Explanation
BACKGROUND: In order to improve the efficiency and effectiveness with which repeat code violations are resolved, this ordinance amends the current code to clarify that no provisions of the Columbus City Code shall be construed to prohibit or limit existing remedies available by law, including but not limited to filing a civil complaint for injunctive relief or a criminal misdemeanor complaint in the Environmental Division of the Franklin County Municipal Court.
FISCAL IMPACT: No funding is required for this legislation.
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To supplement the Columbus City Code by the amendment of Sections 701.99, 3305.10, 3305.99, 4509.02, 4509.99 and 4701.99 to clarify that no provisions of the Columbus City Code shall be construed to prohibit or limit existing remedies available by law.
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WHEREAS, there are instances when code violations are repeatedly found on the same property or parcel, and
WHEREAS, the owner or tenant responsible for these violations repeatedly corrects the violations, for a limited time, upon receipt of a violation notice issued by Code Enforcement, and
WHEREAS, these repeat violations have a significant and adverse impact on neighborhoods and communities; and
WHEREAS, in order to improve the efficiency and effectiveness with which repeat code violations are resolved, this ordinance amends the current code to clarify that no provisions of the Columbus City Code shall be construed to prohibit or limit existing remedies available by law, including but not limited to filing a civil complaint for injunctive relief or a criminal misdemeanor complaint in the Environmental Division of the Franklin County Municipal Court, now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That Section 701.99 of the Columbus City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
701.99 - Violation and penalties.
A. Whoever violates the Health, Sanitation and Safety Code, unless specified elsewhere in this code, is guilty of a misd...
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