Vacant building.
Columbus City Codes § 4501.42
in effect4501.42 - Vacant building.
"Vacant building" means; (1) a dwelling or dwelling unit which is not being occupied as a home, residence, or sleeping place for one or more persons under a lease, rental agreement or permission of the owner; or (2) any building or structure that is not being used for any purpose; or (3) dwelling or dwelling unit that has been ordered vacant or becomes vacant by virtue of being declared unfit for habitation by a code enforcement officer.
(Ord. 356-75; Ord. 1741-97 § 1 (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=TIT45HOCO_CH4501DE_4501.42VABUFetched: 10/27/2026