ZIP code 45805 is governed by the city of Lima, OH, home to about 84% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Lima's own code and apply to residential and commercial properties within its limits, from noise restrictions and parking to building permits and animal regulations.
ZIP codes do not follow city lines. 45805 also covers:
- unincorporated Allen County~16% of residents · not covered yet
Shares are estimates from 2020 Census geography. If your address is in one of these, its rules apply instead.
Each topic below links to the full ordinance breakdown with specific code sections, fine amounts, and answers to common questions. The data is sourced from the official municipal code and verified by our editorial team.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 45805 based on Lima ordinances.
Fence Regulations
4 rulesNoise Ordinances
4 rulesParking Rules
4 rulesShort-Term Rentals
3 rulesFire Regulations
3 rulesBuilding Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesAnimal Ordinances
6 rules- Dog Leash LawsSome
- Cat RulesSome
- Chickens & LivestockSome
- Breed RestrictionsSome
- Exotic PetsSome
Outdoor Cooking
1 ruleLandscaping Rules
5 rules- Tree TrimmingSome
- Tree Removal & Heritage TreesSome
- Native PlantsSome
- Weed OrdinancesSome
- CompostingSome
Home Business
2 rulesProperty Maintenance
2 rulesTrash & Recycling
4 rulesCurfew Laws
1 rule- Park CurfewSome