Explanation
The Current Code does not allow for portaging around low head dams, however portaging around low head dams are a safety necessity and is in integral part of the Olentangy Water Trail. (adopted by City Council in 2007 and funded by City Council in 2013). Many community members have expressed the need for portaging around the low head dams and for associated improvements.
Title
To amend Chapter 921 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, to allow for portaging around low head dams.; and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, current City Code does not allow for portaging around low head dams; and
WHEREAS, the Recreation and Parks Department has advised this Council that portaging around low head dams are a safety necessity and is an integral part of the Olentangy Water Trail; and now therefore
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department because it is immediately necessary to amend Chapter 921 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, to allow for portaging around low head dams; NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS
Section 1. That section 921.01-1 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, is hereby amended to read as follows:
921.01-1 - Vessel and operations on waterways. permanent link to this piece of content
(A)
In all waterways of the city except Griggs, O'Shaughnessy and Hoover Reservoirs and the downtown Scioto River Pool or as otherwise authorized by this chapter, no person shall operate any vessel of:
(1)
Less than eight (8) feet or more than twenty-two (22) feet in length or;
(2)
Less than thirty-six (36) inches in beam or;
(3)
Less than fifty (50) pounds in weight;
(4)
More than ten (10) horsepower.
(B)
Canoes, kayaks, rowing shells, pedal boats and inflatable watercraft bearing a Hull Identification Number (HIN) recognized by the United States Coast Guard as vessels and watercraft are permitted and specifically exempted from the length, beam and weight r...
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