Canal Winchester limits residential building height to 35 feet or 2.5 stories in most single-family districts. Accessory structures are limited to 15 feet. Commercial and multi-family heights vary by district, typically 35 to 45 feet.
Canal Winchester Zoning Code sets maximum building heights by district. Single-family residential (R-2, R-3) caps principal dwellings at 35 feet or 2.5 stories, whichever is less. Accessory structures (detached garages, sheds) are limited to 15 feet or the height of the principal dwelling, whichever is less. Multi-family R-4 districts typically allow 35 to 40 feet. Commercial and industrial zones may allow 45 feet or more depending on district. Height is measured from average finished grade to the midpoint of a pitched roof or the top of a flat roof. Chimneys, antennas, and mechanical equipment are permitted to exceed limits by specified amounts. Taller structures require a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals showing practical difficulty.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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