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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND PART NINE, STREETS AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE, CHAPTER 913, LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS, OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA.
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WHEREAS, the Administration is bringing forward a sidewalk maintenance program in order to update applicable standards for compliance, and guidelines for sidewalk repairs and replacement; and
WHEREAS, the new program will require updates to multiple code sections; and
WHEREAS, proposed changes to Chapter 913, Landscaping Requirements, will add specific references to sidewalks and multi-use paths in order to clarify instances of when and how the City may take action to address street trees; and
WHEREAS, the proposed changes will also replace the list of injurious plants to be referenced in the Comprehensive Landscape Plan, which has been reviewed by the Landscape Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, COUNTY OF FRANKLIN, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That Chapter 913, Landscaping Requirements, of Title One, Street and Sidewalk Areas, of Part Nine, Streets and Public Services Code, of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Gahanna, is hereby amended as set forth in EXHIBIT A, attached hereto.
Section 2. That existing Chapter 913, Landscaping Requirements, of Title One, Street and Sidewalk Areas, of Part Nine, Streets and Public Services Code, of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Gahanna, or any Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed.
Section 3. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect after passage by this Council and 30 days after date of signature approval by the Mayor.