Temporary use permit required.
Columbus City Codes § 3390.04
in effect3390.04 - Temporary use permit required.
No person shall use any building structure or premises or erect any building or structure for particular uses specified in this section except in compliance with a temporary use permit issued by the director as provided in this chapter.
(A) A real estate office is permitted in any residential subdivision or development actively under construction, as determined by the director, for the purpose of selling lots in such subdivision, or for leasing units. A model home may be used as a temporary sales or leasing office. A temporary use permit for such use may be issued for one year. At the end of a year, a new permit may be issued if the director determines that such subdivision or development is still actively under construction. A temporary use permit may be issued for a mobile home or portable building to be used as a temporary sales or leasing office to allow earlier sales or leases for new developments pending completion of a furnished model home. Off-street parking requirements for the subject lot shall not be enforced during the term of either permit.
(B) A mobile home for emergency housing for the victim of a fire or catastrophic loss is permitted on the lot where such loss occurred. A portable storage unit may be used in conjunction with such temporary housing. A temporary use permit for such use may be issued for 90 days, renewable for an additional maximum term of 90 days and may be subject to additional restrictions.
(C) A temporary use of a building for seasonal celebrations such as a "haunted house" is permitted in any residential, commercial or industrial district, or a mixed-use district of the 2024 Zoning Code, for a period not to exceed 30 days one time each year.
(D) A temporary structure or portable building is permitted on a Christmas tree sales lot in a commercial or manufacturing district. A temporary use permit may be issued for a period not to exceed 60 days and shall provide that such structure or building shall be removed by the first day of January.
(Ord. 392-94; Ord. 1272-01 § 1 (part): Ord. 1436-06 § 4; Ord. No. 0455-2010, § 99, 4-5-2010; Ord. No. 2111-2024, § 1(Att.), 7-29-2024)
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=TIT33ZOCO_CH3390TEUS_3390.04TEUSPEREFetched: 10/27/2026