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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 30-26RECORD OF ORDINANCES BARRETT BROTHERS - DAYTON, OHIO. Form 6220S 30-26 Ordinance No, ———___— Passed. , ADOPTING AND ENACTING A SUPPLEMENT (S-57) TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF DUBLIN, OHIO WHEREAS, American Legal Publishing Corporation of Cincinnati, Ohio has completed the current supplement (S-57) to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dublin, which contains all ordinances of a general and permanent nature enacted by the City of Dublin through December 8, 2025; and WHEREAS, American Legal Publishing Corporation has recommended the revision or addition of certain sections of the Code of Ordinances, which are based on or make reference to sections of the Ohio Revised Code; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Legislative Authority to accept these updated sections in accordance with the changes of the law of the State of Ohio through June 25, 2025. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Dublin, State of Ohio, __] _ of the elected members concurring, that: Section 1. The current supplement (S-57) to the Dublin Code of Ordinances as submitted by American Legal Publishing Corporation of Cincinnati, Ohio, and as on file with the Clerk of Council, be and the same hereby is adopted by reference as if set out in its entirety. Section 2. Such supplement shall be deemed published as of the day of its adoption and approval by the Legislative Authority, and the Clerk of Council is hereby authorized and ordered to insert such supplement into the copy of the Code of Ordinances kept on file in the Office of the Clerk of Council. Section 3. This Ordinance is effective upon passage, in accordance with Section 4.04(a)(5) of the Revised Charter. Passed this 22 day of od UA , 2026. LL 2D— Mayor - Presiding Officer ATTEST: 0127206.0607929 4908-8427-9216v2 To: Members of Dublin City Council From: Megan O’Callaghan, City Manager Date: June 16, 2026 Initiated By: Jennifer Delgado, Clerk of Council Yaz Ashrawi, Assistant Law Director Joe Batchelor, Assistant Law Director Re: Ordinance 30-26 – Dublin Codified Ordinances Update Summary Twice per year, American Legal Publishing provides a recommended supplement to the City’s Code of Ordinances based on City legislation and State legislation enacted since Council adopted the previous code supplement. Ordinance 30-26 is the code supplement based on local legislation approved by Council through December 8, 2025 and updated Ohio Revised Code provisions incorporated into the City’s Codified Ordinances through June 25, 2025. Most of American Legal’s proposed updates stem from amendments made to the Ohio Revised Code, including changes to traffic definition, and minor alterations and/or definitional changes related to misdemeanor criminal offenses. Local legislation updates include amendments to the City’s fee schedule based on the cost study, in addition to other minor code cleanup enacted in 2025. Staff and the Law Department reviewed American Legal’s proposed updates and corrected several errors. American Legal Publishing has corrected the supplement as the result of Staff’s efforts and provided the revised copy included in Council’s packet. Recommendation Staff recommends Council approve ordinance 30-26 at the second reading/public hearing on June 22, 2026. Per the Charter, a recodification is effective upon passage. Office of the City Manager 5555 Perimeter Drive • Dublin, OH 43017 Phone: 614.410.4400 Memo DUBLIN, OHIO Instruction Sheet 2026 S-57 Supplement REMOVE OLD PAGES INSERT NEW PAGES VOLUME I Title page Title page City Officials City Officials ADOPTING ORDINANCE —109, 110 TITLE III: ADMINISTRATION CODE 29 through 34 29 through 34 49 through 52 49 through 52B 92U through 96 92U through 96 TITLE V: PUBLIC WORKS 19, 20 19, 20 31, 32 31, 32 TITLE VII: TRAFFIC CODE 3 through 10B 3 through 10H 14C through 16 14C through 16 18A through 22 18A through 22B 26A, 26B 26A, 26B 31, 32 31, 32 32C, 32D 32C, 32D 32-I, 32J 32-I, 32J 33, 34 33, 34 47, 48 47, 48 56C through 58B 56C through 58B 59 through 60B 59 through 60B 63, 64 63, 64 67 through 72 67 through 72 88B-1 through 88D 88B-1 through 88D 91, 92 91, 92 113, 114 113 through 114B Dublin, Ohio: Instruction Sheet 2 REMOVE OLD PAGES INSERT NEW PAGES TITLE IX: GENERAL REGULATIONS 30A through 30F 30A through 30D 46G through 46L 46G through 46L TITLE XI: BUSINESS REGULATIONS 11, 12 11, 12 TITLE XIII: GENERAL OFFENSES 9 through 10B 9 through 10B 22C, 22D 22C, 22D 31 through 32B 31 through 32B 45, 46 45, 46 49, 50 49, 50 54I through 54M 54I through 54L 57, 58 57, 58 71 through 74 71 through 74 79, 80 79, 80 82C, 82D 82C through 82J 85 through 90 85 through 90 104C, 104D 104C through 104D-2 114A, 114B 114A, 114B 114E, 114F 114E, 114F 115 through 120 115 through 120 123 through 124B 123 through 124B 125 through 130 125 through 130 ko 5/26 CITY OF DUBLIN, OHIO CODE OF ORDINANCES VOLUME I 2026 S-57 Supplement contains: Local legislation current through 12-8-25, and State legislation current through 6-25-25 Published by: AMERICAN LEGAL PUBLISHING 525 Vine Street h Suite 310 h Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 800-445-5588 h www.amlegal.com COPYRIGHT © 2026 AMERICAN LEGAL PUBLISHING CITY OFFICIALS CITY OF DUBLIN, OHIO (December 31, 2025) COUNCIL Chris Amorose Groomes, Mayor Christina Alutto, Vice-Mayor Cathy De Rosa Jane Fox Andy Keeler Amy Kramb John Reiner Jennifer Delgado, Clerk of Council ADMINISTRATION Megan D. O’Callaghan City Manager [Vacant] Law Director Michael Barker Deputy City Manager Matthew Rubino Chief Financial Officer/Director of Finance Justin Paez Chief of Police Lindsay Weisenauer Director of Communications and Marketing Jennifer M. Rauch Director of Community Planning & Development Jeremiah Gracia Director of Economic Development Paul A. Hammersmith Director of Engineering Jennifer L. Miglietti Director of Human Resources Brandon Brown Chief Innovation & Technology Officer Matthew C. Earman Director of Parks and Recreation Jay R. Anderson Director of Public Service 2026 S-57 1 2 Dublin - City Officials Ordinance No. 11-25 ADOPTING AND ENACTING A SUPPLEMENT (S-56) TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF DUBLIN, OHIO WHEREAS, American Legal Publishing Corporation of Cincinnati, Ohio has completed the current supplement (S-56) to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dublin, which contains all ordinances of a general and permanent nature enacted by the City of Dublin through December 9, 2024; and WHEREAS, American Legal Publishing Corporation has recommended the revision or addition of certain sections of the Code of Ordinances, which are based on or make reference to sections of the Ohio Revised Code; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Legislative Authority to accept these updated sections in accordance with the changes of the law of the State of Ohio through June 26, 2024. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Dublin, State of Ohio, 7 of the elected members concurring, that: SECTION 1. The current supplement (S-56) to the Dublin Code of Ordinances as submitted by American Legal Publishing Corporation of Cincinnati, Ohio, and as on file with the Clerk of Council, be and the same hereby is adopted by reference as if set out in its entirety. SECTION 2. Such supplement shall be deemed published as of the day of its adoption and approval by the Legislative Authority, and the Clerk of Council is hereby authorized and ordered to insert such supplement into the copy of the Code of Ordinances kept on file in the Office of the Clerk of Council. SECTION 3. This Ordinance is effective upon passage, in accordance with Section 4.04(a)(5) of the Revised Charter. Passed this 5th day of May , 2025. /s/ Chris Amorose Groomes Mayor - Presiding Officer ATTEST: /s/ Jennifer Delgado Clerk of Council 2026 S-57 109 110 Dublin - Adopting Ordinance Personnel Policies 29 PROBATIONARY PERIOD. A working trial period during which the employee is required to demonstrate fitness for the duties of the position they are appointed to and during which may be terminated without just cause. PROMOTION. The change of an employee, usually for performance reasons or selection from a competitive process, from a position in one classification to a position in another classification having a higher pay grade. PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT. An appointment made in the absence of an eligible list for the classification, on the basis of a non-competitive test. RECLASSIFICATION. The change of a job classification to a different class, category, or pay grade based upon employment needs of the city. REGULAR EMPLOYEE. A person who has been appointed to a position in the classified service from the eligible list and who has satisfactorily completed their probationary period. REORGANIZATION. The change in the way the city or any subordinate department or division is organized to include, operational structure, reporting hierarchy, supervisory alignment, reclassification of certain job classifications, and the addition or deletion of certain job classifications. SEASONAL EMPLOYEE. An employee who is hired during a particular season of the year, whose appointment lasts four to nine months in duration or up to 1,560 hours within a rolling 12-month period. TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT. An appointment to a position of nonpermanent character with a defined appointment that is traditionally less than one year. TRANSFER. A change of job assignment and/or classification created by an employment need as determined by the City Manager. UNCLASSIFIED SERVICE. All employees of the city who occupy positions which have been exempted from the "classified service" and who serve at the pleasure of the city, do not serve a probationary period, and may be dismissed, disciplined or reduced in pay or position at any time without regard to the procedures contained within this code. ('80 Code, § 163.01) (Ord. 3-80, passed 1-7-80) § 33.03 BASIS OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. The basis of the Human Resource Management System established by this chapter shall be the factors of "merit" and "fitness" in accord with the provisions of Article VI, Section 6.06(a) of the 2018 S-43 30 Dublin - Administration Charter. These factors shall be ascertained, as far as practicable, by competitive examinations, and by reference to employee service evaluations where applicable. ('80 Code, § 163.02(b)) (Ord. 3-80, passed 1-7-80) § 33.04 CLASSIFIED AND UNCLASSIFIED SERVICE. Pursuant to Section 6.06(b) of the Dublin Charter, Council shall establish a classified and unclassified service for employees of the city. Therefore, in accordance with the mandate of Section 6.06(b), the classified and unclassified service is hereby established as follows. (A)All employees of the city are presumed to be classified employees unless the positions which they occupy have been exempted from the classified service pursuant to Section 6.06(b) of the Dublin Charter. After completion of the original probationary period, or the probationary period following a promotion, lateral transfer, demotion, or reinstatement to any position in the classified service, classified employees may only be disciplined for just cause and in accordance with the procedures contained within this Code. (B)Some employees of the city serve in the unclassified service, or occupy positions which have been exempted from the classified service. Such employees serve at the pleasure of the city, do not serve a probationary period, and may be dismissed, disciplined or reduced in pay or position at any time without regard to the procedures contained within this code. The following positions/personnel are hereby designated as unclassified: (1)All interns, intermittent, seasonal, temporary, and/or personnel appointed under an emergency. (2)All previous City of Dublin employees rehired pursuant to § 33.54(D). (3)Other positions/personnel identified as follows: City Manager* Clerk of Council/Director of Legislative Services* Chief Communications and Public Relations Officer Chief Financial Officer/Director of Finance* Chief of Police Deputy City Manager Deputy Chief Financial Officer/Director of Finance Operations Director of Asset Management and Quality Assurance Director of Building Standards Director of Capital Projects Director of Communications and Marketing Director of Community Planning and Development Director of Community Events 2026 S-57 Personnel Policies 31 Director of Court Services Director of Economic Development Director of Engineering Director of Facilities and Fleet Management Director of Human Resources Director of Information Technology Director of Innovation and Technology Director of Northwest Regional Emergency Communications Center (NRECC) Operations Director of Outreach and Engagement Director of Parks and Recreation Director of Innovation and Analytics Director of Planning Director of Public Service Director of Recreation Services Director of Taxation Director of Transportation and Mobility Director of Utilities and Stormwater Assistant to the City Manager Court Administrator Executive Assistant to the City Manager Management Analyst Performance Management Analyst With the exception of the City Manager and Clerk of Council/Director of Legislative Services who serve at the pleasure of City Council, and the Director of Finance who serves at the pleasure of the City Manager and Council, all above referenced personnel shall serve at the pleasure of the City Manager. * Designated positions are appointed pursuant to 6.03 and 6.06(c) of the City Charter. (Amended pursuant to §163.02(f)) ('80 Code, § 163.02(c)) (Ord. 3-80, passed 1-7-80; Am. Res. 59-22, passed 11-14-22; Am. Res. 81-23, passed 11-13-23; Am. Res. 61-24, passed 11-18-24) (Amendment effective 6-20-07; 5-21-08; 11-18-09; 1-1-19; 1-2-20; 1-1-22; Am. Res. 55-25, passed 11-3-25) § 33.05 SCOPE. This chapter shall be applicable to all employees of the city, with the exception of the “just cause” provisions and disciplinary procedures contained in § 33.69 which are not applicable to employees within the “unclassified service”. This chapter, however, shall not, in any manner, be applicable to the following: (A)Elected officials; 2026 S-57 32 Dublin - Administration (B)Members of boards and commissions; (C)Members of special ad hoc committees; (D)Consultants or other independent contractors engaged on a contractual basis. ('80 Code, § 163.02(d)) (Ord. 3-80, passed 1-7-80) § 33.06 COPIES; INQUIRIES TO DEPARTMENT HEADS OR DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES. Given that the purpose of this chapter is not to restrict the rights of any employee, but is to define these rights, protect the rights of all and insure cooperation, it shall be the responsibility of each employee to become familiar with the contents and meanings of the provisions of this chapter. Therefore, a copy of this chapter shall be given to each employee and a copy shall be available in each department for review and reference. If there are questions as to the meaning of this chapter or any of its provisions, inquiry shall be made orally to the employee's department head. If the question or inquiry remains unresolved, the employee may then direct a written inquiry to the Director of Human Resources. The Director of Human Resources shall issue a written reply to such an inquiry memo. ('80 Code, § 163.02(e)) (Ord. 3-80, passed 1-7-80) § 33.07 AMENDMENTS. The Director of Human Resources shall prepare, in consultation with and with the approval of the City Manager, such amendments to this chapter as may be deemed desirable. Such amendments shall be reported to Council. Unless amended or disapproved by resolution of Council within 30 days after such report or found to be contrary to the Charter, they shall become effective. It shall be the responsibility of the department/division heads to familiarize all employees within their department/division of amendments to this chapter. ('80 Code, § 163.02(f)) (Ord. 3-80, passed 1-7-80) § 33.08 ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES. (A)Council. Council adopts this chapter and policies relating to fringe benefits, employment conditions and related human resource matters, including the Compensation Ordinance. (B)City Manager. The City Manager shall: (1)Appoint, hire, promote, dismiss, suspend and otherwise discipline employees in the classified and unclassified service, except as otherwise provided in the Charter. (2)Prepare, install and maintain a Position Classification Plan based upon the duties, authority and responsibility of all positions in the classified service. 2026 S-57 Personnel Policies 33 (3)Prepare and maintain a compensation plan. (4)Certify payrolls. (5)Draft such additions and revisions to this chapter as may from time to time become necessary and desirable as per § 33.07. (6)Give, or cause to be given, any examinations or tests required under the provisions of this chapter and the “merit system”. (7)Maintain any necessary employee rosters and lists. (8)Carry out such other duties in regard to the function of human resources administration as are prescribed under the Charter, this chapter, or by Council action. (C)Delegation of Duties. The City Manager has the discretion to delegate any and all duties assigned by this chapter and the person(s) so delegated shall report to the City Manager as to the performance of the duties so delegated. (D)Director of Human Resources. The position of Director of Human Resources is established to assist the City Manager in fulfilling the City Manager’s duties and responsibilities relating to human resources administration as set forth in this chapter and the Charter. The Director of Human Resources shall assist the City Manager with the following activities: employment, classification, wage and salary administration, benefit administration, service evaluation, administration of this chapter, and such other activities as the City Manager may delegate. The Director of Human Resources is the administrative head of the Division of Human Resources. ('80 Code, § 163.03) (Ord. 3-80, passed 1-7-80) § 33.09 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY. (A)Nondiscrimination. In compliance with all federal and state laws pertaining to non-discrimination, it is the policy of the City: (1)To provide equality of opportunity in employment with the city for all persons. (2)To carry out all programs and activities in such manner that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, genetic information, pregnancy, age, ancestry, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, or veteran's status, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination with respect to such programs or activities. (B)Employment, human resources and program practices. 2026 S-57 34 Dublin - Administration (1)The city prohibits discrimination because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, genetic information, pregnancy, age, ancestry, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, or veteran's status, in all aspects of its human resources policies, working conditions and relationship with employees and applicants for employment, as well as to provide equal access to all programs in order to promote a continuing equal employment opportunity program by the city. (2)The city shall put forth every effort to see that contractors and subcontractors who perform work for the city shall comply with all federal, state and equal employment opportunity policies when applicable. (3)The Director of Human Resources shall serve as the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) officer who will coordinate the city equal employment opportunity efforts. It shall be the duty of the EEO officer to provide advice, conduct initial investigations and to seek conciliation of employee discriminatory complaints. (C)Report/investigatory procedure. The City Manager shall establish a reporting and investigatory procedure, in the form of an Administrative Order, for city employees to utilize in the event they encounter or believe they are the subject of discriminatory practices in relation to their employment with the city. This procedure shall be made available to all city employees. The City Manager shall ensure all substantiated complaints of discrimination in violation are addressed appropriately. (D)Program implementation. (1)The City Manager shall direct the implementation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy to promote equal opportunity in every aspect of employment policy and practice, including but not limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including workshops, seminars and schooling. This implementation shall include, but not be limited to the following: (a)A notice of the city's policy on nondiscrimination in employment shall be posted on the city's intranet so as to come to the attention of all employees. (b)Notification of employment opportunities, new positions, vacancies, promotion possibilities and training opportunities shall be posted on the city's intranet so as to come to the attention of all employees. (c)Any public announcements of employment opportunities placed by or on behalf of the city shall state that the city is an equal opportunity employer. (d)The name of the Equal Employment Opportunity Officer shall be posted on the city's intranet. (e)As appropriate, place employment advertisements in newspapers. 2026 S-57 Personnel Policies 49 employee's department head and the City Manager. The Police Division shall operate on a continuous shift system and be open to the public 24 hours per day; the remainder of the city offices shall be open to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with the exception of weekends and holidays. ('80 Code, § 163.09) § 33.45 HOLIDAYS. (A)All employees serving in full-time or part-time permanent positions, with the exception of those covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the city and the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), the Fraternal Order of Police - Ohio Labor Council (FOP-OLC), or the United Steel Workers (USW), shall be entitled to paid time off on those holidays observed by the city as specified in the "Compensation Plan" adopted by City Council. Special provisions for those employees within a collective bargaining unit are respectively contained within the various collective bargaining agreements mentioned above. The holidays observed by the city are enumerated in the "Compensation Plan". (B)In order to receive paid time off for an observed holiday, an employee must not have been absent without approved leave on the day before or after the holiday. In the event an employee is on sick leave the day before or after an observed holiday, said employee may be required to present a doctor's certificate verifying the illness in order to become eligible for paid time off. Other related provisions regarding eligibility for paid time off for observed holidays are contained within the “Compensation Plan”. (C)Any department/division head who finds it necessary to do so may direct some or all employees of the department/division to report for work on any of the holidays in effect. (The normal operations within the Division of Police dictate that any holiday which is observed on a law enforcement officer's (i.e. sergeant, corporal, police officer) or communication technician regular scheduled workday, shall automatically be worked by such individual unless the individual is excused from work.) Provisions regarding scheduling, time off, compensation for work on an observed holiday, and the like are contained in the "Compensation Plan". These same provisions for those employees covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement are contained within those agreements. § 33.46 VACATION LEAVE AND PERSONAL LEAVE. (A)All employees serving in full-time permanent positions shall be entitled to paid vacation pursuant to the provisions of the “Compensation Plan” adopted by City Council. (B)Vacation leave shall be scheduled by the department/division heads for their employees, and is subject to the approval of the department/division heads. Requests for vacation leave shall be submitted in conformance with the applicable administrative orders of the City Manager. (C)All employees serving in full-time permanent positions shall be entitled to paid personal leave pursuant to the provisions of the "Compensation Plan" adopted by City Council. 2019 S-45 50 Dublin - Administration (D)Personal leave shall be scheduled by the department/division heads for their employees, and is subject to the approval of the department/division heads. Requests for personal leave shall be submitted in conformance with the applicable administrative orders of the City Manager. § 33.47 SICK LEAVE. (A)All employees serving in full-time and part-time permanent positions shall be entitled to sick leave at the rate specified in the “Compensation Plan” adopted by Council. (B)Sick leave shall be used for the following reasons: (1)Physical or mental illness, injury, or disability of the employee; (2)Physical or mental illness, injury or disability of one or more of the employee's immediate family members, requiring the employee's personal care and attendance. (See the definition of IMMEDIATE FAMILY in § 33.02.) (3)Necessary appointments with healthcare providers. (4)Parental leave. (a)Sick leave may be used by the non-birthing parent for a period immediately following the birth or legal adoption of a child. (b)Employees shall be entitled to use up to two weeks of accrued sick leave for support of the birthing parents’ recovery and adjustment following a normal delivery or adoption. (c)Non-birthing parents who experience a cesarean section (C-section) delivery shall be entitled to use up to three weeks of accrued sick leave. (d)The use of sick leave under this section shall commence immediately following the birth or adoption and shall run concurrently with any other applicable leave provisions available under state and federal law. (e)Other leave as defined by this section. (C)Sick leave may also be requested for other members of an employee's household and may be approved at the discretion of the City Manager, or the City Manager’s designee, on a case-by-case basis, based upon the circumstances of each particular case. (D)In order to qualify for sick leave payments, the employee must notify the employee’s supervisor not later than one-half hour before the employee’s normal starting time on the first day of absence, unless the circumstances surrounding the absence make such reporting impossible, in which case such report 2026 S-57 Personnel Policies 51 must be made as soon as possible. Sick leave for appointments must be requested 48 hours in advance, except in emergency situations. (E)New employees shall be granted, at the date of their employment, an “advance” of three days of sick leave. However, no additional sick leave will be allowed to accumulate until the end of the third month of employment. (F)In the event an employee requests sick leave for a period of longer than two consecutive days, or for the day immediately preceding or following a holiday, the supervisor may require the employee to submit a doctor's certificate verifying the illness and justifying the necessity of the absence. If the supervisor determines that an employee's use of sick leave is not justified, the supervisor shall have the authority to charge the absent time to the employee's vacation or sick leave balance or to record the absent time as leave without pay. (G)The City Manager, assisted by all supervisory personnel, shall be responsible for preventing abuses of sick leave. Sick leave shall not be considered leave time which an employee may use for personal business. The employer may require medical proof of the necessity of sick leave, in which event the involved employee shall be required to produce a statement from a medical doctor certifying to the necessity of such absence. If an employee is found to have abused this sick leave policy provision, they shall be subject to disciplinary action, including possible suspension or dismissal. (H)Vacation leave, personal leave or compensatory time may be used to supplement sick leave when the latter is exhausted. All sick leave shall be requested according to the procedures outlined in the administrative orders of the City Manager. (Am. Ord. 01-04, passed 2-2-04; Am. Ord. 69-08, passed 9-15-08; Am. Ord. 99-13, passed 12-9-13; Amendment effective 1-1-22; Am. Res. 81-23, passed 11-13-23; Am. Res. 55-25, passed 11-3-25) § 33.48 LEAVE WITH PAY. Leave with pay may be granted, upon the approval of the City Manager, or the City Manager’s designee, to an employee in the following instances: (A)Court leave. The City of Dublin recognizes that it is the civic duty of its employees to participate in court proceedings as a juror or witness, not including personal matters, each permanent, full time employee shall be entitled to receive compensation at the regular rate of pay for each working day spent in a court service, not to exceed four weeks. A copy of the summons must be submitted to the employee's immediate supervisor as soon as the employee receives the summons. If the employee is released or excused from court service, and there are two hours or more left in the employee's scheduled work day, the employee is required to return to work or contact their supervisor and request to take accrued time to complete the normal work day. In the event the court provides an expense reimbursement to an employee summoned for court service, the employee is permitted to keep the stipend. 2026 S-57 52 Dublin - Administration (B)Military reserve leave. Leave with pay may be granted to employees serving in full-time permanent positions who are members of military reserve organization in order that they might attend reserve duty. Such leave shall not be authorized as vacation, sick leave, or personal leave, or compensatory time, and shall in no case exceed two calendar weeks in a year. The city shall supplement military reserve compensation up to the employee's normal scheduled compensation had they worked for the city during this period. This provision shall be exercised only if the employee produces official evidence of compensation earned from the reserve unit within one week of the employee’s return to work for the city and upon approval of the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee. (C)Injury leave. When a full-time permanent employee's absence from work is necessitated because of an illness or injury incurred while on the job with the city and the illness or injury is compensable under Ohio Worker's Compensation Law, injury leave may be granted at the discretion of the City Manager, or the City Manager’s designee, for a period of time not to exceed 180 calendar days. Such leave may be granted by the City Manager, or the City Manager’s designee, based upon the recommendation of the employee's department/ division head and upon submittal by the employee of a statement from a licensed physician justifying that the employee is unable to return to full work status due to the illness/injury. Such leave shall not be charged against the employee's sick leave balance unless it is determined that the illness or injury is a non-work related illness or injury and is not compensable under Ohio Worker's Compensation Law. In order to be eligible for injury leave, the employee must report the illness/injury to the employee’s supervisor within three workdays of the incident giving rise to the illness/injury. Simultaneously with the request for injury leave, the employee shall make application and actively prosecute a claim for lost wage benefits under Ohio Worker's Compensation Law. If the application for benefits is favorably considered, the city's obligation under the continued use of injury leave shall be the monetary difference between the employee's regular rate of pay and the benefits received under Worker's Compensation. It is the intent of the city to assure the employee of full pay while on injury leave, considering the lost wage benefits received from Worker's Compensation and the city in the aggregate. (D)Other. Leave with pay may be granted by the City Manager, or the City Manager’s designee, for other good and sufficient reasons which are considered to be in the best interest of the city, but only in the event of extraordinary circumstances. (E)Bereavement leave. All employees serving in full-time permanent positions shall be entitled to bereavement leave in the amount specified by the "Compensation Plan" adopted by City Council. This leave may be used for the death of one or more of the employee's immediate family members and extends to: mother-in-law, father-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, grandmother-in-law, grandfather-in-law, aunt, uncle, or any other relative living in the employee's home. (F)Family leave. If any employee is expecting a change to their family (e.g., birth or adoption) and wishes to retain vacation or personal leave prior to the final quarter of the calendar year, if requested in writing by the employee and upon approval of the City Manager, the employee may be allowed to roll over additional leave banks. 2026 S-57 Personnel Policies 52A ('80 Code, § 163.13) (Am. Ord. 12-95, passed 3-20-95; Am. Ord. 98-96, passed 11-4-96; Am. Ord. 41-00, passed 3-20-00; Am. Ord. 69-08, passed 9-15-08; Amendment effective 1-1-22; Am. Res. 55-25, passed 11-3-25) § 33.49 LEAVE WITHOUT PAY. Leave without pay may be granted, upon the approval of the City Manager, if requested in writing by the employee. When paid leave balances are sufficient to cover an absence, paid time must be used before taking leave without pay. In the case of medically related absences for self or an immediate family member, paid sick leave must be exhausted as well as all banks of vacation, personal leave, and compensatory time before taking leave without pay. An employee on leave without pay shall not accrue sick leave or vacation benefits, and the employee will be required to pay group health premiums in total if the employee wishes such coverage continued. Failure of any employee to report promptly at the expiration of such leave of absence shall be considered as a resignation. Leave without pay may be granted subject to the regulations herein. (A)Personal business leave of absence. A leave without pay granted at the discretion of the City Manager for personal reasons not to exceed 30 days without loss of seniority, if the employee can be spared. This may be extended only with the written approval of the City Manager, and must be submitted in writing a minimum of two weeks prior to the requested date of the extension. (B)Extended illness or accident leave. A leave without pay granted to a permanent employee for a period not to exceed one year without loss of seniority when such employee is physically unable to report for work because of illness or accident. The employee must promptly notify the employee’s 2026 S-57 52B Dublin - Administration Taxation and Finance 92U § 35.74 CREDITS. (A)A credit, granted by resolution or ordinance of the city pursuant to R.C. § 718.15 or 718.151 shall be available to a taxpayer that has made the election allowed under § 35.60, against the municipal corporation's tax on income. A municipal corporation shall submit the following information to the Tax Commissioner on or before the later of January 31, 2018, or the 31st day of January of the first year in which the taxpayer is eligible to receive the credit: (1)A copy of the agreement entered into by the city and taxpayer under R.C. § 718.15 or 718.151; (2)A copy of the ordinance or resolution authorizing the agreement entered between the city and the taxpayer. (B)(1)Each taxpayer that claims a credit shall submit, with the taxpayer's tax return, documentation issued by the city granting the credit that confirms the eligibility of the taxpayer for the credit, the amount of the credit for which the taxpayer is eligible, and the tax year to which the credit is to be applied. (2)Such documentation shall be provided in the form prescribed by the Tax Commissioner. (3)Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the Tax Commissioner to enter into an agreement with a taxpayer to grant a credit, to determine if a taxpayer meets the conditions of a tax credit agreement entered into by the city and taxpayer under R.C. § 718.15 or 718.151, or to modify the terms or conditions of any such existing agreement. (Ord. 04-18, passed 2-26-18) § 35.75 RECKLESS VIOLATIONS; PENALTIES. (A)Except as provided in division (B) of this section, whoever recklessly violates § 35.64(A) shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree and shall be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment for a term of up to six months, or both. (B)Each instance of access or disclosure in violation of § 35.64(A) constitutes a separate offense. (C)These specific penalties shall not be construed to prevent the city from prosecuting any and all other offenses that may apply. (Ord. 04-18, passed 2-26-18) 2018 S-44 92V Dublin - Administration FEE AND SERVICE CHARGE REVENUE/COST COMPARISON SYSTEM AND FEES § 35.80 DEFINITION. For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. FULL COSTS includes the following elements: (1)All applicable direct costs including, but not limited to salaries, wages, overtime, employee fringe benefits, services and supplies, maintenance and operating expenses, contracted services, special supplies, and any other direct expense incurred. (2)All applicable indirect costs including, but not restricted to, building maintenance and operations, equipment maintenance and operations, communications expenses, computer costs, printing and reproduction, vehicle expenses, insurance, debt service, and like expenses when distributed on an accounted and documented rational pro-ration system. (3)Fixed asset recovery expenses, consisting of depreciation of fixed assets, divided by the approximate life expectancy of the fixed asset. (4)General overhead, expressed as a percentage, distributing and charging the expenses of the City Council, including the Clerk of Council, Department of Law, City Manager, Accounting and Auditing, Taxation, Procurement, Information Technology, Economic Development, Human Resources and city promotional programs, and all other staff and support service provided to the entire city organization. Overhead shall be prorated between tax-financed services and fee-financed services on the basis of said percentage so that each tax-financed service and fee-financed service shall proportionately defray such overhead costs. (5)Departmental overhead, expressed as a percentage, distributing and charging the cost of each department head and his or her supporting expenses as identified in divisions (1), (2), (3), and (6) of this section. (6)Debt service costs, including the payment of interest, and trustee fees and administrative expenses of all applicable bond, certificate, or securities issues or loans of whatever nature or kind. (7)The FULL COSTS, in most instances, will be rounded to the nearest $5 or $10, with the actual fee established by the ordinance establishing a schedule of fees and charges for city services. (Ord. 51-94, passed 10-17-94; Am. Ord. 52-96, passed 8-5-96; Am. Ord. 97-97, passed 7-21-97; Am. Ord. 118-98, passed 12-7-98; Am. Ord. 125-00, passed 11-6-00; Am. Ord. 127-01, passed 11-5-01; Am. Ord. 129-02, passed 11-4-02; Am. Ord. 126-03, passed 12-15-03; Am. Ord. 79-04, passed 12-13-04; Am. Ord. 73-05, passed 12-12-05; Am. Ord. 64-06, passed 11-20-06; Am. Ord. 90-07, passed 12-10-07; Am. Ord. 82-08, passed 12-8-08; Am. Ord. 49-09, passed 11-2-09; Am. Ord. 39-10, 2026 S-57 Taxation and Finance 93 passed 11-1-10; Am. Ord. 54-11, passed 10-10-11; Am. Ord. 65-12, passed 11-5-12; Am. Ord. 94-13, passed 12-9-13; Am. Ord. 111-14, passed 12-8-14; Am. Ord. 49-15, passed 7-13-15; Am. Ord. 76-15, passed 11-2-15; Am. Ord. 42-16, passed 11-7-16; Am. Ord. 71-17, passed 11-6-17; Am. Ord. 65-18, passed 10-8-18; Am. Ord. 63-19, passed 11-18-19; Am. Ord. 45-20, passed 11-16-20; Am. Ord. 74-21, passed 11-15-21; Am. Ord. 56-22, passed 11-7-22; Am. Ord. 59-23, passed 11-27-23; Am. Ord. 41-24, passed 11-18-24; Am. Ord. 42-25, passed 10-20-25) § 35.81 FINDINGS AND INTENT. (A)It is the intent of the City Council to ascertain and recover the specified percentages of full costs from fees, charges, and regulatory license fees levied in providing the regulation, products, or services set forth in this chapter. (B)The fee and service charge revenue/cost comparison system set forth in this chapter provides a mechanism for ensuring that fees adopted by the city for services rendered do not exceed the reasonable estimated cost for providing the services, unless otherwise noted. (C)It is the intent of the City Council to achieve a more equitable and fair mix for financing services set forth in this chapter in order to reduce or eliminate subsidizing these services with general tax revenue; thereby, allowing those general tax revenues to be used for general services, including infrastructure maintenance and replacement. (Ord. 51-94, passed 10-17-94; Am. Ord. 52-96, passed 8-5-96; Am. Ord. 97-97, passed 7-21-97; Am. Ord. 118-98, passed 12-7-98; Am. Ord. 125-00, passed 11-6-00; Am. Ord. 127-01, passed 11-5-01; Am. Ord. 129-02, passed 11-4-02; Am. Ord. 126-03, passed 12-15-03; Am. Ord. 79-04, passed 12-13-04; Am. Ord. 73-05, passed 12-12-05; Am. Ord. 64-06, passed 11-20-06; Am. Ord. 90-07, passed 12-10-07; Am. Ord. 82-08, passed 12-8-08; Am. Ord. 49-09, passed 11-2-09; Am. Ord. 39-10, passed 11-1-10; Am. Ord. 54-11, passed 10-10-11; Am. Ord. 65-12, passed 11-5-12; Am. Ord. 94-13, passed 12-9-13; Am. Ord. 111-14, passed 12-8-14; Am. Ord. 49-15, passed 7-13-15; Am. Ord. 76-15, passed 11-2-15; Am. Ord. 42-16, passed 11-7-16; Am. Ord. 71-17, passed 11-6-17; Am. Ord. 65-18, passed 10-8-18; Am. Ord. 63-19, passed 11-18-19; Am. Ord. 45-20, passed 11-16-20; Am. Ord. 74-21, passed 11-15-21; Am. Ord. 56-22, passed 11-7-22; Am. Ord. 59-23, passed 11-27-23; Am. Ord. 41-24, passed 11-18-24; Am. Ord. 42-25, passed 10-20-25) § 35.82 DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY AND DIRECTION TO CITY MANAGER. (A)The City Manager is hereby delegated the authority and directed to provide documents to the City Council to implement its policy to adjust fees and charges to recover the percentage of full costs as established in this chapter. (B)FULL COSTS shall be as defined in § 35.80. In adjusting fees and charges, the City Manager shall act in an administrative and ministerial capacity and shall consider only the standards and criteria established by this chapter and the applicable state laws. 2026 S-57 94 Dublin - Administration (Ord. 51-94, passed 10-17-94; Am. Ord. 52-96, passed 8-5-96; Am. Ord. 97-97, passed 7-21-97; Am. Ord. 118-98, passed 12-7-98; Am. Ord. 125-00, passed 11-6-00; Am. Ord. 127-01, passed 11-5-01; Am. Ord. 129-02, passed 11-4-02; Am. Ord. 126-03, passed 12-15-03; Am. Ord. 79-04, passed 12-13-04; Am. Ord. 73-05, passed 12-12-05; Am. Ord. 64-06, passed 11-20-06; Am. Ord. 90-07, passed 12-10-07; Am. Ord. 82-08, passed 12-8-08; Am. Ord. 49-09, passed 11-2-09; Am. Ord. 39-10, passed 11-1-10; Am. Ord. 54-11, passed 10-10-11; Am. Ord. 65-12, passed 11-5-12; Am. Ord. 94-13, passed 12-9-13; Am. Ord. 111-14, passed 12-8-14; Am. Ord. 49-15, passed 7-13-15; Am. Ord. 76-15, passed 11-2-15; Am. Ord. 42-16, passed 11-7-16; Am. Ord. 71-17, passed 11-6-17; Am. Ord. 65-18, passed 10-8-18; Am. Ord. 63-19, passed 11-18-19; Am. Ord. 45-20, passed 11-16-20; Am. Ord. 74-21, passed 11-15-21; Am. Ord. 56-22, passed 11-7-22; Am. Ord. 59-23, passed 11-27-23; Am. Ord. 41-24, passed 11-18-24; Am. Ord. 42-25, passed 10-20-25) § 35.83 SCHEDULE OF FEES AND SERVICE CHARGES. (A)The City Manager, Director of Finance, and each city department head, under the direction of the City Manager, shall review annually the fees and service charges listed in Appendix A on file in the city offices, and provide an adjusted fee or charge schedule to the City Council for its consideration so as to recover the listed percentage of full costs necessary to provide the listed regulation, product or service as modified by the notes following the list of services. These fees, unless otherwise specified, are for City of Dublin services and are in addition to any charges made by any other governmental agencies. (B)The services as listed in this section shall be as defined in the document entitled “Cost Study for the City of Dublin, Ohio” as produced by the City of Dublin. (C)All fees and charges set pursuant to this chapter and section shall take effect as specified in this subchapter. (D)The City Manager may vary the review schedule listed in the section if, in the judgment of the City Manager and a directly affected and requesting department head, a gross inequity would be perpetrated by not revising a fee or charge prior to the next rate review. Any such special rate review shall be reported to the City Council at its next succeeding meeting where the City Council may revise the fee or charge by ordinance. (E)If fees are not collected at the time that the service is provided, the city has the right to pursue collection of any of the fees listed in this subchapter, including certification to the County Auditor, remittance to a collection service, or any other appropriate pursuit for payment. When additional fees need to be levied and collected for city-provided services in the amount of $10 or less, or when a refund is due in the amount of $10 or less, a refund or additional charge need not be made. (F)Should it become necessary to establish a new service fee or charge during the year, the City Manager may set the fee administratively. Any such fees set by the City Manager shall be reported to the City Council at its next succeeding meeting where the City Council may revise the fee or charge by ordinance. The new service will then be included and analyzed in the next rate review. 2026 S-57 Taxation and Finance 95 (Ord. 51-94, passed 10-17-94; Am. Ord. 122-94, passed 1-23-95; Am. Ord. 113-95, passed 12-18-95; Am. Ord. 52-96, passed 8-5-96; Am. Ord. 97-97, passed 7-21-97; Am. Ord. 118-98, passed 12-7-98; Am Ord. 104-99, passed 9-20-99; Am. Ord. 137-99, passed 2-7-00; Am. Ord. 125-00, passed 11-6-00; Am. Ord. 127-01, passed 11-5-01; Am. Ord. 129-02, passed 11-4-02; Am. Ord. 126-03, passed 12-15-03; Am. Ord. 12-04, passed 3-1-04; Am. Ord. 79-04, passed 12-13-04; Am. Ord. 73-05, passed 12-12-05; Am. Ord. 64-06, passed 11-20-06; Am. Ord. 90-07, passed 12-10-07; Am. Ord. 82-08, passed 12-8-08; Am. Ord. 49-09, passed 11-2-09; Am. Ord. 39-10, passed 11-1-10; Am. Ord. 54-11, passed 10-10-11; Am. Ord. 65-12, passed 11-5-12; Am. Ord. 94-13, passed 12-9-13; Am. Ord. 111-14, passed 12-8-14; Am. Ord. 49-15, passed 7-13-15; Am. Ord. 76-15, passed 11-2-15; Am. Ord. 42-16, passed 11-7-16; Am. Ord. 71-17, passed 11-6-17; Am. Ord. 65-18, passed 10-8-18; Am. Ord. 63-19, passed 11-18-19; Am. Ord. 45-20, passed 11-16-20; Am. Ord. 74-21, passed 11-15-21; Am. Ord. 56-22, passed 11-7-22; Am. Ord. 59-23, passed 11-27-23; Am. Ord. 41-24, passed 11-18-24; Am. Ord. 12-25, passed 6-2-25; Am. Ord. 42-25, passed 10-20-25) Editor's note: A copy of the most recent ordinance establishing current city fees and service charges is available at city offices during normal business hours. § 35.84 FEE APPEALS AND WAIVERS. Irrespective of the percentage of recovery and the “notes” in § 35.83 - Appendix A on file in the city offices, the City Council reserves the right to waive any fee in order to encourage development projects that enhance the city’s tax base as outlined in the city’s Economic Development Strategy. The City Manager may recommend further waivers or fee adjustments, based on hardship, to be accepted or rejected by City Council at its next regularly scheduled meeting. (Ord. 51-94, passed 10-17-94; Am. Ord. 52-96, passed 8-5-96; Am. Ord. 97-97, passed 7-21-97; Am. Ord. 118-98, passed 12-7-98; Am. Ord. 125-00, passed 11-6-00; Am. Ord. 127-01, passed 11-5-01; Am. Ord. 129-02, passed 11-4-02; Am. Ord. 126-03, passed 12-15-03; Am. Ord. 25-04, passed 4-19-04; Am. Ord. 79-04, passed 12-13-04; Am. Ord. 73-05, passed 12-12-05; Am. Ord. 64-06, passed 11-20-06; Am. Ord. 90-07, passed 12-10-07; Am. Ord. 82-08, passed 12-8-08; Am. Ord. 49-09, passed 11-2-09; Am. Ord. 39-10, passed 11-1-10; Am. Ord. 54-11, passed 10-10-11; Am. Ord. 65-12, passed 11-5-12; Am. Ord. 94-13, passed 12-9-13; Am. Ord. 111-14, passed 12-8-14; Am. Ord. 49-15, passed 7-13-15; Am. Ord. 76-15, passed 11-2-15; Am. Ord. 42-16, passed 11-7-16; Am. Ord. 71-17, passed 11-6-17; Am. Ord. 65-18, passed 10-8-18; Am. Ord. 63-19, passed 11-18-19; Am. Ord. 45-20, passed 11-16-20; Am. Ord. 74-21, passed 11-15-21; Am. Ord. 56-22, passed 11-7-22; Am. Ord. 59-23, passed 11-27-23; Am. Ord. 41-24, passed 11-18-24; Am. Ord. 42-25, passed 10-20-25) 2026 S-57 96 Dublin - Administration INVESTMENT POLICY § 35.95 INTRODUCTION. The purpose of this investment policy is to establish the definition(s) of eligible investments of the City of Dublin, Ohio (hereinafter referred to as the "city"), including guidelines and parameters regarding the investment management of the city's investment funds [hereinafter referred to as the "portfolio"]. This investment policy, as approved by City Council, shall serve to define authorized investments and eligible investment transactions of the city. Such eligible investments may be derived from, or based upon R.C. § 135.14, and/or include certain other investments not authorized or defined under R.C. § 135.14. Investments not defined under R.C. § 135.14, but authorized pursuant to this investment policy, are considered as authorized investments of the city. This subchapter shall take effect and be in force in accordance with Section 4.04(b) of the Dublin City Charter. This policy includes [totally or partially] sections of the statute to describe certain eligible investments. In some sections, the policy places further limits upon the use eligible investments or investment transactions. Should the city elect to use investment advisor(s), the advisor(s) will consider their respective funds managed as the total portfolio for any calculation methodologies. (Ord. 85-94, passed 10-3-94; Am. Ord. 89-96, passed 10-7-96; Am. Ord. 10-99, passed 2-16-99; Am. Ord. 63-22, passed 11-14-22; Am. Ord. 58-23, passed 11-27-23) § 35.96 SCOPE. This policy applies to all financial assets of the City of Dublin. Such funds are accounted for in the city's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), and includes all funds of the reporting entity. (Ord. 85-94, passed 10-3-94; Am. Ord. 89-96, passed 10-7-96; Am. Ord. 10-99, passed 2-16-99) 2025 S-56 Sewer Regulations 19 § 51.64 RATE SCHEDULE FOR USER CHARGES. (A)The following rate is the charge for sewer service and use and is based on metered consumption of water for the area of the city served by the City of Columbus: Rate Per 1,000 Cubic Feet Effective Date January 1, 2026 $16.88 (B)These rates are in addition to the sewer rates charged by the City of Columbus. (C)The following rate is the charge for sewer service and use for the area of the city serviced by Delaware County: Flat Rate Per Month Effective Date January 1, 2026 $18.60 (D)These rates are in addition to the sewer rates charged by Delaware County. (E)Fees received from use of the sewer system shall be deposited in the Sewer Fund and used for the operation and maintenance of the system, including capital improvements and any related debt service. (Ord. 47-97, passed 4-14-97; Am. Ord. 94-07, passed 12-10-07; Am. Ord. 64-09, passed 11-16-09; Am. Ord. 56-11, passed 10-24-11; Am. Ord. 95-13, passed 12-9-13; Am. Ord. 75-15, passed 11-2-15; Am. Ord. 72-17, passed 11-6-17; Am. Ord. 31-20, passed 11-9-20; Am. Ord. 76-21, passed 11-15-21; Am. Ord. 64-22, passed 11-14-22; Am. Ord. 43-23, passed 10-23-23; Am. Ord. 44-24, passed 11-18-24; Am. Ord. 43-25, passed 11-3-25) § 51.65 COLLECTION OF USER CHARGES. The City of Columbus administers the billing and collecting of user charges for the city as provided by contract. (A)A billing for sewer user charges is rendered on either a monthly or quarterly basis. 2026 S-57 20 Dublin - Public Works (B)Each sewer user charge rendered under or pursuant to this chapter is hereby made a lien upon the corresponding lot, parcel of land, building or premises served by a connection to the sewerage system of the city, and, if the same is not paid within 90 days after it is due and payable, it shall be certified to the appropriate County Auditor by the City of Columbus, who shall place the same on the tax duplicate of the county with the interest and penalties allowed by law and be collected as other taxes are collected. (Ord. 47-97, passed 4-14-97) § 51.66 ANNUAL NOTIFICATION OF CHARGES; CAPACITY CHARGES. (A)The city will notify each user, at least annually, in conjunction with a regular bill or other acceptable means, what portion of the sewer service charge is attributable to the operation and maintenance costs, and replacement costs for sewer service. All users discharging wastes to the sewerage system shall be billed for usage of the city's sewerage system and for treatment provided by the City of Columbus. (B)For the purpose of providing revenue to help finance and to more equitably distribute the cost of the construction of necessary additions to the sewerage system, it is necessary to provide for the establishment of a sewer capacity charge with such charge in addition to any and all other fees which may be imposed with respect to the sewerage system. (1)No person shall make a service connection to the city's sewerage system or any part thereof, unless he has been issued a permit to do so by the city. (2)The fees to be charged for permits to connect to the sewerage system shall be based upon the domestic supply water tap size as follows: Diameter of Water Tap Effective Date 01/01/13 3/4"$2,210 1" 3,580 1-½" 9,180 2"15,900 3"33,150 4"51,740 6"117,600 8"206,980 10"322,560 12"464,580 16"517,660 (3)In the event a tap is subsequently enlarged, the difference between the charges for the two tap sizes shall be paid. 2013 S-33 Water 31 may be so designed as a "closed-loop system" using non-toxic fluids to provide satisfactory performance and when the same guarantee as required in division (E)(2) of this section applies, including, but not limited to, "vertical or horizontal ground coils" and "doublet well system" or may be directly discharged into one of the streams enumerated in Exhibit A of Ordinance 2B-82 from property which is immediately adjacent to such stream. (G)Each application for a well drilling permit shall be accompanied by an application fee established by ordinance. (H)In accordance herewith the act of any property owner in discharging wastewater from a geothermal heating source onto a neighbor's property so as to constitute a flooding or which results in standing or stagnant water or unhealthy and hazardous conditions thereon is hereby declared a public nuisance, and, in addition to the other penalties herein, may be abated or enjoined as such public nuisance in accordance with law. ('80 Code, § 929.02) (Ord. 2B-82, passed, 1-17-83; Am. Ord. 12-10, passed 3-8-10) § 52.04 SUMMITVIEW ROAD WATER TAP PERMITS LIMITED. (A)In the interest of the public health, safety and welfare, no further water tap permits will be issued on the Summitview Road waterline after 1300 taps have been committed through approval of further zonings and including areas already developed which are served by this Summitview Road waterline, and that this waterline may not be extended to serve areas other than those which it was designed to serve. (B)It is to be expressly understood that on any future rezonings or development plans involving this waterline, that will exceed this 1,300 maximum, the applicants shall be advised that there is no water service available until further improvements are made to the water system. However, it is expressly understood that, upon the approval of Council, this tap limit may be increased by the construction of improvements to the present system. ('80 Code, § 929.03) (Ord. 87-78, passed 11-6-78) § 52.05 WATER PERMIT FEES. The municipality hereby establishes a permit system, and each applicant shall pay the sum of $247.50 for each permit for existing water taps and the sum of $8.00 per front foot of the property to be served, provided that these charges shall not be imposed for the replacement of a tap or increase in the size of an existing tap and provided further that these charges shall not be imposed if the owner of the property concerned can show that he or his predecessor in title paid, or is paying a special assessment for the construction of any of the water mains which provide such service, or at his own expense constructed any of the water mains which provide such service, and that any unencumbered funds may be used to improve, operate or maintain the system. ('80 Code, § 929.04) (Ord. 43-74, passed 9-16-74) 2010 S-28 32 Dublin - Public Works § 52.06 WATER SURCHARGES. (A)The following rate is the charge for water service and use and is based on metered consumption of water: Effective Date Rate Per 1,000 Cubic Feet January 1, 2026 $3.34 (B)This rate is in addition to the water rates charged by the City of Columbus. (C)Moneys received from the use of the water system shall be deposited in a separate fund (Water Fund) and used for the payment of the costs to operate and maintain the system and to make capital improvements to the system. ('80 Code, § 929.05) (Ord. 13-92, passed 4-20-92; Am. Ord. 94-07, passed 12-10-07; Am. Ord. 64-09, passed 11-16-09; Am. Ord. 56-11, passed 10-24-11; Am. Ord. 75-15, passed 11-2-15; Am. Ord. 31-20, passed 11-9-20; Am. Ord. 76-21, passed 11-15-21; Am. Ord. 43-23, passed 10-23-23; Am. Ord. 44-24, passed 11-18-24; Am. Ord. 43-25, passed 11-3-25) § 52.07 CAPACITY CHARGES. (A)No person shall make a service connection or any part thereof, unless he has been issued a permit to do so by the city. (B)The following fees shall be charged for permits issued to tap into the water system: CAPACITY CHARGES Diameter of Water Tap (inches) Effective Date 01/01/13 3/4 $1,890 1 3,090 1½7,370 2 13,110 3 28,070 2026 S-57 CHAPTER 70: GENERAL PROVISIONS Section General Provisions 70.01 Definitions 70.02 Compliance with lawful order of police officer; fleeing 70.03 Traffic direction in emergencies; obedience to school guard 70.04 Road workers, motor vehicles and equipment excepted 70.05 Emergency vehicles or public safety vehicles exempt 70.06 Application to persons riding, driving animals upon roadway 70.07 Application to drivers of government vehicles 70.08 Freeway use prohibited by pedestrians, bicycles and animals 70.09 Providing false information to police officer 70.10 Removal of vehicles after accidents Traffic-Control Devices 70.20 Conformity with state manual 70.21 Authority and considerations for placement of devices 70.22 Posting of signs and signals required 70.23 Obedience to traffic-control devices 70.24 Through streets; stop and yield right-of-way signs 70.25 Traffic-control signal terms and lights 70.26 Lane-use control signals over individual lanes 70.27 Pedestrian control signals 70.28 (Reserved) 70.29 Unauthorized signs and signals, hiding from view, advertising 70.30 Alteration, injury, removal of traffic-control devices 70.31 Driver's duties upon approaching ambiguous or non-working traffic signal 70.32 Unlawful purchase, possession or sale 70.33 Signal preemption devices; prohibitions 70.34 Bicycle symbol signal indications Administration and Enforcement 70.45 Division of Traffic Engineering and Safety created 70.46 Powers of the Manager 70.47 Reservation of power to Council 70.48 Officer may remove ignition key 2026 S-57 3 4 Dublin - Traffic Code 70.99 Penalty Statutory reference: Traffic law photo-monitoring devices, state regulations, see R.C. §§ 4511.092 et seq. GENERAL PROVISIONS § 70.01 DEFINITIONS. (A)Except as otherwise provided, the definitions set forth in R.C. § 4501.01 shall apply to this title, R.C. §§ 4513.60 through 4513.65, and the penal laws of the municipality. (B)For the purpose of this title and R.C. §§ 4513.60 through 4513.65, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. AGRICULTURAL TRACTOR and TRACTION ENGINE. Every self-propelled vehicle designed or used for drawing other vehicles or wheeled machinery, but having no provision for carrying loads independently of such other vehicles, and used principally for agricultural purposes. (R.C. § 4511.01(J)) ALLEY. A street or highway intended to provide access to the rear or side of lots or buildings in urban districts and not intended for the purpose of through vehicular traffic, and includes any street or highway that has been declared an ALLEY by Council. (R.C. § 4511.01(XX)) ARTERIAL STREET OR HIGHWAY. A street or highway primarily used by through traffic, usually on a continuous route or a street or highway designated as part of an arterial system. (R.C. § 4511.01(CCC)) BEACON. A highway traffic signal with one or more signal sections that operate in a flashing mode. (R.C. § 4511.11(KKK)) BICYCLE. A pedal-powered vehicle upon which a human operator sits, including an electric bicycle. (R.C. § 4511.01(G)) BICYCLE BOX. A designated area on the approach to a signalized intersection, between an advance motorist stop line and the crosswalk or intersection, that is intended to provide bicyclists a visible location to wait in front of stopped motorists during the red signal phase. (R.C. § 4511.01(BBBB)) BICYCLE LANE. A portion of a roadway that has been designated for preferential or exclusive use by bicyclists and is often delineated from the adjacent general-purpose lanes by longitudinal pavement markings and either a bicycle lane symbol, words, or signs. The term includes all of the following: 2026 S-57 General Provisions 5 (1)A buffer-separated bicycle lane, which is separated from the adjacent general-purpose lanes by a pattern of standard longitudinal pavement markings that are wider than a normal or wide-lane pavement marking; (2)A counter-flow bicycle lane, which is a one-directional bicycle lane that provides a lawful path of travel for bicycles in the opposite direction from the general traffic on a roadway that otherwise requires the general traffic to travel in only one direction. A counter-flow bicycle lane is designated by the traffic control devices used for other bicycle lanes; (3)A separated bicycle lane, which is an exclusive facility for bicyclists that is located within or directly adjacent to the roadway and is physically separated from the motor vehicle traffic with a vertical element. (R.C. § 4511.01(DDDD)) BIKE PATHS. Those paved portions of a street between curb lines, or the lateral lines of a roadway, and the adjacent property lines or separately paved travelways/paths through park lands, city owned property and/or easements intended for the use of pedestrians and bicycles. (Ord. 58-02, passed 4-22-02) BICYCLE SIGNAL FACE. A signal face that displays only bicycle symbol signal indications in accordance with R.C. § 4511.15, that exclusively controls a bicyclist’s movement from a designated bicycle lane or from a separate facility, and that displays signal indications that are applicable only to a bicyclist’s movement. (R.C. § 4511.01(EEEE)) BICYCLE SIGNAL SIGN. A sign meant to inform road users that the signal indications in the bicycle signal face are intended only for bicyclists, and to inform bicyclists which bicyclist movements are controlled by that bicycle signal face. (R.C. § 4511.01(FFFF)) BIKEWAY. Any road, street, path, or way that in some manner is specifically designated for bicycle travel, regardless of whether the facility is designated for the exclusive use of bicycles or if it is shared with other modes of transportation. (R.C. § 4511.01(GGGG)) BUS. Every motor vehicle designed for carrying more than nine passengers and used for the transportation of persons, and every motor vehicle, automobile for hire or funeral car, other than a taxicab, designed and used for the transportation of persons for compensation. (R.C. § 4511.01(L)) BUSINESS DISTRICT. The territory fronting upon a street or highway, including the street or highway, between successive intersections where 50% or more of the front age between such successive intersections is occupied by buildings in use for business, or where 50% or more of the frontage for a distance of 300 feet or more is occupied by buildings in use for business, and the character of such territory is indicated by official traffic-control devices. (R.C. § 4511.01(NN)) BUSWAY. A traveled way that is used exclusively by buses. (R.C. § 4511.01(HHHH)) 2026 S-57 6 Dublin - Traffic Code CAB-ENCLOSED MOTORCYCLE. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 4501.01. (R.C. § 4511.01(LLLL)) CHILD CARE CENTER and TYPE A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME. Have the same meanings as in R.C. § 5104.01. (R.C. § 4511.01(FFF) COMMERCIAL TRACTOR. Every motor vehicle having motive power designed or used for drawing other vehicles and not so constructed as to carry any load thereon, or designed or used for drawing other vehicles while carrying a portion of such other vehicles, or the load thereon, or both. (R.C. § 4511.01(I)) CONTROLLED-ACCESS HIGHWAY. Every street or highway in respect to which owners or occupants of abutting lands and other persons have no legal right or access to or from the same except at such points only and in such manner as may be determined by the public authority having jurisdiction over such street or highway. (R.C. § 4511.01(CC)) CROSSWALK. (1)That part of a roadway at an intersection included within the connections of the lateral lines of the sidewalks on opposite sides of the highway measured from the curbs, or, in the absence of curbs, from the edges of the traversable roadway, and in the absence of a sidewalk on one side of the roadway, the part of a roadway included within the extension of the lateral lines of the sidewalk at right angles to the center line; (2)Any portion of a roadway at an intersection or elsewhere, distinctly indicated for pedestrian crossing by lines or other markings on the surface, which might be supplemented by contrasting pavement texture, style, or color; (3)Notwithstanding divisions (1) and (2) of this definition, the term does not include an area where local authorities have placed signs indicating no crossing. (R.C. § 4511.01(LL)) DRIVER or OPERATOR. Every person who drives or is in actual physical control of a vehicle. (R.C. § 4511.01(Y)) DRIVEWAY. An access from a roadway to a building, site, or abutting property. (R.C. § 4511.01(IIII)) ELECTRIC BICYCLE. Means a “class 1 electric bicycle”, a “class 2 electric bicycle”, or a “class 3 electric bicycle” as defined below. (1)CLASS 1 ELECTRIC BICYCLE. Means a bicycle that is equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts that provides assistance only when the rider is 2026 S-57 General Provisions 7 pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour. (R.C. § 4511.01(SSS) (2)CLASS 2 ELECTRIC BICYCLE. Means a bicycle that is equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts that may provide assistance regardless of whether the rider is pedaling and is not capable of providing assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour. (R.C. § 4511.01(TTT)) (3)CLASS 3 ELECTRIC BICYCLE. Means a bicycle that is equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 28 miles per hour. (R.C. § 4511.01(UUU)) EMERGENCY VEHICLE. Emergency vehicles of municipal, township or county departments or public utility corporations when identified as such as required by law, the Ohio Director of Public Safety or local authorities, and motor vehicles when commandeered by a police officer. (R.C. § 4511.01(D)) EXPLOSIVES. Any chemical compound or mechanical fixture that is intended for the purpose of producing an explosion that contains any oxidizing and combustible units or other ingredients in such proportions, quantities or packing that an ignition by fire, by friction, by concussion, by percussion or by a detonator of any part of the compound or mixture may cause such a sudden generation of highly heated gases that the resultant gaseous pressures are capable of producing destructive effects on contiguous objects, or of destroying life or limb. Manufactured articles shall not be held to be explosives when the individual units contain explosives in such limited quantities, of such nature or in such packing, that it is impossible to procure a simultaneous or a destructive explosion of such units, to the injury of life, limb or property by fire, by friction, by concussion, by percussion or by a detonator, such as fixed ammunition for small arms, firecrackers or safety fuse matches. (R.C. § 4511.01 (T)) EXPRESSWAY. A divided arterial street or highway for through traffic with full or partial control of access with an excess of 50% of all crossroads separated in grade. (R.C. § 4511.01(ZZ)) FARM MACHINERY. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 4501.01. (R.C. § 4511.01(LLLL)) FLAMMABLE LIQUID. Any liquid which has a flash point of 70° F., or less, as determined by a tagliabue or equivalent closed cup test device. (R.C. § 4511.01(U)) FREEWAY. A divided multi-lane highway for through traffic with all crossroads separated in grade and with full control of access. (R.C. § 4511.01(YY)) GROSS WEIGHT. The weight of a vehicle plus the weight of any load thereon. (R.C. § 4511.01(V)) 2026 S-57 8 Dublin - Traffic Code HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE VEHICLE. A vehicle used in snow and ice removal or road surface maintenance, including a snow plow, traffic line striper, road sweeper, mowing machine, asphalt distributing vehicle, or other such vehicle designed for use in specific highway maintenance activities. (R.C. § 4511.01(QQQ)) HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SIGNAL. A power-operated traffic control device by which traffic is warned or directed to take some specific action. The term includes a beacon, an in-road warning light, a lane-use control signal, and a traffic control signal. The term does not include a power-operated sign, steadily illuminated pavement marker, gate, flashing light signal, warning light, or steady burning electric lamp. (R.C. § 4511.01(MMM)) HYBRID BEACON. A special type of beacon that is intentionally placed in a dark mode where no indications are displayed between periods of operation and, when operated, displays both steady and flashing highway traffic signal indications. The term includes both of the following: (1)An emergency-vehicle hybrid beacon used to warn and control traffic at an otherwise unsignalized location to assist authorized emergency vehicles in entering or crossing a street or highway; (2)A pedestrian hybrid beacon used to warn and control traffic at an otherwise unsignalized location to assist pedestrians in crossing a street or highway at a marked crosswalk. (R.C. § 4511.01(LLL)) IN-ROAD WARNING LIGHT. A special type of highway traffic signal that is installed in the roadway surface to warn road users that they are approaching a condition on or adjacent to the roadway that might not be readily apparent and might require the road users to reduce speed or come to a complete stop. (R.C. § 4511.01(ZZZ)) INTERSECTION. (1)The area embraced within the prolongation or connection of the lateral curb lines, or, if none, the lateral boundary lines of the roadways of two highways that join one another at, or approximately at, right angles, or the area within which vehicles traveling upon different highways that join at any other angle might come into conflict. The junction of an alley, driveway, or site roadway open to public travel with a public roadway or highway does not constitute an intersection, unless the public roadway or highway at the junction is controlled by a traffic control device. (2)If a highway includes two roadways separated by a median, then every crossing of each roadway of such divided highway by an intersecting highway constitutes a separate intersection if the opposing left-turn paths cross and there is sufficient interior storage for the design vehicle. As used in this division, “design vehicle” means the longest vehicle authorized under R.C. § 5577.05 to operate on that roadway without a permit. (3)At a location controlled by a highway traffic signal, regardless of the distance between the separate intersections as described in division (2) of this definition: 2026 S-57 General Provisions 9 (a)If a stop line, yield line, or crosswalk has not been designated on the roadway within the median between the separate intersections, the two intersections and the roadway and median constitute one intersection. (b)Where a stop line, yield line, or crosswalk is designated on the roadway on the intersection approach, the area within the crosswalk and any area beyond the designated stop line or yield line constitute part of the intersection. (c)Where a crosswalk is designated on a roadway on the departure from the intersection, the intersection includes the area that extends to the far side of the crosswalk. (R.C. § 4511.01(KK)) LANE-USE CONTROL SIGNAL. A signal face or comparable display on a full-matrix changeable message sign that displays indications to permit or prohibit the use of specific lanes of a roadway or a shoulder where driving is sometimes authorized or to indicate the impending prohibitio n of such use. (R.C. § 4511.01(AAAA)) LANED STREET OR HIGHWAY. A street or highway the roadway of which is divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for vehicular traffic. (R.C. § 4511.01(GG)) LIMITED DRIVING PRIVILEGES. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 4501.01. (R.C. § 4511.01(LLLL)) MANAGER. The official established and provided for in Article V of the Dublin Charter. MEDIAN. The portion of a highway separating opposing directions of the traveled way or the area between two roadways of a divided highway, measured from edge of traveled way to edge of traveled way. The median excludes turn lanes. The width of a median may be different between intersections, interchanges, and at opposite approaches of the same intersection. (R.C. § 4511.01(NNN)) MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLE OR MOTOR SCOOTER. