Columbus

$75M Power Deal Expansion Adds Renewable Energy Credits for Columbus

Council is advancing a $75 million modification to the AEP Energy Partners agreement — $73.1M in base power plus $1.86M for renewable energy credits for the Division of Power.

Enforcement

W. 4th Ave Short-Term Rental Draws 5th Complaint — City Schedules Hearing

A resident's repeated complaints about 3 a.m. parties at a short-term rental coincide with a Public Safety committee hearing on citywide STR enforcement.

Court

Unsafe Property at 2165 Cleveland Ave Placed Under Court Receiver

Any buyer must submit a rehab-or-demolition plan, project timeline, and proof of funds — with the sale subject to court approval. A blight-to-redevelopment pipeline in action.

Rezoning

Harlem Road Manufacturing Site Rezoned for Apartment Complex

4.4 acres at 6955-6999 Harlem Rd converting from Limited Manufacturing to Apartment Residential — paired with a variance for reduced development standards.

Meeting

Zoning Committee Takes Up April Docket

The April 27 Zoning Committee meeting will process the latest wave of Columbus rezonings and variances, including the Harlem Road apartment conversion.

Enforcement

Raccoon Infestation Reported at Chelsea Apartments Valet Trash Area

Residents say valet-trash carts left in breezeways are attracting raccoons, with noises in the rafters suggesting a larger animal may have moved in.

Major Development

Columbus Takes a Formal Step Toward Landing an NWSL Women's Soccer Franchise

City Council introduced a development agreement tying public financing and new facilities to a National Women's Soccer League expansion bid, with community-benefits commitments from Franklin County and the Confluence Community Authority.

Infrastructure$2.9M

Columbus Advances $2.9M Stormwater Overhaul at Krieger Court

The city is moving forward with a $2.57M construction contract and a $343K oversight package for drainage upgrades and flood mitigation — one of Columbus's larger recent investments in flood-resilience infrastructure.

Community$156K

$156K in Youth Programming Grants Directed to Columbus Nonprofits

Columbus authorized $156,000 in grants to support youth programming — targeting after-school, mentoring, and recreation services in underinvested neighborhoods as part of a broader council push to direct discretionary revenue toward community development.

Community$100K

$100K Community Grant Supports ROOTT Health and Wellness Mission

Columbus authorized a $100,000 community grant to ROOTT — a local nonprofit focused on reproductive health equity — as part of a broader council investment in community health organizations serving Columbus's diverse neighborhoods.

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	May 18, 2026	Zoning Committee – 2026-05-18	Columbus	Zoning Committee · 6:30 PM · City Council Chambers, Rm 231
Meeting	May 18, 2026	Columbus City Council – 2026-05-18	Columbus	Columbus City Council · 5:00 PM · City Council Chambers, Rm 231
Meeting	May 11, 2026	Zoning Committee – 2026-05-11	Columbus	Zoning Committee · 6:30 PM · City Council Chambers, Rm 231
Meeting	May 11, 2026	Columbus City Council – 2026-05-11	Columbus	Columbus City Council · 5:00 PM · City Council Chambers, Rm 231
Meeting	Apr 27, 2026	Zoning Committee – 2026-04-27	Columbus	Zoning Committee · 6:30 PM · City Council Chambers, Rm 231
Meeting	Apr 27, 2026	Columbus City Council – 2026-04-27	Columbus	Columbus City Council · 5:00 PM · City Council Chambers, Rm 231

