Ohio Rev. Code § 971.03
Application of chapter
September 30, 2008 House Bill 323 - 127th General Assembly This chapter does not apply to any of the following: (A) The enclosure of lots in municipal corporations; (B) The enclosure of adjoining properties that are laid out into lots outside of municipal corporations; (C) Fences that are required to be constructed by persons or corporations owning, controlling, or managing a railroad pursuant to Chapter 4959. of the Revised Code.