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 4501.01. (R.C. § 4511.01(LLLL)) MOTOR VEHICLE. Every vehicle propelled or drawn by power other than muscular power, except motorized bicycles, electric bicycles, road rollers, traction engines, power shovels, power cranes and other equipment used in construction work and not designed for or employed in general highway transportation, hole-digging machinery, well-drilling machinery, ditch-digging machinery, farm machinery, and trailers designed and used exclusively to transport a boat between a place of storage and 2026 S-57 10 Dublin - Traffic Code a marina, or in and around a marina, when drawn or towed on a street or highway for a distance of no more than ten miles and at a speed of 25 miles per hour or less. (R.C. § 4511.01(B)) MOTORCYCLE. Every motor vehicle, other than a tractor, having a seat or saddle for the use of the operator and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, including but not limited to, motor vehicles known as "motor-driven cycle," "motor scooter," "autocycle," "cab- enclosed motorcycle," or "motorcycle" without regard to weight or brake horsepower. (R.C. § 4511.01(C)) MOTORIZED BICYCLE or MOPED. Any vehicle having either two tandem wheels or one wheel in the front and two wheels in the rear, that may be pedaled, and that is equipped with a helper motor of not more than 50 cubic centimeters piston displacement that produces not more than one brake horsepower and is capable of propelling the vehicle at a speed of no greater than 20 miles per hour on a level surface. The terms do not include an electric bicycle. (R.C. § 4511.01(H)) MULTI-WHEEL AGRICULTURAL TRACTOR. A type of agricultural tractor that has two or more wheels or tires on each side of one axle at the rear of the tractor, is designed or used for drawing other vehicles or wheeled machinery, has no provision for carrying loads independently of the drawn vehicles or machinery, and is used principally for agricultural purposes. (R.C. § 4511.01(GGG)) NATURAL RESOURCES OFFICER. An officer appointed pursuant to R.C. § 1501.24. (R.C. § 4511.01(XXX)) OPERATE. To cause or have caused movement of a vehicle. (R.C. § 4511.01(HHH)) PARK or PARKING. The standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading merchandise or passengers. PEDESTRIAN. Any person on foot, in a motorized or non-motorized wheelchair, or using another equivalent device, such as skates or a skateboard. The term includes a personal delivery device as defined in R.C. § 4511.513 unless the context clearly suggests otherwise. (R.C. § 4511.01(X)) PERSON. Every natural person, firm, copartnership, association or corporation. (R.C. § 4511.01(W)) POLE TRAILER. Every trailer or semitrailer attached to the towing vehicle by means of a reach, pole or by being boomed or otherwise secured to the towing vehicle, and ordinarily used for transporting long or irregular shaped loads such as poles, pipes and structural members capable, generally, of sustaining themselves as beams between the supporting connections. (R.C. § 4511.01(O)) POLICE OFFICER. Every officer authorized to direct or regulate traffic, or to make arrests for violations of traffic regulations. (R.C. § 4511.01(Z)) 2026 S-57 General Provisions 10A PREDICATE MOTOR VEHICLE OR TRAFFIC OFFENSE. Any of the following: (1) A violation of R.C. §§ 4511.03, 4511.051, 4511.12, 4511.132, 4511.16, 4511.20, 4511.201, 4511.21, 4511.211, 4511.213, 4511.22, 4511.23, 4511.25, 4511.26, 4511.27, 4511.28, 4511.29, 4511.30, 4511.31, 4511.32, 4511.33, 4511.34, 4511.35, 4511.36, 4511.37, 4511.38, 4511.39, 4511.40, 4511.41, 4511.42, 4511.43, 4511.431, 4511.432, 4511.44, 4511.441, 4511.451, 4511.452, 4511.46, 4511.47, 4511.48, 4511.481, 4511.49, 4511.50, 4511.511, 4511.53, 4511.54, 4511.55, 4511.56, 4511.57, 4511.58, 4511.59, 4511.60, 4511.61, 4511.64, 4511.66, 4511.661, 4511.68, 4511.70, 4511.701, 4511.71, 4511.711, 4511.712, 4511.713, 4511.72, 4511.73, 4511.763, 4511.771, 4511.78, or 4511.84; (2)A violation of R.C. §§ 4511.17(A)(2), 4511.51(A) to (D), or 4511.74(A); (3)A violation of any provision of R.C. §§ 4511.01 to 4511.76 for which no penalty otherwise is provided in the section that contains the provision violated; (4)A violation of R.C. § 4511.214; (5)A violation of a municipal ordinance that is substantially similar to any section or provision set forth or described in division (1), (2), (3), or (4) of this definition. (R.C. § 4511.01(III)) PRIVATE ROAD. Every way or place in private ownership used for vehicular travel by the owner, and those having express or implied permission from the owner, but not by other persons. (R.C. § 4511.01(DD)) PUBLIC SAFETY VEHICLE. Any of the following: (1)Ambulances, including private ambulance companies under contract to a municipal corporation, township, or county, and private ambulances and nontransport vehicles bearing license plates issued under R.C. § 4503.49; (2)Motor vehicles used by public law enforcement officers or other persons sworn to enforce the criminal and traffic laws of the state or the municipality; (3)Any motor vehicle when properly identified as required by the Ohio Director of Public Safety, when used in response to fire emergency calls or to provide emergency medical service to ill or injured persons, and when operated by a duly qualified person who is a member of a volunteer rescue service or a volunteer fire department, and who is on duty pursuant to the rules or directives of that service. The Ohio Fire Marshal shall be designated by the Ohio Director of Public Safety as the certifying agency for all public safety vehicles described in this division (3); (4)Vehicles used by fire departments, including motor vehicles when used by volunteer firemen responding to emergency calls in the fire department service when identified as required by the Ohio Director of Public Safety; 2026 S-57 10B Dublin - Traffic Code (5)Any vehicle used to transport or provide emergency medical service to an ill or injured person, when certified as a public safety vehicle, shall be considered a public safety vehicle when transporting an ill or injured person to a hospital regardless of whether such vehicle has already passed a hospital; (6)Vehicles used by the Motor Carrier Enforcement Unit for the enforcement of orders and rules of the Public Utilities Commission as specified in R.C. § 5503.34. (R.C. § 4511.01(E)) RAILROAD. A carrier of persons or property operating upon rails or tracks placed principally on a private right-of-way. (R.C. § 4511.01(P)) RAILROAD SIGN OR SIGNAL. Any sign, signal, or device erected by authority of a public body or official or by a railroad, and intended to give notice of the presence of railroad tracks or the approach of a train. (R.C. § 4511.01(SS)) RESIDENCE DISTRICT. The territory, not comprising a business district, fronting on a street or highway, including the street or highway, where, for a distance of 300 feet or more, the front age is improved with residences or residences and buildings in use for business. (R.C. § 4511.01(OO)) RIDESHARING ARRANGEMENT. The transportation of persons in a motor vehicle where such transportation is incidental to another purpose of a volunteer driver and includes ridesharing arrangements known as carpools, vanpools, and buspools. RIGHT-OF-WAY. Either of the following, as the context requires: (1)The right of a vehicle or pedestrian to proceed uninterruptedly in a lawful manner in the direction in which it or he is moving in preference to another vehicle or pedestrian approaching from a different direction into its or his path; (2)A general term denoting land, property or the interest therein, usually in the configuration of a strip, acquired for or devoted to transportation purposes. When used in this context, RIGHT-OF- WAY includes the roadway, shoulders or berm, ditch, and slopes extending to the right-of-way limits under the control of the state or local authority. (R.C. § 4511.01(UU)) ROAD SERVICE VEHICLE. Wreckers, utility repair vehicles, and state, county, and municipal service vehicles equipped with visual signals by means of flashing, rotating, or oscillating lights. ROADWAY. That portion of a highway improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel and parking lanes, not including the berm, sidewalk, or shoulder, even if the berm, sidewalk, or shoulder is used by a person operating a bicycle or other human-powered vehicle. If a highway includes two or more separate roadways, the term means any such roadway separately but not all such roadways collectively. (R.C. § 4511.01(EE)) 2026 S-57 General Provisions 10C ROUNDABOUT. A circular intersection with a yield control at each entry, which permits a vehicle on the circulatory roadway to proceed, with deflection of the approaching vehicles counter-clockwise around a central island. (R.C. § 4511.01(JJJJ)) SAFETY ZONE. The area or space officially set apart within a roadway for the exclusive use of pedestrians and protected or marked or indicated by adequate signs as to be plainly visible at all times. (R.C. § 4511.01(MM)) SCHOOL BUS. Every bus designed for carrying more than nine passengers that is owned by a public, private, or governmental agency or institution of learning and operated for the transportation of children to or from a school session or a school function, or owned by a private person and operated for compensation for the transportation of children to or from a school session or a school function. The term does not include any of the following: (1)A bus operated by a municipally owned transportation system, a mass transit company operating exclusively within the territorial limits of a municipal corporation, or within such limits and the territorial limits of municipal corporations immediately contiguous to such municipal corporation, nor a common passenger carrier certified by the public utilities commission unless such bus is devoted exclusively to the transportation of children to and from a school session or a school function; (2)A van or bus used by a licensed child care center or type A family child care home to transport children from the child care center or type A family child care home to a school if the van or bus does not have more than 15 children in the van or bus at any time; (3)An alternative vehicle as defined in R.C. § 4511.76. (R.C. § 4511.01(F)) SEMITRAILER. Every vehicle designed or used for carrying persons or property with another and separate motor vehicle so that in operation a part of its own weight or that of its load, or both, rests upon and is carried by another vehicle. (R.C. § 4511.01(N)) SHARED-USE PATH. A bikeway outside the traveled way and physically separated from motorized vehicular traffic by an open space or barrier and either within the highway right-of-way or within an independent alignment. A shared-use path also may be used by pedestrians, including skaters, joggers, users of manual and motorized wheelchairs, and other authorized motorized and non-motorized users. A shared-use path does not include any trail that is intended to be used primarily for mountain biking, hiking, equestrian use, or other similar uses, or any other single track or natural surface trail that has historically been reserved for non-motorized use. (R.C. § 4511.01(PPP)) SHOULDER. A longitudinal area contiguous with the traveled way that is used for accommodating vehicles that are stopped for an emergency and for lateral support of base and surface courses; graded for emergency stopping; either paved or unpaved; and when paved, may be open for part-time travel by some or all vehicles or may also be available for use by pedestrians or bicycles in the absence of other pedestrian or bicycle facilities. (R.C. § 4511.01(KKKK)) 2026 S-57 10D Dublin - Traffic Code SIDEWALK. That portion of a street between the curb lines, or the lateral lines of a roadway, and the adjacent property lines or easements of private property, that is paved or improved, and is intended for the use of pedestrians. (R.C. § 4511.01(FF)) SITE ROADWAY OPEN TO PUBLIC TRAVEL. A roadway or bikeway on site of a shopping center, office park, airport, school, university, sports arena, recreational park, or other similar business, government, or recreation facility that is publicly or privately owned but where the public is allowed to travel without full-time access restrictions. The term does not include a roadway where access is restricted at all times by gates or guards to residents, employees, or other specifically authorized persons, a parking area, a driving aisle within a parking area, or a private highway-rail grade crossing. (R.C. § 4511.01(OOO)) STATE. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 4501.01. (R.C. § 4511.01(LLLL)) STATE ROUTE. Every highway which is designated with an official state route number and so marked. (R.C. § 4511.01(JJ)) STOP. When required means a complete cessation of movement. STOPPING OR STANDING. (1)When prohibited means any halting of a vehicle, even momentarily, whether occupied or not, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or traffic-control device. (2)The halting of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in receiving or discharging passengers. STOP INTERSECTION. Any intersection at one or more entrances of which stop signs are erected. (R.C. § 4511.01(BBB)) STREET OR HIGHWAY. A general term for denoting a public way for purposes of travel by vehicles and vulnerable road users, including the entire area within the right-of-way. (R.C. § 4511.01(BB)) THROUGH STREET OR HIGHWAY. Every street or highway as provided in § 70.24. (R.C. § 4511.01(HH)) THRUWAY. A through street or highway whose entire roadway is reserved for through traffic and on which roadway parking is prohibited. (R.C. § 4511.01(AAA)) TRAFFIC. Pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, vehicles, streetcars, and other devices, either singly or together, while using for purposes of travel any highway or site roadway open to public travel. (R.C. § 4511.01(TT)) 2026 S-57 General Provisions 10E TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES. A flagger, sign, signal, marking, channelization device, or other device that uses colors, shapes, symbols, words, sounds, or tactile information for the primary purpose of communicating a regulatory, warning, or guidance message to road users on a street, highway, site roadway open to public travel, pedestrian facility, bikeway, or pathway. (R.C. § 4511.01(QQ)) TRAFFIC-CONTROL SIGNAL. A highway traffic signal placed at an intersection, movable bridge, fire station, mid-block crosswalk, alternating one-way sections of a single lane road, private driveway, or other location that requires conflicting traffic to be directed to stop and permitted to proceed in an orderly manner. The term includes a vehicular signal indication, a pedestrian signal indication, and a bicycle symbol signal indication. The term does not include an emergency-vehicle hybrid beacon or a pedestrian hybrid beacon. (R.C. § 4511.01(RR)) TRAILER. Every vehicle designed or used for carrying persons or property wholly on its own structure and for being drawn by a motor vehicle, including any such vehicle when formed by or operated as a combination of a semitrailer and a vehicle of the dolly type, such as that commonly known as a trailer dolly, a vehicle used to transport agricultural produce or agricultural production materials between a local place of storage or supply and the farm when drawn or towed on a street or highway at a speed greater than 25 miles per hour, and a vehicle designed and used exclusively to transport a boat between a place of storage and a marina, or in and around a marina, when drawn or towed on a street or highway for a distance of more than ten miles or at a speed of more than 25 miles per hour. (R.C. § 4511.01(M)) TRAIN. One or more locomotives coupled, with or without cars, that operates on rails or tracks and to which all other traffic is required by law to yield the right-of-way at highway-rail grade crossings. (R.C. § 4511.01(Q)) TRUCK. Every motor vehicle, except trailers and semitrailers, designed and used to carry property. (R.C. § 4511.01(K)) TWO-STAGE BICYCLE TURN BOX. A designated area at an intersection that is intended to provide bicyclists a place to wait for traffic to clear before proceeding in a different direction of travel. (R.C. § 4511.01(CCCC)) URBAN DISTRICT. The territory contiguous to and including any street or highway which is built up with structures devoted to business, industry or dwelling houses situated at intervals of less than 100 feet for a distance of a quarter of a mile or more, and the character of such territory is indicated by official traffic-control devices. (R.C. § 4511.01(PP)) VEHICLE. Every device, including a bicycle, motorized bicycle, and an electric bicycle, in, upon, or by which any person or property may be transported or drawn upon a highway. The term does not include any motorized wheelchair, any electric personal assistive mobility device, any low-speed micromobility device, any personal delivery device as defined in R.C. § 4511.513, any device that is moved by power collected from overhead electric trolley wires or that is used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks, or any device that is moved by human power. (R.C. § 4511.01(A)) 2026 S-57 10F Dublin - Traffic Code WASTE COLLECTION VEHICLE. A vehicle used in the collection of garbage, refuse, trash, or recyclable materials. (R.C. § 4511.01(RRR)) WHEELCHAIR, MOTORIZED. Any self-propelled vehicle designed for, and used by, a handicapped person and that is incapable of a speed in excess of eight miles per hour. (R.C. § 4511.01(EEE)) WILDLIFE OFFICER. An officer designated pursuant to R.C. § 1531.13. (R.C. § 4511.01(YYY)) ('80 Code, Chapter 301) § 70.02 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWFUL ORDER OF POLICE OFFICER; FLEEING. (A)No person shall fail to comply with any lawful order or direction of any police officer invested with authority to direct, control or regulate traffic. (B)No person shall operate a motor vehicle so as willfully to elude or flee a police officer after receiving a visible or audible signal from a police officer to bring the person’s motor vehicle to a stop. (C)(1)Whoever violates this section is guilty of failure to comply with an order or signal of a police officer. (2)A violation of division (A) of this section is a misdemeanor of the first degree. (3)Except as provided in divisions (C)(4) and (C)(5) of this section, a violation of division (B) of this section is a felony to be prosecuted under appropriate state law. (4)A violation of division (B) of this section is a felony and shall be prosecuted under appropriate state law if the jury or judge as trier of fact finds by proof beyond a reasonable doubt that in committing the offense, the offender was fleeing immediately after the commission of a felony. (5)(a)A violation of division (B) of this section is a felony and shall be prosecuted under appropriate state law if the jury or judge as trier of fact finds any of the following by proof beyond a reasonable doubt: 1.The operation of the motor vehicle by the offender was a proximate cause of serious physical harm to persons or property. 2.The operation of the motor vehicle by the offender caused a substantial risk of serious physical harm to persons or property. (b)If a police officer pursues an offender who is violating division (B) of this section and division (C)(5)(a) of this section applies, the sentencing court, in determining the seriousness of an offender’s conduct for purposes of sentencing the offender for a violation of division (B) of this section, 2026 S-57 General Provisions 10G shall consider, along with the factors set forth in R.C. §§ 2929.12 and 2929.13 that are required to be considered, all of the following: 1.The duration of the pursuit; 2.The distance of the pursuit; 3.The rate of speed at which the offender operated the motor vehicle during the pursuit; 4.Whether the offender failed to stop for traffic lights or stop signs during the pursuit; 5.The number of traffic lights or stop signs for which the offender failed to stop during the pursuit; 6.Whether the offender operated the motor vehicle during the pursuit without lighted lights during a time when lighted lights are required; 7.Whether the offender committed a moving violation during the pursuit; 8.The number of moving violations the offender committed during the pursuit; 2026 S-57 10H Dublin - Traffic Code General Provisions 14C commits the offense while distracted and the distracting activity is a contributing factor to the commission of the offense, the offender is subject to the additional fine established under § 70.99(B). (R.C. § 4511.121(D)) (3)Whoever violates division (F) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree on a first offense and a misdemeanor of the third degree on each subsequent offense. (R.C. § 4549.081(C)) Penalty, see § 70.99 § 70.24 THROUGH STREETS; STOP AND YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY SIGNS. (A)All state routes are hereby designated as through highways, provided that stop signs, yield signs, or highway traffic signals shall be erected at all intersections with such through highways by the Department of Transportation as to highways under its jurisdiction and by local authorities as to highways under their jurisdiction, except as otherwise provided in this section. Where two or more state routes that are through highways intersect, and no highway traffic signal is in operation, stop signs or yield signs shall be erected at one or more entrances thereto by the Department or by local authorities having jurisdiction, except as otherwise provided in this section. Whenever the Director of 2026 S-57 14D Dublin - Traffic Code General Provisions 15 Transportation determines on the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation that stop signs are necessary to stop traffic on a through highway for safe and efficient operation, nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent such installations. When circumstances warrant, the Director also may omit stop signs on roadways intersecting through highways under the Director’s jurisdiction. Before the Director either installs or removes a stop sign under this division, the Director shall give notice, in writing, of that proposed action to the affected local authority at least 30 days before installing or removing the stop sign. (B)Other streets or highways, or portions thereof, are hereby designated as through highways if they are within the municipality, if they have a continuous length of more than one mile between the limits of the street or highway or portion thereof, and if they have stop or yield signs or highway traffic signals at the entrances of the majority of intersecting streets or highways. For purposes of this section, the limits of the street or highway, or portion thereof, shall be the municipal corporation line, the physical terminus of the street or highway, or any point on the streets or highway at which vehicular traffic thereon is required by regulatory signs to stop or yield to traffic on the intersecting street, provided, that in residence districts, the municipality may by ordinance designate such street or highway, or portion thereof, not to be a through highway and thereafter the affected residence district shall be indicated by official traffic control devices. Where two or more through highways designated under this division intersect and no highway traffic signal is in operation, stop signs or yield signs shall be erected at one or more entrances thereto by the Department or by local authorities having jurisdiction, except as otherwise provided in this section. (C)The Department or local authorities having jurisdiction need not erect stop signs at intersections they find to be so constructed as to permit traffic to safely enter a through highway without coming to a stop. Signs shall be erected at such intersections indicating that the operator of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to or merge with all traffic proceeding on the through highway. (D)Local authorities, with reference to highways under their jurisdiction, may designate additional through highways, and shall erect stop signs, yield signs, or highway traffic signals at all streets and highways intersecting such through highways, or may designate any intersection as a stop or yield intersection, and shall erect like signs at one or more entrances to the intersection. (R.C. § 4511.65) ('80 Code, § 313.02) § 70.25 TRAFFIC-CONTROL SIGNAL TERMS AND LIGHTS. Highway traffic signal indications for vehicles and pedestrians shall have the following meanings: (A)Steady green signal indication. (1)(a)Vehicular traffic facing a circular green signal indication is permitted to proceed straight through or turn right or left or make a u-turn movement except as such movement is modified by a lane-use sign, turn prohibition sign, lane marking, roadway design, separate turn signal indication, or other traffic control device. Such vehicular traffic, including vehicles turning right or left or making a u-turn movement, shall yield the right-of-way to both of the following: 2026 S-57 16 Dublin - Traffic Code 1.Pedestrians lawfully within an associated crosswalk; 2.Other vehicles lawfully within the intersection. (b)In addition, vehicular traffic turning left or making a u-turn movement to the left shall yield the right-of-way to other vehicles approaching from the opposite direction so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard during the time when such turning vehicle is moving across or within the intersection. (2)Vehicular traffic facing a green arrow signal indication, displayed alone or in combination with another signal indication, is permitted to cautiously enter the intersection only to make the movement indicated by such arrow, or such other movement as is permitted by other indications displayed at the same time. Such vehicular traffic, including vehicles turning right or left or making a u-turn movement, shall yield the right-of-way to both of the following: (a)Pedestrians lawfully within an associated crosswalk; (b)Other traffic lawfully using the intersection. (3)(a)Unless otherwise directed by a pedestrian signal indicatio n, as provided in R.C. § 4511.14, pedestrians facing a circular green signal indication are permitted to proceed across the roadway within any marked or unmarked associated crosswalk. The pedestrian shall yield the right-of-way to vehicles lawfully within the intersection or so close as to create an immediate hazard at the time that the green signal indication is first displayed. (b)Pedestrians facing a green arrow signal indication, unless otherwise directed by a pedestrian signal indication or other traffic control device, shall not cross the roadway. (B)Steady yellow signal indication. (1)Vehicular traffic facing a steady circular yellow signal indication is thereby warned that the related green movement or the related flashing arrow movement is being terminated or that a steady red signal indication will be exhibited immediately thereafter when vehicular traffic shall not enter the intersection. The provisions governing vehicular operation under the movement being terminated shall continue to apply while the steady circular yellow signal indication is displayed. (2)Vehicular traffic facing a steady yellow arrow signal indication is thereby warned that the related green arrow movement or the related flashing arrow movement is being terminated. The provisions governing vehicular operation under the movement being terminated shall continue to apply while the steady yellow arrow signal indication is displayed. (3)Pedestrians facing a steady circular yellow or yellow arrow signal indication, unless otherwise directed by a pedestrian signal indication as provided in R.C. § 4511.14 or other traffic control device, shall not start to cross the roadway. 2012 S-32 General Provisions 18A intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering the intersection. The right to proceed shall be subject to the provisions that are applicable after making a stop at a stop sign. (2)Pedestrians facing any flashing red signal indication at an intersection, unless otherwise directed by a pedestrian signal indication or other traffic control device, are permitted to proceed across the roadway within any marked or unmarked associated crosswalk. Pedestrians shall yield the right-of-way to vehicles lawfully within the intersection at the time that the flashing red signal indication is first displayed. (3)When a flashing circular red signal indication is displayed as a beacon to supplement another traffic control device, road users are notified that there is a need to pay additional attention to the message contained thereon or that the regulatory requirements of the other traffic control device, which might not be applicable at all times, are currently applicable. Use of this signal indication shall be limited to supplementing stop, do not enter, or wrong way signs, and to applications where compliance with the supplemented traffic control device requires a stop at a designated point. (4)Vehicular traffic, on an approach to an intersection, facing a flashing red arrow signal indication and if intending to turn in the direction indicated by the arrow, shall stop at a clearly marked stop line; but if there is no stop line, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection; or if there is no crosswalk, at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering the intersection. The right to proceed shall be subject to the provisions that are applicable after making a stop at a stop sign. (G)Transit vehicle signal indication. (1)Light rail and mass transit system bus traffic, on an approach to an intersection from a designated busway or other designated transit vehicle lane or tracks shall do all of the following: (a)Stop when facing a steady horizontal white line; (b)Proceed straight ahead when facing a steady vertical white line; (c)Only turn or proceed left when facing a steady diagonal white line that begins in the lower right corner and angles up and to the left; (d)Only turn or proceed right when facing a steady diagonal white line that begins in the lower left corner and angles up and to the right; (e)Prepare to stop when facing a flashing vertical white line. (2)As used in division (G)(1) of this section, “mass transit system” and “bus” have the same meanings as in R.C. § 4511.78. (H)In the event an official highway traffic signal is erected and maintained at a place other than an intersection, the provisions of this section shall be applicable except as to those provisions which by their 2026 S-57 18B Dublin - Traffic Code nature can have no application. Any stop required shall be made at a sign or marking on the pavement indicating where the stop shall be made, but in the absence of any such sign or marking the stop shall be made at the signal. (I)This section does not apply at railroad grade crossings. Conduct of drivers of vehicles approaching railroad grade crossings shall be governed by R.C. §§ 4511.61 and 4511.62. (R.C. § 4511.13) ('80 Code, § 313.03) Penalty, see § 70.99 § 70.26 LANE USE CONTROL SIGNALS OVER INDIVIDUAL LANES. The meanings of lane-use control signal indications are as follows: (A)A steady downward green arrow means that the lane over which the arrow signal indication is located is open to vehicle travel in that direction. (B)A steady yellow “X” means that the lane over which the signal indication is located is about to be closed to vehicle traffic in that direction and will be followed by a steady red “X” signal indication, either within the same signal face or in a downstream signal face. (C)A steady white two-way left-turn arrow means that the lane over which the signal indication is located is open to traffic making a left turn from either direction of travel, but not for through travel. (D)A steady white one-way left-turn arrow means that the lane over which the signal indication is located is open to traffic making a left turn in that direction, without opposing turns in the same lane, but not for through travel. (E)A steady red “X” means that the lane over which the signal indication is located is closed to vehicle traffic in the direction viewed by the road user. (R.C. § 4511.131) ('80 Code, § 313.04) Penalty, see § 70.99 § 70.27 PEDESTRIAN CONTROL SIGNALS. Whenever special pedestrian-control signals exhibiting the words “walk” or “don’t walk”, or the symbol of a walking person or an upraised palm are in place, these signals shall indicate the following instructions: (A)A steady walking person signal indication, which symbolizes “walk”, means that a pedestrian facing the signal indication is permitted to start to cross the roadway in the direction of the signal indication, possibly in conflict with turning vehicles. The pedestrian shall yield the right-of-way to vehicles lawfully within the intersection at the time that the walking person signal indication is first shown. (B)A flashing upraised hand signal indication, which symbolizes “don't walk”, means that a pedestrian shall not start to cross the roadway in the direction of the signal indication, but that any 2026 S-57 General Provisions 18C pedestrian who has already started to cross on a steady walking person signal indication shall proceed to the far side of the traveled way of the street or highway, unless otherwise directed by a traffic control device to proceed only to the median of a divided highway or only to some other island or pedestrian refuge area. (C)A steady upraised hand signal indication means that a pedestrian shall not enter the roadway in the direction of the signal indication. (D)Nothing in this section shall be construed to invalidate the continued use of pedestrian control signals utilizing the word “wait” if those signals were installed prior to March 28, 1985. (E)A flashing walking person signal indication has no meaning and shall not be used. (R.C. § 4511.14) ('80 Code, § 313.05) Penalty, see § 70.99 § 70.28 (RESERVED) § 70.29 UNAUTHORIZED SIGNS AND SIGNALS, HIDING FROM VIEW, ADVERTISING. (A)(1)No person shall place, maintain or display upon or in view of any street any unauthorized sign, signal, marking or device which purports to be, is an imitation of or resembles a traffic-control device or railroad sign or signal, or which attempts to direct the movement of traffic, or hides from view or interferes with the effectiveness of any traffic-control device or any railroad sign or signal, and no person shall place or maintain, nor shall any public authority permit upon any street any traffic sign or signal bearing thereon any commercial advertising. This section does not prohibit either the erection upon private property adjacent to streets of signs giving useful directional information and of a type that cannot be mistaken for traffic-control devices, or the erection upon private property of traffic-control devices by the owner of real property in accordance with R.C. §§ 4511.211 and 4511.432. (2)Every such prohibited sign, signal, marking or device is a public nuisance, and the Police Chief is authorized to remove it or cause it to be removed. (B)Except as otherwise provided in this division, whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree. (R.C. § 4511.16) ('80 Code, § 313.07) Penalty, see § 70.99 § 70.30 ALTERATION, INJURY, REMOVAL OF TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES. (A)No person, without lawful authority, shall do any of the following: 2026 S-57 18D Dublin - Traffic Code General Provisions 19 (1)Knowingly move, deface, damage, destroy or otherwise improperly tamper with any traffic- control device, any railroad sign or signal, or any inscription, shield or insignia on the device, sign or signal, or any part of the device, sign or signal; (2)Knowingly drive upon or over any freshly applied pavement marking material on the surface of a roadway while the marking material is in an undried condition and is marked by flags, markers, signs or other devices intended to protect it; (3)Knowingly move, damage, destroy or otherwise improperly tamper with a manhole cover. ('80 Code, § 313.08) (B)(1)Whoever violates divisions (A)(1) or (3) above is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree. If a violation of divisions (A)(1) or (3) creates a risk of physical harm to any person, the offender is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree. If a violation of divisions (A)(1) or (3) causes serious physical harm to property that is owned, leased or controlled by a state or local authority, the offender is guilty of a felony of the fourth degree and shall be prosecuted under appropriate state law. (2)Except as otherwise provided in this division, whoever violates division (A)(2) of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates division (A)(2) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates division (A)(2) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree. (R.C. § 4511.17) ('80 Code, § 313.99) Penalty, see § 70.99 § 70.31 DRIVER'S DUTIES UPON APPROACHING AMBIGUOUS OR NON-WORKING TRAFFIC SIGNAL. (A)The driver of a vehicle who approaches an intersection where traffic is controlled by highway traffic signals shall do all of the following if the signal facing the driver exhibits no colored lights or colored lighted arrows, exhibits a combination of such lights or arrows that fails to clearly indicate the assignment of right-of-way, or, if the vehicle is a bicycle or an electric bicycle, the signals are otherwise malfunctioning due to the failure of a vehicle detector to detect the presence of the bicycle or electric bicycle: (1)Stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or, if none, stop before entering the intersection; (2)Yield the right-of-way to all vehicles in the intersection or approaching on an intersecting road, if the vehicles will constitute an immediate hazard during the time the driver is moving across or within the intersection or junction of roadways. (3)Exercise ordinary care while proceeding through the intersection. 2026 S-57 20 Dublin - Traffic Code (B)Except as otherwise provided in this division, whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree. (C)If the offender commits the offense while distracted and the distracting activity is a contributing factor to the commission of the offense, the offender is subject to the additional fine established under § 70.99(B). (R.C. § 4511.132) ('80 Code, § 313.09) Penalty, see § 70.99 § 70.32 UNLAWFUL PURCHASE, POSSESSION OR SALE. (A)As used in this section, TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE means any sign, highway traffic signal or other device conforming to and placed or erected in accordance with the manual adopted under R.C. § 4511.09 by authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction, for the purpose of regulating, warning, or guiding traffic, including signs denoting the names of streets and highways, but does not mean any pavement marking. (B)No individual shall buy or otherwise possess or sell, a traffic-control device, except when one of the following applies: (1)In the course of the individual’s employment by the state or a local authority for the express or implied purpose of manufacturing, providing, erecting, moving or removing such a traffic control device; (2)In the course of the individual’s employment by any manufacturer of traffic-control devices other than a state or local authority; (3)For the purpose of demonstrating the design and function of a traffic-control device to state or local officials; (4)When the traffic-control device has been purchased from the state or a local authority at a sale of property that is no longer needed or is unfit for use; (5)The traffic-control device has been properly purchased from a manufacturer for use on private property and the person possessing the device has a sales receipt for the device or other acknowledgment of sale issued by the manufacturer. (C)This section does not preclude, and shall not be construed as precluding, prosecution for theft in violation of R.C. § 2913.02 or a municipal ordinance relating to theft, or for receiving stolen property in violation of R.C. § 2913.51 or a municipal ordinance relating to receiving stolen property. ('80 Code, § 313.10) 2026 S-57 General Provisions 21 (D)Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree. (R.C. § 4511.18) ('80 Code, § 313.99) Penalty, see § 70.99 § 70.33 SIGNAL PREEMPTION DEVICES; PROHIBITIONS. (A)As used in this section: HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE VEHICLE. A vehicle used in snow and ice removal, including a snow plow, when it is owned by a political subdivision and operated by an employee of that political subdivision. PEACE OFFICER. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 109.71(A)(1), (A)(12), (A)(14), and (A)(19). PORTABLE SIGNAL PREEMPTION DEVICE. A device that, if activated by a person, is capable of changing a highway traffic signal to green out of sequence. PUBLIC SAFETY VEHICLE. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 4511.01(E)(1), (E)(3), and (E)(4). (B)Except as provided in divisions (C) and (D) of this section: (1)No person shall possess a portable signal preemption device. (2)No person shall use a portable signal preemption device to affect the operation of the highway traffic signal. (C)Division (B)(1) of this section does not apply to any of the following persons: (1)A peace officer; (2)A state highway patrol trooper; (3)A person while occupying a public safety vehicle; (4)The authorized employee operator of a highway maintenance vehicle. (D)Division (B)(2) of this section does not apply under either of the following circumstances: (1)When a person listed in divisions (C)(1) to (C)(3) of this section is responding to an emergency call; (2)When a person listed in division (C)(4) of this section is responding to an emergency level two or level three weather event. 2026 S-57 22 Dublin - Traffic Code (E)Whoever violates division (B)(1) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. Whoever violates division (B)(2) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree. (R.C. § 4511.031) § 70.34 BICYCLE SYMBOL SIGNAL INDICATIONS. Bicycle symbol signal indications have the following meanings: (A)A steady green bicycle signal indication means that bicyclists are permitted to enter the intersection only to make the movement indicated by the lane-use arrow displayed on the bicycle signal sign that is located immediately adjacent to the bicycle signal face. Bicyclists proceeding into the intersection during the display of the indication shall yield the right-of-way to both of the following: (1)Pedestrians lawfully within an associated crosswalk; (2)Other vehicles lawfully within the intersection. (B)A steady yellow bicycle signal indication means that bicyclists are warned that the related green movement is being terminated and that a steady red bicycle signal indication will be displayed immediately thereafter when bicyclists shall not enter the intersection. The provisions governing bicyclist operations under the movement being terminated continue to apply while the steady yellow bicycle signal indication is displayed. (C)(1)A steady red bicycle signal indication means that bicyclists shall not enter the intersection to make the movement indicated by the lane-use arrow displayed on the bicycle signal sign that is located immediately adjacent to the bicycle signal face. Unless the bicyclist is entering the intersection to make another movement permitted by another bicycle symbol signal indication, the bicyclist shall stop at a clearly marked stop line; but if there is no stop line, shall stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection; or if there is no crosswalk, shall stop before entering the intersection; and shall remain stopped until a green bicycle signal indication to proceed is displayed. (2)Except when a traffic control device is in place prohibiting a turn on red, bicyclists facing a steady red bicycle signal indication are permitted to enter the intersection to turn right if there are no approach lanes for motor vehicle traffic to their right. The right to proceed with the turn is subject to the provisions that are applicable after making a stop at a stop sign. (D)A flashing green bicycle signal indication and a flashing yellow bicycle signal indication have no meaning and shall not be used. (E)A flashing red bicycle signal indication means that bicyclists shall stop at a clearly marked stop line; but if there is no stop line, shall stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection; or if there is no crosswalk, shall stop at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the bicyclists have a view of approaching traffic on that roadway before entering the intersection. The right to make the movement indicated by the lane-use arrow displayed on the bicycle signal sign that is 2026 S-57 General Provisions 22A located immediately adjacent to the bicycle signal face is subject to the provisions that are applicable after making a stop at a stop sign. (R.C. § 4511.15) ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT § 70.45 DIVISION OF TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AND SAFETY CREATED. Pursuant to R.C. §§ 737.021 and 737.022, a Division of Traffic Engineering and Safety is hereby created, and the Manager shall be the executive head of such Division. ('80 Code, § 305.01) § 70.46 POWERS OF THE MANAGER. (A)The Manager is hereby empowered to: (1)Designate any street or highway as a through street or highway and require that all vehicles stop or yield the right-of-way as may be required before entering the same; or in residence districts designate certain streets or highways or portions thereof not to be through streets or highways despite the erection of stop signs or other official traffic-control devices at intersecting streets. 2026 S-57 22B Dublin - Traffic Code Licensing Provisions 26A thereafter, provided such person was a licensee under such sections at the time the person commenced the person's active duty or service. This section does not prevent such a person or the person's spouse or dependent from making an application, as provided in R.C. § 4507.10(C), for the renewal of a driver’s license or motorcycle operator’s endorsement or as provided in R.C. § 4506.14 for the renewal of a commercial driver’s license during the period of the person’s active duty or service. (7)Whoever violates division (C)(3) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree. (R.C. § 4507.03) Penalty, see § 70.99 § 71.02 (RESERVED) § 71.03 DRIVING WITH TEMPORARY INSTRUCTION PERMIT WITHOUT LICENSED DRIVER. (A)No person, who is the holder of a temporary instruction permit, issued by the Ohio Registrar of Motor Vehicles pursuant to R.C. § 4507.05, shall drive a motor vehicle upon a street or highway, except when having such permit in his immediate possession and when accompanied by a licensed operator who is actually occupying a seat beside the driver. ('80 Code, § 335.03) (B)Whoever violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree. (R.C. §§ 4507.99(F)) ('80 Code, § 335.99) Penalty, see § 70.99 § 71.04 PROHIBITED ACTS. (A)No person shall do any of the following: (1)Display, or cause or permit to be displayed, or possess any identification card, driver's or commercial driver's license, temporary instruction permit or commercial driver's license temporary instruction permit knowing the same to be fictitious, or to have been canceled, suspended or altered; (2)Lend to a person not entitled thereto, or knowingly permit a person not entitled thereto to use any identification card, driver's or commercial driver's license, temporary instruction permit or commercial driver's license temporary instruction permit issued to the person so lending or permitting the use thereof; (3)Display or represent as one's own, any identification card, driver's or commercial driver's license, temporary instruction permit or commercial driver's license temporary instruction permit not issued to the person so displaying the same; 2021 S-50 26B Dublin - Traffic Code (4)Fail to surrender to the Registrar of Motor Vehicles, upon the Registrar’s demand, any identification card, driver's or commercial driver's license, temporary instruction permit or commercial driver's license temporary instruction permit that has been suspended or canceled; (5)In any application for an identification card, driver’s or commercial driver’s license, temporary instruction permit, or commercial driver’s license temporary instruction permit or any renewal, reprint, or duplicate thereof, knowingly conceal a material fact or present any statement required under R.C. § 4507.08 or 4507.081 when knowing the same to be false or fictitious. ('80 Code, § 335.04) (B)Whoever violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree. (R.C. §§ 4507.30) ('80 Code, § 335.99) Penalty, see § 70.99 2026 S-57 Licensing Provisions 31 (7)Operate in this state a motor vehicle knowing that the certificate of title to the vehicle or ownership of the vehicle as otherwise reflected in the automated title processing system has been canceled. (B)This section does not apply to persons engaged in the business of warehousing or transporting motor vehicles for the purpose of salvage disposition. (R.C. § 4505.18) ('80 Code, § 335.08) (C)Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree. ('80 Code, § 335.99) Penalty, see § 70.99 § 71.09 DISPLAY OF LICENSE PLATES. (A)(1)Subject to R.C. § 4503.211, no person who is the owner or operator of a motor vehicle shall fail to display in plain view on the rear of the motor vehicle a license plate that displays the distinctive number and registration mark assigned to the motor vehicle by the Ohio Director of Public Safety, including any county identification sticker and any validation sticker when required by and issued under R.C. §§ 4503.19 and 4503.191. However, a commercial tractor shall display the license plate on the front of the commercial tractor. (2)The license plate shall be securely fastened so as not to swing, and shall not be covered by any material that obstructs its visibility. (3)Subject to R.C. § 4503.211, no person to whom a temporary motor vehicle license registration has been issued for the use of a motor vehicle under R.C. § 4503.182, and no operator of that motor vehicle, shall fail to display the temporary motor vehicle license registration in plain view from the rear of the vehicle either in the rear window or on an external rear surface of the motor vehicle. (4)No person shall cover a temporary motor vehicle license registration by any material that obstructs its visibility. (R.C. § 4503.21(A)) 2026 S-57 32 Dublin - Traffic Code (B)Except as otherwise provided by R.C. §§ 4503.103, 4503.107, 4503.173, 4503.41, 4503.43, and 4503.46, no person who is the owner or chauffeur of a motor vehicle operated or driven upon the public roads or highways shall fail to file annually the application for registration or to pay the tax therefor. (R.C. § 4503.11(A)) (C)(1)Within 30 days of becoming a resident of this state, any person who owns a motor vehicle operated or driven upon the public roads or highways shall register the vehicle in this state. If such a person fails to register a vehicle owned by the person, the person shall not operate any motor vehicle in this state under a license issued by another state. (2)For purposes of division (D)(1) of this section, RESIDENT means any person to whom any of the following applies: (a)The person maintains their principal residence in this state and does not reside in this state as a result of the person’s active service in the United States armed forces. (b)The person is determined by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to be a resident in accordance with standards adopted by the Registrar under R.C. § 4507.01. (R.C. § 4503.111(A), (C)) (D)Upon the transfer of ownership of a motor vehicle, the registration of the motor vehicle expires, and the original owner immediately shall remove the license plates from the motor vehicle, except as otherwise provided in R.C. § 4503.12. (R.C. § 4503.12(A)) (E)No person shall park or operate upon the public streets or highways a motor vehicle acquired from a former owner who has registered the motor vehicle, while the motor vehicle displays the distinctive number or identification mark assigned to it upon its original registration. (R.C. § 4549.11(A)) (F)No person who is the owner of a motor vehicle and a resident of Ohio shall park or operate the motor vehicle upon the public streets or highways, while it displays a distinctive number or identification mark issued by or under the authority of another state, without complying with the laws of Ohio relating to the registration and identification of motor vehicles. (R.C. § 4549.12(A)) (G)No person shall park or operate any vehicle upon any public street or highway upon which is displayed an expired license plate or an expired validation sticker. 2024 S-55 Licensing Provisions 32C driver’s license, commercial driver’s license, temporary instruction permit, probationary license, or nonresident operating privilege from the range specified in R.C. § 4510.02(A)(7). (b)1.Except as provided in division (A)(4)(b)2. or (A)(4)(b)3. of this section, the court, in addition to any other penalty that it imposes on the offender and if the vehicle is registered in the offender’s name and if, within three years of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one violation of this section, R.C. § 4510.11, 4510.111 or 4510.16, or a substantially equivalent municipal ordinance, the court, in addition to or independent of any other sentence that it imposes upon the offender, may order the immobilization of the vehicle involved in the offense for 30 days and the impoundment of that vehicle’s license plates for 30 days in accordance with R.C. § 4503.233. 2.If the vehicle is registered in the offender’s name and if, within three years of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to two violations of this section, or any combination of two violations of this section, R.C. § 4510.11, 4510.111 or 4510.16, or of a substantially similar municipal ordinance, the court, in addition to any other sentence that it imposes on the offender, may order the immobilization of the vehicle involved in the offense for 60 days and the impoundment of that vehicle’s license plates for 60 days in accordance with R.C. § 4503.233. 3.If the vehicle is registered in the offender’s name and if, within three years of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to three or more violations of this section, or any combination of three or more violations of this section or R.C. § 4510.11, 4510.111 or 4510.16, or of a substantially similar municipal ordinance, the court, in addition to any other sentence that it imposes on the offender, may order the criminal forfeiture of the vehicle involved in the offense to the state. (5)Any order for immobilization and impoundment under this section shall be issued and enforced under R.C. §§ 4503.233 and 4507.02, as applicable. The court shall not release a vehicle from immobilization ordered under this section unless the court is presented with current proof of financial responsibility with respect to that vehicle. (6)Any order of criminal forfeiture under this section shall be issued and enforced under R.C. § 4503.234. Upon receipt of the copy of the order from the court, neither the Registrar of Motor Vehicles nor a deputy registrar shall accept any application for the registration or transfer of registration of any motor vehicle owned or leased by the person named in the declaration of forfeiture. The period of registration denial shall be five years after the date of the order, unless, during that period, the court having jurisdiction of the offense that led to the order terminates the forfeiture and notifies the registrar of the termination. The registrar then shall take necessary measures to permit the person to register a vehicle owned or leased by the person or to transfer registration of the vehicle. (7)The offender shall provide the court with proof of financial responsibility as defined in R.C. § 4509.01. If the offender fails to provide that proof of financial responsibility, then, in addition to any other penalties provided by law, the court may order restitution pursuant to § 130.99(G) or R.C. § 2929.28 in an amount not exceeding $5,000 for any economic loss arising from an accident or collision 2015 S-38 32D Dublin - Traffic Code that was the direct and proximate result of the offender’s operation of the vehicle before, during, or after committing the offense for which the offender is sentenced under this section. (R.C. § 4510.11) (B)Driving under suspension in violation of other provisions. (1)No person shall operate any motor vehicle upon a highway or any public or private property used by the public for purposes of vehicular travel or parking in this municipality whose driver’s or commercial driver’s license has been suspended pursuant to R.C. § 2151.354, 2935.27, 3123.58, 4301.99, 4510.032, 4510.22, or 4510.33, or a substantially equivalent municipal ordinance. (2)Upon the request or motion of the prosecuting authority, a non-certified copy of the law enforcement automated data system report or a non-certified copy of a record of the Registrar of Motor Vehicles that shows the name, date of birth, and Social Security number of a person charged with a violation of division (B)(1) of this section may be admitted into evidence as prima facie evidence that the license of the person was under suspension at the time of the alleged violation of division (B)(1) of this section. The person charged with a violation of division (B)(1) of this section may offer evidence to rebut this prima facie evidence. (3)Whoever violates division (B)(1) of this section is guilty of driving under suspension and shall be punished as provided in division (B)(3)(a) or division (B)(3)(b) of this section. 2026 S-57 Licensing Provisions 32-I (E)In addition to or independent of all other penalties provided by law or ordinance, the trial judge of any court of record or the mayor of a mayor's court shall impose on an offender who is convicted of or pleads guilty to a violation of this section a class seven suspension of the offender's driver's or commercial driver's license or permit or nonresident operating privilege from the range specified in R.C. § 4510.02 (A)(7). (1)When permitted as specified in R.C. § 4510.021, if the court grants limited driving privileges during a suspension imposed under this section, the privileges shall be granted on the additional condition that the offender must display restricted license plates, issued under R.C. § 4503.231, on the vehicle driven subject to the privileges, except as provided in R.C. § 4503.231(B). (2)A suspension of a commercial driver's license under this section shall be concurrent with any period of suspension or disqualification under R.C. § 3123.58 or 4506.16. No person who is disqualified for life from holding a commercial driver's license under R.C. § 4506.16 shall be issued a driver's license under R.C. Chapter 4507 during the period for which the commercial driver's license was suspended under this section, and no person whose commercial driver's license is suspended under this section shall be issued a driver's license under R.C. Chapter 4507 during the period of the suspension. (F)The offender shall provide the court with proof of financial responsibility as defined in R.C. § 4509.01. If the offender fails to provide that proof of financial responsibility, then, in addition to any other penalties provided by law, the court may order restitution pursuant to § 130.99(G) or R.C. § 2929.28 in an amount not exceeding $5,000 for any economic loss arising from an accident or collision that was the direct and proximate result of the offender’s operation of the vehicle before, during, or after committing the offense that is a misdemeanor of the first degree under this section for which the offender is sentenced. (G)As used in this section: ELECTRONIC MONITORING has the same meaning as in R.C. § 2929.01. EQUIVALENT OFFENSE means any of the following: (1)A violation of a municipal ordinance, law of another state, or law of the United States that is substantially equivalent to division (A) of this section; (2)A violatio n of a former law of this state that was substantially equivalent to division (A) of this section. JAIL has the same meaning as in R.C. § 2929.01. MANDATORY JAIL TERM means the mandatory term in jail of 3, 10, or 30 consecutive days that must be imposed under division (B)(1), (2), or (3) of this section upon an offender convicted of a violation of division (A) of this section and in relation to which all of the following apply: (1)Except as specifically authorized under this section, the term must be served in a jail. 2012 S-31 32J Dublin - Traffic Code (2)Except as specifically authorized under this section, the term cannot be suspended, reduced, or otherwise modified pursuant to any provision of the Ohio Revised Code. (R.C. § 4510.14) (H)It is an affirmative defense to any prosecution brought under this section that the alleged offender drove under suspension, without a valid permit or driver's or commercial driver's license, or in violation of a restriction because of a substantial emergency, and because no other person was reasonably available to drive in response to the emergency. (R.C. § 4510.04) Statutory reference: Immobilization of vehicle; impoundment of license plates; criminal forfeiture of vehicle, see R.C. § 4510.161 § 71.21 DRIVING UNDER FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY LAW SUSPENSION OR CANCELLATION; DRIVING UNDER A NONPAYMENT OF JUDGMENT SUSPENSION. (A)No person, whose driver’s or commercial driver’s license or temporary instruction permit or nonresident’s operating privilege has been suspended or canceled pursuant to R.C. Chapter 4509, shall operate any motor vehicle within this municipality, or knowingly permit any motor vehicle owned by the person to be operated by another person in the municipality, during the period of the suspension or cancellation, except as specifically authorized by R.C. Chapter 4509. (B)No person shall operate any motor vehicle upon a highway or any public or private property used by the public for purposes of vehicular travel or parking in this municipality if the person’s driver’s or commercial driver’s license or temporary instruction permit or nonresident operating privilege has been suspended pursuant to R.C. § 4509.37 or 4509.40 for nonpayment of a judgment. (C)Upon the request or motion of the prosecuting authority, a non-certified copy of the law enforcement automated data system report or a non-certified copy of a record of the registrar of motor vehicles that shows the name, date of birth, and Social Security number of a person charged with a violation of division (A) or (B) of this section may be admitted into evidence as prima facie evidence that the license of the person was under either a financial responsibility law suspension at the time of the alleged violation of division (A) of this section or a nonpayment of judgment suspension at the time of the alleged violation of division (B) of this section. The person charged with a violation of division (A) or (B) of this section may offer evidence to rebut this prima facie evidence. (D)Whoever violates division (A) of this section is guilty of driving under financial responsibility law suspension or cancellation and shall be punished as provided in division (D)(1) to (D)(3) of this section. Whoever violates division (B) of this section is guilty of driving under a nonpayment of judgment suspension and shall be punished as provided in division (D)(1) to (D)(3) of this section. 2026 S-57 CHAPTER 72: TRAFFIC RULES Section General Provisions 72.001 Lanes of travel upon roadways 72.002 Vehicles traveling in opposite directions 72.003 Rules governing overtaking and passing of vehicles 72.004 Overtaking and passing on the right 72.005 Driving to left of center line 72.006 Prohibition against driving upon left side of roadway 72.007 Hazardous or no passing zones 72.008 One-way streets and rotary traffic islands 72.009 Rules for driving in marked lanes 72.010.Following too closely 72.011 Driving upon divided roadways 72.012 Rules for turns at intersections 72.013 Turning into private driveway, alley or building 72.014 Turning in roadway prohibited 72.015 Rules for starting and backing vehicles 72.016 Turn and stop signals 72.017 Hand and arm signals 72.018 Parades and assemblages 72.019 Toy vehicles on streets 72.020 Stopping for school bus 72.021 Loud noise emanating from a motor vehicle Right-of-way 72.030 Right-of-way at intersections 72.031 Right-of-way when turning left 72.032 Operation of vehicle at stop signs and yield signs 72.033 Emergency or public safety vehicles at stop signals or signs 72.034 Right-of-way of public safety vehicles 72.035 Right-of-way on roadway 72.036 Stop at sidewalk area 72.037 Right-of-way yielded to pedestrian on sidewalk 72.038 Right-of-way of funeral procession 2003 S-13 33 34 Dublin - Traffic Code Prohibitions 72.050 Obstruction and interference affecting view and control of driver 72.051 Driving upon closed roadway 72.052 Following emergency or public vehicle prohibited; approaching stationary public safety vehicle and certain other vehicles with caution 72.053 Driving over fire hose 72.054 Prohibition on placing injurious material on street 72.055 Driving through safety zone 72.056 Entering and exiting controlled-access highway 72.057 Obstructing intersection, crosswalk or grade crossing 72.058 Failure to control; weaving; full time attention; sending, reading, or writing a text message or accessing the internet while driving 72.059 Occupying travel trailer, fifth wheel vehicle, or manufactured or mobile home while in motion 72.060 Squealing tires, "peeling", cracking exhaust noises 72.061 Driving upon sidewalks, bike paths, street lawns or other areas 72.062 Littering from motor vehicle 72.063 Wearing earplugs or earphones prohibited 72.064 (Reserved) 72.065 Use of electronic wireless communication devices by minors or probationary drivers while driving prohibited Pedestrians 72.075 Right-of-way in crosswalk 72.076 Right-of-way of blind person 72.077 Crossing roadway outside of crosswalk 72.078 Moving on right half of crosswalk 72.079 Pedestrian walking along highway 72.080 Prohibition against soliciting; riding on outside of vehicles 72.081 Pedestrian to yield right-of-way to public safety vehicle 72.082 Walking on highway while under the influence 72.083 Pedestrian on bridges or railroad crossings 72.084 (Reserved) 72.085 Operation of electric personal assistive mobility devices 72.086 Operation of personal delivery device on sidewalks and crosswalks Railroads; Grade Crossings 72.095 Obstructing streets by railroad companies 72.096 Duties of locomotive engineer 72.097 Driving across grade crossing 72.098 Stopping at grade crossing 72.099 Climbing upon railroad cars 2026 S-57 Traffic Rules 47 (E)No school bus driver shall start the driver's bus until after any child, person attending programs offered by community boards of mental health and County boards of developmental disabilities, or child attending a program offered by a head start agency who may have alighted therefrom has reached a place of safety on the child's or person's residence side of the road. (F)(1)Whoever violates division (A) of this section may be fined an amount not to exceed $500. A person who is issued a citation for a violation of division (A) of this section is not permitted to enter a written plea of guilty and waive the person’s right to contest the citation in a trial but instead must appear in person in the proper court to answer the charge. (2)In addition to and independent of any other penalty provided by law, the court or mayor may impose upon an offender who violates this section a class seven suspension of the offender’s driver’s license, commercial driver’s license, temporary instruction permit, probationary license or nonresident operating privilege from the range specified in R.C. § 4510.02(A)(7). When a license is suspended under this section, the court or mayor shall cause the offender to deliver the license to the court, and the court or clerk of the court immediately shall forward the license to the Registrar of Motor Vehicles, together with notice of the court’s action. (G)As used in this section: HEAD START AGENCY. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 3301.32. SCHOOL BUS. As used in relation to children who attend a program offered by a head start agency, means a bus that is owned and operated by a head start agency, is equipped with an automatically extended stop warning sign of a type approved by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, is painted the color and displays the markings described in R.C. § 4511.77, and is equipped with amber and red visual signals meeting the requirements of R.C. § 4511.77, irrespective of whether or not the bus has 15 or more children aboard at any time. The term does not include a van owned and operated by a head start agency, irrespective of its color, lights or markings, or a multifunction school activity bus. (R.C. § 4511.75) ('80 Code, § 331.38) Penalty, see § 70.99 § 72.021 LOUD NOISE FROM A MOTOR VEHICLE. (A)Definitions. (1)Emergency Vehicle. Any emergency vehicle of municipal or county departments of public utility corporations when identified as such as required by law, the Ohio Director of Transportation, or Safety Director for the city and motor vehicles when commandeered by a police officer. (2)Motorcycle. An unenclosed motor vehicle having a saddle for the use of the operator and two or three wheels in contact with the ground, including, but not limited to, motor scooters, minibikes, and mopeds. 2026 S-57 48 Dublin - Traffic Code (3)Motor Vehicle. Any vehicle that is propelled or drawn on land by a motor other than a motorcycle. This definition includes, but is not limited to, the following motor vehicles: automobiles, trucks, campers, go-carts, snowmobiles, dune buggies, or facing vehicles. (4)Noise. Any sound which is unwanted or which causes or tends to cause an adverse psychological or physiological effect on human beings. (5)Person. Any public or private corporation, individual, firm, partnership, association, or other entity. (6)Public Safety Vehicle. Ambulances, motor vehicles used by public law enforcement officers or other persons sworn to enforce the criminal and traffic laws of the state, and the vehicles used by fire departments, including motor vehicles used by volunteer firemen responding to emergency calls in the fire department service when identified as required by the Ohio Director of Public Safety. (B)No person, firm or corporation being the owner or in possession of a motor vehicle with any radio, phonograph, television, tape players, loudspeaker, or other instrument, machine or device shall cause or permit any noise to emanate from the motor vehicle in such a manner and to be of such intensity and duration to create unreasonable noise or loud sound which is audible from a distance of 50 feet and causes inconvenience and annoyance to persons of ordinary sensibilities. (C)It shall be prima facie unlawful for a person, firm or corporation being the owner or person in possession of a motor vehicle described above to cause or permit any noise emanating from a motor vehicle which is plainly audible at a distance of 50 feet from the motor vehicle. The lawful use of a motor vehicle horn shall not be a violation of this section. (D)This section shall not apply to any of the following circumstances: (1)The sound amplifying equipment of the motor vehicle is being operated to request medical or vehicular assistance or to warn others of a hazardous road, vehicle, or traffic safety condition; (2)The motor vehicle is an emergency vehicle of public safety vehicle and is on an emergency run; (3)The motor vehicle is owned and operated by the state or political subdivision, or a public utility; (4)The motor vehicle is participating in a parade or other activity for which the sponsors have obtained the necessary permit or authorization; or (5)The sound amplifying equipment of the motor vehicle is being operated as a requirement of federal, state, or local law. (E)Whoever violates this section is guilty of generating excessive sound from a motor vehicle, a minor misdemeanor. If the offender persists in generating or permitting to be generated unreasonable 2003 S-13 Traffic Rules 56C (4)No person shall place any obstruction in or upon a street without proper authority. (B)No person, with intent to cause physical harm to a person or a vehicle, shall place or knowingly drop upon any part of a highway, lane, road, street or alley any tacks, bottles, wire, glass, nails or other articles which may damage or injure any person, vehicle or animal traveling along or upon such highway, except such substances that may be placed upon the roadway by proper authority for the repair or construction thereof. ('80 Code, § 311.01) (C)(1)Except as otherwise provided in this division, whoever violates division (A) of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates division (A) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates division (A) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree. (2)Whoever violates division (B) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree. (R.C. § 4511.74) ('80 Code, § 311.99) Penalty, see § 70.99 § 72.055 DRIVING THROUGH SAFETY ZONE. (A)No vehicle shall at any time be driven through or within a safety zone. (B)Except as otherwise provided in this division, whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree. (C)If the offender commits the offense while distracted and the distracting activity is a contributing factor to the commission of the offense, the offender is subject to the additional fine established under § 70.99(B). (R.C. § 4511.60) ('80 Code, § 331.29) Penalty, see § 70.99 § 72.056 ENTERING AND EXITING CONTROLLED-ACCESS HIGHWAY. No person shall drive a vehicle onto or from any controlled-access highway except at such entrances and exits as are established by public authority. ('80 Code, § 331.32) Penalty, see § 70.99 2019 S-45 56D Dublin - Traffic Code § 72.057 OBSTRUCTING INTERSECTION, CROSSWALK OR GRADE CROSSING. (A)No driver shall enter an intersection or marked crosswalk or drive onto any railroad grade crossing unless there is sufficient space on the other side of the intersection, crosswalk, or grade crossing to accommodate the vehicle the driver is operating without obstructin g the passage of other vehicles, pedestrians, or trains, notwithstanding any highway traffic signal indication to proceed. (B)This section does not apply to a bicyclist using a two-stage bicycle turn box. (C)Except as otherwise provided in this division, whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree. (D)If the offender commits the offense while distracted and the distracting activity is a contributing factor to the commission of the offense, the offender is subject to the additional fine established under § 70.99(B). (R.C. § 4511.712) ('80 Code, § 331.33) Penalty, see § 70.99 2026 S-57 Traffic Rules 57 § 72.058 FAILURE TO CONTROL; WEAVING; FULL TIME ATTENTION; SENDING, READING, OR WRITING A TEXT MESSAGE OR ACCESSING THE INTERNET WHILE DRIVING. (A)No person shall operate a motor vehicle or motorcycle without exercising reasonable and ordinary control over such vehicle. (B)No person shall operate a motor vehicle or motorcycle in a weaving or zigzag course unless such irregular course is necessary for safe operation or in compliance with law. (C)No person shall operate a motor vehicle or motorcycle without giving his full time and attention to the operation of such vehicle. (D)No person shall operate a motor vehicle or motorcycle while using a mobile communication device to: (1)Manually write, send, read or reply to a text message; or (2)Send, read, create, or interact with internet-based content, play games or otherwise interact with the internet. (3)Division (D) shall not apply to: (a)Operators of emergency or public safety vehicles where the operator of a public safety vehicle uses such device in the course of the operator's official duties; (b)Any person reporting a health or safety emergency; (c)Drivers parked, standing or stopped and removed from the flow of traffic, or stopped due to an inoperable vehicle. (4)As used in division (D): (a)TEXT MESSAGE means any message sent, stored or received via mobile communications device. For the purposes of this section, an email message and an instant message shall be considered a text message. (b)MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE means any portable electronic device capable of transmitting or receiving data in the form of a text message or capable of accessing the internet, including but not limited to a wireless telephone, a text-messaging device, a personal digital assistant, or a personal computer, but specifically excluding a commercial portable mobile data terminal and a global positioning or navigation system being used for that purpose. (c)EMERGENCY VEHICLES and PUBLIC SAFETY VEHICLES have the same meaning as set forth in R.C. § 4511.01(D) and (E). 2023 S-54 (N/C) 58 Dublin - Traffic Code (E)A violation of any of the divisions of this section shall be considered a primary offense. (F)Whoever violates divisions (C) or (D) of this section shall be guilty of a fourth degree misdemeanor. ('80 Code, § 331.34) (Am. Ord. 08-11, passed 2-14-11) Penalty, see § 70.99 § 72.059 OCCUPYING TRAVEL TRAILER, FIFTH WHEEL VEHICLE, OR MANUFACTURED OR MOBILE HOME WHILE IN MOTION. (A)As used in this section: FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER, MOBILE HOME, and TRAVEL TRAILER. Have the same meanings as in R.C. § 4501.01. MANUFACTURED HOME. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 3781.06(C)(4). (B)Except as provided in division (C) of this section, no person shall occupy any travel trailer, fifth wheel trailer, or manufactured or mobile home while it is being used as a conveyance upon a street or highway. (C)(1)Division (B) of this section does not apply to a fifth wheel trailer when both of the following apply: (a)Any child riding in the fifth wheel trailer is properly secured in the manner provided in R.C. § 4511.81. (b)The operator of the vehicle towing the fifth wheel trailer has some means of viable communication with the passengers riding in the trailer. (2)As used in this division, “viable communication” includes a cellular or satellite telephone, a radio, or any other similar electronic wireless communications device. (D)Except as otherwise provided in this division, whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree. (E)The offense established under this section is a strict liability offense and R.C. § 2901.20 does not apply. The designation of this offense as a strict liability offense shall not be construed to imply that any other offense, for which there is no specified degree of culpability, is not a strict liability offense. (R.C. § 4511.701) ('80 Code, § 331.35) Penalty, see § 70.99 2026 S-57 Traffic Rules 58A § 72.060 SQUEALING TIRES, “PEELING”, CRACKING EXHAUST NOISES. No person shall unnecessarily race the motor of any vehicle and no person shall operate any motor vehicle, except in an emergency, in such a manner that the vehicle is so rapidly accelerated or started from a stopped position that the exhaust system emits a loud, cracking or chattering noise unusual to its normal operation, or whereby the tires of such vehicle squeal or leave tire marks on the roadway, commonly called “peeling”. ('80 Code, § 331.36) Penalty, see § 70.99 § 72.061 DRIVING UPON SIDEWALKS, BIKE PATHS, STREET LAWNS OR OTHER AREAS. (A)No person shall drive or operate any vehicle, other than a bicycle, upon a sidewalk or sidewalk area, or bike path, except upon a permanent or duly authorized temporary driveway. (B)No person shall drive or operate any vehicle on a street lawn area or the curb of a street, except upon a permanent or duly authorized temporary driveway or when otherwise lawfully authorized. (C)No person shall negligently drive or operate any vehicle, except in the event of an emergency, upon any area within the right-of-way of any road, street, lane, avenue or thoroughfare, including culverts, and adjoining grassy areas, other than upon the paved or graveled, normally traveled portion of the road, street, lane, avenue or thoroughfare, or the adjoining berm. In the case of a berm, a vehicle shall only be operated in such area for starting and stopping vehicles, emergencies, and when directed by law enforcement officials. (D)In addition, any person who operates a vehicle in a prohibited area as designated herein and the lawful owner of the vehicle shall be liable to the municipality for any and all damages which may be incurred as a result of the failure to drive or operate the vehicle in a proper manner and on proper road surfaces. (E)Whoever violates division (C) above is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. ('80 Code, §§ 331.37, 331.99) (Ord. 14-83, passed 4-18-83; Am. Ord. 58-02, passed 4-22-02) Penalty, see § 70.99 § 72.062 LITTERING FROM MOTOR VEHICLE. (A)No operator or occupant of a motor vehicle shall, regardless of intent, throw, drop, discard or deposit litter from any motor vehicle in operation upon any street, road or highway, except into a litter receptacle in a manner that prevents its being carried away or deposited by the elements. (B)No operator of a motor vehicle in operation upon any street, road or highway shall allow litter to be thrown, dropped, discarded or deposited from the motor vehicle except into a litter receptacle in a manner that prevents its being carried away or deposited by the elements. 