Subdivision Filings List Single-Family Lots as Columbus Permits Multi-Family Units
Subdivision filings across Delaware County townships propose dozens of single-family lots while Columbus municipal permits authorize 1,303 multi-family units.
According to city permit records, Columbus authorized 1,303 multi-family units across 45 new structure permits totaling $184.7 million in valuation. By comparison, Columbus permits for one- to three-family homes accounted for 132 units across 123 permits valued at $48.7 million.
Planning records track active subdivision cases across unincorporated areas (townships). In these records, “Lots” refers to single-family fee simple parcels. By comparison, the records state that “Units” refers to multi-family condominium units.
Under November 19th Agenda Items, filings include 25 lots / 19.956 acres for section 1 of Estates at Berlin in Berlin Township. A second section of Estates at Berlin in Berlin Township includes 19 lots / 9.324 acres. In Orange Township, section 2 of Courtyards at Evans Farm accounts for 36 lots / 9.209 acres.
The commission also circulates subdivision sketch plans for partner agency review only. In Orange Township, November 2026 filings include 54 lots / 25.51 acres for Evans Farm Estates. A separate November 2026 filing in Orange Township outlines 173 lots / 55.11 acres for Evans Farm Section 7. In Liberty Township, an October 2026 sketch plan lists 91 lots / 42.52 acres for Clark-Shaw Ridge.
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According to city permit records, Columbus authorized 1,303 multi-family units across 45 new structure permits totaling $184.7 million in valuation.
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B1_PER_TYPE: Multi Family; B1_PER_CATEGORY: New Structure; permit_count: 45; distinct_permits: 45; total_units: 1303; total_valuation: 1.84720513E8; avg_valuation: 4104900.29
By comparison, Columbus permits for one- to three-family homes accounted for 132 units across 123 permits valued at $48.7 million.
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B1_PER_TYPE: 1,2,3 Family; B1_PER_CATEGORY: New Structure; permit_count: 123; distinct_permits: 123; total_units: 132; total_valuation: 4.8675101E7; avg_valuation: 395732.53
https://regionalplanning.co.delaware.oh.us/data/active_subdivisions/
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Planning records track active subdivision cases across unincorporated areas (townships).
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The table represents all active cases in the unincorporated areas (townships), sorted by status and township.
In these records, “Lots” refers to single-family fee simple parcels.
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“Lots” refers to single-family fee simple parcels
By comparison, the records state that “Units” refers to multi-family condominium units.
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“Units” refers to multi-family condominium units, some of which are single-unit designs.
https://regionalplanning.co.delaware.oh.us/current_events/mailing/
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Under November 19th Agenda Items, filings include 25 lots / 19.956 acres for section 1 of Estates at Berlin in Berlin Township.
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November 19th Agenda Items
Under November 19th Agenda Items, filings include 25 lots / 19.956 acres for section 1 of Estates at Berlin in Berlin Township.
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07-25.1 / Estates at Berlin Sec 1 / Berlin / 25 lots / 19.956 acres
A second section of Estates at Berlin in Berlin Township includes 19 lots / 9.324 acres.
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07-25.2 / Estates at Berlin Sec 2 / Berlin / 19 lots / 9.324 acres
In Orange Township, section 2 of Courtyards at Evans Farm accounts for 36 lots / 9.209 acres.
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15-24.2 / Courtyards at Evans Farm Sec 2 / Orange / 36 lots / 9.209 acres
The commission also circulates subdivision sketch plans for partner agency review only.
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Sketch plans are not on the RPC meeting agenda – this information is provided for partner agency review only.
In Orange Township, November 2026 filings include 54 lots / 25.51 acres for Evans Farm Estates.
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26-24-S / Evans Farm Estates / Orange / 54 lots / 25.51 acres (Nov 2026)
A separate November 2026 filing in Orange Township outlines 173 lots / 55.11 acres for Evans Farm Section 7.
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26-23-S / Evans Farm, Section 7 / Orange / 173 lots / 55.11 acres (Nov 2026)
In Liberty Township, an October 2026 sketch plan lists 91 lots / 42.52 acres for Clark-Shaw Ridge.
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26-21-S / Clark-Shaw Ridge / Liberty / 91 lots / 42.52 acres (Oct 2026)