Explanation
Background: With the adoption of the substantially revised Stormwater Drainage Manual by the Department of Public Utilities in 2006, the floodplain regulations contained in the Columbus Zoning Code and administered by the Department of Building and Zoning Services became only one small part of a larger regulatory framework. A subsequent review of the Department of Building and Zoning Service's operation recommended that the review for floodplain compliance be consolidated into the Department of Public Utilities to ensure the best level of customer service considering the many stormwater related submittals already being required and reviewed by that department.
This code change would move the floodplain regulations from the Columbus Zoning Code, Title 33, into the Public Utilities Code, Title 11 with all other codes administered by the Department of Public Utilities. These changes will not increase or alter in any way the regulatory requirements or create any new regulations, but rather allow for the review of all stormwater related development concerns by one department, thereby eliminating the segmented submittal requirements for this area of regulation.
Fiscal Impact: None
Title
To create Chapter 1150, "Floodplain Management," inside Title 11 of the Columbus City Codes which is administered by the Department of Public Utilities and to delete Chapter 3385, "Floodplain Management," from the Columbus Zoning Code so that floodplain review responsibilities would be consolidated into the Department of Public Utilities.
Body
WHEREAS, the Stormwater Drainage Manual's most recent updates, completed in 2006, is a Rule and Regulation adopted and administered by the Department of Public Utilities that further enhance floodplain regulations currently contained in the Columbus Zoning Code; and
WHEREAS, after a review of the Department of Building and Zoning Service's operation, it was recommended that the floodplain management respons...
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