2026 S-57 58B Dublin - Traffic Code (C)As used in this section, LITTER means garbage, trash, waste, rubbish, ashes, cans, bottles, wire, paper, cartons, boxes, automobile parts, furniture, glass or anything else of an unsightly or unsanitary nature. ('80 Code, § 331.43) (D)Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. (R.C. § 4511.82) Penalty, see § 70.99 § 72.063 WEARING EARPLUGS OR EARPHONES PROHIBITED. (A)As used in this section: EARPHONES. Any device that covers all or a portion of both ears and that does either of the following: (a)Through either a physical connection to another device or a wireless connection, provides the listener with radio programs, music, or other information; (b)Provides hearing protection. EARPHONES does not include speakers or other listening devices that are built into protective headgear. EARPLUGS. Any device that can be inserted into one or both ears and that does either of the following: (a)Through either a physical connection to another device or a wireless connection, provides the listener with radio programs, music, or other information; (b)Provides hearing protection. (B)No person shall operate a motor vehicle while wearing earphones over, or earplugs in, both ears. (C)This section does not apply to: (1)Any person wearing a hearing aid; (2)Law enforcement personnel while on duty; (3)Fire Department personnel and emergency medical service personnel while on duty; 2023 S-54 Traffic Rules 59 (D)Except as otherwise provided in this division, whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree. (R.C. § 4511.84) ('80 Code, § 331.44) Penalty, see § 70.99 § 72.064 (RESERVED) § 72.065 USE OF ELECTRONIC WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES BY MINORS OR PROBATIONARY DRIVERS WHILE DRIVING PROHIBITED. (A)No holder of a temporary instruction permit who has not attained the age of 18 years and no holder of a probationary driver’s license shall drive a motor vehicle on any street, highway, or property used by the public for purposes of vehicular traffic or parking while using in any manner an electronic wireless communications device. (B)Division (A) of this section does not apply to either of the following: (1)A person using an electronic wireless communications device for emergency purposes, including an emergency contact with a law enforcement agency, hospital or health care provider, fire department, or other similar emergency agency or entity; (2)A person using an electronic wireless communications device whose motor vehicle is in a stationary position and the motor vehicle is outside a lane of travel; (3)A person using a navigation device in a voice-operated or hands-free manner who does not manipulate the device while driving. (C)(1)Except as provided in division (C)(2) of this section, whoever violates division (A) of this section shall be fined $150. In addition, the court shall impose a class seven suspension of the offender’s driver’s license or permit for a definite period of 60 days. 2020 S-48 60 Dublin - Traffic Code (2)If the person previously has been adjudicated a delinquent child or a juvenile traffic offender for a violation of this section, whoever violates this section shall be fined $300. In addition, the court shall impose a class seven suspension of the person’s driver’s license or permit for a definite period of one year. (D)The filing of a sworn complaint against a person for a violation of this section does not preclude the filing of a sworn complaint for a violation of R.C. § 4511.205 for the same conduct. However, if a person is adjudicated a delinquent child or a juvenile traffic offender for a violation of this section and is also adjudicated a delinquent child or a juvenile traffic offender for a violation of R.C. § 4511.205 for the same conduct, the two offenses are allied offenses of similar import under R.C. § 2941.25. (E)As used in this section, ELECTRONIC WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE includes any of the following: (1)A wireless telephone; (2)A personal digital assistant; (3)A computer, including a laptop computer and a computer tablet; (4)A text-messaging device; (5)Any other substantially similar electronic wireless device that is designed or used to communicate via voice, image, or written word. (R.C. § 4511.205) PEDESTRIANS § 72.075 RIGHT-OF-WAY IN CROSSWALK. (A)When highway traffic signals are not in place, not in operation, or are not clearly assigning the right-of-way, the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way, slowing down or stopping if need be to so yield, or if required by R.C. § 4511.132 or a substantially equivalent municipal ordinance, to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a crosswalk when the pedestrian is upon the half of the roadway upon which the vehicle is traveling, or when the pedestrian is approaching so closely from the opposite half of the roadway as to be in danger. (B)No pedestrian shall suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle which is so close as to constitute an immediate hazard. (C)Division (A) above does not apply under the conditions stated in § 72.077(B). 2026 S-57 Traffic Rules 60A (D)Whenever any vehicle is stopped at a marked crosswalk or at any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway, the driver of any other vehicle approaching from the rear shall not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle. (E)Except as otherwise provided in this division, whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree. (F)If the offender commits the offense while distracted and the distracting activity is a contributing factor to the commission of the offense, the offender is subject to the additional fine established under § 70.99(B). (R.C. § 4511.46) ('80 Code, § 371.01) Penalty, see § 70.99 § 72.076 RIGHT-OF-WAY OF BLIND PERSON. (A)(1)As used in this section BLIND PERSON or BLIND PEDESTRIAN. means a person having not more than 20/200 visual acuity in the better eye with correcting lenses or visual acuity greater than 20/200 but with a limitation in the fields of vision such that the widest diameter of the visual field subtends an angle no greater than 20 degrees. (2)The driver of every vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to every blind pedestrian guided by a guide dog, or carrying a cane which is predominately white or metallic in color, with or without a red tip. (B)No person, other than a blind person, while on any public highway, street, alley or other public thoroughfare shall carry a white or metallic cane, with or without a red tip. (C)Except as otherwise provided in this division, whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree. (D)If the offender commits the offense while distracted and the distracting activity is a contributing factor to the commission of the offense, the offender is subject to the additional fine established under § 70.99(B). (R.C. § 4511.47) ('80 Code, § 371.02) Penalty, see § 70.99 2019 S-45 60B Dublin - Traffic Code § 72.077 CROSSING ROADWAY OUTSIDE OF CROSSWALK. (A)Every pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway. (B)Any pedestrian crossing a roadway at a point where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing has been provided shall yield the right-of-way to all traffic upon the roadway. (C)Between adjacent intersections at which highway traffic signals are in operation, pedestrians shall not cross at any place except in a marked crosswalk. (D)No pedestrian shall cross a roadway intersection diagonally unless authorized by official traffic- control devices; and, when authorized to cross diagonally, pedestrians shall cross only in accordance with the official traffic-control devices pertaining to such crossing movements. (E)This section does not relieve the operator of a vehicle from exercising due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian upon any roadway. (F)Except as otherwise provided in this division, whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has 2026 S-57 Traffic Rules 63 offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates any provision of divisions (A) to (D) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates any provision of divisions (A) to (D) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree. (2)Whoever violates division (E) or (F) of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. (R.C. § 4511.51) (H)No person shall leave or enter a vehicle which is in motion except in an emergency necessitating such action. ('80 Code, § 371.06) (Ord. 101-93, passed 12-6-93) Penalty, see § 70.99 § 72.081 PEDESTRIAN TO YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY TO PUBLIC SAFETY VEHICLE. (A)Upon the immediate approach of a public safety vehicle as stated in § 72.034, every pedestrian shall yield the right-of-way to the public safety vehicle. (B)This section shall not relieve the driver of a public safety vehicle from the duty to exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian. (C)Except as otherwise provided in this division, whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree. (R.C. § 4511.452) ('80 Code, § 371.08) Penalty, see § 70.99 § 72.082 WALKING ON HIGHWAY WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE. (A)A pedestrian who is under the influence of alcohol, any drug of abuse, or any combination of them to a degree that renders the pedestrian a hazard shall not walk or be upon a highway. (B)Except as otherwise provided in this division, whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree. (R.C. § 4511.481) ('80 Code, § 371.09) Penalty, see § 70.99 2003 S-13 64 Dublin - Traffic Code § 72.083 PEDESTRIAN ON BRIDGES OR RAILROAD CROSSINGS. (A)No pedestrian shall enter or remain upon any bridge or approach thereto beyond the bridge signal, gate or barrier after a bridge operation signal indication has been given. (B)No pedestrian shall pass through, around, over or under any crossing gate or barrier at a railroad grade crossing or bridge while the gate or barrier is closed or is being opened or closed. (C)Except as otherwise provided in this division, whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree. (R.C. § 4511.511) ('80 Code, § 371.10) Penalty, see § 70.99 § 72.084 (RESERVED) § 72.085 OPERATION OF ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICES. (A)(1)Electric personal assistive mobility devices, as defined in R.C. § 4501.01, may be operated on the public streets, highways, sidewalks, and paths and portions of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles in accordance with this section. (2)Except as otherwise provided in this section, those sections of this Traffic Code that by their nature are applicable to an electric personal assistive mobility device apply to the device and the person operating it whenever it is operated upon any public street, highway, sidewalk, or path or upon any portion of a roadway set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles. (3)The municipality may regulate or prohibit the operation of electric personal assistive mobility devices on public streets, highways, sidewalks, and paths, or portions of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles, under its jurisdiction. (B)No operator of an electric personal assistive mobility device shall do any of the following: (1)Fail to yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians and human-powered vehicles at all times; (2)Fail to give an audible signal before overtaking and passing a pedestrian; 2026 S-57 Traffic Rules 67 (F)Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree. ('80 Code, § 553.01) Penalty, see § 70.99 § 72.096 DUTIES OF LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEER. (A)No person in charge of a locomotive shall fail to bring the locomotive to a full stop at least 200 feet before arriving at a crossing with another track, or proceed through the crossing before signaled to do so or before the way is clear. (B)(1)Whoever violates this section or fails to comply with R.C. § 4955.32(B)(1) is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If the violation or failure to comply causes physical harm to any person, whoever violates this section or fails to comply with R.C. § 4955.32(B)(1) is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree. (2)With respect to a charge of violating division (B)(1) of this section for a failure to comply with R.C. § 4955.32(B)(1), it is an affirmative defense that an alternative audible warning system described in division (B)(2) of that section was activated. (R.C. § 4999.04) ('80 Code, § 553.03) Penalty, see § 70.99 § 72.097 DRIVING ACROSS GRADE CROSSING. (A)(1)Whenever any person driving a vehicle approaches a railroad grade crossing, the person shall stop within 50 feet, but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail of the railroad if any of the following circumstances exist at the crossing: (a)A clearly visible electric or mechanical signal device gives warning of the immediate approach of a train or other on-track equipment. (b)A crossing gate is lowered. (c)A flagperson gives or continues to give a signal of the approach or passage of a train or other on-track equipment. (d)There is insufficient space on the other side of the railroad grade crossing to accommodate the vehicle the person is operating without obstructing the passage of other vehicles, pedestrians, or trains, notwithstanding any highway traffic signal indication to proceed. (e)An approaching train is emitting an audible signal or is plainly visible and is in hazardous proximity to the crossing. (f)There is insufficient undercarriage clearance to safely negotiate the crossing. 2026 S-57 68 Dublin - Traffic Code (g)There is insufficient space on the other side of the railroad grade crossing to accommodate the vehicle the person is operating without obstructing the passage of other on-track equipment. (h)Approaching on-track equipment is emitting an audible signal or is plainly visible and is in hazardous proximity to the crossing. (2)(a)A person who is driving a vehicle and who approaches a railroad grade crossing shall not proceed as long as any of the circumstances described in divisions (A)(1)(a) to (A)(1)(f) of this section exist at the crossing. (b)A person who is driving a vehicle and who approaches a railroad grade crossing shall not recklessly proceed as long as any of the circumstances described in division (A)(1)(g) or (A)(1)(h) of this section exist at the crossing. (B)No person shall drive any vehicle through, around, or under any crossing gate or barrier at a railroad crossing while the gate or barrier is closed or is being opened or closed unless the person is signaled by a law enforcement officer or flagperson that it is permissible to do so. (C)(1)Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. (2)In lieu of a fine or jail term for a violation of this section, a court may instead order the offender to attend and successfully complete a remedial safety trainin g or presentation regarding rail safety that is offered by an authorized and qualified organization that is selected by the court. The offender shall complete the presentation within a time frame determined by the court, not to exceed 180 days after the court issues the order. The offender shall notify the court of the successful completion of the presentation. When the offender notifies the court of the successful completion of the presentation, the court shall waive any fine or jail term that it otherwise would have imposed for a violation of this section. (R.C. § 4511.62) ('80 Code, § 331.39) Penalty, see § 70.99 § 72.098 STOPPING AT GRADE CROSSING. (A)(1)Except as provided in division (B) of this section, the operator of any bus, any school vehicle, or any vehicle transporting a material or materials required to be placarded under 49 C.F.R. Parts 100 through 185, before crossing at grade any track of a railroad, shall stop the vehicle and, while so stopped, shall listen through an open door or open window and look in both directions along the track for any approaching train or other on-track equipment, and for signals indicating the approach of a train or other on-track equipment, and shall proceed only upon exercising due care after stopping, looking, and listening as required by this section. Upon proceeding, the operator of such a vehicle shall cross only in a gear that will ensure there will be no necessity for changing gears while traversing the crossing and shall not shift gears while crossing the tracks. 2026 S-57 Traffic Rules 69 (2)This section does not apply at grade crossings when any local authority has filed an application with the Public Utilities Commission requesting the approval of an exempt crossing, and the Public Utilities Commission has authorized and approved an exempt crossing as provided R.C. § 4511.63(B). (3)As used in this section: BUS. Means any vehicle originally designed by its manufacturer to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver, or carries 16 or more passengers, including the driver. EXEMPT CROSSING. Means a highway rail grade crossing authorized and approved by the Public Utilities Commission under R.C. § 4511.63(B) at which vehicles may cross without making the stop otherwise required by this section. SCHOOL VEHICLE. Means any vehicle used for the transportation of pupils to and from a school or school-related function if the vehicle is owned or operated by, or operated under contract with, a public or nonpublic school. (4)Except as otherwise provided in this division, whoever violates division (A) of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one or more violations of division (A) of this section or R.C. §§ 4511.63, 4511.76, 4511.761, 4511.762, 4511.764, 4511.77, or 4511.79, or a municipal ordinance that is substantially equivalent to any of those sections, whoever violates division (A) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. (R.C. § 4511.63) (B)(1)As used in this section, GRADE CROSSING WARNING SYSTEM means the flashing-light signals, with or without automatic gates together with the necessary control equipment that is used to inform road users of the approach and presence of rail traffic at a grade crossing. (2)The Department of Transportation and local authorities, with the approval of the Department, may designate dangerous highway crossings over railroad tracks and erect stop signs thereat. (3)(a)The Department and local authorities shall erect stop signs at a railroad highway grade crossing in either of the following circumstances: 1.New warning devices that are not grade crossing warning systems are being installed at the grade crossing, and railroad crossbucks were the only warning devices at the grade crossing prior to the installation of the new warning devices. 2.The grade crossing is constructed after July 1, 2013, and only warning devices that are not grade crossing warning devices systems are installed at the grade crossing. 2026 S-57 70 Dublin - Traffic Code (b)Division (B)(3)(a) of this section does not apply to a railroad highway grade crossing that the Director of Transportation has exempted from that division because of traffic flow or other considerations or factors. (4)When stop signs are erected pursuant to division (B)(2) or (B)(3) of this section, the operator of any vehicle shall stop within 50, but not less than 15, feet from the nearest rail of the railroad tracks and shall exercise due care before proceeding across such grade crossing. (5)Except as otherwise provided in this division, whoever violates division (B)(4) of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree. (6)If the offender commits the offense while distracted and the distracting activity is a contributing factor to the commission of the offense, the offender is subject to the additional fine established under § 70.99(B). (R.C. § 4511.61) ('80 Code, § 331.40) Penalty, see § 70.99 § 72.099 CLIMBING UPON RAILROAD CARS. (A)No person shall climb, jump, step or stand upon or cling or attach himself to a locomotive, engine or car upon the track of a railroad, unless in compliance with law or by permission under the rules and regulations of the corporation managing such railroad. (R.C. § 4999.02) (B)Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. ('80 Code, § 553.02) Penalty, see § 70.99 COMMERCIAL DRIVERS § 72.110 DEFINITIONS. For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION. The concentration of alcohol in a person's blood, breath or urine. When expressed as a percentage, it means grams of alcohol per the following: 2026 S-57 Traffic Rules 70A (1)One hundred milliliters of whole blood, blood serum, or blood plasma; (2)Two hundred ten liters of breath; (3)One hundred milliliters of urine. COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE. A license issued in accordance with R.C. Chapter 4506 that authorizes an individual to drive a commercial motor vehicle. COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE. Except when used in R.C. § 4506.25, any motor vehicle designed or used to transport persons or property that meets any of the following qualifications: (1)Any combination of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight or combined gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more, provided the gross vehicle weight or gross vehicle weight rating of the vehicle or vehicles being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds; (2)Any single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight or gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more; (3)Any single vehicle or combination of vehicles that is not a class A or class B vehicle, but is designed to transport 16 or more passengers including the driver; (4)Any school bus with a gross vehicle weight or gross vehicle weight rating of less than 26,001 pounds that is designed to transport fewer than 16 passengers including the driver; (5)Is transporting hazardous materials for which placarding is required under 49 C.F.R. Part 172, Subpart F, as amended; or (6)Any single vehicle or combination of vehicles that is designed to be operated and to travel on a public street or highway and is considered by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to be a commercial motor vehicle, including, but not limited to, a motorized crane, a vehicle whose function is to pump cement, a rig for drilling wells, and a portable crane. CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE. All of the following: (1)Any substance classified as a controlled substance under the “Controlled Substances Act,” 80 Stat. 1242 (1970), 21 U.S.C.A. 802(6), as amended; (2)Any substance included in schedules I through V of 21 C.F.R. part 1308, as amended; (3)Any drug of abuse. 2026 S-57 70B Dublin - Traffic Code CONVICTION. An unvacated adjudication of guilt or a determination that a person has violated or failed to comply with the law in a court of original jurisdiction or an authorized administrative tribunal or an authorized administrative tribunal, an unvacated forfeiture of bail or collateral deposited to secure the person's appearance in court, a plea of guilty or nolo contendre accepted by the court, the payment of a fine or court cost, or violation of a condition of release without bail, regardless of whether or not the penalty is rebated, suspended or probated. DISQUALIFICATION. Means any of the following: (1)The suspension, revocation, or cancellation of a person’s privileges to operate a commercial motor vehicle; (2)Any withdrawal of a person’s privileges to operate a commercial motor vehicle as the result of a violation of state or local law relating to motor vehicle traffic control other than parking, vehicle weight, or vehicle defect violations; (3)A determination by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that a person is not qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle under 49 C.F.R. § 391. DOMICILED. Having a true, fixed, principal, and permanent residence to which an individual intends to return. DOWNGRADE. Any of the following, as applicable: (1)A change in the commercial driver’s license, or commercial driver’s license temporary instruction permit, holder’s self-certified status as described in division R.C. § 4506.10(A)(1); (2)A change to a lesser class of vehicle; 2026 S-57 Traffic Rules 71 (3)Removal of commercial driver’s license privileges from the individual’s driver’s license; (4)A change in the commercial driver’s license, or commercial driver’s license temporary instruction permit, holder’s privileges as described in division (F)(1) of R.C. § 4506.13. DRIVE. To drive, operate or be in physical control of a motor vehicle. DRIVER. Any person who drives, operates or is in physical control of a commercial motor vehicle or is required to have a commercial driver's license. DRIVER'S LICENSE. A license issued by the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles that authorizes an individual to drive. DRUG OF ABUSE. Any controll ed substance, dangerous drug as defined in R.C. § 4729.01, harmful intoxicant as defined in R.C. § 2925.01, or over-the-counter medication that, when taken in quantities exceeding the recommended dosage, can result in impairment of judgment or reflexes. ELECTRONIC DEVICE. Includes a cellular telephone, a personal digital assistant, a pager, a computer, and any other device used to input, write, send, receive, or read text. ELIGIBLE UNIT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT. A village, township, or county that has a population of not more than 3,000 persons according to the most recent federal census. EMPLOYER. Any person, including the federal government, any state and a political subdivision of any state, that owns or leases a commercial motor vehicle or assigns a person to drive such a motor vehicle. FARM TRUCK. A truck controlled and operated by a farmer for use in the transportation to or from a farm, for a distance of not more than 150 miles, of products of the farm, including livestock and its products, poultry and its products, floricultural and horticultural products, and in the transportation to the farm, from a distance of not more than 150 miles, of supplies for the farm, including tile, fence and every other thing or commodity used in agricultural, floricultural, horticultural, livestock, and poultry production, and livestock, poultry, and other animals and things used for breeding, feeding, or other purposes connected with the operation of the farm, when the truck is operated in accordance with this definition and is not used in the operations of a motor carrier, as defined in R.C. § 4923.01. FATALITY. The death of a person as the result of a motor vehicle accident occurring not more than 365 days prior to the date of death. FELONY. Any offense under federal or state law that is punishable by death specifically classified as a felony under the law of this state, regardless of the penalty that may be imposed. FOREIGN JURISDICTION. Any jurisdiction other than a state. 2026 S-57 72 Dublin - Traffic Code GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING. The value specified by the manufacturer as the maximum loaded weight of a single or a combination vehicle. The gross vehicle weight rating of a combination vehicle is the gross vehicle weight rating of the power unit plus the gross vehicle weight rating of each towed unit. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Any material that has been designated as hazardous under 49 U.S.C. § 5103 and is required to be placarded under 49 C.F.R. Part 172, Subpart F or any quantity of a material listed as a select agent or toxin in 42 C.F.R. Part 73, as amended. IMMINENT HAZARD. The existence of a condition that presents a substantial likelihood that death, serious illness, severe personal injury, or a substantial endangerment to health, property, or the environment may occur before the reasonably foreseeable completion date of a formal proceeding begun to lessen the risk of death, illness, injury, or endangerment. MEDICAL VARIANCE. One of the following received by a driver from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that allows the driver to be issued a medical certificate: (1)An exemption letter permitting operation of a commercial motor vehicle under 49 C.F.R. part 381, subpart C or 49 C.F.R. § 391.64; (2)A skill performance evaluation certificate permitting operation of a commercial motor vehicle pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 391.49. MOBILE TELEPHONE. A mobile communication device that falls under or uses any commercial mobile radio service as defined in 47 C.F.R. part 20, except that mobile telephone does not include two- way or citizens band radio services. MOTOR VEHICLE. A vehicle, machine, tractor, trailer, or semitrailer propelled or drawn by mechanical power used on highways, except that such term does not include a vehicle, machine, tractor, trailer, or semitrailer operated exclusively on a rail. OUT-OF-SERVICE ORDER. A declaration by an authorized enforcement officer of a federal, state, local, Canadian, or Mexican jurisdiction declaring that the driver, commercial motor vehicle, or commercial motor carrier operation is out of service as defined in 49 C.F.R. § 390.5. PORTABLE TANK. A liquid or gaseous packaging designed primarily to be loaded on or temporarily attached to a vehicle and equipped with skids, mountings, or accessories to facilitate handling of the tank by mechanical means. PUBLIC SAFETY VEHICLE. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 4511.01(E)(1) and (E)(3). RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. Includes every vehicle that is defined as a recreational vehicle in R.C. § 4501.01 and is used exclusively for purposes other than engaging in business for profit. SCHOOL BUS. The same meaning as in R.C. § 4511.01. 2015 S-38 Motor Vehicle Crimes 88B-1 § 73.05 OPERATION RESTRICTED FOR MINI-TRUCKS AND LOW-SPEED, UNDER- SPEED, OR UTILITY VEHICLES. (A)As used in this section, LOW-SPEED VEHICLE, MINI-TRUCK, UNDER-SPEED VEHICLE, and UTILITY VEHICLE have the same meanings as in R.C. § 4501.01. (B)(1)No person shall operate a low-speed vehicle upon any street or highway having an established speed limit greater than 35 miles per hour. (2)No person shall operate an under-speed or utility vehicle or a mini-truck upon any street or highway except as follows: (a)Upon a street or highway having an established speed limit not greater than 35 miles per hour and only upon such streets or highways where the municipality has granted permission for such operation in accordance with division (F) of this section; (b)A state park or political subdivision employee or volunteer operating a utility vehicle exclusively within the boundaries of state parks or political subdivision parks for the operation or maintenance of state or political subdivision park facilities. (3)No person shall operate a motor-driven cycle or motor scooter upon any street or highway having an established speed limit greater than 45 miles per hour. (C)This section does not prohibit either of the following: (1)A person operating a low-speed, under-speed, or utility vehicle or a mini-truck from proceeding across an intersection of a street or highway having a speed limit greater than 35 miles per hour; (2)A person operating a motor-driven cycle or motor scooter from proceeding across an intersection of a street or highway having a speed limit greater than 45 miles per hour. (D)Nothing in this section shall prevent the municipality from adopting more stringent local ordinances, resolutions, or regulations governing the operation of a low-speed vehicle or a mini-truck, or a motor-driven cycle or motor scooter. (E)Except as otherwise provided in this division, whoever violates division (B) of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree. (R.C. § 4511.214) 2026 S-57 88B-2 Dublin - Traffic Code (F)By ordinance or resolution, the municipality may authorize the operation of under-speed or utility vehicles or mini-trucks on a public street or highway under its jurisdiction. The municipality shall do all of the following: (1)Limit the operation of those vehicles to streets and highways having an established speed limit not greater than 35 miles per hour; (2)Require the vehicle owner who wishes to operate an under-speed or utility vehicle or a mini-truck on the public streets or highways to submit the vehicle to an inspection conducted by a local law enforcement agency that complies with inspection requirements established by the Department of Public Safety under R.C. § 4513.02; (3)Permit the operation on public streets or highways of only those vehicles that successfully pass the required vehicle inspection, are registered in accordance with R.C. Chapter 4503, and are titled in accordance with R.C. Chapter 4505; (4)Notify the Director of Public Safety, in a manner the Director determines, of the authorization for the operation of under-speed or utility vehicles or mini-trucks. (G)The municipality may establish additional requirements for the operation of under-speed or utility vehicles or mini-trucks on its streets and highways. (R.C. § 4511.215) (H)Notwithstanding divisions (B) through (G) of this section, a person may operate a utility vehicle on any public roads or right-of-way, other than a freeway, when traveling from one farm field to another for agricultural purposes if the vehicle is displaying a triangular slow-moving vehicle emblem as described in R.C. § 4513.112. (R.C. § 4511.216) (I)(1)Except as provided in this division (I) and divisions (F) and (G) of this section, no person shall operate a mini-truck within this municipality. (2)A person may operate a mini-truck on a farm for agricultural purposes only when the owner of the farm qualifies for the current agricultural use valuation tax credit. A mini-truck may be operated by or on behalf of such a farm owner on public roads and rights-of-way only when traveling from one farm field to another. (3)A person may operate a mini-truck on property owned or leased by a dealer who sells mini-trucks at retail. (4)Whoever violates this division (I) shall be penalized as provided in division (E) of this section. (R.C. § 4519.401) 2026 S-57 Motor Vehicle Crimes 88C SPEED REGULATIONS § 73.15 SPEED LIMITS. (A)No person shall operate a motor vehicle at a speed greater or less than is reasonable or proper, having due regard for the traffic, surface, and width of the street or highway and any other conditions, and no person shall drive any motor vehicle in and upon any street or highway at a greater speed than will permit him or her to bring it to a stop within the assured clear distance ahead. (B)It is prima facie lawful, in the absence of a lower limit declared or established pursuant to this section by the Director of Transportation or local authorities, for the operator of a motor vehicle to operate the same at a speed not exceeding the following: (1)(a)Twenty miles per hour in school zones during school recess and while children are going to or leaving school during the opening or closing hours, and when 20 miles per hour school speed limit signs are erected, except that on controlled-access highways and expressways, if the right-of-way line fence has been erected without pedestrian opening, the speed shall be governed by division (B)(4) of this section, and on freeways, if the right-of-way line fence has been erected without pedestrian opening, the speed shall be governed by divisions (B)(10) and (B)(11) of this section. The end of every school zone may be marked by a sign indicating the end of the zone. Nothing in this section or in the Manual and Specifications for a Uniform System of Traffic-Control Devices shall be construed to require school zones to be indicated by signs equipped with flashing or other lights, or giving other special notice of the hours in which the school zone speed limit is in effect. (b)As used in this section, SCHOOL means all of the following: 1.Any school chartered under R.C. § 3301.16; 2.Any nonchartered school that during the preceding year filed with the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce in compliance with O.A.C. § 3301-35-08, a copy of the school’s report for the parents of the school’s pupils certifying that the school meets state minimum standards for nonchartered, nontax-supported schools and presents evidence of this filing to the jurisdiction from which it is requesting the establishment of a school zone; 3.Any special elementary school that in writing requests the County Engineer to create a school zone at the location of the school. Upon receipt of such written request, the County Engineer shall create a school zone at that location by erecting appropriate signs; 4.Any preschool education program operated by an educational service center that is located on a street or highway with a speed limit of 45 miles per hour or more, when the educational service center in writing requests that either the Director of Transportation or the County Engineer, as applicable based on who has jurisdiction of the street or highway, to create a school zone at the location of that program. Upon receipt of such a written request, the Director of Transportation or the County Engineer shall create a school zone at that location by erecting the appropriate signs. 2026 S-57 88D Dublin - Traffic Code (c)As used in this section, SCHOOL ZONE means that portion of a street or highway passing a school fronting upon the street or highway that is encompassed by projecting the school property lines to the fronting street or highway, and also includes that portion of a state highway. Upon request from local authorities for streets and highways under their jurisdiction and that portion of a state highway under the jurisdiction of the Director of Transportation or a request from a County Engineer in the case of a school zone for a special elementary school, the Director may extend the traditional school zone boundaries. The distances in divisions (B)(1)(c)1. through 3. below shall not exceed 300 feet per approach per direction, and are bounded by whichever of the following distances or combination thereof the Director approves as most appropriate: 1.The distance encompassed by projecting the school building lines normal to the fronting highway and extending a distance of 300 feet on each approach direction; 2.The distance encompassed by projecting the school property lines intersecting the fronting highway and extending a distance of 300 feet on each approach direction; 3.The distance encompassed by the special marking of the pavement for a principal school pupil crosswalk plus a distance of 300 feet on each approach direction of the highway. (d)Nothing in this section shall be construed to invalidate the Director’s initial action on August 9, 1976, establishing all school zones at the traditional school zone boundaries defined by projecting school property lines, except when those boundaries are extended as provided in divisions (B)(1)(a) and (B)(1)(c) of this section. (e)As used in this division, CROSSWALK has the meaning given that term in R.C. § 4511.01(LL)(2). (f)The Director may, upon request by resolution of the Legislative Authority and upon submission by the municipality of such engineering, traffic, and other information as the Director considers necessary, designate a school zone on any portion of a state route lying within the municipality that includes a crosswalk customarily used by children going to or leaving a school during recess and opening and closing hours, whenever the distance, as measured in a straight line, from the school property line nearest the crosswalk to the nearest point of a crosswalk is no more than 1,320 feet. Such a school zone shall include the distance encompassed by the crosswalk and extending 300 feet in each appropriate direction of the state route. (g)As used in this section, SPECIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL means a school that meets all of the following: 1.It is not chartered and does not receive tax revenue from any source. 2.It does not educate children beyond the eighth grade. 3.It is located outside the limits of a municipal corporation. 2021 S-50 Motor Vehicle Crimes 91 (G)Pursuant to R.C. § 4511.21(G), points shall be assessed for a violation of a limitation under division (D) of this section in accordance with R.C. § 4510.036. (R.C. § 4511.21(A) - (G)) (H)Whenever, in accordance with R.C. § 4511.21(H) through (N), the maximum prima facie speed limitations as established herein have been altered, either higher or lower, and the appropriate signs giving notice have been erected as required, operators of motor vehicles shall be governed by the speed limitations set forth on such signs. It is prima facie unlawful for any person to exceed the speed limits posted upon such signs. (I)As used in this section: COMMERCIAL BUS means a motor vehicle designed for carrying more than nine passengers and used for the transportation of persons for compensation. DIVIDED. Means a roadway having two or more travel lanes for vehicles moving in opposite directions and that is separated by a median of more than four feet, excluding turn lanes. INTERSTATE SYSTEM has the same meaning as in 23 U.S.C. § 101. NONCOMMERCIAL BUS includes but is not limited to a school bus, or a motor vehicle operated solely for the transportation of persons associated with a charitable or nonprofit organization. OUTERBELT. A portion of a freeway that is part of the interstate system and is located in the outer vicinity of a major municipal corporation or group of municipal corporations, as designated by the Director. RURAL. Means an area outside urbanized areas and outside of a business or urban district, and areas that extend within urbanized areas where the roadway characteristics remain mostly unchanged from those outside the urbanized areas. URBANIZED AREA. Has the same meaning as in 23 U.S.C. § 101. (R.C. § 4511.21(O)) (J)Speed limits for private roads. (1)The owner of a private road located in a private residential area containing 20 or more dwelling units may establish a speed limit on the road by complying with all of the following requirements: (a)The speed limit is not less than 25 miles per hour and is indicated by a sign that is in a proper position, is sufficiently legible to be seen by an ordinarily observant person, and meets the specifications for the basic speed limit sign included in the manual adopted by the Department of Transportation pursuant to R.C. § 4511.09; 2026 S-57 92 Dublin - Traffic Code (b)The owner has posted a sign at the entrance of the private road that is in plain view and clearly informs persons entering the road that they are entering private property, a speed limit has been established for the road, and the speed limit is enforceable by law enforcement officers under state law. (2)No person shall operate a vehicle upon a private road as provided in division (J)(1) of this section at a speed exceeding any speed limit established and posted pursuant to division (J)(1). (3)When a speed limit is established and posted in accordance with division (J)(1) of this section, a law enforcement officer may apprehend a person violating the speed limit of the residential area by utilizing any of the means described in R.C. § 4511.091 or by any other accepted method of determining the speed of a motor vehicle and may stop and charge the person with exceeding the speed limit. (4)Pursuant to R.C. § 4511.211(D), points shall be assessed for violation of a speed limit established and posted in accordance with division (J)(1) of this section in accordance with R.C. § 4510.036. (5)As used in this division (J): OWNER. Includes but is not limited to a person who holds title to the real property in fee simple, a condominium owners’ association, a property owners’ association, a board of directors or trustees of a private community, and a nonprofit corporation governing a private community. PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL AREA CONTAINING 20 OR MORE DWELLING UNITS. Does not include a Chautauqua assembly as defined in R.C. § 4511.90. (R.C. § 4511.211(A) - (E)) (K)Penalties. (1)Divisions (A) through (I). (a)A violation of any provision of divisions (A) through (I) of this section is one of the following: 1.Except as otherwise provided in divisions (K)(1)(a)2., (a)3., (b), and (c) of this section, a minor misdemeanor; 2.If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to two violations of any provision of divisions (A) through (I) of this section, R.C. § 4511.21, or any provision of any other municipal ordinance that is substantially similar to any provision of that section, a misdemeanor of the fourth degree; 2026 S-57 Equipment and Loads 113 § 74.21 REARVIEW MIRRORS. (A)Every motor vehicle and motorcycle shall be equipped with a mirror so located as to reflect to the operator a view of the street to the rear of such vehicle or motorcycle. Operators of vehicles and motorcycles shall have a clear and unobstructed view to the front and to both sides of their vehicles or motorcycles and shall have a clear view to the rear of their vehicles or motorcycles by mirror. (B)Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. (R.C. § 4513.23) ('80 Code, § 337.21) Penalty, see § 70.99 § 74.22 WINDSHIELDS AND WIPERS. (A)No person shall drive any motor vehicle on a street or highway in this state, other than a motorcycle or motorized bicycle, that is not equipped with a windshield. (B)(1)No person shall drive any motor vehicle, other than a bus, with any sign, poster or other nontransparent material upon the front windshield, sidewings, side or rear windows of such vehicle other than a certificate or other paper required to be displayed by law, except that there may be in the lower left-hand or right-hand corner of the windshield a sign, poster or decal not to exceed four inches in height by six inches in width. No sign, poster or decal shall be displayed in the front windshield in such a manner as to conceal the vehicle identification number for the motor vehicle when, in accordance with Federal law, that number is located inside the vehicle passenger compartment and so placed as to be readable through the vehicle glazing without moving any part of the vehicle. (2)Division (B)(1) of this section does not apply to a person who is driving a passenger car with an electronic device, including an antenna, electronic tolling or other transponder, camera, directional navigation device, or other similar electronic device located in the front windshield if either of the following apply to the device: (a)It is a “vehicle safety technology” as defined in 49 C.F.R. § 393.5 and complies with 49 C.F.R. § 393.60(e)(1)(ii). (b)It does not restrict the vehicle operator’s sight lines to the road and highway signs and signals, and it does not conceal the vehicle identification number. (3)Division (B)(1) of this section does not apply to a person who is driving a commercial car with an electronic device, including an antenna, electronic tolling or other transponder, camera, directional navigation device, or other similar electronic device located in the front windshield if either of the following apply to the device: (a)It is a “vehicle safety technology” as defined in 49 C.F.R. § 393.5 and complies with 49 C.F.R. § 393.60(e)(1)(ii). 2023 S-54 114 Dublin - Traffic Code (b)It does not restrict the vehicle operator’s sight lines to the road and highway signs and signals, and it is mounted not more than 8.5 inches below the upper edge of the windshield. (C)The windshield on every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a device for cleaning rain, snow or other moisture from the windshield. The device shall be maintained in good working order and so constructed as to be controlled or operated by the operator of the vehicle. (D)Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. (R.C. § 4513.24) ('80 Code, § 337.22) Penalty, see § 70.99 § 74.23 LIMITED LOAD EXTENSION ON LEFT SIDE OF PASSENGER VEHICLE. (A)No passenger-type vehicle shall be operated on a street with any load carried on such vehicle which extends more than six inches beyond the line of the fenders on the vehicle's left side. (R.C. § 4513.30) ('80 Code, § 337.23) (B)Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. (R.C. § 4513.99) Penalty, see § 70.99 § 74.24 MOTOR VEHICLE STOP LIGHTS. (A)Every motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, and pole trailer when operated upon a highway shall be equipped with two or more stop lights, except that passenger cars manufactured or assembled prior to January 1, 1967, motorcycles, and motor-driven cycles shall be equipped with at least one stop light. Stop lights shall be mounted on the rear of the vehicle, actuated upon application of the service brake, and may be incorporated with other rear lights. Such stop lights when actuated shall emit a red light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear; provided that in the case of a train of vehicles only the stop lights on the rearmost vehicle need be visible from the distance specified. (B)Such stop lights when actuated shall give a steady warning light to the rear of a vehicle or train of vehicles to indicate the intention of the operator to diminish the speed of or stop a vehicle or train of vehicles. (C)When stop lights are used as required by this section, they shall be constructed or installed so as to provide adequate and reliable illumination and shall conform to the appropriate rules and regulations established under R.C. § 4513.19. (D)A historical motor vehicle that was not originally manufactured with stop lights or a replica motor vehicle that replicates a motor vehicle that was not originally manufactured with stop lights is not subject to this section. 2026 S-57 Equipment and Loads 114A (C)As used in this section, REPLICA MOTOR VEHICLE means a replica motor vehicle for which a certificate of title is issued under R.C. § 4505.072. (R.C. § 4513.071) ('80 Code, § 337.24) Penalty, see § 74.99 2026 S-57 114B Dublin - Traffic Code Fire Prevention 30A fact, a licensed exhibitor of fireworks. The Fire Chief or fire prevention officer, in consultation with the Police Chief or other similar chief law enforcement officer or with the designee of the Police Chief or other similar chief law enforcement officer, may inspect the premises immediately prior to the exhibition to determine if the exhibitor has complied with the rules, and may revoke a permit for noncompliance with the rules. (E)If the Legislative Authority has prescribed a fee for the issuance of a permit for a public fireworks exhibition, the Fire Chief or fire prevention officer and Police Chief or other similar chief law enforcement officer, or their designee, shall not issue a permit until the exhibitor pays the requisite fee. (F)Each exhibitor shall provide an indemnity bond in the amount of at least one million dollars with surety satisfactory to the Fire Chief or fire prevention officer and to the Police Chief or other similar chief law enforcement officer, or the designee of the Police Chief or other similar chief law enforcement officer, conditioned for the payment of all final judgments that may be rendered against the exhibitor on account of injury, death, or loss to person or property emanating from the fireworks exhibitor, or proof of insurance coverage of at least one million dollars for liability arising from injury, death, or loss of persons or property emanating from the fireworks exhibition. The Legislative Authority may require the exhibitor to provide an indemnity bond or proof of insurance coverage in amounts greater than those required by this division. The Fire Chief or fire prevention officer and Police Chief or other similar chief law enforcement officer, or their designee, shall not issue a permit until the exhibitor provides the bond or proof of the insurance coverage required by this division or by the Legislative Authority. (G)Each permit for a fireworks exhibition issued by the Fire Chief or fire prevention officer and by the Police Chief or other similar chief law enforcement officer, or the designee of the Police Chief or other similar chief law enforcement officer, shall contain a distinct number, designate the municipality, and identify the certified fire safety inspector, Fire Chief, or fire prevention officer who will be present before, during and after the exhibition, where appropriate. A copy of each permit issued shall be forwarded by the Fire Chief or fire prevention officer and by the Police Chief or other similar chief law enforcement officer, or designee of the Police Chief or other similar chief law enforcement officer, issuing it to the State Fire Marshal. A permit is not transferable or assignable. (H)The Fire Chief or fire prevention officer and Police Chief or other similar chief law enforcement officer, or designee of the Police Chief or other similar chief law enforcement officer, shall keep a record of issued permits for fireworks exhibitions. In this list, the Fire Chief, fire prevention officer, Police Chief or other similar chief law enforcement officer, or designee of the Police Chief or other similar chief law enforcement officer, shall list the name of the exhibitor, his or her license number, the premises on which the exhibition will be conducted, the date and time of the exhibition, and the number and political subdivision designation of the permit issued to the exhibitor for the exhibition. (I)The Legislative Authority shall require that a certified fire safety inspector, Fire Chief or fire prevention officer be present before, during and after the exhibition, and shall require the certified fire safety inspector, Fire Chief or fire prevention officer to inspect the premises where the exhibition is to 2022 S-51 30B Dublin - General Regulations take place and determine whether the exhibition is in compliance with this chapter and Ohio R.C. Chapter 3743. (R.C. § 3743.54) ('80 Code, § 1523.02) § 93.22 UNLAWFUL CONDUCT BY EXHIBITOR. (A)No licensed exhibitor of fireworks shall fail to comply with the applicable requirements of the rules adopted by the Fire Marshal pursuant to R.C. § 3743.53(B) and (E) or to comply with divisions (C) and (D) of that section. (B)No licensed exhibitor of fireworks shall conduct a fireworks exhibition unless a permit has been secured for the exhibition pursuant to R.C. § 3743.54 or a substantially similar municipal ordinance, or if a permit so secured is revoked by a Fire Chief or fire prevention officer, in consultation with a Police Chief or other similar chief law enforcement officer, or with a designee of a Police Chief or other similar chief law enforcement officer, pursuant to those sections. (C)No licensed exhibitor of fireworks shall acquire fireworks for use at a fireworks exhibition other than in accordance with R.C. § 3743.54 and 3743.55. (D)No licensed exhibitor of fireworks or other person associated with the conduct of a fireworks exhibition shall have possession or control of, or be under the influence of, any intoxicating liquor, beer or controlled substance while on the premises on which the exhibition is being conducted. (E)No licensed exhibitor of fireworks shall permit an employee to assist the licensed exhibitor in conducting fireworks exhibitions unless the employee is registered with the fire marshal under R.C. § 3743.56. (R.C. § 3743.64(C) - (G)) ('80 Code, § 1523.03) Penalty, see § 93.99 § 93.23 POSSESSION, SALE OR DISCHARGE PROHIBITED. (A)No person shall possess fireworks in this municipality or shall possess for sale or sell fireworks in this municipality, except a licensed manufacturer of fireworks as authorized by R.C. §§ 3743.02 to 3743.08 and 3743.48, a licensed wholesaler of fireworks as authorized by R.C. §§ 3743.15 to 3743.21 and 3743.48, a shipping permit holder as authorized by R.C. § 3743.40, a licensed fountain device retailer as authorized by R.C. § 3743.27, a person as authorized by R.C. §§ 3743.44, 3743.45, and 3743.48, or a licensed exhibitor of fireworks as authorized by R.C. §§ 3743.50 to 3743.55, or as authorized by any municipal ordinance that is substantially equivalent to any of these statutes, and except as provided in R.C. § 3743.80 or a substantially equivalent municipal ordinance. (B)Except as provided in R.C. § 3743.80 or a substantially equivalent municipal ordinance, and except for licensed exhibitors of fireworks authorized to conduct a fireworks exhibition pursuant to 2026 S-57 Fire Prevention 30C R.C. §§ 3743.50 through 3743.55 or a substantially equivalent municipal ordinance, no person shall discharge, ignite, or explode any fireworks in this municipality. (C)No person shall use in a theater or public hall, what is technically known as fireworks showers, or a mixture containing potassium chlorate and sulphur. (D)No person shall sell fireworks of any kind to a person under 18 years of age. No person under 18 years of age shall enter a fireworks sales showroom unless that person is accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or other responsible adult. No person under 18 years of age shall touch or possess fireworks on a licensed premises without the consent of the licensee. A licensee may eject any person from a licensed premises that is in any way disruptive to the safe operation of the premises. (E)Except as otherwise provided in R.C. § 3743.44, no person, other than a licensed manufacturer, licensed wholesaler, licensed exhibitor, or shipping permit holder, shall possess 1.3G fireworks in this state. (F)No person shall negligently discharge, ignite, or explode fireworks while in possession or control of, or under the influence of, any intoxicating liquor, beer, or controlled substance. (G)No person shall negligently discharge, ignite, or explode fireworks on the property of another person without that person’s permission to use fireworks on that property. (R.C. § 3743.65(A) - (E), (G), (H)) ('80 Code, § 1523.04) Penalty, see § 93.99 Statutory reference: Felony offense for disabling a fire suppression system, see R.C. § 3743.65(F) § 93.24 APPLICATION. This subchapter does not prohibit or apply to the following: (A)The manufacture, sale, possession, transportation, storage or use in emergency situations, of pyrotechnic signaling devices and distress signals for marine, aviation or highway use; (B)The manufacture, sale, possession, transportation, storage or use of fusees, torpedoes or other signals necessary for the safe operation of railroads; (C)The manufacture, sale, possession, transportation, storage or use of blank cartridges in connection with theaters or shows, or in connection with athletics as signals or for ceremonial purposes; (D)The manufacture for, the transportation, storage, possession or use by, or the sale to the armed forces of the United States and the militia of this state, as recognized by the Adjutant General of Ohio, of pyrotechnic devices; 2026 S-57 30D Dublin - General Regulations (E)The manufacture, sale, possession, transportation, storage or use of toy pistols, toy canes, toy guns or other devices in which paper or plastic caps containing twenty-five hundredths grains or less of explosive material are used, provided that they are constructed so that a hand cannot come into contact with a cap when it is in place for explosion, or apply to the manufacture, sale, possession, transportation, storage or use of those caps; (F)The manufacture, sale, possession, transportation, storage or use of novelties and trick noisemakers, auto burglar alarms or model rockets and model rocket motors designed, sold and used for the purpose of propelling recoverable aero models; (G)The manufacture, sale, possession, transportation, storage or use of wire sparklers. (H)The conduct of radio-controlled special effect exhibitions that use an explosive black powder charge of not more than one-quarter pound per charge, and that are not connected in any manner to propellant charges; provided, that the exhibition complies with all of the following: (1)No explosive aerial display is conducted in the exhibition; (2)The exhibition is separated from spectators by not less than 200 feet; (3)The person conducting the exhibition complies with regulations of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms of the United States Department of the Treasury and the United States Department of Transportation with respect to the storage and transport of the explosive black powder used in the exhibition. (R.C. § 3743.80) ('80 Code, § 1523.05) Penalty, see § 93.99 2026 S-57 Health and Sanitation 46G conspicuously posted at the entrance to every public place and place of employment and within such spaces where smoking is prohibited by this chapter. A sign shall be of sufficient size to be clearly legible to persons entering or frequenting the area it is intended to mark. All signs shall contain a telephone number for reporting violations. (B)All ashtrays and other receptacles used for disposing of smoking materials shall be removed from any area where smoking is prohibited by this chapter. (C)This section shall not be construed to permit smoking in any area in which smoking is prohibited pursuant to § 94.11. (Ord. 52-04, passed 11-15-04) Penalty, see § 94.99 § 94.17 ENFORCEMENT. This chapter shall be enforced by the City Manager and his or her designee(s). (Ord. 52-04, passed 11-15-04) § 94.18 SEVERABILITY. If any provision, clause, sentence, or paragraph of this subchapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances shall be held invalid, that invalidity shall not affect the other provisions of this subchapter that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this subchapter are declared to be severable. (Ord. 52-04, passed 11-15-04) LICENSING TOBACCO AND ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCT RETAILERS § 94.20 DEFINITIONS. As used in §§ 94.20 through 94.24: ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCT. (1)Subject to division (2) of this definition , an electronic cigarette or any other product or device that consists of or contains nicotine that can be ingested into the body by any means, including, but not limited to, chewing, smoking, absorbing, dissolving, or inhaling. (2)The phrase does not include any of the following: 2025 S-56 46H Dublin - General Regulations (a)Any cigarette or other tobacco product; (b)Any product that is a "drug" as that term is defined in 21 U.S.C. § 321(g)(1); (c)Any product that is a "device" as that term is defined in 21 U.S.C. § 321(h); (d)Any product that is a "combination product" as described in 21 U.S.C. § 353(g). CHILD (INCLUDES CHILDREN). Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 2151.011. CIGARETTE. Includes clove cigarettes and hand-rolled cigarettes. DISTRIBUTE. To furnish, give, or provide cigarettes, other tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or papers used to roll cigarettes to the ultimate consumer of the cigarettes, other tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or papers used to roll cigarettes. ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE. (1)Subject to division (2) of this definition, any electronic product or device that produces a vapor that delivers nicotine or any other substance to the person inhaling from the device to simulate smoking and that is likely to be offered to or purchased by consumers as an electronic cigarette, electronic cigar, electronic cigarillo, or electronic pipe. (2)The phrase does not include any item, product, or device described in division (2) of the definition for ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCT in this section. LICENSING AGENT. The entity with which the City of Dublin has contracted to administer license applications and enforcement of provisions contained in §§ 94.21 through 94.23. PERSON UNDER 21. A natural person who has reached the age of 18 years but has not yet reached the age of 21 years. TOBACCO PRODUCT. Any product that is made from tobacco, including, but not limited to, a cigarette, a cigar, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, or snuff. (Ord. 24-17, passed 12-4-17) § 94.21 LICENSE REQUIRED. (A)No person shall engage in retail sales of tobacco products or alternative nicotine devices within the city without a valid license issued by the city, or on the city's behalf, to sell tobacco products or alternative nicotine devices. 2026 S-57 Health and Sanitation 46I (B)No licensee shall engage in retail sales of tobacco products or alternative nicotine devices in violation of § 135.17 of the Codified Ordinances, or any substantially equivalent provision of applicable law. (C)The following items shall be required in applying for a license, or renewing a license, under this section: (1)A valid vendor's license from the Ohio Department of Taxation; (2)If the applicant engages in retail sale of cigarettes, a valid retail cigarette dealer's license as required by R.C. Chapter 5743; (3)The location where the applicant proposes to engage in retail sales of tobacco products or alternative nicotine devices; (4)A nonrefundable license administration fee in the amount provided in the fee schedule created under Chapter 35 of the Codified Ordinances; (5)Such other information as determined, by the City Manager or the city's licensing agent, to be necessary to administer the licensing system provided herein and effectuate the purposes of §§ 94.20 through 94.24, and § 135.17 of the Codified Ordinances. (D)A license granted under this section shall be valid from June 1 of the year of application to May 31 of the following year. A license issued to a new licensee after January 1 shall be valid until May 31 of the following year. (E)License administration fees, reinstatement fees, and civil penalties collected in administering §§ 94.20 through 94.23 may be collected by the city or the city's licensing agent, and shall be credited to the city's General Fund to defray the costs of administration and enforcement of these sections; alternatively, the city and its licensing agent may agree that the licensing agent will retain all or a portion of the fees as compensation for its services as licensing agent. (F)For purposes of this section, VALID LICENSE means a license issued under this section that has not expired, that is not within a period of suspension or failure-to-reinstate status, and that has not been revoked. (Ord. 24-17, passed 12-4-17; Am. Ord. 59-23, passed 11-27-23; Am. Ord. 41-24, passed 11-18-24; Am. Ord. 42-25, passed 10-20-25) § 94.22 LICENSE REVOCATION, DENIAL OR SUSPENSION. (A)Application for a license required under § 94.21 may be denied for any of the following reasons: 2026 S-57 46J Dublin - General Regulations (1)The applicant has had a license under § 94.21 revoked within the previous three years; (2)The applicant is determined to have knowingly included false or misleading information in the license application or renewal application; (3)The applicant's current license under § 94.21 has been suspended, and the period of suspension has not elapsed; (4)A property owned or operated by the applicant engaging in the retail sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, or alternative nicotine products within the City of Dublin is the subject of a court order declaring such property to be a public nuisance, where said nuisance has not been abated as determined by the court, or where the court has ordered that retail sales of tobacco products or alternative nicotine products shall cease pursuant to any temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction issued by the court; (5)The applicant is in arrears with respect to any fine imposed for violation of § 135.17 of the Codified Ordinances, or any substantially equivalent offense, or for any civil penalty levied under § 94.23; or (6)The applicant has failed to provide any of the items required under § 94.21(C). (B)For purposes of division (A) of this section, APPLICANT shall include entities with common ownership or management to the entity or natural person listed on the application. (C)A license may be suspended for a definite period, not to exceed six months, as determined by the city or its licensing agent. Prior to reinstatement of the license following expiration of the suspension, the licensee shall remit reinstatement fee in the amount provided in the fee schedule created under Chapter 35 of the Codified Ordinances. A license may be suspended for any of the following reasons: (1)Two violations of § 135.17 of the Codified Ordinances, or any substantially equivalent offense, by the licensee or agent of the licensee within the previous 12-month period; (2)Failure to appear at any court proceeding where the licensee or any agent of the licensee has been charged with a violation of § 135.17 of the Codified Ordinances, or any substantially equivalent offense. If the licensee's agent is the person charged, the appearance of the agent shall be sufficient; (3)A property owned or operated by the applicant engaging in the retail sale of tobacco products or alternative nicotine products within the city is the subject of a court order declaring such property to be a public nuisance, where said nuisance has not been abated as determined by the court, or where the court has ordered that retail sales of tobacco products or alternative nicotine products shall cease pursuant to any temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction issued by the court; (4)The finding by a federal or state agency or court that the licensee has violated a federal or state rule or regulation governing the retail sale of tobacco products or alternative nicotine products; or 2026 S-57 Health and Sanitation 46K (5)The licensee is in arrears with respect to any fine imposed for violation of § 135.17 of the Codified Ordinances, or any substantially equivalent offense, or for any civil penalty levied under § 94.23. (D)A license may be revoked for any of the following reasons: (1)The licensee is determined to have knowingly included false or misleading information in the license application or renewal application; (2)Three or more violations of § 135.17 of the Codified Ordinances, or any substantially equivalent offense, by the licensee or agent of the licensee within the previous 12-month period; (3)A period of suspension imposed under division (C)(5) of this section has elapsed, and the licensee remains in arrears of payment of such fine or penalty; or (4)The licensee has been subject to three or more suspensions in the previous 24-month period. (E)For purposes of divisions (C) and (D), LICENSEE shall include entities with common ownership or management to the entity or natural person listed as the license holder. (Ord. 24-17, passed 12-4-17; Am. Ord. 59-23, passed 11-27-23; Am. Ord. 41-24, passed 11-18-24; Am. Ord. 42-25, passed 10-20-25) § 94.23 ENFORCEMENT; APPEALS. (A)(1)The city and its licensing agent shall have authority to implement and enforce the provisions of §§ 94.20 through 94.23. (2)Inspections. The city or its licensing agent may conduct an inspection of a business prior to issuing a license for the retail sale of tobacco products or alternative nicotine products. The city or its licensing agent shall annually inspect each licensee, upon proper identification and upon stating the purpose and necessity of an inspection. The city or its licensing agent may enter at reasonable times upon any public or private property, real or personal, to inspect or investigate, and examine or copy records to determine compliance with this chapter. The city or its licensing agent may apply for, and any judge of a court of record may issue, an appropriate search warrant necessary to achieve the purposes of this chapter within the court's territorial jurisdiction. If entry is refused or inspection or investigation is refused, hindered, or thwarted, the city or its licensing agent may suspend or revoke the license. (B)For purposes of § 94.22(C)(1) and (D)(2): 2026 S-57 46L Dublin - General Regulations (1)“Violation” including violation of § 135.17 of the Codified Ordinances or a substantially equivalent offense, does not require that the person has been criminally convicted of the violation of § 135.17 of the Codified Ordinances or substantially equivalent offense. The city or its licensing agent may determine that a violation has occurred even if no criminal charge has been filed. Acquittal or dismissal of a charge under § 135.17 of the Codified Ordinances, or any substantially equivalent offense, shall not necessarily absolve a licensee; §§ 94.20 through 94.24 are civil in nature, and so the city or its licensing agent may find a violation based upon a preponderance of evidence, rather than proof beyond a reasonable doubt, and are not otherwise required to observe rules of criminal procedure, the exclusionary rule, or confrontation of witnesses; (2)Sale of multiple items in violation of § 135.17 of the Codified Ordinances, or substantially equivalent applicable law, where the sales occur in a single transaction, shall constitute one violation. For example: sale of three packs of cigarettes and a vial of liquid nicotine to a 19-year old in one transaction shall constitute one violation. Sale of one pack of cigarettes to one 19-year old, and one pack of cigarettes to the 18-year old next in line, in two transactions, shall constitute two violations. (C)In addition to the denial, suspension, or revocation of a license, the city or its licensing agent may impose the following civil penalties for violations of §§ 94.21 or 94.22, or of § 135.17 of the Codified Ordinances or any substantially equivalent offense: (1)For a first violation, $250.00; (2)For second and additional violations within one year of the first violation, $500.00. (D)When the city or its licensing agent determines to issue a civil penalty for a violation, to deny a permit application, or to suspend or revoke a permit, the city or licensing agent shall notify the violator, applicant, or licensee written notice of said decision by U.S. mail, electronic mail, by posting in a conspicuous place at the location, or other means reasonably calculated to promptly notify the violator, applicant, or licensee of the determination. (E)The city or its licensing agent shall not be required to conduct an evidentiary hearing prior to issuing a determination provided for in division (D) of this section. (F)The violator, applicant, or licensee may file a written notice of appeal with the city or its licensing agent, whichever issued the determination, within 14 days of the date of the determination provided pursuant to division (D) of this section. The determination shall take effect following the expiration of time to file the notice of appeal provided herein. (G)If the city's licensing agent is Franklin County Public Health, the appeal provided in division (F) of this section shall be heard by the Board of Health, or the city. The Board of Health may designate a hearing officer to hear and decide the appeal on its behalf. If Franklin County Public Health is not the city's licensing agent, the appeal shall be to Council. The Mayor may designate a hearing officer to hear and decide the appeal on Council's behalf. 2025 S-56 Alcoholic Beverages 11 (D)No person shall be subject to any criminal prosecution or any proceedings before the department of liquor control or the liquor control commission for failing to display this card. No permit issued by the department shall be suspended, revoked, or canceled because of the failure of the permit holder to display this card. (R.C. § 4301.637) ('80 Code, § 529.06) § 111.04 HOURS OF SALE OR CONSUMPTION. (A)This section shall apply to the retail sale of beer, wine, mixed beverages, or spirituous liquor. (B)No beer, wine, mixed beverages, or spirituous liquor shall be sold or delivered by an A-1, A-1c, A-2, A-2f, A-3a, A-5, B-1, B-2, B-4, B-5, C-1, C-2, C-2X, D-1, D-2, D-2X, D-3 when issued without a D-3A, D-3X, D-4, D-8, F, F-1, F-2, F-3, F-4, F-5, F-6, F-7, F-8, F-9, F-10, F-11, G, or I permit holder: (1)From Monday to Saturday between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. (2)On Sunday between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and Sunday midnight, unless statutorily authorized otherwise. (3)Consumption of beer, wine, mixed beverages, or spirituous liquor is also prohibited during the above hours upon the premises of the above permit holders who are authorized by their permit to sell beer, wine, mixed beverages, or spirituous liquor for on-premises consumption. (C)No beer, wine, mixed beverages, or spirituous liquor shall be sold or delivered by an A-1A, D-3 when issued with a D-3A, D-4A, D-5, D-5A, D-5B, D-5C, D-5D, D-5E, D-5F, D-5G, D-5H, D-5I, D-5J, D-5K, D-5l, D-5m, D-5n, D-5o or D-7 permit holder: (1)From Monday to Saturday between the hours of 2:30 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. (2)On Sunday between the hours of 2:30 a.m. and Sunday midnight, unless statutorily authorized otherwise. (3)Consumption of beer, wine, mixed beverages, or spirituous liquor is also prohibited during the above hours upon the premises of the above permit holders who are authorized by their permit to sell beer, wine, mixed beverages, or spirituous liquor for on-premises consumption. (D)Permit holders authorized to sell beer, wine, mixed beverages, or spirituous liquor at retail who are not specifically identified in division (B) or (C) of this section shall be subject to the provisions of division (B) of this section, unless statutorily authorized otherwise. (E)The hours on Sunday during which sales, delivery, or consumption of alcoholic beverages may take place are established by statute, but in no event shall they begin prior to 5:30 a.m. (O.A.C. § 4301:1-1-49) ('80 Code, § 529.08(a)) 2026 S-57 12 Dublin - Business Regulations (F)No association, corporation, local unit of an association or corporation, or D permit holder who holds an F-2 permit shall sell beer or intoxicating liquor beyond the hours of sale allowed by the permit. This division imposes strict liability on the holder of such permit and on any officer, agent or employee of such permit holder. (R.C. § 4303.202(D)(2)) (G)No F-8 permit holder shall sell beer or intoxicating liquor beyond the hours of sale allowed by the permit. This division imposes strict liability on the holder of an F-8 permit and on any officer, agent or employee of that permit holder. (R.C. § 4303.208(C)) (H)Whoever violates division (I) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. (R.C. § 4303.99(D)) Penalty, see § 111.99 § 111.05 SALES TO AND USE BY UNDERAGE PERSONS; SECURING PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS. (A)Except as otherwise provided in this chapter or R.C. Chapter 4301, no person shall sell beer or intoxicating liquor to an underage person, shall buy beer or intoxicating liquor for an underage person, or shall furnish it to an underage person, unless given by a physician in the regular line of the physician's practice or given for established religious purposes, or unless the underage person is supervised by a parent, spouse who is not an underage person or legal guardian. In proceedings before the liquor control commission, no permit holder, or the employee or agent of a permit holder, charged with a violation of this division shall be charged, for the same offense, with a violation of R.C. § 4301.22(A). (B)No person who is the owner or occupant of any public or private place shall negligently allow any underage person to remain in or on the place while possessing or consuming beer or intoxicating liquor, unless the intoxicating liquor or beer is given to the person possessing or consuming it by that person's parent, spouse who is not an underage person or legal guardian and the parent, spouse who is not an underage person, or legal guardian is present at the time of the person's possession or consumption of the beer or intoxicating liquor. An owner of a public or private place is not liable for acts or omissions in violation of this division that are committed by a lessee of that place, unless the owner authorizes or acquiesces in the lessee's acts or omissions. (C)No person shall engage or use accommodations at a hotel, inn, cabin, campground or restaurant when the person knows or should have reason to know either of the following: (1)That beer or intoxicating liquor will be consumed by an underage person on the premises of the accommodations that the person engages or uses, unless the person engaging or using the accommodations is the spouse of the underage person and who is not an underage person, or is the parent 2013 S-34 General Provisions 9 (4)While out of this municipality, the person omits to perform a legal duty imposed by the laws of this municipality, which omission affects a legitimate interest of the municipality in protecting, governing or regulating any person, property, thing, transaction or activity in this municipality. (5)While out of this municipality, the person unlawfully takes or retains property and subsequently brings any of the unlawfully taken or retained property into this municipality. (6)While out of this municipality, the person unlawfully takes or entices another and subsequently brings the other person into this municipality. (7)The person, by means of a computer, computer system, computer network, telecommunication, telecommunications device, telecommunications service, or information service, causes or knowingly permits any writing, data, image or other telecommunication to be disseminated or transmitted into this municipality in violation of the law of this state or municipality. (B)In homicide, the element referred to in division (A)(1) of this section includes the act that causes death, the physical contact that causes death, the death itself, or any other element that is set forth in the offense in question. If any part of the body of a homicide victim is found in this municipality, the death is presumed to have occurred within this municipality. (C)This municipality includes the land and water within its boundaries and the air space above such land and water, and real property outside the corporate limits, with respect to which this municipality has either exclusive or concurrent legislative jurisdiction. Where the boundary between this municipality and another jurisdiction is disputed, the disputed territory is conclusively presumed to be within this municipality for purposes of this section. (D)When an offense is committed under the laws of this municipality, and it appears beyond a reasonable doubt that the offense or any element of the offense took place either in this municipality or in another jurisdiction or jurisdictions, but it cannot reasonably be determined in which it took place, the offense or element is conclusively presumed to have taken place in this municipality for purposes of this section. (E)When a person is subject to criminal prosecution and punishment in this municipality for an offense committed or completed outside this municipality, the person is subject to all specifications for that offense that would be applicable if the offense had been committed within this municipality. (F)Any act, conduct, or element that is a basis of a person being subject under this section to criminal prosecution and punishment in this municipality need not be committed personally by the person as long as it is committed by another person who is in complicity or conspiracy with the person. (G)This section shall be liberally construed, consistent with constitutional limitations, to allow this municipality the broadest possible jurisdiction over offenses and persons committing offenses in, or affecting, this municipality. 