Explanation
BACKGROUND:
Current code requires a 90-day waiting period for locally licensed trade professionals to change the assignment of their license from one company to another except in a few specified limited circumstances. This restriction offers no additional consumer protection and has been found to be overly burdensome for licensed individuals that change employers or company name. This code change will modify this requirement to allow for the transfer of license assignment once every 90 days, thereby striking a balance between allowing for the reassignment of licenses without undue time restrictions while also providing a reasonable period for administrative processing.
A public hearing was held before the Columbus Building Commission on October 15, 2019, whereupon they voted to recommend this proposed code change be forwarded to Columbus City Council for adoption.
A public hearing was held before the Board of Review of General and Limited Sign Erectors on November 5, 2019, whereupon they voted to recommend this proposed code change be forwarded to Columbus City Council for adoption.
A public hearing was held before the Columbus Development Commission on November 14, 2019, whereupon they voted to recommend this proposed code change be forwarded to Columbus City Council for adoption.
FISCAL IMPACT: No funding is required for this legislation.
Title
To amend sections 4114.531 and 4114.933 of City Code Chapter 4114, “License and Registrations - General Provisions,” of the Columbus Building Code and section 3381.20 of Chapter 3381, “Implementation” of the Columbus Zoning Code, to allow for more expedient transfer of professional trade license assignments.
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WHEREAS, current code requires a 90-day waiting period for locally licensed trade professionals to change the assignment of their license from one company to another except in a few specified limited circumstances; and
WHEREAS, this restriction offers no additional consumer protectio...
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