Overcrowding.
Columbus City Codes § 4541.015
in effect4541.015 - Overcrowding.
A dwelling unit shall not be occupied by any more occupants than are permitted by the Minimum Occupancy Area Requirements Table as follows:
MINIMUM OCCUPANCY AREA REQUIREMENTS
Minimum occupancy area in square feet
Space | 1-2 occupants | 3-5 occupants | 6 or more
Living Area:
Living room* | No requirements | 120 | 150
Dining room* | No requirements | 80 | 100
Kitchen | 50 | 50 | 60
Sleeping Area | Shall comply with C.C. 4541.01
For purposes of this section, a child under one year of age shall not be counted as an additional occupant.
*See C.C. 4541.02 for combined living room/dining room spaces.
(Ord. 595-96.)
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_CH4541MISPUSRE_4541.015OVFetched: 10/27/2026