Franklin County residential height limits typically 35 ft or 2.5 stories. Columbus Port John Glenn International Airport (CMH) airspace restrictions apply within 5 miles requiring FAA Form 7460-1 for structures over 200 ft. Accessory structures limited to 15 ft.
Columbus Zoning §3332.38 caps residential structures at 35 feet or 2.5 stories whichever is less. Commercial and mixed-use zones allow taller per district. John Glenn Columbus International Airport Part 77 surfaces extend over much of eastern Franklin County imposing height restrictions near approach paths. Any structure over 200 ft AGL or taller than 1:100 slope from runway requires FAA notification. Accessory structures like sheds limited to 15 ft and may not exceed primary residence height. Wind turbines and amateur radio towers have separate height provisions.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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