Showing ordinances that apply to Lake Darby, OH
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 pool permits rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Franklin County residential swimming pool permits are issued by the local building department (Columbus Building and Zoning, Franklin County Economic Development for unincorporated areas, or respective city). All pools over 24 inches deep require a building permit under Ohio Residential Code (RCO) Appendix G and OAC 4101:8. Permit fees typically 150 to 350 dollars depending on pool type.
Plans must show pool location, setbacks (typically 10 feet from property line in Franklin County), barrier specifications, electrical plans for pumps and lighting, and grading. Inspections include pre-pour, bonding, final barrier, and electrical. Franklin County Public Health inspects public pools but not residential. Ohio EPA does not regulate residential pools. Work without permit may require pool removal or retroactive permitting at 2x fee.
Pool without permit: stop-work order, 2x permit fee penalty plus 150 to 500 dollars daily fine, possible court action. Columbus and Franklin County may order pool drained and secured until permit obtained.
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