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Lake Darby is an unincorporated community (population 4,731) in Franklin County, Ohio. Because Lake Darby is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Franklin County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The grading & drainage rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Franklin County grading permits required for earth moving over 100 cubic yards or any work changing drainage patterns. Franklin County Engineer issues grading permits for unincorporated areas. Columbus requires grading permit for any excavation over 50 cubic yards.
Grading and drainage regulated to protect neighbors from altered runoff. Columbus Code §4109 requires grading permit for cuts or fills over 50 cubic yards or any work within 10 ft of property line changing elevation over 2 ft. Franklin County Engineer permits needed for county road drainage connections and township grading over 100 cubic yards. Drainage cannot be concentrated onto adjacent property per Ohio common law. New development must detain 100-year storm flows per Franklin SWCD standards. Swales and French drains often required to direct water to street or storm system.
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