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Overview The Planning Division undertakes projects and programs to strengthen neighborhoods. Our staff prepares and updates neighborhood plans, and promotes their implementation. The Division recommends changes to zoning and other city codes to implement plans and to maintain pace with changing development patterns and trends. We also play a key role in the areas of growth policy and joint planning with neighboring jurisdictions. The Division also staffs several boards. The Planning Division subscribes to the code of ethics adopted by the American Planning Association. Working under Mayor Michael B. Coleman’s Columbus Covenant, Development Department strategic priorities, and the 1993 Comprehensive Plan, the Planning Division undertakes its responsibilities consistent with a set of planning principles. 
Vince Papsidero, AICP
Planning Administrator
614-645-8664 | | Administration The Administration Office manages the day-to-day operations of the Division, as well as major projects. The office coordinates the work of all staff. The office provides planning support to the Development Director’s Office and Mayor’s Office, and coordinates division activities and communication with City Council. The Division administration also serves as a primary contact for other agencies, jurisdictions and stakeholders regarding planning issues. The office assumed responsibility for the annexation process in 2007, and also staffs the recently appointed Columbus Arts Commission. | | | |
Long Range Planning Long Range Planning addresses a variety of growth-related issues. They include the preparation and implementation of area plans for portions of the city experiencing territorial growth, preparation of new development policies and standards such as the Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) zoning article, and the management and analysis of data related to growth issues. A majority of the section's current focus is implementation of the Big Darby Watershed Management Plan, including the Darby Town Center project and the Darby Overlay. The section staffs the Darby Accord Panel and the Rocky Fork Implementation Panel.
Neighborhood PlanningNeighborhood Planning works in partnership with Columbus residents to enhance and sustain urban neighborhoods. Staff responds to neighborhood development issues and opportunities with planning assistance tailored to the demands of each situation. Typically planning assistance involves a teamwork approach with the neighborhood and includes preparation of area plans and studies; development of action plans, strategies and programs; and preparation of corridor plans and studies. Recently adopted plans include Northeast, Near East, Southeast, and Southside planning areas. Urban DesignUrban Design provides design solutions and alternatives for neighborhood and citywide issues concerning streetscape, public spaces and infrastructure, as well as urban design support for area, corridor, and neighborhood plans. Urban Design deals with the quality of the built environment, its form, space between buildings, and the relationship of pieces to the whole. Staff uses an approach emphasizing design principles and aesthetics to address development issues and to formulate basic standards promoting quality of development. The section also staffs the University Area Review Board. Urban Design also maintains graphic design standards and produces all final documents for the division. Historic Preservation The Columbus Register of Historic Places is the city's official listing of individual properties, groups and districts of historic and architectural significance. Columbus has 19 historic districts and 34 individual buildings listed on the Register.
The Historic Preservation Office provides technical assistance to property owners and potential buyers who would like to purchase historic properties. Staff also works with the Housing Division rehabilitation technicians, Code Enforcement staff, Building Services Division zoning staff, the Franklin County Municipal Environmental Court and the Department of Recreation and Parks.
Historic Preservation also staffs the city's five historic Architectural Review Commissions which includes the Brewery District Commission, the German Village Commission, the Historic Resources Commission, the Italian Village Commission and the Victorian Village Commission. HPO Page: http://td.ci.columbus.oh.us/Bizdevelopment/historic/index.asp General Phone Inquires 614.645.8620 For more information:
City of Columbus
Department of Development
Planning Division
109 N. Front Street, First Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone: 614-645-8664 Neighborhood Plans and Overlays Area Profiles and Demographics Guide to Area and Neighborhood Planning  Please check out the Columbus Planning Division on Facebook. Search “Columbus Planning” (you must be signed up with Facebook to access the Facebook site).
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