2005 S-17 10 Dublin - General Offenses (H)For purposes of division (A)(2) of this section, an overt act is substantial when it is of a character that manifests a purpose on the part of the actor that the object of the conspiracy should be completed. (I)As used in this section, COMPUTER, COMPUTER SYSTEM, COMPUTER NETWORK, INFORMATION SERVICE, TELECOMMUNICATION, TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICE, TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE, DATA and WRITING have the same meanings as in R.C. § 2913.01. (R.C. § 2901.11) ('80 Code, § 501.05) § 130.06 LIMITATION OF CRIMINAL PROSECUTION. (A)(1)Except as provided in division (A)(2), (A)(3), (A)(4), (A)(5), or (A)(6) of this section or as otherwise provided in this section, a prosecution shall be barred unless it is commenced within the following periods after an offense is committed: (a)For a felony, six years; (b)For a misdemeanor other than a minor misdemeanor, two years; (c)For a minor misdemeanor, six months. (2)There is no period of limitation for the prosecution of a violation of R.C. § 2903.01 or R.C. § 2903.02 or for the prosecution of a conspiracy to commit, attempt to commit, or complicity in committing a violation of R.C. § 2903.01 or R.C. § 2903.02. (3)Except as otherwise provided in divisions (B) to (J) of this section, a prosecution of any of the following offenses shall be barred unless it is commenced within 20 years after the offense is committed: (a)A violation of R.C. § 2903.03, 2903.04, 2905.01, 2905.32, 2907.04, 2907.05, 2907.21, 2909.02, 2909.22, 2909.23, 2909.24, 2909.26, 2909.27, 2909.28, 2909.29, 2911.01, 2911.02, 2911.11, 2911.12, or 2917.02, a violation of R.C. § 2903.11 or 2903.12 if the victim is a peace officer, a violation of R.C. § 2903.13 that is a felony, or a violation of former R.C. § 2907.12. (b)A conspiracy to commit, attempt to commit, or complicity in committing a violation set forth in division (A)(3)(a) of this section. (4)Except as otherwise provided in divisions (D) to (L) of this section, a prosecution of a violation of R.C. § 2907.02 or 2907.03 or a conspiracy to commit, attempt to commit, or complicity in committing a violation of either section shall be barred unless it is commenced within 25 years after the offense is committed. 2026 S-57 General Provisions 10A (5)(a)Except as otherwise provided in divisions (A)(5)(b) and (E) to (I) of this section, a prosecution of a violation of R.C. § 2907.13 shall be barred unless it is commenced within five years after the offense is committed. (b)Prosecution that would otherwise be barred under division (A)(5)(a) of this section may be commenced within five years after the date of the discovery of the offense by either an aggrieved person or the aggrieved person’s legal representative who is not a party to the offense. (c)As used in division (A)(5)(b) of this section, “aggrieved person” includes any of the following individuals with regard to a violation of R.C. § 2907.13: 1.A patient who was the victim of the violation; 2.The spouse or surviving spouse of a patient who was the victim of the violation; 3.Any child born as a result of the violation. (6)A prosecution for a violation of R.C. § 2151.421(A)(1) or (A)(4), which is a misdemeanor of the fourth degree, or a misdemeanor of the first degree under circumstances specified in R.C. § 2151.99, is barred unless it is commenced within four years after the violation is committed. (B)(1)Except as otherwise provided in division (B)(2) of this section, if the period of limitation provided in division (A)(1) or (3) hereof has expired, prosecution shall be commenced for an offense of which an element is fraud or breach of a fiduciary duty, within one year after discovery of the offense either by an aggrieved person, or by the aggrieved person's legal representative who is not a party to the offense. (2)If the period of limitation provided in division (A)(1) or (A)(3) of this section has expired, prosecution for a violation of R.C. § 2913.49 shall be commenced within five years after discovery of the offense either by an aggrieved person or the aggrieved person’s legal representative who is not a party to the offense. (C)(1)If the period of limitation provided in division (A)(1) or (A)(3) of this section has expired, prosecution shall be commenced for the following offenses during the following specified periods of time: (a)For an offense involving misconduct in office by a public servant at any time while the accused remains a public servant, or within two years thereafter; (b)For an offense by a person who is not a public servant but whose offense is directly related to the misconduct in office of a public servant, at any time while that public servant remains a public servant, or within two years thereafter. (2)As used in this division: 2026 S-57 10B Dublin - General Offenses (a)The phrase OFFENSE IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE MISCONDUCT IN OFFICE OF A PUBLIC SERVANT includes, but is not limited to, a violation of R.C. § 101.71, 101.91, 121.61 or 2921.13, 102.03(F) or (H), 2921.02(A), 2921.43(A) or (B), or 3517.13(F) or (G), that is directly related to an offense involving misconduct in office of a public servant, or a violation of any municipal ordinance substantially equivalent to those Ohio Revised Code sections listed in this division (C)(2)(a). (b)PUBLIC SERVANT has the same meaning as in R.C. § 2921.01. (D)(1)If a DNA record made in connection with the criminal investigation of the commission of a violation of R.C. § 2907.02 or 2907.03 is determined to match another DNA record that is of an identifiable person and if the time of the determination is later than 25 years after the offense is committed, prosecution of that person for a violation of the section may be commenced within five years after the determination is complete. (2)If a DNA record made in connection with the criminal investigation of the commission of a violation of R.C. § 2907.02 or 2907.03 is determined to match another DNA record that is of an identifiable person and if the time of the determination is within 25 years after the offense is committed, prosecution of that person for a violation of the section may be commenced within the longer of 25 years after the offense is committed or five years after the determination is complete. (3)As used in this division, DNA RECORD has the same meaning as in R.C. § 109.573. (E)An offense is committed when every element of the offense occurs. In the case of an offense of which an element is a continuing course of conduct, the period of limitation does not begin to run until such course of conduct or the accused's accountability for it terminates, whichever occurs first. (F)A prosecution is commenced on the date an indictment is returned or an information filed, or on the date a lawful arrest without a warrant is made, or on the date a warrant, summons, citation or other process is issued, whichever occurs first. A prosecution is not commenced by the return of an indictment or the filing of an information unless reasonable diligence is exercised to issue and execute process on the same. A prosecution is not commenced upon issuance of a warrant, summons, citation or other process, unless reasonable diligence is exercised to execute the same. (G)The period of limitation shall not run during any time when the corpus delicti remains undiscovered. (H)The period of limitation shall not run during any time when the accused purposely avoids prosecution. Proof that the accused departed this municipality or concealed the accused's identity or whereabouts is prima-facie evidence of the accused's purpose to avoid prosecution. (I)The period of limitation shall not run during any time a prosecution against the accused based on the same conduct is pending in this state, even though the indictment, information, or process that commenced the prosecution is quashed or the proceedings on the indictment, information, or process are set aside or reversed on appeal. 2026 S-57 Offenses Against Property 22C (2)INFORMATION SERVICE does not include any use of a capability of a type described in division (1) of this definition for the management, control, or operation of a telecommunications system or the management of a telecommunications service. INTERNET. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 341.42. MOTOR VEHICLE has the same meaning as in R.C. § 4501.01. OCCUPIED STRUCTURE. Means any house, building, outbuilding, watercraft, aircraft, railroad car, truck, trailer, tent, or other structure, vehicle, or shelter, or any portion thereof, to which any of the following applies: (1)It is maintained as a permanent or temporary dwelling, even though it is temporarily unoccupied and whether nor not any person is actually present; (2)At the time, it is occupied as the permanent or temporary habitation of any person, whether or not any person is actually present; (3)At the time, it is specially adapted for the overnight accommodation of any person, whether or not any person is actually present; (4)At the time, any person is present or likely to be present in it. OWNER. Unless the context requires a different meaning, any person, other than the actor, who is the owner of, or who has possession or control of, or who has any license or interest in property or services, even though the ownership, possession, control, license or interest is unlawful. POLICE DOG OR HORSE. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 2921.321. POLITICAL SUBDIVISION. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 2744.01. RENTED PROPERTY. Personal property in which the right of possession and use of the property is for a short and possibly indeterminate term in return for consideration; the rentee generally controls the duration of possession of the property within any applicable minimum or maximum term; and the amount of consideration is generally determined by the duration of possession of the property. SERVICES. Include labor, personal services, professional services, rental services, public utility services including wireless service as defined in R.C. § 128.01(F)(1), common carrier services, and food, drink, transportation, entertainment and cable television services and, for purposes of R.C. § 2913.04, include cable services as defined in that section. SLUG. An object that, by virtue of its size, shape, composition or other quality, is capable of being inserted or deposited in a coin machine as an improper substitute for a genuine coin, bill or token made for that purpose. 2014 S-35 22D Dublin - General Offenses STATE. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 2744.01. TELECOMMUNICATION. The origination, emission, dissemination, transmission, or reception of data, images, signals, sounds, or other intelligence or equivalence or intelligence of any nature over any communications system by any method, including but not limited to a fiber optic, electronic, magnetic, optical, digital or analog method. TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICE. Any instrument, equipment, machine, or other device that facilitates telecommunication, including but not limited to a computer, computer network, computer chip, computer circuit, scanner, telephone, cellular telephone, pager, personal communications device, transponder, receiver, radio, modem, or device that enables the use of a modem. TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE. The providing, allowing, facilitating, or generating of any form of telecommunication through the use of a telecommunications device over a telecommunications system. THEFT OFFENSE. Any of the following: (1)A violation of R.C. § 2911.01, 2911.02, 2911.11, 2911.12, 2911.13, 2911.31, 2911.32, 2913.02, 2913.03, 2913.04, 2913.041, 2913.08, 2913.11, 2913.21, 2913.31, 2913.32, 2913.33, 2913.34, 2913.40, 2913.42, 2913.43, 2913.44, 2913.45, 2913.47, 2913.48, former R.C. § 2913.47 or 2913.48, or R.C. § 2913.51, 2915.05, or 2921.41; (2)A violation of an existing or former municipal ordinance or law of this or any other state or of the United States substantially equivalent to any section listed in division (1) of this definition, or any of the sections listed in R.C. § 2913.01(K)(2); (3)An offense under an existing or former municipal ordinance or law of this or any other state or the United states involving robbery, burglary, breaking and entering, theft, embezzlement, wrongful conversion, forgery, counterfeiting, deceit or fraud; (4)A conspiracy or attempt to commit, or complicity in committing any offense under divisions (1), (2) or (3) above. UTTER. To issue, publish, transfer, use, put or send into circulation, deliver or display. WRITING. Any computer software, document, letter, memorandum, note, paper, plate, data, film or other thing having in or upon it any written, typewritten or printed matter, and any token, stamp, seal, credit card, badge, trademark, label or other symbol of value, right, privilege, license or identification. (R.C. §§ 2901.01, 2913.01) ('80 Code, § 545.01) 2026 S-57 Offenses Against Property 31 (D)The owner or lessee of a facility in which a motion picture is being shown, or the owner’s or lessee’s employee or agent, who has probable cause to believe that a person is or has been operating an audiovisual recording function of a device in violation of R.C. § 2917.07 may, for the purpose of causing an arrest to be made by a peace officer or of obtaining an arrest warrant, detain the person in a reasonable manner for a reasonable length of time within the facility or its immediate vicinity. (E)The officer, agent or employee of the library, museum or archival institution, the merchant or an employee or agent of a merchant, or the owner, lessee, employee, or agent of the facility acting under divisions (A), (B) or (D) hereof shall not search the person detained, search or seize any property belonging to the person detained without the person's consent, or use undue restraint upon the person detained. (F)Any peace officer may arrest without a warrant any person that the officer has probable cause to believe has committed any act described in divisions (B)(1) or (2) above, that the officer has probable cause to believe has committed an unlawful taking in a mercantile establishment, or that the officer has reasonable cause to believe has committed an act prohibited by R.C. § 2913.07. An arrest under this division shall be made within a reasonable time after the commission of the act or unlawful taking. (F)As used in this section: (1)ARCHIVAL INSTITUTION means any public or private building, structure or shelter in which are stored historical documents, devices, records, manuscripts or items of public interest, which historical materials are stored to preserve the materials or the information in the materials, to disseminate the information contained in the materials, or to make the materials available for public inspection or for inspection by certain persons who have a particular interest in, use for or knowledge concerning the materials. (2)AUDIOVISUAL RECORDING FUNCTION and FACILITY. Have the same meaning as in R.C. § 2913.07. (3)MUSEUM means any public or private nonprofit institution that is permanently organized for primarily educational or aesthetic purposes, owns or borrows objects or items of public interest, and cares for and exhibits to the public the objects or items. (4)PRETRIAL DIVERSION PROGRAM. Means a rehabilitative, educational program designed to reduce recidivism and promote personal responsibility that is at least four hours in length and that has been approved by any court in this state. (R.C. § 2935.041) ('80 Code, § 545.04) § 131.15 PETTY THEFT. (A)No person, with purpose to deprive the owner of property or services, shall knowingly obtain or exert control over either the property or services in any of the following ways: 2012 S-31 32 Dublin - General Offenses (1)Without the consent of the owner or person authorized to give consent; (2)Beyond the scope of the express or implied consent of the owner or person authorized to give consent; (3)By deception; (4)By threat; (5)By intimidation. (B)(1)Whoever violates this section is guilty of theft. Except as otherwise provided in this division, a violation of this section is misdemeanor theft, a misdemeanor of the first degree. If the elements set forth in R.C. § 2913.02(B) for felony theft, grand theft, or aggravated theft are met, then a violation of this section is a felony to be prosecuted under appropriate state law. (2)In addition to the penalties described in division (B)(1) of this section, if the offender committed the violation by causing a motor vehicle to leave the premises of an establishment at which gasoline is offered for retail sale without the offender making full payment for gasoline that was dispensed into the fuel tank of the motor vehicle or into another container, the court may do one of the following: (a)Unless division (B)(2)(b) of this section applies, suspend for not more than six months the offenders driver’s license, probationary driver’s license, commercial driver’s license, temporary instruction permit, or nonresident operating privilege; (b)If the offender’s driver’s license, probationary driver’s license, commercial driver’s license, temporary instruction permit, or nonresident operating privilege has previously been suspended pursuant to division (B)(2)(a) of this section, or any other substantially equivalent state or local law, impose a class seven suspension of the offender’s license, permit, or privilege from the range specified in R.C. § 4510.02(A)(7), provided that the suspension shall be at least six months; (c)The court, in lieu of suspending the offender’s driver’s or commercial driver’s license, probationary driver’s license, temporary instruction permit, or nonresident operating privilege pursuant to division (B)(2)(a) or (B)(2)(b) of this section, instead may require the offender to perform community service for a number of hours determined by the court. (3)In addition to the penalties described in division (B)(1) of this section, if the offender committed the violation by stealing rented property or rental services, the court may order that the offender make restitution pursuant to R.C. § 2929.18 or R.C. § 2929.28. Restitution may include, but is not limited to, the cost of repairing or replacing the stolen property, or the cost of repairing the stolen property and any loss of revenue resulting from deprivation of the property due to theft of rental services that is less than or equal to the actual value of the property at the time it was rented. Evidence of intent 2026 S-57 Offenses Against Property 32A to commit theft of rented property or rental services shall be determined pursuant to the provisions of R.C. § 2913.72. (C)The sentencing court that suspends an offender’s license, permit, or nonresident operating privilege under division (B)(2) of this section may grant the offender limited driving privileges during the period of the suspension in accordance with R.C. Chapter 4510. (R.C. § 2913.02) ('80 Code, § 545.05) Penalty, see § 130.99 Statutory reference: Felony theft provisions, see R.C. § 2913.02(B) 2026 S-57 32B Dublin - General Offenses CHAPTER 133: OFFENSES AGAINST MORALS Section 133.01 Definitions 133.02 Presumption of knowledge; actual notice and defense 133.03 Unlawful sexual conduct with a minor 133.04 Sexual imposition 133.05 Public indecency 133.06 Voyeurism 133.07 Polygraph examinations for victims: restrictions on use 133.08 Procuring; engagement in sexual activity for hire 133.09 Soliciting; loitering to engage in 133.10 Prostitution 133.11 Disseminating matter harmful to juveniles 133.12 [Reserved] 133.13 Deception to obtain matter harmful to juveniles 133.14 [Reserved] 133.15 Displaying matter harmful to juveniles 133.16 Unlawful operation of viewing booths depicting sexual conduct 133.17 Juveniles on the premises of adult entertainment establishments prohibited 133.18 Sexually oriented businesses; illegal operation and activity 133.19 Unlawful advertising of massage 133.20 Grooming 133.99 Sentencing for sexually oriented offenses; sexual predators; registration § 133.01 DEFINITIONS. For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. HARMFUL TO JUVENILES. That quality of any material or performance describing or representing nudity, sexual conduct, sexual excitement, or sado-masochistic abuse in any form to which all of the following apply: (1)The material or performance, when considered as a whole, appeals to the prurient interest of juveniles in sex. (2)The material or performance is patently offensive to prevailing standards in the adult community as a whole with respect to what is suitable for juveniles. 2026 S-57 45 46 Dublin - General Offenses (3)The material or performance, when considered as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic, political, and scientific value for juveniles. JUVENILE. An unmarried person under the age of 18. MATERIAL. Any book, magazine, newspaper, pamphlet, poster, print, picture, figure, image, description, motion picture film, video cassette, laser disc, phonograph record, cassette tape, compact disc, or other tangible thing capable of arousing interest through sight, sound, or touch and includes an image or text appearing on a computer monitor, television screen, liquid crystal display, or similar display device or an image or text recorded on a computer hard disk, computer floppy disk, compact disk, magnetic tape, or similar data storage device. MENTAL HEALTH CLIENT OR PATIENT. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 2305.51. MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 2305.115. MINOR. A person under the age of 18 years. NUDITY. The showing, representation or depiction of human male or female genitals, pubic area or buttocks with less than a full, opaque covering, or of a female breast with less than a full, opaque covering of any portion thereof below the top of the nipple, or of covered male genitals in a discernibly turgid state. OBSCENE. When considered as a whole, and judged with reference to ordinary adults, or, if it is designed for sexual deviates or other specially susceptible group, judged with reference to such group, any material or performance is OBSCENE if any of the following apply: (1)Its dominant appeal is to prurient interest; (2)Its dominant tendency is to arouse lust by displaying or depicting sexual activity, masturbation, sexual excitement or nudity in a way which tends to represent human beings as mere objects of sexual appetite; (3)Its dominant tendency is to arouse lust by displaying or depicting bestiality or extreme or bizarre violence, cruelty or brutality; (4)Its dominant tendency is to appeal to scatological interest by displaying or depicting human bodily functions of elimination in a way which inspires disgust or revulsion in persons with ordinary sensibilities, without serving any genuine scientific, educational, sociological, moral or artistic purpose; (5)It contains a series of displays or descriptions of sexual activity, masturbation, sexual excitement, nudity, bestiality, extreme or bizarre violence, cruelty, or brutality, or human bodily functions of elimination, the cumulative effect of which is a dominant tendency to appeal to prurient or scatological interest, when the appeal to such interest is primarily for its own sake or for commercial 2008 S-23 Offenses Against Morals 49 appropriate actions under the circumstances to restrict or prevent access by juveniles to material that is harmful to juveniles, including any method that is feasible under available technology. (R.C. § 2907.35) ('80 Code, § 533.02) § 133.03 UNLAWFUL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH A MINOR. (A)No person who is 18 years of age or older shall engage in sexual conduct with another when the offender knows the other person is 13 years of age or older but less than 16 years of age, or the offender is reckless in that regard. (B)Whoever violates this section is guilty of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. (1)Except as otherwise provided in division (B)(2), unlawful sexual conduct with a minor is a felony to be prosecuted under appropriate state law. (2)Except as otherwise provided in division (B)(3) of this section, if the offender is less than four years older than the other person, unlawful sexual conduct with a minor is a misdemeanor of the first degree. (3)If the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to a violation of R.C. § 2907.02, 2907.03 or 2907.04, or any substantially similar municipal ordinance, or a violation of former R.C. § 2907.12, or any substantially similar municipal ordinance, unlawful sexual conduct with a minor is a felony to be prosecuted under appropriate state law. (R.C. § 2907.04) ('80 Code, § 533.03) Penalty, see § 130.99 § 133.04 SEXUAL IMPOSITION. (A)No person shall have sexual contact with another; cause another to have sexual contact with the offender; or cause two or more other persons to have sexual contact when the offender knows that the sexual contact is offensive to the other person, or one of the other persons, or is reckless in that regard. (B)No person shall be convicted of a violation of this section solely upon the victim's testimony unsupported by other evidence. (C)Whoever violates this section is guilty of sexual imposition, a misdemeanor of the third degree. If the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to a violation of this section, R.C. § 2907.02, 2907.03, 2907.04, 2907.05, 2907.06, former R.C. § 2907.12, or a substantially equivalent state law or municipal ordinance, a violation of this section is a misdemeanor of the first degree. If the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to three or more violations of this section, R.C. § 2907.02, 2907.03, 2907.04, 2907.05, 2907.06, former R.C. § 2907.12, or a substantially equivalent state law or municipal ordinance, or of any combination of those sections, a violation of this 2026 S-57 50 Dublin - General Offenses section is a misdemeanor of the first degree and, notwithstanding the range of jail terms prescribed in R.C. § 2929.24, the court may impose on the offender a definite jail term of not more than one year. (R.C. § 2907.06) ('80 Code, § 533.04) Penalty, see § 130.99 § 133.05 PUBLIC INDECENCY. (A)No person shall recklessly do any of the following, under circumstances in which the person’s conduct is likely to be viewed by and affront others who are in the person’s physical proximity and who are not members of the person’s household: (1)Expose the persons’s private parts. (2)Engage in sexual conduct or masturbation. (3)Engage in conduct that to an ordinary observer would appear to be sexual conduct or masturbation. (B)No person shall knowingly do any of the following, under circumstances in which the person’s conduct is likely to be viewed by and affront another person who is in the person’s physical proximity, who is a minor, and who is not the spouse of the offender: (1)Engage in masturbation. 2026 S-57 Offenses Against Morals 54I (2)No employee who regularly appears nude or seminude on the premises of a sexually oriented business, while on the premises of that sexually oriented business and while nude or seminude, shall knowingly touch a patron who is not a member of the employee’s immediate family or another employee who is not a member of the employee’s immediate family or the clothing of a patron who is not a member of the employee’s immediate family or another employee who is not a member of the employee’s immediate family or allow a patron who is not a member of the employee’s immediate family or another employee who is not a member of the employee’s immediate family to touch the employee or the clothing of the employee. (D)Whoever violates division (B) of this section is guilty of illegally operating a sexually oriented business, a misdemeanor of the first degree. (E)Whoever violates division (C) of this section is guilty of illegal sexually oriented activity in a sexually oriented business. If the offender touches a specified anatomical area of the patron or employee, or the clothing covering a specified anatomical area, a violation of division (C) of this section is a misdemeanor of the first degree. If the offender does not touch a specified anatomical area of the patron or employee, or the clothing covering a specified anatomical area, a violation of division (C) of this section is a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. (R.C. § 2907.40) Statutory reference: State indemnification for certain municipal liability stemming from local adult business regulations, see R.C. § 715.55 § 133.19 UNLAWFUL ADVERTISING OF MASSAGE. (A)No person, by means of a statement, solicitation, or offer in a print or electronic publication, sign, placard, storefront display, or other medium, shall advertise massage, relaxation massage, any other massage technique or method, or any related service, with the suggestion or promise of sexual activity. (B)Whoever violates this section is guilty of unlawful advertising of massage, a misdemeanor of the first degree. (C)Nothing in this section prevents the municipality from enacting any regulation of the advertising of massage further than and in addition to the provisions of divisions (A) and (B) of this section. (D)As used in this section, SEXUAL ACTIVITY has the same meaning as in R.C. § 2907.01. (R.C. § 2927.17) 2015 S-37 54J Dublin - General Offenses § 133.20 GROOMING. (A)As used in this section, PATTERN OF CONDUCT has the same meaning as in R.C. § 2903.211. (B)No person who is 18 years of age or older shall engage in a pattern of conduct with a minor who is less than 16 years of age and who is four or more years younger than the person, when the pattern of conduct would cause a reasonable adult person to believe that the person is communicating with the minor with purpose to do either of the following: (1)Entice, coerce, or solicit the minor to engage in sexual activity, and when the person’s purpose in engaging in the pattern of conduct is to entice, coerce, or solicit the minor to engage in sexual activity with the person or a third person; (2)Prepare the minor to engage in sexual activity, and when the person’s purpose in engaging in the pattern of conduct is to prepare the minor to engage in sexual activity with the person or a third person that would be a violation of R.C. § 2907.02, 2907.03, 2907.04, 2907.05, 2907.06, or 2907.07. (C)No person who is 18 years of age or older shall engage in a pattern of conduct with a minor if the person and the minor are in any of the relationships described in R.C. § 2907.03(A)(5) to (A)(13), when the pattern of conduct would cause a reasonable adult person to believe that the person is communicating with the minor with purpose to do either of the following: (1)Entice, coerce, or solicit the minor to engage in sexual activity, and when the person’s purpose in engaging in the pattern of conduct is to entice, coerce, or solicit the minor to engage in sexual activity with the person or a third person; (2)Prepare the minor to engage in sexual activity, and when the person’s purpose in engaging in the pattern of conduct is to prepare the minor to engage in sexual activity with the person or a third person that would be a violation of R.C. § 2907.02, 2907.03, 2907.04, 2907.05, 2907.06, or 2907.07. (D)Whoever violates this section is guilty of grooming. (1)Except as otherwise provided in this division, a violation of division (B) of this section is a misdemeanor of the second degree. If the victim of the offense is less than 13 years of age or if the offender supplied alcohol or a drug of abuse to the victim of the offense, a violation of division (B) of this section is a felony to be prosecuted under appropriate state law. If the victim of the offense is less than 13 years of age and if the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to a violation of this section or a sexually oriented offense or a child-victim oriented offense or the offender supplied alcohol or a drug of abuse to the victim of the offense, a violation of division (B) of this section is a felony to be prosecuted under appropriate state law. If the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to a violation of this section or a sexually oriented offense or a child-victim oriented 2026 S-57 Offenses Against Morals 54K offense and the offender supplied alcohol or a drug of abuse to the victim of the offense, a violation of division (B) of this section is a felony to be prosecuted under appropriate state law. (2)Except as otherwise provided in this division, a violation of division (C) of this section is a misdemeanor of the first degree. If the offender supplied alcohol or a drug of abuse to the victim of the offense, a violation of division (C) of this section is a felony to be prosecuted under appropriate state law. If the victim of the offense is less than 13 years of age or if the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to a violation of this section or a sexually oriented offense or a child- victim oriented offense, a violation of division (C) of this section is a felony to be prosecuted under appropriate state law. If the victim of the offense is less than 13 years of age and if the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to a violation of this section or a sexually oriented offense or a child-victim oriented offense or the offender supplied alcohol or a drug of abuse to the victim of the offense, a violation of division (C) of this section is a felony to be prosecuted under appropriate state law. (E)A prosecution for a violation of this section does not preclude a prosecution of a violation of any other section of the this code or the Ohio Revised Code. One or more acts, a series of acts, or a course of behavior that can be prosecuted under this section or any other section of this code or the Ohio Revised Code may be prosecuted under this section, the other section of this code or the Revised Code, or both sections. (R.C. § 2907.071) § 133.99 SENTENCING FOR SEXUALLY ORIENTED OFFENSES; SEXUAL PREDATORS; REGISTRATION. (A)If an offender is being sentenced for a sexually oriented offense or child-victim oriented offense that is a misdemeanor committed on or after January 1, 1997, and the offender is a tier III sex offender/child-victim offender relative to the offense or the offense is any offense listed in R.C. § 2901.07(D)(1) to (D)(3), the judge shall include in the offender’s sentence a statement that the offender is a tier III sex offender/child-victim offender, shall comply with the requirements of R.C. § 2950.03, and shall require the offender to submit to a DNA specimen collection procedure pursuant to R.C. § 2901.07. (B)If an offender is being sentenced for a sexually oriented offense or a child-victim oriented offense that is a misdemeanor committed on or after January 1, 1997, the judge shall include in the sentence a summary of the offender’s duties imposed under R.C. §§ 2950.04, 2950.041, 2950.05, and 2950.06, and the duration of the duties. The judge shall inform the offender, at the time of sentencing, of those duties and of their duration. If required under R.C. § 2950.03(A)(2), the judge shall perform the duties specified in that section or, if required under R.C. § 2950.03(A)(6), the judge shall perform the duties specified in that division. (R.C. § 2929.23) 2026 S-57 54L Dublin - General Offenses 2026 S-57 Gambling 57 in effect stating that the organization is, exempt from federal income taxation under IRC 501(a) and described in IRC 501(c)(6). CHARITABLE BINGO GAME. Any bingo game described in divisions (1) or (2) of the definition of “bingo” in this section that is conducted by a charitable organization that has obtained a license pursuant to R.C. § 2915.08 and the proceeds of which are used for a charitable purpose. CHARITABLE INSTANT BINGO ORGANIZATION. An organization that is exempt from federal income taxation under IRC 501(a) and described in IRC 501(c)(3) and is a charitable organization as defined in this section. A CHARITABLE INSTANT BINGO ORGANIZATION does not include a charitable organization that is exempt from federal income taxation under IRC 501(a) and described in IRC 501(c)(3) and that is created by a veteran's organization, a fraternal organization, or a sporting organization in regards to bingo conducted or assisted by a veteran's organization, a fraternal organization, or a sporting organization pursuant to R.C. § 2915.13, or any substantially similar municipal ordinance. CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION. (1)Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, “charitable organization” means either of the following: (a)An organization that is exempt from federal income taxation under IRC § 501(a) and described in IRC § 501(c)(3); (b)A volunteer rescue service organization, volunteer firefighter’s organization, veteran’s organization, fraternal organization, or sporting organization that is exempt from federal income taxation under IRC 501(c)(4), 501(c)(7), 501(c)(8), 501(c)(10) or 501(c)(19). (2)To qualify as a charitable organization, an organization shall have been in continuous existence as such in this state for a period of two years immediately preceding either the making of an application for a bingo license under R.C. § 2915.08 or the conducting of any game of chance as provided in R.C. § 2915.02(D), or a substantially equivalent municipal ordinance. CHARITABLE PURPOSE. Means that the net profit of bingo, other than instant bingo or electronic instant bingo, is used by, or is given, donated, or otherwise transferred to, any of the following: (1)Any organization that is described in IRC 509(a)(1), 509(a)(2), or 509(a)(3) and is either a governmental unit or an organization that is tax exempt under IRC 501(a) and described in IRC 501(c)(3); (2)A veteran's organization that is a post, chapter, or organization of veterans, or an auxiliary unit or society of, or a trust or foundation for, any such post, chapter, or organization organized in the United States or any of its possessions, at least 75% of the members of which are veterans and 2022 S-51 58 Dublin - General Offenses substantially all of the other members of which are individuals who are spouses, widows, or widowers of veterans, or such individuals, provided that no part of the net earnings of such post, chapter, or organization inures to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual, and further provided that the net profit is used by the post, chapter, or organization for the charitable purposes set forth in R.C. § 5739.02(B)(12), is used for awarding scholarships to or for attendance at an institution mentioned in that division of the Revised Code, is donated to a governmental agency, or is used for nonprofit youth activities, the purchase of United States or Ohio flags that are donated to schools, youth groups, or other bona fide nonprofit organizations, promotion of patriotism, or disaster relief; (3)A fraternal organization that has been in continuous existence in this state for 15 years and that uses the net profit exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals, if contributions for such use would qualify as a deductible charitable contribution under IRC 170; (4)A volunteer firefighter's organization that uses the net profit for the purposes set forth in the definition of “volunteer firefighter's organization” in this section. COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 5101.311. CONDUCT. To back, promote, organize, manage, carry on, sponsor, or prepare for the operation of bingo or a game of chance, a scheme or chance, or a sweepstakes. DEAL. A single game of instant bingo tickets, or a single game of electronic instant bingo tickets, all with the same serial number. DISTRIBUTOR. Any person who purchases or obtains bingo supplies and who does either of the following: (1)Sells, offers for sale, or otherwise provides or offers to provide the bingo supplies to another person for use in this state; (2)Modifies, converts, adds to, or removes parts from the bingo supplies to further their promotion or sale for use in this state. ELECTRONIC BINGO AID. (1)ELECTRONIC BINGO AID means an electronic device used by a participant to monitor bingo cards or sheets purchased at the time and place of a bingo session and that does all of the following: (a)It provides a means for a participant to input numbers and letters announced by a bingo caller. 2026 S-57 CHAPTER 135: OFFENSES AGAINST PERSONS Section 135.01 Negligent homicide 135.02 Vehicular homicide; vehicular manslaughter; vehicular assault 135.03 Assault 135.04 Negligent assault 135.05 Aggravated menacing 135.06 Menacing by stalking 135.07 Menacing 135.08 Endangering children 135.09 Unlawful restraint 135.10 Coercion 135.11 Telecommunications harassment 135.12 [Reserved] 135.13 [Reserved] 135.14 Adulterating of or furnishing adulterated food or confection 135.15 Domestic violence 135.16 Temporary protection order 135.17 Illegal distribution of cigarettes, other tobacco products, or alternative nicotine products; transaction scans 135.18 [Reserved] 135.19 Contributing to unruliness or delinquency of a child 135.20 Purchase and/or possession of tobacco products by underage persons 135.21 Unlawful collection of bodily substances 135.22 Misrepresentation relating to provision of child care 135.23 Illegal use of a tracking device or application § 135.01 NEGLIGENT HOMICIDE. (A)No person shall negligently cause the death of another or the unlawful termination of another's pregnancy by means of a deadly weapon or dangerous ordnance as defined in § 137.01. (B)Whoever violates this section is guilty of negligent homicide, a misdemeanor of the first degree. (R.C. § 2903.05) ('80 Code, § 537.01) Penalty, see § 130.99 2026 S-57 71 72 Dublin - General Offenses § 135.02 VEHICULAR HOMICIDE; VEHICULAR MANSLAUGHTER; VEHICULAR ASSAULT. (A)No person, while operating or participating in the operation of a motor vehicle, motorcycle, utility vehicle, mini-truck, snowmobile, locomotive, watercraft, or aircraft, shall cause the death of another or the unlawful termination of another’s pregnancy in any of the following ways: (1)As the proximate result of committing an OVI offense. (2)In one of the following ways: (a)Recklessly; (b)As the proximate result of committing, while operating or participating in the operation of a motor vehicle, utility vehicle, mini-truck, or motorcycle in a construction zone, a reckless operation offense, provided that this division applies only if the person whose death is caused or whose pregnancy is unlawfully terminated is in the construction zone at the time of the offender’s commission of the reckless operation offense in the construction zone and does not apply as described in division (D) of this section. (3)In one of the following ways: (a)Negligently; (b)As the proximate result of committing, while operating or participating in the operation of a motor vehicle, utility vehicle, mini-truck, or motorcycle in a construction zone, a speeding offense, provided that this division applies only if the person whose death is caused or whose pregnancy is unlawfully terminated is in the construction zone at the time of the offender’s commission of the speeding offense in the construction zone and does not apply as described in division (D) of this section. (4)As the proximate result of committing a violation of any provision of any section contained in R.C. Title 45 that is a minor misdemeanor or of a municipal ordinance that, regardless of the penalty set by ordinance for the violation, is substantially equivalent to any provision of any section contained in R.C. Title 45 that is a minor misdemeanor. (B)(1)Whoever violates division (A)(1) or (2) of this section is guilty of aggravated vehicular homicide, a felony to be prosecuted under appropriate state law. (2)(a)Whoever violates division (A)(3) of this section is guilty of vehicular homicide. Except as otherwise provided in this division, vehicular homicide is a misdemeanor of the first degree. Vehicular homicide committed in violation of division (A)(3) of this section is a felony to be prosecuted under appropriate state law if, at the time of the offense, the offender was driving under a suspension or 2026 S-57 Offenses Against Persons 73 cancellation imposed under R.C. Chapter 4510 or any other provision of the Ohio Revised Code or was operating a motor vehicle or motorcycle, did not have a valid driver’s license, commercial driver’s license, temporary instruction permit, probationary license, or nonresident operating privilege, and was not eligible for renewal of the offender’s driver’s license or commercial driver’s license without examination under R.C. § 4507.10 or if the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to a violation of this section or any traffic-related homicide, manslaughter, or assault offense. (b)In addition to any other sanctions imposed pursuant to this division, the court shall impose upon the offender a class four suspension of the offender’s driver’s license, commercial driver’s license, temporary instruction permit, probationary license, or nonresident operating privilege from the range specified in R.C. § 4510.02(A)(4). (3)(a)Whoever violates division (A)(4) of this section is guilty of vehicular manslaughter. Except as otherwise provided in this division, vehicular manslaughter is a misdemeanor of the second degree. Vehicular manslaughter is a misdemeanor of the first degree if, at the time of the offense, the offender was driving under a suspension or cancellation imposed under R.C. Chapter 4510 or any other provision of the Revised Code or was operating a motor vehicle or motorcycle, did not have a valid driver’s license, commercial driver’s license, temporary instruction permit, probationary license, or nonresident operating privilege, and was not eligible for renewal of the offender’s driver’s license or commercial driver’s license without examination under R.C. § 4507.10 or if the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to a violation of this section or any traffic-related homicide, manslaughter, or assault offense. (b)In addition to any other sanctions imposed pursuant to this division, the court shall impose upon the offender a class six suspension of the offender’s driver’s license, commercial driver’s license, temporary instruction permit, probationary license, or nonresident operating privilege from the range specified in R.C. § 4510.02(A)(6) or, if the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to a violation of this section, any traffic-related homicide, manslaughter, or assault offense, or a traffic-related murder, felonious assault, or attempted murder offense, a class four suspension of the offender’s driver’s license, commercial driver’s license, temporary instruction permit, probationary license, or nonresident operating privilege from the range specified in R.C. § 4510.02(A)(4). (C)The court shall impose a mandatory jail term of at least 15 days on an offender who is convicted of or pleads guilty to a misdemeanor violation of division (A)(3)(b) of this section and may impose upon the offender a longer jail term as authorized pursuant to R.C. § 2929.24. (D)Divisions (A)(2)(b) and (A)(3)(b) of this section do not apply in a particular construction zone unless signs of the type described in R.C. § 2903.081 are erected in that construction zone in accordance with the guidelines and design specifications established by the Director of Transportation under R.C. § 5501.27. The failure to erect signs of the type described in R.C. § 2903.081 in a particular construction zone in accordance with those guidelines and design specifications does not limit or affect the application of division (A)(1), (A)(2)(a), (A)(3)(a), or (A)(4) of this section in that construction zone or the prosecution of any person who violates any of those divisions in that construction zone. 2026 S-57 74 Dublin - General Offenses (E)(1)As used in this section: CONSTRUCTION ZONE has the same meaning as in R.C. § 5501.27. MANDATORY PRISON TERM and MANDATORY JAIL TERM have the same meanings as in R.C. § 2929.01. MINI-TRUCK. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 4501.01. MOTOR VEHICLE has the same meaning as in R.C. § 4501.01. OVI OFFENSE. Means a violation of R.C. § 4511.19(A), a violation R.C. § 1547.11(A), a violation of R.C. § 4561.15(A)(3), or a substantially equivalent municipal ordinance. RECKLESS OPERATION OFFENSE means a violation of R.C. § 4511.20 or a municipal ordinance substantially equivalent to R.C. § 4511.20. SPEEDING OFFENSE means a violation of R.C. § 4511.21 or a municipal ordinance pertaining to speed. TRAFFIC-RELATED HOMICIDE, MANSLAUGHTER, OR ASSAULT OFFENSE means a violation of R.C. § 2903.04 in circumstances in which division (D) of that section applies, a violation of R.C. § 2903.06 or 2903.08, or a violation of R.C. § 2903.06, 2903.07, or 2903.08 as they existed prior to March 23, 2000. TRAFFIC-RELATED MURDER, FELONIOUS ASSAULT, OR ATTEMPTED MURDER OFFENSE means a violation of R.C. § 2903.01 or R.C. § 2903.02 in circumstances in which the offender used a motor vehicle as the means to commit the violation, a violation of R.C. § 2903.11(A)(2) in circumstances in which the deadly weapon used in the commission of the violation is a motor vehicle, or an attempt to commit aggravated murder or murder in violation of R.C. § 2923.02 in circumstances in which the offender used a motor vehicle as the means to attempt to commit the aggravated murder or murder. UTILITY TRUCK. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 4501.01. (2)For the purposes of this section, when a penalty or suspension is enhanced because of a prior or current violation of a specified law or a prior or current specified offense, the reference to the violation of the specified law or the specified offense includes any violation of any substantially equivalent municipal ordinance, former law of this state, or current or former law of this or another state or the United States. (R.C. § 2903.06) ('80 Code, § 537.02) 2026 S-57 Offenses Against Persons 79 § 135.13 [RESERVED]. § 135.14 ADULTERATING OF OR FURNISHING ADULTERATED FOOD OR CONFECTION. (A)No person shall do either of the following, knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that any person may suffer physical harm or be seriously inconvenienced or annoyed thereby: (1)Place a pin, needle, razor blade, glass, laxative, drug of abuse or other harmful or hazardous object or substance in any food or confection; (2)Furnish to any person any food or confection which has been adulterated in violation of division (A)(1) above. (R.C. § 3716.11) (B)Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree. (R.C. § 3716.99(C)) ('80 Code, § 537.13) Penalty, see § 130.99 § 135.15 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. (A)No person shall knowingly cause or attempt to cause physical harm to a family or household member. (B)No person shall recklessly cause serious physical harm to a family or household member. 2026 S-57 80 Dublin - General Offenses (C)No person, by threat of force, shall knowingly cause a family or household member to believe that the offender will cause imminent physical harm to the family or household member. (D)(1)Whoever violates this section is guilty of domestic violence, and the court shall sentence the offender as provided in divisions (D)(2) to (D)(5) of this section. (2)Except as otherwise provided in division (D)(3), (D)(4) or (D)(5) of this section, a violation of division (C) of this section is a misdemeanor of the fourth degree and a violation of division (A) or (B) of this section is a misdemeanor of the first degree. (3)Except as otherwise provided in division (D)(4) of this section, if the offender previously has pleaded guilty to or been convicted of domestic violence, a violation of an existing or former municipal ordinance or law of this or any other state or the United States that is substantially equivalent to domestic violence, a violation of R.C. §§ 2903.14, 2909.06, 2909.07, 2911.12, 2911.211, or 2919.22 if the victim of the violation was a family or household member at the time of the violation, a violation of an existing or former municipal ordinance or law of this or any other state or the United States that is substantially equivalent to any of those sections if the victim of the violation was a family or household member at the time of the commission of the violation, or any offense of violence if the victim of the offense was a family or household member at the time of the commission of the offense, a violation of division (A) or (B) is a felony to be prosecuted under appropriate state law. A violation of division (C) is a misdemeanor of the second degree. (4)If the offender previously has pleaded guilty to or been convicted of two or more offenses of domestic violence or two or more violations or offenses of the type described in division (D)(3) of this section involving a person who was a family or household member at the time of the violations or offenses, a violation of division (A) or (B) of this section is a felony to be prosecuted under appropriate state law. A violation of division (C) of this section is a misdemeanor of the first degree. If the offender previously has pleaded guilty to or been convicted of two or more offenses of domestic violence or two or more violations or offenses of the type described in division (D)(3) of this section involving a person who was a family or household member at the time of the violations or offenses, and the offender knew that the victim of the violation was pregnant at the time of the violation, a violation of division (A) or (B) of this section is a felony to be prosecuted under appropriate state law. (5)Except as otherwise provided in division (D)(3) or (D)(4) of this section, if the offender knew that the victim of the violation was pregnant at the time of the violation, a violation of division (A) or (B) of this section is a felony to be prosecuted under appropriate state law, and a violation of division (C) of this section is a misdemeanor of the third degree. (E)Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, no court or unit of state or local government shall charge any fee, cost, deposit, or money in connection with the filing of charges against a person alleging that the person violated this section or a municipal ordinance substantially similar to this section or in connection with the prosecution of any charges so filed. 2026 S-57 Offenses Against Persons 82C substance as provided in R.C. § 4506.17(A) to determine the person’s alcohol concentration or the presence of any controlled substance or metabolite of a controlled substance. (2)Division (B)(1) of this section shall not be construed as implying that the persons identified in divisions (B)(1)(a) and (b) of this section do not have privilege to collect the bodily substance of another person as described in those divisions or as limiting the definition of “privilege” set forth in R.C. § 2901.01. (C)Whoever violates division (A) of this section is guilty of unlawful collection of a bodily substance. Except as otherwise provided in this division, unlawful collection of a bodily substance is a misdemeanor of the first degree. If the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to a violation of division (A) of this section or a substantially equivalent state law or municipal ordinance, unlawful collection of a bodily substance is a felony to be prosecuted under appropriate state law. (R.C. § 2927.15) § 135.22 MISREPRESENTATION RELATING TO PROVISION OF CHILD CARE. (A)No child care provider shall knowingly misrepresent any factor or condition that relates to the provision of child care and that substantially affects the health or safety of any child or children in that provider’s facility or receiving child care from that provider to any of the following: (1)A parent, guardian, custodian, or other person responsible for the care of a child in the provider’s facility or receiving child care from the provider; (2)A parent, guardian, custodian, or other person responsible for the care of a child who is considering the provider as a child care provider for the child; (3)A public official responsible for issuing the provider a license or certificate to provide child care; (4)A public official investigating or inquiring about the provision of child care by the provider; (5)A peace officer. (B)For the purposes of this section, “any factor or condition that relates to the provision of child care” includes, but is not limited to, the following: (1)The person or persons who will provide child care to the child of the parent, guardian, custodian, or other person responsible for the care of the child, or to the children in general; (2)The qualifications to provide child care of the child care provider, of a person employed by the provider, or of a person who provides child care as a volunteer; 2024 S-55 82D Dublin - General Offenses (3)The number of children to whom child care is provided at one time or the number of children receiving child care in the child care facility at one time; (4)The conditions or safety features of the child care facility; (5)The area of the child care facility in which child care is provided. (C)Whoever violates division (A) of this section is guilty of misrepresentation by a child care provider, a misdemeanor of the first degree. (R.C. § 2919.224) § 135.23 ILLEGAL USE OF A TRACKING DEVICE OR APPLICATION. (A)As used in this section: BUSINESS ENTITY. Means any form of corporation, partnership, association, cooperative, joint venture, business trust, or sole proprietorship that conducts business in this state. BUSINESS OF PRIVATE INVESTIGATION. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 4749.01. DISABLED ADULT. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 2913.01. ELDERLY PERSON. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 2913.01. ELECTRONIC MONITORING. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 2929.01. ELECTRONIC MONITORING DEVICE. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 2929.01. LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY. Means any organization or unit comprised of law enforcement officers, and also includes any federal or military law enforcement agency. OHIO PROTECTION ORDER. Means a protection order filed or issued or a consent agreement approved pursuant to R.C. § 2919.26 or 3113.31, a protection order filed or issued pursuant to R.C. § 2151.34, 2903.213, or 2903.214, or a no contact order issued as any of the following: (a)As part of a person’s sentence under a community control sanction imposed under R.C. § 2929.16, 2929.17, 2929.26, or 2929.27; (b)As a term or condition of a person’s release under R.C. § 2929.20; (c)As a post-release control sanction imposed as a condition of a person’s post-release control under R.C. § 2967.28; 2026 S-57 Offenses Against Persons 82E (d)As a term of supervision for a person transferred to transitional control under R.C. § 2967.26; (e)As a term or condition of the intervention plan of a person granted intervention in lieu of conviction under R.C. § 2951.041. PERSON. Means an individual, but does not include a business entity. PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 4749.01. PROTECTION ORDER ISSUED BY A COURT OF ANOTHER STATE. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 2919.27. TRACKING APPLICATION. Means any software program that permits a person to remotely determine or track the position or movement of another person or another person’s property. TRACKING DEVICE. Means an electronic or mechanical device that permits a person to remotely determine or track the position or movement of another person or another person’s property, including an electronic monitoring device. (B)Except as otherwise provided in division (D) of this section, no person shall knowingly do either of the following: (1)Install a tracking device or tracking application on another person’s property without the other person’s consent or cause a tracking device or tracking application to track the position or movement of another person or another person’s property without the other person’s consent; (2)If the person installed a tracking device or tracking application on another’s property with the other person’s consent and the other person subsequently revokes that consent, fail to remove or ensure the removal of the device or application after the other person revokes the consent. (C)(1)For purposes of this section, if a person has given consent for another to install a tracking device or tracking application on the consenting person’s property, it is presumed that the consenting person has revoked that consent if any of the following applies: (a)The consenting person and the person to whom consent was given are lawfully married and one of them files a complaint for divorce or a petition for dissolution of marriage from the other. Not later than 72 hours after being served with a complaint for divorce or a petition for dissolution of marriage, the person to whom consent was given shall lawfully uninstall or discontinue use of the tracking device or tracking application. If the person to whom consent was given cannot lawfully uninstall or discontinue use of the tracking device or tracking application, the person to whom consent was given shall notify the court in which the complaint for divorce or the petition for dissolutio n of marriage was filed in writing. 2026 S-57 82F Dublin - General Offenses (b)The consenting person or the person to whom consent was given files an Ohio protection order against the other person or an Ohio protection order is issued against the other person, and the person to be protected under the order is the consenting person. Not later than 72 hours after being served with the Ohio protection order, the person to whom consent was given shall lawfully uninstall or discontinue use of the tracking device or tracking application. If the person to whom consent was given cannot lawfully uninstall or discontinue use of the tracking device or tracking application, the person to whom consent was given shall notify the court that issued the Ohio protection order in writing that the person to whom consent was given has installed or is using a tracking device or tracking application on the previously consenting person’s person or the person’s property and cannot uninstall or discontinue its use without violating the Ohio protection order. (2)Revocation of consent under this division is effective upon the service of the petition or motion or an Ohio protection order. (D)This section does not apply to any of the following: (1)A law enforcement officer, or any law enforcement agency, that installs a tracking device or tracking application on another person’s property or causes a tracking device or tracking application to track the position or movement of another person or another person’s property as part of a criminal investigation, or a probation officer, parole officer, or employee of the department of rehabilitation and correction, a halfway house, or a community-based correctional facility when engaged in the lawful performance of the officer’s or employee’s official duties; (2)A parent or legal guardian of a minor child who installs or uses a tracking device or tracking application to track the minor child if any of the following applies: (a)The parents or legal guardians of the child are lawfully married to each other and are not separated or otherwise living apart, and either of those parents or legal guardians consents to the installation of the tracking device or tracking application; (b)The parent or legal guardian of the child is the sole surviving parent or legal guardian of the child; (c)The parent or legal guardian of the child has sole custody of the child; (d)The parents or legal guardians of the child are divorced, separated, or otherwise living apart and neither parent has sole custody of the child, and both consent to the installation of the tracking device or tracking application; (e)The parents or legal guardians of the child are divorced, separated, or otherwise living apart, neither parent has sole custody of the child, and either only one parent consents to the installation of the tracking device or tracking application or one parent revokes consent, if the consenting parent only uses the tracking device or tracking application during that parent’s parenting or custodial time and 2026 S-57 Offenses Against Persons 82G disables or removes the tracking device or application during the nonconsenting parent’s parenting or custodial time. (3)A caregiver of an elderly person or disabled adult, if the elderly person’s or disabled adult’s treating physician certifies that the installation of a tracking device or tracking application onto the elderly person’s or disabled adult’s property is necessary to ensure the safety of the elderly person or disabled adult; (4)A person acting in good faith on behalf of a business entity for a legitimate business purpose, provided that this division does not apply to a private investigator engaged in the business of private investigation on behalf of another person; (5)(a)A private investigator or other person licensed under R.C. § 4749.03, who is acting in the normal course of the investigator’s business of private investigation on behalf of another person and who has the consent of the owner of the property upon which the tracking device or tracking application is installed, for the purpose of obtaining information with reference to any of the following: 1.Criminal offenses committed, threatened, or suspected against the United States, a territory of the United States, a state, or any person or legal entity; 2.Locating an individual known to be a fugitive from justice; 3.Locating lost or stolen property or other assets that have been awarded by the court; 4.Investigating claims related to workers’ compensation. (b)This division does not apply if the person on whose behalf the private investigator is working is the subject of an Ohio protection order or a protection order issued by a court of another state or if the private investigator knows or reasonably should know that the person on whose behalf the private investigator is working seeks the investigator’s services to aid in the commission of a crime. (6)An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who installs, or directs the installation of, a tracking device or tracking application on the vehicle during the period of ownership or lease, if any of the following applies: (a)The tracking device or tracking application is removed before the vehicle’s title is transferred or the vehicle’s lease expires; (b)The new owner of the vehicle, in the case of a sale, or the lessor of the vehicle, in the case of an expired lease, consents in writing to the non-removal of the tracking device or tracking application; 2026 S-57 82H Dublin - General Offenses (c)The owner of the vehicle at the time of the installation of the tracking device or tracking application was the original manufacturer of the vehicle. (7)A person who installs a tracking device or application on property in which the person has an ownership or contractual interest, unless the person is the subject of a protective order and the property is likely to be used by the person who obtained the protective order; (8)A person or business entity that installs a tracking device or tracking application on any fixed wing aircraft or rotorcraft operated or managed by the person or business entity pursuant to 14 C.F.R. part 91 or part 135 to track the position or movement of the fixed wing aircraft or rotorcraft; (9)A surety bail bond agent, or any employee or contractor of a surety bail bond agent, that installs a tracking device or tracking application on another person’s property or causes a tracking device or tracking application to track the position or movement of another person or another person’s property as part of the surety bail bond agent’s, employee’s, or contractor’s official responsibilities or duties. (E)For purposes of division (D)(1) of this section, a probation officer, parole officer, or employee of the department of rehabilitation and correction, a halfway house, or a community-based correctional facility is engaged in the lawful performance of the officer’s or employee’s duties if both of the following apply: (1)The court or the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction imposes electronic monitoring on a person. (2)The officer or employee installs or uses an electronic monitoring device on that person in accordance with the court’s or department’s imposition of electronic monitoring of that person. (F)Whoever violates this section is guilty of illegal use of a tracking device or application. (1)Except as otherwise provided in division (F)(2) of this section, illegal use of a tracking device or application is a misdemeanor of the first degree. (2)Illegal use of a tracking device or application is a felony to be prosecuted under state law if any of the following applies: (a)The offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to a violation of this section, R.C. § 2903.216, or R.C. § 2903.211 or any substantially equivalent municipal ordinance. (b)At the time of the commission of the offense, the offender was the subject of a protection order issued under R.C. § 2903.213 or 2903.214, regardless of whether the person to be protected under the order is the victim of the offense or another person. (c)Prior to committing the offense, the offender had been determined to represent a substantial risk of physical harm to others as manifested by evidence of then-recent homicidal or other 2026 S-57 Offenses Against Persons 82I violent behavior, evidence of then-recent threats that placed another in reasonable fear of violent behavior and serious physical harm, or other evidence of then-present dangerousness. (d)The offender has a history of violence toward the victim or a history of other violent acts towards the victim. (R.C. § 2903.216) 2026 S-57 82J Dublin - General Offenses Offenses Against Justice and Administration 85 or if the person has filed a petition or petitions as required by law to have the person's name placed on the ballot in a primary, general or special election, or if the person campaigns as a write-in candidate in any primary, general or special election. (2)The term does not include an employee, officer, or governor-appointed member of the board of directors of the nonprofit corporation formed under R.C. § 187.01. VALUABLE THING OR VALUABLE BENEFIT. Includes, but is not limited to, a contribution. This inclusion does not indicate or imply that a contribution was not included in those terms before September 17, 1986. (R.C. § 2921.01) ('80 Code, § 525.01) Penalty, see § 130.99 § 136.02 FALSIFICATION. (A)No person shall knowingly make a false statement, or knowingly swear or affirm the truth of a false statement previously made, when any of the following applies: (1)The statement is made in any official proceeding. (2)The statement is made with purpose to incriminate another. (3)The statement is made with purpose to mislead a public official in performing his or her official function. (4)The statement is made with purpose to secure the payment of unemployment compensation; Ohio Works First; prevention, retention and contingency benefits and services; disability financial assistance; retirement benefits or health care coverage from a state retirement system; economic development assistance as defined in R.C. § 9.66; or other benefits administered by a governmental agency or paid out of a public treasury. (5)The statement is made with purpose to secure the issuance by a governmental agency of a license, permit, authorization, certificate, registration, release, or provider agreement. (6)The statement is sworn or affirmed before a notary public or another person empowered to administer oaths. (7)The statement is in writing on or in connection with a report or return that is required or authorized by law. (8)The statement is in writing, and is made with purpose to induce another to extend credit to or employ the offender, or to confer any degree, diploma, certificate of attainment, award of excellence, or honor on the offender, or to extend to or bestow upon the offender any other valuable benefit or distinction, when the person to whom the statement is directed relies upon it to his or her detriment. 2013 S-33 86 Dublin - General Offenses (9)The statement is made with purpose to commit or facilitate the commission of a theft offense. (10)The statement is knowingly made to a probate court in connection with any action, proceeding, or other matter within its jurisdiction, either orally or in a written document, including, but not limited to, an application, petition, complaint, or other pleading, or an inventory, account, or report. (11)The statement is made on an account, form, record, stamp, label, or other writing that is required by law. (12)The statement is made in connection with the purchase of a firearm, as defined in R.C. § 2923.11, and in conjunction with the furnishing to the seller of the firearm of a fictitious or altered driver's or commercial driver's license or permit, a fictitious or altered identification card, or any other document that contains false information about the purchaser's identity. (13)The statement is made in a document or instrument of writing that purports to be a judgment, lien, or claim of indebtedness and is filed or recorded with the Secretary of State, a county recorder, or the clerk of a court of record. (14)The statement is made in an application filed with a county sheriff pursuant to R.C. § 2923.125 in order to obtain or renew a concealed handgun license or is made in an affidavit submitted to a county sheriff to obtain a concealed handgun license on a temporary emergency basis under R.C. § 2923.1213. (15)The statement is required under R.C. § 5743.71 in accordance with the person's purchase of cigarettes or tobacco products in a delivery sale. (16)The statement is made to the Department of Children and Youth in connection with the Ohio Adoption Grant Program for the purpose of qualifying for or obtaining an adoption grant under R.C. §§ 5180.45 to 5180.454. (B)No person, in connection with the purchase of a firearm as defined in R.C. § 2923.11, shall knowingly furnish to the seller of the firearm a fictitious or altered driver's or commercial driver's license or permit, a fictitious or altered identification card, or any other document that contains false information about the purchaser's identity. (C)No person, in an attempt to obtain a concealed handgun license under R.C. § 2923.125, shall knowingly present to a sheriff a fictitious or altered document that purports to be certification of the person’s competence in handling a handgun as described in division (B)(3) of that section. (D)It is no defense to a charge under division (A)(6) of this section that the oath or affirmation was administered or taken in an irregular manner. 