7 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Franklin County, Ohio.
Verified from official government sources
Franklin County unincorporated areas generally permit RV and boat storage on private property subject to township zoning. Columbus Code §3361.15 prohibits RV parking on residential streets over 24 hours and requires driveway or side-yard storage behind front setback line.
Franklin County driveways require permits from Franklin County Engineer for county road access or from municipal engineering for city streets. Columbus Code §3312 requires minimum 9 ft wide driveways with concrete or asphalt surface in residential zones.
Franklin County prohibits commercial vehicles over 10,000 lbs GVWR from parking in residential zones overnight per Columbus Code §2151.09. ORC §4511.681 regulates commercial parking on state highways. Semi-trucks must use designated truck parking or commercial property.
Franklin County unincorporated areas follow Ohio Revised Code §4511.66 for street parking. Columbus City Code §2151 governs parking in the city and limits continuous parking to 24 hours on residential streets. Permit parking zones exist near OSU campus and downtown.
Franklin County overnight parking rules vary by jurisdiction. Columbus allows on-street overnight parking except during snow emergencies and permit zones. Suburbs like Upper Arlington and Bexley prohibit overnight street parking 2 AM to 6 AM without permit.
Franklin County encourages EV charging station installation. Columbus operates over 100 public charging stations through Smart Columbus initiative. Residential Level 2 chargers require electrical permit but no zoning approval. Commercial stations follow OBC Appendix O.
Franklin County follows ORC §4513.60 and §4513.61 for abandoned vehicles. Vehicles left on public property over 48 hours or private property without consent over 72 hours may be towed. Columbus Code §2335 allows impoundment after 72 hours on streets.
ORC 4513.60
Section 4513.60 | Vehicle left on private residential or private agricultural property without the permission of person having right to possession of property. (A)(1) The sheriff of a county or chief of a law enforcement agency of a municipal corporation, township, port authority, conservancy district, or township or joint police district, within the sheriff's or chief's respective territorial ...
4 cities in Franklin County have their own parking rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
6 verified rules • Commercial Vehicle Restrictions, Dibs & Space Saving
7 verified rules • Abandoned Vehicles, Commercial Vehicle Restrictions
7 verified rules • Abandoned Vehicles, Commercial Vehicle Restrictions
7 verified rules • Abandoned Vehicles, Commercial Vehicle Restrictions
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