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11-25 Ordinance No. Passed ,
ADOPTING AND ENACTING A SUPPLEMENT (S-56) TO
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE
CITY OF DUBLIN, OHIO
WHEREAS, American Legal Publishing Corporation of Cincinnati, Ohio has completed
the current supplement (S-56) to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dublin, which
contains all ordinances of a general and permanent nature enacted by the City of Dublin
through December 9, 2024; and
WHEREAS, American Legal Publishing Corporation has recommended the revision or
addition of certain sections of the Code of Ordinances, which are based on or make
reference to sections of the Ohio Revised Code; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Legislative Authority to accept these updated sections
in accordance with the changes of the law of the State of Ohio through June 26, 2024.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Dublin, State of
Ohio, _"I__ of the elected members concurring, that:
Section 1. The current supplement (S-56) to the Dublin Code of Ordinances as
submitted by American Legal Publishing Corporation of Cincinnati, Ohio, and as on file
with the Clerk of Council, be and the same hereby is adopted by reference as if set out
in its entirety.
Section 2. Such supplement shall be deemed published as of the day of its adoption
and approval by the Legislative Authority, and the Clerk of Council is hereby authorized
and ordered to insert such supplement into the copy of the Code of Ordinances kept on
file in the Office of the Clerk of Council.
Section 3. This Ordinance is effective upon passage, in accordance with Section
4.04(a)(5) of the Revised Charter.
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Mayor - Presiding Officer
ATTEST:
Cl of Co“incil
To: Members of City Council
From:
Yazan Ashrawi, Assistant Law Director
Jennifer Delgado, Clerk of Council
Date: April 16, 2025
Re: Ordinance 11-25 – Dublin Codified Ordinances Update
Summary
The attached ordinance adopts a supplement (S-56) to the Dublin Code of Ordinances. This
supplement includes local legislation approved by City Council through December 9, 2024, and
State legislation current through June 26, 2024.
Recommendation
Staff recommends Council approve Ordinance 11-25 at the second reading/public hearing on May
5, 2025. Per the Charter, a recodification is effective upon passage.
Legislative Services
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SUMMARY OF NEW MATTER
CONTAINED IN THE 2025 S-56 SUPPLEMENT
FOR THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF DUBLIN
New matter in the Codified Ordinances of Dublin, Ohio, as contained in the 2025 S-56
Supplement therefor, includes legislation regarding:
Section R.C. Section New or amended matter regarding:
70.01 4511.01 Definitions.
70.02 2921.331 Compliance with lawful order of police officer; fleeing.
70.10 4513.66 Removal of vehicles after accidents.
73.19 4511.251 Street racing, stunt driving and street takeovers prohibited.
111.09 4301.62 Open container prohibited.
133.03 2907.04 Unlawful sexual conduct with a minor.
133.04 2907.06 Sexual imposition.
135.02 2903.06, 2903.08 Vehicular homicide; vehicular manslaughter; vehicular
assault.
137.10 2923.126 Concealed handgun licenses; possession of a revoked
suspended license; additional restrictions; posting of signs
prohibiting possession.
138.01 2925.01 Definitions related to drug offenses.
138.02 2925.03 Trafficking in controlled substances; gift of marihuana.
(Repealed)
138.02 3780.36, 3780.99 Adult use cannabis control; limitations on conduct by
individuals
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DUBLIN, OHIO
Instruction Sheet
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TITLE III: ADMINISTRATION CODE
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15 through 16J 15 through 16B
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91, 92 91, 92
92U through 96 92U through 96
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31, 32 31, 32
TITLE VII: TRAFFIC CODE
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13, 14 13, 14
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TITLE IX: GENERAL REGULATIONS
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TITLE XIII: GENERAL OFFENSES
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CITY OF DUBLIN, OHIO
CODE OF ORDINANCES
2025 S-56 Supplement contains:
Local legislation current through 12-9-24, and
State legislation current through 6-26-24
Published by:
AMERICAN LEGAL PUBLISHING
525 Vine Street h Suite 310 h Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
800-445-5588 h www.amlegal.com
DUBLIN, OHIO
Instruction Sheet
2025 S-56 Supplement
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VOLUME I
Title page Title page
City Officials City Officials
ADOPTING ORDINANCE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1, 2 1, 2
TITLE III: ADMINISTRATION CODE
9 through 10B 9, 10
15 through 16J 15 through 16B
29 through 32 29 through 32
91, 92 91, 92
92U through 96 92U through 96
99 through 102B 99 through 102B
102I through 102N 102I through 102N
TITLE V: PUBLIC WORKS
19, 20 19, 20
31, 32 31, 32
TITLE VII: TRAFFIC CODE
7 through 12 7 through 12
13, 14 13, 14
79, 80 79, 80
93 through 98 93 through 98
TITLE IX: GENERAL REGULATIONS
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46C through 46L 46C through 46L-2
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TITLE XI: BUSINESS REGULATIONS
1, 2 1, 2
17 through 18B 17 through 18B
77, 78 77, 78
TITLE XIII: GENERAL OFFENSES
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71 through 74B 71 through 74B
104E through 106 104E through 106
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CITY OF DUBLIN, OHIO
CODE OF ORDINANCES
VOLUME I
2025 S-56 Supplement contains:
Local legislation current through 12-9-24, and
State legislation current through 6-26-24
Published by:
AMERICAN LEGAL PUBLISHING
525 Vine Street h Suite 310 h Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
800-445-5588 h www.amlegal.com
CITY OFFICIALS
CITY OF DUBLIN, OHIO
(December 31, 2024)
COUNCIL
Chris Amorose Groomes, Mayor
Christina Alutto, Vice-Mayor
Cathy De Rosa
Jane Fox
Andy Keeler
Amy Kramb
John Reiner
Jennifer Delgado, Clerk of Council
ADMINISTRATION
Megan D. O’Callaghan City Manager
[Vacant] Law Director
[Vacant] Deputy City Manager
Matthew L. Stiffler Chief Financial Officer/Director of Finance
Justin Paez Chief of Police
Lindsay Weisenauer Director of Communications and Marketing
Jennifer M. Rauch Director of Community Planning & Development
Jeremiah Gracia Director of Economic Development
Paul A. Hammersmith Director of Engineering
Jennifer L. Miglietti Director of Human Resources
Brandon Brown Chief Innovation & Technology Officer
Matthew C. Earman Director of Parks and Recreation
Jay R. Anderson Director of Public Service
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Ordinance No. 06-24
ADOPTING AND ENACTING A SUPPLEMENT (S-55)
TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
FOR THE CITY OF DUBLIN, OHIO
WHEREAS, American Legal Publishing Corporation of Cincinnati, Ohio has completed the current
supplement (S-55) to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dublin, which contains all ordinances of a
general and permanent nature enacted by the City of Dublin through December 11, 2023; and
WHEREAS, American Legal Publishing Corporation has recommended the revision or addition of
certain sections of the Code of Ordinances, which are based on or make reference to sections of the Ohio
Revised Code; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Legislative Authority to accept these updated sections in
accordance with the changes of the law of the State of Ohio through June 30, 2023.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Dublin, State of Ohio,
7 of the elected members concurring, that:
SECTION 1. The current supplement (S-55) to the Dublin Code of Ordinances as submitted by
American Legal Publishing Corporation of Cincinnati, Ohio, and as on file with the Clerk of Council,
be and the same hereby is adopted by reference as if set out in its entirety.
SECTION 2. Such supplement shall be deemed published as of the day of its adoption and approval
by the Legislative Authority, and the Clerk of Council is hereby authorized and ordered to insert such
supplement into the copy of the Code of Ordinances kept on file in the Office of the Clerk of Council.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance is effective upon passage, in accordance with Section 4.04(a)(5) of
the Revised Charter.
Passed this 6th day of May , 2024.
/s/ Chris Amorose Groomes
Mayor - Presiding Officer
ATTEST:
/s/ Jennifer Delgado
Clerk of Council
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHARTER
Chapter
TITLE I: GENERAL PROVISIONS
10. General Provisions
11. Official Standards
TITLE III: ADMINISTRATION
30. City Council
31. City Officials
32. Departments, Boards, and Commissions
33. Human Resources Policies
34. Open Meetings
35. Taxation and Finance
36. Emergency Management
37. Contracting and Competitive Bidding
38. Income Tax Regulations (Effective January 1, 2016)
TITLE V: PUBLIC WORKS
50. Garbage
51. Sewer Regulations
Appendix: Sewer Applications
52. Water
53. Stormwater Management and Stream Protection
TITLE VII: TRAFFIC CODE
70. General Provisions
71. Licensing Provisions
72. Traffic Rules
73. Motor Vehicle Crimes
74. Equipment and Loads
75. Bicycles, Motorcycles and Recreational Vehicles
76. Parking Regulations
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Chapter
TITLE IX: GENERAL REGULATIONS
90. Alarm Systems
91. Animals
92. Cemeteries
93. Fire Prevention
94. Health and Sanitation
95. Nuisances; Weeds
96. Parks and Recreation
97. Streets and Sidewalks
98. Right-of-Way Management
99. Wireless Communications Regulations
100. Cable Service and Competitive Video Service
TITLE XI: BUSINESS REGULATIONS
110. General Licensing Provisions
111. Alcoholic Beverages
112. Amusements
113. Child Day-Care Centers
114. Oil and Gas Well Drilling
115. Peddlers and Solicitors
116. Seasonal Businesses
117. [Reserved]
118. [Reserved]
119. Yard Sales
120. Sexually Oriented Business Establishments
121. Medical and Adult-Use Marijuana
122. Short-Term Rental Operations
TITLE XIII: GENERAL OFFENSES
130. General Provisions
131. Offenses Against Property
132. Offenses Against Public Peace
133. Offenses Against Morals
134. Gambling
135. Offenses Against Persons
136. Offenses Against Justice and Administration
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CHAPTER 32: DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Section
Department of Public Safety
32.01 Uniforms and equipment
32.02 Auxiliary Police Force
32.03 Law Enforcement Trust Fund
32.04 Mandatory Drug Fine Fund
32.05 Enforcement and Education Fund
32.06 Community Service Officer program
32.07 Law Enforcement Custodial Fund
Estate Benefits and Gifts Commission
32.15 Creation
32.16 Membership
Records Commission
32.30 Definition
32.31 Establishment
32.32 Membership
32.33 Duties
Bridge Street District Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council
32.75 Creation; membership
32.76 Re-evaluation
32.77 Annual inspections
Appendix: Functional Organizational Chart
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
§ 32.01 UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT.
(A)The municipality shall furnish to all newly hired full-time police officers such uniform and basic
equipment to be used by the officer in the performance of his duties as a police officer of the
municipality as shall be prescribed by Council.
(B)The total expenditure by the municipality in connection with the purchase and issuance of the
basic uniform and the total expenditure by the municipality in connection with the purchase and issuance
of basic equipment shall not exceed the amounts as provided therefor by Council.
(C)All items of the basic uniform and of equipment issued to newly hired full-time police officers
of the municipality as provided in division (A) above, all items of basic uniform issued to police officers
presently employed by the municipality on a full-time basis together with all items of the uniform and
equipment previously issued to police officers presently employed by the municipality, shall be and
remain the property of the municipality. At the time of issuance of such items of uniform and/or
equipment, the officer shall sign a receipt for same to the Finance Director. When the officer terminates
service as a police officer of the municipality, all items of uniform and equipment issued to him shall be
returned to the Finance Director. Whenever, in the opinion of the Police Chief, an item of uniform or
equipment becomes unserviceable as a result of ordinary wear and tear, the officer to whom such item
was issued shall turn such item in to the Finance Director together with a statement signed by the Chief
of Police as to the unserviceability of the item. Such item shall be replaced by the municipality at its cost,
provided that the total expenditure by the municipality for the replacement of items of uniform and
equipment shall not exceed the amounts provided therefor by Council. The fact of replacement shall be
noted on the receipt referred to above and such notation shall be initialed by the officer.
(D)Police officers of the municipality shall receive no uniform allowance. The purchase and
replacement of items of uniform and equipment not provided for herein shall be the responsibility of the
individual officer. Replacement of items of uniform and equipment which are a part of the basic issues
and which must be replaced for any reason other than as a result of ordinary wear and tear, shall be
replaced at the cost of the officer.
(E)The City Manager and the Chief of Police shall determine the exact specifications of the uniform
and equipment, subject to the specifications and cost limits contained in this section, and provided that
the specifications shall be uniform as to appearance throughout the division.
('80 Code, § 137.01) (Ord. 32-70, passed 11-16-70)
§ 32.02 AUXILIARY POLICE FORCE.
(A)Creation. There is hereby established and created an auxiliary police unit within the Police
Department. Such unit shall be known as the Dublin Reserve Police Force. (Ord. 22-70, passed 7-20-70)
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(B)Solicit donations for Municipal purposes;
(C)Prepare and submit to Council an annual report of the Commission's activities; and
(D)Seek Council approval of funds to complete Commission tasks.
('80 Code, § 149.01) (Res. 43-79, passed 11-19-79)
§ 32.16 MEMBERSHIP.
The Mayor is hereby empowered to appoint to the Dublin Estate Benefits and Gifts Commission,
as heretofore established, three such individuals, residents of the municipality, as he shall deem
qualified, to serve on such Commission, subject to approval of Council, and to make the determinations
as required in this chapter. Such Commission shall be composed of three members who shall be
appointed for three year terms. One of the three members shall be from the Dublin Historical Society,
one from the Dublin Parks and Recreation Committee and one member shall be a member of Council.
('80 Code, § 149.02) (Res. 43-79, passed 11-19-79)
RECORDS COMMISSION
§ 32.30 DEFINITION.
For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly
indicates or requires a different meaning.
RECORDS. Includes any document, device or item, regardless of physical form or characteristic,
crated or received by or coming under the jurisdiction of any public office of the state or its political
subdivisions, which serves to document the organization, functions, policies, decisions, procedures,
operations or other activities of the office.
('80 Code, § 165.04) (Ord. 35-91, passed 6-17-91)
§ 32.31 ESTABLISHMENT.
There is hereby established a Records Commission to ensure that time, money and space are not
wasted by the retention of unnecessary information and, at the same time, to ensure the preservation of
the rights and heritage of the residents of Dublin.
('80 Code, § 165.01) (Ord. 35-91, passed 6-17-91)
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§ 32.32 MEMBERSHIP.
The City Records Commission shall be composed of the City Manager or his appointed
representative, as chairperson, the Director of Finance or his representative, the Director of Law or his
representative, and a citizen appointed by Council to serve a term of three years. The Commission shall
appoint a secretary who may or may not be a member of the Commission and who shall serve at the
pleasure of the Commission. The Commission may also employ an archivist to serve under its direction.
The Commission shall meet at lease once every six months, and upon call of the chairperson.
('80 Code, § 165.02) (Ord. 52-91, passed 8-5-91)
§ 32.33 DUTIES.
The duties of the City Records Commission shall be to provide rules for retention and disposal of
records of the city, to review applications for record disposal and to review schedules of record retention
submitted by city departments, boards and commissions pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code.
('80 Code, § 165.03) (Ord. 35-91, passed 6-17-91)
BRIDGE STREET DISTRICT COMMUNITY
REINVESTMENT AREA HOUSING COUNCIL
§ 32.75 CREATION; MEMBERSHIP.
The "Bridge Street District Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council" shall be created,
consisting of two members appointed by the Mayor, two members appointed by City Council and one
member appointed by the Planning Commission. The majority of the members shall then appoint two
additional members who shall be residents within the area. Terms of the members of the Housing
Council shall be for three years. An unexpired term resulting from a vacancy in the Housing Council
shall be filled in the same manner as the initial appointment was made. The Housing Council shall make
an annual inspection of the properties within the district for which an exemption has been granted under
R.C. § 3735.67. The Housing Council shall also hear appeals under R.C. § 3735.70.
(Ord. 33-15, passed 5-4-15)
§ 32.76 RE-EVALUATION.
This Council reserves the right to re-evaluate the designation of the Bridge Street District
Community Reinvestment Area after December 31, 2016, at which time this Council may direct the
Housing Officer not to accept any new applications for exemptions as described in R.C. § 3735.67.
(Ord. 33-15, passed 5-4-15)
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§ 32.77 ANNUAL INSPECTIONS.
The Bridge Street District Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council shall make an annual
inspection of the properties within the Bridge Street District Community Reinvestment Area for which
an exemption has been granted under R.C. § 3735.67. The Bridge Street District Community
Reinvestment Area Housing Council shall also hear appeals under R.C. § 3735.70.
(Ord. 33-15, passed 5-4-15)
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PROBATIONARY PERIOD. A working trial period during which the employee is required to
demonstrate fitness for the duties of the position they are appointed to and during which may be
terminated without just cause.
PROMOTION. The change of an employee, usually for performance reasons or selection from a
competitive process, from a position in one classification to a position in another classification having
a higher pay grade.
PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT. An appointment made in the absence of an eligible list for the
classification, on the basis of a non-competitive test.
RECLASSIFICATION. The change of a job classification to a different class, category, or pay
grade based upon employment needs of the city.
REGULAR EMPLOYEE. A person who has been appointed to a position in the classified service
from the eligible list and who has satisfactorily completed their probationary period.
REORGANIZATION. The change in the way the city or any subordinate department or division
is organized to include, operational structure, reporting hierarchy, supervisory alignment, reclassification
of certain job classifications, and the addition or deletion of certain job classifications.
SEASONAL EMPLOYEE. An employee who is hired during a particular season of the year, whose
appointment lasts four to nine months in duration or up to 1,560 hours within a rolling 12-month period.
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT. An appointment to a position of nonpermanent character with
a defined appointment that is traditionally less than one year.
TRANSFER. A change of job assignment and/or classification created by an employment need as
determined by the City Manager.
