Obstructions in a required rear yard.
Columbus City Codes § 3332.283
in effect3332.283 - Obstructions in a required rear yard.
The minimum area required in a rear yard must be open from the established grade, or from the finished grade if higher than the established grade, to the sky unobstructed except for:
A. Work that is exempt from approval under the Residential Code of Ohio Section 102.10 except for sheds per Section 3321.15, C.C.;
B. The ordinary projections of windowsills, belt courses, cornices or other ornamental features;
C. An open fire escape, which may project up to four feet into a required rear yard;
D. A private detached garage, in compliance with Section 3332.38, Private garages;
E. Live vegetation and landscaping;
F. Building service equipment;
G. Roof overhangs, which may project into a required rear yard provided they project no closer than two feet to any point on an interior lot line;
H. Swimming and wading pools.
(Ord. No. 2526-2025, § 1, 11-24-2025)
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=TIT33ZOCO_CH3332REDI_3332.283OBREREYAFetched: 10/27/2026