The Rocky Fork-Blacklick Accord Implementation Panel was established as a means of implementing the Rocky Fork-Blacklick Accord. The Accord was adopted in 1997 as a multi-jurisdictional land use and development policy guide covering portions of Columbus, New Albany and Plain Township. Panel members serve without compensation and are appointed by the three participating jurisdictions. In the case of Columbus, appointments are made by the mayor with the approval of council. The Panel reviews development proposals (primarily zoning applications) for compliance with the Accord plan and provides a non-binding recommendation to the community with jurisdiction over the case.

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Meetings: 
Meetings are held as needed – generally on the 3rd Thursday of the month at the New Albany Village Hall, 99 West Main Street, New Albany at 7:00 pm. See schedule below for meeting and application deadline calendar. Meetings are subject to cancellation or rescheduling. You are encouraged to contact staff to verify meeting times and dates.

Applications:
Applications are due four weeks prior to meetings. 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, Planning Division at 645-8036 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the scheduled meeting time.