Explanation
BACKGROUND:
For Columbus and Central Ohio to prosper in this new century, we must take measures today to assure responsible, sustainable growth for our community. One of the most important environmental challenges facing large metropolitan areas is the disposal of refuse in a safe, economical, and visionary manner. A large part of that waste stream is demolition debris, the by-product of a vigorous and growing economy and while every effort is made to find adaptive reuses for older buildings and structures, sometimes demolition is the only recourse. As part of the "Get Green Columbus" program, and in an effort to foster an environment were recycling is considered a primary alternative for the disposal of demolition debris, this proposed code change would require the recycling or reuse of debris generated from the demolition of all commercial and multi-family structures.
The goal of recycling or reusing 25 % percent of such demolition debris not only makes environmental sense, it also makes economic sense, saving space in landfills and reducing disposal costs. This effort will also foster creation of markets for waste so that it can be recycled into new and useful products; thereby allowing for future increases in both the markets for recycled debris as well as a potential increase and expansion of the demolition debris recycling program. The Columbus Building Commission reviewed this ordinance on July 18, 2006, and again at their monthly public meeting on September 19, 2006, at which time the Columbus Building Commission approved this code change and recommended its adoption by City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No funding is required for this legislation.
Title
To modify and amend section 4113.79 of the Columbus Building Code, Title 41, of the Columbus City Code, 1959, in order to set a percentage for the recycling of demolition debris and establish reporting requirements to gauge the success of the program.
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