Special Events & Permits in Franklin County, OH (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Franklin County, Ohio.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Franklin County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Sidewalk Dining & Cafés
Bars and restaurants inside Franklin County's Smart Growth Overlay must keep outdoor dining space at least 15 feet from a primary street and at least 10 feet from any other public way or residential lot line.
Franklin County Outdoor Dining Setback Rules
Some RestrictionsFranklin County Zoning Resolution § 670.085(c)
Outdoor dining - The setback for activity occurring outside a structure in conjunction with a bar or restaurant shall be a minimum of 15 feet along a primary street; and a minimum of ten (10) feet along any other public way or along a lot line that borders (disregarding alleys) a residentially-zoned or used property. d) Other outside-occurring activities - When activity, other than outdoor din...
Special Events & Permits by City in Franklin County
1 cities in Franklin County have their own special events & permits rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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