Agricultural and sustainable development standards.
Columbus City Codes § 3333.258
in effect3333.258 - Agricultural and sustainable development standards.
A. An agricultural use, farm, field crops, garden, greenhouse, or nursery may be conducted in any apartment residential district contained in this chapter without restriction as to the operation of incidental vehicles and machinery or restriction as to the incidental sale and marketing, including produce stands, of products raised on the premises, provided that:
1. The agricultural use is located on-premises and on a minimum lot area of one (1) acre; and
2. A poultry and livestock building, structure and yard is located on-premises and is located a minimum distance of 100 feet from a lot or street line; and
3. Poultry and livestock for sale are kept in approved enclosures.
4. The agricultural standards comply with the appropriate regulations of the Columbus Health Department.
B. A stable may be erected in any residential district contained in this chapter provided that:
1. The stable is located on-premises and on a minimum lot area of five acres; and
2. The stable complies with the appropriate regulations of the Columbus Health Department.
C. On lot areas of less than one (1) acre, Produce Stands shall be allowed as an accessory use to the parcel's primary use or the on-site agricultural use in any residential district, subject to the following:
1. The Produce Stand may be in operation during the growing season. The growing season is considered to be the months of April through December.
2. Sales shall be limited to two (2) days per week.
3. Sales shall be limited to between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
4. Only one (1) Produce Stand is permitted per parcel.
5. For parcels that contain a dwelling unit, Produce Stands must be removed from the premises or stored inside a structure at the end of each day
6. For parcels that contain a dwelling unit, one (1) sign that is non-illuminated and with a maximum area of four (4) square feet, may be displayed during the growing season but must be removed from the premises or stored inside a structure at other times of the year. All signs shall comply with zoning code standards of Chapter 3376 On Premises Signs in Residential Districts.
7. For parcels that do not contain a dwelling unit, Produce Stands or Signs do not need to be stored or removed. Furthermore, two (2) signs that are non-illuminated and with a maximum area of four (4) square feet, may be displayed.
8. The area used for the Produce Stand shall comply with the vision clearance requirements of zoning code Chapter 3321.05 General Site Development Standards.
D. Solar energy collection may be conducted in any residential district contained in this chapter, subject to the following
1. Equipment directly related to the gathering of solar energy shall be exempt from screening requirements.
2. Electricity collected on-site may be distributed off-site for use or sale.
(Ord. No. 1029-2021, § 3, 5-24-2021; Ord. No. 1501-2022, § 17, 6-13-2022)
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_CH3333APDI_3333.258AGSUDESTFetched: 10/27/2026