Columbus

170 Units Cleared to Build at OSU Airport West on Dublin-Granville

Building A is the anchor of a three-building, four-story complex arranged around shared amenity space — 192,970 gross sq ft on West Dublin-Granville Road.

Planning

Leidy Farms Seeks to Rezone 220 Acres on Brice Road for Housing

Four parcels at 3801 Brice Road would shift from rural residential to PUD-6 for a mixed residential development — 220.85 acres now under accelerated residential review.

Community

CHN's Deer Hill Place Files 60 Service-Enriched Units on Morse Road

Sixty one-bedroom and accessible apartments in a single four-story building at 3255 Morse Road, with the whole project designed to meet LEED Gold.

Permit7,731 sq ft

New Mixed-Use Administrative Office Building Filed in Columbus

A new Columbus building permit covers a 7,731-square-foot non-separated mixed-use administrative office building in the latest Accela feed.

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Legislation$13M

Columbus Authorizing Up to $13M Grant to Community Shelter Board

Director of Development to enter a grant agreement with the Community Shelter Board for up to $13.075M to support individuals and families at risk of homelessness.

Major Retail

Meijer Eyes Galloway for Full Store and mExpress Fuel Concept

Meijer filed a rezoning application for a new main store plus an mExpress convenience store with fuel sales in Galloway, southwest Columbus. The site needs rezoning because the proposed footprint exceeds current limits and fuel sales aren't permitted under existing zoning — a dual-format push into the Columbus suburban market.

Downtown Build-Out

Franklin University Builds Tactical Training Space at 285 E. Main

A commercial alteration permit at 285 East Main Street reveals a Franklin University build-out including tactical gear storage, single-use shower rooms, a fitness area, and a shoot room. The configuration points to law enforcement or security training — an unexpected program addition in the heart of downtown Columbus.

New Construction

Cobelton Apartments Files for 24-Unit Building Near Grove City

A building permit for Cobelton Apartments at 5100 Ebright Road covers a new 3-story, 24-unit multifamily building on the southwest Columbus/Grove City border. The permit is in expedited review, suggesting an active construction timeline.

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Government Activity

Meeting

Record Type	Date	Record Name	Location	Summary
Meeting	Oct 5, 2026	Columbus City Council – 2026-10-05	Columbus	Columbus City Council · 5:00 PM · City Council Chambers, Rm 231
Meeting	Oct 5, 2026	Zoning Committee – 2026-10-05	Columbus	Zoning Committee · 6:30 PM · City Council Chambers, Rm 231
Meeting	Sep 28, 2026	Zoning Committee – 2026-09-28	Columbus	Zoning Committee · 6:30 PM · City Council Chambers, Rm 231
Meeting	Sep 28, 2026	Columbus City Council – 2026-09-28	Columbus	Columbus City Council · 5:00 PM · City Council Chambers, Rm 231
Meeting	Sep 14, 2026	Zoning Committee – 2026-09-14	Columbus	Zoning Committee · 6:30 PM · City Council Chambers, Rm 231
Meeting	Sep 14, 2026	Columbus City Council – 2026-09-14	Columbus	Columbus City Council · 5:00 PM · City Council Chambers, Rm 231

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Legislation

Record Type	Date	Record Name	Location	Summary
Legislation	Oct 15, 2026	Notice/Advertisement Title: City of Columbus October 27, 2026, Board of Zoning Adjustment Appeals and Regular Meeting Contact Name: Phil Ashear Contact…	Columbus	Public Notice · Clerk's Office for Bulletin · City Bulletin
Legislation	Oct 15, 2026	Notice/Advertisement Title: Council President Pro Tempore Rob Dorans to Host Public Hearing on Retention Pond Safety Measures. Contact Name: Andie McDonald…	Columbus	Public Notice · Clerk's Office for Bulletin · City Bulletin
Legislation	Oct 15, 2026	Notice/Advertisement Title: Public Hearing on Enhanced Housing Protections for Domestic Violence Victims Contact Name: Ciera Adams Contact Telephone Number:…	Columbus	Public Notice · Clerk's Office for Bulletin · City Bulletin
Legislation	Oct 15, 2026	Notice/Advertisement Title: City Council Zoning Agenda for October 26, 2026 Contact Name: Gretchen D. James Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-1654 Contact…	Columbus	Public Notice · Clerk's Office for Bulletin · City Bulletin
Legislation	Oct 13, 2026	To rezone 2125 ACKLEY PL. (43219), being 30.17± acres located on the west side of North Cassady Avenue, 1,238± feet north of Airport Drive, From: CPD,…	Columbus	Ordinance · Second Reading · Zoning Committee
Legislation	Oct 13, 2026	To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3309.14, Height districts; 3333.18, Building lines; 3333.255, Perimeter yard; and 3333.26, Height district,…	Columbus	Ordinance · Second Reading · Zoning Committee

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Development

Permit

Record Type	Date	Record Name	Location	Summary
Permit	Oct 15, 2026	NEWM2641662	Columbus	STATUS CHANGE: 10/15/2026 - MUST BE A NEWC - CLUBHOUSEThese drawings are for the construction of a single story…
Permit	Oct 15, 2026	NEWM2641683	Columbus	Reference Permit #NEWM2641459 (4615 Weatherington Avenue) as identical structure. These drawings are for the…
Permit	Oct 15, 2026	NEWM2641676	Columbus	Reference Permit #NEWM2641458 (4655 Hovland Road) as identical structure. These drawings are for the construction of a…
Permit	Oct 15, 2026	NEWM2641677	Columbus	Reference Permit #NEWM2641458 (4655 Hovland Road) as identical structure. These drawings are for the construction of a…
Permit	Oct 15, 2026	NEWM2641693	Columbus	Reference Permit #NEWM2641459 (4615 Weatherington Avenue) as identical structure. These drawings are for the…

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MAJOR DEVELOPMENTCOLUMBUS

170 Units Cleared to Build at OSU Airport West on Dublin-Granville

Building A is the anchor of a three-building, four-story complex arranged around shared amenity space — 192,970 gross sq ft on West Dublin-Granville Road.

Leidy Farms Seeks to Rezone 220 Acres on Brice Road for Housing

PLANNINGCOLUMBUS

Four parcels at 3801 Brice Road would shift from rural residential to PUD-6 for a mixed residential development — 220.85 acres now under accelerated residential review.

CHN's Deer Hill Place Files 60 Service-Enriched Units on Morse Road

COMMUNITYCOLUMBUS

Sixty one-bedroom and accessible apartments in a single four-story building at 3255 Morse Road, with the whole project designed to meet LEED Gold.

New Mixed-Use Administrative Office Building Filed in Columbus

PERMITCOLUMBUS

A new Columbus building permit covers a 7,731-square-foot non-separated mixed-use administrative office building in the latest Accela feed.

Columbus Authorizing Up to $13M Grant to Community Shelter Board

LEGISLATIONCOLUMBUS

Director of Development to enter a grant agreement with the Community Shelter Board for up to $13.075M to support individuals and families at risk of homelessness.

Meijer Eyes Galloway for Full Store and mExpress Fuel Concept

MAJOR RETAILCOLUMBUS

DOWNTOWN BUILD-OUTCOLUMBUS

Franklin University Builds Tactical Training Space at 285 E. Main

Cobelton Apartments Files for 24-Unit Building Near Grove City

NEW CONSTRUCTIONCOLUMBUS