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Columbus City Codes § 3384.05
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3384.05 - Exemptions. The provisions of this chapter shall not be deemed applicable to the following uses in the AEO-airport environs overlay district when permitted in the underlying district: (a) Existing Use. A use existing on the effective date of this chapter shall not be required to change in order to comply with these regulations. The nonconforming use requirements of this Zoning Code shall apply to the future applicability of the standards and requirements contained herein. (b) Temporary Structure. Temporary building or structure that is not used for residential purposes and which meets applicable requirements as contained within this Zoning Code, so long as it is constructed incidental to a permitted use, as per the requirements of this code. (c) Agricultural Structure. Bona fide agricultural building, structure, improvement, or associated non-residential development. (d) Accessory Use or Structure. Accessory use or structure incidental to a permitted principal structure or use and within the intent, purpose or objectives of these regulations. (Ord. 1136-94.)
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_CH3384AIENOV_3384.05EXFetched: 10/27/2026

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