2026 S-57 Offenses Against Justice and Administration 87 (E)If contradictory statements relating to the same fact are made by the offender within the period of the statute of limitations for falsification, it is not necessary for the prosecution to prove which statement was false, but only that one or the other was false. (F)(1)Whoever violates division (A)(1), (A)(2), (A)(3), (A)(4), (A)(5), (A)(6), (A)(7), (A)(8), (A)(10), (A)(11), (A)(13), (A)(15), or (A)(16) of this section is guilty of falsification. Except as otherwise provided in this division, falsification is a misdemeanor of the first degree. (2)Whoever violates division (A)(9) of this section is guilty of falsification in a theft offense. Except as other wise provided in this division, falsification in a theft offense is a misdemeanor of the first degree. If the value of the property or services stolen is $1,000 or more, falsification in a theft offense is a felony to be prosecuted under appropriate state law. (3)Whoever violates division (A)(12) or (B) of this section is guilty of falsification to purchase a firearm, a felony to be prosecuted under appropriate state law. (4)Whoever violates division (A)(14) or (C) of this section is guilty of falsification to obtain a concealed handgun license, a felony to be prosecuted under appropriate state law. (5)Whoever violates division (A) of this section in removal proceedings under R.C. § 319.26, 321.37, 507.13 or 733.78 is guilty of falsification regarding a removal proceeding, a felony to be prosecuted under appropriate state law. (R.C. § 2921.13) (G)(1)No person who has knowingly failed to maintain proof of financial responsibility in accordance with R.C. § 4509.101 shall produce any document or present to a peace officer an electronic wireless communications device that is displaying any text or images with the purpose to mislead a peace officer upon the request of a peace officer for proof of financial responsibility made in accordance with R.C. § 4509.101(D)(2). (2)Whoever violates this division (G) is guilty of falsification, a misdemeanor of the first degree. (R.C. § 4509.102) Penalty, see § 130.99 Statutory reference: Civil liability for violations of this section, see R.C. § 2921.13(G) § 136.03 COMPOUNDING A CRIME. (A)No person shall knowingly demand, accept or agree to accept anything of value in consideration of abandoning or agreeing to abandon a pending criminal prosecution. (B)It is an affirmative defense to a charge under this section when both of the following apply: 2026 S-57 88 Dublin - General Offenses (1)The pending prosecution involved is for a violation of §§ 131.06, 131.09, 131.11, 131.20(B)(2), or R.C. §§ 2913.02, 2913.11, 2913.21(B)(2) or 2913.47, of which the actor under this section was the victim. (2)The thing of value demanded, accepted or agreed to be accepted, in consideration of abandoning or agreeing to abandon the prosecution, did not exceed an amount that the actor reasonably believed due him as restitution for the loss caused him by the offense. (C)When a prosecuting witness abandons or agrees to abandon a prosecution under division (B) hereof, the abandonment or agreement in no way binds the state or municipality to abandoning the prosecution. (D)Whoever violates this section is guilty of compounding a crime, a misdemeanor of the first degree. (R.C. § 2921.21) ('80 Code, § 525.04) Penalty, see § 130.99 § 136.04 FAILURE TO REPORT A CRIME. (A)(1)Except as provided in division (A)(2) of this section, no person, knowing that a felony has been or is being committed, shall knowingly fail to report the information to law enforcement authorities. (2)No person, knowing that a violation of R.C. § 2913.04(B) has been or is being committed or that the person has received information derived from such a violation, shall knowingly fail to report the violation to law enforcement authorities. (B)Except for conditions that are within the scope of division (E) of this section, no person giving aid to a sick or injured person shall negligently fail to report to law enforcement authorities any gunshot or stab wound treated or observed by the person, or any serious physical harm to persons that the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe resulted from an offense of violence. (C)No person who discovers the body or acquires the first knowledge of the death of a person shall fail to report the death immediately to a physician or advanced practice registered nurse whom the person knows to be treating the deceased for a condition from which death at such time would not be unexpected, or to a law enforcement officer, an ambulance service, an emergency squad, or the coroner in a political subdivision in which the body is discovered, the death is believed to have occurred, or knowledge concerning the death is obtained. For purposes of this division, “advanced practice registered nurse” does not include a certified registered nurse anesthetist. (D)No person shall fail to provide upon request of the person to whom the person has made a report required by division (C) above, or to any law enforcement officer who has reasonable cause to assert the authority to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death, any facts within the person's knowledge that may have a bearing on the investigation of the death. 2026 S-57 Offenses Against Justice and Administration 88A (E)(1)As used in this division (E), BURN INJURY means any of the following: (a)Second or third degree burns; (b)Any burns to the upper respiratory tract or laryngeal edema due to the inhalation of super-heated air; (c)Any burn injury or wound that may result in death. (2)No physician, nurse, physician assistant, or limited practitioner who, outside a hospital, sanitarium or other medical facility, attends or treats a person who has sustained a burn injury inflicted by an explosion or other incendiary device, or that shows evidence of having been inflicted in a violent, malicious or criminal manner, shall fail to report the burn injury immediately to the local arson bureau, if there is such a bureau in the jurisdiction in which the person is attended or treated, or otherwise to local law enforcement authorities. (3)No manager, superintendent or other person in charge of a hospital, sanitarium or other medical facility in which a person is attended or treated for any burn injury inflicted by an explosion or other incendiary device, or that shows evidence of having been inflicted in a violent, malicious, or criminal manner, shall fail to report the burn injury immediately to the local arson bureau, if there is such a bureau in the jurisdiction in which the person is attended or treated, or otherwise to local law enforcement authorities. (4)No person who is required to report any burn injury under division (E)(2) or (3) above shall fail to file, within three working days after attending or treating the victim, a written report of the burn injury with the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The report shall be made on a form provided by the State Fire Marshal. (5)Anyone participating in the making of reports under division (E) of this section or anyone participating in a judicial proceeding resulting from the reports is immune from any civil or criminal liability that otherwise might be incurred or imposed as a result of such actions. Notwithstanding R.C. § 4731.22, the physician-patient relationship or advanced practice registered nurse-patient relationship is not a ground for excluding evidence regarding a person’s burn injury or the cause of the burn injury in any judicial proceeding resulting from a report submitted under division (E) of this section. (F)(1)No person who knows that a licensed medical professional has committed an offense under R.C. Chapter 2907, a violation of a municipal ordinance that is substantially equivalent to such offense, or a substantially equivalent criminal offense in another jurisdiction, against a patient of the licensed medical professional shall fail to report such knowledge to law enforcement authorities within 30 days of obtaining the knowledge. (2)Except for a self-report or participation in the offense or violation being reported, any person who makes a report within the 30-day period provided in division (F)(1) of this section or any 2026 S-57 88B Dublin - General Offenses person who participates in a judicial proceeding that results from such report is immune from civil or criminal liability that otherwise might be incurred or imposed as a result of making that report or participating in that proceeding so long as the person is acting in good faith without fraud or malice. (3)The physician-patient relationship or physician assistant-patient relationship is not a ground for excluding evidence regarding the person’s knowledge of a licensed medical professional’s commission of an offense or violation reported under division (F)(1) of this section, against that licensed medical professional in any judicial proceeding resulting from a report made under that division. (4)As used in division (F) of this section, LICENSED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL has the same meaning as in R.C. § 2907.01. (G)(1)Any doctor of medicine or osteopathic medicine, hospital intern or resident, nurse, psychologist, social worker, independent social worker, social work assistant, licensed professional clinical counselor, licensed professional counselor, independent marriage and family therapist, or marriage and family therapist who knows or has reasonable cause to believe that a patient or client has been the victim of domestic violence, as defined in R.C. § 3113.31, shall note that knowledge or belief and the basis for it in the patient’s or client’s records. (2)Notwithstanding R.C. § 4731.22, the physician-patient privilege or advanced practice registered nurse-patient privilege shall not be a ground for excluding any information regarding the report containing the knowledge or belief noted under division (G)(1) of this section, and the information may be admitted as evidence in accordance with the Rules of Evidence. 2026 S-57 Offenses Against Justice and Administration 89 (H)Division (A) or (D) hereof does not require disclosure of information, when any of the following applies: (1)The information is privileged by reason of the relationship between attorney and client; physician and patient; advanced practice registered nurse and patient; licensed psychologist or licensed school psychologist and client; licensed professional clinical counselor, licensed professional counselor, independent social worker, social worker, independent marriage and family therapist, or marriage and family therapist and client; member of the clergy, rabbi, minister, or priest and any person communicating information confidentially to the member of the clergy, rabbi, minister, or priest for a religious counseling purpose of a professional character; husband and wife; or a communications assistant and those who are a party to a telecommunications relay service call. (2)The information would tend to incriminate a member of the actor's immediate family. (3)Disclosure of the information would amount to revealing a news source, privileged under R.C. §§ 2739.04 or 2739.12. (4)Disclosure of the information would amount to disclosure by a member of the ordained clergy of an organized religious body of a confidential communication made to that member of the clergy in that member’s capacity as a member of the clergy by a person seeking the aid or counsel of that member of the clergy. (5)Disclosure would amount to revealing information acquired by the actor in the course of the actor’s duties in connection with a bona fide program of treatment or services for persons with drug dependencies or persons in danger of drug dependence, which program is maintained or conducted by a hospital, clinic, person, agency, or community addiction services provider whose alcohol and drug addiction services are certified pursuant to R.C. § 5119.36. (6)Disclosure would amount to revealing information acquired by the actor in the course of the actor’s duties in connection with a bona fide program for providing counseling services to victims of crimes that are violations of R.C. § 2907.02 or R.C. § 2907.05 or to victims of felonious sexual penetration in violation of former R.C. § 2907.12. As used in this division, “counseling services” include services provided in an informal setting by a person who, by education or experience, is competent to provide those services. (I)No disclosure of information pursuant to this section gives rise to any liability or recrimination for a breach of privilege or confidence. (J)Whoever violates division (A), (B), or (F)(1) of this section is guilty of failure to report a crime. Violation of division (A)(1) or (F)(1) of this section is a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. Violation of division (A)(2) or (B) of this section is a misdemeanor of the second degree. (K)Whoever violates division (C) or (D) above is guilty of failure to report knowledge of a death, a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. 2026 S-57 90 Dublin - General Offenses (L)(1)Whoever negligently violates division (E) above is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. (2)Whoever knowingly violates division (E) above is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree. (M)As used in this section, NURSE includes an advanced practice registered nurse, registered nurse, and licensed practical nurse. (R.C. § 2921.22) ('80 Code, § 525.05) Penalty, see § 130.99 § 136.05 FAILURE TO AID A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. (A)No person shall negligently fail or refuse to aid a law enforcement officer, when called upon for assistance in preventing or halting the commission of an offense, or in apprehending or detaining an offender, when such aid can be given without a substantia l risk of physical harm to the person giving it. (B)Whoever violates this section is guilty of failure to aid a law enforcement officer, a minor misdemeanor. (R.C. § 2921.23) ('80 Code, § 525.06) Penalty, see § 130.99 § 136.06 OBSTRUCTING OFFICIAL BUSINESS. (A)No person, without privilege to do so and with purpose to prevent, obstruct or delay the performance by a public official of any authorized act within the public official's official capacity, shall do any act that hampers or impedes a public official in the performance of the public official's lawful duties. (B)Whoever violates this section is guilty of obstructing official business. Except as otherwise provided in this division, obstructing official business is a misdemeanor of the second degree. If a violation of this section creates a risk of physical harm to any person, obstructing official business is a felony of the fifth degree. (R.C. § 2921.31) ('80 Code, § 525.07) Penalty, see § 130.99 § 136.07 OBSTRUCTING JUSTICE. (A)No person, with purpose to hinder the discovery, apprehension, prosecution, conviction, or punishment of another for crime, or to assist another to benefit from the commission of a crime, and no person, with purpose to hinder the discovery, apprehension, prosecution, adjudication as a delinquent child, or disposition of a child for an act that if committed by an adult would be a crime or to assist a child to benefit from the commission of an act that if committed by an adult would be a crime, shall do any of the following: 2026 S-57 Weapons Control 104C (f)Any church, synagogue, mosque, or other place of worship, unless the church, synagogue, mosque, or other place of worship posts or permits otherwise; (g)Any building that is a government facility of this state or a political subdivision of this state and that is not a building that is used primarily as a shelter, restroom, parking facility for motor vehicles, or rest facility and is not a courthouse or other building or structure in which a courtroom is located that is subject to division (B)(2)(c) of this section, unless the governing body with authority over the building has enacted a statute, ordinance, or policy that permits a licensee to carry a concealed handgun into the building; (h)A place in which federal law prohibits the carrying of handguns. (3)(a)Nothing in this division (B) shall negate or restrict a rule, policy, or practice of a private employer that is not a private college, university, or other institution of higher education concerning or prohibiting the presence of firearms on the private employer’s premises or property, including motor vehicles owned by the private employer. Nothing in this division (B) shall require a private employer of that nature to adopt a rule, policy, or practice concerning or prohibiting the presence of firearms on the private employer’s premises or property, including motor vehicles owned by the private employer. (b)1.A private employer shall be immune from liability in a civil action for any injury, death, or loss to person or property that allegedly was caused by or related to a licensee bringing a handgun onto the premises or property of the private employer, including motor vehicles owned by the private employer, unless the private employer acted with malicious purpose. A private employer is immune from liability in a civil action for any injury, death, or loss to person or property that allegedly was caused by or related to the private employer’s decision to permit a licensee to bring, or prohibit a licensee from bringing, a handgun onto the premises or property of the private employer. 2.A political subdivision shall be immune from liability in a civil action, to the extent and in the manner provided in R.C. Chapter 2744, for any injury, death, or loss to person or property that allegedly was caused by or related to a licensee bringing a handgun onto any premises or property owned, leased, or otherwise under the control of the political subdivision. As used in this division, POLITICAL SUBDIVISION has the same meaning as in R.C. § 2744.01. 3. An institution of higher education shall be immune from liability in a civil action for any injury, death, or loss to person or property that allegedly was caused by or related to a licensee bringing a handgun onto the premises of the institution, including motor vehicles owned by the institution, unless the institution acted with malicious purpose. An institution of higher education is immune from liability in a civil action for any injury, death, or loss to person or property that allegedly was caused by or related to the institution’s decision to permit a licensee or class of licensees to bring a handgun onto the premises of the institution. 4.A nonprofit corporation shall be immune from liability in a civil action for any injury, death, or loss to person or property that allegedly was caused by or related to a licensee bringing 2026 S-57 104D Dublin - General Offenses a handgun onto the premises of the nonprofit corporation, including any motor vehicle owned by the nonprofit corporation, or to any event organized by the nonprofit corporation, unless the nonprofit corporation acted with malicious purpose. A nonprofit corporation is immune from liability in a civil action for any injury, death, or loss to person or property that allegedly was caused by or related to the nonprofit corporation’s decision to permit a licensee to bring a handgun onto the premises of the nonprofit corporation or to any event organized by the nonprofit corporation. The immunities described in this division apply to an entity that leases its property to the nonprofit corporation or permits its property to be used by the nonprofit corporation for any purpose. (c)1.a.Except as provided in division (B)(3)(c)2. of this section and R.C. § 2923.1214, the owner or person in control of private land or premises, and a private person or entity leasing land or premises owned by the state, the United States, or a political subdivision of the state or the United States, may post a sign in a conspicuous location on that land or on those premises prohibiting persons from carrying firearms or concealed firearms on or onto that land or those premises. Except as otherwise provided in this division, a person who knowingly violates a posted prohibition of that nature is guilty of criminal trespass in violation of R.C. § 2911.21(A)(4) and is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If a person knowingly violates a posted prohibition of that nature and the posted land or premises primarily was a parking lot or other parking facility, the person is not guilty of criminal trespass under R.C. § 2911.21 or under any other criminal law of this state or criminal law, ordinance, or resolution of a political subdivision of this state, and instead is subject only to a civil cause of action for trespass based on the violation. b.If a person knowingly violates a posted prohibition of the nature described in this division and the posted land or premises is a child care center, type A family child care home, or type B family child care home, unless the person is a licensee who resides in a type A family child care home or type B family child care home, the person is guilty of aggravated trespass in violation of R.C. § 2911.211. Except as otherwise provided in this division, the offender is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree. If the person previously has been convicted of a violation of this division or any substantially equivalent state law or municipal ordinance, or of any offense of violence, if the weapon involved is a firearm that is either loaded or for which the offender has ammunition ready at hand, or if the weapon involved is dangerous ordnance, the offender is guilty of a felony to be prosecuted under appropriate state law. 2.A landlord may not prohibit or restrict a tenant who is a licensee and who on or after September 9, 2008 enters into a rental agreement with the landlord for the use of residential premises, and the tenant’s guest while the tenant is present, from lawfully carrying or possessing a handgun on those residential premises. 3.As used in division (B)(3)(c) of this section: LANDLORD. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 5321.01. RENTAL AGREEMENT. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 5321.01. 2026 S-57 Weapons Control 104D-1 RESIDENTIAL PREMISES. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 5321.01, except the term does not include a dwelling unit that is owned or operated by a college or university. TENANT. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 5321.01. 2026 S-57 104D-2 Dublin - General Offenses Drug Offenses 114A (36)A person who has been issued a home inspector license under R.C. Chapter 4764; (37)A person who has been admitted to the bar by order of the Ohio Supreme Court in compliance with its prescribed and published rules; (38)A person who has been issued a license to practice as a certified mental health assistant under R.C. Chapter 4772. PUBLIC PREMISES. Any hotel, restaurant, tavern, store, arena, hall, or other place of public accommodation, business, amusement, or resort. SALE. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 3719.01. SAMPLE DRUG. A drug or pharmaceutical preparation that would be hazardous to health or safety if used without the supervision of a licensed health professional authorized to prescribe drugs, or a drug of abuse, and that, at one time, had been placed in a container plainly marked as a sample by a manufacturer. SCHEDULE I, SCHEDULE II, SCHEDULE III, SCHEDULE IV or SCHEDULE V. Have the same meaning as in R.C. § 3719.01. SCHOOL. Any school operated by a board of education, any community school established under R.C. Chapter 3314, or any nonpublic school for which the Director of Education and Workforce prescribes minimum standards under R.C. § 3301.07, whether or not any instruction, extracurricular activities, or training provided by the school is being conducted at the time a criminal offense is committed. SCHOOL BUILDING. Any building in which any of the instruction, extracurricular activities, or training provided by a school is conducted, whether or not any instruction, extracurricular activities, or training provided by the school is being conducted in the school building at the time a criminal offense is committed. SCHOOL PREMISES. Either of the following: (1)The parcel of real property on which any school is situated, whether or not any instruction, extracurricular activities, or training provided by the school is being conducted on the premises at the time a criminal offense is committed. (2)Any other parcel of real property that is owned or leased by a board of education of a school, the governing authority of a community school established under R.C. Chapter 3314, or the governing body of a nonpublic school for which the Director of Education and Workforce prescribes minimum standards under R.C. § 3301.07 and on which some of the instruction, extracurricular activities, or training of the school is conducted, whether or not any instruction, extracurricular activities, or training provided by the school is being conducted on the parcel of real property at the time a criminal offense is committed. 2026 S-57 114B Dublin - General Offenses STANDARD PHARMACEUTICAL REFERENCE MANUAL. The current edition, with cumulative changes if any, of references that are approved by the State Board of Pharmacy. SUBSTANCE ADDICTION SERVICES PROVIDER. Means an agency, association, corporation or other legal entity, individual, or program that provides one or more of the following at a facility: (1)Either alcohol addiction services, or drug addiction services, or both such services that are certified by the Ohio Director of Mental Health and Addiction Services under R.C. § 5119.36; (2)Recovery supports that are related to either alcohol addiction services, or drug addiction services, or both such services and paid for with federal, state, or local funds administered by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services or a board of alcohol, drug addiction, and mental health services. UNIT DOSE. An amount or unit or a compound, mixture, or preparation containing a controlled substance that is separately identifiable and in a form that indicates that it is the amount or unit by which the controlled substance is separately administered to or taken by an individual. WHOLESALER. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 3719.01. (R.C. § 2925.01) ('80 Code, § 513.01) § 138.02 ADULT USE CANNABIS CONTROL; LIMITATIONS ON CONDUCT BY INDIVIDUALS. (A)Except as otherwise provided in R.C. Chapter 3780 and notwithstanding any conflicting provision of this code or the Ohio Revised Code, an adult use consumer, may do the following: (1)Use adult use cannabis; (2)Possess, transfer without remuneration to another adult consumer, or transport adult use cannabis, subject to division (B) of this section; and (3)Purchase adult use cannabis from an adult use dispensary per day in amounts that do not exceed the possession limits set forth in division (B)(1) of this section. (B)Except as otherwise provided in R.C. Chapter 3796: (1)The amount of cannabis that may be possessed by an adult use consumer shall not exceed: (a)Two and one-half ounces of adult use cannabis in any form except adult use extract; and (b)Fifteen grams of adult use cannabis in the form of adult use extract. 2025 S-56 Drug Offenses 114E (B)(1)This section does not apply to any of the following: (a)Manufacturers, licensed health professionals authorized to prescribe drugs, pharmacists, owners of pharmacies, and other persons whose conduct is in accordance with R.C. Chapters 3719, 4715, 4723, 4729, 4730, 4731, 4741, and 4772. (b)If the offense involves an anabolic steroid, any person who is conducting or participating in a research project involving the use of an anabolic steroid if the project has been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. (c)Any person who sells, offers for sale, prescribes, dispenses, or administers for livestock or other nonhuman species an anabolic steroid that is expressly intended for administration through implants to livestock or other nonhuman species and approved for that purpose under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and is sold, offered for sale, prescribed, dispensed, or administered for that purpose in accordance with that Act. (d)Any person who obtained the controlled substance pursuant to a prescription issued by a licensed health professional authorized to prescribe drugs if the prescription was issued for a legitimate medical purpose and not altered, forged, or obtained through deception or commission of a theft offense. As used in this division (B)(1)(d), “deception” and “theft offense” have the same meanings as in R.C. § 2913.01. (2)(a)As used in division (B)(2) of this section: COMMUNITY ADDICTION SERVICES PROVIDER. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 5119.01. COMMUNITY CONTROL SANCTION. Has the same meanings as in R.C. § 2929.01 HEALTH CARE FACILITY. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 2919.16. MINOR DRUG POSSESSION OFFENSE. A violation of this section or R.C. § 2925.11 that is a misdemeanor or a felony of the fifth degree. PEACE OFFICER. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 2935.01. POST-RELEASE CONTROL SANCTION. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 2967.28. 2026 S-57 114F Dublin - General Offenses PUBLIC AGENCY. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 2930.01. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL. A person who is acting in good faith who seeks or obtains medical assistance for another person who is experiencing a drug overdose, a person who experiences a drug overdose and who seeks medical assistance for that overdose, or a person who is the subject of another person seeking or obtaining medical assistance for that overdose as described in division (B)(2)(b) of this section. SEEK OR OBTAIN MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. Includes, but is not limited to making a 9-1-1 call, contacting in person or by telephone call an on-duty peace officer, or transporting or presenting a person to a health care facility. (b)Subject to division (B)(2)(e) of this section, a qualified individual shall not be arrested, charged, prosecuted, convicted, or penalized pursuant to this chapter for a minor drug possession offense or a violation of R.C. § 2925.12, R.C. § 2925.14(C)(1), or R.C. § 2925.141 if all of the following apply: 1.The evidence of the obtaining, possession, or use of the controlled substance or controlled substance analog, drug abuse instruments, or drug paraphernalia that would be the basis of the offense was obtained as a result of the qualified individual seeking the medical assistance or experiencing an overdose and needing medical assistance. 2.Subject to division (B)(2)(f) of this section, within 30 days after seeking or obtaining the medical assistance, the qualified individual seeks and obtains a screening and receives a referral for treatment from a community addiction services provider or a properly credentialed addiction treatment professional. 3.Subject to division (B)(2)(f) of this section, the qualified individual who obtains a screening and receives a referral for treatment under division (B)(2)(b)2. of this section, upon the request of any prosecuting attorney, submits documentation to the prosecuting attorney that verifies that the qualified individual satisfied the requirements of that division. The documentation shall be limited to the date and time of the screening obtained and referral received. (c)If a person who is serving a community control sanction or is under a sanction on post- release control acts pursuant to division (B)(2)(b) of this section, then R.C. § 2929.141(B), R.C. § 2929.15(B)(2), R.C. § 2929.25(D)(3), or R.C. § 2967.28(F)(3) applies to the person with respect to any violation of the sanction or post-release control sanction based on a minor drug possession offense, as defined in R.C. § 2925.11, or a violation of R.C. § 2925.12, R.C. § 2925.14(C)(1), or R.C. § 2925.141. (d)Nothing in division (B)(2)(b) of this section shall be construed to do any of the following: 2023 S-54 Drug Offenses 115 (a)Except as otherwise provided in division (C)(4)(b) or (C)(4)(c) of this section, possession of hashish is a minor misdemeanor. (b)If the amount of the drug involved equals or exceeds five grams but is less than ten grams of hashish in a solid form or equals or exceeds one gram but is less than two grams of hashish in a liquid concentrate, liquid extract, or liquid distillate form, possession of hashish is a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. (c)If the amount of the drug involved equals or exceeds ten grams of hashish in a solid form or equals or exceeds two grams of hashish in a liquid concentrate, liquid extract, or liquid distillate form, possession of hashish is a felony to be prosecuted under appropriate state law. (5)If the drug involved in the violation is a compound, mixture, preparation, or substance that is a combination of a fentanyl-related compound and marihuana, one of the following applies: (a)Except as otherwise provided in division (C)(5)(b) of this section, the offender is guilty of possession of marihuana and shall be punished as provided in division (C)(3) of this section. Except as otherwise provided in division (C)(5)(b) of this section, the offender is not guilty of possession of a fentanyl-related compound under R.C. § 2925.11(C)(11) and shall not be charged with, convicted of, or punished under R.C. § 2925.11(C)(11) for possession of a fentanyl-related compound. (b)If the offender knows or has reason to know that the compound, mixture, preparation, or substance that is the drug involved contains a fentanyl-related compound, the offender is guilty of possession of a fentanyl-related compound and shall be punished under R.C. § 2925.11(C)(11). (6)If the drug involved in the violation is a compound, mixture, preparation, or substance that is a combination of a fentanyl-related compound and any Schedule III, Schedule IV, or Schedule V controlled substance that is not a fentanyl-related compound, one of the following applies: (a)Except as otherwise provided in division (C)(6)(b) of this section, the offender is guilty of possession of drugs and shall be punished as provided in division (C)(2) of this section. Except as otherwise provided in division (C)(6)(b) of this section, the offender is not guilty of possession of a fentanyl-related compound under R.C. § 2925.11(C)(11) and shall not be charged with, convicted of, or punished under R.C. § 2925.11(C)(11) for possession of a fentanyl-related compound. (b)If the offender knows or has reason to know that the compound, mixture, preparation, or substance that is the drug involved contains a fentanyl-related compound, the offender is guilty of possession of a fentanyl-related compound and shall be punished under R.C. § 2925.11(C)(11). (D)Arrest or conviction for a minor misdemeanor violation of this section does not constitute a criminal record and need not be reported by the person so arrested or convicted in response to any 2019 S-45 116 Dublin - General Offenses inquiries about the person's criminal record, including any inquiries contained in any application for employment, license, or other right or privilege, or made in connection with the person's appearance as a witness. (E)In addition to any prison term or jail term authorized or required by division (C) of this section and R.C. §§ 2929.13, 2929.14, 2929.22, 2929.24, and 2929.25, or any substantially equivalent municipal ordinance, and in addition to any other sanction that is imposed for the offense under this section, R.C. §§ 2929.11 through 2929.18, or R.C. §§ 2929.21 through 2929.28, or any substantially equivalent municipal ordinance, if applicable, the court shall also do the following: (1)If the offender is a professionally licensed person, in addition to any other sanction imposed for a violation of this section, the court immediately shall comply with R.C. § 2925.38. (2)If the offender has a driver’s or commercial driver’s license or permit, R.C. § 2929.33 applies. (F)(1)Any offender who received a mandatory suspension of the offender’s driver’s or commercial driver’s license or permit under this section prior to September 13, 2016 may file a motion with the sentencing court requesting the termination of the suspension. However, an offender who pleaded guilty to or was convicted of a violation of R.C. § 4511.19 or a substantially equivalent municipal ordinance or law of another state or the United States that arose out of the same set of circumstances as the violation for which the offender’s license or permit was suspended under this section shall not file such a motion. (2)Upon the filing of a motion under division (F) of this section, the sentencing court, in its discretion, may terminate the suspension. (R.C. § 2925.11) ('80 Code, § 513.03) Penalty, see § 138.99 Statutory reference: Authority to place offender on probation or within a detention facility or in an alternative residential diversion program in lieu of fine or imprisonment, see R.C. 2925.11(G) Exemptions for pregnant women, see R.C. § 2925.11(H) § 138.04 POSSESSING DRUG ABUSE INSTRUMENTS. (A)No person shall knowingly make, obtain, possess, or use any instrument, article, or thing whose customary and primary purpose is for the administration or use of a dangerous drug, other than marijuana, when the instrument involved is a hypodermic or syringe, whether or not of crude or extemporized manufacture or assembly, and the instrument, article, or thing involved has been used by the offender to unlawfully administer or use a dangerous drug, other than marijuana, or to prepare a dangerous drug, other than marijuana, for unlawful administration or use. 2026 S-57 Drug Offenses 117 (B)(1)This section does not apply to manufacturers, licensed health professionals authorized to prescribe drugs, pharmacists, owners of pharmacies, and other persons whose conduct was in accordance with R.C. Chapters 3719, 4715, 4723, 4729, 4730, 4731, 4741, and 4772. (2)Division (B)(2) of R.C. § 2925.11 applies with respect to a violation of this section when a person seeks or obtains medical assistance for another person who is experiencing a drug overdose, a person experiences a drug overdose and seeks medical assistance for that overdose, or a person is the subject of another person seeking or obtaining medical assistance for that overdose. (C)Whoever violates this section is guilty of possessing drug abuse instruments, a misdemeanor of the second degree. If the offender previously has been convicted of a drug abuse offense, violation of this section is a misdemeanor of the first degree. (D)(1)If the offender is a professionally licensed person, in addition to any other sanction imposed for a violation of this section, the court immediately shall comply with R.C. § 2925.38. (2)If the offender has a driver’s or commercial driver’s license or permit, R.C. § 2929.33 applies. (3)(a)Any offender who received a mandatory suspension of the offender’s driver’s or commercial driver’s license or permit under this section prior to September 13, 2016 may file a motion with the sentencing court requesting the termination of the suspension. However, an offender who pleaded guilty to or was convicted of a violation of R.C. § 4511.19 or a substantially equivalent municipal ordinance or law of another state or the United States that arose out of the same set of circumstances as the violation for which the offender’s license or permit was suspended under this section shall not file such a motion. (b)Upon the filing of a motion under division (D)(3) of this section, the sentencing court, in its discretion, may terminate the suspension. (R.C. § 2925.12) ('80 Code, § 138.04) Penalty, see § 138.99 § 138.05 PERMITTING DRUG ABUSE. (A)No person who is the owner, operator, or person in charge of a locomotive, watercraft, aircraft, or other vehicle, as defined in R.C. § 4501.01(A), shall knowingly permit the vehicle to be used for the commission of a felony drug abuse offense. (B)No person, who is the owner, lessee, or occupant, or who has custody, control, or supervision of premises, or real estate, including vacant land, shall knowingly permit his or her premises, or real estate, including vacant land, to be used for the commission of a felony drug abuse offense by another person. (C)Whoever violates this section is guilty of permitting drug abuse. 2026 S-57 118 Dublin - General Offenses (1)Except as provided in division (C)(2) of this section, permitting drug abuse is a misdemeanor of the first degree. (2)Permitting drug abuse is a felony to be prosecuted under appropriate state law if the felony drug abuse offense in question is a violation of R.C. § 2925.02, 2925.03, or 2925.04, or if the felony drug abuse offense in question is a violation of R.C. § 2925.041 and the offender had actual knowledge, at the time the offender permitted the vehicle, premises, or real estate to be used as described in division (A) or (B) of this section, that the person who assembled or possessed the chemicals in question in violation of R.C. § 2925.041 had assembled or possessed them with the intent to manufacture a controlled substance in Schedule I or Schedule II in violation of R.C. § 2925.04. (D)(1)If the offender is a professionally licensed person, in addition to any other sanction imposed for a violation of this section, the court immediately shall comply with R.C. § 2925.38. (2)If the offender has a driver’s or commercial driver’s license or permit, R.C. § 2929.33 applies. (3)(a)Any offender who received a mandatory suspension of the offender’s driver’s or commercial driver’s license or permit under this section prior to September 13, 2016, may file a motion with the sentencing court requesting the termination of the suspension. However, an offender who pleaded guilty to or was convicted of a violation of R.C. § 4511.19 or a substantially similar municipal ordinance or law of another state or the United States that arose out of the same set of circumstances as the violation for which the offender’s license or permit was suspended under this section shall not file such a motion. (b)Upon the filing of a motion under division (D)(3) of this section, the sentencing court, in its discretion, may terminate the suspension. (E)Notwithstanding any contrary provision of R.C. § 3719.21, the clerk of the court shall pay a fine imposed for a violation of this section pursuant to R.C. § 2929.18(A) in accordance with and subject to the requirements of R.C. § 2925.03(F). The agency that receives the fine shall use the fine as specified in R.C. § 2925.03(F). (F)Any premises or real estate that is permitted to be used in violation of division (B) of this section constitutes a nuisance subject to abatement pursuant to R.C. Chapter 3767. (R.C. § 2925.13) Penalty, see § 138.99 Statutory reference: Disbursement of fine monies and bail forfeitures, see R.C. § 2925.13(D)(3) and (4) 2026 S-57 Drug Offenses 119 § 138.06 POSSESSING OR USING HARMFUL INTOXICANTS. (A)Except for lawful research, clinical, medical, dental, or veterinary purposes, no person, with purpose to induce intoxication or similar physiological effects, shall obtain, possess, or use a harmful intoxicant. (B)Whoever violates this section is guilty of abusing harmful intoxicants, a misdemeanor of the first degree. If the offender previously has been convicted of a drug abuse offense, abusing harmful intoxicants is a felony to be prosecuted under appropriate state law. (C)(1)If the offender is a professionally licensed person, in addition to any other sanction imposed for a violation of this section, the court immediately shall comply with R.C. § 2925.38. (2)If the offender has a driver's or commercial driver's license or permit, R.C. § 2929.33 applies. (3)(a)Any offender who received a mandatory suspension of the offender’s driver’s or commercial driver’s license or permit under this section prior to the September 13, 2016 may file a motion with the sentencing court requesting the termination of the suspension. However, an offender who pleaded guilty to or was convicted of a violation of R.C. § 4511.19 or a substantially equivalent municipal ordinance or law of another state or the United States that arose out of the same set of circumstances as the violation for which the offender’s license or permit was suspended under this section shall not file such a motion. (b)Upon the filing of a motion under division (C)(3) of this section, the sentencing court, in its discretion, may terminate the suspension. (R.C. § 2925.31) Penalty, see § 138.99 § 138.07 ILLEGALLY DISPENSING DRUG SAMPLES. (A)No person shall knowingly furnish another a sample drug. (B)Division (A) of this section does not apply to manufacturers, wholesalers, pharmacists, owners of pharmacies, licensed health professionals authorized to prescribe drugs, and other persons whose conduct is in accordance with R.C. Chapters 3719, 4715, 4723, 4725, 4729, 4730, 4731, 4741, and 4772. (C)(1)Whoever violates this section is guilty of illegal dispensing of drug samples. (2)If the drug involved in the offense is a compound, mixture, preparation, or substance included in Schedule I or Schedule II, with the exception of marihuana, illegal dispensing of drug samples is a felony to be prosecuted under appropriate state law. 2026 S-57 120 Dublin - General Offenses (3)If the drug involved in the offense is a dangerous drug or a compound, mixture, preparation, or substance included in Schedule III, Schedule IV or Schedule V, or is marihuana, the penalty for the offense shall be determined as follows: (a)Except as otherwise provided in the following division, illegal dispensing of drug samples is a misdemeanor of the second degree. (b)If the offense was committed in the vicinity of a school or in the vicinity of a juvenile, illegal dispensing of drug samples is a misdemeanor of the first degree. (D)(1)If the offender is a professionally licensed person, in addition to any other sanction imposed for a violation of this section, the court immediately shall comply with R.C. § 2925.38. (2)If the offender has a driver’s or commercial driver’s license or permit, R.C. § 2929.33 applies. (3)(a)Any offender who received a mandatory suspension of the offender’s driver’s or commercial driver’s license or permit under this section prior to September 13, 2016, may file a motion with the sentencing court requesting the termination of the suspension. However, an offender who pleaded guilty to or was convicted of a violation of R.C. § 4511.19 or a substantially similar municipal ordinance or law of another state or the United States that arose out of the same set of circumstances as the violation for which the offender’s license or permit was suspended under this section shall not file such a motion. (b)Upon the filing of a motion under division (D)(3) of this section, the sentencing court, in its discretion, may terminate the suspension. (E)Notwithstanding any contrary provision of R.C. § 3719.21, the clerk of the court shall pay a fine imposed for a violation of this section pursuant to R.C. § 2929.18(A) in accordance with and subject to the requirements of R.C. § 2925.03(F). The agency that receives the fine shall use the fine as specified in R.C. § 2925.03(F). (R.C. § 2925.36(A) - (D), (F)) ('80 Code, § 513.08) Penalty, see § 138.99 Statutory reference: Felony offenses, see R.C. § 2925.36(C)(2) Disbursement of fine monies and bail forfeitures, see R.C. § 2925.36 (D)(3) and (4) 2026 S-57 Drug Offenses 123 (5)Testing equipment for identifying, or analyzing the strength, effectiveness, or purity of, a controlled substance, unless division (D)(4) of this section applies to the testing equipment; (6)A scale or balance for weighing or measuring a controlled substance; (7)A diluent or adulterant, such as quinine hydrochloride, mannitol, mannite, dextrose or lactose, for cutting a controlled substance; (8)A separation gin or sifter for removing twigs and seeds from, or otherwise cleaning or refining, marihuana; (9)A blender, bowl, container, spoon or mixing device for compounding a controlled substance; (10) A capsule, balloon, envelope or container for packaging small quantities of a controlled substance; (11) A container or device for storing or concealing a controlled substance; (12) A hypodermic syringe, needle or instrument for parenterally injecting a controlled substance into the human body; (13) An object, instrument or device for ingesting, inhaling or otherwise introducing into the human body, marihuana, cocaine, hashish or hashish oil, such as a metal, wooden, acrylic, glass, stone, plastic or ceramic pipe, with or without a screen, permanent screen, hashish head or punctured metal bowl; water pipe; carburetion tube or device; smoking or carburetion mask; roach clip or similar object used to hold burning material, such as a marihuana cigarette, that has become too small or too short to be held in the hand; miniature cocaine spoon, or cocaine vial; chamber pipe; carburetor pipe; electric pipe; air driver pipe; chillum; bong; or ice pipe or chiller. (B)In determining if any equipment, product, or material is drug paraphernalia, a court or law enforcement officer shall consider, in addition to other relevant factors, the following: (1)Any statement by the owner or by anyone in control of the equipment, product, or material, concerning its use. (2)The proximity in time or space of the equipment, product, or material, or of the act relating to the equipment, product, or material, to a violation of any provision of this chapter or R.C. Chapter 2925. (3)The proximity of the equipment, product, or material to any controlled substance. 2026 S-57 124 Dublin - General Offenses (4)The existence of any residue of a controlled substance on the equipment, product, or material. (5)Direct or circumstantial evidence of the intent of the owner, or of anyone in control, of the equipment, product, or material, to deliver it to any person whom he or she knows intends to use the equipment, product, or material to facilitate a violation of any provision of this chapter or R.C. Chapter 2925. A finding that the owner or anyone in control of the equipment, product, or material is not guilty of a violation of any other provision of this chapter or R.C. Chapter 2925 does not prevent a finding that the equipment, product, or material was intended or designed by the offender for use as drug paraphernalia. (6)Any oral or written instruction provided with the equipment, product, or material concerning its use. (7)Any descriptive material accompanying the equipment, product, or material and explaining or depicting its use. (8)National or local advertising concerning the use of the equipment, product, or material. (9)The manner and circumstances in which the equipment, product, or material is displayed for sale. (10) Direct or circumstantial evidence of the ratio of the sales of the equipment, product, or material to the total sales of the business enterprise. (11) The existence and scope of legitimate uses of the equipment, product, or material in the community. (12) Expert testimony concerning the use of the equipment, product, or material. (C)(1)Subject to divisions (D)(2), (D)(3), and (D)(4) of this section, no person shall knowingly use, or possess with purpose to use, drug paraphernalia. (2)No person shall knowingly sell, or possess or manufacture with purpose to sell, drug paraphernalia, if he knows or reasonably should know that the equipment, product or material will be used as drug paraphernalia. (3)No person shall place an advertisement in any newspaper, magazine, handbill, or other publication that is published and printed and circulates primarily within this state, if he knows that the purpose of the advertisement is to promote the illegal sale in the state of the equipment, product or material that the offender intended or designed for use as drug paraphernalia. 2023 S-54 Drug Offenses 124A (D)(1)This section does not apply to manufacturers, licensed health professionals authorized to prescribe drugs, pharmacists, owners of pharmacies, and other persons whose conduct is in accordance with R.C. Chapters 3719, 4715, 4723, 4729, 4730, 4731, 4741, and 4772. This section shall not be construed to prohibit the possession or use of a hypodermic as authorized by R.C. § 3719.172. (2)Division (C)(1) of this section does not apply to a person’s use, or possession with purpose to use, any drug paraphernalia that is equipment, a product, or material of any kind that is used by the person, intended by the person for use, or designed for use in storing, containing, concealing, injecting, ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing into the human body marihuana. (3)Division (B)(2) of R.C. § 2925.11 applies with respect to a violation of division (C)(1) of this section when a person seeks or obtains medical assistance for another person who is experiencing a drug overdose, a person experiences a drug overdose and seeks medical assistance for that overdose, or a person is the subject of another person seeking or obtaining medical assistance for that overdose. (4)Division (C)(1) of this section does not apply to a person’s use, or possession with purpose to use, any drug testing strips to determine the presence of fentanyl or a fentanyl-related compound or any other equipment, product, or material approved by the State Board of Pharmacy, in rules adopted under R.C. § 4729.261, as a type of instrument that demonstrates efficacy in reducing drug poisoning by determining the presence of a specific compound or group of compounds. (E)Notwithstanding R.C. Chapter 2981, and drug paraphernalia that was used, possessed, sold or manufactured in violation of this section shall be seized, after a conviction for that violation shall be forfeited, and upon forfeiture shall be disposed of pursuant to R.C. § 2981.12(B). (F)(1)Whoever violates division (C)(1) above is guilty of illegal use or possession of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. (2)Except as provided in division (F)(3) below, whoever violates division (C)(2) of this section is guilty of dealing in drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor of the second degree. (3)Whoever violates division (C)(2) of this section by selling drug paraphernalia to a juvenile is guilty of selling drug paraphernalia to juveniles, a misdemeanor of the first degree. (4)Whoever violates division (C)(3) of this section is guilty of illegal advertising of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor of the second degree. (G)(1)If the offender is a professionally licensed person, in addition to any other sanction imposed for a violation of this section, the court immediately shall comply with R.C. § 2925.38. (2)If the offender has a driver’s or commercial driver’s license or permit, R.C. § 2929.33. 2026 S-57 124B Dublin - General Offenses (3)(a)Any offender who received a mandatory suspension of the offender’s driver’s or commercial driver’s license or permit under this section prior to September 13, 2016 may file a motion with the sentencing court requesting the termination of the suspension. However, an offender who pleaded guilty to or was convicted of a violation of R.C. § 4511.19 or a substantially equivalent municipal ordinance or law of another state or the United States that arose out of the same set of circumstances as the violation for which the offender’s license or permit was suspended under this section shall not file such a motion. (b)Upon the filing of a motion under division (G)(3) of this section, the sentencing court, in its discretion, may terminate the suspension. (R.C. § 2925.14) ('80 Code, § 513.12) (H)Illegal use or possession of marihuana drug paraphernalia. (1)As used in this division (H), DRUG PARAPHERNALIA has the same meaning as in division (A) of this section. (2)In determining if any equipment, product, or material is drug paraphernalia, a court or law enforcement officer shall consider, in addition to other relevant factors, all factors identified in division (B) of this section. (3)No person shall knowingly use, or possess with purpose to use, any drug paraphernalia that is equipment, a product, or material of any kind that is used by the person, intended by the person for use, or designed for use in storing, containing, concealing, injecting, ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing into the human body marihuana. (4)This division (H) does not apply to any person identified in division (D)(1) of this section, and it shall not be construed to prohibit the possession or use of a hypodermic as authorized by R.C. § 3719.172. (5)(a)Division (E) of this section applies with respect to any drug paraphernalia that was used or possessed in violation of division (H) of this section. (b)Division (B)(2) of R.C. § 2925.11 applies with respect to a violation of this division (H) when a person seeks or obtains medical assistance for another person who is experiencing a drug overdose, a person experiences a drug overdose and seeks medical assistance for that overdose, or a person is the subject of another person seeking or obtaining medical assistance for that overdose. (6)(a)Whoever violates division (H)(3) of this section is guilty of illegal use or possession of marihuana drug paraphernalia, a minor misdemeanor. (b)Arrest or conviction for a violation of division (H)(3) of this section does not constitute a criminal record and need not be reported by the person so arrested or convicted in response to any 2026 S-57 Drug Offenses 125 2.Upon the filing of a motion under division (H)(7)(b) of this section, the sentencing court, in its discretion, may terminate the suspension. (R.C. § 2925.141) Penalty, see § 138.99 § 138.12 COUNTERFEIT CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES. (A)No person shall knowingly possess any counterfeit controlled substance. (B)Whoever violates division (A) of this section shall be guilty of possession of counterfeit controlled substances, a misdemeanor of the first degree. (R.C. § 2925.37(A), (G)) (C)The provisions of this section shall not apply to a practitioner, pharmacist, pharmacy owner or other person whose conduct is in accordance with R.C. Chapters 3715, 3719, 4715, 4729, 4731 and 4741. ('80 Code, § 513.13) Penalty, see § 138.99 Statutory reference: Trafficking and other felony counterfeit controlled substance offenses, see R.C. § 2925.37(H) - (M) § 138.13 PSEUDOEPHEDRINE SALES. (A)Unlawful purchases. (1)As used in divisions (A), (B), (C) and (D) of this section: CONSUMER PRODUCT. Any food or drink that is consumed or used by humans and any drug, including a drug that may be provided legally only pursuant to a prescription, that is intended to be consumed or used by humans. EPHEDRINE. Any material, compound, mixture, or preparation that contains any quantity of ephedrine, any of its salts, optical isomers, or salts of optical isomers. EPHEDRINE PRODUCT. A consumer product that contains ephedrine. PSEUDOEPHEDRINE. Any material, compound, mixture, or preparation that contains any quantity of pseudoephedrine, any of its salts, optical isomers, or salts of optical isomers. 2019 S-45 126 Dublin - General Offenses PSEUDOEPHEDRINE PRODUCT. A consumer product consisting that contains pseudoephedrine. RETAILER. A place of business that offers consumer products for sale to the general public. SINGLE-INGREDIENT PREPARATION. A compound, mixture, preparation, or substance that contains a single active ingredient. TERMINAL DISTRIBUTOR OF DANGEROUS DRUGS. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 4729.01. (2)(a)1.No individual shall knowingly purchase, receive, or otherwise acquire an amount of pseudoephedrine product or ephedrine product that is greater than either of the following unless the pseudoephedrine product or ephedrine product is dispensed by a pharmacist pursuant to a valid prescription issued by a licensed health professional authorized to prescribe drugs and the conduct of the pharmacist and the licensed health professional authorized to prescribe drugs is in accordance with R.C. Chapter 3719, 4715, 4723, 4729, 4730, 4731, 4741, or 4772: a,Three and six tenths grams within a period of a single day; b.Nine grams within a period of 30 consecutive days. 2.The limits specified in divisions (A)(2)(a)1.a. and (A)(2)(a)1.b. of this section apply to the total amount of base pseudoephedrine or base ephedrine in the pseudoephedrine product or ephedrine product, respectively. The limits do not apply to the product’s overall weight. (b)It is not a violation of division (B)(1) of this section for an individual to receive or accept more than an amount of pseudoephedrine product or ephedrine product specified in division (A)(2)(a)1.a. or (A)(2)(a)1.b. of this section if the individual is an employee of a retailer or terminal distributor of dangerous drugs, and the employee receives or accepts from the retailer or terminal distributor of dangerous drugs the pseudoephedrine product or ephedrine product in a sealed container in connection with manufacturing, warehousing, placement, stocking, bagging, loading, or unloading of the product. (3)(a)No individual under 18 years of age shall knowingly purchase, receive, or otherwise acquire a pseudoephedrine product, or ephedrine product unless the pseudoephedrine product or ephedrine product is dispensed by a pharmacist pursuant to a valid prescription issued by a licensed health professional authorized to prescribe drugs and the conduct of the pharmacist and the licensed health professional authorized to prescribe drugs is in accordance with R.C. Chapter 3719, 4715, 4723, 4729, 4730, 4731, 4741, or 4772. 2026 S-57 Drug Offenses 127 (b)Division (A)(3)(a) of this section does not apply to an individual under 18 years of age who purchases, receives, or otherwise acquires a pseudoephedrine product or ephedrine product from any of the following: 1.A licensed health professional authorized to prescribe drugs or pharmacist who dispenses, sells, or otherwise provides the pseudoephedrine product or ephedrine product to that individual and whose conduct is in accordance with R.C. Chapter 3719, 4715, 4723, 4729, 4730, 4731, 4741, or 4772; 2.A parent or guardian of that individual who provides the pseudoephedrine product or ephedrine product to the individual; 3.A person, as authorized by that individual’s parent or guardian, who dispenses, sells, or otherwise provides the pseudoephedrine product or ephedrine product to the individual; 4.A retailer or terminal distributor of dangerous drugs who provides the pseudoephedrine product or ephedrine product to that individual if the individual is an employee of the retailer or terminal distributor of dangerous drugs and the individual receives or accepts from the retailer or terminal distributor of dangerous drugs the pseudoephedrine product or ephedrine product in a sealed container in connection with manufacturing, warehousing, placement, stocking, bagging, loading, or unloading of the product. (4)No individual under 18 years of age shall knowingly show or give false information concerning the individual’s name, age, or other identification for the purpose of purchasing, receiving, or otherwise acquiring a pseudoephedrine product or ephedrine product. (5)No individual shall knowingly fail to comply with the requirements of R.C. § 3715.051(B). (6)Whoever violates division (A)(2)(a) of this section is guilty of unlawful purchase of a pseudoephedrine product or ephedrine product, a misdemeanor of the first degree. (7)Whoever violates division (A)(3)(a) of this section is guilty of underage purchase of a pseudoephedrine product or ephedrine product, a delinquent act that would be a misdemeanor of the fourth degree if it could be committed by an adult. (8)Whoever violates division (A)(4) of this section is guilty of using false information to purchase a pseudoephedrine product or ephedrine product, a delinquent act that would be a misdemeanor of the first degree if it could be committed by an adult. (9)Whoever violates division (A)(5) of this section is guilty of improper purchase of a pseudoephedrine product or ephedrine product, a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. (R.C. § 2925.55) 2026 S-57 128 Dublin - General Offenses (B)Unlawful retail sales. (1)(a)1.Except as provided in division (B)(1)(b) of this section, no retailer or terminal distributor of dangerous drugs or an employee of a retailer or terminal distributor of dangerous drugs shall knowingly sell, offer to sell, hold for sale, deliver, or otherwise provide to any individual an amount of pseudoephedrine product or ephedrine product that is greater than either of the following: a.Three and six-tenths grams within a period of a single day; b.Nine grams within a period of 30 consecutive days. 2.The maximum amounts specified in divisions (B)(1)(a)1.a. and (B)(1)(a)1.b. of this section apply to the total amount of base pseudoephedrine or base ephedrine in the pseudoephedrine product or ephedrine product, respectively. The maximum amounts do not apply to the product’s overall weight. (b)1.Division (B)(1)(a) of this section does not apply to any quantity of pseudoephedrine product or ephedrine product dispensed by a pharmacist pursuant to a valid prescription issued by a licensed health professional authorized to prescribe drugs if the conduct of the pharmacist and the licensed health professional authorized to prescribe drugs is in accordance with R.C. Chapter 3719, 4715, 4723, 4729, 4730, 4731, 4741, or 4772. 2.It is not a violation of division (B)(1)(a) of this section for a retailer, terminal distributor of dangerous drugs, or employee of either to provide to an individual more than an amount of pseudoephedrine product or ephedrine product specified in division (B)(1)(a)1.a. or (B)(1)(a)1.b. of this section under either of the following circumstances: a.The individual is an employee of the retailer or terminal distributor of dangerous drugs, and the employee receives or accepts from the retailer, terminal distributor of dangerous drugs, or employee the pseudoephedrine product or ephedrine product in a sealed container in connection with manufacturing, warehousing, placement, stocking, bagging, loading, or unloading of the product; b.A stop-sale alert is generated after the submission of information to the national precursor log exchange under the conditions described in R.C. § 3715.052(A)(2). (2)(a)Except as provided in division (B)(2)(b) of this section, no retailer or terminal distributor of dangerous drugs or an employee of a retailer or terminal distributor of dangerous drugs shall sell, offer to sell, hold for sale, deliver, or otherwise provide a pseudoephedrine product or ephedrine product to an individual who is under 18 years of age. (b)Division (B)(2)(a) of this section does not apply to any of the following: 2026 S-57 Drug Offenses 129 1.A licensed health professional authorized to prescribe drugs or pharmacist who dispenses, sells, or otherwise provides a pseudoephedrine product or ephedrine product to an individual under 18 years of age and whose conduct is in accordance with R.C. Chapter 3719, 4715, 4723, 4729, 4730, 4731, 4741, or 4772; 2.A parent or guardian of an individual under 18 years of age who provides a pseudoephedrine product or ephedrine product to the individual; 3.A person who, as authorized by the individual’s parent or guardian, dispenses, sells, or otherwise provides a pseudoephedrine product or ephedrine product to an individual under 18 years of age; 4.The provision by a retailer, terminal distributor of dangerous drugs, or employee of either of a pseudoephedrine product or ephedrine product in a sealed container to an employee of the retailer or terminal distributor of dangerous drugs who is under 18 years of age in connection with manufacturing, warehousing, placement, stocking, bagging, loading, or unloading of the product. (3)No retailer or terminal distributor of dangerous drugs shall fail to comply with the requirements of R.C. § 3715.051(A) or R.C. § 3715.052(A)(2). (4)No retailer or terminal distributor of dangerous drugs shall fail to comply with the requirements of R.C. § 3715.052(A)(1). (5)Whoever violates division (B)(1)(a) of this section is guilty of unlawfully selling a pseudoephedrine product or ephedrine product, a misdemeanor of the first degree. (6)Whoever violates division (B)(2)(a) of this section is guilty of unlawfully selling a pseudoephedrine product or ephedrine product to a minor, a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. (7)Whoever violates division (B)(3) of this section is guilty of improper sale of a pseudoephedrine product or ephedrine product, a misdemeanor of the second degree. (8)Whoever violates division (B)(4) of this section is guilty of failing to submit information to the national precursor log exchange, a misdemeanor for which the offender shall be fined not more than $1,000 per violation. (R.C. § 2925.56) (C)Transaction scans. (1)As used in this division and division (D) of this section: CARD HOLDER. Means any person who presents a driver’s or commercial driver’s license or an identification card to a seller, or an agent or employee of a seller, to purchase or receive any pseudoephedrine product or ephedrine product from the seller, agent, or employee. 2026 S-57 130 Dublin - General Offenses IDENTIFICATION CARD and TRANSACTION SCAN DEVICE. Have the same meanings as in R.C. § 2927.021. SELLER. Means a retailer or terminal distributor of dangerous drugs. TRANSACTION SCAN. Means the process by which a seller or an agent or employee of a seller checks by means of a transaction scan device the validity of a driver’s or commercial driver’s license or an identification card that is presented as a condition for purchasing or receiving any pseudoephedrine product or ephedrine product. (2)(a)A seller or an agent or employee of a seller may perform a transaction scan by means of a transaction scan device to check the validity of a driver’s or commercial driver’s license or identification card presented by a card holder as a condition for selling, giving away, or otherwise distributing to the card holder a pseudoephedrine product or ephedrine product. (b)If the information deciphered by the transaction scan performed under division (C)(2)(a) of this section fails to match the information printed on the driver’s or commercial driver’s license or identification card presented by the card holder, or if the transaction scan indicates that the information so printed is false or fraudulent, neither the seller nor any agent or employee of the seller shall sell, give away, or otherwise distribute any pseudoephedrine product or ephedrine product to the card holder. (c)Division (C)(2)(a) of this section does not preclude a seller or an agent or employee of a seller as a condition for selling, giving away, or otherwise distributing a pseudoephedrine product or ephedrine product to the person presenting the document from using a transaction scan device to check the validity of a document other than a driver’s or commercial driver’s license or an identification card if the document includes a bar code or magnetic strip that may be scanned by the device. (3)Rules adopted by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles under R.C. § 4301.61(C) apply to the use of transaction scan devices for purposes of this division (C) and division (D) of this section. (4)(a)No seller or agent or employee of a seller shall electronically or mechanically record or maintain any information derived from a transaction scan, except the following: 1.The name, address, and date of birth of the person listed on the driver’s or commercial driver’s license or identification card presented by a card holder; 2.The expiration date, identification number, and issuing agency of the driver’s or commercial driver’s license or identification card presented by a card holder. (b)No seller or agent or employee of a seller shall use the information that is derived from a transaction scan or that is permitted to be recorded and maintained under division (C)(4)(a) of this section except for purposes of division (D) of this section, R.C. § 2925.58, or R.C. § 3715.052(A)(1). 2014 S-35 DUBLIN, OHIO Instruction Sheet 2026 S-57 Supplement REMOVE OLD PAGES INSERT NEW PAGES VOLUME II Title page Title page TITLE XV: LAND USAGE 116G, 116H 116G, 116H 116K, 116L 116K, 116L 116EE, 116FF 116EE, 116FF 116II, 116JJ 116II, 116JJ 117, 118 117, 118 175 through 176L 175 through 176L 176O through 176V 176O through 176V 176Y through 176BB 176Y through 176BB 176KK through 176RR 176KK through 176RR 176UU, 176VV 176UU, 176VV 176MMMM through 176PPPP 176MMMM through 176PPPP 176SSSS, 176TTTT 176SSSS, 176TTTT 176CCCCC, 176DDDDD 176CCCCC, 176DDDDD 176GGGGG, 176HHHHH 176GGGGG, 176HHHHH 220CCCCCCCC through 220CCCCCCCC through 220HHHHHHHH 220HHHHHHHH 220AAAAAAAAA, 220BBBBBBBBB 220AAAAAAAAA, 220BBBBBBBBB 228B-3 through 228B-6 228B-3 through 228B-6 228B-9 through 228B-14 228B-9 through 228B-14 273, 274 273, 274 277, 278 277, 278 298WW through 298ZZ 298WW through 298ZZ 298CCC, 298DDD 298CCC, 298DDD 299 through 300B 299 through 300B TABLE OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES 14YYY, 14ZZZ 14YYY through 14BBBB 16OOOOOO, 16PPPPPP 16OOOOOO through 16RRRRRR 24K, 24L 24K, 24L Dublin, Ohio: Instruction Sheet 2 REMOVE OLD PAGES INSERT NEW PAGES TABLE OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES (Cont’d) 36AAAAA, 36BBBBB 36AAAAA through 36FFFFF 44A, 44B 44A, 44B 72UU, 72VV 72UU, 72VV 103, 104 103 through 106 PARALLEL REFERENCES 3 through 6 3 through 6 7, 8 7, 8 9 through 10D 9 through 10D 17, 18 17, 18 50WW, 50XX 50WW, 50XX 77, 78 77, 78 INDEX 13 through 14B 13 through 14B 23 through 26 23 through 26 ko 5/26 CITY OF DUBLIN, OHIO CODE OF ORDINANCES VOLUME II 2026 S-57 Supplement contains: Local legislation current through 12-8-25, and State legislation current through 6-25-25 Published by: AMERICAN LEGAL PUBLISHING 525 Vine Street h Suite 310 h Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 800-445-5588 h www.amlegal.com COPYRIGHT © 2026 AMERICAN LEGAL PUBLISHING Zoning Regulations § 153.002 (22)Uses definitions - V (a)VEHICLE SALES, RENTAL, AND REPAIR. A facility or area used for the retail sale of vehicles (new or used) and related vehicle service facilities, renting of vehicles, repairing vehicles or the sale and installation of tires, batteries, and other minor accessories and services for vehicles. This use does not include supplies, tires, or parts unrelated to repairs being performed on the premises, or a fueling/service station. (b)VEHICLE CHARGING STATION. When accessory to a permitted or approved primary use of the property, vehicle charging stations are facilities or areas at which electric powered or hybrid powered motor vehicles can obtain electrical current to recharge batteries. (23)Uses definitions - W (a)WAREHOUSING, WHOLESALING AND DISTRIBUTION. Facilities for the mass storage and movement of goods as well as transportation, logistics, maintenance and fleet parking. (b)WIRELESS COMMUNICATION. Wireless communications facilities and related terms are defined in § 99.04 of this Code of Ordinances. (B)General definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning, as determined by the Director. (1)General definitions - A (a)ABANDONED SIGN. A sign associated with an abandoned use, a sign that remains after the termination of the business, or a sign on its immediate premises not adequately maintained and not repaired within the specified time under § 153.162. (b)ABOVEGROUND POOL. Any confined body of water, with a rim/deck elevation more than one foot above the existing finished grade of the site, exceeding 100 square feet in water surface area, and 24 inches in depth, designed, used, or intended to be used for swimming or bathing purposes. (c)ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIAL. The official charged with the administration and enforcement of this chapter. For the city, the administrative official is the Director of Land Use and Long Range Planning. (d)ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW TEAM or ART. An administrative body of the city and Washington Township officials responsible for certain administrative reviews and approvals as designated in this chapter. 2026 S-57 116G § 153.002 Dublin - Land Usage (e)AGGREGATE DIAMETER. The combined diameter of a multiple trunk tree measured at breast height (see DIAMETER BREAST HEIGHT). (f)AISLE. That portion of the off-street parking and loading area that provides access to parking, stacking or loading spaces, exclusive of driveways and parking and loading spaces. (g)ALLEY. A secondary access way typically not less than 20 feet in width available for public use or transportation and affording vehicular access to abutting property. (h)ALTERATION. Any change, addition or modification in construction or any change in the structural members of a building, such as walls or partitions, columns, beams or girders, the consummated act of which may be referred to in this chapter as "altered" or "reconstructed." Any action to change, modify, reconstruct, remove or demolish any exterior features of an existing structure or of the site. Ordinary maintenance to correct any deterioration, decay or damage to a structure or site and to restore the structure as nearly as practicable to an original state prior to its deterioration, decay or damage is excluded from the definition of alteration, provided the work does not involve a change in type and/or color of building materials. (i)ANIMATED SIGN. Any sign that uses or has the appearance of movement or change of artificial and natural lighting or noise to depict action or create a special effect or scene. (j)APPLICANT. Any person who applies for a zoning approval through the provisions of this chapter. (k)ARCADE. A roofed or built structure, extending over the sidewalk or square, open to the street except for supporting columns, piers, or arches. (l)ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER. The architectural style, general design, and general arrangement of the exterior of a building or other structure intended to recreate a period of history, architectural theme or other similar effect. (m)ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD or ARB. The Architectural Review Board of the city, as created in § 153.175. (n)ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW DISTRICT, or HISTORIC DISTRICT. The Architectural Review District of the city. The term may also be used to refer to Ohio Historic Inventory Properties as provided in § 153.170, where appropriate. (o)ARCHITECTURAL STYLE. The predominant historic features that make a building or other structure notable or historically identifiable within given areas of the historic district, as described in § 153.172, the Historic Design Guidelines or in other defined areas. (p)ARTICULATION. Detailing, decoration, expression lines, shadow lines, and other similar techniques used to provide architectural interest. 2021 S-50 116H Zoning Regulations § 153.002 and high visibility along a street. Building identification signs are typically used to communicate a general name or address for a building or associated development, or to identify a major commercial tenant within the building. (w)BUILDING-MOUNTED SIGN. A sign which is physically attached to a building façade or associated appurtenance, and intended to provide visibility for either pedestrians or motorists. Building-mounted signs are typically used to identify commercial tenants within the building or to identify the general name of a residential building or associated development. Within the Bridge Street Corridor districts, building-mounted signs include wall signs, projecting signs, awning signs and window signs, but do not include other types of signs that may be attached to a building, such as building identification signs and directory signs. (x)BUILDING TYPE. Required building forms for new construction and renovated structures within districts specified in this chapter. (y)BUS SHELTER SIGN. Any sign painted on or affixed to any bus shelter. (3)General definitions - C (a)CALIPER. The diameter of a tree trunk six inches above the existing grade or proposed planted grade. This measurement is used for nursery-grown trees. (b)CANOPY. A freestanding or connected roof-like structure designed to offer protection from the weather. (c)CHANGE. Any new construction, alteration, demolition, or removal or other construction involving any property subject to the provisions of this chapter including signs, landscaping, and tree removal. CHANGE shall not include ordinary maintenance or repair of any property if no change in material, design, color, or outward appearance is undertaken. (d)CHANGEABLE COPY SIGN. A sign or portion thereof with characters, letters, or illustrations that can be changed or rearranged by mechanical, electronic or manual means without altering the face or surface of the sign. (e)CHANNEL LETTERS. The outline of a letter, border, or similar object with a vertical side wall to confine the lighting on the face either to restrict vision at an angle or to prevent light spillage over adjacent areas. (f)CHAPTER. Chapter 153 of the Codified Ordinances of Dublin, unless otherwise specified. (g)CHIMNEY. A structure projecting from the exterior wall of a house and enclosing or appearing to enclose a flue that carries off smoke. It may or may not extend vertically to the eaves line or have a foundation/connection to ground. 