Columbus does not have a dedicated dark sky ordinance. The Columbus zoning code includes general provisions for outdoor lighting in commercial and industrial developments to minimize glare and light trespass, but there is no comprehensive dark sky regulation for residential areas.
While Columbus does not have a specific dark sky ordinance, commercial and industrial site plan reviews include outdoor lighting standards that address fixture shielding and light pollution. New developments in planned districts may be subject to lighting design requirements during the site plan approval process. Ohio does not have a statewide dark sky law.
Excessive outdoor lighting that constitutes a nuisance may be addressed through general nuisance code provisions. Commercial lighting violations are handled during site plan review.
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Columbus Fire Code Title 25 incorporates the International Fire Code Chapter 61 governing propane and LP-gas storage. Residential cylinders are limited in si...
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Columbus has no city ordinance regulating year-round lawn ornaments, statuary, or religious displays at single-family properties. The Title 33 Graphics Code ...
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Columbus has no zoning, building, or graphics-code provision specifically regulating residential inflatable holiday displays. The Title 33 Graphics Code exem...
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Columbus has no city ordinance restricting when residents may install or must remove holiday lights at single-family homes. The Columbus Graphics Code (Title...
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Built-in outdoor kitchens in Columbus require permits from the Department of Building and Zoning Services when they involve gas-line extensions, electrical w...
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Columbus has no ordinance specifically targeting backyard smokers, pellet grills, or wood-fired ovens at single- or two-family homes. General nuisance provis...
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