Four Demolition Permits Issued on East Livingston Avenue

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1. Applicant and details for 1065, 1071, 1077, 1081 E Livingston demolition permits

   Columbus building permits (live)

   Published October 14, 2026 · Accessed October 14, 2026

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   • The City of Columbus issued four demolition permits on Sept. 2, 2026, to contractor Enviroserve and applicant James L. Hershberger for 1065, 1071, 1077, and 1081 E. Livingston Ave. under permit numbers DEMO2628963, DEMO2629028, DEMO2629026, and DEMO2628967.

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     B1_ALT_ID,SITE_ADDRESS,APPLICANT_BUS_NAME,APPLICANT_FULL_NAME,PERMIT_STATUS,B1_APPL_STATUS,ISSUED_DT,ACA_URL DEMO2629026,1077 E LIVINGSTON AVE,ENVIROSERVE,JAMES L HERSHBERGER,Permit Issued,Issued,2026-09-02T00:00-04:00,https://ca.columbus.gov/permits/urlrouting.ashx?type=1000&Module=Building&capID1=26CAP&capID2=00000&capID3=00W1R&AgencyCode=COLUMBUS DEMO2628963,1065 E LIVINGSTON AVE,ENVIROSERVE,JAMES L HERSHBERGER,Permit Issued,Issued,2026-09-02T00:00-04:00,https://ca.columbus.gov/permits/urlrouting.ashx?type=1000&Module=Building&capID1=26120&capID2=00000&capID3=00046&AgencyCode=COLUMBUS DEMO2628967,1081 E LIVINGSTON AVE,ENVIROSERVE,JAMES L HERSHBERGER,Permit Issued,Issued,2026-09-02T00:00-04:00,https://ca.columbus.gov/permits/urlrouting.ashx?type=1000&Module=Building&capID1=26120&capID2=00000&capID3=00047&AgencyCode=COLUMBUS DEMO2629028,1071 E LIVINGSTON AVE,ENVIROSERVE,JAMES L HERSHBERGER,Permit Issued,Issued,2026-09-02T00:00-04:00,https://ca.columbus.gov/permits/urlrouting.ashx?type=1000&Module=Building&capID1=26CAP&capID2=00000&capID3=00W1T&AgencyCode=COLUMBUS

2. https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-4905.65

   codes.ohio.gov

   Accessed October 20, 2026

   Supporting evidence (2)

   • Under Ohio Revised Code Section 4905.65, local regulations may reasonably restrict the construction, location, or use of a public utility facility, unless that facility is necessary for the service, convenience, or welfare of the public in one or more political subdivisions, is constructed under generally accepted safety standards, and does not unreasonably affect the welfare of the general public.

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     (B) To the extent permitted by existing law a local regulation may reasonably restrict the construction, location, or use of a public utility facility, unless the public utility facility:(1) Is necessary for the service, convenience, or welfare of the public served by the public utility in one or more political subdivisions other than the political subdivision adopting the local regulation; and(2) Is to be constructed in accordance with generally accepted safety standards; and(3) Does not unreasonably affect the welfare of the general public.

   • The statute defines a public utility facility as any electric line having a voltage of 22,000 or more volts used by an electric light company and supporting structures, fixtures, and appurtenances connected to, used in direct connection with, or necessary for the operation or safety of such electric lines.

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     (2) "Public utility facility" means any electric line having a voltage of twenty-two thousand or more volts used or to be used by an electric light company and supporting structures, fixtures, and appurtenances connected to, used in direct connection with, or necessary for the operation or safety of such electric lines.