2024 S-55 116K § 153.002 Dublin - Land Usage 1.CANTILEVERED CHIMNEY. A chimney that projects from the exterior wall and does not have a foundation or extension to the ground. 2.SHED-TYPE CHIMNEY. A chimney that does not extend full height vertically to the eaves line. A shed chimney typically includes a direct vent outlet in the chimney wall. (h)CISTERN. An underground storage component of a rainwater harvesting system typically larger than 80 gallons. (i)CITY. The City of Dublin, Ohio. (j)CITY COUNCIL, or COUNCIL. The legislative body of the city. (k)COMMERCIAL VEHICLE. Any vehicle used or designed to be used for business or commercial purposes including but not limited to: bus, cement truck, commercial tree trimming equipment, construction equipment, dump truck, garbage truck, panel truck, semi-tractor, semitrailer, or any other non-recreational trailer used for commercial purposes, stage bed truck, step van, tank truck, tar truck, or other commercial type vehicle licensed by the Ohio State Bureau of Motor Vehicles as a commercial vehicle or commercial truck. (l)COMMISSION. The Planning and Zoning Commission of the city. (m)COMMUNITY ACTIVITY. An activity that is open to the general public and non-discriminatory, and that is sponsored by a public, private nonprofit or religious organization that is educational, cultural, or recreational in function. Charitable events sponsored by for-profit organizations are also considered community activities. Free admission is not a requirement. (n)COMMUNITY PLAN. The current adopted Community Plan of the city and any amendments thereto. (o)COMPACT PARKING SPACE. A vehicle parking space, with dimensions smaller than a standard vehicle parking space, that is intended to be occupied by smaller vehicles. (See § 153.065(B)(4)). (p)CONCEPT PLAN. A plan that generally indicates the overall design of a proposed PUD or BSD project with sufficient information to enable the applicant and the city to discuss the concept for the proposed development and to analyze if the proposal is generally consistent with the Community Plan and other applicable plans of the city. (q)CONDITIONAL USE. A use allowed in a zoning district after approval is granted by the Commission according to the provisions of § 153.236. (r)CONSTRUCTION FENCE SIGN. Decorative inserts or wraps affixed to construction or site fencing. 2026 S-57 116L Zoning Regulations § 153.002 (t)SMALL TREE. Tree species which normally attains a full-grown height of under 30 feet. (u)SOFFIT. The exposed undersurface of any overhead component of a building. (v)SPECIAL EVENT. A special event or activity that is open to the general public and non-discriminatory and is educational, cultural or recreational in function. Free admission is not a requirement. Such events shall be reviewed and approved through the city’s event permitting process. (w)STACKING SPACE. A space designed to be occupied by a vehicle while waiting to order or to be served at a drive-through window or drive-up ATMs, or while waiting to enter a parking lot, parking structure, fuel station, dispensing station, or loading area. (x)STOOP. A structure providing a means of gaining access to an elevated point of entrance into a structure. (y)STOREFRONT. The portion of a building façade serving as the front elevation of an individual tenant space, including an entrance and windows providing physical and visual access into the tenant space, typically limited to the ground story and located along a street-facing façade. (z)STORY. A habitable level within a building measured from finished floor to finished floor. 1.GROUND STORY. The first floor of a building that is level to or elevated above the finished grade on the front and corner façades, excluding basements or cellars, accessible from the established grade through the use of a ramp or steps. 2.HALF STORY. A story either in the base of the building, partially below and partially above grade (visible basement), or a story fully within the roof structure with transparency facing the street. 3.UPPER STORY. The floors located above the ground story of a building, including any half-stories within the roof structure. (aa)STREAMER. A ribbon-shaped or cord-like rope which may have pennants and/or banners attached and which is stretched or hung between two or more supports. (bb)STREET FAÇADE. A building face with frontage along and typically parallel to a public street. Street façades are designated as either front or corner façades, and are oriented in relation to the front or corner side property lines. 2026 S-57 116EE § 153.002 Dublin - Land Usage (cc)STREET FRONTAGE. The orientation of a lot line, building façade, block face or open space type along, and typically parallel to, a public street. A building façade oriented along a street frontage is also referred to as the street façade. (dd)STREETSCAPE. The various components that make up the pedestrian realm, both in the right-of-way and along private lot frontages within required building zones, including tree lawns, pavement, parking spaces, planting areas, street furniture, street trees, streetlights, sidewalks, front yard fences, etc. (ee)STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY. The public or private right-of-way permitting associated streetscape elements and typically consisting of both a vehicular and pedestrian realm. (ff)STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE. A line that separates the street right-of-way from a contiguous property. (gg)STREET TERMINATION. The point at which a street ends, requiring vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians to turn the corner of a block. (hh)STREET TYPE. Required street configurations with specific combinations of right- of-way, pavement width, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, travel lanes, and parking lanes intended to result in a desired street character. (ii)STREET WALL. An opaque, freestanding wall or an opaque combination of landscaping and fencing, built along the frontage line, or along the same building line as the building façade, typically intended to screen vehicular use areas or service areas and/or to define the pedestrian realm. (jj)STRUCTURE. Anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires permanent location on the ground, or attachment to something having permanent location on the ground, including advertising signs, billboards, mobile homes (located for occupancy on a permanent foundation) and other construction or erection with special function or form, except fences or walks. Includes the word "building." (kk)STRUCTURE, PRINCIPAL. A structure in which is conducted the principal use of the lot on which it is situated. (ll)STUCCO. A coarse plaster composed of Portland or masonry cement, sand, and hydrated lime mixed with water and applied in a plastic state to form a hard exterior covering. (mm)SUBORDINATE. A building or structure that is secondary or incidental to the primary building, structure, or use on a lot. (20)General definitions - T 2024 S-55 116FF Zoning Regulations § 153.002 7.Is under a condemnation notice or legal order to vacate; or 8.Is structurally unsound. (b)VEHICULAR REALM. That portion of the street right-of-way comprised of vehicle travel lanes, on-street bicycle facilities, and on-street parking lanes. (c)VEHICULAR USE AREA. Any open or unenclosed area containing more than 1,800 square feet of area and/or used by six or more vehicles of any type, whether moving or at rest, including, but not limited to, driveways, parking lots, loading and unloading areas, parking and maneuvering areas within manufactured home parks, and sales and service areas. (d)VERTICAL GARDEN. See LIVING WALL. (e)VINYL SIDING ACCESSORIES. Exterior secondary design elements that serve to provide more visual interest and complement the primary home design. (f)VISIBLE BASEMENT. A half story partially below grade and partially exposed above grade with required transparency provided on the street façade. (g)VISION REPORT. The Bridge Street Corridor Vision Report adopted by City Council and as amended. (23)General definitions - W (a)WALL LIGHTING. Accent, emergency, or safety lights intended to illuminate portions of a building façade. (b)WALL SIGN. Any sign attached to or erected against the inside or outside wall of a building or structure, with the exposed display surface of the sign in a plane parallel to the plane of the building or structure and extending less than 14 inches from the building or structure. (c)WATER TABLE. A projecting brick or stone stringcourse, molding or ledge placed to divert rainwater from a building. (d)WINDOW SIGN. Any temporary signs, posters, symbols and other types of identification or information about the use or premises directly attached to the window of a building or erected on the inside of the building and visible from any public area or adjacent property. (24)General definitions - X (25)General definitions -Y (a)YARD. 2024 S-55 116II § 153.003 Dublin - Land Usage 1.FRONT YARD. An area extending the full width of the lot, the depth of which is the minimum horizontal distance between the front lot line and the nearest point of a principal structure. 2.REAR YARD. An area extending the full width of the lot the depth of which is the minimum horizontal distance between the rear lot line and the nearest point of the principal structure. 3.SIDE YARD. An area between the side line of the lot and the principal structure extending from the front lot line to the rear lot line. (26)General definitions - Z (a)ZONING DISTRICT. A portion of the city within which certain uses of land and/or structures are permitted and within which certain regulations and requirements apply under the provisions of this chapter. 1.RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. The Restricted Suburban Residential District, the Limited Suburban Residential District, the Suburban Residential District (R-3), the Suburban Residential District (R-4). The Two-Family Residential District, the Urban Residential District, the BSC Residential district, the BSC Historic Residential district and all Planned Districts with predominantly residential uses. 2.NON-RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. All districts not listed under RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. (b)ZONING ORDINANCE, or ZONING CODE, or CODE. This chapter. ('80 Code, §§ 1127.01, 1127.02) (Ord. 21-70, passed 7-13-70; Am. Ord. 13-84, passed 5-22-84; Am. Ord. 95-86, passed 12-8-86; Am. Ord. 33-93, passed 6-21-93; Am. Ord. 88-98, passed 11-2-98; Am. Ord. 72-99, passed 7-19-99; Am. Ord. 142-99, passed 2-22-00; Am. Ord. 68-99, passed 9-5-00; Am. Ord. 76-03, passed 8-18-03; Am. Ord. 28-05, passed 6-20-05; Am. Ord. 17-07, passed 4-9-07; Am. Ord. 28-08, passed 5-19-08; Am. Ord. 42-09, passed 5-10-10; Am. Ord. 25-10, passed 8-9-10; Am. Ord. 26-10, passed 8-9-10; Am. Ord. 30-10, passed 9-13-10; Am. Ord. 07-12, passed 3-26-12; Am. Ord. 66-12, passed 11-5-12; Am. Ord. 101-13, passed 1-27-14; Am. Ord. 22-14, 8-25-14; Am. Ord. 91-15, passed 12-7-15; Am. Ord. 09-19, passed 4-8-19; Am. Ord. 44-20, passed 11-9-20; Am. Ord. 03-21, passed 2-22-21; Am. Ord. 12-21, passed 4-12-21; Am. Ord. 23-21, passed 6-14-21; Am. Ord. 32-23, passed 9-11-23; Am. Ord. 65-23, passed 12-11-23; Am. Ord. 07-25, passed 4-7-25) § 153.003 SCOPE. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all land now within or hereafter annexed to the municipality. ('80 Code, § 1121.02) (Ord. 21-70, passed 7-13-70) 2026 S-57 116JJ Zoning Regulations § 153.004 (3)Conforming use. A conforming use may be expanded, modified or changed only in such a manner as will comply with the permitted use, or conditional use regulations and with the development standards of the zoning district in which the conforming use is located. (C)Nonconforming lots, structures or uses. Existing lots, structures and accessory development or the use of lots and/or structures which would be prohibited under the regulations for the zoning district in which they are located shall be considered as nonconforming. A nonconforming use in violation of a provision of the zoning ordinance shall not be validated by the adoption of the zoning ordinance. Whether a nonconforming use exists shall be a question of fact and shall be decided by the Board of Zoning Appeals after public notice and hearing and in accordance with the rules of the Board. It is the intent of this chapter to permit these nonconforming situations to continue until they are removed, but not to encourage their continued use or expansion, except as follows: (1)Nonconforming lots. The construction of a conforming structure and/or the conduct of a permitted use shall be allowed on any lot of record which has an area and/or lot width less than that required for such structure or permitted use in the zoning district in which the lot is located. Variance of any development standard other than minimum lot area and/or minimum lot width shall be obtained only through action of the Board of Zoning Appeals in accordance with the provisions of § 153.231(H). Such nonconforming lots must be in separate ownership and not of continuous frontage with other land in the same ownership on the effective date of the Zoning Ordinance. Otherwise, development shall be permitted only in accordance with the development standards of the zoning district in which such ownership is located. (2)Nonconforming structures and development. Structures and/or accessory development, which by reason of size, type, location on the lot, or otherwise in conflict with the regulations of the zoning district in which they are located may be altered, reconstructed or extended only in such manner that the alteration, reconstruction or extension will comply with the development standards of the zoning district in which the structure and/or accessory development is located. Such alteration, reconstruction or extension shall include such additional development and compliance with the development standards of the zoning district as would be required of a new structure and/or accessory development to the extent practicable and so that the spirit and intent of the development standards are accomplished. (a)Exemptions. See § 153.080. (3)Nonconforming uses. The nonconforming use of a lot and/or a structure may be continued, expanded or changed subject to the following: (a)Change of a nonconforming use shall be allowed to a permitted use of the zoning district in which the nonconforming use is located. (b)On approval of an appeal to the Board of Zoning Appeals a nonconforming use may be changed to a use found to be more nearly in character with the zoning district in which the nonconforming use is located. 2009 S-26 117 § 153.015 Dublin - Land Usage (c)On approval of an appeal to the Board of Zoning Appeals a nonconforming use may be expanded within an existing structure manifestly arranged or developed for such use. (d)No nonconforming use may be reestablished where such nonconforming use has been discontinued for a period of at least two years. The nonconforming use of any structure damaged by fire, explosion, flood, riot or act of God may be continued and used as before any such calamity, provided the building or structure has not been destroyed to an extent of more than one-half of its fair value, and provided such reconstruction is started within 12 months of such calamity and is continued in a reasonable manner until completed. (D)Annexed territory. Territory annexed to the municipality after the effective date of the Zoning Ordinance shall be automatically rezoned to the R, Rural District or in the case for property located within the boundaries of the West Innovation District Special Area Plan, to the appropriate Innovation District (ID-1, ID-2, ID-3 or ID-4) in accordance with the adopted Future Land Use Plan as soon as such property is accepted by City Council. ('80 Code, § 1121.02) (Ord. 21-70, passed 7-13-70; Am. Ord. 51-81, passed 12-21-81; Am. Ord. 52-02, passed 4-8-02; Am. Ord. 28-08, passed 5-19-08; Am. Ord. 28-09, passed 6-15-09; Am. Ord. 32-11, passed 6-27-11; Am. Ord. 07-25, passed 4-7-25) ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS § 153.015 ZONING DISTRICT MAP ADOPTED. (A)Division of land. All land in the municipality is placed into zoning districts as is shown on the zoning district map which is hereby adopted and declared to be a part of the zoning ordinance. (1)Final authority. The zoning district map, as amended from time to time, shall be the final authority for the current zoning district status of land under the jurisdiction of the zoning ordinance. (2)Land not otherwise designated. All land under the zoning ordinance and not designated or otherwise included within another zoning district on the zoning district map shall be included in the Rural District. (B)Identification of the zoning district map. The zoning district map, with any amendments made thereon, shall be identified by the signatures of the Mayor and the members of Council under the following words: 2026 S-57 118 Zoning Regulations § 153.035 (a)A use allowed in this district shall operate entirely within an enclosed structure, emitting no dust, smoke, noxious odor or fumes outside this structure, and producing a noise level audible at the property line no greater than the average noise level occurring on the street fronting the property. (b)A use allowed in this district shall entirely enclose or screen its primary operation and service areas, and loading docks by walls or fences at least six feet but not more than 12 feet in height. These walls or fences shall have an opaqueness of 75% or more, so as to effectively conceal production, storage, service and loading operations from adjoining streets and from a residential zoning district or a planned development district as listed in § 153.016. (2)Lot width. All lots shall abut a public or private street for a distance of 100 feet or more and have adequate lot width to provide the yard space required by these development standards. (3)Side yards. For main and accessory structures, including open production, storage, service and loading areas, the required side yards shall be not less than one-half the sum of the height and width of the structure and in no case be less than 100 feet from any residential zoning district or planned development district as listed in § 153.016. (4)Rear yards. For main and accessory structures, including production, storage, service and loading areas, the required rear yards shall be not less than one-half the sum of the height and depth of the structure and in no case be less than 100 feet from any residential zoning district or planned development district as listed in § 153.016. ('80 Code, §§ 1175.01, 1175.02) (Ord. 21-70, passed 7-13-70; Am. Ord. 68-99, passed 9-5-00) Penalty, see § 153.999 § 153.035 CULTIVATION, PROCESSING, OR RETAIL DISPENSING OF MEDICAL OR ADULT-USE MARIJUANA PROHIBITED IN ALL DISTRICTS. (A)The cultivation, processing, or retail dispensing of medical or adult-use marijuana shall be a prohibited use in all zoning districts within the city. (B)Use of property in violation of this section shall constitute a nuisance. (C)In addition to other penalties provided by law, the Director of Law shall be authorized to institute civil proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin violations of this section; for monetary damages arising from violations of this section; and to take all actions necessary to secure enforcement of any injunction and collect upon any damage award, judgment or fine in contempt levied in relation to a violation of this section. (Ord. 35-17, passed 6-12-17; Am. Ord. 08-24, passed 5-20-24) 2025 S-56 175 § 153.036 Dublin - Land Usage § 153.036 (RESERVED) This section reserved for future use. (Ord. 53-03, passed 10-6-03; Am. Ord. 19-12, passed 4-23-12) EAZ INNOVATION DISTRICTS § 153.037 DISTRICT PURPOSE AND INTENT. (A)Purpose. The West Innovation District's (WID) requirements and standards are intended to provide five distinct zoning districts to implement the city's vision and goals in creating an innovation and research district. The district is envisioned as an important technology and research business center that will encourage the development and operation of suburban technology and office park campuses and promote individual sites for development attracting high-tech and related uses to the city. These requirements and standards are meant to foster the orderly growth and development of these uses as well as promote the development of commercial, service, recreational and residential uses in appropriately designated areas that serve the primary users in the districts. The goal is to create zoning districts that set development requirements to ensure that buildings and uses in the districts will adhere to high-quality, uniform design standards while addressing the unique needs of specialized industries and uses. At the same time, these requirements give a competitive advantage to the district by providing a streamlined process for reviewing development proposals. (B)Standard districts. All Innovation Districts are standard zoning districts under § 153.016(A) and shall constitute separate and distinct zoning classifications. [Text continues on Page 176E] 2026 S-57 176 Zoning Regulations § 153.037 (C)Conflicts. If these requirements conflict in any manner with the City of Dublin Codified Ordinances, the provisions of the districts shall prevail. All matters not covered by the districts and their requirements shall be regulated by the requirements and standards contained in the City of Dublin Zoning Code. (D)Severability. If any provision or provisions of this subchapter or the application thereof to any zoning lot, building or other structure or tract of land are declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or ineffective in whole or in part or to be inapplicable to any person or situation, the effect of such decision shall be limited to the provision or provisions which are expressly stated in the decision to be invalid or ineffective to the zoning lot, building or other structure or tract of land immediately involved. All other provisions of this subchapter shall continue to be separate and fully effective, and the application of any such provision to other persons or situations shall not be affected. (E)Establishment of districts. There are hereby created five Innovation District zoning classifications: Research Office (ID-1); Research Flex (ID-2); Research Assembly (ID-4); Research Mixed Use (ID-4); and Research Recreation (ID-5) District. (F)Zoning amendments. A request to zone or rezone land to any Innovation District designation shall be made in accordance with § 153.234, Zoning Text and Map Amendments. (G)Applicability. Any development proposed to occur on land designated as ID-1, ID-2, ID-3, ID-4, and ID-5 shall be required to meet the requirements of the Innovation Districts as specified herein. In the case of the ID-5 District, development shall comply with the latest adopted version of "Planned Industrial Park Development Text: Northwest Dublin Commercial Park/Sports Ohio." (1)Continuance of existing structures. Where a lawful structure exists at the effective date of this amendment that does not comply with the requirements of this Code because of restrictions such as front property line occupation, lot coverage, required build zone, buildable area, height or other requirements related to the structure, that structure may be continued as an existing structure as long as it meets the requirements of § 153.039(C)(11). Notwithstanding the provisions of § 153.004, the following shall apply to buildings and structures within the Innovation Districts. (2)Expansion of existing structures. Existing structures may be extended, enlarged, altered, remodeled or modernized only after approval by the Administrative Review Team (ART) upon finding that all of the following conditions are met: (a)That the existing structure meets all height, area and/or parking and loading provisions that were applicable immediately prior to the rezoning of the property on which it is located into an Innovation District. (b)That the enlargement or extension is limited to the same parcel on which the existing structure was located on at the time of the adoption of this amendment. (c)That the improvement does not interfere with the use of other properties in the vicinity. 2026 S-57 176E § 153.037 Dublin - Land Usage (d)That the enlargement or extension does not exceed 50% of the GFA of the existing structure at the time of the adoption of this amendment. (3)Compliance with parking requirements. Any existing structure which does not have the minimum number of parking spaces or loading areas as required by this Code, and which thereafter provides additional parking and/or loading spaces in conjunction with an improvement as permitted in § 153.039(C)(11)(b), shall be required to meet the minimum number of parking spaces as required by the district in which it is located. (4)Reconstruction or movement. Should an existing structure be destroyed to an extent of more than 60% of its replacement value, exclusive of the foundation, that existing structure shall be reconstructed only in conformance with the provisions of this Code. Existing structures destroyed to an extent equal to or less than 60% of its replacement value, exclusive of the foundation, may be reconstructed in the location that existed prior to the adoption of this amendment. Should the property/building owner or lessee demolish more than 50% of the gross square footage of an existing structure, all improvements on the property must be constructed in accordance and/or brought into conformance with the requirements of this Code. All permitted reconstruction shall be started within 12 months of destruction and be continued until completion. (5)Existing uses. The long range implementation of the West Innovation District requires sensitive treatment of existing uses that represent significant investment in the city. It is the intent of this section to permit existing uses to continue and to be considered conforming to this Code, even if the use is not otherwise permitted in the District or building type, provided that the following requirements are met: (a)Continuation of use. All uses that were permitted or conditional uses under the zoning of a property immediately prior to its rezoning into an Innovation District shall continue to be allowed as permitted or conditional uses on the property in addition to those permitted and conditional uses under the applicable Innovation District, provided that at least one of the permitted or conditional uses under the prior zoning has been operated in an existing structure on the property within 12 months prior to the rezoning of the property into the Innovation District. (b)Expansion of existing uses. In addition to the provisions of division (5)(a) above, any existing use may be extended throughout any building or parts of a building which were manifestly arranged or designed for that use at the time of adoption or amendment of this Code, but the use shall not be extended to occupy any land outside the building except as permitted by the ART in § 153.039(C)(11). (c)Abandonment of existing uses. If an existing use is abandoned for any reason for a period of more than 12 months, any subsequent use shall conform to the requirements of this Code. With regard to a multi-tenant building, the term EXISTING USE shall mean all of the existing uses in that building. (d)Determination of abandonment. An existing use shall be determined by the Director to be abandoned if one or more of the following conditions exist: 2026 S-57 176F Zoning Regulations § 153.037 1.Utilities such as water, gas and electricity to the property have been disconnected; 2.The property, buildings and/or grounds have fallen into disrepair; 3.Signs or other indications as to the presence of the use have been removed; 4.Equipment or fixtures necessary for the operation of the use have been removed; or 5.Other actions, which in the opinion of the Director constitute an intention on the part of the property owner or lessee to abandon the use. (H)District intent. (1)Research Office (ID-1) District. The purpose of the Research Office District is to provide for the integration of large format research and office uses in multistory buildings. Uses within the ID-1 District may include a mix of office, research, laboratory, clean manufacturing, assembly, and other uses incidental to office, technology and research uses. Higher-intensity sites in this district include those with higher freeway and major arterial visibility. Architecture should include taller buildings and be provided at a higher level of quality, and parking structures should be considered where feasible to maximize development potential for the district. This district may include manufacturing of a lower intensity nature conducted in a manner and with a character that does not create significant negative effects. Clean manufacturing and assembly should be incidental to a larger office/research facility and/or should be constructed at a higher level of architectural quality expected in this highly visible district. (2)Research Flex (ID-2) District. The purpose of the Research Flex District is to provide for the integration of small to medium-size research and office uses in flexible building construction with smaller footprints and lower building heights than the ID-1 District. This District focuses on, but is not limited to, the provision of flexible space that can accommodate a broad range of changing business and research needs as businesses grow and change. Construction in this district is focused on smaller sites for single users or larger tract development with multiple buildings housing a variety of companies. Greater attention to architectural detail and quality should be expected similar to the ID-1 District. (3)Research Assembly (ID-3) District. The ID-3 District is intended to provide for a greater emphasis on large format buildings and sites. Located at the western extents of the district, development focus in this area is intended for clean manufacturing and assembly at a higher intensity or scale. Uses are not expected to create significant impacts, and architecture is expected to accommodate uses with greater focus on manufacturing and assembly. Development within the ID-3 District may include uses and design quality appropriate to the ID-1 or ID-2 Districts but require less stringent architectural requirements. (4)Research Mixed Use (ID-4) District. The ID-4 District provides opportunities for a limited mix of uses in close proximity to employment, recreational amenities and existing neighborhoods. This district is intended for smaller scale research uses, housing and office options either horizontally or 2026 S-57 176G § 153.038 Dublin - Land Usage vertically integrated as a coordinated mix of uses. Residential options should provide housing choices for employees within the Innovation Districts within easy walking or biking distance. Integration of offices and small support uses can provide a transition to adjacent land uses. (5)Research Recreation (ID-5) District. The ID-5 District is intended to support the continued use and development of sports, recreation and amusement uses located within the Innovation Districts as an integral public amenity for residents and businesses within the area. (Ord. 13-08, passed 4-7-08; Am. Ord. 32-11, passed 6-27-11; Am. Ord. 07-25, passed 4-7-25) § 153.038 DISTRICT USES. (A)Rezoning to the Innovation Districts, as described below, shall be accomplished in accordance with the procedures of § 153.234. The four districts shall be designated on the Official Zoning Map for the City of Dublin as: (1)Research Office (ID-1) with a Research Support Buffer; (2)Research Flex (ID-2); (3)Research Assembly (ID-3); (4)Research Mixed Use (ID-4); and (5)Research Recreation (ID-5). (B)Uses in the Innovation Districts are shown on the following table. Descriptions and characteristics of use categories can be found in § 153.002(A), uses definitions. Additional development requirements for particular uses are contained in division (C) of this section as referenced below within the "Use Specific Standards" column. 2026 S-57 176H Zoning Regulations § 153.038 (1)Permitted uses. Uses denoted as "P" in Table 153.038(B)(4), Table of Uses, indicate that the use is allowed by right, subject to compliance with the use specific requirements referenced in the Table of Uses and all other applicable provisions of the Zoning Code. (2)Conditional uses. Uses denoted as "C" in Table 153.038(B)(4), Table of Uses, indicate that the land use is allowed only upon approval of a conditional use permit as required by § 153.236, compliance with use specific requirements referenced in the Table of Uses and all other applicable provisions of the Zoning Code. (3)Size or time limited uses. Uses denoted with an "S" or "T" in Table 153.038(B)(4), Table of Uses, indicate special limits regarding size or time duration of the use and are subject to compliance with the use specific requirements referenced in the Table of Uses and all other applicable provisions of the Zoning Code. (4)Table of uses. The following table identifies permitted and conditional uses within the ID-1, ID-2, ID-3 and ID-4 Districts. In all cases, blank spaces or uses not included indicate that the uses are not permitted. For the Research Recreation (ID-5) District, uses shall be those as outlined in the latest adopted version of "Planned Industrial Park Development Text: Northwest Dublin Commercial Park/Sports Ohio." P=Permitted C=Conditional S=Size Limited T=Time Limited PRINCIPAL USES Research Office Research Flex Research Assembly Research Mixed Use USE SPECIFIC STANDARDS Commercial Uses ID-1 ID-2 ID-3 ID-4 Animal Care- General Services C 153.038(C)(1) Animal Care- Veterinary Offices C 153.038(C)(1) Animal Care- Veterinary Urgent Care and Hospitals C 153.038(C)(1) Conference Center P P 153.038(C)(2) Data Center C C C Eating and Drinking C 153.038(C)(3) Entertainment and Recreation- Indoor C P 153.038(C)(4) Entertainment and Recreation- Outdoor 153.038(C)(4) Exercise and Fitness C P P 153.038(C)(4) Fueling/Service Station C 153.038(C)(5) Hotel P Office- General P P P P 2026 S-57 176I § 153.038 Dublin - Land Usage P=Permitted C=Conditional S=Size Limited T=Time Limited PRINCIPAL USES Research Office Research Flex Research Assembly Research Mixed Use USE SPECIFIC STANDARDS Commercial Uses (Cont.)ID-1 ID-2 ID-3 ID-4 Office- Call Centers P P P Office- Flex P P P P 153.038(C)(6) Office- Medical P P P P Parking Structures P 153.038(C)(7) Personal, Repair and Rental Services C 153.038(C)(8) Retail C 153.038(C)(8) Transportation- Park-and-Ride P P P 153.038(C)(9) Civic, Public & Institutional Uses ID-1 ID-2 ID-3 ID-4 Day Care C P P 153.038(C)(10) Educational Facility P P P 153.038(C)(11) High School P P P 153.038(C)(11) Government Services- General P P P Government Services- Safety P P Government Services- Service P P Hospital P P P Library, Museum or Gallery C 153.038(C)(12) Religious or Public Assembly P 153.038(C)(13) Parks and Open Space P P P P Transportation - Transit Station P P P Industrial Uses ID-1 ID-2 ID-3 ID-4 Construction and Contract Service P P Manufacturing and Assembly P P 153.038(C)(14) Mini-Storage 153.038(C)(15) Research and Development P P P P Utilities- District Energy Plant P P P 153.038(C)(16) Utilities- Electric Substation P 153.038(C)(18) 2026 S-57 176J Zoning Regulations § 153.038 P=Permitted C=Conditional S=Size Limited T=Time Limited PRINCIPAL USES Research Office Research Flex Research Assembly Research Mixed Use USE SPECIFIC STANDARDS Industrial Uses (Cont.)ID-1 ID-2 ID-3 ID-4 Utilities- Essential Services P P P P Utilities- Wireless Communications See Dublin Code Chapter 99 153.038(C)(19 Warehousing, Wholesaling, and Distribution C P 153.038(C)(20) Residential Uses ID-1 ID-2 ID-3 ID-4 Dwelling- Single-Family 153.038(C)(21) Dwelling- Townhome P 153.038(C)(22) Dwelling- Live-Work C P 153.038(C)(22) Dwelling- Multiple Family P 153.038(C)(22) = Research Support Buffer ONLY P=Permitted C=Conditional S=Size Limited T=Time Limited Accessory uses are permitted only in connection with a permitted or approved conditional use on the same property and must be clearly subordinate and incidental to that use. No accessory use may be operated when a permitted or conditional use does not exist on the property. Permitted principal uses are permitted as accessory uses ACCESSORY/TEMPORARY USES Research Office Research Flex Research Assembly Research Mixed Use USE SPECIFIC STANDARDS Commercial Uses ID-1 ID-2 ID-3 ID-4 Bicycle Facilities P P P P 153.038(C)(23) Child Day Care P P P P 153.038(C)(10) Community Activity P,T P,T P,T P,T 153.038(C)(24) Construction Trailer/Office P,T P,T P,T P,T 153.038(C)(25) Corporate Residences P P P Drive-In/Drive-Thru C 153.038(C)(26) Dwelling Rental or Sales Office P 153.038(C)(27 ) Eating and Drinking P P P P 153.038(C)(3) Entertainment and Recreation- Indoor P P P 153.038(C)(4) Exercise and Fitness P P P P 153.038(C)(4) 2026 S-57 176K § 153.038 Dublin - Land Usage P=Permitted C=Conditional S=Size Limited T=Time Limited Accessory uses are permitted only in connection with a permitted or approved conditional use on the same property and must be clearly subordinate and incidental to that use. No accessory use may be operated when a permitted or conditional use does not exist on the property. Permitted principal uses are permitted as accessory uses ACCESSORY/TEMPORARY USES Research Office Research Flex Research Assembly Research Mixed Use USE SPECIFIC STANDARDS Commercial Uses (Cont.)ID-1 ID-2 ID-3 ID-4 Helipad/Heliport P C 153.038(C)(28) Home Occupation P 153.038(C)(29) Outdoor Display/Seasonal Sales C,T 153.038(C)(30) Parking Structures P P 153.038(C)(7) Personal, Repair and Rental Services P,S P,S P,S 153.038(C)(8) Retail P,S P,S P,S 153.038(C)(8) Transportation - Park and Ride P P 153.038(C)(9) Transportation - Transit Stop P P P P Utilities - Essential Services P P P P Utilities - Renewable Energy P P P P 153.038(C)(31) Utilities - Renewable Wind Equipment C C C C 153.038(C)(31) Utilities - Wireless Communications See Dublin Code Chapter 99 Vehicle Charging Stations P P P P Warehousing, Wholesaling and Distribution P,S P,S P,S Research Support Buffer ONLY (C)Use specific standards. The following requirements shall apply in addition to all other applicable development regulations for specific types of uses in the ID-1, ID-2, ID-3 and ID-4 Districts. For the Research Recreation (ID-5) District, use regulations shall be those as outlined in the latest adopted version of "Planned Industrial Park Development Text: Northwest Dublin Commercial Park/Sports Ohio." (1)Animal care-general services; animal care-veterinary offices; animal care-veterinary urgent care and hospitals. Principal uses are limited to the research support buffer within the ID-1 District as a stand-alone use or as part of a larger retail center. Conditional use approval must be obtained as required by § 153.236. All activities shall be conducted indoors. No outdoor animal exercise or activity areas shall be permitted. Boarding of animals shall only be permitted for the ongoing care of animals in treatment and must be provided within the principal structure. 2026 S-57 176L Zoning Regulations § 153.038 (15)Mini-storage. Only uses existing as of the effective date of this amendment are permitted. Once removed, no further mini-storage facilities shall be permitted. (16)Utilities- district energy plant. The incidental sales of electrical energy to public utilities are permitted. (17)(Reserved) (18)Utilities- electric substation. Electric substations shall be located at least 700 feet from all residential districts or residential subarea of a planned development district. (19)Utilities- wireless communications. For regulations governing wireless communication uses, Chapter 99 of the Dublin Codified Ordinances shall apply. (20)Warehousing, wholesaling & distribution. Any auxiliary showroom areas associated with the primary use shall not exceed 10% of the gross floor area of the principal structure. (21)Dwelling- single-family. Only residential uses existing as of the effective date of this amendment are permitted. Once removed, no further single-family dwelling shall be permitted. (22)Dwelling, live-work; dwelling, townhome and dwelling, multi-family. Live-work units may include up to two non-resident employees, and the non-residential use must be owned or operated by a resident of the live-work dwelling unit. In all cases, gross density for live-work, townhome or multi-family development shall not exceed ten units per acre. (23)Bicycle facilities. Facilities shall be provided in accordance with § 153.040(H). (24)Community activity. Community activities shall be conducted in accordance with this code. (25)Construction trailer/office. All construction trailers and offices must obtain required permits and comply with setbacks applicable to the principal structures for sites upon which the construction will occur. Trailers/offices may be located on site no more than 30 days prior to the commencement of construction activity and must be removed no later than 60 days following occupancy. (26)Drive-In/drive-thru. Facilities are not permitted within the ID-2, ID-3 or ID-4 Districts, principal uses are limited to the research support buffer within the ID-1 District as a stand-alone use or as part of a larger retail center. Conditional use approval must be obtained as required by § 153.236, and must comply with the following requirements: 2026 S-57 176O § 153.038 Dublin - Land Usage (a)Reductions may be requested by the applicant and approved pursuant to § 153.041(E)(6) if a lower need can be adequately demonstrated. (b)Stacking may not impede on-site or off-site traffic movement or circulation. (c)All menu boards, speakers or service windows must be located on the side or rear of the principal structure. (27)Dwelling rental or sales office. Rental or sales offices within the ID-4 District must comply with setbacks applicable to principal structures on the property and must be conducted in compliance with all applicable Code requirements for model homes and sales. (28)Helipad/heliport. Proposed facilities must comply with the provisions of § 153.094. (29)Home occupation. Within the ID-4 District, all home occupations shall comply with applicable provisions of § 153.073 and the following: (a)Uses must be conducted completely within the residence or an accessory building and shall not exceed 25% of the gross floor area of the dwelling. (b)No retail sales from the premises are permitted and the exterior of structures shall not be modified to accommodate the use. (c)No display or signs for the home occupation shall be visible from the street. (d)No employees are permitted other than those persons residing within the dwelling. (e)No equipment shall be used that creates noise, vibration, sound, smoke, dust, odors, heat, glare, x-ray or electrical disturbance that is discernable to adjacent dwellings or at the property line. (f)Uses requiring licenses from the state or city shall maintain licenses at all times and shall operate in compliance at all times. (g)Home occupations shall not include or involve motor vehicle or equipment repair, sate of weapons or hazardous materials or other activities that would constitute a nuisance within a residential area. (30)Outdoor display/seasonal sales. Outdoor displays and/or seasonal sales must be associated with the primary use of the property and comply with the provisions of § 153.099. (31)Utilities- renewable energy equipment; utilities- renewable wind equipment. Incorporation of renewable energy for individual uses or groups of uses within the district is highly encouraged subject to the following: 2026 S-57 176P Zoning Regulations § 153.038 (a)Ground-mounted equipment for the collection of geothermal energy is permitted only to the side or rear of the principal structure, and equipment must be adequately screened. (b)Ground-mounted equipment for the collection of wind energy must be located to the rear of the principal structure. Both building-mounted and ground-mounted equipment are subject to conditional use approval as required by § 153.236. (c)For regulations pertaining to renewable energy equipment - solar, refer to § 153.074, Accessory Uses and Structures. (D)Similar uses or uses not addressed. (1)In those situations where a use is not specifically addressed but could reasonably be interpreted as similar in character to a use listed in the District, the Director may determine that the use is similar to the uses in the District, either as a permitted or a conditional use. (2)The Director shall base the decision on a finding that the proposed use satisfies all of the following: (a)Is consistent with the intent of this section and with the development intent for each District, as described in § 153.037(G) and this Code. (b)Will not impair the present or potential use of other properties within the same District in the vicinity. (c)The operation, scale and characteristics of the proposed use are no greater than those listed in the District, in terms of aesthetics, traffic generated, noise, potential nuisances, and other impacts related to community health, safety and welfare. (d)Will not adversely affect the Economic Advancement Zone elements of the Community Plan. (3)Once a finding of similar use is made, it shall comply with all applicable Code provisions, review and approval requirements and district regulations that apply to that use. (4)The Director's determination shall be in writing and sent to the applicant. The applicant may either appeal the decision to the Board of Zoning Appeals in accordance with the provisions of this Code, or submit an application for an amendment to the Code. (Ord. 13-08, passed 4-7-08; Am. Ord. 32-11, passed 6-27-11; Am. Ord. 19-12, passed 4-23-12; Am. Ord. 70-22, passed 6-12-23; Am. Ord. 07-25, passed 4-7-25) 2026 S-57 176Q § 153.039 Dublin - Land Usage § 153.039 INNOVATION DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS. (A)Lot requirements. In addition to the provisions of §§ 153.070 through 153.076, the following requirements for arrangement and development of land and buildings shall be met in the ID-1, ID-2, ID-3 and ID-4 Districts. For the Research Recreation (ID-5) District, lot requirements shall be those as identified in the latest adopted version of "Planned Industrial Park Development Text: Northwest Dublin Commercial Park/Sports Ohio." (1)Intensity of use. Lot size shall be sufficient to provide the yard spaces required by this section and the following provisions: (a)Minimum lot size. The size of lots within the Innovation Districts shall meet the following: Zoning District Minimum Lot Size ID-1 3 acres ID-2 2 acres ID-3 3 acres ID-4 No minimum (b)Maximum lot coverage. Lot coverage for structures and impervious surfaces shall not exceed the following. ZONING DISTRICT MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE ID-1 70% ID-2 75% ID-3 70% ID-4 75% (c)Building height. The height of principal and accessory structures shall be limited based upon setback requirements of this District and as limited by the Height Regulating Plan in the Community Plan's Economic Advancement Zone Plan. All structures greater than 68 feet in height shall require conditional use approval in accordance with § 153.236. (2)Setback requirements. Placement of structures and improvements shall provide sufficient separation to the adjacent site or use according to the following provisions. Setbacks shall be provided as necessary to accommodate any additional site requirements such as landscaping, mounding and buffering. 2011 S-30 176R Zoning Regulations § 153.039 (a)Lot width. Lots shall be a minimum of 60 feet in width at the public right-of-way. (b)Front yards. The required front yard setback for principal and accessory structures shall be determined based on the roadway type as identified by the Multimodal Thoroughfare Plan, unless as outlined below in division (A)(2)(f) of this section. STREET TYPE REQUIRED FRONT SETBACK Arterials 50 feet Collectors 35 feet Local 30 feet (c)Side and rear yards. The following setbacks for components of principal and accessory structures shall be determined based upon the height of each individual component, unless as outlined below in division (A)(2)(f) of this section. Building Height Side/Rear Building Setbacks ID-1 ID-2 ID-3 ID-4 #17 feet 30 feet 15 feet 30 feet 15 feet >17 – 34 feet 35 feet 20 feet 35 feet 20 feet >34 – 51 feet 50 feet 35 feet 50 feet 35 feet >51 feet 75 feet 50 feet 75 feet 50 feet Required side and rear setbacks for principal and accessory structures for non-residential uses shall in no case be less than 75 feet from a limited access right-of-way and 30 feet from any residential zoning district or a residential subarea of a planned development district as listed in § 153.016, unless developed as part of the ID-4 District. (d)Side pavement setbacks. Required side yard setbacks for pavement, which includes open storage, service and loading areas, shall be at least 15 feet, except for common access drives or shared service courts. Required side pavement setbacks shall be at least 30 feet from any residential zoning district or a residential subarea of a planned development district as listed in § 153.016. (e)Rear pavement setbacks. Required rear yard setbacks for pavement, which includes open storage, service and loading areas, shall be at least 25 feet, except for common access drives or shared service courts. Required rear pavement setbacks shall be at least 75 feet from limited access right-of-way and 50 feet from any residential zoning district or a residential subarea of a planned development district as listed in § 153.016. 2026 S-57 176S § 153.039 Dublin - Land Usage (f)Setbacks from residential. For properties located within the ID-2 and ID-3 Districts, a 150-foot building and pavement setback is required from the property line(s) immediately adjacent to a residential zoning district. When setbacks conflict with the recommendations of the West Innovation District Special Area Plan, the greater setback shall apply. (B)Additional outdoor requirements. The following requirements for outdoor storage, operations and service areas shall be met in the ID-1, ID-2, ID-3 and ID-4 Districts. For the Research Recreation (ID-5) District, requirements shall be those as identified in the latest adopted version of "Planned Industrial Park Development Text: Northwest Dublin Commercial Park/Sports Ohio." (1)Outdoor operations. Uses shall operate entirely within an enclosed structure, unless it is determined by the Director that proposed outdoor operations are harmonious to the surrounding area and are adequately screened. (2)Outdoor storage. Exterior storage shall be screened in accordance with § 153.133(C)(1). Storage must be located to the side or rear of all buildings and shall not be visible from adjacent properties or from the public right-of-way. Areas devoted to the storage of materials, supplies, equipment or products outside of a permitted structure shall not exceed the following: (a)An area equal to 25% of the GFA of the primary building when the GFA is less than 225,000 square feet; (b)An area equal to 5% of the GFA of the primary building when the GFA is more than 225,000 square feet; or (c)An area equal to 50% of the GFA of the primary building within the ID-3 District. (3)Off-site impacts. Uses must be conducted in a manner harmonious with the surrounding area and comply with minimum requirements as set forth by the provisions of § 153.076 and § 132.03 of the Dublin Codified Ordinances. (4)Service areas. Overhead doors shall be located to the side or rear of structures to minimize visibility from public streets. Open service areas and loading docks shall be screened by walls a minimum of six feet in height, but not greater than 12 feet. Walls, fences or landscape screening shall have 100% opacity to effectively conceal service and loading operations from an adjoining public right-of-way and from any residential zoning district or a residential subarea of a planned development district as listed in § 153.016. Compliance with the provisions of § 153.133(C) shall also be required. (5)All storage areas and structures for outdoor mechanical equipment must be screened so as not to be visible from the street and from pedestrian circulation areas, or recessed within the footprint of the building. (C)Architectural requirements. The following requirements for architectural design shall be met in the ID-1, ID-2, ID-3 and ID-4 Districts. For the Research Recreation (ID-5) District, architectural requirements shall be those as identified in the latest adopted version of "Planned Industrial Park Development Text: Northwest Dublin Commercial Park/Sports Ohio." 2026 S-57 176T Zoning Regulations § 153.039 (1)Design purpose. The Innovation Districts utilize architecture as a key component for establishing a specific character for the area. Structures within the Innovation Districts are expected to have a forward-looking, contemporary architectural expression that is typically associated with technology and research uses. Buildings within the Innovation Districts shall reflect the high standard of development that is found throughout the community while seeking to accommodate the unique nature of uses within the Districts. All development in the Innovation Districts shall be required to meet the objective architectural requirements of this section unless a modification is approved, as provided herein. These requirements are intended to encourage creative architectural design while setting a level of expectation for development. (2)Architectural intent. All structures within the Innovation Districts are expected to be thoughtfully designed with materials, detailing, scale, and proportion that is intentional and carefully thought through and with specific attention toward aesthetics and overall style and character. Buildings may utilize any combination of exterior materials from the list of permitted materials, however, in all cases, these materials shall be applied in a manner that provides well-detailed and aesthetically pleasing facade surfaces. Characteristics of a well-detailed facade include, but are not limited to, deliberate joint patterns, finished edge detailing, and durable, rust and fade resistant finishes. Concealed fasteners are highly encouraged. (a)ID-1. The Research Office District is intended to focus on larger buildings with multiple stories. As a district with high visibility focused on office-type construction, greater attention to architectural style and variety will be expected than other portions of the Economic Advancement Zone. Elements of the ID-1 District that are within the research support buffer may have a greater focus on retail and mixed use construction, but should utilize the same attention to quality and detail as other technology-related structures. (b)ID-2. The Research Flex District is expected to have a greater focus on smaller footprint buildings that effectively blend office and industrial design together in a manner that pays attention to quality and detail. The high quality level of the Research Office District is desired; however, review of projects in the ID-2 District will recognize that the increased emphasis on industrial-type components will warrant greater architectural flexibility to meet the needs of the market segment. (c)ID-3. As the most remote district of the WID, the Research Assembly District is planned for more intensive industrial activity. With larger footprint manufacturing expected as a focus, a high level of quality is expected. The level of architectural detail and variation expected in this district will be lessened to meet the needs of clean manufacturing operations and smaller flex construction with different price points. (d)ID-4. Located adjacent to park amenities and existing residential uses, architecture should provide for high quality combination of office, residential and mixed architecture that effectively conveys the contemporary nature of the WID and provides for a more pedestrian-focused environment. (3)Applicability. Architectural requirements as specified by this section shall apply to new construction. Design of additions to structures existing as of the date of this amendment may coordinate with architecture of the existing structure, but to the extent possible shall meet the requirements of this section. 2026 S-57 176U § 153.039 Dublin - Land Usage (4)Critical design components. Architecture within the Innovation Districts should incorporate design technique and the application of building methodology that will result in architecture that is unique and diverse, while fitting into a general category of style. In particular, development will be evaluated according to the following criteria: (a)The visual and functional components of the building shall be complementary to the contemporary design style selected for the Innovation Districts and any adjacent users. (b)The design expression is to be a modern application that is appropriate to high end technology or research uses. The design is consistent with the look and feel of a high-end technology or research uses where applicable. Consideration shall be given to the unique nature of the use or the interior arrangement of uses and activities within the structure. (c)All buildings are to use durable, long-lasting materials constructed with solid craftsmanship that will provide longevity. (5)Elements of contemporary style. Building design within the WID should clearly address in any appropriate combination, the following list of critical elements that embody the contemporary style. (a)Innovative use and presentation of building materials; (b)Utilize opaque, translucent and transparent materials to create facade compositions; (c)Make use of textures, protrusions, recesses, overhangs and other features that make use of shadow; (d)Design beyond the basic box by integrating added shapes, recesses, curvilinear forms, angles, non-conventional shapes, cantilevers, independent planes and by using special architectural features; (e)Avoid materials that are strongly associated with traditional residential architecture such as ashlar stone patterns, stressed or tumbled brick, brick that has been flashed to give it an older, non-uniform appearance and lap wood siding; and (f)Emphasize natural light and sustainable building techniques. (6)Applying the pattern book. Architectural requirements of the Innovation Districts and applicable review procedures highlight the most important site and building development issues. The provisions of the Districts recognize that design details not included in these requirements are best left to the inventive discretion of architects, land planners, and owners. Nevertheless, acceptance and implementation of the broader design themes of the WID are vital to the success of the city. Architectural provisions of the WID Plan should be used to provide additional clarification and guidance. The architectural pattern book portion of the plan illustrates acceptable levels of architectural expression and can be used to find cost-effective design methods by which to balance visual quality and project cost. 2026 S-57 176V Zoning Regulations § 153.039 3.Stone. Stone such as limestone, granite and marble are acceptable. Synthetic stone of a high quality that is indistinguishable from natural stone is also acceptable. 4.Pre-cast concrete. Pre-cast concrete panels developed with shadow lines, reveals, textural changes, color variations and/or exposed aggregate are acceptable. 5.Architectural metal. Smooth face, textured face and corrugated type insulated or un-insulated metal panels are acceptable. Careful attention to how the panels are adjoined, detailed at corners and attached is required. Long span, high profile fluted or ribbed metal panels, are prohibited from use in the ID-1, ID-2 and ID-4 Districts. Use of fluted or ribbed metal panels shall be limited to no more than 65% of the exterior in the ID-3 District. 6.Synthetics. Synthetic siding materials such as fiber cement siding and EIFS are acceptable if carefully integrated into the building's design and detailed with a high level of shadow lines and reveals. 7.Concrete masonry units. Architectural masonry units with special aggregates and finishes are acceptable. Split face masonry units may be acceptable if combined with other masonry products to raise the level of visual quality. 8.Tilt-up panels. Concrete tilt-up panels are acceptable if they contain a high degree of detail by the use of shadow lines, textural variations and/or applied projections and limited to large footprint buildings. 9.Other primary building materials may be approved by the Architectural Review Team (ART) if demonstrated to be of similar quality to the permitted primary materials. (b)Secondary materials. 1.Any primary material listed above may be considered as a secondary material. 2.Gypsum fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC). Fiber reinforced concrete products may be used for trim or architectural features. 3.Frost-proof ceramic tile. Porcelain or other frost-proof ceramic tiles may be used as accents or to create special features. 4.Architectural metal. Metal extrusions, panels and structural components may be used as accents or for special features such as canopies and sunshades. These materials must be finished to prevent rust or corrosion. Use of corrugated or long span, high-profile fluted or ribbed metal panels is prohibited. 5.Split-faced block. Split-faced block shall be used in limited quantities for components like foundations or site walls. 2011 S-30 176Y § 153.040 Dublin - Land Usage 6.EIFS. Exterior insulated finishing systems may be used to add three dimensional features to the walls. 7.Other secondary building materials may be approved if demonstrated to be of similar quality to the permitted secondary materials. (13)Color. Structures shall incorporate combinations of color that will provide visual interest while being harmonious with the surrounding area. (a)Base colors. Main building colors shall be neutral, off-white or earth tone. Base colors shall constitute a predominance of the visible building exterior. (b)Accent colors. Building trim and/or detailing may utilize brighter accent colors to create visual interest, enhance wayfinding and/or to identify main public entrances. Application of accent colors may be used up to an amount not to exceed 10% of the total area of all building elevations. (14)Accessory structures. Attached or detached accessory structures shall be constructed similar in design, style, quality and appearance with identical materials as the principal structure. (Ord. 13-08, passed 4-7-08; Am. Ord. 32-11, passed 6-27-11; Am. Ord. 07-25, passed 4-7-25) § 153.040 SITE DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS. The following requirements for site development shall be met for the ID-1, ID-2, ID-3 and ID-4 Districts. For the Research Recreation (ID-5) District, site development requirements shall be those as identified in the latest adopted version of "Planned Industrial Park Development Text: Northwest Dublin Commercial Park/Sports Ohio." (A)Fences. Fences within the Innovation Districts will comply with §§ 153.078 to 153.083. (B)Landscape requirements. Unless otherwise specified in this section, all other applicable requirements of §§ 153.134 to 153.148 shall be met. (1)Intent. Landscaping should emphasize a naturalized appearance and blend with the design of public rights-of-way, while demarking areas of more formal design where people will gather and use space. (2)Character elements. Site landscaping shall comply with the general character and design components as prescribed by the Community Plan. (3)Property perimeter and parking lot buffering. To meet the intended landscape character for the Innovation Districts to provide a more naturalized appearance, required screening additional deciduous trees, shrubs and grasses shall be used to augment screening and visually soften the appearance of required evergreen screening. 2026 S-57 176Z Zoning Regulations § 153.040 (4)Use of mounding. The general design of sites shall avoid the use of uniform mounding to meet screening and buffering requirements. Integration of mounding as one form of screening should focus on landforms of varying width and height that will achieve a more natural and less "engineered" appearance. (5)Interior landscape requirements. All landscape islands must include a minimum width of ten feet from back to back of curb. All islands must be a minimum of 180 square feet in area. Parking lot islands shall be designed in a manner so as to be distributed as evenly as possible throughout paved parking areas without being required in the interior of service courts and loading dock areas. (6)Street trees. One, two-inch caliper street tree shall be provided for each 35-foot interval of public or private street frontage and along entry driveways exceeding 200 feet in length. Trees shall be planted in informal clusters along public arterials and collectors. Entry drives and local streets may include more uniform spacing. (7)Open space plantings. One deciduous tree must be planted for each 1,000 square feet of open space (areas not part of lot coverage). Trees must have a minimum caliper of two inches at the time of planting. Groupings or clusters of trees are preferred, planted at intervals necessary to ensure their survival. (8)Parking lot plantings. To help reduce excessive heat build-up and emissions from large areas of hard surfacing, landscape areas must be provided within parking lots designed for a capacity of 40 cars or more. Landscape islands with a surface area equal to 5% of the area of the paved surface (including all parking spaces, interior drives, loading docks, drop-off/pick-up lanes, and access drives beyond the right-of-way) shall be provided in all parking lots. The required landscape areas shall meet the following requirements: (a)All required landscaped areas shall consist of curbed islands or peninsulas that are surrounded on at least two sides by pavement. Landscaping on the perimeter of the parking lot shall not be counted toward meeting this requirement. (b)A minimum of one broad leaf/deciduous tree shall be provided for every 300 square feet of landscaped area required. (c)The landscape areas may be located in "dead corners" or in landscape islands so as to break up expanses of parking spaces and to contribute to orderly circulation of pedestrian or vehicular traffic in the parking area. (9)Screening and buffering from residential areas. When adjacent to a residential zoning district, properties located in zoning districts ID-2 and ID-3 shall provide mounding within the required setback area and shall vary in height between 4 and 14 feet, with a typical height of 12 feet. Landscaping shall be planted in a natural pattern with mixed deciduous and evergreen trees and native understory shrubs along the street side of mounds for additional screening. (C)Tree preservation. All sites within the Innovation Districts are expected to retain and protect natural features to the greatest extent possible as part of the development process. Sites shall also comply with the procedures for §§ 153.140 to 153.149. 2026 S-57 176AA § 153.040 Dublin - Land Usage (D)Open space and greenways. (1)Development within the Innovation Districts shall include the dedication of land or provision of public access easements for the purposes of establishing key greenway connections. (2)For residential development within the Innovation Districts, dedication of public open space shall be provided in accordance with Code requirements. (3)All uses within the WID are highly encouraged to provide outdoor plazas, squares or greens and public art accessible to the general public from the public right-of-way. (4)Open space areas shall be large enough and of proper dimensions so as to constitute a useable area, with adequate access, through easements or other similar arrangements. (5)The inclusion of the following amenities are permitted and encouraged within an open space where appropriate to the principal use: public art, sidewalk cafes, food kiosks, ornamental fountains, drinking fountains, waterfalls, sculpture, arbors or trellises, planted beds, clock pedestals, transit shelters, awnings (not including canvas materials), canopies and similar structures. (6)Any permanent open space developed in conjunction with a building or site must be equipped for congregation and recreational opportunities by users of the building and surrounding areas. (7)Common/open space must be accessible to and visible from the street. In no instance shall the open space be more than three feet above or below the adjoining right-of-way. (E)Utilities. All utility lines including water supply, sanitary sewer service, electricity, telephone and gas, and their connections or feeder lines shall be placed underground. Unless otherwise dictated by the needs of the building, all utility connections shall be kept to the rear or the side of the building, out of view or screened. (F)Parking requirements. (1)Parking shall comply with §§ 153.200 to 153.212, unless specifically provided for herein. In the case of conflicts, regulations for the Innovation Districts will prevail. (2)Parking for employees and service shall be located along the side or rear of the structure. Visitor parking may be located forward of the building for wayfinding and access, but should be designed and located to limit its visual appearance from the public right-of-way. (3)All employee and service parking areas shall be accessed from a rear alley or side street where available. (4)Sidewalks shall be provided on-site to link parking and the public sidewalk to the entrance of the building. 2026 S-57 176BB Zoning Regulations § 153.040 USES Wall Signs Monument Signs Window Signs Projecting Signs (wall or post-mounted) Maximum Area (sq. ft.) Maximum Height (ft.) Maximum Area (sq. ft.) Maximum Height (ft.) Minimum Setback (ft.) Maximum Area (sq. ft.) Maximum Area (sq. ft.) Maximum Height (ft.) Minimum Setback (ft.) General Commerce First-floor integrated 30 15 30 8 8 6 6 6 6 Outparcel 50 15 50 8 8 6 Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted Retail center 80 15 50 8 8 6 Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted Manufacturing & Industry 50 15 50 8 8 6 Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted Fueling/ Service Stations See 153.159 See 153.159 See 153.159 See 153.159 Joint Identification Not permitted Not permitted 50 8 8 6 Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted (2)Table of numbers. The following summarizes the number of signs permitted within the Innovation Districts. The intent of the Districts is that each site is permitted one monument, wall or projecting sign as its primary identification. For designated uses an additional window sign can be used to identify main entrances. An additional sign may be permitted in instances where support services available to the public are integrated within the first floor of a primary structure such as a large office complex. In no case shall more than one sign identifying a particular business be oriented toward the same property line. SIGN TYPE NUMBER Wall Signs •1 sign per building or use. •For multiple street frontages, 1 sign per frontage, not to exceed a total of 2 (provided a minimum 100 feet of frontage on each street). •For multi-user buildings where tenants have individual entrances, 1 wall sign per tenant space is permitted to a size as defined by the Sign Code. •In larger office/research complexes with multiple building wings connected by a shared atrium, 1 wall sign may be permitted for each wing to denote the primary tenant. Monument Signs •1 sign per lot or multiple lots if devoted to one specific use or user. •For multiple street frontages, 1 sign per frontage, not to exceed a total of 2 (provided a minimum 100 feet of frontage on each street). Window Signs •1 sign per business or use when the use has an individual entrance (in addition to any monument, wall or projecting sign). Projecting Signs •Generally limited to 1 per building or use. 2021 S-50 176KK § 153.040 Dublin - Land Usage (3)Multi-tenant signs. No more than two tenant panels may be provided on one monument sign. Tenant panels must include a frame to visually separate the individual panels. (4)Wall signs. Based upon the specific architecture of buildings, wall signs may be administratively approved by the ART at a greater building height, not to exceed the primary roof line. (5)Secondary image. Secondary images for signs within the Innovation Districts may be designed up to 30% of the maximum permitted area of the sign face. (6)Colors. Within the Innovation Districts, signs shall be limited to the use of three colors. Colors for trademarked logos shall be permitted; logos shall be considered as one of the three permitted colors. (7)Sign types. To better accommodate contemporary architecture, sites permitted multiple signs may utilize a combination of sign types. (8)Interstate signs. Corporate offices with frontage along U.S. 33 are permitted an Interstate District sign as regulated by § 153.159. (M)Site lighting. The lighting requirements of § 153.149 shall be met. (N)Circulation and access. (1)Rights-of-way dedication. Private development shall include the dedication of rights-of-way for the future expansion and widening of public roads to serve properties in accordance with the city's Multimodal Thoroughfare Plan. (2)Site access. All access from public rights-of-way shall be provided at locations approved by the city for the purposes of access management and safety. Cross access easements shall be provided for all shared driveways, and all sites shall comply with the city's Administrative Policy for Intersection Visibility Triangles at proposed access points. (3)Construction durability. All private drives, parking areas, pedestrian paths, and sidewalks shall meet at least the minimum requirements established by the city. (4)Paths and connections. (a)Public access easements shall be provided in all cases where multi-use paths are provided through a site and not along a public street. (b)Installation of sidewalks and multi-use paths on site shall be made in compliance with the Community Plan. 2026 S-57 176LL Zoning Regulations § 153.041 (c)Pedestrian access shall be provided from all building entrances to public sidewalks along the street right-of-way. Continual maintenance of all access on a site shall be the responsibility of the property owner. (d)A minimum four-foot sidewalk shall be required along the edge of all parking lots on sides adjacent to buildings to adequately facilitate pedestrian access into the building. (Ord. 13-08, passed 4-7-08; Am. Ord. 32-11, passed 6-27-11; Am. Ord. 07-25, passed 4-7-25) § 153.041 SUSTAINABILITY AND DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES. The following sustainability and development incentives shall apply to the ID-1, ID-2, ID-3 and ID-4 Districts. (A)Development incentives. Development incentives are offered to induce applicants to provide various amenities or other activities that add vitality, environmental sensitivity and other activities consistent with the Community Plan. For each criteria that are met, either the maximum building height may be increased by one story (not to exceed two) or the maximum lot coverage increased by 5%: (1)The building is designed to qualify for a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating of gold or higher, or other equivalent accepted rating system. (2)The site and/or building uses innovative stormwater provisions, such as rain gardens, green roofs, etc., to accommodate more than 50% of calculated stormwater flow required to be controlled. (3)Use of a parking structure for at least 75% of required parking. (Ord. 13-08, passed 4-7-08; Am. Ord. 32-11, passed 6-27-11; Am. Ord. 07-25, passed 4-7-25) § 153.042 DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL PROCESS (WID). (A)Process purpose and intent. The purpose of this section is to provide adequate review of applications for rezoning and/or development within the Innovation Districts. These procedures are intended to create an efficient and predictable review process for projects within the West Innovation District. The timing for reviews and approvals ensure that the WID is competitive with research and technology parks in other jurisdictions. Properties within the ID-5 District shall comply with procedures as provided for in § 153.051. (1)Compatibility. It is the intent to ensure that development projects are completed in a manner generally harmonious with surrounding properties and without the endangerment of the health, safety, and general welfare of existing, prospective, or future owners, users, surrounding and adjoining properties, and the public. 2026 S-57 176MM § 153.042 Dublin - Land Usage (2)Coordination. These regulations and procedures are intended to ensure that development has adequate and efficient provision of facilities and/or infrastructure, land, rights-of-way, and easements, so as not to burden the fiscal resources of the city. These provisions include the construction of buildings and utilities, streets and sidewalks, landscaping, recreational open spaces, and other provisions meeting the standards of the city and the Community Plan, as required for the public good. (B)Process summary. The following table provides an overview of the review procedures and requirements used in this section that apply to the Innovation Districts. REVIEW PROCEDURE ZONING CODE SECTION REVIEWING BODY APPLICATION Zoning Districts Rezoning 153.234 City Council Rezoning applications for all Innovation Districts. Development Plan Applications Pre-Application Review (optional) 153.042(D)Administrative Review Team Non-binding review of applications prior to formal submission. Development Plan Application 153.042(E)As Applicable (see below) Application submitted prior to commencing or modifying development on all or any portion of property in the Innovation Districts Administrative Review 153.042(E)(5)Administrative Review Team Applications that comply with all requirements of the Innovation Districts Administrative Departures 153.042(E)(6)Administrative departures (See 153.042(E)(6)) Site Plan 153.042(E)(7)Planning and Zoning Commission Development in any Innovation District that fails to meet one or more of the District requirements; denials of administrative departures; review of conditions of ART approval when requested by applicant. 