Columbus Development Commission Recommends Approval of Brice Orchard Rezoning
The decision forwards Arbor Homes' plan for 146 single-family houses at 3701 Brice Road to Columbus City Council.
The Columbus Development Commission approved rezoning application Z26-028 on Thursday, Oct. 8, recommending approval of Arbor Homes' proposed 146-home Brice Orchard residential community to Columbus City Council City of Columbus · Accela Citizen Access.
The favorable decision advances the regional homebuilder's proposal to reclassify 43.13 acres at 3701 Brice Road in southeast Columbus from Rural to Residential zoning City of Columbus · Accela Citizen Access. The project site consists of agricultural land owned by David and Lisa Schacht of the Schacht Family Farm, situated along the west side of Brice Road south of Winchester Pike and Chatterton Road ca.columbus.gov ca.columbus.gov. To the north, the property borders 35 acres owned by the Columbus and Franklin County Metropolitan Park District ca.columbus.gov.
Previously, Pique Media reported on Sept. 24 that Arbor Homes had applied to rezone the 43-acre site for the 146-home community Arbor Homes Proposes 146-Home Brice Orchard Subdivision in Southeast Columbus. Arbor Homes submitted the application in July, moving under the city's Accelerated Residential Review track overseen by assigned city planner Tim Dietrich City of Columbus · Accela Citizen Access. The project also falls within the boundaries of the Greater Southeast Area Commission for local neighborhood advisory review City of Columbus · Accela Citizen Access.
Preliminary site plans show that the 146-lot neighborhood will allocate 23.83 acres to residential building lots, yielding an overall gross density of 3.43 units per acre ca.columbus.gov. The community plan features 126 lots with 50-foot frontages and 20 lots with 60-foot frontages, with each parcel meeting a minimum size standard of 6,250 square feet ca.columbus.gov. Planned building setbacks require 25-foot front yards, 5-foot side yards, and rear setbacks of 30 to 31 feet ca.columbus.gov.
The developer has dedicated 12.45 acres—nearly 30 percent of the property—for open space, green buffers, and stormwater basins ca.columbus.gov. An additional 6.23 acres are reserved for public infrastructure, internal street rights-of-way, a 10-foot shared-use path, and right-of-way dedication along Brice Road ca.columbus.gov.
With the Development Commission's recommendation secured, the rezoning request now moves to Columbus City Council for final legislative review and a vote City of Columbus · Accela Citizen Access. Before the ordinance reaches the council floor, city planning staff will finalize legislative documentation. If City Council votes to grant the rezoning, Arbor Homes will still need subsequent civil engineering reviews, site compliance permits, and final subdivision plat approvals before site work or home construction can begin.
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Z26-028 · Rezoning — 3701 BRICE RD COLUMBUS OH
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The Columbus Development Commission approved rezoning application Z26-028 on Thursday, Oct. 8, recommending approval of Arbor Homes' proposed 146-home Brice Orchard residential community to Columbus City Council .
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Brice Orchard Z26-028 3701 Brice Rd. (43110) 530-166401; 43.13 acres Rezone from R to R-2 to allow a 146-unit single-unit subdivision Greater South East Area Commission Accelerated Residential Assigned Planner: Tim Dietrich, [email protected] October 2026 Development Commission Approval
The favorable decision advances the regional homebuilder's proposal to reclassify 43.13 acres at 3701 Brice Road in southeast Columbus from Rural to Residential zoning .
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Brice Orchard Z26-028 3701 Brice Rd. (43110) 530-166401; 43.13 acres Rezone from R to R-2 to allow a 146-unit single-unit subdivision Greater South East Area Commission Accelerated Residential Assigned Planner: Tim Dietrich, [email protected] October 2026 Development Commission Approval
Arbor Homes submitted the application in July, moving under the city's Accelerated Residential Review track overseen by assigned city planner Tim Dietrich .
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Brice Orchard Z26-028 3701 Brice Rd. (43110) 530-166401; 43.13 acres Rezone from R to R-2 to allow a 146-unit single-unit subdivision Greater South East Area Commission Accelerated Residential Assigned Planner: Tim Dietrich, [email protected] October 2026 Development Commission Approval
The project also falls within the boundaries of the Greater Southeast Area Commission for local neighborhood advisory review .
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Brice Orchard Z26-028 3701 Brice Rd. (43110) 530-166401; 43.13 acres Rezone from R to R-2 to allow a 146-unit single-unit subdivision Greater South East Area Commission Accelerated Residential Assigned Planner: Tim Dietrich, [email protected] October 2026 Development Commission Approval
With the Development Commission's recommendation secured, the rezoning request now moves to Columbus City Council for final legislative review and a vote .
