Explanation
BACKGROUND:
These code changes make minor adjustments to the M-1 and M-2 Manufacturing Districts to correct minor inconsistencies and to add clarification in an attempt to reduce the potential for misinterpretation and misapplication of the Columbus Zoning Code.
The current M-1 and M-2 zoning districts both currently contain a code section that allows for accessory child day care. This code change would delete the erroneous mention of schools and churches in those code sections because schools and churches have never been permitted as primary uses in these districts resulting in confusion and potential misinterpretation of the code. Additionally, a code change is being made to clarify that office uses are in fact a permitted use in the M-2 manufacturing district as they historically have been.
The Columbus Development Commission has reviewed these proposed code changes at its monthly public meeting on April 22, 2004, and has voted to recommend their adoption by City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT: No funding is required for this legislation.
Title
To amend sections 3365.37, 3367.01 and 3367.31 of the Columbus City Codes in order to clarify that office uses are in fact a permitted use in the M-2 manufacturing district as they historically have been and to delete the erroneous mention of schools and churches in the code sections that allow for accessory child day care because schools and churches have never been permitted as a primary use in these districts.
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WHEREAS, these code changes make minor adjustments to the M-1 and M-2 Manufacturing Districts to correct minor inconsistencies and to add clarification in an attempt to reduce the potential for misinterpretation and misapplication of the Columbus Zoning Code; and
WHEREAS, the current M-1 and M-2 zoning districts both currently contain a code section that allows for accessory child day care; and
WHEREAS, this code change would delete the erroneous mention of schools and churches, in the above mentioned code sections, as allowing an associated child cay care center because schools and churches have never been permitted as a primary use in these districts resulting in confusion and potential misinterpretation of the code; and
WHEREAS, additional code changes seek to clarify that office uses are in fact a permitted use in the M-2 manufacturing district as they historically have been; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus Development Commission has reviewed these proposed code changes at its monthly public meeting on April 22, 2004, and has voted to recommend their adoption by City Council; now therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That existing section 3365.37, of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, is hereby amended to read as follows.
3365.37 Child day care.
A child day care center may be an accessory use subject to the requirements of Ohio Revised Code Chapter 5104 and the following additional conditions:
(a) A center shall be associated with and accessory to a less objectionable manufacturing use for employee convenience, a school or a church and be established in a building occupied by the principal use; and
(b) As part of the application for a certificate of zoning clearance, the center operator shall submit a transportation plan which describes in text and plan the manner of child loading and unloading, parking and traffic circulation. The building services administrator shall consult with the transportation administrator concerning the safety of such plan and may modify or deny the application for safety reasons.
Section 2. That existing section 3367.01, of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, is hereby amended to read as follows.
3367.01 M-2 manufacturing district.
In a M-2 Manufacturing District, the following uses are permitted:
(A) One or more uses as specified in C.C. 3367.02 through 3367.085.
(B) Offices.
(B)(C) Accessory uses as specified in this chapter, and
(C)(D) An adult entertainment establishment and an adult store.
All performance standards of this chapter shall apply.
Section 3. That existing section 3367.31, of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, is hereby amended to read as follows.
3367.31 Child day care.
A child day care center may be an accessory use subject to the requirements of Ohio Revised Code Chapter 5104 and the following additional conditions:
(a) A center shall be associated with and accessory to a less objectionable manufacturing use for employee convenience, a school or a church and be established in a building occupied by the principal use; and
(b) As part of the application for a certificate of zoning clearance, the center operator shall submit a transportation plan which describes in text and plan the manner of child loading and unloading, parking and traffic circulation. The building services administrator shall consult with the transportation administrator concerning the safety of such plan and may modify or deny the application for safety reasons.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period provided by law.