RECEIVED: ________
DATE: ____________
PAID: _____________
DATE: ______________
Zoning File No. _________________
INTERNAL USE
ZONING DIVISION
200 S. Hamilton Road
Gahanna, Ohio 43230
614-342-4025
zoning@gahanna.gov
www.gahanna.gov
DESIGN REVIEW/CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
Project/Property Address or Location:
Project Name/Business Name
Parcel ID No.(s):
Total Acreage:
Please check all that apply:
SITE PLAN
LANDSCAPING
BUILDING DESIGN
DEMOLITION
OTHER
Project Description:
APPLICANT Name -do not use a business name:
Applicant Address:
Applicant E-mail:
Applicant Phone No.:
BUSINESS Name (if applicable):
ADDITIONAL CONTACTS Please List Primary Contact for Correspondence(please list all applicable contacts)
Name(s):
Contact Information (phone no./email):
PROPERTY OWNER Name: (if different from Applicant)
Property Owner Contact Information (phone no./email):
APPLICANT SIGNATURE BELOW CONFIRMS THE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED (see page 2 & 3)
I certify that the information on this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge, and that
the project as described, if approved, will be completed in accordance with the conditions and terms of that
approval.
Applicant/Primary Contact Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: _________
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1150, Olde
Gahanna
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DESIGN REVIEW/CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS APPLICATION-SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
TO BE COMPLETED/SUBMITTED BY APPLICANT:
1. Review Gahanna Code Section 1197 (visit www.municode.com)
2. Materials List (see page 3)does not apply to demolition applicants
3. Authorization Consent Form Complete & Notarized (see page 4)
4. Application & all supporting documents submitted in digital format
5. Application & all supporting documents submitted in hardcopy format
6. Application fee paid (in accordance with the Building & Zoning Fee Schedule)
7. Color rendering(s) of the project in plan/perspective/or elevation
8. One copy 24”x36” or 11”x17” prints of the plans
Building Construction, Exterior Remodeling, and Additions (Including Parking Lots and Landscaping)
1. SITE PLAN that includes the following: (include: scale, north arrow, & address) if applicable
- All property & street pavement lines
- Property size
- Proposed ingress/egress to the site, including onsite parking area(s), parking stalls, adjacent streets
- Location of all existing and proposed buildings on the site
- Location of all existing & proposed exterior lighting standards
- Breakdown of parking spaces required & spaces provided (see Gahanna Code Section 1163)
- Provide lot coverage breakdown of building & paved surface areas
2. LANDSCAPE PLAN (including plant list)
- Existing landscaping that will be retained & proposed landscaping shall be differentiated & shown on the plan.
The type, size, number, & spacing of all plantings & other landscape features must be illustrated
- Designation of required buffer screens (if any)
- Interior landscaping breakdown for paved surface (see Gahanna Code Section 1163)
3. ELEVATIONS from all sides
- Fenestration, doorways, & all other projecting & receding elements of the building exterior
4. LIGHTING STANDARD DRAWING that includes the following: (exterior only)
- All sizing specifications
- Information on lighting intensity (no. of watts, iso foot candle diagram)
- Materials, colors, & manufacturers cut sheet
5. OPTIONAL REQUIREMENTS AT THE DISCRETION OF PLANNING COMMISSION:
- Scale model
- Section profiles
- Perspective drawing
Demolition or Removal of Existing Structures Requirements
1. ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS MUST EXIST:
- That the building contains no features of special architecture or is not a historical building or culturally
significant or is not consistent in design & style with other structures within the district
- That there exists no viable economic use for the building in its current state or as it might be restored or that
there is not a feasible and prudent alternative to demolition and that the approval of the demolition is
necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights
- That the applicant has a definite plan for redevelopment of the site which meets the standards of this Code and
the proposed redevelopment will not materially affect adversely the health or safety of persons residing or
working in the district where the demolition will occur and will not be materially detrimental to the public
welfare or injurious to property or improvements in such neighborhood
Please Note:
The Public Hearing will not occur until the City Of Gahanna Staff reviews the Application for Code Consistency.
