Exemptions in the floodway fringe.
Columbus City Codes § 1150.33
in effect1150.33 - Exemptions in the floodway fringe.
An exemption may be issued by the Director for the reconstruction, rehabilitation or restoration to improve an existing building or structure in the floodway fringe if:
A. The project cost is less than fifty (50) percent of the market value of the structures as documented by submission of a licensed contractor's or occupying home owner's written estimate for the project's cost and either a certified appraisal by a licensed appraiser of the market value of the structure or the appropriate county auditor's office market figure.
B. The project is being undertaken to correct existing violations of state or local health, sanitary, safety, and building codes as identified by Columbus Water & Power, prior to the development permit application and which are the minimum necessary to assure safe living conditions. This requires submission of:
1. The documentation required in part A. of this section; and
2. A copy of the applicable code order.
C. The project involves reconstruction, rehabilitation, or restoration of a designated historic structure. This requires the submission of:
1. The documentation required in part A. of this section; and
2. A statement from the city of Columbus Historic Preservation Office that the structure is listed on the Columbus Register of Historic Properties or a statement from the Ohio Historic Preservation Office that the structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, State Registry of Archaeological Landmarks, State Registry of Architectural Landmarks, or State Inventory of Historic Places.
Written notice shall be given to an applicant to whom an exemption is granted stating that the project shall be permitted but the cost of flood insurance shall be commensurate with the increased risk resulting from the reduced floor elevation.
(Ord. No. 1177-2010, § 1, 9-27-2010; Ord. No. 1882-2026, § 1, 6-29-2026)
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_CH1150FLMA_1150.33EXFLFRFetched: 10/27/2026