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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY OF GAHANNA CODE PART ELEVEN PLANNING AND ZONING CHAPTER SECTION 1165.07 - TEMPORARY SIGNS - Clarifying Sign Placement, Types and Duration
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WHEREAS, the Department of Planning considered a series of changes to sections of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Gahanna to clarify requirements and streamline the permitting experience for internal and external customers; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 12, 2023, during a regular meeting session, to consider the Department’s recommended changes; said meeting held pursuant to notice and according to law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended amending Chapter 1165.07 to remove the word “consecutive” from the useful life span section of the code, clarify sign placement is from right-of-way, cardboard/posterboard/paper signs only permitted in residential areas, and duration for plastic signs increased from 30 days in a six-month period to 30 days in a four-month period; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on _____, 2023 to consider public input on the recommended changes; said meeting held pursuant to notice as required by Charter Section 11.05.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, COUNTY OF FRANKLIN, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That City Code Chapter 1165.07 - Temporary Signs - is hereby amended as set forth in EXHIBIT A, attached hereto and made a part herein.
Section 2. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect after passage by this Council and 30 days after date of signature of approval by the Mayor.