UNCLASSIFIED SERVICE. All employees of the city who occupy positions which have been
exempted from the "classified service" and who serve at the pleasure of the city, do not serve a
probationary period, and may be dismissed, disciplined or reduced in pay or position at any time without
regard to the procedures contained within this code.
('80 Code, § 163.01) (Ord. 3-80, passed 1-7-80)
§ 33.03 BASIS OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.
The basis of the Human Resource Management System established by this chapter shall be the
factors of "merit" and "fitness" in accord with the provisions of Article VI, Section 6.06(a) of the
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Charter. These factors shall be ascertained, as far as practicable, by competitive examinations, and by
reference to employee service evaluations where applicable.
('80 Code, § 163.02(b)) (Ord. 3-80, passed 1-7-80)
§ 33.04 CLASSIFIED AND UNCLASSIFIED SERVICE.
Pursuant to Section 6.06(b) of the Dublin Charter, Council shall establish a classified and
unclassified service for employees of the city. Therefore, in accordance with the mandate of Section
6.06(b), the classified and unclassified service is hereby established as follows.
(A)All employees of the city are presumed to be classified employees unless the positions which
they occupy have been exempted from the classified service pursuant to Section 6.06(b) of the Dublin
Charter. After completion of the original probationary period, or the probationary period following a
promotion, lateral transfer, demotion, or reinstatement to any position in the classified service, classified
employees may only be disciplined for just cause and in accordance with the procedures contained within
this Code.
(B)Some employees of the city serve in the unclassified service, or occupy positions which have
been exempted from the classified service. Such employees serve at the pleasure of the city, do not serve
a probationary period, and may be dismissed, disciplined or reduced in pay or position at any time
without regard to the procedures contained within this code. The following positions/personnel are
hereby designated as unclassified:
(1)All interns, intermittent, seasonal, temporary, and/or personnel appointed under an
emergency.
(2)All previous City of Dublin employees rehired pursuant to § 33.54(D).
(3)Other positions/personnel identified as follows:
City Manager*
Clerk of Council/Director of Legislative Services*
Chief Communications and Public Relations Officer
Chief Financial Officer/Director of Finance*
Chief of Police
Deputy City Manager
Director of Asset Management and Quality Assurance
Director of Building Standards
Director of Capital Projects
Director of Communications and Marketing
Director of Community Planning and Development
Director of Community Events
Director of Court Services
Director of Economic Development
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Director of Engineering
Director of Facilities and Fleet Management
Director of Finance Operations
Director of Human Resources
Director of Information Technology
Director of Innovation and Technology
Director of Outreach and Engagement
Director of Parks and Recreation
Director of Innovation and Analytics
Director of Planning
Director of Public Service
Director of Recreation Services
Director of Taxation
Director of Transportation and Mobility
Director of Utilities and Stormwater
Assistant to the City Manager
Court Administrator
Executive Assistant to the City Manager
Management Analyst
With the exception of the City Manager and Clerk of Council/Director of Legislative Services who
serve at the pleasure of City Council, and the Director of Finance who serves at the pleasure of the City
Manager and Council, all above referenced personnel shall serve at the pleasure of the City Manager.
* Designated positions are appointed pursuant to 6.03 and 6.06(c) of the City Charter.
(Amended pursuant to §163.02(f))
('80 Code, § 163.02(c)) (Ord. 3-80, passed 1-7-80; Am. Res. 59-22, passed 11-14-22; Am. Res. 81-23,
passed 11-13-23; Am. Res. 61-24, passed 11-18-24) (Amendment effective 6-20-07; 5-21-08; 11-18-09;
1-1-19; 1-2-20; 1-1-22)
§ 33.05 SCOPE.
This chapter shall be applicable to all employees of the city, with the exception of the “just cause”
provisions and disciplinary procedures contained in § 33.69 which are not applicable to employees within
the “unclassified service”. This chapter, however, shall not, in any manner, be applicable to the
following:
(A)Elected officials;
(B)Members of boards and commissions;
(C)Members of special ad hoc committees;
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(D)Consultants or other independent contractors engaged on a contractual basis.
('80 Code, § 163.02(d)) (Ord. 3-80, passed 1-7-80)
§ 33.06 COPIES; INQUIRIES TO DEPARTMENT HEADS OR DIRECTOR OF HUMAN
RESOURCES.
Given that the purpose of this chapter is not to restrict the rights of any employee, but is to define
these rights, protect the rights of all and insure cooperation, it shall be the responsibility of each
employee to become familiar with the contents and meanings of the provisions of this chapter. Therefore,
a copy of this chapter shall be given to each employee and a copy shall be available in each department
for review and reference. If there are questions as to the meaning of this chapter or any of its
provisions, inquiry shall be made orally to the employee's department head. If the question or inquiry
remains unresolved, the employee may then direct a written inquiry to the Director of Human Resources.
The Director of Human Resources shall issue a written reply to such an inquiry memo.
('80 Code, § 163.02(e)) (Ord. 3-80, passed 1-7-80)
§ 33.07 AMENDMENTS.
The Director of Human Resources shall prepare, in consultation with and with the approval of the
City Manager, such amendments to this chapter as may be deemed desirable. Such amendments shall
be reported to Council. Unless amended or disapproved by resolution of Council within 30 days after
such report or found to be contrary to the Charter, they shall become effective. It shall be the
responsibility of the department/division heads to familiarize all employees within their
department/division of amendments to this chapter.
('80 Code, § 163.02(f)) (Ord. 3-80, passed 1-7-80)
§ 33.08 ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
(A)Council. Council adopts this chapter and policies relating to fringe benefits, employment
conditions and related human resource matters, including the Compensation Ordinance.
(B)City Manager. The City Manager shall:
(1)Appoint, hire, promote, dismiss, suspend and otherwise discipline employees in the
classified and unclassified service, except as otherwise provided in the Charter.
(2)Prepare, install and maintain a Position Classification Plan based upon the duties, authority
and responsibility of all positions in the classified service.
(3)Prepare and maintain a compensation plan.
(4)Certify payrolls.
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§ 35.51 CASH BOXES.
(A)Change funds for conducting city business will be maintained in the following locations for the
purposes indicated:
Department/Division Purpose Amount
Court Services Court fees/costs 200
Recreation Services Recreation programs 650
North Outdoor pool 800
South Outdoor pool 800
Police General fees 100
After hours collection for Court
Services
75
Events Administration Rental fees 200
(B)Temporary change funds needed for special event activities may be established throughout the
year. These change funds will only be maintained during the event and the monies will be re-deposited
upon its conclusion.
(C)The Director or designee will be responsible for maintaining and reconciling the change funds
on a daily basis. Receipts collected shall be deposited intact daily with the Finance Department or the
city depository.
(D)The change funds are to be used to make change only and not for payment of petty cash items.
(E)There will be established a petty cash fund in the amount of $100, which will be maintained by
the Finance Department for the purpose of reimbursing employees for out-of-pocket expenses up to $20
per administrative order.
(Ord. 50-94, passed 6-6-94; Am. Ord. 121-99, passed 11-15-99; Am. Ord. 62-00, passed 4-17-00; Am.
Ord. 45-24, passed 11-18-24)
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NET PROFITS TAXES
§ 35.60 FILING NET PROFIT TAXES; ELECTION TO BE SUBJECT TO PROVISIONS OF
CHAPTER.
(A)A taxpayer may elect to be subject to §§ 35.60 through 35.75 in lieu of the provisions set forth
in the remainder of this chapter. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, upon the
taxpayer's election, both of the following shall apply:
(1)The state Tax Commissioner shall serve as the sole administrator of the municipal net profit
tax for which the taxpayer as defined in § 35.61(C) is liable for the term of the election;
(2)The Commissioner shall administer the tax pursuant to R.C. §§ 718.80 to 718.95, §§ 35.60
through 35.75 and any applicable provision of R.C. Chapter 5703.
(B)(1)A taxpayer shall make the initial election on or before the first day of the third month after
the beginning of the taxpayer's taxable year by notifying the Tax Commissioner and the city, on a form
prescribed by the Tax Commissioner.
(2)(a)The election, once made by the taxpayer, applies to the taxable year in which the
election is made and to each subsequent taxable year until the taxpayer notifies the Tax Commissioner
and the city of its termination of the election.
(b)A notification of termination shall be made, on a form prescribed by the Tax
Commissioner, on or before the first day of the third month of any taxable year.
(c)Upon a timely and valid termination of the election, the taxpayer is no longer subject
to §§ 35.60 through 35.75, and is instead subject to the provisions set forth in the remainder of this
chapter.
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§ 35.74 CREDITS.
(A)A credit, granted by resolution or ordinance of the city pursuant to R.C. § 718.15 or 718.151
shall be available to a taxpayer that has made the election allowed under § 35.60, against the municipal
corporation's tax on income. A municipal corporation shall submit the following information to the Tax
Commissioner on or before the later of January 31, 2018, or the 31st day of January of the first year in
which the taxpayer is eligible to receive the credit:
(1)A copy of the agreement entered into by the city and taxpayer under R.C. § 718.15 or
718.151;
(2)A copy of the ordinance or resolution authorizing the agreement entered between the city
and the taxpayer.
(B)(1)Each taxpayer that claims a credit shall submit, with the taxpayer's tax return,
documentation issued by the city granting the credit that confirms the eligibility of the taxpayer for the
credit, the amount of the credit for which the taxpayer is eligible, and the tax year to which the credit
is to be applied.
(2)Such documentation shall be provided in the form prescribed by the Tax Commissioner.
(3)Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the Tax Commissioner to enter into
an agreement with a taxpayer to grant a credit, to determine if a taxpayer meets the conditions of a tax
credit agreement entered into by the city and taxpayer under R.C. § 718.15 or 718.151, or to modify
the terms or conditions of any such existing agreement.
(Ord. 04-18, passed 2-26-18)
§ 35.75 RECKLESS VIOLATIONS; PENALTIES.
(A)Except as provided in division (B) of this section, whoever recklessly violates § 35.64(A) shall
be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree and shall be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 or
imprisonment for a term of up to six months, or both.
(B)Each instance of access or disclosure in violation of § 35.64(A) constitutes a separate offense.
(C)These specific penalties shall not be construed to prevent the city from prosecuting any and all
other offenses that may apply.
(Ord. 04-18, passed 2-26-18)
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FEE AND SERVICE CHARGE REVENUE/COST COMPARISON SYSTEM AND FEES
§ 35.80 DEFINITION.
For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly
indicates or requires a different meaning.
FULL COSTS includes the following elements:
(1)All applicable direct costs including, but not limited to salaries, wages, overtime, employee
fringe benefits, services and supplies, maintenance and operating expenses, contracted services, special
supplies, and any other direct expense incurred.
(2)All applicable indirect costs including, but not restricted to, building maintenance and
operations, equipment maintenance and operations, communications expenses, computer costs, printing
and reproduction, vehicle expenses, insurance, debt service, and like expenses when distributed on an
accounted and documented rational pro-ration system.
(3)Fixed asset recovery expenses, consisting of depreciation of fixed assets, divided by the
approximate life expectancy of the fixed asset.
(4)General overhead, expressed as a percentage, distributing and charging the expenses of the
City Council, including the Clerk of Council, Department of Law, City Manager, Accounting and
Auditing, Taxation, Procurement, Information Technology, Economic Development, Human Resources
and city promotional programs, and all other staff and support service provided to the entire city
organization. Overhead shall be prorated between tax-financed services and fee-financed services on the
basis of said percentage so that each tax-financed service and fee-financed service shall proportionately
defray such overhead costs.
(5)Departmental overhead, expressed as a percentage, distributing and charging the cost of
each department head and his or her supporting expenses as identified in divisions (1), (2), (3), and (6)
of this section.
(6)Debt service costs, including the payment of interest, and trustee fees and administrative
expenses of all applicable bond, certificate, or securities issues or loans of whatever nature or kind.
(7)The FULL COSTS, in most instances, will be rounded to the nearest $5 or $10, with the
actual fee established by the ordinance establishing a schedule of fees and charges for city services.
(Ord. 51-94, passed 10-17-94; Am. Ord. 52-96, passed 8-5-96; Am. Ord. 97-97, passed 7-21-97; Am.
Ord. 118-98, passed 12-7-98; Am. Ord. 125-00, passed 11-6-00; Am. Ord. 127-01, passed 11-5-01;
Am. Ord. 129-02, passed 11-4-02; Am. Ord. 126-03, passed 12-15-03; Am. Ord. 79-04, passed
12-13-04; Am. Ord. 73-05, passed 12-12-05; Am. Ord. 64-06, passed 11-20-06; Am. Ord. 90-07,
passed 12-10-07; Am. Ord. 82-08, passed 12-8-08; Am. Ord. 49-09, passed 11-2-09; Am. Ord. 39-10,
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passed 11-1-10; Am. Ord. 54-11, passed 10-10-11; Am. Ord. 65-12, passed 11-5-12; Am. Ord. 94-13,
passed 12-9-13; Am. Ord. 111-14, passed 12-8-14; Am. Ord. 49-15, passed 7-13-15; Am. Ord. 76-15,
passed 11-2-15; Am. Ord. 42-16, passed 11-7-16; Am. Ord. 71-17, passed 11-6-17; Am. Ord. 65-18,
passed 10-8-18; Am. Ord. 63-19, passed 11-18-19; Am. Ord. 45-20, passed 11-16-20; Am. Ord. 74-21,
passed 11-15-21; Am. Ord. 56-22, passed 11-7-22; Am. Ord. 59-23, passed 11-27-23; Am. Ord. 41-24,
passed 11-18-24)
§ 35.81 FINDINGS AND INTENT.
(A)It is the intent of the City Council to ascertain and recover the specified percentages of full costs
from fees, charges, and regulatory license fees levied in providing the regulation, products, or services
set forth in this chapter.
(B)The fee and service charge revenue/cost comparison system set forth in this chapter provides
a mechanism for ensuring that fees adopted by the city for services rendered do not exceed the reasonable
estimated cost for providing the services, unless otherwise noted.
(C)It is the intent of the City Council to achieve a more equitable and fair mix for financing
services set forth in this chapter in order to reduce or eliminate subsidizing these services with general
tax revenue; thereby, allowing those general tax revenues to be used for general services, including
infrastructure maintenance and replacement.
(Ord. 51-94, passed 10-17-94; Am. Ord. 52-96, passed 8-5-96; Am. Ord. 97-97, passed 7-21-97; Am.
Ord. 118-98, passed 12-7-98; Am. Ord. 125-00, passed 11-6-00; Am. Ord. 127-01, passed 11-5-01;
Am. Ord. 129-02, passed 11-4-02; Am. Ord. 126-03, passed 12-15-03; Am. Ord. 79-04, passed
12-13-04; Am. Ord. 73-05, passed 12-12-05; Am. Ord. 64-06, passed 11-20-06; Am. Ord. 90-07,
passed 12-10-07; Am. Ord. 82-08, passed 12-8-08; Am. Ord. 49-09, passed 11-2-09; Am. Ord. 39-10,
passed 11-1-10; Am. Ord. 54-11, passed 10-10-11; Am. Ord. 65-12, passed 11-5-12; Am. Ord. 94-13,
passed 12-9-13; Am. Ord. 111-14, passed 12-8-14; Am. Ord. 49-15, passed 7-13-15; Am. Ord. 76-15,
passed 11-2-15; Am. Ord. 42-16, passed 11-7-16; Am. Ord. 71-17, passed 11-6-17; Am. Ord. 65-18,
passed 10-8-18; Am. Ord. 63-19, passed 11-18-19; Am. Ord. 45-20, passed 11-16-20; Am. Ord. 74-21,
passed 11-15-21; Am. Ord. 56-22, passed 11-7-22; Am. Ord. 59-23, passed 11-27-23; Am. Ord. 41-24,
passed 11-18-24)
§ 35.82 DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY AND DIRECTION TO CITY MANAGER.
(A)The City Manager is hereby delegated the authority and directed to provide documents to the
City Council to implement its policy to adjust fees and charges to recover the percentage of full costs
as established in this chapter.
(B)FULL COSTS shall be as defined in § 35.80. In adjusting fees and charges, the City Manager
shall act in an administrative and ministerial capacity and shall consider only the standards and criteria
established by this chapter and the applicable state laws.
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(Ord. 51-94, passed 10-17-94; Am. Ord. 52-96, passed 8-5-96; Am. Ord. 97-97, passed 7-21-97; Am.
Ord. 118-98, passed 12-7-98; Am. Ord. 125-00, passed 11-6-00; Am. Ord. 127-01, passed 11-5-01;
Am. Ord. 129-02, passed 11-4-02; Am. Ord. 126-03, passed 12-15-03; Am. Ord. 79-04, passed
12-13-04; Am. Ord. 73-05, passed 12-12-05; Am. Ord. 64-06, passed 11-20-06; Am. Ord. 90-07,
passed 12-10-07; Am. Ord. 82-08, passed 12-8-08; Am. Ord. 49-09, passed 11-2-09; Am. Ord. 39-10,
passed 11-1-10; Am. Ord. 54-11, passed 10-10-11; Am. Ord. 65-12, passed 11-5-12; Am. Ord. 94-13,
passed 12-9-13; Am. Ord. 111-14, passed 12-8-14; Am. Ord. 49-15, passed 7-13-15; Am. Ord. 76-15,
passed 11-2-15; Am. Ord. 42-16, passed 11-7-16; Am. Ord. 71-17, passed 11-6-17; Am. Ord. 65-18,
passed 10-8-18; Am. Ord. 63-19, passed 11-18-19; Am. Ord. 45-20, passed 11-16-20; Am. Ord. 74-21,
passed 11-15-21; Am. Ord. 56-22, passed 11-7-22; Am. Ord. 59-23, passed 11-27-23; Am. Ord. 41-24,
passed 11-18-24)
§ 35.83 SCHEDULE OF FEES AND SERVICE CHARGES.
