/tags/zoning zoning en-US Copyright Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:03:19 GMT /politics-government/2025-04-15/noor-islamic-cultural-center-sues-city-of-hilliard-after-zoning-denial The federal suit claims the city of Hilliard violated federal law when officials denied zoning changes last year when Noor wanted to create a community center. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:03:19 GMT /politics-government/2025-04-15/noor-islamic-cultural-center-sues-city-of-hilliard-after-zoning-denial Mark Ferenchik /news/2025-02-04/affordable-housing-alliance-of-central-ohio-survey-finds-major-support-for-pro-housing-policies A survey by AHACO finds major support for pro-housing polices throughout central Ohio, including desires for increased missing middle housing, accessory dwelling units and increased zoning reform. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:25:29 GMT /news/2025-02-04/affordable-housing-alliance-of-central-ohio-survey-finds-major-support-for-pro-housing-policies Nick DeSantis /show/all-sides/2024-07-23/urban-and-rural-perspectives-on-columbus-zoning The Zone In program is proposing to modernize Columbus’ zoning code for the first time in 70 years. Tue, 23 Jul 2024 09:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides/2024-07-23/urban-and-rural-perspectives-on-columbus-zoning /2024-05-06/columbus-city-council-sets-first-public-meeting-for-new-zoning-code Six new zoning categories would allow for taller buildings. The tallest would permit buildings to be up to 12 stories tall, or 16 stories if affordable housing is included. Mon, 06 May 2024 20:21:07 GMT /2024-05-06/columbus-city-council-sets-first-public-meeting-for-new-zoning-code Allie Vugrincic /news/2021-10-18/columbus-zoning-code-needs-improvement-third-party-report-finds The City of Columbus released the results of a third-party assessment of its zoning code, citing its code might not be up to snuff. Mon, 18 Oct 2021 10:00:00 GMT /news/2021-10-18/columbus-zoning-code-needs-improvement-third-party-report-finds Michael Lee /ideastream/2020-01-13/study-cuyahoga-county-zoning-increases-housing-inequality-segregation Zoning practices around Cuyahoga County are contributing to housing inequality and racial segregation, according to a study by the nonprofit advocacy group Fair Housing Center for Rights and Research. The analysis of zoning ordinances in all but one of the county’s municipalities and townships found cities with a larger white population and higher average income often had more single-family homes. Mon, 13 Jan 2020 10:30:00 GMT /ideastream/2020-01-13/study-cuyahoga-county-zoning-increases-housing-inequality-segregation Taylor Haggerty /news-partners/2019-10-10/why-u-s-cities-are-banning-new-fast-food-drive-throughs Most of the bans aim to curb emissions and protect pedestrians. The bans are also sometimes touted as a way to help fight obesity, but past studies suggest they don't have that effect. Thu, 10 Oct 2019 12:20:38 GMT /news-partners/2019-10-10/why-u-s-cities-are-banning-new-fast-food-drive-throughs Jodi Helmer