Explanation
1. BACKGROUND:
In a continued effort to improve operational efficiencies, provide better services to the public, and to streamline government organization and communication, it was determined that the Department of Public Service needs to make updates to the existing Chapter 4309 - Traffic Standards Code of the Columbus City Codes 1959, as amended.
The purpose of this legislation is to enact, amend, and repeal various sections of Chapter 4309 Traffic Standards Code of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, as amended, to modernize the Traffic Standards Code to reflect current traffic study practices that promote roadway safety for all road users. This includes updating requirements for when a traffic study is required, what level of study is required, and how to address pedestrian safety improvements within the right-of-way. The ordinance also authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Service to promulgate rules and regulations associated with the creation of traffic impact studies and traffic access studies.
2. FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with this code change.
Title
To enact, amend, and repeal various sections of Chapter 4309 of the Columbus City Codes to update requirements for when a traffic study is required, what level of study is required, and how to address pedestrian safety improvements within the right-of-way; and to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to promulgate rules and regulations thereunder.
Body
WHEREAS, in a continued effort to improve operational efficiencies, provide better services to the public, and to streamline government organization and communication, it was determined that the Department of Public Service needs to make updates to the existing Chapter 4309 Traffic Standards Code of the Columbus City Codes 1959, as amended; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to enact the following sections of the Columbus City Codes: 4309.04, 4309.06, 4309.08; and
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