To all township residents and property owners, this guidance is being offered to assist in the prevention of Zoning Violations in your neighborhoods. The Franklin County Economic Development and Planning Department is responsible for enforcement of zoning regulations in the townships. A list of common violations is provided below, and the full Franklin County Zoning Resolution is available on our website, https://development.franklincountyohio.gov/.
Vehicle Parking: vehicles may not be parked on the grass, dirt, or other unimproved surface of your yard or property. Vehicles, also including motorcycles, must be kept on a sealed surface such as a driveway, pad, or permitted street parking.
Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMV): a CMV is any vehicle used or designed to be used for business or commercial purposes and/or the transportation of cargo, freight, or goods. CMVs are not permitted in residential districts unless in association with an approved home occupation.
Inoperable or Junk Vehicles: An inoperable vehicle has characteristics that prohibit it from being legally operated on a roadway. This can include missing tires, missing headlights, or missing/expired registration plates. Any such vehicle cannot be stored in plain view, must be screened by a permitted fence or garage, and is limited to one per dwelling unit.
Recreational Vehicles including campers, boats, and trailers: Any such vehicle cannot be stored between the road or street and the principle structure (your house), unless it is enclosed within a permitted accessory structure. Also, any vehicle of this type may not be parked closer than (3) feet from a property line.
Fences (Privacy or other): A Certificate of Zoning Compliance is a permit that allows for the installation of a fence on your property. This must be obtained from the EDP Department before construction starts. Once installed, all fences must be maintained in good order and condition.
Trash and other waste items: Articles of trash, waste, or refuse cannot be stored in plain view on your property, such as the yard or driveway. This includes discarded household goods, commercial products, or other unusable materials. Please be aware of your local waste disposal schedule.
The Economic Development and Planning Department website can be viewed at: https://development.franklincountyohio.gov.
To speak with Franklin County Zoning, please call (614) 525-3094.
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