Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The purpose of this legislation is provide for the enactment of Chapter 906 of the Columbus City Code, 1959, to regulate the use of the public rights-of-way for non-commercial events. The contents of Chapter 906 are necessary due to the need to regulate events for safety, cleanliness, and flow of pedestrian traffic.
The Director of Public Service shall promulgate rules and regulations in support of this code section.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
Fees will be collected for permits under this section which will offset the permitting and enforcement efforts. There is no net fiscal impact.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested for this ordinance to allow these changes in City Code to be made in order that for reimbursement can be made and be in place by the end of January, 2011.
Title
To enact Chapter 906 of the Columbus City Code, 1959, to regulate the use of public rights-of-way for non commercial events. and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, there is a need to establish a Chapter in the Columbus City Code, 1959 for the purpose of regulating the use of public rights-of-way for non commercial events; and
WHEREAS, this chapter of the City Code, 1959 is necessary for the safety, cleanliness, and flow of traffic at these events; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance establishes language and authorizes the enactment of Chapter 906 of the Columbus City Code, 1959 for the above-described purpose; now therefore;
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Service, in that these changes to the City Code should take place at the earliest possible time in order to enact rules and regulations to provide for the safety of the public, thereby preserving the public health, peace, property, and safety; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That Chapter 906 of the Columbus City Code, 1959 is hereby enacted to read as follows:
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