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Grove City vs Westerville

How do pest control rules compare between Grove City, OH and Westerville, OH?

Grove City and Westerville have similar restriction levels.

Grove City, OH

Franklin County

Some Restrictions

Grove City Property Maintenance Code (Chapter 1359) requires owners to keep structures free of rodents and insects. Infestations must be abated by the owner, not the tenant, in multi-family rentals. Ohio EPA regulates pesticide applicators under ORC 921.

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Westerville, OH

Franklin County

Some Restrictions

Westerville property owners must keep premises free from rodent and insect infestation under the citys Property Maintenance Code (adopted IPMC 2018). Landlords bear primary responsibility for extermination in multi-unit buildings. Bed bugs, roaches, and rodents must be treated within 30 days of notice.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactGrove CityWesterville
CodeGC Ch 1359 / IPMC 309IPMC 309 via Westerville CO 1460
Abatement Window10 days after notice-
Restaurant Pest LogQuarterly-
Applicator LicenseODA per ORC 921.06-
Fine$150-$500-
Landlord Duty-Multi-unit extermination
Response Time-30 days after notice
Licensing-ODA pesticide applicator required

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

Grove City FAQ

Who enforces this in Grove City?

Grove City code enforcement at (614) 277-3100 handles complaints.

Who enforces this in Grove City?

Grove City code enforcement at (614) 277-3100 handles complaints.

Westerville FAQ

Who pays for extermination in a rental?

In buildings with two or more units, the landlord must pay. In single-family rentals, the tenant pays unless the infestation existed at move-in.

Who enforces this in Westerville?

Westerville code enforcement at (614) 901-6400 handles complaints.

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