Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The purpose of this legislation is to amend parking regulations of the city of Columbus, Ohio to restrict vehicles parking over the curb onto the street lawn area, on a shared-use path, and to prohibit vehicles parking in a bike lane. Vehicles parking over the curb in the street lawn area between the roadway curb and the sidewalk or right-of-way line damage street trees, cause rutting that may collect rain water and promote mosquito populations, and otherwise cause degradation in the aesthetic appeal of public streets. Vehicles parking on a shared-use path or in a bike lane are a danger to bicyclists lawfully riding on a shared-use path or in a bike lane. Warnings will be issued to violators for the first 30 days following the effective date of this legislation.
On May 8, 2012, the Transportation and Pedestrian Commission reviewed and recommended adoption of this legislation.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
There is no cost to the city of Columbus at this time.
Title
To amend Chapter 2151 and Chapter 2150 for consideration of preserving the condition of public streets and greater bikeway connectivity and safety.
Body
WHEREAS, the condition of public streets, including the street lawn area along curbed roadways impacts the public health, safety and welfare in the city of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, vehicles parking over the curb and onto the street lawn area causes damage and other harm to the public roadway right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, vehicles parking on a shared-use path or in a bike lane block the safe travel of bicycles; and
WHEREAS, the city of Columbus finds it in the best interest of the community to prohibit such types of parking; now therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That Chapter 2151 of the Columbus City Code, 1959 is hereby amended as shown in the Attachment file identified as 1465-2012 Chapter 2151 Amendment.DOC.
SECTION 2. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force...
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