Showing ordinances that apply to Darbydale, OH
Darbydale is an unincorporated community (population 768) in Franklin County, Ohio. Because Darbydale is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Franklin County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The shed rules rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Sheds in Franklin County under 200 sq ft are exempt from building permits under the Ohio Residential Code, but still must meet zoning setbacks. Columbus requires a zoning clearance for any shed; most suburbs require building permits above 200 sq ft. Typical setback is 3 ft side and rear.
Ohio Residential Code R105.2 exempts one-story detached accessory structures used as tool or storage sheds under 200 sq ft from building permits statewide, and this exemption is carried into Franklin County municipal codes. Permits remain required for larger sheds and for any structure with utilities (electrical, plumbing). Setback rules still apply regardless of size: Columbus Zoning 3332.25 requires 3 ft side and rear setbacks for accessory structures in residential districts, with at least 10 ft between shed and main house. Suburban setbacks commonly run 3 to 5 ft. Maximum height is typically 15 ft or one story. HOA covenants frequently impose color, material, and placement rules beyond city requirements.
Unpermitted sheds exceeding 200 sq ft can be ordered demolished. Setback violations result in stop-work orders and required relocation. Columbus zoning violations carry fines up to 500 dollars per day under Code 3391.
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