Right of Entry.
Columbus City Codes § 1119.08
in effect1119.08 - Right of Entry.
(A) Upon presentation of proper credentials and at reasonable times, the Director, or the Director's duly authorized representatives, shall have the right to enter the property of any person in the areas identified pursuant to the guidelines developed under section 1119.04 to perform inspections or other work as authorized by this chapter. The purpose of the entry is limited to the performance of the inspection and work related to the replacement of Lead Service Lines.
(B) The Director, or the Director's duly authorized representatives, shall provide the owner or the person in possession written notice at least five days in advance nor more than thirty days prior to the date of such entry, by both leaving a notice at the property and mailing the notice to the utility billing address. The property owner or person in possession shall allow such access to the Director and such entry shall not constitute a trespass.
(C) No person shall prohibit the Director, or the Director's duly authorized representatives, from entering the property, provided notice is given as required herein.
(D) The City shall or cause to be made restitution or reimbursement for any actual damage resulting to such property and to improvements or personal property located in, on, along, over or under such property, as a result of such activities. If the parties are unable to agree upon restitution or other settlement, damages are recoverable by civil action to which the City hereby consents.
(Ord. No. 1627-2024, § 3(Att.), 7-15-2024)
Source: City of Columbus, City Codes and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/oh/columbus/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT11WASEELCO_CH1119LESELIRE_1119.08RIENFetched: 10/27/2026