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Columbus neighborhood · North sideZone In Phase 1 · in effect
University District
The dense, student-shaped neighborhoods wrapped around Ohio State and the 'Shoe.
- Landmark
- Ohio Stadium — the 'Shoe — rises over the Olentangy.
- City Council
- District 1District 2
- Represented by
- University Area CommissionCity-recognized area commissionMeets 6:30 pm, 3rd Wednesday of each month · Northwood & High Building. Meeting schedule & map
- Zone In status
- Phase 1 corridors here are rezoned and enacted in Title 33 — the new districts already apply.
What's in the public record
Recent building permits
1,909 permits on record in this commission since 2024.
Mechanical (1–3 family)345Roof, siding, windows & doors (1–3 family)245Plumbing (1–3 family)170Electrical (1–3 family)151Mechanical (commercial)115Sign104
- Plumbing (1–3 family) · 1360 SUMMIT ST2026
- New structure (1–3 family) · 1360 SUMMIT ST2026
- Demolition (1–3 family) · 31-33 W NORWICH AVE2026
- Demolition (1–3 family) · 33 W NORWICH AVE2026
- Mechanical (multi-family) · 1497 N HIGH ST UNIT 2012026
Example University District parcels
Three real addresses inside the neighborhood — open one to see its full civic record.