Occupancy Limits: Columbus vs Westerville
How do occupancy limits rules compare between Columbus, OH and Westerville, OH?
Columbus and Westerville have similar restriction levels.
Columbus, OH
Franklin County
Columbus STR code CC 4117 limits occupancy to two persons per bedroom plus two additional, with maximum typically capped by parking and septic/sewer capacity. Dublin and Westerville follow similar two-per-bedroom standards. Franklin County has no countywide STR occupancy limit but defers to municipal codes and Ohio Building Code (OBC 310) for habitable space minimums.
View full Columbus rules →Westerville, OH
Franklin County
Westerville follows the Ohio Residential Code occupancy standards (two persons per bedroom plus two additional). Codified Ordinances 1301.01 adopts the International Property Maintenance Code which sets minimum square footage per occupant.
View full Westerville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Columbus | Westerville |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 2 per bedroom + 2 | - |
| Standard | Bedroom count basis | 2 per bedroom + 2 additional |
| Children | Under 2 exempt | - |
| Fire Code | OAC 1301:7-7 | - |
| Septic | May limit further | - |
| Code | - | IPMC via Codified Ordinances 1301.01 |
| Bedroom Min | - | 70 sq ft (1 person), 50 sq ft/person (2+) |
| Dwelling Min | - | 150 sq ft first + 100 sq ft each add'l |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Columbus FAQ
Who enforces this in Franklin County?
Franklin County code enforcement at (614) 525-3322 handles most complaints.
Who enforces this in Franklin County?
Franklin County code enforcement at (614) 525-3322 handles most complaints.
Westerville FAQ
Who enforces this in Westerville?
Westerville code enforcement at (614) 901-6400 handles complaints.
Who enforces this in Westerville?
Westerville code enforcement at (614) 901-6400 handles complaints.
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