Franklin County setbacks vary by township and municipality. Columbus R-2 zoning requires 25 ft front, 5 ft side, 20 ft rear setbacks. Unincorporated townships typically require 40 ft front, 10 ft side, 30 ft rear in rural residential districts.
Columbus Zoning Code §3332 establishes setback requirements by district. Single-Family R-2: 25 ft front, 5 ft side, 20 ft rear. Two-Family R-2F: same front/rear but 6 ft side. Unincorporated Franklin County townships follow Franklin County Rural Zoning Resolution administered by Economic Development and Planning Department: typical 40 ft front in agricultural/rural residential, 10-15 ft sides, 30-50 ft rear. Corner lots require street setback on both frontages. Accessory buildings have separate reduced setbacks generally 3-5 ft from side and rear lot lines.
Structure in setback: zoning violation notice, stop work order if under construction, 500 dollar fine, possible court-ordered removal. Variance application 300-500 dollars through Board of Zoning Adjustment.
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