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Zoning Handbook

As Columbus continues to progress as a city it is important that growth and development is managed in an organized way which will benefit its citizens. By utilizing the City’s Comprehensive Plan and enforcing the current zoning districts,

The Zoning Handbook is intended to provide an overview as to the processes involved in zoning and the characteristics associated with different zoning designations and requirements.

You can download the Zoning Handbook below this paragraph.  It is an 8 megabyte (MB) .PDF document.

Download Columbus Planning Department Zoning Handbook