2011 S-30 176NN Zoning Regulations § 153.042 REVIEW PROCEDURE ZONING CODE SECTION REVIEWING BODY APPLICATION Development Plan Appeals City Council Appeal 153.042(E)(9)(e)City Council Site plan denials by the Planning and Zoning Commission Conditional Use Reviews Conditional Use 153.236 Planning and Zoning Commission Conditional uses as required in the Innovation Districts (C)Pre-application meeting and procedures. (1)Pre-application review. A request for a pre-application meeting shall be made in writing to the city on a form provided by the city for that purpose. The request shall also include, at a minimum, the following information: (a)Ten copies of a site plan generally demonstrating the nature of the proposed development. (b)A list of each possible administrative departure, as provided for in § 153.042(E)(6). Proposed administrative departures shall also be clearly noted on the required site plan. (c)A fee as established by City Council. (2)Scheduling. Upon written receipt of a request for a pre-application meeting, the city shall schedule the meeting no later than 14 days from the date when the request was submitted, unless a later date is otherwise mutually agreed to by the applicant and the Director. The city shall notify the applicants in writing or by email at least seven days prior to the meeting. The intent of the Innovation District review process will be to schedule the pre-application meeting as soon as practicable. (3)Review timeframe. Prior to the meeting, the city shall distribute the submitted materials to other applicable city departments for input and recommendations. Applicable departments shall be notified of the pre-application meeting and shall be encouraged to send appropriate representatives. (4)Informal feedback. During the pre-application meeting, the city shall provide the developer with a non-binding and informal review of the development proposal, and information on the procedures and policies of the city, including application review procedures that may be used. 2011 S-30 176OO § 153.042 Dublin - Land Usage (D)Development plan applications and procedures. (1)Development plan applications. Prior to the development of any property within the Innovation Districts, a development plan application shall be submitted to the city on a form prescribed by the city. The development plan application shall include the elements indicated in § 153.042(E)(3). Development plan applications shall not be subject to filing deadlines as required for other development applications and may be submitted to the city on any date during its normal hours of operation. (2)Review authorities. As part of the development plan review, the following entities shall be involved in the application review as specified. (a)Administra tive Review Team. Development plan applications within the ID-1, ID-2, ID-3 and ID-4 Districts shall be reviewed by the Administrative Review Team (ART). The ART shall consist of the following members or their designated representatives, and others appointed by the City Manager as deemed necessary, either as permanent or temporary members. The city may contract with qualified architectural consultants to assist with the determination for compliance with architectural provisions of the Innovation Districts. 1.Director (Chair); 2.City Engineer; 3.Fire Chief; 4.Parks & Open Space Director; 5.Chief Building Official; and 6.Economic Development Manager. (b)Planning and Zoning Commission. Applicants may submit development plan applications for site plan approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission in accordance with the procedures of § 153.042(E)(7) under the following conditions: 1.Approvals of the ART that include conditions for which the applicant wishes reconsideration. 2.Development plan applications within the Innovation Districts that fail to meet one or more of the requirements of the applicable District and are not eligible for an administrative departure. 3.Administrative departures denied by the ART. (3)Contents of development plan applications. The development plan application shall include the maps, plans, designs, and supplementary documents itemized below. One copy of all required 2026 S-57 176PP Zoning Regulations § 153.042 materials, including a site plan, shall also be submitted in appropriate digital formats, as determined by the city. The information submitted shall include the following: (a)Site plans as required by the city, unless some materials are deemed unnecessary by the Director based on the nature and scale of the proposed development. (b)Payment of a fee as established by City Council. (c)A description of any requests for administrativ e departures as permitted in § 153.042(E)(6) listed in writing and clearly noted on the required site plan, including a description of the nature of the administrative departure, the specific provisions from which the administrative departure is being sought, how the application meets the requirements for approval under § 153.042(E)(6)(e)3., and other necessary illustrative materials describing the request. (d)Site plans as required by the city, unless some materials are deemed unnecessary by the Director based on the nature and scale of the proposed development. (4)Public notices. Written notice regarding applications received for administrative review or site plan approval shall be sent to the applicant, owner, and parcels of land within 300 feet of the property under consideration, as listed on the County Auditor's current tax list within ten days from the receipt of a complete application. The notice shall, at a minimum, indicate the property that is the subject of the request, describe the nature of the request, and indicate when and where written comments will be received concerning the request and, when applicable, the time, date and location of the applicable reviewing body’s meeting at which the application will be considered. (5)Administrative reviews. (a)Upon receipt, the development plan application shall be distributed to the Administrative Review Team (ART) for review. (b)The ART shall be responsible for reviewing all development plan applications and providing written input regarding the proposed development's compliance with the applicable requirements of the District. (c)The ART shall meet as necessary to consider the development plan application. Applicants shall be given not less than five days notice of the ART review meeting, and may be required by the Director to attend any meetings of the ART. (d)During the course of a development plan application review, the city shall schedule at least one meeting with the applicant to review the application. The applicant shall be given the opportunity to revise the application in response to the ART's comments. (e)Within 28 days from the filing of the development plan application, unless otherwise agreed by the applicant and the city in writing, the ART shall be required to take one of the following actions: 2026 S-57 176QQ § 153.042 Dublin - Land Usage 1.Approve the development plan application when all of the requirements of the Innovation Districts and the intent of the WID Plan are met, including administrative departures as may be granted in accordance with § 153.042(E)(6)(f). 2.Issue a decision to permit the applicant to subject the development plan application to site plan approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission upon a determination by the ART that: A.The application does not meet all of the requirements of the District and the standards of § 153.042(E)(8) or the intent of the WID Plan; B.The application does not meet the requirements for the granting of administrative departures; or C.The proposal has the potential for significant community impact that requires additional public review. (f)Following the approval of an administrative review the applicant may apply for a certificate of zoning plan approval and building permit, consistent with approved development plan. (g)A report shall be provided periodically to the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission of Administrative Approvals by the ART. (6)Administrative departures. (a)Purpose. In certain instances strict enforcement of zoning and development requirements of the District may be either unreasonable or impractical. Therefore, a procedure for administrative departures from these regulations is provided to allow the flexibility necessary to adapt to changed or unusual conditions, both known and unforeseen, under circumstances that do not involve a change of the permitted use of the land or structure. (b)Procedures. The ART shall be permitted to hear and grant requests for administrative departures that may modify the requirements in the Innovation Districts within the standards provided in division (6)(e), below. (c)Application. A request for administrative departures may be submitted with a development plan application or at any time after the approval of a development plan application. If requested as part of a development plan application, the request shall be processed and reviewed concurrently with the development plan application. (d)Review of these requests shall be subject to the same timing requirements that apply to development plan applications. (e)Review by the Administrative Review Team (ART): 2026 S-57 176RR Zoning Regulations § 153.042 (c)Vehicular and pedestrian circulation. 1.The expected volume of traffic to be generated by the proposed use shall not adversely affect existing roads and the circulation thereon. 2.Driveways shall be located to minimize conflict with traffic operations on the adjoining road. The number of driveways shall be the minimum needed to provide reasonable access to the site. 3.The arrangement of public or common ways for vehicular and pedestrian circulation shall respect the pattern of existing or planned streets and pedestrian or bicycle pathways in the area. 4.Safe, convenient, uncongested and well-defined vehicular and pedestrian circulation within and to the site shall be provided. Drives, streets and other elements shall be designed to promote safe and efficient traffic operations within the site and at its access points. (d)Public services. The scale and design of the proposed development shall facilitate the adequate provision of services currently furnished by or that may be required of the city or other public agency including, but not limited to, fire and police protection, stormwater management, sanitary sewage removal and treatment, recreational activities, traffic control, and administrative services. (e)The general purposes and spirit of this chapter and the various provisions and components of the Community Plan. (E)Modifications to approved development plans. (1)The Director may authorize minor modifications to an approved development plan that are required to correct any undetected errors, that are consistent with the purpose of the approved application, or that are necessary to ensure orderly and efficient development. Minor modifications shall be limited to: (a)Adjustments in lot lines, provided no additional lots are created and required setbacks are maintained; (b)Adjustments in the location of and layout of parking lots, provided perimeter setbacks, yards and buffers are maintained; (c)Modifications of building footprints up to 10% in total floor area of the originally approved building, building height(s) or floor plans, that do not alter the character or intensity of the use; (d)Substitution of landscaping materials specified in the landscape plan with comparable materials of an equal or greater size; (e)Redesigning and/or relocating stormwater management facilities provided that general character and stormwater capacities are maintained; 2026 S-57 176UU § 153.043 Dublin - Land Usage (f)Adjusting and/or relocating landscape mounds, provided that the same level and quality of screening is maintained; (g)Minor modifications to an existing sign location, sign design, landscaping and lighting, provided the other sign requirements of the final development plan are maintained. For purposes of this section, “sign design” includes elements such as the sign cabinet, channel lettering, and similar design elements; (h)Minor changes in building material or colors that are similar to and have the same general appearance comparable to or of a higher quality as the material approved on the final development plan; (i)Changes required by outside agencies such as the county, state, or federal departments; and (j)Other minor modifications deemed by the Director that do not alter the basic design or any specific conditions imposed as part of the original approval. (2)Any modifications to be made to an approved development plan that are not deemed minor by the Director shall require the filing and approval of a development plan application in accordance with this section. (Ord. 13-08, passed 4-7-08; Am. Ord. 32-11, passed 6-27-11; Am. Ord. 19-12, passed 4-23-12; Am. Ord. 01-24, passed 3-11-24; Am. Ord. 07-25, passed 4-7-25) § 153.043 (RESERVED) This section reserved for future use. (Ord. 13-08, passed 4-7-08; Am. Ord. 32-11, passed 6-27-11; Am. Ord. 19-12, passed 4-23-12) § 153.044 TECHNOLOGY FLEX (TF) DISTRICT. (A)District purpose and intent. The Technology Flex (TF) District provides for a broad range of research, office, laboratory and clean manufacturing uses that will foster a well-rounded and diverse economy for the city. The TF District supports appropriate light-industrial options, while encouraging greater opportunity for research and office uses that will improve Dublin's competitive edge within the region. Flexible architectural spaces are desired that will accommodate the expansion and changing operations of small to medium size companies. (B)District uses. Uses in the TF District are as shown on the following table. Descriptions and characteristics of use categories can be found in § 153.002(A) - uses definitions. Additional development requirements for particular uses are contained in division (C) of this section as referenced below within the "Use Specific Standards" column. 2026 S-57 176VV Zoning Regulations § 153.048 Table 8: Process Summary Table R=Recommendation D=Decision A=Administrative Appeal RF=Review & Feedback Review/ Approval Body: Planning Director Administrative Review Team Board of Zoning Appeals Planning and Zoning Commission City Council Zoning Code Reference Zoning Code Approvals Use Variance R R D § 153.231(H)(3) Non-Use (Area) Variance R D § 153.231(H)(2) MUR District Applications Pre-Application Staff Meeting RF § 153.048(C) Informal Plan R RF § 153.048(D) Concept Plan R RF § 153.048(E) Final Develop- ment Plan R A D § 153.048(F) Minor Project R D A § 153.048(G) Waivers R D § 153.048(H) Administrative Departure D A § 153.048(I) Master Sign Plan R D § 153.048(J) Administrative Approvals D § 153.048(K) Certificate of Zoning Plan Approval D § 153.233/ § 153.048(M)(3) 2026 S-57 176MMMM § 153.048 Dublin - Land Usage (C)Pre-application staff meeting. (1)Purpose and applicability. (a)The purpose of the pre-application staff meeting submittal is to provide a potential applicant with a non-binding review of a development proposal and to provide information on the procedures and policies of the city, including application review procedures. (b)Pre-application reviews do not result in a development decision or permit and shall not obligate the city or the applicant to take any action on the proposal. (2)Review procedures. (a)A request for a pre-application review shall be made in accordance with the provision of division (M)(1) of this section. 2022 S-51 176NNNN Zoning Regulations § 153.048 (b)Requests shall be submitted to the Director, who shall be responsible for circulating any submittal material to the applicable departments for input. (c)The Director and staff shall use reasonable efforts to conduct an expeditious review of the submitted materials and provide non-binding input and recommendations. (d)The Director may schedule a meeting with the potential applicant to discuss the request or may provide a written summary of the staff review. (e)Additional staff reviews of the pre-application submittal may be requested by the applicant prior to filing a formal application. (f)Any and all written summaries of the pre-application review shall be forwarded to the required reviewing body with a formal application. (D)Informal Plan. An applicant may submit an informal application for review of a development concept with the PZC. Such submittal shall include a completed application form and supporting material sufficient to describe the development concept. The review of the informal submittal shall be non-binding upon the PZC and the applicant, however, it is intended to provide feedback by the PZC that should inform the preparation and review of a subsequent application. The Planning Director shall prepare a brief analysis and comments that will be submitted to the PZC with the application. (E)Concept Plan. (1)Purpose and applicability. (a)The purpose of the Concept Plan is to provide a general outline of the scope, character, and nature of the proposed development to determine if it is consistent with the policy direction and recommendations set forth in the Community Plan, the Dublin Corporate Area Plan, the MUR Design Guidelines, the requirements of the MUR Zoning Districts, and applicable Zoning Code requirements. (b)The Concept Plan review provides an opportunity for public input at an early stage of the development process. (c)The Concept Plan review is intended to provide clear direction to the applicant by the required reviewing body resulting from its review and feedback of the application. (d)The Concept Plan review shall serve as a basis for preparation by the applicant of the FDP for the proposed development. (2)Review procedures. (a)The Concept Plan is a mandatory step in the development review and approval process. 2026 S-57 176OOOO § 153.048 Dublin - Land Usage (b)An application for a Concept Plan shall be made in accordance with the provisions of division (M)(1) of this section. (c)The Planning and Zoning Commission shall be required reviewing body for the Concept Plan in the MUR Zoning Districts. (d)The Concept Plan shall be forwarded to the PZC for review and feedback under the criteria of division (E)(4) of this section. (e)The Director shall provide an analysis of the CP application under the considerations of division (E)(4) of this section. (f)The PZC shall review the Concept Plan application, the minutes of the PZC meeting if an informal review was requested by the applicant, the Director’s analysis, and provide feedback based on the considerations of division (E)(4) of this section. (3)Submittal requirements. It is the intent of these regulations that the Concept Plan shall indicate overall design of the proposed project. Information submitted should be comprehensive enough to enable the required reviewing body to understand the existing site and concept for the proposed development, and to evaluate consistency with the review criteria in division (E)(4) of this section. The applicant shall submit an application and supplemental materials as outlined in division (M)(1) of this section and determined by the Director. (4)Review considerations. The required reviewing body shall review and provide feedback on an application for a Concept Plan based on each of the following considerations. (a)The Concept Plan is consistent with the applicable policy guidance of the Community Plan, the Dublin Corporate Area Plan, the MUR Design Guidelines, the requirements of the MUR 2026 S-57 176PPPP Zoning Regulations § 153.048 Information should be sufficiently detailed to enable the PZC to understand the existing site and the FDP for the proposed project or a portion thereof, and to evaluate consistency with the review criteria in division (F)(4) of this section. The applicant shall submit an application and supplemental materials as outlined in division (M)(1) of this section and determined by the Director. (4)Review criteria. The PZC shall make its decision on an application for an FDP based on each of the following criteria: (a)The FDP shall be substantially similar to the Concept Plan, and consistent with the record established by the required reviewing body, the associated staff report, and the Director’s recommendation; (b)The proposed development is consistent with the Community Plan, the Dublin Corporate Area Plan, the MUR Design Guidelines, other adopted city plans, and citywide administrative and financial policies; (c)The proposed land uses conform to all applicable requirements and use specific standards of § 153.046, Uses; (d)The proposed buildings are appropriately sited and conform to the requirements of § 153.047, Site Development Standards; (e)The proposed street layout and lots conform to the requirements; (f)The proposed design of the internal circulation system, driveways, and any connections to the public realm provide for safe and efficient access for pedestrians, bicyclists, vehicles, and emergency services; (g)The proposed building design, site design, landscaping and buffering plan, and open spaces are consistent with the MUR Design Guidelines; (h)The scale and design of the proposed development allows for the adequate provision of services currently furnished by or that may be required by the city or other public agency including, but not limited to, fire and police protection, public water and sanitary sewage services, recreational activities, traffic control, waste management, and administrative services; (i)The proposed development provides adequate stormwater management systems and facilities that comply with the applicable regulations of this Code and any other applicable design criteria or regulations as adopted by the city or required by other government entities; (j)The proposed development can be adequately serviced by existing and/or planned public or private infrastructure consistent with the city's most recently adopted capital improvements program; 2026 S-57 176SSSS § 153.048 Dublin - Land Usage (k)If the development is proposed to be implemented in phases, each phase has adequate infrastructure to serve the development independently without the need for further phased improvements; and (l)The proposed development demonstrates consistency with the recommendations, principles, and intent of all applicable design standards and guidelines, including but not limited to buildings, open spaces, and streetscapes. (G)Minor Project. (1)Purpose and applicability. The purpose of the Minor Project (MP) is to provide an efficient review process for smaller projects that do not have significant community effects. (2)Minor Projects defined. The following projects shall be considered eligible for review and approval as a Minor Project: (a)Development of mixed use and nonresidential principal structures of 3,500 square feet or less gross floor area and associated site development requirements for sites zoned MUR-4. (b)Additions or modifications to principal structures that increase the gross floor area by not more than 25%, or not more than 2,500 square feet gross floor area, whichever is less, existing as of the effective date of this amendment, or when first constructed, and associated site development requirements for sites zoned MUR-4. (c)Exterior modifications to principal structures involving not more than 25% of any individual facade elevation of the structure. The repainting of a facade, either partially or fully, shall be considered a Minor Project. (d)Signs, landscaping, parking, and other site related improvements that do not involve construction of a new principal building. (e)Accessory structures and uses. (f)Parking plans when not associated with an FDP. (3)Review procedure. (a)An application for a Minor Project (MP) shall be made in accordance with the provisions of divisions (G)(5) and (M)(1) of this section. (b)The ART shall be the required reviewing body for the MP. (c)The Director shall make a recommendation to the ART for approval, approval with conditions, or denial of the MP under the criteria of division (G)(5) of this section. 2022 S-51 176TTTT Zoning Regulations § 153.048 (a)Each application required by this section shall be made in writing on a form provided by the city and shall be accompanied by the fee as established by City Council. (b)Applications shall include all information required by the city, unless deemed unnecessary by the Director based on the nature and scale of the proposed development. No application shall be accepted and processed by the city until it is deemed complete by the Director. If found to be incomplete, the Director shall inform the applicant of any additional materials required to certify that the application is complete. (c)After acceptance of a complete application , the Director and/or required reviewing body may request additional materials if deemed necessary to evaluate the proposal. (d)No application for an FDP that has been denied by the PZC shall be resubmitted for a period of one year from the date of the decision, unless permitted by the Director after a demonstration by the applicant of a change of circumstances from the previous application that may reasonably result in a different decision. (e)The Director may approve the simultaneous review of applications required by this chapter and/or a subdivision plat required by the Code if the Director determines that simultaneous review will not adversely impact the achievement of the purpose and intent of this chapter. (f)Where public reviews are required by this chapter, a written notice of the public meeting shall be sent, not less than ten days prior to the meeting, to the applicant, property owner, and owners of parcels of land within 300 feet of the subject parcel(s), as listed on the County Auditor's current tax list. The notice shall, at a minimum, indicate the property that is the subject of the request, describe the nature of the request, the time, date and location of the meeting at which the application will be considered, and indicate when and where written comments will be received concerning the request. (2)Decisions. (a)Any application required to be reviewed under this section shall be approved, approved with conditions, or denied by the required reviewing body based on the applicable review criteria as provided in this section and other applicable provisions of this chapter. The recommending body and required reviewing body shall state the reasons for their decisions in the minutes and provide a written record of the decision. (b)Prior to reaching a decision, if the required reviewing body determines that an application does not meet the applicable review criteria as provided in this section and other applicable provisions of this chapter, but determines that the application could meet those criteria with modifications that could not be reasonably conditioned, the applicant may request that the decision on the application be postponed to provide the opportunity to make those modifications. (c)Following the approval of an FDP or MP, the applicant may proceed with the process for obtaining a Certificate of Zoning Plan Approval (CZPA) and Building Permit (BP), consistent with 2022 S-51 176CCCCC § 153.048 Dublin - Land Usage the approval as granted. All construction and development under any BP shall comply with the approved FDP and MP, and any other approval, as applicable. (3)Certificate of Zoning Plan Approval. A CZPA issued by the Director verifying compliance with all applicable zoning requirements is required prior to modification, extension, or alteration of sites and structures, and/or change of use in MUR Zoning Districts. (4)Duration of approvals. (a)Because the review of a Concept Plan application is non-binding on the city and does not result in a decision by the PZC, the comments made during the Concept Plan application review do not expire. However, if the applicant makes any material change in the Concept Plan application following the review, the applicant should not assume that the previous Concept Plan review comments remain applicable to the revised application. (b)An approved FDP shall be valid for a period of no more than two years. If a Building Permit and/or CZPA has not been filed for at least a portion of the project within the two-year period, the FDP shall no longer be valid. A new FDP application shall be required in accordance with this chapter. (c)An approved MP shall be valid for a period of no more than two years. If a Building Permit and/or CZPA for at least one portion of the site has not been filed within that two-year period, then the MP shall no longer be valid. A new MP application shall be required in accordance with this chapter. (d)Abandonment. 1.Once a final approval is granted by the required reviewing body, if the Director of Building Standards determines that work has been abandoned for a continuous period of six months, the approval shall lapse and cease to be in effect. 2.The Director of Building Standards shall make the determination of abandonment based on the presence of one or more of the following conditions: A.Removal of construction equipment or supplies; B.Expiration of an active building permit issued by the city; C.Evidence of a failure to maintain the property, such as overgrown weeds, failure to secure buildings, broken windows, or other evidence of lack of maintenance; D.Other actions documented by the Director of Building Standards and/or Director evidencing an intent to abandon the construction of the project. 3.Once the Director of Building Standards makes a determination of abandonment, if a new application is not submitted within 90 days from the date of the determination, the owner shall 2026 S-57 176DDDDD Zoning Regulations § 153.050 (Ord. 86-21, passed 12-6-21; Am. Ord. 01-24, passed 3-11-24; Am. Ord. 07-25, passed 4-7-25) PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS § 153.050 PURPOSE AND APPLICATION. (A)Purpose. The Planned Development District (PD) regulations are based on the premise that the ultimate quality of a built environment or development proposal is determined not only by the type, character and allocation of land uses but also by the way in which such land uses are executed. In many cases, the subdivision regulations and standard zoning district regulations and procedures do not adequately regulate the design of buildings or enable the range of uses in a single zoning district that are appropriate in the city. The Neighborhood Design Guidelines shall be considered with new residential development to ensure the design details meet the desired neighborhood quality. (1)The purposes of the Planned Development District regulations are to: (a)Provide an opportunity for a mix of land uses otherwise not permitted within the standard municipal zoning district classifications. (b)Allow the creation of development standards that respect the unique characteristics, natural quality and beauty of the site and the immediate vicinity and protect the community's natural resources by avoiding development on, and destruction of, sensitive environmental areas. 2026 S-57 176GGGGG Dublin - Land Usage 176HHHHH Zoning Regulations § 153.066 TABLE 153.066-A: SUMMARY PROCEDURE TABLE R = Recommendation D = Decision A = Administrative Appeal RF = Review & Feedback Type of Application PD ART BZA PZC Council Zoning Code Reference Zoning Code Approvals (Cont’d) Non-Use (Area) Variance R D § 153.231 (H)(2) Other Approvals Building Code Appeal D § 153.231(I) Bridge Street District Applications Pre-Application RF § 153.066(C) Informal RF RF § 153.066(D) Concept Plan R RF § 153.066(E) Preliminary Development Plan R D § 153.066(F) Final Development Plan R D § 153.066(G) Amended Final Development Plan R D § 153.066(H) Minor Project R D A § 153.066(I) Administrative Departure R D A § 153.066(J) Waivers R D § 153.066(K) Master Sign Plan R D § 153.065 (H)(2)(e)/ § 153.066(L) and (M)(8) Parking Plan R D § 153.066 (N)(8)/ § 153.065(B) Administrative Approval D A § 153.066(M) Open Space Fee in Lieu R D § 153.066 (N)(1)/ § 154.064 (D)-(E) Certificate of Zoning Plan Approval D § 153.233/ § 153.066 (O)(3) 2026 S-57 220CCCCCCCC § 153.066 Dublin - Land Usage (C)Pre-Application. (1)Purpose and Applicability. (a)The purpose of the pre-application submittal is to provide a potential applicant with a non-binding review of a development proposal and to provide information on the procedures and policies of the city, including application review procedures. (b)Pre-application reviews do not result in a development decision or permit, and shall not obligate the city or the developer to take any action on the proposal. (2)Review Procedure. (a)A request for a pre-application review shall be made in accordance with the provisions of division (O)(1) of this section. (b)Requests shall be submitted to the Director, who shall be responsible for circulating any submittal material to the applicable departments for input. (c)The Director and staff shall use reasonable efforts to conduct an expeditious review of the submitted materials and provide non-binding input and recommendations. (d)The Director may schedule a meeting with the potential applicant to discuss the request or may provide a written summary of the staff review. (e)Additional staff reviews of the pre-application submittal may be requested by the applicant prior to filing a formal application. (f)Any and all written summaries of the pre-application review shall be forwarded to the required reviewing body with a formal application. (D)Informal. An applicant may submit an informal application for review of a development concept with the PZC. Such submittal shall include a completed application form and supporting material sufficient to describe the development concept. The review of the informal submittal shall be non-binding upon the PZC and the applicant, however, it is intended to provide feedback by the PZC that should inform the preparation and review of a subsequent application. The Planning Director shall prepare a brief analysis and comments that will be submitted to the PZC with the application. (E)Concept Plan. (1)Purpose and Applicability. (a)The purpose of the Concept Plan (CP) is to provide a general outline of the scope, character, and nature of the proposed development that is consistent with the policy direction of the 2026 S-57 220DDDDDDDD Zoning Regulations § 153.066 Community Plan and the BSD Special Area Plan, the requirements of the BSD Code, other related policy and regulatory documents, and the review criteria, and to consider the proposal within the context of existing and planned development within the vicinity of the project. (b)The CP allows the required reviewing body the means to ensure that the proposed concept is consistent with the following: 1.That the proposed land uses are consistent with Community Plan, BSD Special Area Plan, and BSD Code; 2.That the proposed block framework and street network are generally compatible with the adopted plans, lead to the creation of a walkable, urban place; 3.That the proposed development concept generally fulfills the intent of the BSD Special Area Plan; and 4.That the proposed development concept has the potential to create a walkable, urban place. (c)The CP review provides an opportunity for public input at an early stage of the development process. (d)The CP review is intended to provide clear direction to the applicant by the required reviewing body resulting from its review and feedback of the application. (e)The CP review shall serve as a basis for preparation by the applicant of the Preliminary Development Plan (PDP) for the proposed development. (f)For Concept Plan applications disapproved by PZC before the effective date of this revised section and after June 1, 2023, and for which a notice of appeal was timely filed, an applicant would be permitted to submit a Preliminary Development Plan application for review within one year of the effective date of this amendment. (2)Review Procedure. (a)The CP is a mandatory step in the development review and approval process for the BSD. (b)An application for a CP shall be made in accordance with the provisions of divisions (E)(3) and (O)(1) of this section. (c)The PZC shall be the required reviewing body for the CP in the BSD. 2026 S-57 220EEEEEEEE § 153.066 Dublin - Land Usage (d)The Director shall provide an analysis of the CP application under the considerations of division (E)(4) of this section. (e)The PZC shall review the CP application, the minutes of the PZC meeting if an informal review was requested by the applicant, the Director's analysis, and provide feedback based on the considerations of division (E)(4) of this section. (3)Submittal Requirements. It is the intent of these regulations that the CP shall indicate overall design of the proposed project. Information submitted should be comprehensive enough to enable the required reviewing body to understand the existing site and concept for the proposed development, and to evaluate consistency with the review considerations in division (E)(4) of this section. The applicant shall submit an application and supplemental materials as outlined in division (O)(1) of this section and determined by the Director. (4)Review Considerations. The required reviewing body shall review and provide feedback on an application for a Concept Plan based on each of the following considerations. (a)The CP is consistent with the applicable policy guidance of the Community Plan, the BSD Special Area Plan, and other applicable city plans, and related policies; (b)The CP conforms to the applicable requirements of the BSD Code; (c)The illustrative lots and blocks, supporting street and pedestrian network, and internal circulation provide a coherent development pattern that conforms to the requirements of §§ 153.060 Lots and Blocks, 153.061 Street Types, and 153.065 Site Development Standards, and the conceptual locations of access points to surrounding streets will avoid adverse impacts on surrounding neighborhoods and traffic infrastructure; (d)The proposed land uses allow for appropriate integration into the community, consistent with adopted plans, and align with the requirements of § 153.059 Uses; 2026 S-57 220FFFFFFFF Zoning Regulations § 153.066 (e)The conceptual buildings are appropriately sited and scaled to create a cohesive development character that complements the surrounding environment, and conforms to the architectural requirements of § 153.062 Building Types; (f)The conceptual design of open spaces, including location and relationship to surrounding buildings, provides for meaningful public gathering spaces that benefit the community both within and outside the proposed development; (g)The CP allows for the connection and or expansion of public or private infrastructure and the continued provision of services required by the city or other public agency; and (h)The development concept conforms to the requirements of § 153.063 Neighborhood Standards, as applicable. (F)Preliminary Development Plan. (1)Purpose and Applicability. (a)The purpose of the Preliminary Development Plan (PDP) is to establish a framework for the proposed development that is consistent with the requirements of the Community Plan, BSD Special Area Plan, BSD Code, BSD Design Guidelines, other adopted plans, policies, and regulations, and the review criteria. (b)The PDP allows the PZC to ensure that the proposed development is consistent with the following: 1.That the street network and block framework provide a coherent and rational development pattern; 2.That the proposed street types provide for walkable urbanism; 3.That the proposed building types are appropriate to the location and surrounding neighborhood; 4.That the proposed development creates the urban setting envisioned by the applicable neighborhood standards; 5.That planned open spaces and building types within the development are integrated in order to complement each other; 6.That the proposed development is consistent with the general development requirements of the city with respect to such elements as infrastructure, transportation, and environmental considerations; and 2019 S-46 220GGGGGGGG § 153.066 Dublin - Land Usage 7.That the proposed development will contribute to the creation of signature places in the city consistent with the BSD Special Area Plan through an evaluation of long-term phasing plans, transitional development conditions, and planned placemaking elements. (c)The PDP is intended to establish the direction of the proposed development based on all applicable code requirements and shall refine the approved CP. (d)If a PDP is approved by the PZC, such action shall be binding and shall serve as the basis for submittal of the Final Development Plan (FDP) for the proposed development or phases thereof. (2)Review Procedure. (a)An application for a PDP may not be submitted prior to the review and approval of a CP. (b)The PDP is a mandatory submittal requirement prior to filing a FDP. However, the PDP may be combined with the FDP at the request of the applicant, by motion of the PZC following its approval of the CP, or if recommended by the Director and agreed by the applicant. (c)An application for PDP shall be submitted in accordance with the provisions of divisions (F)(3) and (O)(1) of this section. (d)The PZC shall be the required reviewing body for the PDP within the Bridge Street District. (e)The Director shall make a recommendation for approval, approval with conditions, or denial of the PDP application under the criteria of division (F)(3) of this section. (f)The PZC shall review the PDP application and the recommendation of the Director and render its decision based on the criteria of division (F)(3) of this section for approval, approval with conditions, or denial. A written record of the Commission's decision shall be provided to the applicant. (3)Submittal Requirements. It is the intent of these regulations that a PDP shall provide information that is sufficient to ensure general conformity with the regulations and that can serve as a basis for the future consideration of a FDP. Information submitted should be sufficiently detailed to enable the PZC to understand the existing site and the PDP for the proposed development, and to evaluate consistency with the review criteria in division (F)(3) of this section. The applicant shall submit an application and supplemental materials as outlined in division (O)(1) of this section and determined by the Director. (4)Review Criteria. The PZC shall make its decision on an application for a PDP based on each of the following criteria: (a)The PDP shall be consistent with the CP, the record established by the required reviewing body, the associated staff report, and the Director's recommendation; 2026 S-57 220HHHHHHHH Zoning Regulations § 153.066 (b)Because the review of a Concept Plan application is non-binding on the city and does not result in a decision by the PZC, the comments made during the Concept Plan application review do not expire. However, if the applicant makes any material change in the Concept Plan application following the review, the applicant should not assume that the previous Concept Plan review comments remain applicable to the revised application. (c)An approved PDP shall be valid for a period of no more than two years. If a FDP application for at least a portion of the site has not been filed within that two-year period, then the PDP shall no longer be valid. A new PDP application shall be required in accordance with this chapter. (d)An approved FDP shall be valid for a period of no more than two years. If a Building Permit and/or CZPA has not been filed for at least a portion of the project within the two-year period, the FDP shall no longer be valid. A new FDP application shall be required in accordance with this chapter. (e)An approved MP shall be valid for a period of no more than two years. If a Building Permit and/or CZPA for at least one portion of the site has not been filed within that two-year period, then the MP shall no longer be valid. A new MP application shall be required in accordance with this chapter. (f)Abandonment. 1.Once a final approval is granted by the required reviewing body, if the Director of Building Standards determines that work has been abandoned for a continuous period of six months, the approval shall lapse and cease to be in effect. 2.The Director of Building Standards shall make the determination of abandonment based on the presence of one or more of the following conditions: a.Removal of construction equipment or supplies; b.Expiration of an active building permit issued by the city; c.Evidence of a failure to maintain the property, such as overgrown weeds, failure to secure buildings, broken windows, or other evidence of lack of maintenance; d.Other actions documented by the Director of Building Standards and/or Director evidencing an intent to abandon the construction of the project. 3.Once the Director of Building Standards makes a determination of abandonment, if a new BSD application is not submitted within 90 days from the date of the determination, the owner shall restore the site to its previous condition, and/or remove any structures or other evidence of work on the site, within 180 days from the date of the determination of abandonment. If the owner fails to restore the site to its previous condition within 180 days, the city may take any and all actions necessary to restore the site to its previous condition, including removing any structures or other evidence of work, and the costs of removal shall be assessed against the property. 2026 S-57 220AAAAAAAAA § 153.070 Dublin - Land Usage (6)Single-Family Detached Home. A single-family detached home and additions thereto are not subject to the submittal of a CP, PDP, nor FDP. A single-family home and additions thereto shall submit a Building Permit as required by code and issuance of a CZPA as provided for in § 153.233. Any proposed modifications to zoning standards of the BSD Code associated with a proposed single-family home and any additions thereto shall be subject to review and approval of a waiver, AA, and/or AD provided for in this chapter. A single-family home is not subject to MP provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 07-12, passed 3-26-12; Am. Ord. 84-13, passed 11-4-13; Am. Ord. 114-14, passed 12-8-14; Am. Ord. 09-19, passed 4-8-19; Am. Ord. 03-21, passed 2-22-21; Am. Ord. 18-21, passed 4-26-21; Am. Ord. 01-24, passed 3-11-24; Am. Ord. 07-25, passed 4-7-25) GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS § 153.070 GENERAL REGULATION OF THE ARRANGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF LAND AND STRUCTURES. Standards pertaining generally and uniformly to the arrangement and development of land and structures within the zoning districts adopted in §§ 153.015 through 153.017 are hereby established and adopted as supplementary to the district regulations of §§ 153.018 through 153.058. ('80 Code, § 1183.01) (Ord. 21-70, passed 7-13-70) § 153.071 LOT AND YARD SPACE REQUIREMENTS. (A)Platting required. No use shall be established or altered and no structure shall be constructed or altered except upon a lot that has been platted in accordance with or which otherwise meets, the requirements of the subdivision regulations. Development requirements are minimum requirements for the arrangement of lots and spaces to be achieved in all developments. (B)Lot area and yard space preserved. The lot area and yard space required for a use or structure shall be maintained during its life and shall not be reduced below the minimum requirement, occupied by another use or structure, or counted as yard space for any other use or structure. (1)Open yards required. The yard space required for a use or structure shall, during its life, remain free of all uses or occupancy except as follows: (a)Fences, walls and landscaping shall be permitted in any required yard, or along the edge of any yard, provided that no fence or wall between a street and a front building setback line is more than three feet in height, except as required in §§ 153.130 through 153.138 or in accordance with an approved final development plan of a Planned Development District. (b)Eaves, cornices, window sills and belt courses may project into any required yard a distance not to exceed two feet. 2026 S-57 220BBBBBBBBB Zoning Regulations § 153.074 (5)Accessory equipment. No swimming pool accessory equipment, including but not limited to pumping equipment, filtering equipment, diving boards, or slides shall be located in any required yard. All accessory equipment shall be screened with evergreen landscaping to the maximum height of the unit. The maximum permitted height of a diving board or slide shall be ten feet from the established grade, unless otherwise approved by the Administrative Official. (6)Permit required. A building permit is required for permanent swimming pools. The following requirements are to be met: (a)Submission of a scaled plot plan showing all necessary area, lot coverage, setback, and yard requirements. (b)Pools shall be graded to contain water on property for which a permit is issued and so as not to harm adjacent property. (c)Electrical wiring and equipment shall comply with the National Electrical Code; an electrical permit for grounding and other electrical equipment is required. (d)State Health Board approval is required for community pools. (e)Fees for a residential/private pool shall be assessed as set forth from time to time by ordinance, per permit. (f)Fees for commercial public pools shall be calculated under § 150.177. (g)Swimming pool barrier details are required with the submission of a building permit for permanent residential swimming pools. Swimming pool barrier details shall include the type, height, design, open space dimensions, access gates, and any required door alarms in accordance with the Residential Building Code. (D)Non-residential zoning districts. (1)Accessory uses and/or structures within non-residential zoning districts shall not exceed 25% of the gross floor area of the principal structure(s) unless otherwise permitted by this chapter. (2)Required location in non-residential zoning districts or uses. In any zoning district except a residential district, accessory uses or structures shall be on the same lot as the principal use or structure and located subject to the development requirements of the zoning district in which it is located. (E)Renewable energy equipment - solar. (1)Purpose. The purpose of this section is to promote sustainable environmental practices and stewardship while balancing the high-quality development standards that defines the character of the community. Promoting renewable energy is an intentional objective of the City of Dublin and these regulations promote the installation of solar energy, among other renewable energy practices, in the most 2023 S-54 228B-3 § 153.074 Dublin - Land Usage effective method possible. To ensure these installation practices continue to meet our high quality design standards, significant consideration has been given to the location and configuration of solar installation, material choices and installation practices, as well as requirements for proper maintenance. The regulations encourage the location of equipment to the side or rear, but allows equipment to the front when it promotes the greatest efficiency of energy production. (2)Applicability. Unless otherwise addressed within a PUD, Planned Unit Development District; WID, West Innovation Districts, MUR, Mixed Regional Use Districts; BSD, Bridge Street Districts; or HD, Historic Districts these standards shall apply to all properties within the City of Dublin. (a)Renewable energy equipment – solar. 1.General provisions. A.All solar energy equipment shall be installed to conceal frames, flashing, fasteners, hardware, conduit, wires and similar elements. B.Any solar generating materials that function as a building material shall be reviewed as the building material. C.All solar energy equipment shall be well-maintained and remain in working order. If not, then all equipment and associated materials shall be removed or replaced. D.Solar energy equipment shall be a consistent color and minimize gaps within the panels. White or grey grid lines on solar energy equipment are not permitted with the exception of flat roofs in non-residential districts that are screened by § 153.077 (see below division (E)(2)(a)3.). Framing shall also be a color consistent with the solar energy equipment, preferably a black, blue or equivalent color. 2.Ground mounted equipment. A.Ground-mounted equipment for the collection of solar energy shall only be permitted as an accessory structure, as provided in § 153.074, in residential and non-residential districts, as outlined below: i.Shall not be permitted as a primary or principal use. ii.Be sited to minimize view from the public right-of-way and adjacent properties, and shall be in accordance with § 153.133(C) of the City of Dublin Zoning Code. iii.The equipment shall meet all applicable development standards of the Zoning Code, including all required setbacks and lot coverage requirements. iv.Shall not exceed a maximum height of 20 feet. This shall be measured from the established grade to the top of the equipment. 2026 S-57 228B-4 Zoning Regulations § 153.074 B.Ground-mounted equipment in residential districts, including residential Planned Districts, shall be permitted only to address public health and safety for stormwater management and pond irrigation. C.Ground-mounted equipment for non-residential districts shall be permitted only in: i.Areas that are hardscaped such as parking areas or outdoor seating areas. ii.Be permitted to address public health and safety for stormwater management and pond irrigation. D.These provisions exclude ground-mounted equipment in the right-of-way when utilized for traffic and safety controls and for emergency siren systems in all locations. 3.Building or roof mounted equipment. A.Building or roof-mounted equipment shall be permitted to be located to the side or rear of the principal or accessory structure. B.Building or roof-mounted equipment is permitted to the front of a principal or accessory structure only when it is demonstrated that this location provides the greatest efficiency of energy production. The equipment will meet all of the requirements in division (E)(2)(c)3.E. of this section with two additional requirements including: i.Be installed in a rectangular shape to avoid complex and nonsymmetrical configurations. ii.Roof-mounted equipment shall be a color that is similar to the roof color. For purposes of this section, the “front” of the property is the exterior of the structure that is facing the public or private right-of-way that provides frontage for the property. Any roofline adjacent to this exterior, or attached design elements including dormers, gables or front-loading garages would be subjected to the provisions in division (E)(2)(a)3.B. listed above. C.Roof-mounted equipment for the collection of solar energy is permitted provided it extends no more than six inches above the plane of the roof and is not adjustable or movable. D.Roof-mounted equipment for the collection of solar energy shall be integrated into the architectural design of the structure to the extent practicable that the equipment can normally function. E.For pitched roofs, roof-mounted solar equipment shall: i.Be mounted parallel to the roof plane, 2026 S-57 228B-4a § 153.075 Dublin - Land Usage ii.Limit protrusions, iii.Not extend above the ridgeline of the roof, iv.Not extend beyond the edge of the building, v.Use a single material type, vi.Be configured and have an assembly profile complementary to the roof line, vii.Be installed to minimize the number of corners, and F.For flat roofs, in non-residential districts, roof-mounted solar equipment is permitted and shall be screened in accordance with § 153.077. 4.Review procedures. All applications for renewable energy equipment - solar within residential and nonresidential zoning districts shall require approval by the required reviewing body, prior to the gaining approval of a building permit. ('80 Code, § 1183.05) (Ord. 21-70, passed 7-13-70; Am. Ord. 142-99, passed 2-22-00; Am. Ord. 28-05, passed 6-20-05; Am. Ord. 18-07, passed 4-9-07; Am. Ord. 96-07, passed 1-22-08; Am. Ord. 25-10, passed 8-9-10; Am. Ord. 16-21, passed 4-26-21; Am. Ord. 70-22, passed 6-12-23; Am. Ord. 32-23, passed 9-11-23; Am. Ord. 66-23, passed 12-11-23; Am. Ord. 35-25, passed 8-11-25) Penalty, see § 153.999 § 153.075 USE OF INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE TREATMENT AND INDIVIDUAL WATER SUPPLY. (A)Residential development. A tract of land that was of record on the date of adoption of the zoning ordinance shall not be developed with individual sewage treatment or individual water supply without the approval of the Franklin County District Board of Health. Approval shall be with a finding of adequate control of water pollution and sewage disposal in accordance with the Board of Health rules and regulations. (B)Required lot size. The size of lot or area provided for each dwelling unit shall be of a size or larger than as approved by the Board of Health, but shall be not less than the minimum lot size for the zoning district in which it is located. ('80 Code, § 1183.06) (Ord. 21-70, passed 7-13-70) Penalty, see § 153.999 § 153.076 PUBLIC NUISANCE REGULATIONS. Prevention of nuisance. Every premise/premises or use subject to the provisions of this chapter shall be located, arranged and operated in accordance with the following provisions so that it will not interfere with the development and enjoyment of adjacent property. 2026 S-57 228B-4b Zoning Regulations § 153.076 For the purposes of this chapter premise/premises is defined as part of the realty: A platted lot or part thereof, unplatted lot or parcel of land or plot of land either occupied or unoccupied by, any dwelling or non-dwelling structure and includes any such building, accessory structure or other structure thereon. (A)Required limits. The following limits of development and operation are provided to control hazardous, obnoxious or other nuisance activity of uses subject to the provisions of this chapter. (1)Noise. Noise or vibration shall be so controlled that at the property line on which such noise or vibration is produced it will not be at a level above that normally perceptible from other development in the area or from the usual street traffic observed at the street right-of-way line of the lot, except occasional blast or shock required in normal operation and produced in such manner as not to create a hazard. (2)Smoke. Smoke shall be controlled in its emission so as to be less dark in shade than that designated as No. 2 on the Ringlemann Chart published and used by the U.S. Bureau of Mines, except that emission above such level shall be permitted for a period of three minutes or less during the operation of starting or cleaning a fire. (3)Dust. Dust or particulate matter shall be so controlled as not to produce a hazardous or obnoxious situation beyond the property lines of the lot on which such dust or particulate matter is produced. (4)Odor or fumes. Odor or noxious fumes shall be so controlled as not to be offensive nor to create a hazard. (5)Glare. Glare or heat from processing or other activity or lighting shall be so screened as not to be perceptible beyond the property lines of the lot on which such glare or heat is produced. (B)Property management. The purpose of this section shall be the enhancement of the public health, safety and welfare by eliminating conditions favorable to pestilence, disease and general unsafe conditions, while at the same time improving the quality and appearance and value of property for all of the municipality. (1)Condition of premises; waste accumulation. No person, firm, or other property owners or residents shall in any zoning district: (a)Cause or permit waste, garbage, trash or any debris such as lumber and building materials, unused tires or other material to accumulate or remain on their property, porch or balcony except in a completely enclosed building or accessory structure as follows. (For the purpose of this section completely enclosed is defined as being enclosed by a roof, walls, fully intact windows and/or screens. Screens are framed wire or plastic mesh designed to keep out insects and permit air flow). Exemptions: 2026 S-57 228B-4c Dublin - Land Usage 1.Trash and garbage properly located for normal and regular pickup, provided that such items shall only be permitted to remain exposed to open view for a period of 24 hours immediately preceding and 24 hours immediately after the time scheduled for garbage of trash pickup by a waste collector. 2026 S-57 228B-4d Zoning Regulations § 153.076 2.All trash and debris associated with or resulting from the construction of either residential or commercial structures permitted hereby shall be contained on the construction site in a stable and secure enclosure no smaller than ten cubic yards. The permit holder shall maintain the enclosure and site so as to control litter and debris at all times, and remove and dispose of the debris in an approved landfill. The enclosure shall be removed from the site within ten days of issuance of the occupancy permit or within ten days of cessation of active construction work. 3.Firewood for the personal use of the resident, gardening, recycling and approved accessory uses located in a side or rear yard. Firewood stored outdoors on a residential property shall be stored in the following manner: Cut/split and prepared for use; in neat, stable and secure stacks not exceeding 48 inches in height and 60 inches in width; not in a deteriorating state; and covered by a brown, black or grey tarp, or located under a roof structure to shield from precipitation. 4.Lawn furniture and accessories with the exception of upholstered furniture, mattresses, materials and other similar products not designed, built and manufactured for outdoor use unless on an enclosed porch or balcony. 5.Portable storage container designed for temporary moving and storage of furniture, household goods, etc. to be delivered by a commercial enterprise to a commercial storage facility or customer’s destination. Portable storage containers are permitted as non-permanent accessory use and may not be located on any parcel for more than two non-sequential 14 day periods in a calendar year. The container shall be stored on an improved surface whenever possible and not block sidewalks or shared use paths. (b)Permit commercial vehicles or non-private passenger vehicles exceeding four to be parked or remaining in open view upon the premises of a residential neighborhood except in connection with repair or construction work being undertaken at the premises and only during such periods of repair or construction. (c)Fail to keep the exterior of all residential and commercial premises in good condition, and well-maintained, including painting, if necessary, and such persons shall, within a reasonable time, after notice, remove or remedy all unsightly, dirty and unsafe conditions. (d)Keep all vacant lots mowed as often as necessary in keeping with the character of the neighborhood to prevent pestilence, insect infestation, and to discourage use of the property for dumping or landfill purposes. 1.All such vacant property shall be kept free of hazardous and unhealthful accumulations of water and other conditions affecting the health and welfare of residents of the municipality. 2.In those instances where such vacant property is being used contrary to municipal zoning laws and other ordinances, the property owner, upon notice, shall take appropriate remedies to prevent such unlawful uses in cooperation with municipal officials. 2026 S-57 228B-5 § 153.076 Dublin - Land Usage 3.All vacant lots shall be kept seeded or maintained in such manner as to prevent erosion of the property and excess drainage onto adjoining lands and kept free of trash and debris. (2)Corrective action by municipal officials. (a)All violations of this section which remain uncorrected after not less than ten days' notice to the owner or resident, may be corrected by the municipality, or by any person, firm or organization selected by the municipality, and the costs thereof shall be paid by the owner of such property within 30 days. The notice required herein may be waived if immediate action is required to protect the health, safety, morals, or welfare. (b)The property owner may pay any such charges in accordance with this chapter to the city within 30 days after the statement of costs is issued without penalty. If the fee is not paid within 30 days after the statement of charges has been mailed to the owner, the Director of Finance shall certify the charges for services to the County Auditor, together with a proper description of the premises. Such amounts shall be entered upon the tax duplicate and shall be a lien upon such lands from the date of entry, and shall be collected as other taxes and returned to the City General Fund as provided by R.C. § 731.54. The recovery of costs by the city pursuant to this section is a remedy in addition to any other penalties that may be levied. (c)Violations occurring on construction sites may result in the issuance of a stopwork order until the site is brought into compliance. (d)The city may also take any other judicial actions provided by law to address violations of this section. (C)Vacant structures. (1)Intent. The presence of vacant structures creates an element that lowers property values, leads to deteriorating housing conditions, undermines the quality of neighborhood life, affects the public health, safety and general welfare, and can also result in human injury and criminal activities. Vacant structures occupy an inordinate amount of city administrative and ordinance enforcement resources and the prolonged presence of vacant structures is unacceptable. (2)Securing and maintenance of structures and premises. Any structure on a premises that is designated as vacant is required to be maintained and secured so as not to be accessible to any unauthorized person. A structure or premises shall be secured through the following means, including but not limited to: (a)Any structure found to be unsecure must be secured within 48 hours of notification. (b)Damaged or non-secure door, window or other openings may be permitted to be boarded up only to eliminate an immediate hazard, but not to exceed 30 days. 2021 S-49 228B-6 Zoning Regulations § 153.076 (7)Exemptions. (a)A building under active construction/renovation and having a valid building permit(s) at the time of initial inspection shall be exempt from enforcement procedures until the expiration of the longest running, currently active building permit. (b)A building that has suffered fire damage or damage caused by extreme weather conditions shall be exempt from enforcement procedures for a period of 90 days after the date of the fire or extreme weather event if the property owner submits a request for exemption in writing to the Code Enforcement Officer. This request shall include the names and addresses of the owner or owners, and a statement of intent to repair and reoccupy the building in an expedient manner, or the intent to demolish the building. (c)Any owner of a vacant building may request an exemption from the provisions of this chapter by filing a written application with the city who shall timely consider same. In determining whether a request for exemption should be granted, the city shall consider the following: the applicant's prior record as it pertains to Property Maintenance Code violations; the amount of vacant property the applicant currently has within the city; and the length of time that the building for which the exemption is sought has been vacant. The city shall approve, approve with conditions, or reject the completed application for exemption within 30 days of receiving it. (D)Weeds. (1)Definitions. Any word or phrase used in these guidelines, which is not defined here shall have the meaning used in the section appropriate to the context in which such word or phrase is used. (a)GRASS. Any of a large family (Gramineae) of monocotyledonous, mostly herbaceous plants with jointed stems, slender sheathing leaves, and flowers borne in spikelet's of bracts. (b)NOXIOUS. Physically harmful or destructive to living beings. (c)NOXIOUS WEEDS. Any type or species that have been included on the official list of noxious plants for the state. (d)WEED. Plant that is not valued where it is growing and tends to overgrow more desirable plants. (2)Removal of noxious weeds, weeds and grass; duty of Code Enforcement Officer. (a)No person, whether as owner, lessee, agent, tenant or any other person having charge or care of land in the city, shall permit noxious weeds, weeds or grass to grow thereon to a height in excess of six inches or fail to cut and destroy such noxious weeds, weeds and grass when notified by the Code Enforcement Officer. 2026 S-57 228B-9 § 153.076 Dublin - Land Usage (b)The Code Enforcement Officer shall determine when lots and lands in the city contain noxious weeds, weeds and grass which constitute a nuisance or endanger the public health, and shall see that such weeds and grass are removed or the nuisance abated. (3)Notice to owner to cut weeds and grass. (a)The Code Enforcement Officer shall cause written notice to be served once each growing season, March 1 through October 31 of each calendar year, upon the owners, lessees, tenants or other persons or entities having charge or care of land in the city, notifying him that noxious weeds, weeds and grass are growing on such property and that they shall be cut and destroyed within five days after service of such notice and thereafter during the growing season with sufficient frequency to prevent such noxious weeds, weeds and grass from exceeding six inches. (b)Service of the notice may be served by certified mail, as listed in the County Auditor's tax lists at the mailing address as shown on such tax lists; ordinary mail if the certified mail is refused or unclaimed; personal service, by posting at the subject property; or by publishing such a notice once in a newspaper of general circulation in the city. (4)Failure of owner to comply. The Code Enforcement Officer may determine that noxious weeds and grass are growing on land for which a notice has been issued pursuant to division (D)(1) of this section, which constitute a nuisance and/or endanger the public health, safety or welfare, and that the person having charge or care of the land has neglected or refused to comply with the notice. Thereupon, the Code Enforcement Officer may cause such noxious weeds, weeds and grass to be cut by use of city forces and equipment or by the hiring of private contractors. (5)Costs. The property owner shall pay all costs associated with the cutting and removal of the noxious weeds, weeds and grass. Upon completion of the cutting and removal of the noxious weeds, weeds and grass, the Code Enforcement Officer shall determine the cost of cutting and removal, and shall cause a statement thereof to be mailed to the owner of the land. (6)Payment of costs; unpaid costs a lien. The property owner may pay such fees as charged in accordance with this chapter to the city within 30 days after the statement of costs is issued without penalty. If the fee is not paid within 30 days after the statement of charges has been mailed to the owner, the Director of Finance shall certify the charges for services as provided in division (D)(3) of this section to the County Auditor, together with a proper description of the premises. Such amounts shall be entered upon the tax duplicate and shall be a lien upon such lands from the date of entry, and shall be collected as other taxes and returned to the City General Fund as provided by R.C. § 731.54. The recovery of costs by the city pursuant to this section is a remedy in addition to the penalty provided in division (D)(8) of this section. (7)Exemptions. Areas cultivated specifically as a wildflower area, vegetable garden, or undeveloped land exceeding one acre in size designated as a natural area for birds and other wildlife are exempt from the provisions of this chapter. Designated natural areas abutting residential property or city right-of-way must maintain a 100 foot buffer at a maximum six inches in height around the perimeter of the entire site. 2026 S-57 228B-10 Zoning Regulations § 153.076 (8)Penalty. Whoever violates any provision of divisions (D)(1) through (D)(6) or (E) of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such. (E)Storage of residential waste and recycling containers. (1)All residential waste and recycling containers shall be placed inside the garage of a residence or to a location at the side or rear of the residence that is shielded from the view of any adjoining property's occupants and any street by natural landscape barriers, which will maintain a 100% year round opacity or a fence or wall so long as it maintains 100% year round opacity and is compatible with the material and color of the adjacent structure. Screening shall be provided on all sides of the storage area to a height of six inches more than the tallest waste or recycling container. A solid gate matching the screening material is permitted on one side of the structure for walls and fences to provide access to the storage area. For landscape barriers, one side is permitted to remain open so long as it does not directly face a public street or adjacent property. Residential waste and recycling container screening is subject to review and approval through the certificate of zoning plan approval (CZPA) process. (F)Parking in residential districts. (1)For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply. (a)COMMERCIAL VEHICLE. Any vehicle used or designed to be used for business or commercial purposes which infringes on the character of a residential district and includes, but is not necessarily limited to: a bus, cement truck, commercial tree trimming equipment, construction equipment, dump truck, garbage truck, panel truck, semi-tractor, semi-trailer, or any other non-recreational trailer used for commercial purposes, stage bed truck, step van, tank truck, tar truck, or other commercial-type vehicle licensed by the Ohio State Bureau of Motor Vehicles as a commercial vehicle or commercial truck. (b)PERSONAL VEHICLE. Any vehicle that seats less than ten passengers, is registered as a passenger vehicle or a noncommercial truck, and used for the sole purpose of transporting resident(s) and guests(s) to and from daily activities. (c)RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. Any motorized vehicle and/or associated nonmotorized equipment used for camping, traveling, boating, or other leisure activities including, but not limited to campers, boats, travel trailers, motor buses (more than nine passengers), motor homes, snow mobiles, wave runners, and other vehicles designed for traveling on water (motorized and non-motorized). Trailers used for transporting this type of vehicle, or any trailers used for hauling equipment or materials, are also included within this definition. (2)Commercial vehicles. Commercial vehicles are prohibited within residential districts, except as follows: commercial vehicles are permitted within an enclosed garage provided the garage door is no taller than nine feet in height. 2026 S-57 228B-11 § 153.076 Dublin - Land Usage (3)Recreational vehicles. A recreational vehicle may be stored on a residential property provided it is fully enclosed by a structure so that it cannot be entered upon or seen from an adjacent street. (4)Condition/location. The following restrictions apply to all vehicles. (a)Location. No vehicle shall be parked, stored, or allowed to remain on a lot or parcel of land that does not contain a principal structure. Vehicles must be parked on a hard surface and shall be prohibited within required side or rear yards and no-build/disturb zones. All vehicles shall be parked in a safe manner and shall not obstruct the public right-of-way. (b)Registration. All vehicles shall be operable and have a valid registration and license within the current 12-month period. For purposes of this section, operable means capable of being started and driven from the location in question. (c)Inoperable vehicle. For the purpose of this section, a vehicle shall be deemed inoperable when any of the following conditions exist: One or more wheels or tires are missing, one or more tires are flat, one or more windows are missing or broken, the windshield is missing or broken, parts required for the operation of the vehicle are missing or a license with a distinctive number and valid for the current year is not displayed thereon. All inoperable vehicles shall be removed from the residential lot. (5)Exemptions. (a)Habitation/guest occupancy. A recreational vehicle may be located on a residential lot and outside of an enclosed structure for up to 72 hours in any 30-day period, provided the owner or person in charge of the vehicle is a guest of the resident(s) of that lot. The recreational vehicle will be prohibited within the public right-of-way, any required side or rear yards and no-build/disturb zones. In no case shall the vehicle be used for overnight sleeping or living. (b)Construction/delivery. Division (F)(2) of this section shall not apply to commercial vehicles used for conveying the necessary tools and materials to premises where labor, using such tools and materials, is to be performed during the time of parking such vehicles. Division (F)(2) of this section shall not apply during the time which commercial vehicles are being loaded or unloaded or used to deliver or hoist property or merchandise for completion of delivery, if such actions are conducted diligently and without unnecessary delay. (G)Littering. (1)Deposit of litter on occupied private property. No person shall throw or deposit litter on any occupied private property within the city, whether owned by such person or not, except that the 2026 S-57 228B-12 Zoning Regulations § 153.076 owner or person in control of private property may maintain authorized private receptacles or collection in such a manner that litter will be prevented from being carried or deposited by the elements upon any street, sidewalk, or other public place or upon any private property. (2)Maintenance of litter free premises. The owner or person in control of any private property shall at all times maintain the premises free of litter; but this section shall not prohibit the storage or litter in authorized private receptacles for collection, or within any buildin g when not in violation of any health, fire, building code or other regulation, order, ordinance or statute. (3)Vacant lots. No person shall throw or deposit litter on any open or vacant private property within the city whether owned by such person or not. Vacant lots shall be kept free of litter at all times by the person responsible for the properly. (4)Business establishments: receptacles. Every person owning, or managing, or having charge, control or occupancy of any real property in the city, who maintains a receptacle designated for their use shall dispose of refuse in such a way that said receptacle shall not overflow and the refuse so deposited shall not circulate freely in the environment. (5)Receptacles: sanitary conditions. Every person owning, or managing, or having charge, control or occupancy of any real property in the city who maintain litter receptacles shall maintain such containers and receptacles in good condition. No receptacle may have ragged or sharp edges or any other defect liable to hamper or injure the person depositing or collecting the contents thereof. (6)Unsightly premises. Every person owning, or managing, or having charge, control or occupancy of any real property in the city shall not allow any part of such property visible from the street of adjoining premises to become so unsightly or untidy as to substantially detract from the appearance of the immediate neighborhood or tend to threaten the safety and welfare of the immediate neighborhood. (7)Abatement. All persons, firms, or corporations owning, leasing or occupying buildings, grounds, or lots are hereby required to remove rubbish, trash, weeds, or other accumulation of filth or debris which constitutes a hazard to the public health, safety and welfare, from buildings, grounds, lots, contiguous sidewalks, streets, and alleys. (8)Enforcement. In case of failure or refusal to comply with any such notice of abatement, the work required thereby may be done at the expense of the city and the amount of money expended therefor shall be a valid claim against the owner, occupant or person in charge and a lien upon such land which may be enforced by suit in any court of competent jurisdiction. Proceedings under this division shall not relieve any party defendant from criminal prosecution or punishment for violation of any other criminal law or ordinance in force within the city. (H)Penalty. (1)All violations will be subject to administrative enforcement procedures outlined by administrative order of the City Manager. 