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YouTubeSo here's the deal, 2 Columbus city overhead bucket trucks are doing maintenance at the intersection of Rich and Mcdowell streets. I lease all the property on the southern edge of my block which includes a small old Church which is now artist studio space. One of the trucks is parked on the front lawn of the studio building blocking the front door and the 16,000 pound truck has created huge depressions in the lawn and has left wide black tire scuff marks on the walk way leading to the front door. I go out and confront the workers and the "supervisor" tells me that the city technically owns 15 feet from the sidewalk into the property and that's how it is all over the city. I tried to argue with the man but it went no where. So i gave an example of my building which i own and its only 10 feet from the sidewalk. "So technically the city owns five feet of my living room?" Is what I asked and he said yes! I told him to brush up on his easement guidelines and asked the trucks to move and left. Does anyone have any clarification on this? Im just curious. He also told me that the city made a women remove 800,000 dollars in landscaping, i asked how much landscaping and he said about 15ftx100ft. Who in the hell spends 800 grand on 1500 sqft of landscaping ?!?! I cant stand being lied to especially by city employees. I would think something like that would have been in the news....
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CDS sherman
East Franklinton
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CDS sherman
East Franklinton
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i hope im not coming across a being bitch but the thought of the city owning 5 feet of my living room has got my attention. i have never heard of such a thing. plus after 2 or 3 years on this site i just learned how to post a new thread! look out walker...lol
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lifeliberty
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that doesn't sound right to me. if they owned it then why do you pay taxes on it? it's probably some kind of eminent domain deal where they have the right to access? I don't really know, but that's the only way I can see it. I would also think they should be liable for any damage done to the property.
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gramarye
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First I've heard of anything of the kind.
If you're going to pursue it, I'd also look to the possibility that what he's referring to isn't an easement, if the city workers were really in fact city workers, not private utility company workers. There might be some municipal ordinance governing general rights of entry that still doesn't amount to an easement. Just thinking out loud.
If you're not thinking this rises to the level where you're going to be hiring an attorney to investigate on your behalf, you might also consider giving the city attorney a call. Obviously, you'll be getting the other side of the story then rather than an advocate for your own cause, but if they can cite you an ordinance or something that gets you started, that could still be helpful. And, of course, in an organization as big as Columbus, it's possible that they'll never have heard of any such authority and wonder what the heck people were doing.
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CDS sherman
East Franklinton
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they were real quick to move the trucks, they didn't argue about that. the guy seemed like a boob and didnt really know what he was talking about. i felt like i was getting the women in the car dealership bit but the salesman just got off the short bus....
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CDS sherman
East Franklinton
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gramarye wrote >>
First I've heard of anything of the kind.
If you're going to pursue it, I'd also look to the possibility that what he's referring to isn't an easement, if the city workers were really in fact city workers, not private utility company workers. There might be some municipal ordinance governing general rights of entry that still doesn't amount to an easement. Just thinking out loud.
If you're not thinking this rises to the level where you're going to be hiring an attorney to investigate on your behalf, you might also consider giving the city attorney a call. Obviously, you'll be getting the other side of the story then rather than an advocate for your own cause, but if they can cite you an ordinance or something that gets you started, that could still be helpful. And, of course, in an organization as big as Columbus, it's possible that they'll never have heard of any such authority and wonder what the heck people were doing.oh im not going to pursue anything... they were city workers and offered an inspector to come out. i told them no. im not really that upset but was confused on the 15 foot deal. i would think that if that was really true that they would have not moved the trucks. but they instantly moved them which tells me they were in the wrong. so basically if i lived on Neil ave and i woke up and a city cherry picker is parked in my front yard blocking my front door that's ok? ridiculous....
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misskitty
Columbus
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The impression I have always had is that they own the land between the street and the sidewalk and that’s it. I did not think it was more I mean if you have a water main break in your front lawn it’s the owners responsibility to fix it. But if it is at the curb it’s the cities.
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Analogue Kid
5th by West-Northwest
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What does your property look like on the Franklin County Auditor's GIS system? You can kind of get a good idea as to where your parcel ends and the city begins by checking that out. For some people the line is at the curb, others at the edge of the sidewalk, still others may have more.
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kessler
Georgian Heights
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From the city of columbus frequently asked questions area.
One of your crews was out here and my sidewalk/driveway/yard needs to be repaired. When are you sending them back to finish?
How long ago was the crew at your property?
Normally, the crews need to wait 6 weeks (or longer in winter weather) to allow the ground to settle before they can make repairs to your sidewalk/driveway/yard.
If it has been in excess of 6 weeks...
Our Distribution office can help you. Their number is 645-7788Posted 2 years ago # -
Rockmastermike
CORNspiracy HQ
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your property line is your property line. Period. Any easements for road widening or whatever are handled by redrawing the property line with a deed modification of the legal description of the property. If your property line is on the curb then you own to the curb.
Call the 311 line and file a claim for damages.
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Matthew
Hilltop
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My neighbors refuse to discipline their brats who have broken some branches off of the tree in front of my house between the city sidewalk and street. Also, the tree's roots are getting into my sewer. I found out from the city that it is my tree to maintain, and they are not liable for the roots in the sewer. However, if I cut the tree down it will be a felony due to the cost of replacement since it is so large and old. Typical made up bs IMO.
All cities twist it to fit their own needs. Hire an attorney.
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