(A)The City Manager, Director of Finance, and each city department head, under the direction of
the City Manager, shall review annually the fees and service charges, and provide an adjusted fee or
charge schedule to the City Council for its consideration so as to recover the listed percentage of full
costs necessary to provide the listed regulation, product or service as modified by the notes following
the list of services. These fees, unless otherwise specified, are for City of Dublin services and are in
addition to any charges made by any other governmental agencies.
(B)The services as listed in this section shall be as defined in the document entitled “Cost Study
for the City of Dublin, Ohio” as produced by the City of Dublin.
(C)All fees and charges set pursuant to this chapter and section shall take effect as specified in this
subchapter.
(D)The City Manager may vary the review schedule listed in the section if, in the judgment of the
City Manager and a directly affected and requesting department head, a gross inequity would be
perpetrated by not revising a fee or charge prior to the next rate review. Any such special rate review
shall be reported to the City Council at its next succeeding meeting where the City Council may revise
the fee or charge by ordinance.
(E)If fees are not collected at the time that the service is provided, the city has the right to pursue
collection of any of the fees listed in this subchapter, including certification to the County Auditor,
remittance to a collection service, or any other appropriate pursuit for payment. When additional fees
need to be levied and collected for city-provided services in the amount of $10 or less, or when a refund
is due in the amount of $10 or less, a refund or additional charge need not be made.
(F)Should it become necessary to establish a new service fee or charge during the year, the City
Manager may set the fee administratively. Any such fees set by the City Manager shall be reported to
the City Council at its next succeeding meeting where the City Council may revise the fee or charge by
ordinance. The new service will then be included and analyzed in the next rate review.
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(Ord. 51-94, passed 10-17-94; Am. Ord. 122-94, passed 1-23-95; Am. Ord. 113-95, passed 12-18-95;
Am. Ord. 52-96, passed 8-5-96; Am. Ord. 97-97, passed 7-21-97; Am. Ord. 118-98, passed 12-7-98;
Am Ord. 104-99, passed 9-20-99; Am. Ord. 137-99, passed 2-7-00; Am. Ord. 125-00, passed 11-6-00;
Am. Ord. 127-01, passed 11-5-01; Am. Ord. 129-02, passed 11-4-02; Am. Ord. 126-03, passed
12-15-03; Am. Ord. 12-04, passed 3-1-04; Am. Ord. 79-04, passed 12-13-04; Am. Ord. 73-05, passed
12-12-05; Am. Ord. 64-06, passed 11-20-06; Am. Ord. 90-07, passed 12-10-07; Am. Ord. 82-08,
passed 12-8-08; Am. Ord. 49-09, passed 11-2-09; Am. Ord. 39-10, passed 11-1-10; Am. Ord. 54-11,
passed 10-10-11; Am. Ord. 65-12, passed 11-5-12; Am. Ord. 94-13, passed 12-9-13; Am. Ord. 111-14,
passed 12-8-14; Am. Ord. 49-15, passed 7-13-15; Am. Ord. 76-15, passed 11-2-15; Am. Ord. 42-16,
passed 11-7-16; Am. Ord. 71-17, passed 11-6-17; Am. Ord. 65-18, passed 10-8-18; Am. Ord. 63-19,
passed 11-18-19; Am. Ord. 45-20, passed 11-16-20; Am. Ord. 74-21, passed 11-15-21; Am. Ord.
56-22, passed 11-7-22; Am. Ord. 59-23, passed 11-27-23; Am. Ord. 41-24, passed 11-18-24)
Editor's note:
A copy of the most recent ordinance establishing current city fees and service charges is available
at city offices during normal business hours.
§ 35.84 FEE APPEALS AND WAIVERS.
Irrespective of the percentage of recovery and the “notes” in § 35.83, the City Council reserves the
right to waive any fee in order to encourage development projects that enhance the city’s tax base as
outlined in the city’s Economic Development Strategy. The City Manager may recommend further
waivers or fee adjustments, based on hardship, to be accepted or rejected by City Council at its next
regularly scheduled meeting.
(Ord. 51-94, passed 10-17-94; Am. Ord. 52-96, passed 8-5-96; Am. Ord. 97-97, passed 7-21-97; Am.
Ord. 118-98, passed 12-7-98; Am. Ord. 125-00, passed 11-6-00; Am. Ord. 127-01, passed 11-5-01;
Am. Ord. 129-02, passed 11-4-02; Am. Ord. 126-03, passed 12-15-03; Am. Ord. 25-04, passed
4-19-04; Am. Ord. 79-04, passed 12-13-04; Am. Ord. 73-05, passed 12-12-05; Am. Ord. 64-06, passed
11-20-06; Am. Ord. 90-07, passed 12-10-07; Am. Ord. 82-08, passed 12-8-08; Am. Ord. 49-09, passed
11-2-09; Am. Ord. 39-10, passed 11-1-10; Am. Ord. 54-11, passed 10-10-11; Am. Ord. 65-12, passed
11-5-12; Am. Ord. 94-13, passed 12-9-13; Am. Ord. 111-14, passed 12-8-14; Am. Ord. 49-15, passed
7-13-15; Am. Ord. 76-15, passed 11-2-15; Am. Ord. 42-16, passed 11-7-16; Am. Ord. 71-17, passed
11-6-17; Am. Ord. 65-18, passed 10-8-18; Am. Ord. 63-19, passed 11-18-19; Am. Ord. 45-20, passed
11-16-20; Am. Ord. 74-21, passed 11-15-21; Am. Ord. 56-22, passed 11-7-22; Am. Ord. 59-23, passed
11-27-23; Am. Ord. 41-24, passed 11-18-24)
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INVESTMENT POLICY
§ 35.95 INTRODUCTION.
The purpose of this investment policy is to establish the definition(s) of eligible investments of the
City of Dublin, Ohio (hereinafter referred to as the "city"), including guidelines and parameters
regarding the investment management of the city's investment funds [hereinafter referred to as the
"portfolio"]. This investment policy, as approved by City Council, shall serve to define authorized
investments and eligible investment transactions of the city. Such eligible investments may be derived
from, or based upon R.C. § 135.14, and/or include certain other investments not authorized or defined
under R.C. § 135.14. Investments not defined under R.C. § 135.14, but authorized pursuant to this
investment policy, are considered as authorized investments of the city. This subchapter shall take effect
and be in force in accordance with Section 4.04(b) of the Dublin City Charter. This policy includes
[totally or partially] sections of the statute to describe certain eligible investments. In some sections, the
policy places further limits upon the use eligible investments or investment transactions. Should the city
elect to use investment advisor(s), the advisor(s) will consider their respective funds managed as the total
portfolio for any calculation methodologies.
(Ord. 85-94, passed 10-3-94; Am. Ord. 89-96, passed 10-7-96; Am. Ord. 10-99, passed 2-16-99; Am.
Ord. 63-22, passed 11-14-22; Am. Ord. 58-23, passed 11-27-23)
§ 35.96 SCOPE.
This policy applies to all financial assets of the City of Dublin. Such funds are accounted for in the
city's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), and includes all funds of the reporting entity.
(Ord. 85-94, passed 10-3-94; Am. Ord. 89-96, passed 10-7-96; Am. Ord. 10-99, passed 2-16-99)
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(C)No-load money market mutual funds, as defined in R.C. § 135.14(B)(5), rated in the highest
category by at least one nationally recognized rating agency, investing exclusively in the same types of
eligible securities as defined in R.C. § 135.14(B)(1) or (B)(2), and repurchase agreements secured by
such obligations. Eligible money market funds shall comply with R.C. § 135.01, regarding limitations
and restrictions.
(D)Commercial paper issues of companies incorporated under the laws of the United States, rated
in the highest category by two nationally recognized rating agencies.
(E)Bankers acceptances issued by any bank domiciled in the State of Ohio or bankers acceptances
issued by any domestic bank, provided that such bank has a long term credit rating of A, or the
equivalent, by a nationally recognized rating agency at the time of purchase.
(F)The combined total of commercial paper and bankers acceptances shall not exceed 40% of the
city’s total portfolio available for investment at time of purchase.
(G)Repurchase agreements with any eligible institution mentioned in R.C. § 135.03, or any eligible
securities dealer pursuant to R.C. § 135.14(M) of this section, except that such eligible securities dealers
shall be restricted to primary government securities dealers. Repurchase agreements will settle on a
delivery vs. payment basis with collateral held at a qualified custodian or agent, designated by the city.
Eligible repo collateral is restricted to securities listed in R.C. § 135.14(B)(1) or (B)(2). The market
value of securities subject to an overnight written repurchase agreement must exceed the principal value
of the overnight repurchase agreement by at least 2%. A written repurchase agreement shall not exceed
30 days and the market value of securities subject to a written repurchase agreement must exceed the
principal value of the written repurchase agreement by at least 2% and be market to market daily. Prior
to the execution of any repo transaction, a master repurchase agreement will be signed by the city and
the eligible parties.
(H)Medium-term notes, defined as all corporate and depository institution debt securities with a
maximum remaining maturity of five years or less, issued by corporations organized and operating
within the United States or by depository institutions licensed by the United States or any state and
operating within the United States. Notes eligible for investment under this division shall be rated in a
rating category of “A” or its equivalent or better by an NRSRO. Purchases of medium-term notes shall
not exceed 30% of the city’s total portfolio available for investment at the time of purchase. No more
than 5% of the city’s total portfolio shall be invested in a single issuer available for investment at time
of purchase. Commercial paper and bankers acceptances shall be considered when calculating the
maximum holdings in any single issuer.
(I)The state treasurer's investment pool [STAR OHIO], pursuant to R.C. § 135.45, or any other
investment option offered to Ohio political subdivisions by the Treasurer of the State of Ohio.
(J)Bonds and other obligations of the State of Ohio or any of the other 49 states, various issuances
of the agencies of the State of Ohio or agencies of any of the other 49 states, and obligations or debt
issuances of any Ohio political subdivision or political subdivision of any of the other 49 states, including
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the City of Dublin, Ohio. Except for obligations of the City of Dublin, Ohio, all such debt issuances will
have a minimum credit rating of “AA”, or the equivalent, by a nationally recognized rating agency, at
the time of purchase. Unrated securities are acceptable if the underlying issuer meets the “AA” credit
rating criteria. Obligations of the City of Dublin, may be purchased as private placements. Except for
bonds and obligations of the City of Dublin, Ohio, the aggregate value of the bonds or other obligations
does not exceed 20% of the city’s total portfolio available for investment at the time of purchase. Except
for bonds and obligations of the City of Dublin, Ohio, the bonds or other obligations mature within ten
years from the date of settlement.
(K)A non-agency mortgage passthrough security, collateralized mortgage obligation, mortgage-
backed or other pay-through bond, equipment lease-backed certificate, consumer receivable passthrough
certificate, or consumer receivable-backed bond. Securities eligible for investment under this section
shall be rated in a rating category of “AA” or its equivalent or better by an NRSRO and have a
maximum remaining maturity of five years or less. Purchase of securities authorized by this division
shall not exceed 5% of the city’s total portfolio available for investment at the time of purchase.
(L)United States dollar denominated senior unsecured unsubordinated obligations issued or
unconditionally guaranteed by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, International
Finance Corporation, or Inter-American Development Bank, with a maximum remaining maturity of five
years or less, and eligible for purchase and sale within the United States. Investments under this division
shall be rated in a rating category of “AA” or its equivalent or better by an NRSRO and shall not exceed
10% of the city’s total portfolio available for investment at the time of purchase.
(M)Except as otherwise defined in this policy, all eligible investments will mature within five years
from the date of settlement, unless the investment is matched to a specific obligation or debt of the city,
and the investment is specifically approved by the Director of Finance.
(Ord. 85-94, passed 10-3-94; Am. Ord. 89-96, passed 10-7-96; Am. Ord. 10-99, passed 2-16-99; Am.
Ord. 82-13, passed 11-4-13; Am. Ord. 63-22, passed 11-14-22; Am. Ord. 58-23, passed 11-27-23; Am.
Ord. 11-24, passed 6-3-24)
§ 35.100 SAFEKEEPING AND CUSTODY.
Securities purchased for the city will be held in safekeeping by a qualified trustee [hereinafter
referred to as the "custodian"), as provided in R.C. § 135.37. Securities held in safekeeping by the
custodian will be evidenced by a monthly statement describing such securities. The custodian may
safekeep the city's securities in Federal Reserve Bank book entry form; Depository Trust Company
(DTC) book entry form in the account of the custodian or the custodian's correspondent bank; or Non-
book entry (physical) securities held by the custodian or the custodian's correspondent bank. All
securities transactions will settle using standard delivery-vs-payment (DVP) procedures. The records of
the custodian shall identify such securities in the name of the city. Broker/dealer firms used by the city
or broker/dealer firms used by the city's designated investment advisor to purchase or sell investment
assets shall not hold any such investment assets in safekeeping. All investment assets of the city will be
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held in safekeeping by a custodian bank where such custodian bank and the city have entered into a
custodian agreement. Bonds or other obligations of the city purchased pursuant to § 35.99(J) shall not
be required to comply with this § 35.100.
(Ord. 85-94, passed 10-3-94; Am. Ord. 89-96, passed 10-7-96; Am. Ord. 10-99, passed 2-16-99; Am.
Ord. 82-13, passed 11-4-13; Am. Ord. 11-24, passed 6-3-24)
§ 35.101 DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE.
(A)The Director of Finance shall meet at least annually with the Finance Committee to review the
investment portfolio of the city. Specific areas of review include investment policy compliance, reporting
compliance, internal control compliance, sale of any security prior to the maturity date, liquidity
concerns, investment inventory, transactions for the period, and realized income.
(B)The Director of Finance may seek additional investment advisory portfolio review services to
support the Finance Committee or City Council review process.
(C)Any amended policy that has been approved by the City Council shall be filed with the Auditor
of State.
(Ord. 85-94, passed 10-3-94; Am. Ord. 89-96, passed 10-7-96; Am. Ord. 10-99, passed 2-16-99; Am.
Ord. 63-22, passed 11-14-22)
§ 35.102 INTERNAL CONTROLS.
(A)The Director of Finance is responsible for establishing and maintaining an internal control
structure designed to reasonably ensure that the investment assets of the city are protected from loss,
theft or misuse. The internal control structure shall be designed to provide reasonable assurances that
these objectives are met. The concept of reasonable assurance recognizes that the cost of a control should
not exceed the benefits likely to be derived and, the valuation of costs and benefits requires estimates and
judgments by management.
(B)The Director of Finance shall establish a process for annual independent review by an external
auditor. This review will provide internal control by assuring compliance with policies and procedures.
(Ord. 85-94, passed 10-3-94; Am. Ord. 89-96, passed 10-7-96; Am. Ord. 10-99, passed 2-16-99; Am.
Ord. 82-13, passed 11-4-13)
§ 35.103 POOLING OF FUNDS.
The Director of Finance is authorized to pool cash balances from the several different funds of the
city for investment purposes. Interest and other portfolio income will be credited to the fund
proportionate to the amount invested.
(Ord. 85-94, passed 10-3-94; Am. Ord. 89-96, passed 10-7-96; Am. Ord. 10-99, passed 2-16-99)
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§ 35.104 INVESTMENT ACCOUNTING AND PORTFOLIO REPORTING.
The city shall maintain an inventory of all portfolio assets. A description of each security will
include security type, issue/issuer, cost [original purchase cost or current book value], par value
[maturity value], maturity date, settlement date [delivery versus payment date of purchased or sold
securities], and any coupon [interest] rate. The investment report will also include a record of all security
purchases and sales. Regularly issued reports will include a monthly portfolio report and a quarterly
portfolio report to the Director of Finance, detailing the current inventory of all securities, all investment
transactions, any income received [maturities, interest payments, and sales], and any expenses paid. The
report will also include the purchase yield of each security, the average-weighted yield and average-
weighted maturity of the portfolio. The portfolio report shall state the name(s) of any persons or entity
effecting transactions on behalf of the city. Any premium paid over par may be amortized equally during
the life of the investment as a deduction from semiannual or annual interest payment(s) received each
year, or such premium paid may be amortized at the final maturity date of the investment. Any discount
from par will be recognized at the final maturity date of the investment.
(Ord. 85-94, passed 10-3-94; Am. Ord. 89-96, passed 10-7-96; Am. Ord. 10-99, passed 2-16-99; Am.
Ord. 82-13, passed 11-4-13)
§ 35.105 INVESTMENT ADVISORS, QUALIFIED DEALERS AND FINANCIAL
INSTITUTIONS.
(A)The city may retain the services of a registered investment advisor. The investment advisor will
manage the city's portfolio, or a portion thereof, and will be responsible for the investment and
reinvestment of city's investment assets, including the execution of investment transactions. Upon the
request of the Director of Finance, the investment advisor will attend meetings and/or City Council
meetings to discuss all aspects of the city's portfolio, including market conditions affecting the value of
the city's investments. The investment advisor will be required to issue monthly and quarterly portfolio
reports as defined under § 35.102 of this subchapter.
(B)The investment advisor may transact business (execute the purchase and/or sale of securities)
with eligible Ohio financial institutions, primary securities dealers regularly reporting to the New York
Federal Reserve Bank, and regional securities firms or broker dealers licensed with the Ohio Department
of Commerce, Division of Securities, to transact business in the State of Ohio.
(C)Broker/dealers and financial institutions transacting investment business with the city are
required to sign the approved investment policy as an acknowledgment and understanding of the contents
of said policy.
(D)Under no circumstance will brokers or broker/dealer firms act as an investment advisor or in
a similar capacity as an investment advisor, either directly or indirectly, if such broker/dealers participate
in transaction business (purchase and sale of securities) with the city of the city's designated investment
advisor.
(Ord. 85-94, passed 10-3-94; Am. Ord. 89-96, passed 10-7-96; Am. Ord. 10-99, passed 2-16-99; Am.
Ord. 82-13, passed 11-4-13)
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§ 35.106 SALE OF SECURITIES PRIOR TO MATURITY.