2021 S-49 228B-13 § 153.077 Dublin - Land Usage (2)Any person violating any provisions of this section shall be guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to a violation of this section or any substantially equivalent state law or municipal ordinance, the offender shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to two or more violation s of this section or any substantially equivalent state law or municipal ordinance, the offender shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree. (3)Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue after the initial five working days to abate shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such hereunder. (4)Any exterior premises or structure kept in violation of the provisions of this section interferes with the health, safety, and welfare of the public, and is hereby declared to be a public nuisance. In addition to prosecution of such violations, the city may initiate and prosecute proceedings to enjoin the perpetuation of such nuisance conditions, and take such other remedial measures as permitted by law to abate the nuisance conditions and charge the costs of such proceedings or abatement measures against the property for collection in the manner of real property taxes. ('80 Code, § 1183.10) (Ord. 21-70, passed 7-13-70; Am. Ord. 14-17, passed 2-27-17; Am. Ord. 44-20, passed 11-9-20; Am. Ord. 07-25, passed 4-7-25) Penalty, see § 153.999 Cross-reference: For containment and limitation upon construction noise, see § 150.160 § 153.077 SCREENING OF SERVICE STRUCTURES. Service structures shall be screened in all zoning districts. For the purposes of this section, service structures shall include but not be limited to loading docks, storage tanks, dumpsters, electrical transformers, utility vaults which extend above the surface, cooling towers, roof top units and other equipment or elements providing service to a building or a site. Structures may be grouped together; however, screening height shall be based upon the tallest of the structures. Roof top mechanical units must be screened to the full height of the unit. (A)Screening requirements. A continuous (having 100 percent opacity) planting, hedge, fence, wall of earth, which would enclose any service structure on all sides is required, unless such structure must be frequently moved, in which case screening on all but one side is required. The height of the screening material shall be one foot more than the height of the enclosed structure, but shall not be required to exceed 12 feet in height. Whenever a service structure is located next to a building wall, perimeter landscaping material or vehicular use area landscaping material, such walls or screening material, may fulfill the screening requirement for that side of the service structure if that wall or screening material is of sufficient height to meet the height requirement set out in this section. Plant material used to screen a service structure shall be an evergreen species which retains its needles throughout the year. Deciduous plant material cannot be used to fulfill this screening requirement. The height of the evergreen plant material at installation must be equal to, or greater than, two-thirds of the height of the service structure(s), and meet the height and opacity requirements within four years. No interior landscaping shall be required within an area screened for service structures. 2026 S-57 228B-14 Zoning Regulations § 153.158 (3)Illumination. Banners shall not be illuminated. (4)Size, Height. Such signs shall be limited to 30 square feet in area. If located on the building, it cannot be located higher than 15 feet to the top of the banner. (5)Placement. All banners shall be safely secured to a building, structure, or stake, and shall have ventilated faces to reduce wind load. (6)Duration. Banners may be erected for a maximum of 14 days. (B)Community Activities Signs. (1)General. Temporary signs, including standardized sandwich board signs may be installed during a community activity. (2)Illumination. May not be illuminated. (3)Duration. May not be displayed more than seven days immediately preceding the event and shall be removed no later than 24 hours following conclusion of the event. (C)Construction Fence Signs. (1)General. Construction fence signs require a sign permit. (2)Location and Duration. Permitted to be affixed to construction or site fencing during the duration of construction. (3)Illumination. May not be illuminated. (D)Construction Trailer Signs. (1)General. Construction Trailer Signs do not require a sign permit. Such signs are subject to the restrictions listed in § 153.153 and § 153.154. (E)Development Period Signs. (1)General. Application shall be made to the Planning Director or designee for review. A sign permit must be obtained in accordance with § 153.151. (2)Location. Must be installed on the property for which a valid building permit is in effect. Must be placed at least eight feet from any public right-of-way. (3)Illumination. May not be illuminated. 2026 S-57 273 § 153.158 Dublin - Land Usage (4)Placement, Number. Signs are permitted per development site. Signs are limited to no more than one sign per street frontage, except that sites having at least 200 feet of frontage on each of two public rights-of-way may place a second sign facing the second right-of-way, if both signs comply with code requirements. If the site is entitled to two development period signs, the distance between the signs shall be not less than two-thirds the length of the longest right-of-way frontage. The distance shall be measured by drawing two straight lines, from the edge of each sign, forming a 90-degree angle. (5)Size, Height. Such signs shall be limited to 32 square feet in area and eight feet in height. (6)Duration. Approval shall be for a period not to exceed one year. In residential subdivisions, development signs shall be removed when 75% of the lots in such subdivision have received any certificate of occupancy. (F)Garage or Yard Sale Period Signs. (1)General. A sign permit must be obtained in accordance with § 153.151. (2)Number. A maximum of three such signs may be posted after a garage sale permit has been obtained. (3)Size, Height. Such signs are provided by the city and shall be limited to two square feet in area and one-foot in height. (4)Placement. They may be located in a public right-of-way so long as no safety or visibility hazards are created. (5)Duration. Erected within 24 hours before a garage or yard sale and removed no later than two hours after the garage sale has ended. (G)Gas-Inflatable Sign/Device. (1)General/Duration. Such signs are permitted only for special events in accordance with the restrictions set forth in § 153.158(B) and § 153.158(L), and for seasonal decorations in accordance with the requirements of § 153.158(K). A temporary sign permit is required for all gas-inflatable devices. A scaled diagram of the device and a site plan showing where the device is to be located are required. (2)Location. Shall be located only on the site where the special event occurs. (3)Materials. Must not be inflated with helium or any other buoyant gas. (4)Illumination. May not be internally illuminated. (5)Placement. Shall be securely attached/tethered to the ground so that they will not shift more than three feet in any direction during any wind condition up to 25 miles per hour. Such signs shall not be attached to or mounted on any platform, roof, or similar structure, and must be placed so that they will be clear of all utility lines, roads, parking lots and adjacent property in case of collapse. 2021 S-50 274 Zoning Regulations § 153.158 (1)General. Temporary sign requests associated with permitted and city events will be reviewed and approved through the city’s event permitting process. (N)Other Temporary Signs. (1)General. All other temporary signs do not require a sign permit and are subject to the restrictions listed in § 153.153 and § 153.154. Permission to post such signs must be obtained from the owner(s) of the property on which the signs are placed. (2)Number. Up to four temporary signs may be erected on a lot or parcel. (3)Size. No temporary sign may exceed six square feet in size unless specifically permitted elsewhere in this section. (4)Height. No temporary sign may exceed three feet in height unless specifically permitted elsewhere in this section. (5)Illumination. Are not to be illuminated in any manner. (6)Placement. Are not to be affixed to any utility pole, tree, or natural object, are not located within a right-of-way, and do not create a safety or visibility hazard. (7)Duration. All of the permitted signs are limited to a period of four months. ('80 Code, § 1189.11) (Ord. 66-94, passed 3-20-95; Am. Ord. 103-95, passed 12-18-95; Am. Ord. 12-21, passed 4-12-21; Am. Ord. 10-22, passed 4-11-22; Am. Ord. 07-25, passed 4-7-25) Penalty, see § 153.999 2026 S-57 277 § 153.159 Dublin - Land Usage § 153.159 SIGNS WITH SPECIAL CONDITIONS. For all permanent sign types listed below, a sign permit must be obtained in accordance with § 153.151. In addition to the requirements and regulations in §§ 153.150 through 153.162, the following special conditions shall apply: (A)Corporate Office Signs along Interstate District. (1)For the purposes of this chapter, the Interstate District is hereby defined to include property with frontage on Interstate 270 that has been improved with corporate office building(s) constructed with two or more stories above the natural grade. Such building is entitled to a wall sign or a ground sign facing the interstate in addition to other permitted signage. In all cases, a maximum of two signs shall be permitted. For wall signs, the permitted sign area is based upon the number of building stories above natural grade and the building setback from the interstate right-of-way line. Buildings that are set back at least 50 feet from the interstate shall be entitled to 100 square feet of signage per story, up to a maximum of 300 square feet. Multi-story buildings set back less than 50 feet from the interstate shall be entitled to a maximum 100 square feet of wall signage regardless of number of stories. Any such wall sign shall be individual channel letters and shall be limited to one color. Wall signs may not extend above the roof line of the building. They may not be attached to a penthouse or roof structure including but not limited to mechanical equipment or roof screening. For ground signs, the permitted sign size is based upon the building setback. Buildings set back at least 100 feet from the interstate, shall be entitled to a sign no greater than 80 feet in area and not more than 12 feet in height. (2)Buildings setback less than 100 feet from the interstate shall be entitled to a sign no greater than 50 feet in area and not more than eight feet in height. All Interstate District signs shall conform to all setback, design, location, and other requirements not specifically addressed in this section. (B)Joint Identification Signs. One ground sign identifying only the name of a shopping center or other building complex shall be permitted, if there is a minimum of three uses sharing the same site. Such signs shall be permitted in addition to the permitted signs of individual occupants, but shall not list the names of these occupants. A joint identification sign shall not exceed the maximum permitted height of any ground sign identifying the individual occupants and the area of a joint identification sign shall not exceed 80 square feet. A second joint identification sign of the same size is permitted if the site has frontage on two streets, provided that the total lot frontage (on two streets) is 1,000 feet or greater. The two signs shall be no closer than 75 feet. For all buildings or complexes designed and/or intended for multi-tenant usage, a total sign plan conforming to all the requirements of this Code must be submitted to the Planning Director or designee before any sign permit for the complex or an individual tenant will be issued. 2026 S-57 278 Zoning Regulations § 153.176 TABLE 153.176A: SUMMARY PROCEDURE TABLE R=Recommendation D=Decision A=Administrative Appeal RF=Review & Feedback Type of Application PD ARB BZA PZC Council Zoning Code Reference Zoning Code Approvals Zoning Map or Text Amendment R R R D § 153.234 Conditional Use R R D § 153.236 Special Permit R D § 153.231(G) Use Variance R R D § 153.231(H)(3) Non-Use (Area) Variance R D § 153.231(H)(2) Other Approvals Building Code Appeal D § 153.231(I) Historic District Applications Pre-Application RF § 153.176(D) Informal Review RF RF § 153.176(E) Concept Plan R RF § 153.176(F) Preliminary Development Plan R D § 153.176(G) Final Development Plan R D A § 153.176(H) Minor Project R D A § 153.176(I) Demolition R D A § 153.176(J) Waivers R D § 153.176(K) Master Sign Plan R D § 153.173(L)/ § 153.176(L) Administrative Approval D A § 153.176(M) Certificate of Zoning Plan Approval D § 153.233/ § 153.176(O)(3) 2026 S-57 298WW § 153.176 Dublin - Land Usage (D)Pre-application. (1)Purpose and applicability. (a)The purpose of the pre-application submittal is to provide a potential applicant with a non-binding review of a development proposal and to provide information on the procedures and policies of the city, including application review procedures. (b)Pre-application reviews do not result in a development decision or permit, and shall not obligate the city or the developer to take any action on the proposal. (2)Review procedures. (a)A request for a pre-application review shall be made in accordance with the provisions of division (O)(1) of this section. (b)Requests shall be submitted to the Director, who shall be responsible for circulating any submittal material to the applicable departments for input. (c)The Director and staff shall use reasonable efforts to conduct an expeditious review of the submitted materials and provide non-binding input and recommendations. (d)The Director may schedule a meeting with the potential applicant to discuss the request or may provide a written summary of the staff review. (e)Additional staff reviews of the pre-application submittal may be requested by the applicant prior to filing a formal application. (f)Any and all written summaries of the pre-application review shall be forwarded to the required reviewing body. (E)Informal review. An applicant may submit an Informal application for review of a development concept with the ARB. Such submittal shall include a completed application form and supporting material sufficient to describe the development concept. The review of the informal submittal shall be non-binding upon the ARB and the applicant, however, it is intended to provide feedback by the ARB that should inform the preparation and review of a subsequent application. The Planning Director shall prepare a brief analysis that will be submitted to the ARB with the application. (F)Concept plan. (1)Purpose and applicability. 2026 S-57 298XX Zoning Regulations § 153.176 (a)The purpose of the Concept Plan (CP) is to provide a general outline of the scope, character, and nature of the proposed development that is consistent with the policy direction of the Community Plan, the Historic Design Guidelines, the requirements of the Historic Zoning Districts and those applicable to designated outlying resources, other related policy and regulatory documents, and the review criteria, and to consider the proposal within the context of existing and planned development within the vicinity of the project. (b)The CP allows the required reviewing body the means to ensure that the proposed concept is consistent with the following: 1.That the proposed land uses are consistent with Community Plan, Historic Design Guidelines, and applicable Zoning Code requirements; 2.That the proposed development and layout are generally compatible with the existing development pattern and scale of development within Historic Dublin; or surrounding development for the designated outlying resources; 3.That the proposed development concept generally preserves and maintains the historic nature of a given site; and 4.That the proposed development concept has the potenti al to create a walkable, pedestrian scale place. (c)The CP review provides an opportunity for public input at an early stage of the development process. (d)The CP review is intended to provide clear direction to the applicant by the required reviewing body resulting from its review and feedback of the application. (e)The Concept Plan review shall serve as a basis for preparation by the applicant of the Preliminary Development Plan (PDP) for the proposed development. (2)Review procedure. (a)The CP is a mandatory step in the development review and approval process. (b)An application for a CP shall be made in accordance with the provisions of divisions (O)(1) of this chapter. (c)The ARB shall be the required reviewing body for the CP in Historic Dublin and any designated outlying property. (d)The Director shall provide an analysis of the CP application under the considerations of division (F)(4) of this section. 2026 S-57 298YY § 153.176 Dublin - Land Usage (e)The ARB shall review the CP application, the minutes of the ARB meeting if an informal review was requested by the applicant, the Director’s analysis, and provide feedback based on the considerations of division (F)(4) of this section. (3)Submittal requirements. It is the intent of these regulations that the CP shall indicate overall design of the proposed project. Information submitted should be comprehensive enough to enable the required reviewing body to understand the existing site and concept for the proposed development, and to evaluate consistency with the review considerations in division (F)(4). The applicant shall submit an application and supplemental materials as outlined in division (O)(1) and determined by the Director. (4)Review considerations. The required reviewing body shall review and provide feedback on an application for a CP based on each of the following considerations. (a)The CP is consistent with the applicable policy guidance of the Community Plan, applicable Zoning Code requirements, and other applicable city plans, and citywide administrative and financial policies; (b)The CP is consistent with the Historic Design Guidelines; (c)The CP conforms to the applicable requirements of the Code; (d)The CP is consistent with surrounding historic context, character, and scale of the immediately surrounding area and the district as a whole; (e)The applicant or applicant’s representative has demonstrated that it has technical expertise and experience with appropriate construction methods consistent with sound historic preservation practices; 2026 S-57 298ZZ Zoning Regulations § 153.176 (a)The PDP shall be consistent with the CP, the record established by the required reviewing body, the associated staff report, and the Director’s recommendation; (b)The development is consistent with the Community Plan, the Historic Zoning Districts requirements, applicable Zoning Code requirements, other adopted city plans, and related policies; (c)The PDP is consistent with the Historic Design Guidelines; (d)The proposed land uses align with all applicable requirements and use specific standards of § 153.172 Uses; (e)The proposed PDP is consistent with surrounding historic context, character, and scale of the immediately surrounding area and the district as a whole; (f)The proposed improvements are appropriately sited and scaled to create a cohesive development character that complements the surrounding environment, and conforms to the requirements of §§ 153.173 and 153.174, and the Historic Design Guidelines; (g)The proposed lots conform to the requirements of § 153.173; (h)The proposed street types conform to the requirements and standards; (i)The proposed design of the internal circulation system, driveways, and any connections to the public realm provide for safe and efficient access for pedestrians, bicyclists, vehicles, and emergency services; (j)The proposed design of improvements conforms to the Zoning Code and is consistent with the Historic Design Guidelines, while integrating with nearby development; (k)The proposed open spaces are appropriately sited and designed to conserve or enhance natural features as appropriate, enhance the community both within and outside the proposed development; (l)The scale and design of the proposed development allows for the adequate provision of services currently furnished by or that may be required by the city or other public agency including, but not limited to, fire and police protection, public water and sanitary sewage services, recreational activities, traffic control, waste management, and administrative services; (m)The proposed development provides adequate stormwater management systems and facilities that comply with the applicable regulations of this code and any other applicable design criteria or regulations as adopted by the city or required by other government entities; (n)The proposed development can be adequately serviced by existing and/or planned public or private infrastructure consistent with the city's most recently adopted capital improvements program; 2026 S-57 298CCC § 153.176 Dublin - Land Usage (o)If the development is to be implemented in phases, each phase has adequate infrastructure to serve the development independently without the need for further phased improvements; (p)The proposed development demonstrates consistency with the recommendations, principles, and intent of all applicable design standards and guidelines, including but not limited to resources, open spaces, and streetscapes; and (q)The applicant or applicant’s representative has demonstrated that it has technical expertise and experience with appropriate construction methods consistent with sound historic preservation practices. (H)Final development plan. (1)Purpose and applicability. (a)The purpose of the final development plan (FDP) is to confirm compliance with the PDP, all applicable requirements of the Code, Community Plan, Historic Design Guidelines, and other adopted plans, policies, and regulations, and the review criteria. (b)The FDP allows the ARB to ensure that the proposed development is compliant with the following: 1.That the street network provides a coherent and rational development pattern, and provide for walkable urbanism; 2.That the proposed building are appropriate to the location and neighborhood, including assuring that the dimensions of a parcel meet the lot size requirements for the applicable zoning district; 3.That the architecture, building materials and colors, landscaping and buffering, and site layout create a functional, aesthetically appealing urban place; 4.That planned open spaces and building are integrated in order to complement each other; 5.That the proposed development is consistent with the general development requirements of the city with respect to such elements as infrastructure, transportation, and environmental considerations; and 6.That the proposed development will contribute to the creation of signature places in the city. (c)The FDP is intended to verify the proposed development, or phases of development, is in compliance with all applicable code requirements, and is consistent with the PDP. 2024 S-55 298DDD Zoning Regulations § 153.176 (f)Where public reviews are required by this subchapter, a written notice of the public meeting shall be sent, not less than ten days prior to the meeting, to the applicant, property owner, and owners of parcels of land within 300 feet of the subject parcel(s), as listed on the County Auditor's current tax list. The notice shall, at a minimum, indicate the property that is the subject of the request, describe the nature of the request, the time, date and location of the meeting at which the application will be considered, and indicate when and where written comments will be received concerning the request. (2)Decisions. (a)Any application required to be reviewed under this section shall be approved, approved with conditions, or denied by the required reviewing body based on the applicable review criteria as provided in this section and other applicable provisions of this chapter. The recommending body and required reviewing body shall state the reasons for their decisions in the minutes and provide a written record of the decision. (b)Prior to reaching a decision, if the required reviewing body determines that an application does not meet the applicable review criteria as provided in this section and other applicable provisions of this chapter, but determines that the application could meet those criteria with modifications that could not be reasonably conditioned, the applicant may request that the decision on the application be postponed to provide the opportunity to make those modifications. (c)The ARB shall apply the standards and guidelines within the context of a site to either grant waivers or place conditions of approval that impose additional restrictions. In considering waivers or conditions that impose additional restrictions, the ARB shall consider the historic context of the immediately surrounding area and the district as a whole. (d)Following the approval of a FDP or MP, the applicant may proceed with the process for obtaining a certificate of zoning plan approval (CZPA) and building permit (BP), consistent with the approval as granted. All construction and development under any BP shall comply with the approved FDP and MP, and any other approval, as applicable. (3)Certificate of zoning plan approval. A CZPA issued by the Director verifying compliance with all applicable zoning requirements is required prior to modification, extension, or alteration of sites and structures, and/or change of use in the Historic Zoning Districts. (4)Code administration. The ARB may evaluate and monitor the application of the requirements and standards of §§ 153.170 through 153.178 by the Director. The ARB may advise the Director as to whether it finds that the requirements or standards (including requests for an AA) are being applied correctly, and recommend to City Council any changes needed to better implement the Community Plan, Historic Design Guidelines, and other related policy and regulatory documents adopted by the city. (5)Duration of approvals. 2025 S-56 299 § 153.176 Dublin - Land Usage (a)Because the review of an informal application is non-binding on the city and does not result in a decision by the ARB, the comments made during the informal application review do not expire. However, if the applicant makes any material change in the informal application following the review, the applicant should not assume that the previous informal review comments remain applicable to the revised application. (b)Because the review of a Concept Plan application is non-binding on the city and does not result in a decision by the ARB, the comments made during the Concept Plan application review do not expire. However, if the applicant makes any material change in the Concept Plan application following the review, the applicant should not assume that the previous Concept Plan review comments remain applicable to the revised application. (c)An approved PDP shall be valid for a period of no more than two years. If a FDP application for at least a portion of the site has not been filed within that two-year period, then the PDP shall no longer be valid. A new PDP application shall be required in accordance with this chapter. (d)An approved FDP shall be valid for a period of no more than two years. If a building permit and/or CZPA has not been filed for at least a portion of the project within the two-year period, the FDP shall no longer be valid. A new FDP application shall be required in accordance with this chapter. 2026 S-57 300 Zoning Regulations § 153.176 1.For an approved FDP, the applicant may request a one-time timeframe extension for one year by the Director, if the applicant has documented in writing one of the following: a.Finance issue that would alter the expected FDP timeline; b.Delay in acquiring a required building or utility permit necessary to carry out the provisions of the FDP; c.Presence of an environmental or other public safety issue; d.Other unique reasons deemed as permissible by the Director. (e)An approved MP shall be valid for a period of no more than two years. If a building permit and/or CZPA for at least one portion of the site has not been filed within that two-year period, then the MP shall no longer be valid. A new MP application shall be required in accordance with this chapter. (f)Abandonment. 1.Once a final approval is granted by the required reviewing body, if the Director of Building Standards determines that work has been abandoned for a continuous period of six months, the approval shall lapse and cease to be in effect. 2.The Director of Building Standards shall make the determination of abandonment based on the presence of one or more of the following conditions: a.Removal of construction equipment or supplies; b.Expiration of an active building permit issued by the city; c.Evidence of a failure to maintain the resource, such as overgrown weeds, failure to secure buildings, broken windows, or other evidence of lack of maintenance; d.Other actions documented by the Director of Building Standards and/or Director evidencing an intent to abandon the construction of the project. 3.Once the Director of Building Standards makes a determination of abandonment, if a new application is not submitted within 90 days from the date of the determination, the owner shall restore the site to its previous condition, and/or remove any structures or other evidence of work on the site, within 180 days from the date of the determination of abandonment. If the owner fails to restore the site to its previous condition within 180 days, the city may take any and all actions necessary to restore the site to its previous condition, including removing any structures or other evidence of work, and the costs of removal shall be assessed against the property. (Ord. 03-21, passed 2-22-21; Am. Ord. 65-23, passed 12-11-23; Am. Ord. 49-24, passed 11-18-24; Am. Ord. 07-25, passed 4-7-25) 2026 S-57 300A § 153.177 Dublin - Land Usage § 153.177 PROCEDURES FOR HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION, EXPANDING THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW DISTRICT, AND ESTABLISHING LANDMARKS. (A)Requests to establish or remove an area, property, or resource not included in a Historic Zoning District, or Appendix G, or to designate an individual property or site as a landmark for protection, or to remove or otherwise change a designation, may be initiated by the ARB or the owner of the proposed property. Upon initiation of the request by the ARB, the owner shall be notified by the city by registered mail of the request. The notification shall include a request for the owner’s written comments and written consent for designation. (B)In the event the owner(s) written consent to the proposed designation for the resource is not received, the ARB shall schedule a public hearing on the proposed designation with notice as provided for ARB hearings. In addition, the ARB shall cause the notice to be published in a newspaper of general circulation of the city. (C)In considering the designation of any area, place, building, structure, or similar object in the city as a landmark, preservation site, or for inclusion in a Historic Zoning District or Appendix G, the ARB shall consider the proposal in terms of the following criteria prior to making a recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission: (1)In character, interest or value as part of the development, heritage or cultural characteristics of the City of Dublin, State of Ohio, or United States. (2)Its location as a site of a significant historic event. (3)Its identification with a person who is significantly contributed to the culture and development of the region. (4)Its exemplification of the cultural, economic, social, or historic heritage of the region. (5)Its portrayal of the environment of a group of people in an era of history characterized by a distinctive architectural style. (6)Its embodiment of distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type or specimen, or the embodiment of distinctive styling features, or an example of skilled craftsmanship which characterize a building and/or outbuilding. (7)Its identification as the work of an architect or master builder whose individual work has influenced the development of the region. (8)Its embodiment of elements of architectural design, detail, materials, or craftsmanship which represent a significant architectural innovation. (9)The effect of the designated area on the surrounding areas, and the projected development of the community. 2024 S-55 300B Acquisition and Disposal of Real Property 14YYY Ord. No.Date Description 26-24 7-1-24 Authorizing the City Manager to execute and accept necessary conveyance documents and contracts to acquire a 0.034-acre fee simple warranty deed for right-of-way, without limitation to existing access rights, from Gerald Spero, from the property located at 6477 Sawmill Road, for the public purpose of constructing roadway improvements and a sidewalk, which will be open to the public without charge. 27-24 7-1-24 Authorizing the City Manager to execute and accept necessary conveyance documents and contracts to acquire a 0.049-acre fee simple warranty deed for right-of-way, without limitation to existing access rights, and a 0.040 acre temporary construction and grading easement, from Ohio State University Physicians, Inc., from the property located at 3900 Stoneridge Lane, for the public purpose of constructing roadway improvements, and a shared use path, which will be open to the public without charge. 28-24 7-1-24 Authorizing the City Manager to execute and accept necessary conveyance documents and contracts to acquire a 0.077-acre fee simple warranty deed for right-of-way, without limitation to existing access rights, and a 0.066 acre temporary construction and grading easement, from GFS Merger III, LLC, from the 2025 S-56 14ZZZ Dublin - Table of Special Ordinances Ord. No.Date Description 28-24 (Cont’d)property located at 3907 West Dublin Granville Road, for the public purpose of constructing roadway improvements, and a shared use path, which will be open to the public without charge. 34-25 8-11-25 Authorizing the City Manager to accept an approximately 2.053-acre parcel and related necessary conveyance from Muirfield Association, Inc. a/k/a Muirfield Village Association, Inc. on behalf of the city for a public art project. 37-25 8-25-25 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a development land exchange agreement with SKS Bright Road LLC and Stephen T. Newcomb for the exchange of 3.33 acres of city-owned property (more or less) for 5.8 acres of privately owned property (more or less) owned by Stephen T. Newcomb and SKS Bright Road, LLC. 52-25 12-8-25 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a real estate purchase agreement for the following parcels owned by E&D Gingerich Farms, LLC: i) Franklin County, Ohio Parcel Numbers 272-000055-00 and 272-000181-00; and ii) Madison County, Ohio Parcel Number 02-00170.000 (the “Premises”). 2026 S-57 Acquisition and Disposal of Real Property 14AAAA Ord. No.Date Description 53-25 12-8-25 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a real estate purchase agreement for certain property owned by Miller Farm Properties LLC as follows: i) Franklin County, Ohio Parcel Numbers 272-000306-00, 272-000294-00, and 272-000012-00; and ii) Madison County, Ohio Parcel Numbers 02-00188.000 and 02-00189.000 (the “Premises”). 2026 S-57 14BBBB Dublin - Table of Special Ordinances Agreements 16OOOOOO Ord. No.Date Description Res. 25-24 5-20-24 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into contracts with R&R Lawncare & Landscaping, LLC. Res. 26-24 5-20-24 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Franklin County Engineer’s Office. Res. 27-24 5-20-24 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into contracts with Brian Bros. Painting & Restoration, LLC. Res. 28-24 6-3-24 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a letter of agreement with the Ohio Power Company. Res. 32-24 6-17-24 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into contract modifications with Dublink Development Company L.L.C. 25-24 7-1-24 Authorizing the execution of an economic development agreement with Fallback GP LLC. Res. 33-24 7-1-24 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Dublin City Schools. Res. 34-24 7-1-24 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a collective bargaining agreement with Teamster Local Union 413. Res. 35-24 7-1-24 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into contracts with The Ruhlin Company. Res. 36-24 7-1-24 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into contracts with Janco, LLC. 2025 S-56 16PPPPPP Dublin - Table of Special Ordinances Ord. No.Date Description Res. 37-24 7-1-24 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into contracts with Janco, LLC. 47-24 11-18-24 Authorizing the execution of an economic development agreement with CSD Dublin LLC. 52-24 - -Authorizing the execution of an economic development agreement with Everhart Financial Group, Inc. 53-24 12-9-24 Authorizing the execution of an amended and restated economic development agreement with Ohio Health Corporation. Res. 56-24 11-4-24 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Artist Ivan Depeña. Res. 67-24 12-9-24 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with Washington Township. Res. 68-24 12-9-24 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a letter of agreement with the Ohio Power Company. Res. 69-24 12-9-24 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a letter of agreement with the Ohio Bell Telephone Company d/b/a AT&T. Res. 70-24 12-9-24 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a letter of agreement with Cogeco US (OH) LLC d/b/a Breezeline. 2026 S-57 Agreements 16QQQQQQ Ord. No.Date Description Res. 71-24 12-9-24 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a letter of agreement with Spectrum Mid-America, LLC. 08-25 4-7-25 Authorizing the execution of an economic development agreement with Whalen and Company, CPAs, Inc. 09-25 4-21-25 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a development agreement and other related agreements with Crawford Hoying Development Partners, LLC. 15-25 6-2-25 Authorizing the execution of an economic development agreement with Hexion Inc. 30-25 7-1-25 Authorizing the execution of an economic development agreement with Pathways Financial Credit Union, Inc. 31-25 7-1-25 Authorizing the execution of an economic development agreement with Hylant Group, Inc. 38-25 8-25-25 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an infrastructure agreement with SKS Bright Road LLC. 39-25 8-25-25 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a development agreement and other related agreements with Indus Companies, Inc. and The Daimler Group, Inc. 2026 S-57 16RRRRRR Dublin - Table of Special Ordinances Ord. No.Date Description 40-25 8-25-25 Authorizing the execution of an economic development agreement with NWLFD, Inc. d/b/a Benefit Bank Distributors, Inc. 2026 S-57 Dedication and Plat Approval 24K Ord. No.Date Description Res. 09-24 3-11-24 Accepting a final plat for the subdivision of 9.09 acres to establish 27 single-family lots, two public rights-of-way, and 0.31 acres of public open space for Avondale Woods, Section 2 (Case 22-027FP). Res. 22-24 4-22-24 Accepting the final plat for the subdivision of 11.37 acres to establish 30 single-family lots, three public rights-of-way, and 2.29 acres of public open space for Ayrshire Farms (Case 21-115FP). Res. 47-24 9-9-24 Accepting a final plat for Towns on the Parkway, Section 3, located within the Bridge Street District (Case 23-092FP). Res. 33-25 5-19-25 Accepting a preliminary plat for the subdivision of 14.2 acres into 20 single-family lots with 5.8 acres of open space and dedication of right-of-way (Case 24-151PP). Res. 43-25 8-11-25 Accepting a preliminary plat for Bridge Park, J Block, located within the Bridge Street District (Case 25-056PP). Res. 44-25 8-11-25 Accepting a final plat for Bridge Park, J Block, located within the Bridge Street District (Case 25-057PP). Res. 64-25 11-17-25 Accepting a preliminary plat for the subdivision of 12.79 acres into 7 single-family lots with 0.5 acres of open space and dedication of right-of-way for Liu Court (Case 24-128PP). 2026 S-57 24L Dublin - Table of Special Ordinances Ord. No.Date Description Res. 65-25 11-17-25 Acceptance of a final plat for the subdivision of 12.79 acres into 7 single-family lots with 0.5 acres of open space and dedication of right-of-way for Liu Court (Case 25-026FP). 2026 S-57 Easements 36AAAAA Ord. No.Date Description 62-24 (Cont’d)conveyance documents and contracts to acquire a 0.005-acre easement from the property located at 55 South Riverview Street, identified as Franklin County Parcel Number 273-000048-00 from Angela Kne and Michael Kne for the public purpose of carrying out the South High Street Utility Burial — Phase 2 Project (22-018-CIP). 63-24 12-9-24 Authorizing the City Manager to execute and accept necessary conveyance documents and contracts to acquire a 0.002-acre easement from the property located at 38 South High Street, identified as Franklin County Parcel Number 273-000072-00 from Lucky Duck Investments, LLC for the public purpose of carrying out the South High Street Utility Burial — Phase 2 Project (22-018-CIP). 64-24 12-9-24 Authorizing the City Manager to execute and accept necessary conveyance documents and contracts to acquire a 0.002-acre easement from the property located at 38 South High Street, identified as Franklin County Parcel Number 273-000072-00 from Lucky Duck Investments, LLC for the public purpose of carrying out the South High Street Utility Burial — Phase 2 Project (22-018-CIP). 65-24 12-9-24 Authorizing the City Manager to execute and accept necessary conveyance documents and 2025 S-56 36BBBBB Dublin - Table of Special Ordinances Ord. No.Date Description 65-24 (Cont’d)contracts to acquire a 0.110-acre temporary easement from the property located at 195 South Riverview Street, identified as Franklin County Parcel Number 273-000081-00 from William Stephen Easterday Jr. for the public purpose of carrying out the South High Street Utility Burial — Phase 2 Project (22-018-CIP). 01-25 2-3-25 Authorizing the City Manager to execute and accept necessary conveyance documents and contracts to acquire a 0.038-acre easement from the property located at 185 South Riverview Street, identified as Franklin County Parcel Number 273-000144-00 from Paul G. Ghidotti and Katherine E. Ghidotti, trustees of the Ghidotti Family Trust dated May 5, 2021, for the public purpose of carrying out the South High Street Utility Burial — Phase 2 Project (22-018-CIP). 02-25 2-3-25 Authorizing the City Manager to execute and accept necessary conveyance documents and contracts to acquire a 0.062-acre easement from the property located at 109 South Riverview Street, identified as Franklin County Parcel Number 273-000060-00 from Gregory A. Schmitt and Carey R. Schmitt, for the public purpose of carrying out the South High Street Utility Burial — Phase 2 Project (22-018-CIP). 2026 S-57 Easements 36CCCCC Ord. No.Date Description 10-25 5-5-25 Authorizing the City Manager to execute necessary conveyance documentation to accept the dedication of a 0.197 acre, more or less, easement: and a 0.145 acre, more or less, temporary easement, from the Dublin City School District for the Muirfield Drive at Sells Mill Drive pedestrian crossing improvements (22-021-CIP). 16-25 6-2-25 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction and maintenance easement and accept necessary conveyance documents and contracts for parcels located at the Quarry Place Office Park Association Reserve along Riverside Drive. 24-25 7-1-25 Authorizing the City Manager to execute and accept necessary conveyance documents and contracts to acquire a 0.050-acre temporary easement from the property located at 6810 Avery-Muirfield Drive, identified as Franklin County Parcel Number 273-000441-00 from Richard A. Coleman, II, for the public purpose of carrying out the Waterways Maintenance Program 2025 Project (24-016-CIP). 25-25 7-1-25 Authorizing the City Manager to execute and accept necessary conveyance documents and contracts to acquire a 0.026-acre temporary easement from the property located at 7777 Lanham 2026 S-57 36DDDDD Dublin - Table of Special Ordinances Ord. No.Date Description 25-25 (Cont’d)Court, identified as Franklin County Parcel Number 273-011167-00 from Umit Ozguner and Fusun Ozguner, for the public purpose of carrying out the Waterways Maintenance Program 2025 Project (24-016-CIP). 26-25 7-1-25 Authorizing the City Manager to execute and accept necessary conveyance documents and contracts to acquire a 0.031-acre temporary easement from the property located at 7771 Boylston Court, identified as Franklin County Parcel Number 273-010825-00 from Jordan Spellman and Rebecca Spellman, for the public purpose of carrying out the Waterways Maintenance Program 2025 Project (24-016-CIP). 27-25 7-1-25 Authorizing the City Manager to execute and accept necessary conveyance documents and contracts to acquire a 0.058-acre temporary easement from the property located at 7772 Boylston Court, identified as Franklin County Parcel Number 273-010826-00 from Mark Gregory Stolze and Julie A. Stolze, for the public purpose of carrying out the Waterways Maintenance Program 2025 Project (24-016-CIP). 2026 S-57 Easements 36EEEEE Ord. No.Date Description 28-25 7-1-25 Authorizing the City Manager to execute and accept necessary conveyance documents and contracts to acquire a 0.032-acre permanent drainage easement from the property located at 5584 Brand Road, identified as Franklin County Parcel Number 273-000587-00 from Stephen K. Gill and Rachel K. Teitt Gill, for the public purpose of carrying out the Earlington Park Drainage Basin Improvements Project (24-023-CIP). 29-25 7-1-25 Authorizing the City Manager to execute and accept necessary conveyance documents and contracts to acquire a 0.022-acre temporary easement from the property located at 5584 Brand Road, identified as Franklin County Parcel Number 273-000587-00 from Stephen K. Gill and Rachel K. Teitt Gill, for the public purpose of carrying out the Earlington Park Drainage Basin Improvements Project (24-023-CIP). 2026 S-57 36FFFFF Dublin - Table of Special Ordinances Street Grade Levels and Changes of Street Name 44A Ord. No.Date Description 41-04 6-21-04 Frontage Road to Sharp Lane 42-04 6-21-04 Portion of Carnoustie Court to Carnoustie Circle 63-05 10-17-05 Portion of Perimeter Loop Road to Hospital Drive 64-05 10-17-05 Portion of Manley Road to Avery Road 53-06 9-18-06 Portion of Frantz Road to Kilgour Place 54-06 9-18-06 Portion of Frantz Road to Post Road 57-06 10-2-06 Tamworth Place to Brandbury Place 14-07 4-23-07 Scherers Place to Dulaney Court 59-07 8-6-07 Repealing Ordinance No. 14-07, reinstating the street name of Scherers Place. 14-09 4-6-09 Wichita Street to Wichita Drive 15-09 4-6-09 Darby Street to North Street, beginning at High Street and terminating at a point approximately 245 feet west of High Street. 52-13 6-24-13 Drake Road to Stansbury Drive in the city. 92-14 9-22-14 Portion of Tuller Ridge Drive to Dale Drive. 32-25 7-1-25 Renaming a portion of Eiterman Road to Heritage Boulevard. 2026 S-57 44B Dublin - Table of Special Ordinances Zoning Map Changes 72UU Ord. No.Date Description 35-22 (Cont’d)a developed site for religious or public assembly. The site is located on the east side of Frantz Road, north of Parkcenter Avenue (Case 22-009Z/PDP). 34-23 9-11-23 Establishing the Bridge Street/Riverside Drive Business District. 46-24 12-9-24 Rezoning approximately 0.913 acres on both sides of N. Riverview Street, south of North Street and north of Wing Hill Lane from HD-HR, Historic District — Historic Residential and HD-HP, Historic District — Historic Public to HD-HC, Historic District — Historic Core (Case 24-1102). 04-25 3-17-25 Rezoning approximately 14.2 acres (PID 273-008618 and PID 273-011149) from R-1, Restricted Suburban Residential to PUD, Planned Unit Development for development of 20 single-family lots with 5.8 acres of open space and associated site improvements (Case 24-135Z-PDP). 33-25 8-11-25 Rezoning approximately 14.2 acres (PID 273-008618 and PID 273-011149) from R-1, Restricted Suburban Residential to PUD, Planned Unit Development for development of 20 single-family lots with 5.8 acres of open space and associated site improvements (Case 24-135Z-PDP). 2026 S-57 72VV Dublin - Table of Special Ordinances Ord. No.Date Description 36-25 8-25-25 Rezoning 21.523 acres from R-1, Restricted Suburban Residential District; PCD, Planned Commerce District (7315 Sawmill Road); PCD, Planned Commerce District (Milco Office Park); and PUD, Planned Unit Development District (Northeast Quad) to PUD, Planned Unit Development District (Beacon CCRC); and rezoning 0.051 acres from PCD, Planned Commerce District (7315 Sawmill Road) to PCD, Planned Commerce District (Milco Office Park); and a preliminary development plan for the construction of a continuum of care retirement facility and associated site improvements and amenities (Case 23-125Z-PDP). 2026 S-57 Bonds 103 Ord. No.Date Passed Description 24-24 7-1-24 Providing for the issuance and sale of bonds in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $5,605,000 for the purpose of paying the costs of refunding bonds previously issued by the city for the purpose of paying the costs of various public infrastructure. 17-25 6-23-25 Providing for the issuance and sale of notes in the maximum principal amount of $4,875,000, in anticipation of the issuance of bonds, for the purpose of paying the costs of improving the municipal recreational facilities by constructing, renovating and equipping various structures and athletic fields and courts, constructing various site improvements thereto, providing parking facilities, and acquiring real property and interests therein in connection therewith, together with all necessary and related appurtenances thereto. 18-25 6-23-25 Providing for the issuance and sale of bonds in the maximum principal amount of $5,000,000 for the purpose of paying the costs of improving the municipal recreational facilities by constructing, renovating and equipping various structures, courts and pools, and otherwise improving the site therefor, together with all incidental work and related appurtenances thereto. 2026 S-57 104 Dublin - Table of Special Ordinances Ord. No.Date Passed Description 19-25 6-23-25 Providing for the issuance and sale of bonds in the maximum principal amount of $10,430,000 for the purpose of paying the costs of improving the city’s vehicular and pedestrian transportation system within and serving the Northern Historic Dublin Area by rehabilitating, renovating, redeveloping, and constructing roadways and pedestrian pathways, stairways and related site preparation, streetscaping, landscaping and aesthetic improvements, including adjacent park improvements, installing sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water improvements, relocating certain existing utility lines, and acquiring interests in real estate therefor, together with all incidental work and related appurtenances thereto. 20-25 6-23-25 Providing for the issuance and sale of bonds in the maximum principal amount of $650,000 for the purpose of paying the costs of improving the municipal sanitary sewer system by extending certain sewer lines, repairing and lining certain existing sewer lines, reducing inflow and infiltration, and installing new sewer lines, new force mains, a lift station and a pump station, together with all incidental work and related appurtenances thereto. 2026 S-57 Bonds 105 Ord. No.Date Passed Description 21-25 6-23-25 Providing for the issuance and sale of bonds in the maximum principal amount of $16,000,000 for the purpose of paying the costs of refunding bonds previously issued by the city for the purpose of paying the costs of providing for the construction of two parking structures within the Bridge Street District and otherwise improving the related sites, together with all necessary appurtenances thereto, all in furtherance of commerce and to create jobs and employment opportunities. 22-25 6-23-25 Providing for the issuance and sale of bonds in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $32,900,000 for the purpose of paying the costs of refunding bonds previously issued by the city for the purpose of paying the costs of various public infrastructure projects. 54-25 12-8-25 Providing for the issuance and sale of notes in the maximum principal amount of $23,000,000, in anticipation of the issuance of bonds, for the purpose of paying the costs of acquiring certain real property for municipal purposes, together with all necessary appurtenances thereto. 2026 S-57 106 Dublin - Table of Special Ordinances HISTORY REFERENCES TO THE OHIO REVISED CODE Editor's note: This table lists those Ohio Revised Code sections which have been substantially duplicated by corresponding Code of Ordinance sections. All legislative history references to “(R.C. § xx.xx)” which appear at the end of sections (or divisions of sections) in the village's Code of Ordinances have been listed here. Example: to determine which section of the Code of Ordinances is based on R.C. § 4511.19, scan down this table to the citation for “4511.19” and examine the entry across from it: in this case, the corresponding Code of Ordinances section is § 73.01, which means that § 73.01 (or a part thereof) is based directly on R.C. § 4511.19. R.C. Section Code Section 715.67 130.99 723.011 97.21 901.51 131.08 901.99 131.08 925.62 91.09 925.99(B)91.99 959.01 91.03 959.02 91.04 959.03 91.05 959.13 91.06 959.131 91.06 959.21 91.13 959.99(C)91.99 959.99(D)91.13, 91.06, 91.99 959.99(E)91.06 959.99(E)(3)91.99 959.99(E)(7)91.13 2901.01 130.01, 131.01 2901.02 130.02 2901.03 130.03 2901.04 130.04 2901.09 130.14 2901.11 130.05 2901.13 130.06 2901.21 130.07 2901.22 130.08 2901.23 130.11 2901.24 130.12 2020 S-48 3 4 Dublin - Parallel References R.C. Section Code Section 2903.05 135.01 2903.06 135.02 2903.08(A)(3), (C)(3), (D)(3), (E)-(G)135.02 2903.13 135.03 2903.14 135.04 2903.21 135.05 2903.211 135.06 2903.22 135.07 2905.03 135.09 2905.12 135.10 2907.04 133.03 2907.06 133.04 2907.071 133.20 2907.08 133.06 2907.09 133.05 2907.10 133.07 2907.23 133.08 2907.231 133.08 2907.24 133.09 2907.241 133.09 2907.25 133.10 2907.31 133.11 2907.311 133.15 2907.33 133.13 2907.35 133.02 2907.38 131.16 2907.39 131.17 2907.40 133.18 2909.03 131.02 2909.06 131.04 2909.07 131.05 2909.10 131.32 2909.101 131.32 2909.11(B) - (D)131.03 2911.21 131.06 2911.211 131.07 2911.23 131.06 2911.32 131.22 2913.01 131.01 2913.02 131.15 2913.03 131.16 2913.04 131.18 2913.07 131.31 2026 S-57 History References to Ohio Revised Code 5 R.C. Section Code Section 2913.11 131.19 2913.21 131.20 2913.31 131.29 2913.33 131.21 2913.41 131.23 2913.42 131.24 2913.43 131.25 2913.44 132.09 2913.441 132.10 2913.45 131.26 2913.47 131.17 2913.51 131.27 2913.61(B) - (E)131.12 2913.71 131.13 2915.01 134.01 2915.02(A) - (G), (K)134.02 2915.03 134.03 2915.04 134.04 2915.05 134.05 2915.06 134.14 2915.061 134.14 2915.09 134.06 2915.091 134.10 2915.092 134.11 2915.093 134.12 2915.094 134.13 2915.10 134.07 2915.11 134.08 2915.12 134.09 2915.13 134.12 2915.14 134.15 2917.03 132.01 2917.031 132.01 2917.04 132.01 2917.12 132.04 2917.13 132.05 2917.14 132.12 2917.21 135.11 2917.31 132.06 2917.32 132.07 2919.22(A) - (E), (H)135.08 2026 S-57 6 Dublin - Parallel References R.C. Section Code Section 2919.24 135.19 2919.25 135.15 2919.27 135.16 2921.01 136.01 2921.13 136.02 2921.21 136.03 2921.22 136.04 2921.23 136.05 2921.31 136.06 2921.32 136.07 2921.33 136.08 2921.331(A)-(C), (E), (F)70.02 2921.42 136.09 2921.43 136.10 2921.44 136.11 2921.45 136.12 2921.51 132.11 2923.02 130.09 2923.03 130.10 2923.11 93.20 2923.1211(B), (C)137.10 2923.1212 137.10 2923.126 137.10 2923.15 137.03 2923.19 137.05 2923.201 137.11 2923.211 137.07 2925.01 138.01 2925.11 138.03 2925.12 138.04 2925.13 138.05 2925.14 138.11 2925.141 138.11 2925.31 138.06 2925.32(B)(4), (D)(2), (F), (G)138.10 2925.33 138.10 2925.34 138.14 2925.36(A) - (C)138.07 2925.37(A), (G)138.12 2925.55 138.13 2925.56 138.13 2026 S-57 History References to Ohio Revised Code 7 R.C. Section Code Section 3743.01 93.20 3743.54 93.21 3743.64(C) - (G)93.22 3743.65(A) - (E), (G), (H)93.23 3743.80 93.24 3743.99(C), (F), (H)93.99 3767.13(A)94.06 3767.29 94.01 3780.36 138.02 3780.99 138.02 3781.55 133.05 4301.01 111.01 4301.22 111.07 4301.244 111.01 4301.62 111.09 4301.63 111.06 4301.633 111.06 4301.634 111.06 4301.637 111.03 4301.64 111.08 4301.65 111.10 4301.99(A)111.09, 111.10, 111.99 4301.99(B)111.99 4301.99(C)111.99 4301.99(D)111.99 4301.99(E)111.99 4301.99(F)111.99 4301.99(H)111.99 4301.99(I)111.99 4301.99(J)111.10 4303.202(D)(2)111.04 4303.208(C)111.04 4303.25 111.02 4303.99(D)111.04 4501.01(TT)75.09 4503.11(A), (D)71.09 4503.111(A), (B), (C)71.09 4503.12(D)71.09 4503.21 71.09 4505.18 71.08 4506.01 72.110 2026 S-57 8 Dublin - Parallel References R.C. Section Code Section 4506.011 72.111 4506.03(A) - (C)72.112 4506.04 72.113 4506.12(I), (J)72.113 4506.15 72.114 4506.20 72.115 4507.02(A)71.01 4507.03 71.01 4507.30 71.04 4507.35 71.06 4507.99(E)71.05 4507.99(F)71.03 4509.102 136.02 4510.037(J)71.18 4510.04 71.18, 71.20, 71.21, 71.22 4510.11 71.18 4510.111 71.18 4510.12(A), (B)71.19(A) 4510.12(D)71.19(C) 4510.12(E)71.19(D) 4510.14 71.20 4510.16 71.21 4510.21 71.22 4511.01(A)70.01 4511.01(B)70.01 4511.01(C)70.01 4511.01(D)70.01 4511.01(E)70.01 4511.01(F), (FFF)70.01 4511.01(G)70.01 4511.01(H)70.01 4511.01(I)70.01 4511.01(J)70.01 4511.01(K)70.01 4511.01(L)70.01 4511.01(M)70.01 4511.01(N)70.01 4511.01(O)70.01 4511.01(P)70.01 4511.01(Q)70.01 4511.01(T)70.01 4511.01(U)70.01 2025 S-56 History References to Ohio Revised Code 9 R.C. Section Code Section 4511.01(V)70.01 4511.01(W)70.01 4511.01(X)70.01 4511.01(Y)70.01 4511.01(Z)70.01 4511.01(BB)70.01 4511.01(CC)70.01 4511.01(DD)70.01 4511.01(EE)70.01 4511.01(FF)70.01 4511.01(GG)70.01 4511.01(HH)70.01 4511.01(JJ)70.01 4511.01(KK)70.01 4511.01(LL)70.01 4511.01(MM)70.01 4511.01(NN)70.01 4511.01(OO)70.01 4511.01(PP)70.01 4511.01(QQ)70.01 4511.01(RR)70.01 4511.01(SS)70.01 4511.01(TT)70.01 4511.01(UU)70.01 4511.01(XX)70.01 4511.01(YY)70.01 4511.01(ZZ)70.01 4511.01(AAA)70.01 4511.01(BBB)70.01 4511.01(CCC)70.01 4511.01(EEE)70.01 4511.01(GGG)70.01 4511.01(HHH)70.01 4511.01(III)70.01 4511.01(KKK)70.01 4511.01(LLL)70.01 4511.01(MMM)70.01 4511.01(NNN)70.01 4511.01(OOO)70.01 4511.01(PPP)70.01 4511.01(QQQ)70.01 4511.01(RRR)70.01 2025 S-56 10 Dublin - Parallel References R.C. Section Code Section 4511.01(XXX)70.01 4511.01(YYY)70.01 4511.01(ZZZ)70.01 4511.01(AAAA)70.01 4511.01(BBBB)70.01 4511.01(CCCC)70.01 4511.01(DDDD)70.01 4511.01(EEEE)70.01 4511.01(FFFF)70.01 4511.01(GGGG)70.01 4511.01(HHHH)70.01 4511.01(IIII)70.01 4511.01(JJJJ)70.01 4511.01(KKKK)70.01 4511.01(LLLL)70.01 4511.03 72.033 4511.031 70.33 4511.04 70.04 4511.041 70.04, 70.05 4511.05 70.06 4511.051 70.08 4511.12(A), (B)70.23 4511.121(A)-(E)70.23 4511.13 70.25 4511.131 70.26 4511.132 70.31 4511.14 70.27 4511.15 70.34 4511.16 70.29 4511.17 70.30 4511.18 70.32 4511.203 71.05 4511.205 72.065 4511.21(A)-(G), (O), (P)73.15 4511.211(A)-(F)73.15 4511.213(A)-(E)72.052 4511.214 73.05 4511.215 73.05 4511.216 73.05 4511.22(A), (D)73.16 4511.23 73.17 2026 S-57 History References to Ohio Revised Code 10A R.C. Section Code Section 4511.24 73.18 4511.25 72.001 4511.251 73.19 4511.26 72.002 4511.27 72.003 4511.28 72.004 4511.29 72.005 4511.30 72.006 4511.31 72.007 4511.32 72.008 4511.33 72.009 4511.34 72.010 4511.35 72.011 4511.36 72.012 4511.37 72.014 4511.38 72.015 4511.39 72.016 4511.40 72.017 4511.41 72.030 4511.42 72.031 4511.43 72.032 4511.431 72.036 4511.44 72.035 4511.441 72.037 4511.45 72.034 4511.451 72.038 4511.452 72.081 4511.46 72.075 4511.47 72.076 4511.48 72.077 4511.481 72.082 4511.49 72.078 4511.50 72.079 4511.51 72.080 4511.511 72.083 4511.512 72.085 4511.513 72.086 4511.52 75.01 4511.521 75.09 4511.522 75.10 4511.53 75.02 4511.54 75.03 2026 S-57 10B Dublin - Parallel References R.C. Section Code Section 4511.55(B), (C), (D)75.04 4511.56 75.05 4511.60 72.055 4511.61 72.098 4511.62 72.097 4511.63 72.098 4511.65 70.24 4511.66 76.10 4511.661 76.05 4511.67 76.29 4511.70(A), (B), (D)72.050 4511.70(C)76.06 4511.701 72.059 4511.71 72.051 4511.712 72.057 4511.714 72.051 4511.72(A), (B)72.052 4511.73 72.053 4511.74 72.054 4511.75 72.020 4511.82 72.062 4511.84 72.063 4511.99 70.99 4511.991 70.99 4513.02(A), (H)74.01 4513.03 74.02 4513.04 74.03 4513.05 74.04 4513.06 74.05 4513.07 74.06 4513.071 74.24 4513.08 74.07 4513.09 74.08 4513.10 74.09 4513.11 74.10 4513.111 74.10 4513.112 74.10 4513.113 74.10 4513.114 74.10 4513.115 74.10 4513.12 74.11 4513.13 74.12 2026 S-57 History References to Ohio Revised Code 10C R.C. Section Code Section 4513.14 74.13 4513.15 74.14 4513.16 74.15 4513.17 74.16 4513.171 74.16 4513.19 74.17 4513.20 74.18 4513.21 74.19 4513.22 74.20 4513.23 74.21 4513.24 74.22 4513.263 74.27 4513.29 74.45 4513.30 74.23 4513.31 74.47 4513.32 74.46 4513.34 74.40 4513.361 70.09 4513.66 70.10 4513.68 70.10 4513.99 74.09, 74.18, 74.23, 74.45, 74.46, 74.47, 76.12 4519.01 75.20 4519.02 75.25 4519.20 75.21 4519.40 75.22 4519.401 73.05 4519.41 75.23 4519.44 75.24 4519.46 75.26 4549.05 70.48 4549.08 71.11 4549.081(B), (C)70.23 4549.11(A), (B)71.09 4549.12(A), (B)71.09 4549.20 74.30 4933.18 131.28 4933.19 131.28 4999.02 72.099 4999.04 72.096 5577.05 74.42 5577.11 74.44 2026 S-57 10D Dublin - Parallel References R.C. Section Code Section 5577.15 74.46 5577.99(C)74.42 5577.99(E)74.44 5589.08 74.49 5589.081 74.50 5589.21 72.095 5589.99(B)74.49, 74.50 2026 S-57 References to 1980 Code of Ordinances 17 1980 Code Section 1995 Code Section 337.22 74.22 337.23 74.23 337.24 74.24 337.25 74.25 337.26 74.26 337.27 74.27 337.28 74.28 337.29 74.29 339.01 74.40 339.02 74.41 339.03 74.42 339.04 74.43 339.05 74.44 339.06 74.45 339.07 74.46 339.08 74.47 339.09 74.48 339.10 74.49 339.11 74.50 339.99 74.40, 74.41 341.01 72.110 341.03 72.112 341.04 72.113 341.05 72.114 341.06 72.115 341.99 72.114, 72.115 351.01 76.40 351.02 76.41 351.03 76.01 351.04 76.02 351.05 76.03 351.06 76.04 351.07 76.05 351.08 76.06 351.09 76.07 351.10 76.08 351.11 76.09 351.12 76.10 351.13 76.11 353.01 76.25 353.02 76.26 353.03 - 353.06 76.27 2005 S-17 18 Dublin - Parallel References 1980 Code Section 1995 Code Section 353.07 76.28 353.08 76.29 371.01 72.075 371.02 72.076 371.03 72.077 371.04 72.078 371.05 72.079 371.06 72.080 371.07 72.037 371.08 72.081 371.09 72.082 371.10 72.083 373.01 75.01 373.02 75.02 373.03 75.03 373.04 75.04 373.05 75.05 373.06 75.05 373.07 75.06 373.08 75.07 373.09 75.08 373.10 75.09 375.01 75.20 375.02 75.21 375.03 75.22 375.04 75.23 375.05 75.24 375.06 75.25 375.07 75.26 375.99 75.22, 75.24 501.01 130.01 501.02 130.02 501.03 130.03 501.04 130.04 501.05 130.05 501.06 130.06 501.07 130.07 501.08 130.08 501.09 130.09 501.10 130.10 501.11 130.11 501.12 130.12 2026 S-57 References to Ordinances 50WW Ord. No.Date Passed Description 41-24 11-18-24 35.80 - 35.84, 94.21, 94.22 44-24 11-18-24 51.64, 52.06 45-24 11-18-24 35.51 46-24 12-9-24 T.S.O. X 47-24 11-18-24 T.S.O. II 49-24 11-18-24 153.170, 153.173, 153.174, 153.176 52-24 - -T.S.O. II 53-24 12-9-24 T.S.O. II 54-24 12-9-24 T.S.O. V 55-24 12-9-24 T.S.O. V 56-24 12-9-24 T.S.O. V 57-24 12-9-24 T.S.O. V 58-24 12-9-24 T.S.O. V 59-24 12-9-24 T.S.O. V 60-24 12-9-24 T.S.O. V 61-24 12-9-24 T.S.O. V 62-24 12-9-24 T.S.O. V 63-24 12-9-24 T.S.O. V 64-24 12-9-24 T.S.O. V 65-24 12-9-24 T.S.O. V 01-25 2-3-25 T.S.O. V 02-25 2-3-25 T.S.O. V 04-25 3-17-25 T.S.O. X 07-25 4-7-25 153.002, 153.004, 153.037 - 153.042, 153.048, 153.066, 153.076, 153.158, 153.176 08-25 4-7-25 T.S.O. II 09-25 4-21-25 T.S.O. II 10-25 5-5-25 T.S.O. V 11-25 5-5-25 Adopting Ordinance 12-25 11-2-25 35.83 15-25 6-2-25 T.S.O. II 16-25 6-2-25 T.S.O. V 17-25 6-23-25 T.S.O. XI 18-25 6-23-25 T.S.O. XI 19-25 6-23-25 T.S.O. XI 20-25 6-23-25 T.S.O. XI 21-25 6-23-25 T.S.O. XI 22-25 6-23-25 T.S.O. XI 24-25 7-1-25 T.S.O. V 25-25 7-1-25 T.S.O. V 2026 S-57 50XX Dublin - Parallel References Ord. No.Date Passed Description 26-25 7-1-25 T.S.O. V 27-25 7-1-25 T.S.O. V 28-25 7-1-25 T.S.O. V 29-25 7-1-25 T.S.O. V 30-25 7-1-25 T.S.O. II 31-25 7-1-25 T.S.O. II 32-25 7-1-25 T.S.O. VIII 33-25 8-11-25 T.S.O. X 34-25 8-11-25 T.S.O. I 35-25 8-11-25 153.074 36-25 8-25-25 T.S.O. X 37-25 8-25-25 T.S.O. I 38-25 8-25-25 T.S.O. II 39-25 8-25-25 T.S.O. II 40-25 8-25-25 T.S.O. II 42-25 10-20-25 35.80 - 35.84, 94.21, 94.22 43-25 11-3-25 51.64, 52.06 52-25 12-8-25 T.S.O. I 53-25 12-8-25 T.S.O. I 54-25 12-8-25 T.S.O. XI 2026 S-57 References to Resolutions 77 Res. No.Date Passed Description 52-23 6-26-23 T.S.O. II 53-23 6-26-23 T.S.O. II 55-23 6-26-23 T.S.O. II 56-23 7-31-23 T.S.O. II 57-23 7-31-23 Repeals 72.130, 72.131 59-23 7-31-23 T.S.O. II 61-23 9-11-23 T.S.O. II 62-23 9-11-23 T.S.O. II 63-23 9-11-23 T.S.O. II 65-23 9-25-23 T.S.O. VI 66-23 9-25-23 T.S.O. VI 68-23 10-9-23 T.S.O. II 70-23 10-23-23 T.S.O. II 71-23 10-23-23 T.S.O. IV 77-23 10-23-23 T.S.O. VII 80-23 11-13-23 T.S.O. IV 81-23 11-13-23 33.04, 33.41, 33.43, 33.47, 33.50, 33.69, 33.70 82-23 11-27-23 T.S.O. IV 83-23 11-27-23 T.S.O. IV 84-23 11-27-23 T.S.O. IV 85-23 11-27-23 T.S.O. II 87-23 12-11-23 T.S.O. II 88-23 12-11-23 T.S.O. II 89-23 12-11-23 T.S.O. II 01-24 2-5-24 T.S.O. II 02-24 2-5-24 T.S.O. II 03-24 2-26-24 T.S.O. II 04-24 3-25-24 T.S.O. II 05-24 2-26-24 T.S.O. II 06-24 2-26-24 T.S.O. VII 07-24 2-26-24 T.S.O. II 09-24 3-11-24 T.S.O. IV 10-24 3-11-24 T.S.O. II 12-24 3-25-24 T.S.O. II 13-24 3-25-24 T.S.O. II 14-24 3-25-24 T.S.O. II 15-24 3-25-24 T.S.O. II 17-24 4-22-24 T.S.O. II 18-24 4-22-24 T.S.O. II 19-24 4-22-24 T.S.O. II 20-24 4-22-24 T.S.O. II 21-24 4-22-24 T.S.O. II 2025 S-56 78 Dublin - Parallel References Res. No.Date Passed Description 22-24 4-22-24 T.S.O. IV 25-24 5-20-24 T.S.O. II 26-24 5-20-24 T.S.O. II 27-24 5-20-24 T.S.O. II 28-24 6-3-24 T.S.O. II 32-24 6-17-24 T.S.O. II 33-24 7-1-24 T.S.O. II 34-24 7-1-24 T.S.O. II 35-24 7-1-24 T.S.O. II 36-24 7-1-24 T.S.O. II 37-24 7-1-24 T.S.O. II 47-24 9-9-24 T.S.O. IV 56-24 11-4-24 T.S.O. II 61-24 11-18-24 33.04 67-24 12-9-24 T.S.O. II 68-24 12-9-24 T.S.O. II 69-24 12-9-24 T.S.O. II 70-24 12-9-24 T.S.O. II 71-24 12-9-24 T.S.O. II 33-25 5-19-25 T.S.O. IV 43-25 8-11-25 T.S.O. IV 44-25 8-11-25 T.S.O. IV 55-25 11-3-25 33.04, 33.47, 33.48 64-25 11-17-25 T.S.O. IV 65-25 11-17-25 T.S.O. IV 2026 S-57 Index 13 FLOOD CONTROL (Cont’d) Purpose, 151.01 Warning and disclaimer of liability, 151.08 FORGERY OF IDENTIFICATION CARDS, 131.29 GAMBLING Bingo games for amusement only, 134.09 Cheating, 134.05 Definitions, 134.01 Electronic instant bingo; prohibited conduct, 134.15 Instant bingo other than at bingo sessions, 134.12 Operating a gambling house, 134.03 Prohibitions against gambling, 134.02 Prohibitions where instant bingo game is conducted, 134.10 Public gaming, 134.04 Raffle drawings, 134.11 Records to be kept, 134.07 Regulations concerning operation of a bingo game, 134.06 Requirements for bingo game operators, 134.08 Restrictions on owner or lessor of location at instant bingo, 134.13 Skill-based amusement machines; prohibited conduct, 134.14 GARBAGE Penalty, 50.99 Scavenging prohibited, 50.01 GENERAL FUND BALANCE POLICY Application, 35.143 Background, 35.141 Conditions for use, 35.144 Excess fund balance, 35.146 Policy, 35.142 Purpose, 35.140 Replenishment, 35.145 Reporting and review provisions, 35.147 Waiver of General Fund Balance Policy, 35.148 GRAFFITI Prevention and abatement, 131.30 GROOMING, 133.20 2026 S-57 14 Dublin - Index HARASSMENT Telecommunications harassment, 135.11 HARMFUL MATERIAL Deception to obtain matter harmful to juveniles, 133.13 Displaying matter harmful to juveniles, 133.15 Disseminating matter harmful to juveniles, 133.11 HEALTH AND SANITATION Abandoned excavations; warning lights and barricades, 94.03 Abandoned refrigerators and airtight containers, 94.01 Communicable diseases, 94.09 Food handlers, 94.08 Littering, 94.05 Nonsmoking areas in places of public assembly, 94.07 Notice to fill lots, remove putrid substances, 94.04 Noxious or offensive odors, 94.06 Penalty, 94.99 Smoking prohibitions Areas where smoking is not regulated, 94.13 Ashtrays, prohibition of, 94.16 Construction; other applicable laws, 94.14 Definitions, 94.10 Enforcement, 94.17 Nonsmoking establishment, declaration of, 94.15 Prohibitions, 94.11 Proprietors, responsibilities of, 94.16 Severability, 94.18 Signs, posting of, 94.16 Smoking in prohibited areas, 94.12 Venting of heaters and burners, 94.02 HOMICIDE Negligent homicide, 135.01 Vehicular homicide, 135.02 Vehicular manslaughter, 135.02 HOTEL/MOTEL TAX, (See also TAXATION AND FINANCE) Definitions, 35.30 Four-year limitation for assessments, 35.39 Imposition of tax, 35.32 Intent of subchapter, 35.31 Liability; assessment and penalties, 35.38 Personal liability of corporate officers or employees, 35.40 2026 S-57 Index 14A HOTEL/MOTEL TAX (Cont’d) Refund of illegal or erroneous payments, 35.35 Required records, 35.36 Returns required, 35.37 Transient guest to pay tax, 35.33 Vendor to collect tax, 35.34 IMPAIRED OR RECKLESS OPERATION Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, 73.01 Immobilizing or disabling device violation, 73.04 Operation restricted for mini-trucks and low-speed, under-speed, or utility vehicles, 73.05 Physical control of vehicle while under the influence, 73.03 Reckless operation, 73.02 INCOME TAX REGULATIONS (EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2016) Actions to recover; statute of limitations, 38.19 Adoption of rules, 38.20 Allocation of funds, 38.013 2026 S-57 14B Dublin - Index Index 23 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, (Cont'd) Jurisdiction, 152.001 Penalty, 152.999 Preliminary Plat Approval by Council, 152.022 Approval by Planning and Zoning Commission, 152.020 Consultation, 152.015 Disapproval by Planning and Zoning Commission, 152.021 Filing, 152.016 Filing fee, 152.017 Minimum dimensions, 152.019 Preliminary plat contents, 152.018 Required Improvements Curvature of streets, 152.067 Entrance gates and signs, 152.069 Intersections, 152.068 Maintenance of center islands, 152.072 Minimum pavement widths, 152.065 Specifications, 152.071 Standard detail drawings, 152.070 Street grades, 152.066 Subdivision Improvement Procedures Acceptance by municipality, 152.046 Compliance required, 152.035 Construction of buildings, 152.041 Construction plans, 152.043 Cost of inspection, reviews and services, 152.040 Council approval, 152.038 Electric, telephone and cable television installation, 152.052 Engineer's approval required, 152.037 Inspection, 152.044 Maintenance after approval, 152.045 Mechanical equipment, 152.053 Security for construction, 152.039 Sewerage, 152.051 Sidewalks, 152.048 Standards for improvements, 152.036 Storm drainage, 152.050 Street construction; street signs, 152.047 Time for construction of improvements, 152.042 Water supply, 152.049 TAMPERING WITH AND THEFT OF UTILITIES, 131.28 2000 S-7 24 Dublin - Index TAXATION AND FINANCE Fee and Service Charge Revenue/Cost Comparison System and Fees Definition, 35.80 Delegation of authority and direction to Manager, 35.82 Fee appeals and waivers, 35.84 Findings and intent, 35.81 Schedule of fees and service charges, 35.83 Financial Procedures Cash boxes, 35.51 Hotel/Motel Tax, (See HOTEL/MOTEL TAX) Income Tax, (See INCOME TAX) Net Profits Taxes (See NET PROFITS TAXES) Penalty, 35.17 Schedule of Fees and Service Charges, Ch. 35, Appendix A THEFT Detention of shoplifters and those committing motion picture piracy; rights of museums and libraries, 131.14 Determining property value in theft offense, 131.12 Motion picture piracy, 131.31 Petty theft, 131.15 Property exceptions as felony offense, 131.13 TRACKING DEVICE OR APPLICATION Illegal use of, 135.23 TRAFFIC CODE, (See also TRAFFIC RULES) Administration and Enforcement Division of Traffic Engineering and Safety created, 70.45 Officer may remove ignition key, 70.48 Powers of the Manager, 70.46 Reservation of power to Council, 70.47 Application to drivers of government vehicles, 70.07 Application to persons riding, driving animals upon roadway, 70.06 Compliance with lawful order of police officer; fleeing, 70.02 Definitions, 70.01 Emergency vehicles or public safety vehicles exempt, 70.05 Freeway use prohibited by pedestrians, bicycles and animals, 70.08 Obedience to school guard, 70.03 Penalty, 70.99 Providing false information to police officer, 70.09 Removal of vehicles after accidents, 70.10 Road workers, motor vehicles and equipment excepted, 70.04 2026 S-57 Index 25 TRAFFIC CODE, (Cont'd) Traffic-Control Devices Alteration, injury, removal of traffic-control devices, 70.30 Authority and considerations for placement of devices, 70.21 Bicycle symbol signal indications, 70.34 Conformity with state manual, 70.20 Driver's duties upon approaching ambiguous or non-working traffic signal, 70.31 Lane-use control signals over individual lanes, 70.26 Obedience to traffic-control devices, 70.23 Pedestrian control signals, 70.27 Posting of signs and signals required, 70.22 Signal preemption devices; prohibitions, 70.33 Through streets; stop and yield right-of-way signs, 70.24 Traffic-control signal terms and lights, 70.25 Unauthorized signs and signals, hiding from view, advertising, 70.29 Unlawful purchase, possession or sale, 70.32 Traffic direction in emergencies, 70.03 TRAFFIC RULES, (See also TRAFFIC CODE) Commercial Drivers, (See COMMERCIAL DRIVERS) Driving to left of center line, 72.005 Driving upon divided roadways, 72.011 Following too closely, 72.010 Hand and arm signals, 72.017 Hazardous or no passing zones, 72.007 Lanes of travel upon roadways, 72.001 Loud noise emanating from a motor vehicle, 72.021 One-way streets and rotary traffic islands, 72.008 Overtaking and passing on the right, 72.004 Parades and assemblages, 72.018 Pedestrians Crossing roadway outside of crosswalk, 72.077 Moving on right half of crosswalk, 72.078 Operation of electric personal assistive mobility devices, 72.085 Pedestrian on bridges or railroad crossings, 72.083 Pedestrian to yield right-of-way to public safety vehicle, 72.081 Pedestrian walking along highway, 72.079 Personal delivery device, operation of on sidewalks and crosswalks, 72.086 Prohibition against soliciting; riding on outside of vehicles, 72.080 Right-of-way in crosswalk, 72.075 Right-of-way of blind person, 72.076 Walking on highway while under the influence, 72.082 2026 S-57 26 Dublin - Index TRAFFIC RULES, (Cont'd) Prohibition against driving upon left side of roadway, 72.006 Prohibitions Driving over fire hose, 72.053 Driving through safety zone, 72.055 Driving upon closed roadway, 72.051 Driving upon sidewalks, bike paths, street lawns or other areas, 72.061 Electronic wireless communication devices, use of by minors or probationary drivers while driving prohibited, 72.065 Entering and exiting controlled-access highway, 72.056 Failure to control; weaving; full time attention; sending, reading, or writing a text message or accessing the internet while driving, 72.058 Following emergency or public vehicle prohibited, 72.052 Littering from motor vehicle, 72.062 Obstructing intersection, crosswalk or grade crossing, 72.057 Obstruction and interference affecting view and control of driver, 72.050 Occupying travel trailer, fifth wheel vehicle, or manufactured or mobile home while in motion, 72.059 Prohibition on placing injurious material on street, 72.054 Squealing tires, "peeling", cracking exhaust noises, 72.060 Stationary public safety vehicle and certain other vehicles, approaching with caution, 72.052 Wearing earplugs or earphones prohibited, 72.063 Railroads; Grade Crossings, (See RAILROADS; GRADE CROSSINGS) Right-of-way Emergency or public safety vehicles at stop signals or signs, 72.033 Operation of vehicle at stop signs and yield signs, 72.032 Right-of-way at intersections, 72.030 Right-of-way of funeral procession, 72.038 Right-of-way of public safety vehicles, 72.034 Right-of-way on roadway, 72.035 Right-of-way when turning left, 72.031 Right-of-way yielded to pedestrian on sidewalk, 72.037 Stop at sidewalk area, 72.036 Rules for driving in marked lanes, 72.009 Rules for starting and backing vehicles, 72.015 Rules for turns at intersections, 72.012 Rules governing overtaking and passing of vehicles, 72.003 Stopping for school bus, 72.020 Toy vehicles on streets, 72.019 Turn and stop signals, 72.016 Turning in roadway prohibited, 72.014 Turning into private driveway, alley or building, 72.013 Vehicles traveling in opposite directions, 72.002 2024 S-55