zoning

The Zone In program is proposing to modernize Columbus’ zoning code for the first time in 70 years.

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.

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.

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.

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.