Explanation
BACKGROUND: This proposed code change updates Title 7 of the Columbus City Code by creating definitions of alley, right of way, sidewalk and modifying the definition of street and person, broadening the definition of who is in charge or control of a property and modifying and adding sub-sections covering Sanitary maintenance of premises, Standards relative to solid waste, Standards relative to noxious weeds, Standards relative to rodents, insects, vermin and other pests and code violations dealing with solid waste and noxious weeds within a right of way abutting the premise(s) and/or property of an owner or person having charge.
These code changes were reviewed by the Columbus Property Maintenance Appeals Board at their May 14, 2012 meeting and recommended these code changes for adoption by Columbus City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT: No funding is required for this legislation.
Title
To amend Columbus City Code Sections 701.07, 703.02, 703.17, 703.19, 703.20, 707.03 and 709.03 dealing with the definition of standards relative to sanitary maintenance of premises, solid waste, noxious weeds and rodents, insects, vermin and other pests in Title 7, “Health, Sanitation and Safety Code”.
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WHEREAS, this code change creates or updates definitions of alley, right of way, sidewalk and modifying the definition of street and person, broadening the definition of who is in charge or control of a property and modifying and adding sub-sections covering Standards relative to solid waste, Standards relative to noxious weeds and code violations dealing with solid waste and noxious weeds within a right of way abutting the premise(s) and/or property of an owner, or person having charge; and
WHEREAS, these code changes were reviewed by the Columbus Property Maintenance Appeals Board at their May 14, 2012, meeting and recommended these code changes for adoption by Columbus City Council; Now Therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
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