Brush Clearance: Dublin vs Westerville
How do brush clearance rules compare between Dublin, OH and Westerville, OH?
Dublin and Westerville have similar restriction levels.
Dublin, OH
Franklin County
Dublin requires property owners to maintain lots free of combustible vegetation and debris under Dublin Code Chapter 660 (Health and Sanitation). Brush, dead trees, and fire-prone accumulations must be cleared upon notice.
View full Dublin rules →Westerville, OH
Franklin County
Westerville requires property owners to maintain vegetation and remove dead brush under Codified Ordinance 521.08. No defensible-space wildfire rules apply as Westerville is not in a wildland-urban interface zone.
View full Westerville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Dublin | Westerville |
|---|---|---|
| Duty | Keep lot clear | - |
| Notice | 7-10 days to abate | 10 days to cure |
| Enforcement | City abatement plus lien | Code Enforcement |
| Agricultural Burn | OAC 3745-19 | - |
| Authority | - | Codified Ord 521.08 |
| Wildfire Zone | - | Not applicable |
| Dead Trees | - | Must remove |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Dublin FAQ
Who enforces this in Dublin?
Dublin code enforcement at (614) 410-4400 handles complaints.
Who enforces this in Dublin?
Dublin code enforcement at (614) 410-4400 handles complaints.
Westerville FAQ
Do I have to clear brush for wildfire protection in Westerville?
No. Westerville is not in a wildfire zone. You must still remove dead or hazardous vegetation as a nuisance under Chapter 521.
Who enforces this in Westerville?
Westerville code enforcement at (614) 901-6400 handles complaints.
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