Our duties are:

• Hear and decide all requests, except as provided for in C.C. 3359, for appeals or variances from the application of this Graphics Code;
• Hear and decide all requests, except as provided for in C.C. 3359, for special permits where required by this Graphics Code;
• Hear and decide all requests, except as provided for in C.C. 3359, for approval of a graphics plan and any other action required by this Graphics Code to be heard by the graphics commission;
• Review, except as provided for in C.C. 3359, special graphics control area design criteria and standards proposed for adoption and to make a recommendation to city council;
• Serve as a board of appeals from rulings or procedures of the board of examiners of general and limited sign erectors;
• Review the existing Graphics Code and propose new legislation to be prepared by the department;
• Review all pending legislation pertaining to graphics and make recommendations to city council; and
• Recommend changes to the City Codes pertaining to graphics.

Meetings and Calendar:

• Regular meetings are held as needed - generally on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at Public Hearing Room, 757 Carolyn Avenue at 4:15 pm. Meetings are subject to cancellation or rescheduling. You are encouraged to contact the Building Office for meeting confirmation.CLICK HERE for Meeting Schedule and instructions
• Meeting Agenda and Results are below
• Agendas are finalized approximately two weeks prior to the meeting.  Please check back if the meeting you are interested in is not yet posted.  If you have questions, you may contact us at 645-4522.

Applications: Applicants should contact the staff representative for information regarding application deadlines and submittal requirements.

Sign Language Interpreter: An interpreter will be made available for anyone in need of this service. To schedule an interpreter, please contact the City of Columbus, ADA Coordinator at 645-6504 at least six (6) hours prior to the scheduled meeting time.