Vacant lots in Franklin County must be maintained under the adopted 2017 IPMC standards: grass under 12 inches, no accumulated debris, no standing water. Owner responsible for maintenance regardless of residence. Columbus charges a 300 dollar vacant property registration fee under Code 4557.
The Franklin County Land Bank has cleared and greened hundreds of vacant lots through side-lot transfer programs that allow adjacent homeowners to acquire vacant lots for 500 dollars. County nuisance abatement at vacant lots can result in the county mowing and billing the owner (approximately 200-500 dollars per cutting) with liens attached to the property tax bill. Fencing may be required around open foundations or demolition sites. Illegal dumping on vacant lots is a frequent problem; SWACOs Environmental Crimes Task Force investigates with hidden cameras.
Nuisance abatement costs billed to owner plus 15 percent administrative fee. Registration noncompliance: 500 dollar fine in Columbus.
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