Resources

City of Columbus Home Page
The starting point for online resources provided by the City of Columbus.

City Codes (including zoning)
The City of Columbus' entire library of adopted codes, to include a searchable, online version of the Zoning Code.

Department of Development
The main page for the Columbus Department of Development which oversees the Building Service and Zoning Services Divisions.

Planning Division Electronic Library
The Planning Division's library of planning documents covering for many areas located within Columbus to include the city's Thouroughfare Plan, master plans for overlay zoning districts and historic district guidlines.  

Building Services Division (Building Department)
Main page for the Department of Development's Building Services Division. This is the place to look for information regarding building permits.

Download Forms
Downloadable versions of the forms needed to apply for a building permit or zoning approval.

Online Zoning Map
Online and searchable zoning map for the City of Columbus. The City has adopted this online version as the official zoning map for the City.

Building Permit Status and Research
Check on the status of a building permit as the process is underway. You can also utilize this page to look up information about past permits and inspections.

Department of Public Utilities
Contact information for the Department of Public Utilities including the Division of Water, Sewerage and Drainage as well as the Division of Electricity. 

Water and Sewer Tap Fees
Water and sewer tap fees for the City of Columbus.

Transportation Division
The Department of Public Service including the Division of Transportation.