Columbus sets service terms and zoning buffer for Fisher Road annexation
The emergency legislation sets municipal terms for an 82-unit housing project proposed by Konkus Properties and AK Residential ahead of a Franklin County hearing.
Columbus legislation establishes a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions under an emergency declaration for a proposed annexation of 5.8 acres in Franklin Township.
The legislation outlines municipal terms for an annexation petition anticipated on behalf of developers Konkus Properties, Ltd. and AK Residential, LLC, who submitted plans for an 82-unit development at 3500 Fisher Road. Council approved the measure on Nov. 2, the mayor signed it on Nov. 4, and the city clerk attested the ordinance on Nov. 5 to complete formal municipal enactment. Council enacted the measure on emergency status to comply with state law requiring applicants to provide a certified copy of the service ordinance to county authorities within 20 days of filing an annexation petition.
Under proposed annexation AN26-017, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to hear the petition on Nov. 17. If the county commissioners approve the annexation, a second city ordinance accepting the territory will be required before the site formally enters Columbus.
Under the adopted service commitments, the city will provide residential refuse collection upon annexation, while municipal water service will be available at the owner's expense. The ordinance requires that all necessary sanitary and storm sewers must be built privately by the developers at their own expense, with no cost to the city. The parcel sits within the 2026 Columbus Growth Strategy, which affords the property uniform access to city services as they become available.
To protect neighboring unincorporated parcels, the legislation establishes mandatory buffer conditions under state law. If Columbus subsequently approves uses deemed clearly incompatible with current township or county zoning on adjacent land remaining in Franklin Township, council must require the developer to provide a separating buffer of open space, landscaping, fences, walls, streets, rights-of-way, sidewalks, or bicycle and pedestrian paths.
Previously, Pique Media reported plans for the residential development on Oct. 19, when up to 82 units were proposed along Fisher Road. Companion filings for 3500 Fisher Road seek rezoning across 5.8 acres to allow up to 82 units under the city's accelerated residential review program, alongside a council variance requesting reduced building, parking, and perimeter yard setbacks.
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Columbus legislation establishes a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions under an emergency declaration for a proposed annexation of 5.8 acres in Franklin Township.
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2900-2026 · To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN26-017) of 5.8± Acres in Franklin Township to the city of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
The legislation outlines municipal terms for an annexation petition anticipated on behalf of developers Konkus Properties, Ltd. and AK Residential, LLC, who submitted plans for an 82-unit development at 3500 Fisher Road.
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WHEREAS, a petition for the annexation of certain territory in Franklin Township is anticipated to be filed on behalf of Konkus Properties, Ltd. and AK Residential, LLC on October 19, 2026; and
Council enacted the measure on emergency status to comply with state law requiring applicants to provide a certified copy of the service ordinance to county authorities within 20 days of filing an annexation petition.
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Emergency passage of this legislation is necessary to coordinate ORC Section 709.023 requirements for annexation applicants to supply a Certified Copy of the Service Ordinance to the Franklin County Commissioners within 20 days of filing an annexation petition.
Under proposed annexation AN26-017, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to hear the petition on Nov. 17.
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2900-2026 · To set forth a statement of municipal services and zoning conditions to be provided to the area contained in a proposed annexation (AN26-017) of 5.8± Acres in Franklin Township to the city of Columbus as required by the Ohio Revised Code and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
Under proposed annexation AN26-017, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to hear the petition on Nov. 17.
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WHEREAS, a hearing on said petition is tentatively scheduled before the Board of County Commissioners of Franklin County on November 17, 2026; and
If the county commissioners approve the annexation, a second city ordinance accepting the territory will be required before the site formally enters Columbus.
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Should the petition be approved by the County Commissioners, a second City ordinance accepting the annexation will be required to complete the process.
Under the adopted service commitments, the city will provide residential refuse collection upon annexation, while municipal water service will be available at the owner's expense.
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Refuse: Residential refuse collection services will be available upon annexation of the property. Water: Water service will be available at the owner’s expense upon annexation of the property.
The ordinance requires that all necessary sanitary and storm sewers must be built privately by the developers at their own expense, with no cost to the city.
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All sanitary and storm sewers required shall be constructed privately by the owners/developers at their own expense with no cost to the city.
The parcel sits within the 2026 Columbus Growth Strategy, which affords the property uniform access to city services as they become available.
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WHEREAS, properties proposed for annexation are within the Columbus Growth Strategy (2026); and WHEREAS, upon annexation, properties will have uniform access to City services as they become available; and
If Columbus subsequently approves uses deemed clearly incompatible with current township or county zoning on adjacent land remaining in Franklin Township, council must require the developer to provide a separating buffer of open space, landscaping, fences, walls, streets, rights-of-way, sidewalks, or bicycle and pedestrian paths.
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Section 2. That if this 5.8± acre site is annexed and if the City of Columbus permits uses in the annexed territory that the City of Columbus determines are clearly incompatible with the uses permitted under current county or township zoning regulations in the adjacent land remaining within Franklin Township, the Columbus City Council will require, in the zoning ordinance permitting the incompatible uses, the owner of the annexed territory to provide a buffer separating the use of the annexed territory and the adjacent land remaining within Franklin Township. For the purpose of this section, “buffer” includes open space, landscaping, fences, walls, and other structured elements: streets and street right-of-way; and bicycle and pedestrian paths and sidewalks.
Previously, Pique Media reported plans for the residential development on Oct. 19, when up to 82 units were proposed along Fisher Road.
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WHEREAS, a petition for the annexation of certain territory in Franklin Township is anticipated to be filed on behalf of Konkus Properties, Ltd. and AK Residential, LLC on October 19, 2026; and
Z26-041 · Rezoning — 3500 Fisher RD Columbus OH
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The legislation outlines municipal terms for an annexation petition anticipated on behalf of developers Konkus Properties, Ltd. and AK Residential, LLC, who submitted plans for an 82-unit development at 3500 Fisher Road.
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Z26-041 Concurrent CV26-102 3500 FISHER RD. (43204) 140-003783, 140-000026, AND 140-004067; 5.8 acres To rezone from r to L-ARLD to allow a multi-unit residential development with up to 82 units. Greater Hilltop Area Commission Accelerated Residential Assigned Planner: Alyssa Saltzman, [email protected]
Companion filings for 3500 Fisher Road seek rezoning across 5.8 acres to allow up to 82 units under the city's accelerated residential review program, alongside a council variance requesting reduced building, parking, and perimeter yard setbacks.
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Z26-041 Concurrent CV26-102 3500 FISHER RD. (43204) 140-003783, 140-000026, AND 140-004067; 5.8 acres To rezone from r to L-ARLD to allow a multi-unit residential development with up to 82 units. Greater Hilltop Area Commission Accelerated Residential Assigned Planner: Alyssa Saltzman, [email protected]
Up to 82 residential units proposed along Fisher Road
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Previously, Pique Media reported plans for the residential development on Oct. 19, when up to 82 units were proposed along Fisher Road.
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Up to 82 residential units proposed along Fisher Road
CV26-102 · Council Variance — 3500 Fisher RD Columbus OH
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Companion filings for 3500 Fisher Road seek rezoning across 5.8 acres to allow up to 82 units under the city's accelerated residential review program, alongside a council variance requesting reduced building, parking, and perimeter yard setbacks.
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CV26-102 Concurrent Z26-041 3500 FISHER RD. (43204) 140-003783, 140-000026, AND 140-004067; 5.8 acres To allow reduced building, parking, and perimeter yard setbacks for a multi-unit residential development Greater Hilltop Area Commission Accelerated Residential Assigned Planner: Alyssa Saltzman, [email protected]