City Code Violation Quiz
How familiar are you with the Columbus City Code for residential neighborhoods? To avoid violations, consider taking this quiz to learn more about compliance and to keep Berwick one of the most admired and safest neighborhoods in the city.
1. It’s been years since I’ve been able to drive my 1988 BMW E28 but despite that it’s a neighborhood jewel. I have it parked securely in my driveway and take care to cover it in the winter, so all is good. T or F
2. Many of my neighbors have spray painted their addresses at the curb but I want something a little fancy and bigger is better. T or F
3. Berwick streets are full of leisure and sports activity with increasing numbers of walkers, runners, bikers, STROLLERS and skaters. I should find another place to park my commercial vehicle, trailer and RV. T or F
4. What a weekend! My garage junk is cleared, the yard work is bagged and at the curb. I’ll try to call the city for bulk pickup on Thursday. T or F
5. My House, My Rules. T or F
City Code Violations Quiz Answers
1. FALSE. Parking or keeping unlicensed and/or obviously damaged or inoperable motor vehicles on a property is a city code violation. (Code 3342.225)
2. TRUE. Codes regarding the proper installment and size of a legal address is critical to fire prevention rather than style. Legal address numbers should be posted at the property, at least four inches high and visible from the sidewalk and street. (Code 4525.09/907.05)
3. TRUE. As a matter of safety, the Columbus city code prohibits the improper parking of boats, campers, commercial and recreational vehicles and trailers on residential streets. (Code 3342.22) Parking is also prohibited on grass, dirt and other non-hardened surfaces. (Code 3342.24)
4. FALSE. Garbage, junk, yard waste and other approved items for weekly and bulk pickup should be placed to the curb No Earlier than 6 pm the day before. Garbage and recycling bins should be returned to property at end of day. (Codes 4525.11/ 707.03/ 709.03) Exterior features such as porches and downspouts are required to be properly maintained. Additionally, the storage of junk, roofs, chimneys, concrete work and doors, windows, gutters car parts, salvage, tires and interior furniture on exterior property is prohibited. (Codes 4525.01/.02/.03/.08/.11/.14 & 3332.289)
5. Sorta TRUE & Sorta FALSE. City codes exist not for harassment but to maintain the integrity and livelihood of neighborhoods. To avoid violations, roofs, chimneys, concrete work and doors, windows, gutters and downspouts are required to be properly maintained. exterior features such as porches, s Additionally, the storage of junk, car parts, salvage, tires and interior furniture on exterior property is prohibited. (Code 4525.01/ .02/.03/.08/.11/.14 & 3332.289)