Thirty-five foot height district exception.
Columbus City Codes § 3309.145
in effect3309.145 - Thirty-five foot height district exception.
(A) An antenna as defined in C.C. 3303.01 for private, noncommercial radio communication may be erected up to a maximum height of 60 feet as an exception to C.C. 3309.14(A) provided such antenna complies with the following conditions:
(1) The base of any such antenna which exceeds 35 feet in height shall be set back from all property lines one foot for every foot such antenna exceeds 35 feet. The height shall be measured vertically from the grade level to the uppermost point of the antenna and in no case shall such height exceed 60 feet nor shall such antenna be capable of exceeding the maximum height allowable under this paragraph.
(2) No more than one such antenna over 35 feet in height shall exist at any one time on any one lot.
(3) Neither the antenna nor any of its appurtenant parts shall be located in a front yard or required side yard area.
(4) Prior to installation, the property owner shall first obtain:
(a) A certificate of appropriateness from the architectural review commission having jurisdiction, if any.
(b) A certificate of zoning clearance; and
(c) A building permit;
(5) The proposed installation shall at all times be in full compliance with the Columbus City Codes, the Ohio Basic Building Code and the National Electrical Code.
(6) No part of any communication antenna or its appurtenant parts including, but not limited to, lines, guys and braces, shall at any time extend across or over any part of the public right-of-way or any property line.
(7) No antenna shall have affixed or attached to it in any way except during reasonable time of repair or installation any lights, reflectors, flashers, or other illumination device, except as required by the Federal Aviation Administration or the Federal Communications Commission; or any sign, platform, catwalk, crow's nest, or like structure.
(8) Any ground supported antenna shall be protected to discourage climbing thereon by unauthorized persons.
(B) An antenna as defined in city codes 3303.01 for private, noncommercial radio communication may be erected to a height of more than 60 feet but not more than 75 feet as an exception to city codes 3309.14(A) provided such antenna complies with the following conditions:
(1) The base of any such antenna which exceeds 60 feet in height shall be set back from all property lines one foot for every foot of the antenna's height. The height shall be measured vertically from the grade level to the uppermost point of the antenna;
(2) The antenna complies with all provisions of A(2) through (8) above.
(Ord. 2429-85; Ord. 1132-2008 Attach. (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=TIT33ZOCO_CH3309ZOMAZOMADI_3309.145THVEFOHEDIEXFetched: 10/27/2026