Brought to you by District 5 Area Commissioner Brittany Boulton

Hi Neighbors,

I hope everyone is faring as well as can be in the snow! We had fun building a snowman this morning and watching it immediately get rained on and melt.

Tomorrow, Ohioans 70 years and older, as well as some K-12 school employees, will begin to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the rollout in Columbus if you have not already, and reach out if you have any questions. As I am sure you have seen in the news, two shots are necessary for the current vaccines being distributed to protect us, and masking and distancing measures are still strongly recommended by public health leaders.

A few more local updates below before we (finally - was January never-ending for everyone else?) begin a new month tomorrow. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Brittany

CAC Meeting Thurs 2/4 at 7 PM

The agenda for the upcoming monthly CAC meeting will be published on the CAC website this week. I anticipate it will include a variance request from a small business moving into a building on Indianola north of Cooke Road, a discussion of the CAC 2021 election process and timeline, and more. You are welcome to stream live or watch a recording on YouTube, or join via Zoom at the credentials below:

Public questions and comments may be answered via email: commissioners@clintonvilleareacommission.org

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City of Columbus: Zoning Code Update Survey

The City of Columbus has initiated a Zoning Code update process and we need your input.  As Columbus looks to the future, it is important that the Zoning Code be positioned to help manage growth and reinforce community priorities. Zoning regulates development through standards that address such things as property use, building size and placement, and setback on any given parcel. The first phase of this Code update effort is an assessment of the current Code and process. Phase I is underway and will conclude in summer 2021.  As a member of the community, your input is valuable now in setting the stage for the upcoming changes in Phase II. 

Please take a few minutes to share your observations about the zoning code by completing this survey, which will be available through February 28, 2021.

Small Business & Neighborhood Improvement Loans

To support small businesses and facilitate investment in low-to-moderate-income neighborhoods, the Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority (CFFA) created the Small Business & Neighborhood Improvement Loan. The program provides low interest, fixed-asset-based financing to qualified applicants. Approved loans will range from $25,000-$500,000. Loans may be used for purchasing land, building and/or building renovation; and, purchase of machinery and equipment.

Borrower eligibility criteria

1. Geographic location - Franklin County, Ohio

2. Type of entity - professional, manufacturing, service, healthcare, logistics and distribution

3. For profit and not-for-profit

4. Existing entity, positive net income, positive trends

5. Fewer than 100 employees

Learn more at CFFA’s website.