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TO AMEND THE BUILDING AND ZONING FEE SCHEDULE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, the recently adopted Building and Zoning Fee Schedule charges a flat fee for new construction and additions based upon square footage but there was an error recognized in the formula that calculates these flat fees; and
WHEREAS, the Public Service Department requests to revise the Building and Zoning Fee Schedule; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable to expedite the adoption in order to correct the schedule as soon as possible to avoid confusion and charging incorrect fees, and all for the preservation of the public peace, property, health, safety and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, COUNTY OF FRANKLIN, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That the Building and Zoning Fee Schedule is hereby amended as set forth in EXHIBIT A, attached hereto and made a part herein.
Section 2. That, for the 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.