CODE OF ORDINANCES:  For your convenience, the Marble Cliff Code or Ordinances is available for your review at www.amlegal.com/Marble_Cliff_Oh. The site permits you to search by topic of interest. Because the Code is periodically updated, you may wish to contact Village Hall at 486-6993 for any recent updates.

VARIANCE PROCESS:  All requests for variance must be received by the Fiscal Officer at least 30 days before the monthly Council meeting when Council will consider the request. Contact Village Hall for details or look at VARIANCE Section 154.156 of the ordinances at www.amlegal.com/Marble_Cliff_Oh.

• Download Variance Application Form *

ZONING:  Land usage within the Village is regulated so as to promote and protect the public health, safety, comfort, and general welfare of the community. Zoning ordinances may be reviewed by clicking on www.amlegal.com/Marble_Cliff_Oh.

• Click here for a Zoning Map (2 Megabytes) *

ATTENTION CONTRACTORS: As you work in the Village of Marble Cliff, we ask that you be aware of the following regulations: 

1.    The Village of Marble Cliff prohibits contractor yard signs of any type placed anywhere on the property where you are providing services.

Section 154.125 (I) of the Codified Ordinances of the Village of Marble Cliff provides a penalty of up to $200 per violation per day. 

2.    In the Village of Marble Cliff, any construction work requiring a variance must be completed within one year of the effective date of the ordinance granting the variance or the variance expires and the property owner must seek re-approval. 

3.    All construction activity within the Village of Marble Cliff which creates noise and disruption to the neighborhood must be limited to Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 8:30 AM to 12:00 Noon on Saturday and is prohibited on Sunday. 

4.    The Village of Marble Cliff has a 2% income tax on all income earned while working within the Village of Marble Cliff. The Village’s income tax is administered by the City of Columbus, Income Tax Division. 

ILLICIT DUMPING AND SEWER CONNECTIONS: A clean Village with clean water is a goal of the Village. Citizens are encouraged to report illegal dumping and illicit sewer connections to Village Hall (486-6993) for further investigation. Confidentiality will be maintained.

DIGGING/UTILITY LOCATION:  Before you dig and possibly sever a gas or electrical line, contact OUPS at
 1-800-362-2764 or www.ohioonecall.org. It could save a life!

PERMITS:

• BLOCK PARTY PERMIT:  Closing of a street requires the Village Mayor’s approval. He should be contacted at 486-6993 to discuss the request.
   
• BUILDING PERMIT:  Building permits are required for the construction of any new structure, room addition, renovations, shed over 100 square feet, deck, swimming pool, and commercial tent. If you are planning building improvements or renovations, please contact the Grandview Heights Building and Zoning Department at 481-6204 for information about building permits and the need for a variance. Applications for variances must be filed with the Marble Cliff Fiscal Officer no later than 30 days before the meeting at which Council will consider the request (see VARIANCE PROCESS above). To view the building permit process, click on the following:
  • Residential Building Permit Application Procedure *
  • Zoning Map *
  • Fee Schedule *
     
• BURNING PERMIT:  Open burning is prohibited within Village limits.
   
• BUSINESS PERMIT:  All businesses are required to register with the City of Columbus Tax Division. Home based businesses must also register with the Fiscal Officer at Village Hall.  Click here to download the Home Business Registration Form.
   
• DEMOLITION PERMIT:  Demolition may require a demolition permit before work commences. Contact Village Hall at 486-6993 for details. Click here to download the Wrecking or Demolition Permit.
   
• FENCE PERMIT:  Fences and walls are regulated by the Village and require a permit before construction starts. Fences and walls higher than 4 feet also require a variance. Generally, fences may be constructed of any standard fence material except chain link and may not be electrified or have barbed wire. The smooth finished side must face outward toward neighboring properties. Any below ground electrical fence shall be placed so that it is five feet from side and rear property lines and five feet from the property side of all public sidewalk edges. Contact Village Hall for specific details or look at FENCE Section 154.079 of the ordinance at www.amlegal.com/Marble_Cliff_Oh.
  • Download Fence Permit Form *         
     
• FIRE ALARM PERMIT: Before a fire alarm system is installed, a permit must be obtained from the Grandview Heights Building Department. Homeowners with automatic alarm systems are required to provide a key vault as approved by the Grandview Fire Official.

• GARAGE SALES:  Residents are not required to have a permit to hold a garage sale.
   
• HOME BUSINESSES IN MARBLE CLIFF must complete a Home Business Registration form and file it with the Fiscal Officer.  Click here to download the Home Business Registration Form.
   
• SIGN PERMIT:  Signs are regulated within the Village, including temporary signs. No business advertising signs are permitted on any residential property. Contact Village Hall for specific details or look at SIGN Section 154.125-154.127 of the ordinances at www.amlegal.com/Marble_Cliff_Oh.
  • Download Sign Permit Form *
     
• SWIMMING POOL APPLICATION:  Residents must apply for and receive Council's approval for installation of a swimming pool before seeking a building permit. There will be a
  $100 application fee.

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