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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA CHAPTER 147 - BOARD OF ZONING AND BUILDING APPEALS, CHAPTER 770 - PROPERTY APPEALS BOARD, AND CHAPTER SECTION 1117.09 - APPEALS
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WHEREAS, the Department of Law has reviewed the appeals procedures for the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals and Property Appeals Board and proposes amendments to the Codified Ordinances of the City of Gahanna to address inconsistencies in filing requirements and to clarify costs and procedure; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Law recommends codifying the existing fees set at $50 for filing an appeal through Property Appeals Board and $200 for filing an appeal through the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals, and to incentivize settlement, it is proposed to make fees refundable prior to hearings; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Law recommends amending code to clarify the form of the appeal and the standard of review.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, COUNTY OF FRANKLIN, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That the Codified Ordinances of the City of Gahanna Chapter 147 - Board of Zoning and Building Appeals is hereby amended as set forth in EXHIBIT A, attached hereto and made a part herein.
Section 2. That the Codified Ordinances of the City of Gahanna Chapter 770 - Property Appeals Board is hereby amended as set forth in EXHIBIT B, attached hereto and made a part herein.
Section 3. That the Codified Ordinances of the City of Gahanna Chapter Section 1117.09 - Appeals is hereby amended as set forth in EXHIBIT C, attached hereto and made a part herein.
Section 4. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect after passage by this Council and 30 days after signature of approval by the Mayor.