Projects / Powell, Ohio

Powell's first zoning overhaul in decades

A new zoning code that lets a growing Columbus suburb grow with confidence, within a vision for a strong walkable center and context-sensitive development.

Client
City of Powell
Adopted
2026
Role
Lead consultant
Scope
Zoning code diagnostic; zoning code rewrite

The work

ZoneCo started with a zoning code diagnostic, released as a public review draft in February 2025, and then rewrote the code as lead consultant.

Adoption

Powell City Council adopted the new zoning code in 2026, the city's first zoning overhaul in decades. Powell can now grow with confidence, within a vision for a strong walkable center and context-sensitive development.

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