(A)Portfolio assets may be liquidated or sold prior to maturity under the following conditions:
(1)To meet additional liquidity needs;
(2)To purchase another security to increase yield or current income;
(3)To lengthen or shorten the portfolio’s maturity;
(4)To realize any capital gains and/or income; or
(5)To adjust the portfolio’s asset allocation.
(B)Such transactions may be referred to as a "sale and purchase" or a "bond swap". For purposes
of this section, redeemed shall also mean "called" in the case of a callable security.
(Ord. 85-94, passed 10-3-94; Am. Ord. 89-96, passed 10-7-96; Am. Ord. 10-99, passed 2-16-99; Am.
Ord. 82-13, passed 11-4-13)
§ 35.107 PROCEDURES FOR THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF SECURITIES.
Securities will be purchased or sold through approved broker/dealers on a "best price and execution"
basis. All such investment transactions, executed by the city’s designated investment advisor, will be
communicated electronically or by facsimile transmission to the Director of Finance or to an authorized
representative, designated by the Director of Finance. A purchase or sale of securities will be represented
by transaction advices issued by the city's investment advisor which will describe the transaction,
including par value, coupon (if any), maturity date, and cost. A facsimile transmission or electronic
advice will also be sent to the city's designated custodian bank and will serve as an authorization to such
custodian to receive or deliver securities versus payment. Bonds or other obligations of the city
purchased pursuant to § 35.99(J) shall not be required to comply with this § 35.107.
(Ord. 85-94, passed 10-3-94; Am. Ord. 89-96, passed 10-7-96; Am. Ord. 10-99, passed 2-16-99; Am.
Ord. 82-13, passed 11-4-13; Am. Ord. 63-22, passed 11-14-22; Am. Ord. 11-24, passed 6-3-24)
§ 35.108 STATEMENTS OF COMPLIANCE.
(A)This investment policy has been approved by City Council and filed with the Auditor of State,
pursuant to R.C. § 135.14(N)(1). Any amendments to this policy will be filed with the Auditor of State
within 15 days of the effective date of the amendment.
(B)The investment portfolio will be managed in accordance with the parameters specified within
this policy. Performance of the portfolio will be periodically monitored and compared to an appropriate
benchmark.
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(C)The Director of Finance will be responsible for providing regular reports to City Council. Such
reports will accurately describe all portfolio assets, including transaction activity for the period. The
city's investment policy shall be adopted by ordinance and modifications must be approved by City
Council.
(Ord. 85-94, passed 10-3-94; Am. Ord. 89-96, passed 10-7-96; Am. Ord. 10-99, passed 2-16-99; Am.
Ord. 63-22, passed 11-14-22)
DEBT POLICY
§ 35.120 PURPOSE.
(A)The purpose of this debt policy is to provide guidelines to City Council and the administration
regarding the use of debt to finance capital projects. The city's legacy of financial stability is built upon
a conservative approach to spending as well as a long-term commitment to full and timely repayment of
debt.
(B)For a debt management policy to be an effective tool, the provisions of the policy must be
compatible with the city's goals pertaining to the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
Multi-year forecasts of debt service requirements will be included in the city's annual update of the
five-year CIP.
(Ord. 31-16, passed 9-12-16)
§ 35.121 AUTHORIZED METHODS OF SALE.
(A)There are two basic types of debt sales: competitive sale and negotiated sale. In a competitive
sale, the city (along with its financial advisors and bond counsel) structures a bond or note sale internally
and offers the securities for sale through a competitive bidding process. In a negotiated sale, the city
selects an underwriter or team of underwriters to market and sell bonds to investors. The underwriting
team negotiates the rates and other financial terms of the bonds in consultation with the city and its
advisors.
(B)The city will maintain a bias toward the competitive sale format under the following conditions:
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(B)Use of revenue bonds:
(1)The city may issue revenue bonds for projects that have a definable user or revenue base.
Revenue bonds are secured only by a specific source of funds, either from the operations of the project
being financed or from a dedicated revenue stream, rather than the general taxing power of the city.
(2)If there is capacity, it may be in the best interest of the city to issue "double-barreled"
bonds which are secured both by a dedicated revenue stream as well as by the city's general taxing
powers (general obligation bonds).
(C)Duration: Ohio Revised Code provides guidelines on the maximum period of time for which
capital improvements may be financed. However, the duration permitted by law may often exceed the
city's expectations of the practical economic life of an asset. The city intends to have debt fully retired
during the expected useful life of the asset being financed. However, generally the city does not expect
to issue debt with a final maturity more than 20 years from the date of issuance.
(D)Bond anticipation notes: Bond anticipati on notes are an interim means of financing and, by
their very nature, expose the city to interest rate and market risk upon renewal. Notes may be used to:
(1)Finance small projects until such time as the project or projects can be rolled into a larger
bond sale;
(2)During times of high interest rates and when the expectation that interest rates are stable
or trending downward; and
(3)On an interim basis during the construction period for a revenue producing project until
such time as the project is placed into service.
(E)Manuscript debt.
(1)The city from time to time will finance capital improvement projects with available cash
by issuing an internal manuscript debt to capitalize approved projects.
(2)When issuing manuscript debt, the city shall utilize the same review process for the
issuance of notes or bonds as outlined above.
(3)Upon issuance of manuscript debt, the city shall also review all direct and indirect debt
limits if issued as general obligations to ensure the internal notes are issued within the statutory limits
or if issued as revenue obligations within the applicable additional bond test covenants.
(4)Manuscript debt issuances shall be limited to a maximum maturity of ten years or less.
Manuscript debt shall be limited to 15% of the city’s total outstanding bonded debt.
(Ord. 31-16, passed 9-12-16; Am. Ord. 09-24, passed 6-3-24)
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§ 35.131 WAIVER OF DEBT POLICY.
The city may deviate from the requirements of this Debt Policy when City Council concludes it is
in the best interest of the city to do so.
(Ord. 31-16, passed 9-12-16)
§ 35.132 CONCLUSION.
Adherence to a debt management policy signals to rating agencies and the capital markets that the
city is well managed and should meet its obligations in a timely manner. Debt levels and their related
annual costs are important long-term obligations that must be managed within available resources. This
policy provides guidelines for the city to manage its debt program within those available resources and
provides a foundation for prudent long-term financial management.
(Ord. 31-16, passed 9-12-16)
GENERAL FUND BALANCE POLICY
§ 35.140 PURPOSE.
The purpose of this General Fund Balance Policy is to provide guidelines to City Council and the
administration for establishing, maintaining, and reviewing the General Fund Balance for the city. It is
designed to take a proactive approach to financial management in the city and allows the administration
and City Council to recognize and react to warning indicators of financial stress and set guidelines for
proactive measures.
(Ord. 32-16, passed 9-12-16)
§ 35.141 BACKGROUND.
(A)Establishing a minimum General Fund balance is a mechanism that governments can implement
to help insure adequate levels of fund balance are available to help mitigate current and future risks. A
minimum fund balance policy is generally considered a prudent and conservative fiscal policy to deal
with unforeseen situations.
(B)The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), is an organization whose mission is
to enhance and promote the professional management of governmental financial resources for the public
benefit. The GFOA recommends governments establish a formal policy that maintains a minimum
unreserved fund balance in the General Fund of no less than two months of regular general fund
operating revenues or regular general fund operating expenditures. The choice of revenues or
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expenditures as a basis of comparison may be dictated by what is more predictable in a government's
particular circumstances.
(C)In addition to the benefits of having a formal policy that provides a level of reserve that
mitigates current and future risks, credit rating agencies carefully monitor levels of fund balance and
unreserved fund balance in a government's General Fund to evaluate a government's continued
creditworthiness.
(Ord. 32-16, passed 9-12-16)
§ 35.142 POLICY.
(A)At the time of budget preparation, the annual appropriations shall be adjusted to ensure that the
estimated year-end General Fund balance is no less than 50% of the budgeted General Fund
expenditures.
(B)Throughout any fiscal year, the General Fund balance may be used to fund the cost of capital
improvements in which the ultimate funding source will be a grant or the issuance of notes or long term
bonds. In this instance, the General Fund balance may temporarily fall below the minimum funding level
in anticipation of a future financing. If the funds are to be reimbursed through notes or bonds, the
administration will work with appropriate legal and financial advisors to assure that the funds that are
to be expended are eligible to be reimbursed through such financings prior to any expenditures.
(Ord. 32-16, passed 9-12-16)
§ 35.143 APPLICATION.
(A)The anticipated year-end General Fund balance will be calculated as part of the budget
preparation process and will be reported to City Council along with the budget. It will be calculated by
taking the budget year's projected beginning fund balance less appropriations plus anticipated revenue.
The resulting fund balance must comply with the minimum fund balance established in this Policy.
(B)Throughout the course of the fiscal year, any amendments to the appropriations approved by
City Council as part of the annual budget process must comply with the restrictions established in this
Policy, unless such amendment is for an approved purpose as noted in this Policy and approved by the
majority of City Council.
(Ord. 32-16, passed 9-12-16)
§ 35.144 CONDITIONS FOR USE.
(A)The General Fund balance is intended to provide the city with sufficient liquidity to support one-
time emergency costs and other non-recurring operating shortfalls such as:
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(1)Natural disaster or other emergency;
(2)Economic recession/depression;
(3)Unexpected decline in revenue; or
(4)Unexpected large one-time capital expenditures.
(B)The General Fund balance shall not be used to fund recurring operating expenses. An exception
may be made for winding down a program or service which must be eliminated in order to provide
sufficient notice and reduce the impact to the community. This action shall have a definite end date of
not more than one fiscal year.
(C)A majority vote of the City Council will be required to use the General Fund balance in a
manner that would reduce the balance below the 50% minimum requirement.
(Ord. 32-16, passed 9-12-16)
§ 35.145 REPLENISHMENT.
In the event that the use of the General Fund balance would result in a balance below the 50% target
(other than when paying the costs of capital improvements in which the ultimate funding source will be
grants or the issuance of notes of long term bonds as noted in § 35.142), City Council shall approve a
plan for replenishment at the same time the use of the balance is approved. If feasible, replenishment to
bring the General Fund balance back to the minimum 50% level should occur within the following fiscal
year.
(Ord. 32-16, passed 9-12-16)
§ 35.146 EXCESS FUND BALANCE.
(A)At the end of each fiscal year, to the extent that the General Fund balance exceeds 75% of the
actual expenditures for the year, the Director of Finance will make a recommendation to transfer 25%
of the amount in excess of 75% to:
(1)The Capital Improvement Tax Fund. The use of the transferred funds shall be consistent
with the goals and policies of the Capital Improvement Tax Fund.
(2)The repayment of debt including but not limited to short-term notes and manuscript debt.
(B)Upon the recommendation by the City Manager, City Council may elect to transfer an amount
in excess of 25%.
(Ord. 32-16, passed 9-12-16; Am. Ord. 10-24, passed 6-3-24)
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§ 35.147 REPORTING AND REVIEW PROVISIONS.
(A)As part of the annual operating budget review process, the Director of Finance shall provide
a report to City Council containing the projected year-end General Fund balance for the current fiscal
year and the proposed year-end General Fund balance for the next budget year. The resulting fund
balance must comply with the minimum fund balance established in the scope of this Policy.
(B)On a monthly basis, the Director of Finance shall provide a report to City Council containing
year-to-date revenues and expenditures, budget versus actual revenues and expenditures, and the current
General Fund balance (as of the last day of the preceding month). These monthly reports will be
followed by quarterly financial updates which will provide a detailed analysis of the activities of the
quarter. The quarterly financial update will also include current and projected year-end General Fund
balances.
(C)The city's General Fund Balance Policy shall be adopted by ordinance by City Council. City
Council shall review and reaffirm this Policy every three years, or more frequently if recommended by
the Director of Finance, the City Manager, and/or City Council.
(Ord. 32-16, passed 9-12-16)
§ 35.148 WAIVER OF GENERAL FUND BALANCE POLICY.
The city may deviate from the requirements of this General Fund Balance Policy when City Council
concludes it is in the best interest of the city to do so.
(Ord. 32-16, passed 9-12-16)
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§ 51.64 RATE SCHEDULE FOR USER CHARGES.
(A)The following rate is the charge for sewer service and use and is based on metered consumption
of water for the area of the city served by the City of Columbus:
Rate Per 1,000 Cubic Feet
Effective Date
January 1, 2025 $16.08
(B)These rates are in addition to the sewer rates charged by the City of Columbus.
(C)The following rate is the charge for sewer service and use for the area of the city serviced by
Delaware County:
Flat Rate Per Month
Effective Date
January 1, 2025 $17.72
(D)These rates are in addition to the sewer rates charged by Delaware County.
(E)Fees received from use of the sewer system shall be deposited in the Sewer Fund and used for
the operation and maintenance of the system, including capital improvements and any related debt
service.
(Ord. 47-97, passed 4-14-97; Am. Ord. 94-07, passed 12-10-07; Am. Ord. 64-09, passed 11-16-09; Am.
Ord. 56-11, passed 10-24-11; Am. Ord. 95-13, passed 12-9-13; Am. Ord. 75-15, passed 11-2-15; Am.
Ord. 72-17, passed 11-6-17; Am. Ord. 31-20, passed 11-9-20; Am. Ord. 76-21, passed 11-15-21; Am.
Ord. 64-22, passed 11-14-22; Am. Ord. 43-23, passed 10-23-23; Am. Ord. 44-24, passed 11-18-24)
§ 51.65 COLLECTION OF USER CHARGES.
The City of Columbus administers the billing and collecting of user charges for the city as provided
by contract.
(A)A billing for sewer user charges is rendered on either a monthly or quarterly basis.
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(B)Each sewer user charge rendered under or pursuant to this chapter is hereby made a lien upon
the corresponding lot, parcel of land, building or premises served by a connection to the sewerage
system of the city, and, if the same is not paid within 90 days after it is due and payable, it shall be
certified to the appropriate County Auditor by the City of Columbus, who shall place the same on the
tax duplicate of the county with the interest and penalties allowed by law and be collected as other taxes
are collected.
(Ord. 47-97, passed 4-14-97)
§ 51.66 ANNUAL NOTIFICATION OF CHARGES; CAPACITY CHARGES.
(A)The city will notify each user, at least annually, in conjunction with a regular bill or other
acceptable means, what portion of the sewer service charge is attributable to the operation and
maintenance costs, and replacement costs for sewer service. All users discharging wastes to the sewerage
system shall be billed for usage of the city's sewerage system and for treatment provided by the City of
Columbus.
(B)For the purpose of providing revenue to help finance and to more equitably distribute the cost
of the construction of necessary additions to the sewerage system, it is necessary to provide for the
establishment of a sewer capacity charge with such charge in addition to any and all other fees which
may be imposed with respect to the sewerage system.
(1)No person shall make a service connection to the city's sewerage system or any part
thereof, unless he has been issued a permit to do so by the city.
(2)The fees to be charged for permits to connect to the sewerage system shall be based upon
the domestic supply water tap size as follows:
Diameter of Water Tap Effective Date 01/01/13
3/4"$2,210
1" 3,580
1-½" 9,180
2"15,900
3"33,150
4"51,740
6"117,600
8"206,980
10"322,560
12"464,580
16"517,660
(3)In the event a tap is subsequently enlarged, the difference between the charges for the two
tap sizes shall be paid.
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may be so designed as a "closed-loop system" using non-toxic fluids to provide satisfactory performance
and when the same guarantee as required in division (E)(2) of this section applies, including, but not
limited to, "vertical or horizontal ground coils" and "doublet well system" or may be directly discharged
into one of the streams enumerated in Exhibit A of Ordinance 2B-82 from property which is immediately
adjacent to such stream.
(G)Each application for a well drilling permit shall be accompanied by an application fee
established by ordinance.
(H)In accordance herewith the act of any property owner in discharging wastewater from a
geothermal heating source onto a neighbor's property so as to constitute a flooding or which results in
standing or stagnant water or unhealthy and hazardous conditions thereon is hereby declared a public
nuisance, and, in addition to the other penalties herein, may be abated or enjoined as such public
nuisance in accordance with law.
('80 Code, § 929.02) (Ord. 2B-82, passed, 1-17-83; Am. Ord. 12-10, passed 3-8-10)
§ 52.04 SUMMITVIEW ROAD WATER TAP PERMITS LIMITED.
(A)In the interest of the public health, safety and welfare, no further water tap permits will be
issued on the Summitview Road waterline after 1300 taps have been committed through approval of
further zonings and including areas already developed which are served by this Summitview Road
waterline, and that this waterline may not be extended to serve areas other than those which it was
designed to serve.
(B)It is to be expressly understood that on any future rezonings or development plans involving this
waterline, that will exceed this 1,300 maximum, the applicants shall be advised that there is no water
service available until further improvements are made to the water system. However, it is expressly
understood that, upon the approval of Council, this tap limit may be increased by the construction of
improvements to the present system.
('80 Code, § 929.03) (Ord. 87-78, passed 11-6-78)
§ 52.05 WATER PERMIT FEES.
The municipality hereby establishes a permit system, and each applicant shall pay the sum of
$247.50 for each permit for existing water taps and the sum of $8.00 per front foot of the property to
be served, provided that these charges shall not be imposed for the replacement of a tap or increase in
the size of an existing tap and provided further that these charges shall not be imposed if the owner of
the property concerned can show that he or his predecessor in title paid, or is paying a special assessment
for the construction of any of the water mains which provide such service, or at his own expense
constructed any of the water mains which provide such service, and that any unencumbered funds may
be used to improve, operate or maintain the system.
('80 Code, § 929.04) (Ord. 43-74, passed 9-16-74)
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§ 52.06 WATER SURCHARGES.
(A)The following rate is the charge for water service and use and is based on metered consumption
of water:
Effective Date Rate Per 1,000 Cubic Feet
January 1, 2025 $3.31
(B)This rate is in addition to the water rates charged by the City of Columbus.