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Brice Orchard Z26-028 3701 Brice Rd. (43110) 530-166401; 43.13 acres Rezone from R to R-2 to allow a 146-unit single-unit subdivision Greater South East Area Commission Accelerated Residential Assigned Planner: Tim Dietrich, [email protected] October 2026 Development Commission Approval
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The project site consists of agricultural land owned by David and Lisa Schacht of the Schacht Family Farm, situated along the west side of Brice Road south of Winchester Pike and Chatterton Road .
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SUBJECT PROPERTY OWNER'S NAME (3) David Schacht & Lisa Schacht AND MAILING ADDRESS 5950 Shannon Road Canal Winchester, Ohio 43110
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The project site consists of agricultural land owned by David and Lisa Schacht of the Schacht Family Farm, situated along the west side of Brice Road south of Winchester Pike and Chatterton Road .
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1. Arbor Homes 6797 North High Street, Suite 238 Worthington, Ohio 43085 (50 Columbus-based employees) 2. Schacht Family Farm 5950 Shannon Road Canal Winchester, Ohio 43110 (Zero Columbus-based employees)
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To the north, the property borders 35 acres owned by the Columbus and Franklin County Metropolitan Park District .
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PID: 530-287926 THE BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS OF THE COLUMBUS AND FRANKLIN COUNTY METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT IN. 200902180021641 IN. 200902180021642 35.000 ACRES ZONING: RURAL
Preliminary site plans show that the 146-lot neighborhood will allocate 23.83 acres to residential building lots, yielding an overall gross density of 3.43 units per acre .
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OPEN SPACE: 12.45 TOTAL ACRES RIGHT-OF-WAY: 6.23 ACRES LOTS: 23.83 ACRES 50' SINGLE FAMILY LOTS: 126 60' SINGLE FAMILY LOTS: 20 GROSS AREA DENSITY: 3.43 UNITS / ACRE MIN. LOT AREA: 6,250 SQFT MIN. SETBACKS (FRONT/SIDE/REAR): 25' / 5' / 30' OR 31'
The community plan features 126 lots with 50-foot frontages and 20 lots with 60-foot frontages, with each parcel meeting a minimum size standard of 6,250 square feet .
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OPEN SPACE: 12.45 TOTAL ACRES RIGHT-OF-WAY: 6.23 ACRES LOTS: 23.83 ACRES 50' SINGLE FAMILY LOTS: 126 60' SINGLE FAMILY LOTS: 20 GROSS AREA DENSITY: 3.43 UNITS / ACRE MIN. LOT AREA: 6,250 SQFT MIN. SETBACKS (FRONT/SIDE/REAR): 25' / 5' / 30' OR 31'
Planned building setbacks require 25-foot front yards, 5-foot side yards, and rear setbacks of 30 to 31 feet .
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OPEN SPACE: 12.45 TOTAL ACRES RIGHT-OF-WAY: 6.23 ACRES LOTS: 23.83 ACRES 50' SINGLE FAMILY LOTS: 126 60' SINGLE FAMILY LOTS: 20 GROSS AREA DENSITY: 3.43 UNITS / ACRE MIN. LOT AREA: 6,250 SQFT MIN. SETBACKS (FRONT/SIDE/REAR): 25' / 5' / 30' OR 31'
The developer has dedicated 12.45 acres—nearly 30 percent of the property—for open space, green buffers, and stormwater basins .
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OPEN SPACE: 12.45 TOTAL ACRES RIGHT-OF-WAY: 6.23 ACRES LOTS: 23.83 ACRES 50' SINGLE FAMILY LOTS: 126 60' SINGLE FAMILY LOTS: 20 GROSS AREA DENSITY: 3.43 UNITS / ACRE MIN. LOT AREA: 6,250 SQFT MIN. SETBACKS (FRONT/SIDE/REAR): 25' / 5' / 30' OR 31'
An additional 6.23 acres are reserved for public infrastructure, internal street rights-of-way, a 10-foot shared-use path, and right-of-way dedication along Brice Road .
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OPEN SPACE: 12.45 TOTAL ACRES RIGHT-OF-WAY: 6.23 ACRES LOTS: 23.83 ACRES 50' SINGLE FAMILY LOTS: 126 60' SINGLE FAMILY LOTS: 20 GROSS AREA DENSITY: 3.43 UNITS / ACRE MIN. LOT AREA: 6,250 SQFT MIN. SETBACKS (FRONT/SIDE/REAR): 25' / 5' / 30' OR 31'
Arbor Homes Proposes 146-Home Brice Orchard Subdivision in Southeast Columbus
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Previously, Pique Media reported on Sept. 24 that Arbor Homes had applied to rezone the 43-acre site for the 146-home community .
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Arbor Homes Proposes 146-Home Brice Orchard Subdivision in Southeast Columbus