Parking reforms in Columbus
Ohio, United States

Parking benefit district

The Short North Parking Benefit District began in January 2019 with meters in commercial areas, and residential permits through the rest of the neighborhood. In the first year, the district generated $535,000 for parking and transportation improvements.

Status
Adopted
Adoption date
Jan 2019
Citation 1
Source
Columbus Short North PBD Page
URL
www.columbus.gov
Citation 2
Source
Columbus Parking Benefit District Rules and Regulations
URL
www.columbus.gov
Attachments
columbus-ohio-united-states-benefit-district-citation2-attachment.pdf
Citation 3
Source
Columbus Underground News Article
URL
columbusunderground.com

Parking minimum removal

Columbus has eliminated all parking minimums and requirements in the Downtown planning area. In much of the downtown new accessory surface lots are prohibited.

Status
Adopted
Scope
City center / business district
Affected land uses
All uses
Requirements
By right
Reporter
Josh Lapp
Citation
Source
City Code
Notes
Chapter 3359.27. Parking Area Overlay
URL
library.municode.com
Attachments
columbus-ohio-united-states-remove-min-attachment.pdf
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