(C)Moneys received from the use of the water system shall be deposited in a separate fund (Water
Fund) and used for the payment of the costs to operate and maintain the system and to make capital
improvements to the system.
('80 Code, § 929.05) (Ord. 13-92, passed 4-20-92; Am. Ord. 94-07, passed 12-10-07; Am. Ord. 64-09,
passed 11-16-09; Am. Ord. 56-11, passed 10-24-11; Am. Ord. 75-15, passed 11-2-15; Am. Ord. 31-20,
passed 11-9-20; Am. Ord. 76-21, passed 11-15-21; Am. Ord. 43-23, passed 10-23-23; Am. Ord. 44-24,
passed 11-18-24)
§ 52.07 CAPACITY CHARGES.
(A)No person shall make a service connection or any part thereof, unless he has been issued a
permit to do so by the city.
(B)The following fees shall be charged for permits issued to tap into the water system:
CAPACITY CHARGES
Diameter of Water Tap
(inches)
Effective Date
01/01/13
3/4 $1,890
1 3,090
1½7,370
2 13,110
3 28,070
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INTERSECTION.
(1)The area embraced within the prolongation or connection of the lateral curb lines, or, if
none, the lateral boundary lines of the roadways of two highways that join one another at, or
approximately at, right angles, or the area within which vehicles traveling upon different highways that
join at any other angle might come into conflict. The junction of an alley or driveway with a roadway
or highway does not constitute an intersection unless the roadway or highway at the junction is controlled
by a traffic control device.
(2)If a highway includes two roadways that are 30 feet or more apart, then every crossing of
each roadway of such divided highway by an intersecting highway constitutes a separate intersection.
If both intersecting highways include two roadways 30 feet or more apart, then every crossing of any
two roadways of such highways constitutes a separate intersection.
(3)At a location controlled by a traffic control signal, regardless of the distance between the
separate intersections as described in division (2) of this definition:
(a)If a stop line, yield line, or crosswalk has not been designated on the roadway within
the median between the separate intersections, the two intersections and the roadway and median
constitute one intersection.
(b)Where a stop line, yield line, or crosswalk line is designated on the roadway on the
intersection approach, the area within the crosswalk and any area beyond the designated stop line or yield
line constitute part of the intersection.
(c)Where a crosswalk is designated on a roadway on the departure from the intersection,
the intersection includes the area that extends to the far side of the crosswalk. (R.C. § 4511.01(KK))
LANED STREET OR HIGHWAY. A street or highway the roadway of which is divided into two
or more clearly marked lanes for vehicular traffic. (R.C. § 4511.01(GG))
LOW-SPEED MICROMOBILITY DEVICE. Means a device weighing less than 100 pounds that
has handlebars, is propelled by an electric motor or human power, and has an attainable speed on a
paved level surface of not more than 20 miles per hour when propelled by the electric motor. (R.C.
§ 4511.01(WWW))
MANAGER. The official established and provided for in Article V of the Dublin Charter.
MEDIAN. The area between two roadways of a divided highway, measured from edge of traveled
way to edge of traveled way, but excluding turn lanes. The width of a median may be different between
intersections, between interchanges, and at opposite approaches of the same intersection. (R.C.
§ 4511.01(NNN))
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MOTORCYCLE. Every motor vehicle, other than a tractor, having a seat or saddle for the use of
the operator and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, including
but not limited to, motor vehicles known as "motor-driven cycle," "motor scooter," "autocycle," "cab-
enclosed motorcycle," or "motorcycle" without regard to weight or brake horsepower. (R.C.
§ 4511.01(C))
MOTOR VEHICLE. Every vehicle propelled or drawn by power other than muscular power,
except motorized bicycles, electric bicycles, road rollers, traction engines, power shovels, power cranes
and other equipment used in construction work and not designed for or employed in general highway
transportation, hole-digging machinery, well-drilling machinery, ditch-digging machinery, farm
machinery, and trailers designed and used exclusively to transport a boat between a place of storage and
a marina, or in and around a marina, when drawn or towed on a street or highway for a distance of no
more than ten miles and at a speed of 25 miles per hour or less. (R.C. § 4511.01(B))
MOTORIZED BICYCLE or MOPED. Any vehicle having either two tandem wheels or one wheel
in the front and two wheels in the rear, that may be pedaled, and that is equipped with a helper motor
of not more than 50 cubic centimeters piston displacement that produces not more than one brake
horsepower and is capable of propelling the vehicle at a speed of no greater than 20 miles per hour on
a level surface. The terms do not include an electric bicycle. (R.C. § 4511.01(H))
MULTI-WHEEL AGRICULTURAL TRACTOR. A type of agricultural tractor that has two or
more wheels or tires on each side of one axle at the rear of the tractor, is designed or used for drawing
other vehicles or wheeled machinery, has no provision for carrying loads independentl y of the drawn
vehicles or machinery, and is used principally for agricultural purposes. (R.C. § 4511.01(GGG))
NATURAL RESOURCES OFFICER. An officer appointed pursuant to R.C. § 1501.24. (R.C.
§ 4511.01(XXX))
OPERATE. To cause or have caused movement of a vehicle. (R.C. § 4511.01(HHH))
PARK or PARKING. The standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than
temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading merchandise or
passengers.
PEDESTRIAN. Any natural person afoot. The term includes a personal delivery device as defined
in R.C. § 4511.513 unless the context clearly suggests otherwise. (R.C. § 4511.01(X))
PERSON. Every natural person, firm, copartnership, association or corporation. (R.C.
§ 4511.01(W))
POLE TRAILER. Every trailer or semitrailer attached to the towing vehicle by means of a reach,
pole or by being boomed or otherwise secured to the towing vehicle, and ordinarily used for transporting
long or irregular shaped loads such as poles, pipes and structural members capable, generally, of
sustaining themselves as beams between the supporting connections. (R.C. § 4511.01(O))
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POLICE OFFICER. Every officer authorized to direct or regulate traffic, or to make arrests for
violations of traffic regulations. (R.C. § 4511.01(Z))
PREDICATE MOTOR VEHICLE OR TRAFFIC OFFENSE. Any of the following:
(1) A violation of R.C. §§ 4511.03, 4511.051, 4511.12, 4511.132, 4511.16, 4511.20,
4511.201, 4511.21, 4511.211, 4511.213, 4511.22, 4511.23, 4511.25, 4511.26, 4511.27, 4511.28,
4511.29, 4511.30, 4511.31, 4511.32, 4511.33, 4511.34, 4511.35, 4511.36, 4511.37, 4511.38,
4511.39, 4511.40, 4511.41, 4511.42, 4511.43, 4511.431, 4511.432, 4511.44, 4511.441, 4511.451,
4511.452, 4511.46, 4511.47, 4511.48, 4511.481, 4511.49, 4511.50, 4511.511, 4511.53, 4511.54,
4511.55, 4511.56, 4511.57, 4511.58, 4511.59, 4511.60, 4511.61, 4511.64, 4511.66, 4511.661,
4511.68, 4511.70, 4511.701, 4511.71, 4511.711, 4511.712, 4511.713, 4511.72, 4511.73, 4511.763,
4511.771, 4511.78, or 4511.84;
(2)A violation of R.C. §§ 4511.17(A)(2), 4511.51(A) to (D), or 4511.74(A);
(3)A violation of any provision of R.C. §§ 4511.01 to 4511.76 for which no penalty otherwise
is provided in the section that contains the provision violated;
(4)A violation of R.C. § 4511.214;
(5)A violation of a municipal ordinance that is substantially similar to any section or provision
set forth or described in division (1), (2), (3), or (4) of this definition. (R.C. § 4511.01(III))
PRIVATE ROAD OPEN TO PUBLIC TRAVEL. A private toll road or road, including any adjacent
sidewalks that generally run parallel to the road, within a shopping center, airport, sports arena, or other
similar business or recreation facility that is privately owned but where the public is allowed to travel
without access restrictions. The term includes a gated toll road but does not include a road within a
private gated property where access is restricted at all times, a parking area, a driving aisle within a
parking area, or a private grade crossing. (R.C. § 4511.01(OOO))
PRIVATE ROAD OR DRIVEWAY. Every way or place in private ownership used for vehicular
travel by the owner and those having express or implied permission from the owner but not by other
persons. (R.C. § 4511.01(DD))
PUBLIC SAFETY VEHICLE. Any of the following:
(1)Ambulances, including private ambulance companies under contract to a municipal
corporation, township, or county, and private ambulances and nontransport vehicles bearing license
plates issued under R.C. § 4503.49;
(2)Motor vehicles used by public law enforcement officers or other persons sworn to enforce
the criminal and traffic laws of the state or the municipality;
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(3)Any motor vehicle when properly identified as required by the Ohio Director of Public
Safety, when used in response to fire emergency calls or to provide emergency medical service to ill or
injured persons, and when operated by a duly qualified person who is a member of a volunteer rescue
service or a volunteer fire department, and who is on duty pursuant to the rules or directives of that
service. The Ohio Fire Marshal shall be designated by the Ohio Director of Public Safety as the
certifying agency for all public safety vehicles described in this division (3);
(4)Vehicles used by fire departments, including motor vehicles when used by volunteer
firemen responding to emergency calls in the fire department service when identified as required by the
Ohio Director of Public Safety;
(5)Any vehicle used to transport or provide emergency medical service to an ill or injured
person, when certified as a public safety vehicle, shall be considered a public safety vehicle when
transporting an ill or injured person to a hospital regardless of whether such vehicle has already passed
a hospital;
(6)Vehicles used by the Motor Carrier Enforcement Unit for the enforcement of orders and
rules of the Public Utilities Commission as specified in R.C. § 5503.34. (R.C. § 4511.01(E))
RAILROAD. A carrier of persons or property operating upon rails placed principally on a private
right-of-way. (R.C. § 4511.01(P))
RAILROAD SIGN OR SIGNAL. Any sign, signal or device erected by authority of a public body
or official or by a railroad and intended to give notice of the presence of railroad tracks or the approach
of a railroad train. (R.C. § 4511.01(SS))
RAILROAD TRAIN. A steam engine, or an electric or other motor, with or without cars coupled
thereto, operated by a railroad. (R.C. § 4511.01(Q))
RESIDENCE DISTRICT. The territory, not comprising a business district, fronting on a street or
highway, including the street or highway, where, for a distance of 300 feet or more, the front age is
improved with residences or residences and buildings in use for business. (R.C. § 4511.01(OO))
RIDESHARING ARRANGEMENT. The transportation of persons in a motor vehicle where such
transportation is incidental to another purpose of a volunteer driver and includes ridesharing
arrangements known as carpools, vanpools, and buspools.
RIGHT-OF-WAY. Either of the following, as the context requires:
(1)The right of a vehicle or pedestrian to proceed uninterruptedly in a lawful manner in the
direction in which it or he is moving in preference to another vehicle or pedestrian approaching from a
different direction into its or his path;
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(2)A general term denoting land, property or the interest therein, usually in the configuration
of a strip, acquired for or devoted to transportation purposes. When used in this context, RIGHT-OF-
WAY includes the roadway, shoulders or berm, ditch, and slopes extending to the right-of-way limits
under the control of the state or local authority. (R.C. § 4511.01(UU))
ROAD SERVICE VEHICLE. Wreckers, utility repair vehicles, and state, county, and municipal
service vehicles equipped with visual signals by means of flashing, rotating, or oscillating lights.
ROADWAY. That portion of a street or highway improved, designed or ordinarily used for
vehicular travel, except the berm or shoulder. If a street or highway includes two or more separate
roadways, the term ROADWAY means any such roadway separately but not all such roadways
collectively. (R.C. § 4511.01(EE))
SAFETY ZONE. The area or space officially set apart within a roadway for the exclusive use of
pedestrians and protected or marked or indicated by adequate signs as to be plainly visible at all times.
(R.C. § 4511.01(MM))
SCHOOL BUS. Every bus designed for carrying more than nine passengers which is owned by a
public, private, or governmental agency or institution of learning, and operated for the transportation
of children to or from a school session or a school function, or owned by a private person and operated
for compensation for the transportation of children to or from a school session or a school function;
provided the term does not include a bus operated by a municipally owned transportation system, a mass
transit company operating exclusively within the territorial limits of a municipality, or within such limits
and the territorial limits of municipalities immediately contiguous to the municipality, nor a common
passenger carrier certified by the Public Utilities Commission unless the bus is devoted exclusively to
the transportation of children to and from a school session or a school function, and the term does not
include a van or bus used by a licensed child care center or type A family child care home to transport
children from the child care center or type A family child care home to a school if the van or bus does
not have more than 15 children in the van or bus at any time. (R.C. § 4511.01(F), (FFF))
SEMITRAILER. Every vehicle designed or used for carrying persons or property with another and
separate motor vehicle so that in operation a part of its own weight or that of its load, or both, rests upon
and is carried by another vehicle. (R.C. § 4511.01(N))
SHARED-USE PATH. A bikeway outside the traveled way and physically separated from motorized
vehicular traffic by an open space or barrier and either within the highway right-of-way or within an
independent alignment. A shared-use path also may be used by pedestrians, including skaters, joggers,
users of manual and motorized wheelchairs, and other authorized motorized and non-motorized users.
A shared-use path does not include any trail that is intended to be used primarily for mountain biking,
hiking, equestrian use, or other similar uses, or any other single track or natural surface trail that has
historically been reserved for non-motorized use. (R.C. § 4511.01(PPP))
SIDEWALK. That portion of a street between the curb lines, or the lateral lines of a roadway, and
the adjacent property lines, intended for the use of pedestrians. (R.C. § 4511.01(FF))
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STATE ROUTE. Every highway which is designated with an official state route number and so
marked. (R.C. § 4511.01(JJ))
STOP. When required means a complete cessation of movement.
STOPPING OR STANDING.
(1)When prohibited means any halting of a vehicle, even momentarily, whether occupied or
not, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of
a police officer or traffic-control device.
(2)The halting of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than temporarily for the
purpose of and while actually engaged in receiving or discharging passengers.
STOP INTERSECTION. Any intersection at one or more entrances of which stop signs are erected.
(R.C. § 4511.01(BBB))
STREET OR HIGHWAY. The terms are synonymous and mean the entire width between the
boundary lines of every way open to the use of the public as a thoroughfare for purposes of vehicular
travel. (R.C. § 4511.01(BB))
THROUGH STREET OR HIGHWAY. Every street or highway as provided in § 70.24. (R.C.
§ 4511.01(HH))
THRUWAY. A through street or highway whose entire roadway is reserved for through traffic and
on which roadway parking is prohibited. (R.C. § 4511.01(AAA))
TRAFFIC. Pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, vehicles, streetcars, and other devices, either
singly or together, while using for purposes of travel any highway or private road open to public travel.
(R.C. § 4511.01(TT))
TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES. A flagger, sign, signal, marking, or other device used to
regulate, warn, or guide traffic, placed on, over, or adjacent to a street, highway, private road open to
public travel, pedestrian facility, or shared-use path by authority of a public agency or official having
jurisdiction, or, in the case of a private road open to public travel, by authority of the private owner or
private official having jurisdiction. (R.C. § 4511.01(QQ))
TRAFFIC-CONTROL SIGNAL. Any highway traffic signal by which traffic is alternately directed
to stop and permitted to proceed. (R.C. § 4511.01(RR))
TRAILER. Every vehicle designed or used for carrying persons or property wholly on its own
structure and for being drawn by a motor vehicle, including any such vehicle when formed by or
operated as a combination of a semitrailer and a vehicle of the dolly type, such as that commonly known
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as a trailer dolly, a vehicle used to transport agricultural produce or agricultural production materials
between a local place of storage or supply and the farm when drawn or towed on a street or highway at
a speed greater than 25 miles per hour, and a vehicle designed and used exclusively to transport a boat
between a place of storage and a marina, or in and around a marina, when drawn or towed on a street
or highway for a distance of more than ten miles or at a speed of more than 25 miles per hour. (R.C.
§ 4511.01(M))
TRUCK. Every motor vehicle, except trailers and semitrailers, designed and used to carry property.
(R.C. § 4511.01(K))
URBAN DISTRICT. The territory contiguous to and including any street or highway which is built
up with structures devoted to business, industry or dwelling houses situated at intervals of less than 100
feet for a distance of a quarter of a mile or more, and the character of such territory is indicated by
official traffic-control devices. (R.C. § 4511.01(PP))
VEHICLE. Every device, including a motorized bicycle and an electric bicycle, in, upon, or by
which any person or property may be transported or drawn upon a highway, except that VEHICLE does
not include any motorized wheelchair, any electric personal assistive mobility device, any low-speed
micromobility device, any personal delivery device as defined in R.C. § 4511.513, any device that is
moved by power collected from overhead electric trolley wires or that is used exclusively upon stationary
rails or tracks, or any device, other than a bicycle, that is moved by human power. (R.C. § 4511.01(A))
WASTE COLLECTION VEHICLE. A vehicle used in the collection of garbage, refuse, trash, or
recyclable materials. (R.C. § 4511.01(RRR))
WHEELCHAIR, MOTORIZED. Any self-propelled vehicle designed for, and used by, a
handicapped person and that is incapable of a speed in excess of eight miles per hour. (R.C.
§ 4511.01(EEE))
WILDLIFE OFFICER. An officer designated pursuant to R.C. § 1531.13. (R.C. § 4511.01(YYY))
('80 Code, Chapter 301)
§ 70.02 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWFUL ORDER OF POLICE OFFICER; FLEEING.
(A)No person shall fail to comply with any lawful order or direction of any police officer invested
with authority to direct, control or regulate traffic.
(B)No person shall operate a motor vehicle so as willfully to elude or flee a police officer after
receiving a visible or audible signal from a police officer to bring the person’s motor vehicle to a stop.
(C)(1)Whoever violates this section is guilty of failure to comply with an order or signal of a
police officer.
