Downtown special critical observation area.
Columbus City Codes § 4109.077
in effect4109.077 - Downtown special critical observation area.
In order to provide an enhanced level of protection to pedestrian traffic in downtown Columbus, the area hereafter described is designated the downtown special critical observation area:
Beginning at the intersection of Grant Avenue and Interstate 70;
Thence westerly along Interstate 70 to the railroad right-of-way lying immediately west of Levee Street;
Thence northerly along said railroad right-of-way to the east bank of the Scioto River;
Thence easterly and northerly along said bank to the first railroad right-of-way crossing the Scioto River north of Broad Street;
Thence northeasterly along said railroad right-of-way to Front Street;
Thence northerly along Front Street to Goodale Street;
Thence easterly along Goodale Street to Summit Street;
Thence southerly along Summit Street to Nationwide Boulevard;
Thence easterly along Nationwide Boulevard to and continuing easterly along Naghten Street to Grant Avenue;
Thence southerly along Grant Avenue to the place of beginning.
All critical observations for applicable buildings, three stories tall or taller required within this area shall be conducted by or under the direct supervision of an architect or registered professional engineer who specializes in structural engineering.
(Ord. 1296-85.)
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=TIT41BUCO_CH4109UNBUCO_4109.077DOSPCROBARFetched: 10/27/2026