Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This proposed code change deletes a reference to a section of the Ohio Administrative Code that no longer exists as the Ohio Administrative code has been updated so that all codes dealing with noxious weeds and rank growth are in one code section. This code change ensures that the local code reflects this consolidation of state code and that the Ohio Administrative Code reference that remains in the Columbus City Codes is correct.
The ordinance also adds poison sumac and pokeberry, also know as inkberry, to the local list of prohibited noxious weeds as these plants can produce sever allergic reactions in members of the community and otherwise pose a nuisance when cultivated or simply allowed to grow.
These code changes were reviewed by the Columbus Property Maintenance Appeals Board at their December 14, 2009, meeting and recommended these code changes for adoption by Columbus City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
Title
To amend Columbus City Code Sections 703.24, 709.01 and 709.03, dealing with the definition of weeds in Title 7, "Health, Sanitation and Safety Code", in order to correct a reference to an Ohio Administrative Code Section and to add poison sumac and pokeberry to the list of Prohibited Noxious Weeds in the City of Columbus.
Body
WHEREAS, this proposed code change deletes a reference to a section of the Ohio Administrative Code that no longer exists as the Ohio Administrative code has been updated so that all codes dealing with noxious weeds and rank growth are in one code section; and
WHEREAS, this code change ensures that the local code reflects this consolidation of state code and that the Ohio Administrative Code reference that remains in the Columbus City Codes is correct; and
WHEREAS, the ordinance also adds poison sumac and pokeberry, also know as inkberry, to the local list of prohibited noxious weeds as these plants can produce sever allergic reactions in members of the communit...
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