the east by the west bank of Alum Creek; on the north by the extended southerly right-of-way line of the railroad immediately north of Maryland Avenue; on the west by the easterly right-of-way line of Interstate 71; and on the south by the extended northerly right-of-way line of Interstate 70 from Interstate 71 east to the intersection of Interstate 70 with the northerly right-of-way line of Livingston Avenue, and by the extended northerly right-of-way line of Livingston Avenue from its intersection with Interstate 70 easterly to the west bank of Alum Creek. The Near East area commission is hereby established as the representative advisory area commission for the Near East area pursuant to Chapter 3109, having the powers and duties thereof in accordance with the regulations therein and the by-laws, rules, and selection procedure of the Near East area commission on file with the city clerk and approved hereby. (Ord. 2654-96 § 2 (part).)

Columbus City Codes § 3111.07 University area created.

3111.07 - University area created. There is hereby created in the city a commission area to be known as the University area bounded on the north by the centerline of Glen Echo Ravine; on the east by the centerline of the railroad right-of-way immediately east of Indianola Avenue; on the south by the centerline of Fifth Avenue; and on the west by the Olentangy River, each line extended as necessary so as to intersect with adjacent boundaries. The University area commission is hereby established as the representative advisory area commission for the University area pursuant to Chapter 3109, having the powers and duties thereof in accordance with the regulations therein and the by-laws, rules and selection procedure of the University area commission on file with the city clerk and approved hereby. (Ord. 2654-96 § 2 (part).)

Columbus City Codes § 3111.08 Northeast area created.

3111.08 - Northeast area created. There is hereby created in the city a commission area to be known as the Northeast area bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point where the centerline of State Highway 62 intersects with the west bank of Alum Creek; Thence northerly along the west bank of Alum Creek to the extended centerline of Mock Road; Thence westerly along the extended centerline of Mock Road and the centerline of Mock Road to the centerline of Parkwood Avenue; Thence northerly along the centerline of Parkwood Avenue to the centerline of Hudson Street; Thence westerly along the centerline of Hudson Street to the centerline of the first north-south railroad right-of-way west of Joyce Avenue; Thence northerly along the centerline of the aforementioned railroad right-of-way to the centerline of Morse Road; Thence easterly along the centerline of Morse Road to the centerline of Interstate Highway 270; Thence southerly along the centerline of Interstate Highway 270 to the centerline of State Highway 62; Thence westerly along the centerline of State Highway 62 to the place of beginning at the west bank of Alum Creek. The Northeast area commission is hereby established as the representative advisory area commission for the Northeast area pursuant to Chapter 3109, having the powers and duties thereof in accordance with the regulations therein and the by-laws, rules, and selection procedure of the Northeast area commission on file with the city clerk and approved hereby. (Ord. 2654-96 § 2 (part).)

Columbus City Codes § 3111.09 South Linden area created.

3111.09 - South Linden area created. There is hereby created in the city a commission area to be known as the South Linden area bounded by the centerline of Hudson Street on the north; Interstate Route 71 on the west; the railroad tracks immediately south of Bonham Avenue on the south; and the first railroad tracks east of Cleveland Avenue on the east from Hudson Street south to the southern boundary except that between the centerlines of 25th and 17th Avenues the eastern boundary shall be Joyce Avenue. The area contains approximately one thousand ninety (1,090) acres. The South Linden area commission is hereby established as the representative advisory area commission for the South Linden area pursuant to Chapter 3109, having the powers and duties thereof in accordance with the regulations therein and the bylaws, rules, and selection procedure of the South Linden area commission on file with the city clerk and approved hereby. (Ord. 2654-96 § 2 (part).)

Columbus City Codes § 3111.10 North Linden area created.

3111.10 - North Linden area created. There is hereby created in the city a commission area to be known as the North Linden area bounded on the south by the centerline of Hudson Street; on the west by the centerline of the first north-south railroad right-of-way east of Indianola Avenue; on the north by the centerline of Cooke Road from such railroad right-of-way to the centerline of Karl Road and by the centerline of Ferris Road from the centerline of Karl Road to the centerline of the first north-south railroad right-of-way west of Joyce Avenue; and on the east by the centerline of the first north-south railroad right-of-way west of Joyce Avenue; and containing approximately three thousand forty-four (3,044) acres. The North Linden area commission is hereby established as the representative advisory area commission for the North Linden area pursuant to Chapter 3109, having the powers and duties thereof in accordance with the regulations therein and the bylaws, rules, and selection procedure of the North Linden area commission on file with the city clerk and approved hereby. (Ord. 2654-96 § 2 (part).)

