Columbus STR code CC 4117 limits occupancy to two persons per bedroom plus two additional, with maximum typically capped by parking and septic/sewer capacity. Dublin and Westerville follow similar two-per-bedroom standards. Franklin County has no countywide STR occupancy limit but defers to municipal codes and Ohio Building Code (OBC 310) for habitable space minimums.
Occupancy is calculated on bedroom count as defined in the certificate of occupancy or building permit, not by number of beds placed in living areas. Children under 2 typically not counted. Fire code (OAC 1301:7-7) limits occupancy based on egress. Unincorporated STRs must comply with Franklin County Public Health sewage and water standards, which may further limit occupancy on septic systems.
Columbus overoccupancy: 250 dollars per violation, permit review. False occupancy listing: permit denial or revocation. Fire code violation: OAC 1301:7-7, up to 1,000 dollars.
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