Applications that are not consistent with the code will not be scheduled for hearing.
MATERIAL LIST
NOT REQUIRED FOR DEMOLITION APPLICANTS
Item
Manufacturer Name
Color Name
Color Number
Awnings
Brick
Gutters and
Downspouts
Lighting
Roofing
Siding
Stucco
Trim
Windows
Other (please
specify)
Other (please
specify)
AUTHORIZATION CONSENT FORM
(must sign in the presence of a notary)
If you are filling out more than one application for the same project & address, you may submit a copy of this form with additional applications.
IF THE PROPERTY OWNER IS THE APPLICANT, SKIP TO NEXT SECTION
As the property owner/authorized owner’s representative of the subject property listed on this application, hereby authorize
the applicant/representative to act in all matters pertaining to the processing and approval of this application, including
modifying the project. I agree to be bound by all terms and agreements made by the applicant/representative.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
(property owner name printed)
_________________________________________________________________________ ________________________
(property owner signature) (date)
Subscribed and sworn to before me on this ______ day of ________________, 20_____.
State of _________________ County of __________________
Stamp or Seal
Notary Public Signature: _______________________________________________
AGREEMENT TO COMPLY AS APPROVED As the applicant/representative/owner of the subject property listed on
this application, I hereby agree that the project will be completed as approved with any conditions and terms of the approval,
and any proposed changes to the approval shall be submitted for review and approval to City staff.
AUTHORIZATION TO VISIT THE PROPERTY I hereby authorize City representatives to visit, photograph and post
notice (if applicable) on the subject property as described.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the information on this application is complete
and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
(applicant/representative/property owner name printed)
_________________________________________________________________________ ________________________
(applicant/representative/property owner signature) (date)
Subscribed and sworn to before me on this ______ day of ________________, 20_____.
State of _________________ County of __________________
Stamp or Seal
Notary Public Signature: _______________________________________________
PROPERTY OWNER
Applicant/Property Owner/Representative
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PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION PROCESS/TIMELINE
(FOR APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE CITY COUNCIL ACTION)
1. Planning Commission meets at 7 pm on the
2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month except
November and December when they meet on the
1st and 3rd Wednesday.
2. The Planning Commission agenda is published 5
days prior to the meeting date and may be accessed
at www.gahanna.gov/planning-commission/
3. Applicant will be allotted time to speak.
4. Public comment is permitted at 3 minutes per
speaker
5. Applicant will have a chance to rebut or respond
to any public comment.
6. Planning Commission will ask any questions they have
and discuss the application.
7. Planning Commission will make a motion to approve,
deny, or postpone, and a vote will be taken.
Applicant/Representative attendance is required in order for questions to be answered in regards to the application.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING PROCESS
1. Applicant submits complete application with payment to Zoning Division
11. If approved: applicant proceeds to building/engineering process
3. Zoning staff pushes to City Review Team
4. City Review Team reviews application & submits comments to Zoning Staff (within 10 business days)
a. if incomplete – applicant is notified
b. applicant resubmits/adds
missing items to application
a. if comments require applicant
action, go back to 2b
a. Final action is sent to
applicant in a Record of Action
2. Zoning staff reviews application for
completeness (within 2 business days)
6. Planning &
Development
writes staff
report
8. Planning Commission staff advertises
according to application specific requirements
to get on the next available Planning
Commission agenda
7. Application is
submitted to
Planning
Commission staff
5. Zoning staff compiles comments and
submits to applicant (within 2 business days)
10. Planning Commission meeting (action taken: approved,
postponed, denied, approved with conditions)
9. Planning Commission staff notifies applicant of their Planning Commission meeting date
(minimum 6 days prior to meeting)
Questions: contact the zoning division
614-342-4025 or zoning@gahanna.com
Gahanna