Explanation
BACKGROUND: As a result of the continued extensive, city-wide, code review process conducted by Lexis-Nexis, a series of code changes were recommended for the code titles under the direction of the Department of Development in an effort to remove errors and conflicts from the Columbus City Codes. These changes are designed not to change the content or intent of the code but rather to correct simple typographical errors and conflicting cross-references when present.
This ordinance authorizes amendments to the Columbus Zoning Code, Title 33, to correct multiple cross-references, mostly referencing the Historic Preservation code chapters, which are now part of the Title 31, Planning and Platting. These proposed code changes also clarify the limited regulatory role governing political signs arising out of multiple court challenges for these types of graphics.
These code changes also repeal Chapter 3523, Urban Homesteading Program, in its entirety, as this program as codified has outdated references and is no longer a functioning program, having been replaced with other programs, services and offices within the Department of Development. In the event such a program was to be reauthorized, the involved code chapter would need to be fully redrafted at that time to comply with the applicable funding guidelines developed and implemented at that point.
FISCAL IMPACT: No funding is required for this legislation.
Title
To amend various code sections in Title 33, Columbus Zoning Code, to correct code cross-references and to repeal Chapter 3523, Urban Homesteading Program, in Title 35, Slum Clearance and Urban Renewal, as the program has outdated references and is no longer a functioning program.
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WHEREAS, as a result of the continued extensive, city-wide, code review process conducted by Lexis-Nexis, a series of code changes were recommended for the code titles under the direction of the Department of Development in an effort ...
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