Columbus City Codes § 3111.11 Westland area created.

3111.11 - Westland area created. There is hereby created in the city a commission area to be known as the Westland area, containing approximately four thousand two hundred thirty-six (4,236) acres and eleven thousand thirty-seven (11,037) dwelling units, located west of the Greater Hilltop commission area and bounded as follows: Beginning at the junction of the centerlines of I-270 and of Big Run South Road; thence northwesterly and northerly along the centerline of I-270 to the Conrail railroad tracks; thence westerly along said tracks to the western fork of Hellbranch Creek; thence southerly along said creek to its intersection with the centerline of Grove City Road; thence easterly and northeasterly along the centerline of Grove City Road to the centerline of Big Run South Road; thence northeasterly along the centerline of Big Run South Road to the place of beginning. The Westland area commission is hereby established as the representative advisory area commission for the Westland area pursuant to Chapter 3109, C.C., having the powers and duties thereof in accordance with the regulations therein and the bylaws, rules, and selection procedure for the Westland area commission filed with the city clerk and approved hereby. (Ord. 2654-96 § 2 (part).)

Columbus City Codes § 3111.12 North Central area created.

3111.12 - North Central area created. There is hereby created in the city a commission area to be known as the North Central area, containing approximately two thousand one hundred fifty (2,150) acres and three thousand nine hundred sixty-six (3,966) dwelling units, located south of the Northeast area, west of Alum Creek, north of the Near East area and east of the South Linden area; and: Bounded on the north by the centerlines of Hudson Street, Parkwood Avenue and Mock Road; on the east by the west bank of Alum Creek; on the south by the east-west Conrail tracks south and north of the I-670 Corridor; and on the west by the centerline of St. Clair Avenue and the north-south Conrail tracks which lie east of Cleveland Avenue EXCEPT that between the centerlines of Twenty-Fifth and Seventeenth Avenues the western boundary shall be the centerline of Joyce Avenue. The North Central area commission is hereby established as the representative advisory area commission for the North Central area pursuant to Chapter 3109, C.C., having the powers and duties thereof in accordance with the regulations therein and the bylaws, rules, and selection procedure for the North Central area commission filed with the city clerk, subsequently amended and now approved hereby. (Ord. 2654-96 § 2 (part).)

Columbus City Codes § 3111.13 Milo-Grogan area created.

3111.13 - Milo-Grogan area created. There is hereby created in the city a commission area to be known as the Milo-Grogan area, containing approximately one thousand two hundred ninety (1,290) acres and one thousand two hundred twenty-three (1,223) dwelling units, located south of the Ohio State Fairgrounds and the South Linden area, west of the North Central area, north of the Near East area, and east of the Italian Village and the University areas; and bounded on the west by the north-south Conrail tracks which lie west of Cleveland Avenue; on the north by Eleventh Avenue to I-71, then south to and easterly along the east-west Conrail tracks which lie south of Bonham Avenue; on the east by the north-south Conrail tracks which lie east of Cleveland Avenue and the centerline of St. Clair Avenue; and on the south by the east-west Conrail tracks north of the I-670 Corridor. The Milo-Grogan area commission is hereby established as the representative advisory area commission for the Milo-Grogan area pursuant to Chapter 3109, C.C., having the powers and duties thereof in accordance with the regulations therein and the by-laws, rules and selection procedure for the Milo-Grogan area commission filed with the city clerk, subsequently amended and approved hereby. (Ord. 1292-00 § 1.)

Columbus City Codes § 3111.14 Southwest area created.

