Franklin County, OH Building Setbacks & Zoning: Structure Height Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Max height
- 38 feet
- Measured to
- Peak of the roof
- Measured from
- Average grade, lowest side
- District
- Rural District (unincorporated)
Summary
In Franklin County's unincorporated Rural District, structures are capped at 38 feet, measured from the average grade on the structure's lowest side to the roof peak.
302.047 - Maximum Height – Thirty-eight (38) feet, measured from the average grade on the lowest side of the structure to the peak of the roof.
Full Breakdown
Section 302.047 sets a flat maximum building height of 38 feet in the Rural District, the primary zoning classification for unincorporated Franklin County land, measured from average grade on the lowest side of the structure to the peak of the roof. Other county-zoned districts carry their own height limits under their own sections.
Violations & Fines
A structure built above 38 feet in the Rural District without Board of Zoning Appeals relief violates Section 302.047 and risks a stop-work order.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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