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.
Residential driveways in Columbus must be paved with concrete, asphalt, or approved permeable material. Gravel driveways prohibited in most zoning districts. Minimum width 9 feet, maximum width 24 feet for single-family homes. Driveway apron within right-of-way requires Franklin County Engineer permit (unincorporated) or Columbus Public Service permit (city). New curb cuts require engineering review. Shared driveways need recorded easement. Parking on unpaved front yards prohibited under Columbus Code §3312.21.
No permit for curb cut: 250-500 dollars plus restoration cost. Parking on lawn: 75 dollar Columbus code violation. Gravel driveway in zoned area: zoning notice with 30 days to pave.
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