code Enforcement

For any home construction project, including decks, pools, garages, and three-season rooms, it's best to call the Building Department at 614-491-1080 or email Tammy Cramblit before starting. Consider issues like setbacks, easements, lot coverage, utility locations, and deed restrictions. If a contractor handles the permit process, ensure you keep copies of all permits before work begins. Remember, the homeowner is ultimately responsible for the completed work.

Parking on grass is prohibited.

The maximum allowable height for grass and/or weeds in Obetz is six (6) inches.

Do not allow trash or debris to accumulate on your property.

Trash containers should not be left at the curb longer than 24 hours after pickup.

In residential areas, construction materials stored on any lot must be limited to what is needed for approved construction, renovation, or enlargement projects. Plans must be reviewed in advance by the Zoning Inspector and approved by the Building Department.

Unlicensed or inoperable vehicles and equipment, including inoperable, disabled, obsolete, parts-vehicles, and/or incomplete contractor equipment, construction equipment, or farming equipment, must be stored in an enclosed structure. No vehicle should be in a state of disassembly, disrepair, or being stripped unless in an enclosed structure.

A motor vehicle is deemed inoperable if:

• One or more wheels are missing
• One or more tires are missing
• Two or more tires are flat
• One or more windows are missing or broken
• The windshield is shattered or missing
• Parts necessary for the operation of the vehicle are missing
• A license with a distinctive number and valid for the current year is not displayed
• The vehicle is incapable of being propelled under its own power

Recreational vehicles must be parked behind the front building line (setback) and on a paved or hard surface. Additionally, the codes limit the storage to one boat and/or utility trailer.

An approved permit for each address must be obtained from the City Administrator or their designee at least 3 days before the sale is to take place. This permit is free of charge and expires within 30 days. Once a permit is received, the sale is permitted at the location listed on the permit for up to 3 consecutive days. No more than 2 sales at the same location are allowed in any calendar year, and only 1 sale per month is permitted. Sales are allowed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. and are limited to residences.

Set up and tear down for the sale are included in the 3 days. Items for sale may not be displayed before the permitted sale time. Set up in a building, such as a garage, is allowed and is not included as part of the 3 days, provided the set up is not open to the public, no sales are made before the dates specified in the permit, and the set up is not visible from outside the closed area.

No person shall locate, construct, install, make, change, maintain, or use a private swimming pool unless the pool or the premises upon which it is located is enclosed by a fence or other boundary not less than sixty inches (60”) in height, measured from the ground level. The fence must be constructed and of such strength that children are unable to pass through. Any entrance or exit gate in such a fence shall be equipped with a spring-latching type lock or catch that automatically closes by spring action to the locked or latched position, or shall be equipped with a lock requiring a key or the working of a combination to open, and must be kept securely locked at all times.

No swimming pool shall be located in any front yard on any lot or between any street and any required building line. A swimming pool may be located in part of the rear yard behind a residence as an additional authorized accessory use. No swimming pool shall be located closer than ten feet to any property line.

Swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, and in good repair. All swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs that do not contain water must be covered at all times. All swimming pools must be covered between the months of November and April, except for routine maintenance. All hot tubs and spas must be covered when not in use.