Definitions.
Columbus City Codes § 4515.03
in effect4515.03 - Definitions.
For purposes of this chapter:
"Building systems" mean electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and fire suppression, and elevators.
"Local Operator" means an individual: (1) who has charge, care, or control of a building, or part thereof, in which dwellings or dwelling units are let, and (2) whose primary residence is located within 100 miles of the City of Columbus. A property manager with a valid Ohio Real Estate License, who otherwise meets this definition, may be considered a Local Operator, regardless of primary residence location.
"Owner" means the owner of record as shown on the current tax list of the county auditor. "Owner" also means any purchaser under a land contract; or any person who has a freehold or lesser estate in the premises; or any person who has charge, care or control of the premises as agent, executor, administrator, assignee, receiver, trustee, guardian, or mortgagor.
"Residential Rental Complex" means a building or group of buildings located on a single or multiple adjacent parcels containing dwellings or dwelling units that are leased, or otherwise rented, to tenants, by a common owner for residential purposes.
"Residential Rental Property" means a single building or a Residential Rental Complex, or portions thereof containing one or more dwelling(s) or dwelling units that are leased, or otherwise rented, to tenants. Included in this definition are any common areas, exterior portions of the property, and areas with common building systems.
(Ord. No. 0923-2026, § 1, 4-20-2026)
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=TIT45HOCO_CH4515REREREPR_4515.03DEFetched: 10/27/2026