DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE

Columbus City Codes tit. 2, ch. 219

in effect

Columbus City Codes § 219.01 Department of public service established.

219.01 - Department of public service established. There is established a department of public service consisting of a director of public service, deputy directors of public service, assistant directors of public service, the division of traffic management, the division of infrastructure management, the division of design and construction, the division of mobility and parking services, and the division of refuse collection. The department of public service shall perform all lawful functions as may be directed by the mayor or ordinance of council. (Ord. 387-86; Ord. 1909-01 § 1 (part); Ord. 1102-05 § 1 (part); Ord. 0105-2007 § 1 (part); Ord. 0336-2007 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 0128-2009, § 1, 2-9-2009; Ord. No. 1189-2018, § 2, 5-22-2014; Ord. No. 1189-2018, §§ 2, 3, 5-21-2018; Ord. No. 2053-2023, § 1, 7-31-2023)

Columbus City Codes § 219.02 Duties of director and deputy director.

219.02 - Duties of director and deputy director. The director of public service shall be appointed by the mayor and shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor at a salary fixed by ordinance of council. The director of public service shall have all powers and duties connected with and incident to the appointment, regulation and government of the department of public service and all powers and duties specifically vested in the director of public service by the charter of the city. The director shall designate one (1) of the deputy directors or one (1) of the assistant directors of public service who shall serve in the absence of the director. (Ord. 255-84; Ord. No. 0128-2009, § 1, 2-9-2009; Ord. No. 1085-2014, § 2, 5-22-2014)

Columbus City Codes § 219.03 Reserved.

Columbus City Codes § 219.04 Division of refuse collection.

219.04 - Division of refuse collection. The division of division of refuse collection is established as a division of the department of public service. The administrative head of the division shall be the refuse collection administrator. The division shall have as its primary duty the collection of refuse. (Ord. 255-84; Ord. No. 0128-2009, § 1, 2-9-2009)

Columbus City Codes § 219.031 Division of infrastructure management.

219.031 - Division of infrastructure management. The division of infrastructure management is established as a division of the department of public service. The administrative head of the division shall be the infrastructure management administrator. The division of infrastructure management shall have as its primary duties long term planning and management services for transportation infrastructure assets including pavement and structures management, pedestrian and biking facility management, zoning and right-of-way permit reviews, and plat reviews. The division shall also provide street maintenance services including street sweeping, litter control, graffiti removal, and snow removal. (Ord. No. 0128-2009, § 1, 2-9-2009; Ord. No. 1085-2014, § 2, 5-22-2014)

Columbus City Codes § 219.032 Division of design and construction.

219.032 - Division of design and construction. The division of design and construction is established as a division of the department of public service. The administrative head of the division shall be the design and construction administrator. The division of design and construction shall have as its primary duties the design of transportation infrastructure improvement projects including capital project prioritization, scoping, project management, and plan review. Design services will focus on in-house design, including but not limited to the resurfacing program. The division shall also provide construction services including management of construction contracts, construction inspection, surveying, and materials testing. (Ord. No. 0128-2009, § 1, 2-9-2009; Ord. No. 1085-2014, § 2, 5-22-2014)

Columbus City Codes § 219.033 Division of traffic management.

219.033 - Division of traffic management. The division of traffic management is established as a division of the department of public service. The administrative head of the division shall be the traffic division administrator. The division of traffic management will focus on traffic engineering services and traffic maintenance. Traffic engineering will include safety studies, speed studies, capacity reviews, signal warrant analysis and will work closely with the public on needs throughout the city. The division shall also provide traffic maintenance services including installation and maintenance of pavement markings, traffic signals, and traffic signage (Ord. No. 1085-2014, § 1, 5-22-2014; Ord. No. 1189-2018, § 2, 5-21-2018)

Columbus City Codes § 219.034 Division of mobility and parking services.

219.034 - Division of mobility and parking services. The division of mobility and parking services is established as a division of the department of public service. The administrative head of the division shall be the administrator. The division shall have as its primary duties general transportation planning efforts to include bicycle infrastructure analysis, traffic calming and shared mobility. The division shall also oversee the administration, operation, enforcement, and management of public parking. The division shall include the parking violations bureau as established by section 2150.04 of the Columbus City Code. The administrator shall assist the director of public service in the adoption and evaluation of the complete streets policy as defined in section 2105.02 of the Columbus City Code. (Ord. No. 1189-2018, § 1, 5-21-2018; Ord. No. 2053-2023, § 1, 7-31-2023; Ord. No. 1392-2026, § 1, 5-18-2026)

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=TIT2ADCO_CH219DEPUSEFetched: 10/27/2026