3111.14 - Southwest area created. There is hereby created in the city a commission area to be known as the Southwest area, containing approximately six thousand seven hundred eight (6,708) acres and five thousand ninety-seven (5,097) dwelling units, located south of the Greater Hilltop and the Franklinton area and bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of Interstate 270 and the railroad right-of-way immediately west of Harrisburg Pike; Thence northerly and easterly along said right-of-way to its point of intersection with the centerline of Central Avenue; Thence southerly along the centerline of Central Avenue to the centerline of Mound Street; Thence easterly along the centerline of Mound Street to the centerline of Mt. Calvary Avenue; Thence southerly along the centerline of Mt. Calvary Avenue to the centerline of Renick and the boundary line of the City of Columbus; Thence westerly and southerly along the city's boundary line to the centerline of Greenlawn Avenue; Thence easterly along the centerline of Greenlawn Avenue to the west bank of the Scioto River; Thence southerly along the west bank of the Scioto River to the center line of Interstate 270; Thence westerly along the center line of Interstate 270 to the place of beginning. The Southwest area commission is hereby established as the representative advisory area commission for the Southwest area pursuant to Chapter 3109, C.C., having the powers and duties thereof in accordance with the regulations therein and the by-laws for the Southwest area commission filed with the city clerk, subsequently amended and now approved hereby. (Ord. 735-97 § 1.)

Columbus City Codes § 3111.15 The 5th By Northwest Area created.*

3111.15 - The 5th By Northwest Area created.* There is hereby created in the City of Columbus a Commission Area to be known as the 5th By Northwest Area, containing approximately 589.35 acres and 4795 households, located, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of Kinnear Road and North Star Avenue following North Star Avenue southward to the alley just north of King Avenue; Thence westward on said alley north of King Avenue to the alley just west of Wyandotte Road Thence south on the alley just west of Wyndott Road to 5th Avenue; Thence east on 5th Avenue to the alley just west of Glenn Avenue; Thence south on said alley to the alley just north of West Third Avenue; Thence eastward along the alley just north of West Third Avenue to the alley just west of Westwood Avenue; Thence south on the alley just west of Westwood Avenue to the alley just south of West Third Avenue; Thence eastward on the alley just south of West Third Avenue to Edgehill Road; Thence eastward from Edgehill Road, following a line parallel to the corporate boundary of the city of Columbus eastward to an intersection with the railroad right-of-way; Thence north along the railroad right-of-way to West Third Avenue; Thence east on West Third Avenue to Olentangy River Road; Thence northward on Olentangy River Road to the City of Columbus Clinton Township boundary; Thence westward to Hess Boulevard; Thence northward on Hess Boulevard to Chambers Road; Thence westward on Chambers Road to Concord Avenue; Thence westward along the Clinton Township City of Columbus boundary, to Chesapeake Avenue; Thence northward along the Clinton Township, City of Columbus boundary to Sells Avenue; Thence eastward to Kenny Road; Thence northward on Kenny Road to Kinnear Road; Thence westward along Kinnear Road to North Star Road; The 5th By Northwest Area commission is hereby established as the representative advisory area commission pursuant to Chapter 3109, C.C., having the powers and duties thereof in accordance with the regulations therein and the bylaws for the North Grandview Area Commission filed with the City Clerk, subsequently amended and now approved hereby. (Ord. 0491-2007 § 1; Ord. No. 0354-2008, § 1, 5-10-2010)

Columbus City Codes § 3111.17 The Far South Columbus Area created.

3111.17 - The Far South Columbus Area created. There is hereby created in the City of Columbus a Commission Area to be known as the Far South Columbus Area, containing approximately 23.39 square miles, nine thousand seven hundred fifty-eight (9,758) housing units and a population of twenty-four thousand thirty-six (24,036) and located, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the centerline of State Route 104 at the east bank of the Scioto River, Thence easterly along SR 104 to the center line of Lockbourne Road, Thence north on Lockbourne Road to the centerline of Refugee Road, Thence east on Refugee Road to the on-ramp to SR 104, Thence easterly on SR 104 to the centerline of SR 33 South, Thence southerly on SR 33 to the centerline of SR 317, Thence southerly on SR 317 to the centerline of Pontius Road, Thence south on Pontius Road to the Columbus Corporation limit and exclusive of villages, towns and townships, Thence west along the Franklin County line to the centerline of Jackson Pike, Thence north on Jackson Pike to the centerline of I-270, Thence south easterly on I-270 East to the east bank of the Scioto River, Thence northerly along the east bank of the Scioto River and ending at the beginning point of the centerline of SR 104. The Far South Columbus Area Commission is hereby established as the representative advisory area commission pursuant to Chapter 3109, C.C., having the powers and duties thereof in accordance with the regulations therein and the by-laws for the Far South Columbus Area Commission filed with the City Clerk, subsequently amended and now approved hereby. (Ord. 1185 § 1.)