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Laws & Policy

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Legislation

Record Type	Date	Record Name	Location	Summary
Legislation	May 21, 2026	Notice/Advertisement Title: Public Utilities Notice: Water & Power - Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permits Contact Name: Brady Seesholtz Contact Telephone…	Columbus	Public Notice · Clerk's Office for Bulletin · City Bulletin
Legislation	May 21, 2026	Notice/Advertisement Title: Communications05202026 Contact Email Address: RSBrown@columbus.gov	Columbus	Public Notice · Clerk's Office for Bulletin · City Bulletin
Legislation	May 21, 2026	Notice/Advertisement Title: Depository Commission and Treasury Investment Board Meeting Contact Name: Dean Smith Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-7197…	Columbus	Public Notice · Clerk's Office for Bulletin · City Bulletin
Legislation	May 21, 2026	Notice/Advertisement Title: Columbus LGBTQ+ Affairs Commission May Meeting Recap Contact Name: Samuel Duling Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-6867…	Columbus	Public Notice · Clerk's Office for Bulletin · City Bulletin
Legislation	May 20, 2026	Notice/Advertisement Title: Notice of Public Hearing - Grandview Crossing NCA District Expansion Contact Name: Seth Brehm Contact Telephone Number:…	Columbus	A public hearing is scheduled for the expansion of the Grandview Crossing NCA District, with Seth Brehm from the…
Legislation	May 20, 2026	Notice/Advertisement Title: Confluence NCA Public Hearing Notice Contact Name: Seth Brehm Contact Telephone Number: 614.645.8644 Contact Email Address:…	Columbus	A public hearing is scheduled for the Confluence NCA on May 20, 2026. Seth Brehm from the Clerk's Office is the contact…

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Development

Permit

Record Type	Date	Record Name	Location	Summary
Permit	May 21, 2026	NEWR2610051	Columbus	STATUS CHANGE: 3/30/2026 - The ALTR permit will have a base fee of $385.00. The $1,100.00 overpayment associated with…
Permit	May 21, 2026	ALTM2610044	Columbus	Partial Gut of Kitchen and Dining · Status: Under Review · Type: Alteration \| Multi Family
Permit	May 21, 2026	PLRE2610047	Columbus	Revision to permit FALRM2538824. Revision is to add notification devices to accessible units in Westerville Building A.…
Permit	May 21, 2026	FSUPC2610063	Columbus	445 Hutchinson Ave, Suite 650Reference Building Permit #ALTC2609654Alteration to existing fire sprinkler system to add…
Permit	May 21, 2026	ALTC2610513	Columbus	2400 Corporate Exchange DriveSuite 240Project Reviewed For Compliance Under: 2024 OBC and ICC A117.1-2009.Existing…
Permit	May 21, 2026	EMEPC2610058	Columbus	100A Temp electric service Install · Status: Issued · Type: Electrical Permit \| Commercial

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LEGISLATIONCOLUMBUS

$75M Power Deal Expansion Adds Renewable Energy Credits for Columbus

Council is advancing a $75 million modification to the AEP Energy Partners agreement — $73.1M in base power plus $1.86M for renewable energy credits for the Division of Power.

W. 4th Ave Short-Term Rental Draws 5th Complaint — City Schedules Hearing

ENFORCEMENTCOLUMBUS

A resident's repeated complaints about 3 a.m. parties at a short-term rental coincide with a Public Safety committee hearing on citywide STR enforcement.

Unsafe Property at 2165 Cleveland Ave Placed Under Court Receiver

COURTCOLUMBUS

Any buyer must submit a rehab-or-demolition plan, project timeline, and proof of funds — with the sale subject to court approval. A blight-to-redevelopment pipeline in action.

Harlem Road Manufacturing Site Rezoned for Apartment Complex

REZONINGCOLUMBUS

4.4 acres at 6955-6999 Harlem Rd converting from Limited Manufacturing to Apartment Residential — paired with a variance for reduced development standards.

Zoning Committee Takes Up April Docket

MEETINGCOLUMBUS

The April 27 Zoning Committee meeting will process the latest wave of Columbus rezonings and variances, including the Harlem Road apartment conversion.

Raccoon Infestation Reported at Chelsea Apartments Valet Trash Area

ENFORCEMENTCOLUMBUS

Residents say valet-trash carts left in breezeways are attracting raccoons, with noises in the rafters suggesting a larger animal may have moved in.

MAJOR DEVELOPMENTCOLUMBUS

Columbus Takes a Formal Step Toward Landing an NWSL Women's Soccer Franchise

Columbus Advances $2.9M Stormwater Overhaul at Krieger Court

INFRASTRUCTURECOLUMBUS

$156K in Youth Programming Grants Directed to Columbus Nonprofits

COMMUNITYCOLUMBUS

$100K Community Grant Supports ROOTT Health and Wellness Mission

COMMUNITYCOLUMBUS

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