Overgrown grass, weeds and noxious vegetation

Structural soundness and appearance of building exteriors

Exposed junk, trash and rubbish

Junk vehicles

Conditions that are hazardous and/or cause a “blighting effect”

Observations or complaints reported by the public

Reports from other public agencies

By placing a call to Franklin County Zoning at (614) 525-3094

Yes

Only when poor exterior property maintenance adversely affects the interiors of houses or buildings (e.g. defective drainage causing foundation problems). Exclusively interior issues would be addressed by other agencies, such as the Franklin County Economic Development & Planning Department and Franklin County Public Health (FCPH).

Where a dead or dying tree clearly based on one property poses a safety hazard to an adjacent property, code enforcement may approach the tree’s owner to abate the hazard. When hazardous trees are based indeterminably near an unmarked property line, code enforcement tries to bring neighbors together to pursue a shared solution. More information on tree law in the State of Ohio here, courtesy of The Columbus Dispatch.

No. Building Permits for properties in the township are issued by the Franklin County Economic Development & Planning Department. Zoning in the township is governed by the Franklin County Zoning Resolution.

Keep grass mowed, good vegetation trimmed and building exteriors in good repair and finish.

Avoid exposed accumulations of waste and rubbish and have trash receptacles at the curb only on collection day.

Junk vehicles = blight and possible violation. Best not to have any.

Prevent unhealthy and unsafe conditions from developing on your property.

Be sensitive to the effect your property’s appearance has on its value and on that of others.