City of Columbus - File #: 1550-2004

• File #: 1550-2004
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 8/27/2004
• In control: Rules & Reference Committee
• On agenda: 10/4/2004
• Final action: 10/5/2004
• Title: To supplement the Columbus City Codes, 1959, effective July 1, 2004 by enactment of Section 2105.25 titled No Engine Braking Zones, which will authorize the Public Service Director to establish "No Engine Braking" zones for the protection of the public.
• Sponsors: Maryellen O'Shaughnessy

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/5/2004	1	MAYOR	Signed
10/5/2004	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
10/4/2004	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
10/4/2004	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
9/27/2004	1	Columbus City Council	Read for the First Time
9/17/2004	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
9/17/2004	1	Service Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
9/16/2004	1	SERVICE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
9/16/2004	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
9/15/2004	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
9/10/2004	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
9/8/2004	1	Service Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
8/27/2004	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation

Background:  The following legislation amends the Columbus City Codes, 1959, by enacting a new section of Columbus City Code, Section 2105.25, which authorizes the Public Service Director to designate areas of the city as "NO ENGINE BRAKING" zones.  Some trucks, especially semi-tractor trailers, are equipped with a special braking system that uses engine compression to slow the vehicle.  These braking systems, called "Jake Brakes," make loud popping noises that create excessive noise and are often objectionable to the general public.  The use of these braking systems within areas that are primarily residential in nature adversely affects the quality of life within these areas.  The proposed new code section will allow the Public Service Director, upon determining that the frequent use of these braking systems within specific residential areas is detrimental to the area, to establish "NO ENGINE BRAKING" zones.  Upon passage of this legislation the first area to be designated a 'NO ENGINE BRAKING" zone will be at the exit ramps to Neil Avenue from I-670.  The Ohio Department of Transportation will install the appropriate signing on these I-670 ramps upon establishment of these zones.

Fiscal Impact:  No Fiscal Impact.

Title

To supplement the Columbus City Codes, 1959, effective July 1, 2004 by enactment of Section 2105.25 titled No Engine Braking Zones, which will authorize the Public Service Director to establish "No Engine Braking" zones for the protection of the public.

Body

WHEREAS, some trucks, especially semi-tractor trailers, are equipped with a special braking system that uses engine compression to slow the vehicle; and

WHEREAS, these braking systems, called "Jake Brakes," make loud popping noises that create excessive noise and are often objectionable to the general public; and

WHEREAS, the use of these braking systems within areas that are primarily residential in nature adversely affects the quality of life within these areas; and

WHEREAS, there is a need to regulate the areas where these engine braking systems may be used for the protection of the general public, now, therefore;

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:

SECTION 1.  That Columbus City Code shall be amended with the addition of Section 2105.25, entitled No Engine Braking Zones as follows:

2105.25      No Engine Braking Zones

The service director shall establish No Engine Braking zones of such kind and character and at such locations as he may deem necessary for the protection of the public.

SECTION 2.       That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.