Columbus City Codes § 3111.18 The Columbus South Side Area created.

3111.18 - The Columbus South Side Area created. There is hereby created in the City of Columbus a Commission Area to be known as the Columbus South Side Area, containing approximately 5.69 square miles, fourteen thousand six hundred ninety-seven (14,697) housing units and a population of thirty-two thousand two hundred fifty-one (32,251) and located, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the centerlines of Lathrop Street and East Livingston Avenue; thence easterly along the centerline of East Livingston Avenue to its point of intersection with the centerline of Studer Avenue; thence southerly along the centerline of Studer Avenue to its point of intersection with the centerline of first alley running parallel to and lying south of Livingston Avenue, otherwise known as Denton Alley; thence westerly along centerline of Denton Alley to its point of intersection with the centerline of first unnamed alley running parallel to and lying east of Linwood Avenue; thence southerly along the centerline of the first unnamed alley running parallel to and lying east of Linwood Avenue to its point of intersection with the centerline of second unnamed alley running parallel to and lying north of E. Whittier Street; thence easterly along the centerline of second unnamed alley running parallel to and lying north of E. Whittier Street to its point of intersection with centerline of Studer Avenue; thence southerly along the centerline of Studer Avenue to its point of intersection with the centerline of Whittier Street; thence easterly along the centerline of Whittier Street to its point of intersection with Rhoads Avenue and continuing thereon along the extended centerline of Whittier Street to Memory Lane; thence easterly along the centerline of Memory Lane to its point of intersection with Alum Creek Drive and continuing thereon along the extended centerline of Memory Lane to the West bank of Alum Creek; thence southerly along the West bank of Alum Creek to its point of intersection with the centerline of State Route 104; thence westerly along the centerline of State Route 104 to its point of intersection with the centerline of Refugee Road; thence westerly along centerline of Refugee Road to its point of intersection with the centerline of Lockbourne Road; thence southerly along the centerline of Lockbourne Road to its point of intersection with the centerline of State Route 104; thence westerly along the centerline of State Route 104 to the East bank of the Scioto River; thence northerly along the East bank of the Scioto River to its point of intersection with the centerline of Greenlawn Avenue; thence easterly along the centerline of Greenlawn Avenue to its point of intersection with the centerline of South High Street; thence northerly along the centerline of South High Street to its point of intersection with the centerline of Thurman Avenue; thence easterly along the centerline of Thurman Avenue to its point of intersection with the centerline of South Pearl Street; thence southerly along the centerline of South Pearl Street to its point of intersection with the centerline of Nursery Lane; thence easterly along the centerline of Nursery Lane to its point of intersection with the centerline of Blackberry Alley; thence northerly along the centerline of Blackberry Alley to its point of intersection with the centerline of Whittier Street; thence westerly along the centerline of Whittier Street to its point of intersection with the centerline of Jaeger Street; thence northerly along the centerline of Jaeger to its point of intersection with Kossuth Street; thence easterly along the centerline of Kossuth Street to its point of intersection with the centerline of South Grant Avenue; thence northerly along the centerline of South Grant Avenue to its point of intersection with the centerline of East Sycamore Street; thence easterly along the centerline of East Sycamore Street to its point of intersection with the centerline of Brust Street; thence northerly along the centerline of Brust Street to its point of intersection with the centerline of East Beck Street; thence easterly along the centerline of East Beck Street to its point of intersection with the centerline of Lathrop Street; thence northerly along the centerline of Lathrop Street to its point of intersection with the centerline with East Livingston Avenue, the point of beginning. The Columbus South Side Area Commission is hereby established as the representative advisory area commission pursuant to Chapter 3109, C.C., having the powers and duties thereof in accordance with the regulations therein and the by-laws for the Columbus South Side Area Commission filed with the City Clerk, subsequently amended and now approved hereby. (Ord. 1192-2008 § 1.)

Columbus City Codes § 3111.19 The Far East Area created.

