Letter V.
Columbus City Codes § 703.23
in effect703.23 - Letter V.
"Vacant building" means:
(A) A dwelling or dwelling unit which is not being occupied as a home, residence, or sleeping place for one (1) or more persons under a lease, rental agreement or permission of the owner; or
(B) Any building or structure that is not being used for any purpose; or
(C) Dwelling or dwelling unit that has been ordered vacant or becomes vacant by virtue of being declared unfit for habitation by a property maintenance inspector.
"Ventilation" means the supply and removal of air to and from a space by natural or mechanical means.
"Vermin" includes but is not limited to insects, lice, spiders, mites, ticks, and rodents, which threaten human health and safety.
(Ord. 858-01 §§ 1 (part), 3 (part).)
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=TIT7HESASACO_CH703DE_703.23LEVFetched: 10/27/2026