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(2)A violation of division (A) of this section is a misdemeanor of the first degree.
(3)Except as provided in divisions (C)(4) and (C)(5) of this section, a violation of division (B)
of this section is a felony to be prosecuted under appropriate state law.
(4)A violation of division (B) of this section is a felony and shall be prosecuted under
appropriate state law if the jury or judge as trier of fact finds by proof beyond a reasonable doubt that
in committing the offense, the offender was fleeing immediately after the commission of a felony.
(5)(a)A violation of division (B) of this section is a felony and shall be prosecuted under
appropriate state law if the jury or judge as trier of fact finds any of the following by proof beyond a
reasonable doubt:
1.The operation of the motor vehicle by the offender was a proximate cause of
serious physical harm to persons or property.
2.The operation of the motor vehicle by the offender caused a substantial risk of
serious physical harm to persons or property.
(b)If a police officer pursues an offender who is violating division (B) of this section and
division (C)(5)(a) of this section applies, the sentencing court, in determining the seriousness of an
offender’s conduct for purposes of sentencing the offender for a violation of division (B) of this section,
shall consider, along with the factors set forth in R.C. §§ 2929.12 and 2929.13 that are required to be
considered, all of the following:
1.The duration of the pursuit;
2.The distance of the pursuit;
3.The rate of speed at which the offender operated the motor vehicle during the
pursuit;
4.Whether the offender failed to stop for traffic lights or stop signs during the
pursuit;
5.The number of traffic lights or stop signs for which the offender failed to stop
during the pursuit;
6.Whether the offender operated the motor vehicle during the pursuit without lighted
lights during a time when lighted lights are required;
7.Whether the offender committed a moving violation during the pursuit;
8.The number of moving violations the offender committed during the pursuit;
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9.Any other relevant factors indicating that the offender’s conduct is more serious
than conduct normally constituting the offense.
(D)In addition to any other sanction imposed for a violation of division (A) of this section, the court
shall impose a class five suspension from the range specified in R.C. § 4510.02(A)(5). If the offender
previously has been found guilty of an offense under this section or under R.C. § 2921.331 or any other
substantially equivalent municipal ordinance, in addition to any other sanction imposed for the offense,
the court shall impose a class one suspension as described in R.C. § 4510.02(A)(1). The court may grant
limited driving privileges to the offender on a suspension imposed for a misdemeanor violation of this
section as set forth in R.C. § 4510.021. No judge shall suspend any portion of the suspension under a
class one suspension of an offender’s license, permit, or privilege required by this division.
(E)As used in this section:
MOVING VIOLATION. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 2743.70.
POLICE OFFICER. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 4511.01.
(R.C. § 2921.331(A) - (C), (E), (F)) ('80 Code, §§ 303.01, 303.99) Penalty, see § 70.99
§ 70.03 TRAFFIC DIRECTION IN EMERGENCIES; OBEDIENCE TO SCHOOL GUARD.
(A)Police officers shall direct or regulate traffic in accordance with the provisions of this Traffic
Code, provided that, in the event of fire or other emergency or to expedite traffic or safeguard
pedestrians, they are authorized to direct traffic as conditions may require notwithstanding the provisions
of this Traffic Code. Firemen, when at the scene of a fire, may direct or assist the police in directing
traffic thereat or in the immediate
vicinity. The direction of traffic may be by word or audible signal, by gesture or visible signal or by any
combination thereof. No person shall fail to comply with any lawful order or direction of any police
officer or fireman issued pursuant to this section.
(B)No person shall fail to comply with any lawful order or direction of any school crossing guard
invested with authority to direct, control or regulate traffic in the vicinity of the school to which such
guard may be assigned.
('80 Code, § 303.02) Penalty, see § 70.99
§ 70.04 ROAD WORKERS, MOTOR VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT EXCEPTED.
(A)The provisions of this traffic code, except for § 73.01, do not apply to persons, teams, motor
vehicles, and other equipment while actually engaged in work upon the surface of a highway within an
area designated by traffic-control devices, but apply to those persons and vehicles when traveling to or
from such work.
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(B)The driver of a highway maintenance vehicle owned by this state or any political subdivision
of this state, while the driver is engaged in the performance of official duties upon a street or highway,
provided the highway maintenance vehicle is equipped with flashing lights and such other markings as
are required by law and such lights are in operation when the driver and vehicle are so engaged, shall
be exempt from criminal prosecution for violations of R.C. §§ 4511.22, 4511.25, 4511.26, 4511.27,
4511.28, 4511.30, 4511.31, 4511.33, 4511.35, 4511.66, 4513.02, and 5577.01 to 5577.09, and any
substantially similar municipal ordinance.
(C)(1)This section does not exempt a driver of a highway maintenance vehicle from civil liability
arising from a violation of R.C. § 4511.22, 4511.25, 4511.26, 4511.27, 4511.28, 4511.30, 4511.31,
4511.33, 4511.35, 4511.66, or 4513.02 or R.C. §§ 5577.01 to 5577.09, or any substantially similar
municipal ordinance.
(2)This section does not exempt a driver of a vehicle who is not a state employee and who is
engaged in the transport of highway maintenance equipment from criminal liability for a violation of
R.C. §§ 5577.01 through 5577.09, or any substantially equivalent municipal ordinance.
(D)As used in this section, ENGAGED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF OFFICIAL DUTIES
includes driving a highway maintenance vehicle to and from the manufacturer or vehicle maintenance
provider and transporting a highway maintenance vehicle, equipment, or materials to and from a work
location.
(R.C. § 4511.04)
(E)The provisions of R.C. §§ 4511.12, 4511.13, 4511.131, 4511.132, 4511.14, 4511.202,
4511.21, 4511.211, 4511.22, 4511.23, 4511.25, 4511.26, 4511.27, 4511.28, 4511.29, 4511.30,
4511.31, 4511.32, 4511.33, 4511.34, 4511.35, 4511.36, 4511.37, 4511.38, 4511.39, 4511.40,
4511.41, 4511.42, 4511.43, 4511.431, 4511.432, 4511.44, 4511.441, 4511.57, 4511.58, 4511.59,
4511.60, 4511.61, 4511.62, 4511.66, 4511.68, 4511.681, and 4511.69, and any substantially similar
municipal ordinances, do not apply to the driver of an emergency vehicle or public safety vehicle if the
emergency vehicle or public safety vehicle is responding to an emergency call, is equipped with and
displaying at least one flashing, rotating, or oscillating light visible under normal atmospheric conditions
from a distance of 500 feet to the front of the vehicle and if the driver of the vehicles is giving an audible
signal by siren, exhaust whistle, or bell. This section does not relieve the driver of an emergency vehicle
or public safety vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons and property
upon the highway.
(R.C. § 4511.041)
(F)The provisions of R.C. §§ 4511.25, 4511.26, 4511.27, 4511.28, 4511.29, 4511.30, 4511.31,
4511.32, 4511.33, 4511.35, 4511.36, 4511.37, 4511.38, and 4511.66, or any substantially similar
municipal ordinances, do not apply to a coroner, deputy coroner or coroner's investigator operating a
motor vehicle in accordance with R.C. § 4513.171 or a substantially similar municipal ordinance. This
division does not relieve a coroner, deputy coroner or coroner's investigator operating a motor vehicle
from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons and property upon the highway.
(R.C. § 4511.04) ('80 Code, § 303.04)
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by the public safety official. If the public safety official determines that the motor vehicle cannot be
removed within the specified period of time, the public safety official shall remove or order the removal
of the motor vehicle.
(B)(1)Except as provided in division (B)(2) of this section, the Department of Transportation, any
employee of the Department of Transportation, or a public safety official who authorizes or participates
in the removal of any unoccupied motor vehicle, cargo, or personal property as authorized by division
(A) of this section, regardless of whether the removal is executed by a private towing service, is not
liable for civil damages for any injury, death, or loss to person or property that results from the removal
of that unoccupied motor vehicle, cargo, or personal property. Further, except as provided in division
(B)(2) of this section, if a public safety official authorizes, employs, or arranges to have a private towing
service remove any unoccupied motor vehicle, cargo, or personal property as authorized by division (A)
of this section, that private towing service is not liable for civil damages for any injury, death, or loss
to person or property that results from the removal of that unoccupied motor vehicle, cargo, or personal
property.
(2)Division (B)(1) of this section does not apply to any of the following:
(a)Any person or entity involved in the removal of an unoccupied motor vehicle, cargo,
or personal property pursuant to division (A) of this section if that removal causes or contributes to the
release of a hazardous material or to structural damage to the roadway;
(b)A private towing service that was not authorized, employed, or arranged by a public
safety official to remove an unoccupied motor vehicle, cargo, or personal property under this section;
(c)Except as provided in division (B)(2)(d) of this section, a private towing service that
was authorized, employed, or arranged by a public safety official to perform the removal of the
unoccupied motor vehicle, cargo, or personal property but the private towing service performed the
removal in a negligent manner;
(d)A private towing service that was authorized, employed, or arranged by a public safety
official to perform the removal of the unoccupied motor vehicle, cargo, or personal property that was
endangering public safety but the private towing service performed the removal in a reckless manner.
(C)As used in divisions (A) and (B) of this section:
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 2305.232.
PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL. Means any of the following:
(a)The sheriff of the county, or the chief of a law enforcement agency in the municipal
corporation, township, port authority, conservancy district, university campus police department, park
district police force, or township or joint police district, in which the accident occurred;
(b)A state highway patrol trooper;
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(c)The chief of the fire department having jurisdiction where the accident occurred;
(d)A duly authorized subordinate acting on behalf of an official specified in divisions (a)
to (c) of this definition;
(e)A natural resources officer or a wildlife officer.
(R.C. § 4513.66)
(D)If a towing service is removing a motor vehicle, and the removal was not authorized under R.C.
§ 4513.60, 4513.601, 4513.61, or 4513.66, or any substantially equivalent municipal ordinance, prior
to removing the motor vehicle, the towing service shall provide a written estimate of the price for the
removal to the operator of the motor vehicle, if requested.
(E)The towing service shall ensure that any estimate provided under division (D) of this section
includes the fees, services to be rendered, and destination of the vehicle.
(F)If a towing service fails to provide a written estimate as required by this section, the towing
service shall not charge fees for the towing and storage of the motor vehicle that exceed 25% of any
applicable fees established by the public utilities commission in rules adopted under R.C.
§ 4921.25(B)(4) or, if the vehicle was towed within a municipal corporation that has established vehicle
removal and storage fees, 25% of the fees established by the municipal corporation.
(G)Any storage facility that accepts towed vehicles shall conspicuously post a notice at the entrance
to the storage facility that states the limitation on fees established under division (F) of this section.
(R.C. § 4513.68)
TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES
§ 70.20 CONFORMITY WITH STATE MANUAL.
All traffic-control devices placed pursuant to the provisions of this Traffic Code shall conform to
the Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, as set forth in R.C.
§ 4511.09.
('80 Code, § 305.03)
§ 70.21 AUTHORITY AND CONSIDERATIONS FOR PLACEMENT OF DEVICES.
The Manager is hereby authorized to place and maintain traffic-control devices upon any street or
highway under his jurisdiction as are necessary to effectuate the provisions of this Traffic Code, or to
regulate, warn or guide traffic, and such other traffic-control devices as he shall deem necessary for the
proper control of traffic. The Manager shall determine the location, timing and coordination of such
traffic-control devices upon the basis of an applicable engineering or traffic investigation and shall
consider the following:
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CHAPTER 73: MOTOR VEHICLE CRIMES
Section
Impaired or Reckless Operation
73.01 Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
73.02 Reckless operation
73.03 Physical control of vehicle while under the influence
73.04 Immobilizing or disabling device violation
73.05 Operation restricted for mini-trucks and low-speed, under-speed, or utility vehicles
Speed Regulations
73.15 Speed limits
73.16 Slow speed
73.17 Speed limitations over bridges
73.18 Emergency vehicles excepted from speed limitation
73.19 Street racing, stunt driving and street takeovers prohibited
Stopping After Accident
73.30 Stopping after accident
73.31 Stopping after accident involving injury to persons or property
73.32 Stopping after accident involving damage to realty
IMPAIRED OR RECKLESS OPERATION
§ 73.01 DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS.
(A)(1)No person shall operate any vehicle within this municipality, if, at the time of the operation,
any of the following apply:
(a)The person is under the influence of alcohol, a drug of abuse, or a combination of
them.
(b)The person has a concentration of 0.08% or more but less than 0.17% by weight per
unit volume of alcohol in the person’s whole blood.
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(c)The person has a concentration of 0.096% or more but less than 0.204% by weight per
unit volume of alcohol in the person’s blood serum or plasma.
(d)The person has a concentration of 0.08 grams or more but less than 0.17 grams by
weight of alcohol per 210 liters of the person’s breath.
(e)The person has a concentration of 0.11 grams or more but less than 0.238 grams by
weight of alcohol per 100 milliliters of the person’s urine.
(f)The person has a concentration of 0.17% or more by weight per unit volume of alcohol
in the person’s whole blood.
(g)The person has a concentration of 0.204% or more by weight per unit volume of
alcohol in the person’s blood serum or plasma.
(h)The person has a concentration of 0.17 grams or more by weight of alcohol per 210
liters of the person’s breath.
(i)The person has a concentration of 0.238 grams or more by weight of alcohol per 100
milliliters of the person’s urine.
(j)Except as provided for in division (K) of this section, the person has a concentration
of any of the following controlled substances or metabolites of a controlled substance in the person's
whole blood, blood serum or plasma, or urine that equals or exceeds any of the following:
1.The person has a concentration of amphetamine in the person's urine of at least
500 nanograms of amphetamine per milliliter of the person's urine or has a concentration of
amphetamine in the person's whole blood or blood serum or plasma of at least 100 nanograms of
amphetamine per milliliter of the person's whole blood or blood serum or plasma.
2.The person has a concentration of amphetamine in the person's urine of at least
150 nanograms of cocaine per milliliter of the person's urine or has a concentration of cocaine in the
person's whole blood or blood serum or plasma of at least 50 nanograms of cocaine per milliliter of the
person's whole blood or blood serum or plasma.
3.The person has a concentration of cocaine metabolite in the person's urine of at
least 150 nanograms of cocaine metabolite per milliliter of the person's urine or has a concentration of
cocaine metabolite in the person's whole blood or blood serum or plasma of at least 50 nanograms of
cocaine metabolite per milliliter of the person's whole blood or blood serum or plasma.
4.The person has a concentration of heroin in the person's urine of at least 2,000
nanograms of heroin per milliliter of the person's urine or has a concentration of heroin in the person's
whole blood or blood serum or plasma of at least 50 nanograms of heroin per milliliter of the person's
whole blood or blood serum or plasma.
5.The person has a concentration of heroine metabolite (6-monoacetyl morphine) in
the person's urine of at least 10 nanograms of heroin metabolite (6-monoacetyl morphine) per milliliter
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imposed pursuant to this section, provided the court determines the offender is an indigent person and
is unable to pay the fine.
(Am. Ord. 88-94, passed 10-3-94; Am. Ord. 93-95, passed 9-18-95) Penalty, see § 70.99
§ 73.16 SLOW SPEED.
(A)No person shall stop or operate a vehicle at such an unreasonably slow speed as to impede or
block the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, except when stopping or reduced speed is
necessary for safe operation or to comply with law. (R.C. 4511.22(A))
(B)Whenever, in accordance with R.C. § 4511.22(B), the minimum speed limit of a controlled-
access highway, expressway or freeway has been declared and the appropriate signs giving notice have
been erected as required, operators of motor vehicles shall be governed by the speed limitations set forth
on such signs. No person shall operate a motor vehicle below the speed limits posted upon such signs
except when necessary for safe operation or in compliance with law.
('80 Code, § 333.04)
(C)Except as otherwise provided in this division, whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor
misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or
pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty
of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has
been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section
is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.
(D)If the offender commits the offense while distracted and the distracting activity is a contributing
factor to the commission of the offense, the offender is subject to the additional fine established under
§ 70.99(B). (R.C. 4511.22(D))
Penalty, see § 70.99
§ 73.17 SPEED LIMITATIONS OVER BRIDGES.
(A)(1)No person shall operate a vehicle over any bridge or other elevated structure constituting
a part of a highway at a speed which is greater than the maximum speed that can be maintained with
safety to such bridge or structure, when such structure is posted with signs as provided in this section.
(2)The Department of Transportation upon request from any local authority shall, or upon its
own initiative may, conduct an investigation of any bridge or other elevated structure constituting a part
of a highway, and if it finds that such structure cannot with safety withstand traffic travelling at the speed
otherwise permissible under this Traffic Code, the Department shall determine and declare the maximum
speed of traffic which such structure can withstand, and shall cause or permit suitable signs stating such
maximum speed to be erected and maintained at a distance of a least 100 feet before each end of the
structure.
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(3)Upon the trial of any person charged with a violation of this section, proof of such
determination of the maximum speed by the Department and the existence of such signs shall constitute
prima facie evidence of the maximum speed which can be maintained with safety to such bridge or
structure.
(B)Except as otherwise provided in this division, whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor
misdemeanor. If within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded
guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a
misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been
convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is
guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.
(C)If the offender commits the offense while distracted and the distracting activity is a contributing
factor to the commission of the offense, the offender is subject to the additional fine established under
§ 70.99(B).
(R.C. § 4511.23) ('80 Code, § 333.05) Penalty, see § 70.99
§ 73.18 EMERGENCY VEHICLES EXCEPTED FROM SPEED LIMITATION.
The prima-facie speed limitations set forth in § 73.15 do not apply to emergency vehicles or public
safety vehicles when they are responding to emergency calls and are equipped with and displaying at
least one flashing, rotating or oscillating light visible under normal atmospheric conditions from a
distance of 500 feet to the front of the vehicle and when the drivers thereof sound audible signals by bell,
siren or exhaust whistle. This section does not relieve the driver of an emergency vehicle or public
safety vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the street or
highway.
