Explanation
The following legislation seeks to amend Chapter 2155 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, by revising Section 2155.01(h) and Section 2155.06(a) in order to comply with state statutes and regulations pertaining to the manner in which handicapped parking spaces are designated. Currently, the City Code does not conform to the requirements of Ohio Revised Code Sections 4511.69 (E) and 3781.111 (C). This code revision, along with the proper sign posting of the handicapped designated parking spaces, will enable the Columbus Division of Police and the Parking Violations Bureau to resume enforcement of these ordinances.
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To amend Chapter 2155 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, by enacting revised sections 2155.01 (h) and 2155.06 (a) to enable the Columbus Division of Police and the Parking Violations Bureau to resume enforcement of handicapped designated parking space regulations; and to declare an emergency.
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Whereas, the City has been made aware that Section 2155.01(h) is inconsistent with Ohio Revised Code sections 4511.69 (E) and 3781 (C); and
Whereas, the City has determined that revisions to the City Code are necessary to be compliant with state law; and
Whereas, without these changes, the Columbus Division of Police and the Parking Violations Bureau will be unable to enforce the City Code provisions addressing handicapped parking spaces; and
Whereas, the lack of enforcement powers may result in a reduction in the City's ability to accommodate the parking needs of people with disabilities; and
Whereas, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the City of Columbus in that it is immediately necessary to make the aforementioned code changes so that the City may enforce its handicapped parking ordinances at the earliest possible date, thereby preserving the public health, peace, property, safety, and welfare; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
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