Purpose.
Columbus City Codes § 3119.01
in effect3119.01 - Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter and the commissions established herein is to create a design review process to:
A. Preserve, stabilize and improve the compact and unique historic architectural review districts of the city;
B. Promote the importance of historic preservation;
C. Strengthen the economy of the city through the creation of new jobs;
D. Improve the city's tax base by encouraging reinvestment in historic buildings, and redevelopment of undeveloped land and parcels containing noncontributing structures;
E. Protect the unique historic and architectural character of these designated districts for the enjoyment of city residents and visitors alike; and
F. Study the problems and determine the needs of these districts in furthering preservation and compatible redevelopment.
Preservation and redevelopment will create another exciting residential, entertainment, office, retail and tourist district in the heart of the city, benefiting property owners, residents and visitors in particular, and all citizens in general, economically and aesthetically. These regulations are critical to the preservation and redevelopment process and to the protection of the beauty and identity of these unique districts.
This chapter shall conform to and apply provisions of Chapters 3116 and 3118, C.C.
(Ord. 2229-04 § 6 (part).)
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_CH3119HIARREDIPUOR_3119.01PUFetched: 10/27/2026