(R.C. § 4511.24) ('80 Code, § 333.06)
§ 73.19 STREET RACING, STUNT DRIVING AND STREET TAKEOVERS PROHIBITED.
(A)As used in this section:
BURNOUT. A maneuver performed while operating a vehicle whereby the vehicle is kept in
a stationary position, but the wheels of the vehicle are spun, which may cause the tires of the vehicle to
become heated and emit smoke from the friction.
DOUGHNUT. A maneuver performed while operating a vehicle whereby the front or rear of
the vehicle is rotated around the opposite set of wheels in a continuous motion, which may cause a
circular skid-mark pattern of rubber on the driving surface, or the tires of the vehicle to become heated
and emit smoke from the friction, or both.
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DRIFTING. A maneuver performed while operating a vehicle whereby the vehicle is driven
in a manner that causes a controlled, sideways skid during a turn, with the front wheels pointing in a
direction that is the opposite of the direction of the turn.
STREET RACING. The operation of two or more vehicles from a point side by side at
accelerating speeds in a competitive attempt to out-distance each other or the operation of one or more
vehicles over a common selected course, from the same point to the same point, wherein timing is made
of the participating vehicles involving competitive accelerations or speeds. The operation of two or more
vehicles side by side either at speeds in excess of prima-facie lawful speeds established by R.C.
§ 4511.21(B)(1)(a) to (B)(9) or rapidly accelerating from a common starting point to a speed in excess
of such prima-facie lawful speeds shall be prima-facie evidence of street racing.
STREET TAKEOVER. Blocking or impeding the regular flow of vehicle or pedestrian traffic
on a public road, street, or highway or on private property that is open to the general public for the
purpose of street racing or stunt driving.
STUNT DRIVING. Performing or engaging in burnouts, doughnuts, drifting, or wheelies, or
allowing a passenger to ride either partially or fully outside of the vehicle while operating that vehicle.
WHEELIE. A maneuver performed while operating a vehicle whereby the front wheel or
wheels of the vehicle are raised off of the ground or whereby two wheels that are on the same side of
the vehicle are raised off of the ground.
(B)No person shall knowingly participate in street racing, stunt driving, or street takeover upon
any public road, street, or highway, or on private property that is open to the general public.
(‘80 Code, § 333.07)
(C)Whoever violates this section is guilty of street racing, stunt driving, or street takeover, a
misdemeanor of the first degree. In addition to any other sanctions, the court shall suspend the offender’s
driver’s license, commercial driver’s license, temporary instruction permit, probationary license, or
nonresident operating privilege for not less than 30 days or more than three years. No judge shall
suspend the first 30 days of any suspension of an offender’s license, permit, or privilege imposed under
this division.
(D)Persons rendering assistance in any manner to street racing, stunt driving, or street takeover
shall be equally charged as the participants.
(E)This section does not apply to the competitive operation of vehicles on public or private
property when the political subdivision with jurisdiction of the location or owner of the property
knowingly permits such operation thereon.
(R.C. § 4511.251)
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(F)Upon a finding that such person operated a motor vehicle in a construction zone where a sign
was then posted in accordance with R.C. § 4511.98, in addition to all other penalties provided by law,
there shall be imposed a fine of two times and usual amount imposed for the violation. There shall not
be imposed a fine of two times the usual amount imposed for the violation upon an offender who alleges,
in an affidavit filed with the court prior to a sentencing, that he is indigent and is unable to pay the fine
imposed pursuant to this section, provided the court determines the offender is an indigent person and
is unable to pay the fine.
('80 Code, § 333.99) (Am. Ord. 88-94, passed 10-3-94; Am. Ord. 93-95, passed 9-18-95) Penalty, see
§ 70.99
STOPPING AFTER ACCIDENT
§ 73.30 STOPPING AFTER ACCIDENT.
(A)(1)In case of accident to or collision with persons or property upon any of the public roads or
highways, due to the driving or operation thereon of any motor vehicle, the person driving or operating
the motor vehicle, having knowledge of the accident or collision, immediately shall stop the driver’s or
operator’s motor vehicle at the scene of the accident or collision and shall remain at the scene of the
accident or collision until the driver or operator has given the driver’s or operator’s name and address
and, if the driver or operator is not the owner, the name and address of the owner of that motor vehicle,
together with the registered number of that motor vehicle, to any person injured in the accident or
collision or to the operator, occupant, owner, or attendant of any motor vehicle damaged in the accident
or collision, or to any police officer at the scene of the accident or collision.
(2)In the event the injured person is unable to comprehend and record the information required
to be given by this section, the other driver involved in the accident or collision forthwith shall notify
the nearest police authority concerning the location of the accident or collision, and the driver’s name,
address, and the registered number of the motor vehicle the driver was operating, and then remain at the
scene of the accident or collision until a police officer arrives, unless removed from the scene by an
emergency vehicle operated by a political subdivision or an ambulance.
(3)If the accident or collision is with an unoccupied or unattended motor vehicle, the operator
who collides with the motor vehicle shall securely attach the information required to be given in this
section, in writing, to a conspicuous place in or on the unoccupied or unattended motor vehicle.
(B)(1)Whoever violates division (A) of this section is guilty of failure to stop after an accident,
a misdemeanor of the first degree. If the accident or collision results in serious physical harm or death
to a person, failure to stop after an accident is a felony to be prosecuted under appropriate state law.
The court, in addition to any other penalties provided by law, shall impose upon the offender a class five
suspension of the offender’s driver’s license, commercial driver’s license, temporary instruction permit,
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probationary license, or nonresident operating privilege from the range specified in R.C.
§ 4510.02(A)(5). No judge shall suspend the first six months of suspension of an offender’s license,
permit, or privilege required by this division.
(2)The offender shall provide the court with proof of financial responsibility as defined in R.C.
§ 4509.01. If the offender fails to provide that proof of financial responsibility, then, in addition to any
other penalties provided by law, the court may order restitution pursuant to § 130.99(G) or R.C.
§ 2929.18 or 2929.28 in an amount not exceeding $5,000 for any economic loss arising from an accident
or collision that was the direct and proximate result of the offender’s operation of the motor vehicle
before, during, or after committing the offense charged under this section.
(Ord. 72-93, passed 9-20-93) Penalty, see § 70.99
Statutory reference:
Stopping after accident on public roads or highways, see R.C. § 4549.02
§ 73.31 STOPPING AFTER ACCIDENT INVOLVING INJURY TO PERSONS OR
PROPERTY.
(A)(1)In case of accident or collision resulting in injury or damage to persons or property upon
any public or private property other than public roads or highways, due to the driving or operation
thereon of any motor vehicle, the person driving or operating the motor vehicle, having knowledge of
the accident or collision, shall stop, and, upon request of the person injured or damaged, or any other
person, shall give that person the driver’s or operator’s name and address, and, if the driver or operator
is not the owner, the name and address of the owner of that motor vehicle, together with the registered
number of that motor vehicle, and, if available, exhibit the driver’s or operator’s driver’s or commercial
driver’s license.
(2)If the owner or person in charge of the damaged property is not furnished such information,
the driver of the motor vehicle involved in the accident or collision, within 24 hours after the accident
or collision, shall forward to the police department of the municipality the same information required
to be given to the owner or person in control of the damaged property and give the date, time, and
location of the accident or collision.
(3)If the accident or collision is with an unoccupied or unattended motor vehicle, the operator
who collides with the motor vehicle shall securely attach the information required to be given in this
section, in writing, to a conspicuous place in or on the unoccupied or unattended motor vehicle.
(B)(1)Whoever violates division (A) of this section is guilty of failure to stop after a nonpublic
road accident, a misdemeanor of the first degree. If the accident or collision results in serious physical
harm or death to a person, failure to stop after a nonpublic road accident is a felony to be prosecuted
under appropriate state law. The court, in addition to any other penalties provided by law, shall impose
upon the offender a class five suspension of the offender’s driver’s license, commercial driver’s license,
temporary instruction permit, probationary license, or nonresident operating privilege from the range
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specified in R.C. § 4510.02(A)(5). No judge shall suspend the first six months of suspension of an
offender’s license, permit, or privilege required by this division.
(2)The offender shall provide the court with proof of financial responsibility as defined in R.C.
§ 4509.01. If the offender fails to provide that proof of financial responsibility, then, in addition to any
other penalties provided by law, the court may order restitution pursuant to § 130.99(G) or R.C.
§ 2929.18 or 2929.28 in an amount not exceeding $5,000 for any economic loss arising from an accident
or collision that was the direct and proximate result of the offender’s operation of the motor vehicle
before, during, or after committing the offense charged under this section.
('80 Code, § 335.13) (Ord. 72-93, passed 9-20-93) Penalty, see § 70.99
Statutory reference:
Stopping after accident on other than public roads or highways, see R.C. § 4549.021
§ 73.32 STOPPING AFTER ACCIDENT INVOLVING DAMAGE TO REALTY.
(A)(1)The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in damage to real property, or
personal property attached to real property, legally upon or adjacent to a public road or highway
immediately shall stop and take reasonable steps to locate and notify the owner or person in charge of
the property of that fact, of the driver’s name and address, and of the registration number of vehicle the
driver is driving and, upon request and if available, shall exhibit the driver’s driver’s or commercial
driver’s license.
(2)If the owner or person in charge of the property cannot be located after reasonable search,
the driver of the vehicle involved in the accident resulting in damage to the property, within 24 hours
after accident, shall forward to the police department of the municipality the same information required
to be given to the owner or person in control of the property and give the location of the accident and
a description of the damage insofar as it is known.
(B)(1)Whoever violates division (A) of this section is guilty of failure to stop after an accident
involving the property of others, a misdemeanor of the first degree.
(2)The offender shall provide the court with proof of financial responsibility as defined in R.C.
§ 4509.01. If the offender fails to provide that proof of financial responsibility, then, in addition to any
other penalties provided by law, the court may order restitution pursuant to § 130.99(G) or R.C.
§ 2929.28 in an amount not exceeding $5,000 for any economic loss arising from an accident or collision
that was the direct and proximate result of the offender’s operation of the motor vehicle before, during,
or after committing the offense charged under this section.
('80 Code, § 335.14) (Ord. 72-93, passed 9-20-93) Penalty, see § 70.99
Statutory reference:
Stopping after accident involving damage to realty or personal property attached to real property,
see R.C. § 4549.03
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§ 91.11 ANIMAL BITES.
Whenever any person is bitten by a dog or other animal, report of such bite shall be made to the
Health Commissioner within 24 hours. The dog or other animal inflicting a bite shall immediately be
examined by a qualified veterinarian and results of such examination shall be reported to the Health
Commissioner within 24 hours. At the direction of the Health Commissioner, the dog or other animal
shall either be confined by its owner or harborer to his premises away from the public at large, or be
placed under supervision of a veterinarian at the owner's or harborer's expense. The isolation or
observation period shall not be less than ten days from the date the person was bitten at which time
report of the condition of the animal shall be made to the Health Commissioner. No person shall fail to
comply with the requirements of this section or with any order of the Health Commissioner made
pursuant thereto, nor fail to immediately report to the Health Commissioner any symptom or behavior
suggestive of rabies.
('80 Code, § 505.10(a)) Penalty, see § 91.99
§ 91.12 OUTDOOR FEEDING PROHIBITED.
(A)Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context
clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
FEED OR FEEDING. The act of or the furnishing of food or other sustenance.
RUNNING AT LARGE. An animal off its owner’s premises, without a leash, and without a
person to control the animal.
WILD ANIMAL. An animal not legally confined, acquired, or held by private ownership.
Examples include, but are not limited to: squirrels, chipmunks, ground hogs, raccoons, skunks,
waterfowl, opossums, muskrats, deer, foxes, black bears, wild turkey, bobcats, and coyotes, but shall
not include “companion animals” as defined in § 91.06.
(B)No person shall feed, cause to be fed or provide food for animals running at large or wild on
any private or public property within the boundaries of the city. The feeding of one’s own animal(s) or
wild birds on their premises shall be the exception so long as the feed does not attract animals running
at large or wild from public property, public ways or private property not owned by the feeding person.
(C)Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. Each day that a violation
continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
(Ord. 88-03, passed 9-2-03; Am. Ord. 47-23, passed 11-27-23; Am. Ord. 05-24, passed 4-22-24)
Penalty, see § 91.99
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§ 91.13 SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH AN ANIMAL.
(A)As used in this section:
ANIMAL. Means a nonhuman mammal, bird, reptile, or amphibian, either dead or alive.
OFFENSE. Means a violation of this section or an attempt, in violation of R.C. § 2923.02, to
violate this section.
OFFICER. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 959.132.
SEXUAL CONDUCT. Means either of the following committed for the purpose of sexual
gratification:
(a)Any act done between a person and animal that involves contact of the penis of one and
the vulva of the other, the penis of one and the penis of the other, the penis of one and the anus of the
other, the mouth of one and the penis of the other, the mouth of one and the anus of the other, the vulva
of one and the vulva of the other, the mouth of one and the vulva of the other, any other contact between
a reproductive organ of one and a reproductive organ of the other, or any other insertion of a
reproductive organ of one into an orifice of the other;
(b)Without a bona fide veterinary or animal husbandry purpose to do so, the insertion,
however slight, of any part of a person's body or any instrument, apparatus, or other object into the
vaginal, anal, or reproductive opening of an animal.
(B)No person shall knowingly engage in sexual conduct with an animal or knowingly possess, sell,
or purchase an animal with the intent that it be subjected to sexual conduct.
(C)No person shall knowingly organize, promote, aid, or abet in the conduct of an act involving
any sexual conduct with an animal.
(R.C. § 959.21)
(D)(1)Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree. In addition,
the court may order the offender to forfeit the animal or livestock and may provide for its disposition
including but not limited to the sale of the animal or livestock. If an animal or livestock is forfeited and
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SMOKING PROHIBITIONS
§ 94.10 DEFINITIONS.
For purposes of this chapter:
BUSINESS. A sole proprietorship, partnership, association, joint venture, corporation, or any
limited liability form of any of the foregoing, or any other entity formed for any legal purpose, whether
for profit, not for profit or charitable purposes, including, but not limited to retail establishments where
goods or services are sold as well as professional corporations and other entities where legal, medical,
dental, engineering, architectural, financial, counseling, or other professional or consumer services are
provided.
EMPLOYEE. A person who is employed by an employer, or who contracts with an employer or
who contracts with a third person to perform services for an employer, or who otherwise performs
services for an employer in consideration for direct or indirect monetary wages or profit, or any person
who volunteers his or her services to such employer for no monetary compensation.
EMPLOYER. An individual person, business, partnership, association, corporation, including a
municipal corporation, trust, or any non-profit entity that accepts the provision of services from one or
more employees in a place of employment.
ENCLOSED AREA. All space closed in by a roof or other overhead covering of any kind and walls
or other side coverings of any kind on at least three sides with openings for ingress and egress.
ENCLOSED AREA shall not include designated smoking shelters provided by an employer when such
shelters are located more than ten feet from any point of ingress, egress, ventilation system operable
window or other opening which could provide a means for smoke to enter into the place of employment
or public place.
PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT. That portion of any enclosed, public place under the control of a
public or private employer which employees normally frequent during the course of employment,
including, but not limited to, such areas in office work places, factories, warehouses and laboratories.
An enclosed area as described herein is a "place of employment" without regard to time of day or actual
presence of employees. PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT only includes private residences, whether single
or multifamily, if used as a child care, adult day care, or health care facility, or if a person uses a private
residence in any way otherwise qualifying that person as an employer with respect to the use of that
private residence; provided, however, that private residences are exempt from this chapter to the extent
that the services being provided include housecleaning, home maintenance, cable or telephone repair,
personal care services, domestic services, or food and beverage services in the private residence. Persons
utilizing a private residence in a home occupation wherein no employees are present or in which
employees are present infrequently are not a place of employment, provided that no employee shall be
required to enter into the private residence within 15 minutes of a person smoking.
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PRIVATE CLUB. A club as that term is defined in R.C. § 4301.01(B)(13) and that is organized as
not for profit.
PROPRIETOR. The owner, manager, operator, liquor permit holder, or other person in charge or
control of a public place or place of employment.
PUBLIC PLACE. An enclosed area to which the public is invited or in which the public is permitted
and includes service lines.
RETAIL TOBACCO STORE. A retail store used primarily for the sale of smoking materials and
smoking accessories in which the sale of other products is incidental and where smoking is permitted
within the public place. RETAIL TOBACCO STORE does not include a tobacco department of a larger
commercial establishment such as a department store, discount store, or bar or retail stores used
primarily for the sale of smoking materials where no provisions for smoking within the public place are
provided or permitted.
SERVICE LINE. An indoor line in which one or more persons are waiting for or receiving service
of any kind, whether or not the service involves the exchange of money.
SMOKE or SMOKING. Inhaling, exhaling or carrying any lighted and/or burning smoking
materials. SMOKING includes the use of an electronic smoking device and a vapor product. SMOKING
does not include the burning or carrying of incense in a religious ceremony or the use of matches or
lighters for nonsmoking purposes. Smoke shall also mean the by-product of the burning of any smoking
materials.
SMOKER. A person or persons smoking.
SMOKING MATERIALS. Any cigar, cigarette, pipe, weed, plant or other organic substance grown,
manufactured or processed which is intended to be used for smoking in any form. SMOKING
MATERIALS do not include candles, incense or other similar items.
WORK AREA. Any room, desk, station or other area normally occupied by an employee while
carrying out his or her primary work function.
(Ord. 52-04, passed 11-15-04; Am. Ord. 08-24, passed 5-20-24)
§ 94.11 PROHIBITIONS.
(A)No proprietor of a public place or employer of a place of employment shall negligently permit
smoking in said public place or place of employment within the city, except as provided in § 94.13.