3111.19 - The Far East Area created. There is hereby created in the City of Columbus a Commission Area to be known as the Far East Area, containing approximately 14.95 square miles (9,570 acres), 19,883 housing units and a population of 19,883 and located, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point at which Big Walnut Creek flows under the CSX Transportation railroad right-of-way southeast of the intersection of N. Hamilton Road (S.R. 317) and E. Fifth Avenue, Thence east-northeasterly along the CSX Transportation railroad right-of-way to the centerline of Reynoldsburg-New Albany Road (High Street), Thence northerly along the centerline of Reynoldsburg-New Albany Road (High Street) to a point ±660 feet west of the confluence of Blacklick Creek and the stream known as the unnamed tributary to Blacklick Creek at river mile 18.5, Thence easterly to the confluence of Blacklick Creek and the stream known as the unnamed tributary to Blacklick Creek at river mile 18.5, Thence generally east-northeasterly along the stream known as the unnamed tributary to Blacklick Creek at river mile 18.5 to the Franklin County-Licking County line, Thence southerly along the Franklin County-Licking County line to the centerline of E. Broad Street (S.R. 16), Thence west-southwesterly along the centerline of E. Broad Street (S.R. 16) to a point ±216 feet west-southwest of the centerline of Wickfield Road, Thence along the City of Reynoldsburg corporate limit in generally a southerly direction, then in generally an easterly direction to the point at which it meets the City of Pickerington corporate limit northeast of the point at which Blacklick Creek flows under Interstate 70, Thence following the City of Pickerington corporate limit in generally a southerly direction to the Norfolk Southern railroad right-of-way southeast of the point at which Blacklick Creek flows under Refugee Road, Thence northwesterly along the Norfolk Southern railroad right-of-way to Big Walnut Creek, Thence in generally a northerly direction along Big Walnut Creek to the centerline of E. Main Street (U.S. 40), Thence along the City of Whitehall corporate limits in generally a northerly and westerly direction to the point of beginning at the CSX Transportation railroad right-of-way southeast of the intersection of N. Hamilton Road (S.R. 317) and E. Fifth Avenue. The Far East Area Commission is hereby established as the representative advisory area commission pursuant to Chapter 3109, C.C., having the powers and duties thereof in accordance with the regulations therein and the by-laws for the Far East Area Commission filed with the City Clerk, subsequently amended and now approved hereby. (Ord. No. 1931-2011, § 1, 12-5-2011)

Columbus City Codes § 3111.20 The Greater South East Area Commission created.

3111.20 - The Greater South East Area Commission created. There is hereby created in the City of Columbus a commission area to be known as the Greater South East Area Commission, containing approximately 14.7 square miles, sixteen thousand five hundred twenty-two (16,522) housing units and located, bounded and described as follows: On the North: Interstate 70 from S. Hamilton Road (State Rt. 317) to Big Walnut Creek; Big Walnut Creek from Interstate 70 to the Norfolk Southern railroad corridor; the Norfolk Southern railroad corridor from Big Walnut Creek to the west corporate limit of the Village of Brice; the west, south, and east corporate limits of the Village of Brice from the Norfolk Southern railroad corridor on the west side of the village to the Norfolk Southern railroad corridor on the east side of the village; the Norfolk Southern railroad corridor from the east corporate limit of the Village of Brice to the west corporate limit of the City of Pickerington. On the East: The west corporate limit of the City of Pickerington to Wright Road; and the Fairfield County/Franklin County line from Wright Road to the north corporate limit of the City of Canal Winchester. On the South: The north and west corporate limits of the City of Canal Winchester from the Fairfield County/Franklin County line to Columbus-Lancaster Road (U.S. Rt. 33); Columbus-Lancaster Road (U.S. Rt. 33) from the west corporate limit of the City of Canal Winchester to the east corporate limit of the City of Groveport just south of Blacklick Creek; the east corporate limit of the City of Groveport from Columbus-Lancaster Road (U.S. Rt. 33) just south of Blacklick Creek to the north corporate limit of the City of Groveport; and the north corporate limit of the City of Groveport from the east corporate limit of the City of Groveport to S. Hamilton Road. On the West: S. Hamilton Road (State Rt. 317) from the north corporate limit of the City of Groveport to Interstate 70. The Greater South East Area Commission is hereby established as the representative advisory area commission pursuant to Chapter 3109, C.C., having the powers and duties thereof in accordance with the regulations therein and the by-laws for the Greater South East Area Commission filed with the city clerk, subsequently amended and now approved hereby. (Ord. No. 0114-2015, § 1, 2-2-2015; Ord. No. 1993-2015, § 1, 9-28-15)

Columbus City Codes § 3111.21 The West Scioto Area Commission created.

