Breed Restrictions: Columbus vs Westerville
How do breed restrictions rules compare between Columbus, OH and Westerville, OH?
Westerville has fewer restrictions than Columbus.
Columbus, OH
Franklin County
Ohio removed statewide breed-specific language in 2012 (HB 14). However, home-rule cities may still enact local breed restrictions. Check Columbus code.
View full Columbus rules →Westerville, OH
Franklin County
Westerville does not enforce breed-specific legislation. Ohio repealed statewide breed-specific pit bull designation in 2012 via HB 14, and Westerville follows the behavior-based dangerous dog standard under ORC 955.11. Any breed can be declared dangerous or vicious based on individual conduct.
View full Westerville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Columbus | Westerville |
|---|---|---|
| State Law | Behavior-based (ORC §955.11) | - |
| 2012 Amendment | Removed breed targeting | - |
| Local BSL | Possible (home rule) | - |
| Check | Columbus municipal code | - |
| Breed Ban | - | None |
| Standard | - | Behavior-based (ORC 955.11) |
| Dangerous Dog Insurance | - | $100,000 minimum |
| Repealed Year | - | 2012 (Ohio HB 14) |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Columbus FAQ
Are any dog breeds banned in Columbus?
Ohio removed statewide breed-specific language in 2012 (HB 14). However, home-rule cities may still enact local breed restrictions. Check Columbus code.
Are there pit bull restrictions in Columbus?
State Law: Behavior-based (ORC §955.11). 2012 Amendment: Removed breed targeting. Local BSL: Possible (home rule). Check: Columbus municipal code.
Westerville FAQ
Are any dog breeds banned in Westerville?
Ohio removed statewide breed-specific language in 2012 (HB 14). However, home-rule cities may still enact local breed restrictions. Check Westerville code.
Are there pit bull restrictions in Westerville?
State Law: Behavior-based (ORC §955.11). 2012 Amendment: Removed breed targeting. Local BSL: Possible (home rule). Check: Westerville municipal code.
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