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TO AUTHORIZE THE PLACEMENT OF SIGNAGE WITHIN THE RIGHT OF WAY FOR GAHANNA GRILL, 82 GRANVILLE STREET; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, the Gahanna Grill has made application to the City of Gahanna to allow a sign within the right of way; and
WHEREAS, this variance to code is necessary due to the widening of Granville Street several years ago which made the existing sign a non conforming use; and
WHEREAS, Planning Commission at their regular meeting held April 10, 2002, recommended to Council that approval be granted for the location of this sign within the right of way; and
WHEREAS, signage approval will aid drivers and pedestrians in finding this business to our city and it is important to maintain the flow of traffic in that area, all for the preservation of the public peace, health, safety and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That under authority of Section 1103.02 this Council hereby concurs with Planning Commission to grant variation from and exception to Section 1165.08(a), Prohibited Uses, to allow a projecting sign to extend into the right of way for property located at 82 Granville Street.
Section 2. That this approval is for the location of the sign and does not approve the design which was approved by Planning Commission in a separate action.
Section 3. That, for reasons set forth in the preamble hereinabove, this ordinance is declared emergency legislation and shall be in full force and effect after passage by this Council and on date of signature approval by the Mayor.