3111.21 - The West Scioto Area Commission created. There is hereby created in the city of Columbus a Commission Area to be known as the West Scioto Area Commission, containing approximately 10.46 square miles, 10,206 housing units and located, bounded and described as follows: On the north: I-270 eastward along the centerline of Cemetery Road to Hilliard Cemetery Road, crossing Dublin Road and continuing east on Carriage Lane extending across the Scioto River to centerline of SR-33. On the east: South on SR-33 to I-670. On the south: I-670 West to the South bank of the Scioto River. At the alley west of Shultz Ave. the boundary extends south, down to where the line would intersect I-70. Then continuing west along I-70. On the west: North from I-70 along the eastern-most railroad track of the Buckeye Rail Yards until Scioto Darby Creek Road, continuing in an easterly direction until the intersection with I-270, then continuing north to the centerline of Cemetery Road. The West Scioto Area Commission is hereby established as the representative advisory area commission pursuant to Chapter 3109 of the Columbus City Code having the powers and duties thereof in accordance with the regulations therein and the by-laws for the West Scioto Area Commission filed with the City Clerk, subsequently amended and now approved hereby. (Ord. No. 0787-2017, § 1, 4-17-2017)

Columbus City Codes § 3111.22 The Far West Area Commission created.

3111.22 - The Far West Area Commission created. There is hereby created in the city a commission area to be known as the Far West Side Area Commission, containing approximately 11.65 square miles, 15,605 housing units and located, bounded and described as follows: On the north: Columbus Corporation limits from Alton Darby Creek Road to I-270. (Northern boundary meets Hilliard City limits.) On the east: I-270 north of Norfolk Southern Railroad until I-70. Continuing north from I-70 along the eastern most track of Buckeye Rail Yard until Scioto Darby Road. (Eastern boundary abuts western boundaries of Greater Hilltop AC and newly formed West Scioto AC.) On the south: Centerline of Norfolk Southern Railroad Tracks. (Southern boundary abuts northern edge of Westland AC.) On the west: The Hamilton Run north of Norfolk Southern Railroad to Roberts Road. Continuing along the centerline of Roberts Road/Old Roberts Road to a point where, if extended, Old Roberts Road would intersect with Alton Darby Creek Road. Continuing north along the centerline of Alton Darby Creek Road to Columbus corporation limits at a point approximately ¼ mile north of Pinefield Drive. Exclusive of incorporated Hilliard City sections within this area, Anderson Meadows, Hilliard Summit, and two elementary schools. The Far West Side Area Commission is hereby established as the representative advisory area commission pursuant to Chapter 3109 of the Columbus City Code having the powers and duties thereof in accordance with the regulations therein and the by-laws for the Far West Side Area Commission filed with the City Clerk, subsequently amended and now approved hereby. (Ord. No. 0278-2019, § 1, 2-4-2019; Ord. No. 0474-2021, § 1, 3-29-2021)

Columbus City Codes § 3111.23 The Mideast Area Commission created.

3111.23 - The Mideast Area Commission created. There is hereby created in the city of Columbus a Commission Area to be known as the Mideast Area Commission, containing approximately 10.21 square miles, 47,308 housing units and located, bounded and described as follows: Northern Boundary: The centerline of the Columbus & Ohio Railroad running from the Bexley (W) to Whitehall (E) city boundaries, then following the Whitehall city boundary south and then east to the centerline of the Big Walnut Creek. Eastern Boundary: The centerline of the Big Walnut Creek running from East Main Street (N), to Interstate 1-70 (S), then west to the centerline of South Hamilton Road and following it south to HWY-270. Southern Boundary: Following HWY-270 from the centerline of South Hamilton Road (W) to HWY-33, then following HWY-33 to the centerline of Frank-Refugee Expressway and turning west to the center line of Alum Creek. Western Boundary: The centerline of Alum Creek running north from the centerline of Frank-Refugee Expressway to the Bexley city boundary at Livingston Avenue, and then continuing along the Bexley city boundary north to the centerline of East Main Street, then east to the centerline of James Road, then north to the centerline of East Broad Street, then west to the Bexley City border and following it north to the Columbus & Ohio Railroad right-of-way. (Ord. No. 1947-2019, ;s 1, 7-29-2019)

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=TIT31PLHIPRCO_CH3111ESCOARARCOFetched: 10/27/2026