Ohio § 4963.42
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4963.42, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4963.42.
Material of all kinds and all permanent structures such as buildings, walls, coal
bins, tunnels, bridges, station shelter sheds, standpipes, signal masts, poles, freight
platforms, and structures of like character, placed adjacent or contiguous to a track
of a railroad by a county, municipal corporation, township, railroad company, other
corporation, or person, shall be not less than eight feet in the clear from the center
of such track, measured horizontally from the track and such lateral clearance shall
be uniformly maintained vertically upward a distance of twenty-one feet from the top
of rail, except in cases in which the public utilities commission finds that such
placement or construction is impracticable. This section does not apply to structures in existence on August 25, 1927. The commission may prescribe rules and regulations governing all such placement
and construction.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4963.42
What does Ohio Revised Code § 4963.42 cover?
Section 4963.42 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 4963.42?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 4963.42 apply to my situation?
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