Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance revises sections of Columbus Zoning Code Chapter 3391, “Nonconformities,” in order to improve readability and clarify intent.
The Columbus Development Commission voted to recommend approval (5-0) of this Zoning Code revision at its monthly public hearing on November 14, 2013.
FISCAL IMPACT: No funding is required for this legislation.
Title
To amend sections of Chapter 3391, "Nonconformities," of the Columbus Zoning Code, in order to clarify the rebuild requirements in the case of a conforming building with a nonconforming use.
Body
WHEREAS, this ordinance revises portions of Columbus Zoning Code Chapter 3391, “Nonconformities,” which regulates nonconforming structures, uses, and parcels; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 3391 was recently revised under Ordinance No. 2323-2012, passed December 10, 2012; and
WHEREAS, the meaning of one sentence is unclear in section 3391.05, Limits to modifications of nonconforming structures, part (B); and
WHEREAS, this revision will modify that sentence to better express its intended meaning, which was based on the premise that a nonconforming use does not cause its structure to be nonconforming; and
WHEREAS, this revision will clarify that a conforming structure is not subject to the rebuild limitations of nonconforming structures even if that conforming structure houses a nonconforming use; and
WHEREAS, other non-substantive changes to wording are included to improve readability and clarify intent; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus Development Commission voted to recommend approval (5-0) of this Zoning Code revision at its monthly public meeting on November 14, 2013; now, therefore:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the existing Section 3391.01 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, is hereby amended to read as follows:
3391.01 Purpose and definitions.
The purpose of this chapter is to regulate Nonconforming Uses, Nonconforming Structures, and Nonconfor...
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