(B)All enclosed areas, including buildings and vehicles owned, leased, or operated by the city,
shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter.
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(C)All areas within ten feet of the ventilation intake system, any ingress, egress, windows or any
other means of access capable of being opened that are part of any enclosed area shall be subject to the
provisions of this chapter so as to ensure that smoke does not enter the enclosed area through entrances,
windows, ventilation systems, or other means.
(D)Smoking shall also be prohibited in the enclosed fenced areas, and within ten feet of enclosed
fenced areas of all city-operated outdoor pools including the Dublin Community Pool North located at
5660 Dublinshire Drive, Dublin Community Pool South located at 6363 Woerner Temple Road, and all
future city-operated outdoor pools located within the jurisdiction of the city.
(Ord. 52-04, passed 11-15-04; Am. Ord. 21-06, passed 5-1-06) Penalty, see § 94.99
§ 94.12 SMOKING IN PROHIBITED AREAS.
(A)No person shall smoke in a public place, or place of employment, within the city, except as
provided in § 94.13.
(B)No person shall smoke in any business or outdoor area that has been declared nonsmoking
pursuant to § 94.15.
(Ord. 52-04, passed 11-15-04) Penalty, see § 94.99
§ 94.13 AREAS WHERE SMOKING IS NOT REGULATED BY THIS CHAPTER.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter to the contrary, the following areas shall be
exempt from the prohibitions in §§ 94.11 and 94.12.
(A)Private residences, except those that qualify as a place of employment.
(B)Hotel and motel rooms that are rented to guests and are designated as smoking rooms; provided,
however, that not more than 15% of rooms rented to guests in a hotel or motel may be so designated.
(C)Any home, as defined in R.C. § 3721.10(A), but only to the extent necessary to comply with
R.C. § 3721.13(A)(18) and rules promulgated according to that section.
(D)Retail tobacco stores as defined in § 94.10 in operation prior to the effective date of this
subchapter. Any new retail tobacco store or any existing retail tobacco store that relocates to another
site may only qualify for this exemption if completely enclosed on all sides by solid floor-to-roof deck
walls; comply with all applicable fire and building code requirements; and have a separate ventilation
system whereby the air from such space is immediately exhausted to an outdoor area rather than being
re-circulated inside, and is negatively pressurized to prevent back streaming of second-hand smoke into
adjoining areas.
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(E)Outdoor patios as defined in § 94.10. If the outdoor patio has a structure capable of being
enclosed by walls, covers, solid surface fencing, or tents, regardless of the materials or the removable
nature of the walls, covers, solid surface fencing, or tents, the space will be considered enclosed, when
the walls, covers, fences, or tents are in place. All outdoor patios shall be physically separated from an
enclosed area. If sliding or folding windows or doors or other windows or doors forms any part of the
border to the outdoor patio, the openings shall be closed to prevent the migration of smoke into the
enclosed area. If sliding or folding windows or doors or other windows or doors does not prevent the
migration of smoke into the enclosed area, the outdoor patio shall be considered an extension of the
enclosed area and subject to the prohibitions of this chapter.
(F)Private clubs as defined in § 94.10 provided that all of the following apply:
(1)That there are no nonmembers permitted to utilize the facility; and
(2)That the private club is the holder of a valid D-4 liquor permit pursuant to R.C. § 4303.17
if alcoholic beverages are to be served.
(Ord. 52-04, passed 11-15-04) Penalty, see § 94.99
§ 94.14 CONSTRUCTION; OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS.
This chapter shall not be interpreted or construed to permit smoking where it is otherwise restricted
by other applicable laws, and shall be liberally construed so as to further its purposes.
(Ord. 52-04, passed 11-15-04)
§ 94.15 DECLARATION OF ESTABLISHMENT AS NONSMOKING.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the proprietor of a business or outdoor area
which does not otherwise qualify as a public place or place of employment or any public place or place
of employment otherwise exempt from the provisions of §§ 94.11 and 94.12 may declare such location
as a nonsmoking place. Smoking shall be prohibited in any place in which a sign conforming to the
requirements of § 94.16 is posted.
(Ord. 52-04, passed 11-15-04) Penalty, see § 94.99
§ 94.16 POSTING OF SIGNS; PROHIBITION OF ASHTRAYS; RESPONSIBILITIES OF
PROPRIETORS.
In addition to the prohibitions contained in § 94.11, the proprietor of a public place or place of
employment shall comply with the following requirements.
(A)"No Smoking" signs or the international "No Smoking" symbol (consisting of a pictorial
representation of a burning cigarette enclosed in a red circle with a red bar across it) shall be clearly and
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conspicuously posted at the entrance to every public place and place of employment and within such
spaces where smoking is prohibited by this chapter. A sign shall be of sufficient size to be clearly legible
to persons entering or frequenting the area it is intended to mark. All signs shall contain a telephone
number for reporting violations.
(B)All ashtrays and other receptacles used for disposing of smoking materials shall be removed
from any area where smoking is prohibited by this chapter.
(C)This section shall not be construed to permit smoking in any area in which smoking is
prohibited pursuant to § 94.11.
(Ord. 52-04, passed 11-15-04) Penalty, see § 94.99
§ 94.17 ENFORCEMENT.
This chapter shall be enforced by the City Manager and his or her designee(s).
(Ord. 52-04, passed 11-15-04)
§ 94.18 SEVERABILITY.
If any provision, clause, sentence, or paragraph of this subchapter or the application thereof to any
person or circumstances shall be held invalid, that invalidity shall not affect the other provisions of this
subchapter that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the
provisions of this subchapter are declared to be severable.
(Ord. 52-04, passed 11-15-04)
LICENSING TOBACCO AND ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCT RETAILERS
§ 94.20 DEFINITIONS.
As used in §§ 94.20 through 94.24:
ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCT.
(1)Subject to division (2) of this definition , an electronic cigarette or any other product or
device that consists of or contains nicotine that can be ingested into the body by any means, including,
but not limited to, chewing, smoking, absorbing, dissolving, or inhaling.
(2)The phrase does not include any of the following:
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(a)Any cigarette or other tobacco product;
(b)Any product that is a "drug" as that term is defined in 21 U.S.C. § 321(g)(1);
(c)Any product that is a "device" as that term is defined in 21 U.S.C. § 321(h);
(d)Any product that is a "combination product" as described in 21 U.S.C. § 353(g).
CHILD (INCLUDES CHILDREN). Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 2151.011.
CIGARETTE. Includes clove cigarettes and hand-rolled cigarettes.
DISTRIBUTE. To furnish, give, or provide cigarettes, other tobacco products, alternative nicotine
products, or papers used to roll cigarettes to the ultimate consumer of the cigarettes, other tobacco
products, alternative nicotine products, or papers used to roll cigarettes.
ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE.
(1)Subject to division (2) of this definition, any electronic product or device that produces a
vapor that delivers nicotine or any other substance to the person inhaling from the device to simulate
smoking and that is likely to be offered to or purchased by consumers as an electronic cigarette,
electronic cigar, electronic cigarillo, or electronic pipe.
(2)The phrase does not include any item, product, or device described in division (2) of the
definition for ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCT in this section.
LICENSING AGENT. The entity with which the City of Dublin has contracted to administer
license applications and enforcement of provisions contained in §§ 94.21 through 94.23.
PERSON UNDER 21. A natural person who has reached the age of 18 years but has not yet
reached the age of 21 years.
TOBACCO PRODUCT. Any product that is made from tobacco, including, but not limited to, a
cigarette, a cigar, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, or snuff.
(Ord. 24-17, passed 12-4-17)
§ 94.21 LICENSE REQUIRED.
(A)No person shall engage in retail sales of tobacco products or alternative nicotine devices within
the city without a valid license issued by the city, or on the city's behalf, to sell tobacco products or
alternative nicotine devices.
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(B)No licensee shall engage in retail sales of tobacco products or alternative nicotine devices in
violation of § 135.17 of the Codified Ordinances, or any substantially equivalent provision of applicable
law.
(C)The following items shall be required in applying for a license, or renewing a license, under
this section:
(1)A valid vendor's license from the Ohio Department of Taxation;
(2)If the applicant engages in retail sale of cigarettes, a valid Retail Cigarette Dealer's License
as required by R.C. Chapter 5743;
(3)The location where the applicant proposes to engage in retail sales of tobacco products or
alternative nicotine devices;
(4)A nonrefundable license administration fee in the amount provided in the fee schedule
created under Chapter 35 of the Codified Ordinances;
(5)Such other information as determined, by the City Manager or the city's licensing agent,
to be necessary to administer the licensing system provided herein and effectuate the purposes of
§§ 94.20 through 94.24, and § 135.17 of the Codified Ordinances.
(D)A license granted under this section shall be valid from June 1 of the year of application to May
31 of the following year. A license issued to a new licensee after January 1 shall be valid until May 31
of the following year.
(E)License administration fees, reinstatement fees, and civil penalties collected in administering
§§ 94.20 through 94.23 may be collected by the city or the city's licensing agent, and shall be credited
to the city's General Fund to defray the costs of administration and enforcement of these sections;
alternatively, the city and its licensing agent may agree that the licensing agent will retain all or a portion
of the fees as compensation for its services as licensing agent.
(F)For purposes of this section, VALID LICENSE means a license issued under this section that
has not expired, that is not within a period of suspension or failure-to-reinstate status, and that has not
been revoked.
(Ord. 24-17, passed 12-4-17; Am. Ord. 59-23, passed 11-27-23; Am. Ord. 41-24, passed 11-18-24)
§ 94.22 LICENSE REVOCATION, DENIAL OR SUSPENSION.
(A)Application for a license required under § 94.21 may be denied for any of the following
reasons:
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(1)The applicant has had a license under § 94.21 revoked within the previous three years;
(2)The applicant is determined to have knowingly included false or misleading information
in the license application or renewal application;
(3)The applicant's current license under § 94.21 has been suspended, and the period of
suspension has not elapsed;
(4)A property owned or operated by the applicant engaging in the retail sale of cigarettes,
tobacco products, or alternative nicotine products within the City of Dublin is the subject of a court order
declaring such property to be a public nuisance, where said nuisance has not been abated as determined
by the court, or where the court has ordered that retail sales of tobacco products or alternative nicotine
products shall cease pursuant to any temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent
injunction issued by the court;
(5)The applicant is in arrears with respect to any fine imposed for violation of § 135.17 of the
Codified Ordinances, or any substantially equivalent offense, or for any civil penalty levied under
§ 94.23; or
(6)The applicant has failed to provide any of the items required under § 94.21(C).
(B)For purposes of division (A) of this section, APPLICANT shall include entities with common
ownership or management to the entity or natural person listed on the application.
(C)A license may be suspended for a definite period, not to exceed six months, as determined by
the city or its licensing agent. Prior to reinstatement of the license following expiration of the suspension,
the licensee shall remit reinstatement fee in the amount provided in the fee schedule created under
Chapter 35 of the Codified Ordinances. A license may be suspended for any of the following reasons:
(1)Two violations of § 135.17 of the Codified Ordinances, or any substantially equivalent
offense, by the licensee or agent of the licensee within the previous 12-month period;
(2)Failure to appear at any court proceeding where the licensee or any agent of the licensee
has been charged with a violation of § 135.17 of the Codified Ordinances, or any substantially equivalent
offense. If the licensee's agent is the person charged, the appearance of the agent shall be sufficient;
(3)A property owned or operated by the applicant engaging in the retail sale of tobacco
products or alternative nicotine products within the city is the subject of a court order declaring such
property to be a public nuisance, where said nuisance has not been abated as determined by the court,
or where the court has ordered that retail sales of tobacco products or alternative nicotine products shall
cease pursuant to any temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction issued by the court;
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(4)The finding by a federal or state agency or court that the licensee has violated a federal or
state rule or regulation governing the retail sale of tobacco products or alternative nicotine products; or
(5)The licensee is in arrears with respect to any fine imposed for violation of § 135.17 of the
Codified Ordinances, or any substantially equivalent offense, or for any civil penalty levied under
§ 94.23.
(D)A license may be revoked for any of the following reasons:
(1)The licensee is determined to have knowingly included false or misleading information in
the license application or renewal application;
(2)Three or more violations of § 135.17 of the Codified Ordinances, or any substantially
equivalent offense, by the licensee or agent of the licensee within the previous 12-month period;
(3)A period of suspension imposed under division (C)(5) of this section has elapsed, and the
licensee remains in arrears of payment of such fine or penalty; or
(4)The licensee has been subject to three or more suspensions in the previous 24-month period.
(E)For purposes of divisions (C) and (D), LICENSEE shall include entities with common
ownership or management to the entity or natural person listed as the license holder.
(Ord. 24-17, passed 12-4-17; Am. Ord. 59-23, passed 11-27-23; Am. Ord. 41-24, passed 11-18-24)
§ 94.23 ENFORCEMENT; APPEALS.
(A)(1)The city and its licensing agent shall have authority to implement and enforce the provisions
of §§ 94.20 through 94.23.
(2)Inspections. The city or its licensing agent may conduct an inspection of a business prior
to issuing a license for the retail sale of tobacco products or alternative nicotine products. The city or
its licensing agent shall annually inspect each licensee, upon proper identification and upon stating the
purpose and necessity of an inspection. The city or its licensing agent may enter at reasonable times upon
any public or private property, real or personal, to inspect or investigate, and examine or copy records
to determine compliance with this chapter. The city or its licensing agent may apply for, and any judge
of a court of record may issue, an appropriate search warrant necessary to achieve the purposes of this
chapter within the court's territorial jurisdiction. If entry is refused or inspection or investigation is
refused, hindered, or thwarted, the city or its licensing agent may suspend or revoke the license.
(B)For purposes of § 94.22(C)(1) and (D)(2):
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(1)“Violation” including violation of § 135.17 of the Codified Ordinances or a substantially
equivalent offense, does not require that the person has been criminally convicted of the violation of
§ 135.17 of the Codified Ordinances or substantially equivalent offense. The city or its licensing agent
may determine that a violation has occurred even if no criminal charge has been filed. Acquittal or
dismissal of a charge under § 135.17 of the Codified Ordinances, or any substantially equivalent offense,
shall not necessarily absolve a licensee; §§ 94.20 through 94.24 are civil in nature, and so the city or
its licensing agent may find a violation based upon a preponderance of evidence, rather than proof
beyond a reasonable doubt, and are not otherwise required to observe rules of criminal procedure, the
exclusionary rule, or confrontation of witnesses;
(2)Sale of multiple items in violation of § 135.17 of the Codified Ordinances, or substantially
equivalent applicable law, where the sales occur in a single transaction, shall constitute one violation.
For example: sale of three packs of cigarettes and a vial of liquid nicotine to a 19-year old in one
transaction shall constitute one violation. Sale of one pack of cigarettes to one 19-year old, and one pack
of cigarettes to the 18-year old next in line, in two transactions, shall constitute two violations.
(C)In addition to the denial, suspension, or revocation of a license, the city or its licensing agent
may impose the following civil penalties for violations of §§ 94.21 or 94.22, or of § 135.17 of the
Codified Ordinances or any substantially equivalent offense:
(1)For a first violation, $250.00;
(2)For second and additional violations within one year of the first violation, $500.00.
(D)When the city or its licensing agent determines to issue a civil penalty for a violation, to deny
a permit application, or to suspend or revoke a permit, the city or licensing agent shall notify the
violator, applicant, or licensee written notice of said decision by U.S. mail, electronic mail, by posting
in a conspicuous place at the location, or other means reasonably calculated to promptly notify the
violator, applicant, or licensee of the determination.
(E)The city or its licensing agent shall not be required to conduct an evidentiary hearing prior to
issuing a determination provided for in division (D) of this section.
(F)The violator, applicant, or licensee may file a written notice of appeal with the city or its
licensing agent, whichever issued the determination, within 14 days of the date of the determination
provided pursuant to division (D) of this section. The determination shall take effect following the
expiration of time to file the notice of appeal provided herein.
(G)If the city's licensing agent is Franklin County Public Health, the appeal provided in division
(F) of this section shall be heard by the Board of Health, or the city. The Board of Health may designate
a hearing officer to hear and decide the appeal on its behalf. If Franklin County Public Health is not the
city's licensing agent, the appeal shall be to Council. The Mayor may designate a hearing officer to hear
and decide the appeal on Council's behalf.
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(H)In any appeal hearing under this section, the burden of proof by preponderance of the evidence
shall be upon the city or its licensing agent. The hearing shall be recorded and exhibits marked to create
a record for use in further appeal provided, however, that transcripts need not be ordered unless a notice
of appeal to the Court of Common Pleas or Franklin County Municipal Court Environmental Division
has been timely filed under R.C. Chapter 2506.
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TITLE XI: BUSINESS REGULATIONS
Chapter
110. GENERAL LICENSING PROVISIONS
111. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
112. AMUSEMENTS
113. CHILD DAY-CARE CENTERS
114. OIL AND GAS WELL DRILLING
115. PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS
116. SEASONAL BUSINESSES
117. [RESERVED]
118. [RESERVED]
119. YARD SALES
120. SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS
121. MEDICAL AND ADULT-USE MARIJUANA
122. SHORT-TERM RENTAL OPERATIONS
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(G)The sale of gift certificates for the purchase of beer, wine, or mixed beverages shall be
permitted for the purchase of beer, wine, or mixed beverages for on- or off-premises consumption.
Limitations on the use of a gift certificate for the purchase of beer, wine, or mixed beverages for on- or
off-premises consumption may be expressed by clearly stamping or typing on the face of the certificate
that the certificate may not be used for the purchase of beer, wine, or mixed beverages for on-premises
consumption. (R.C. § 4301.22)
('80 Code, § 529.03(a), (b)) Penalty, see § 111.99
§ 111.08 LIQUOR CONSUMPTION IN MOTOR VEHICLE.
No person shall consume any beer or intoxicating liquor in a motor vehicle. This section does not
apply to persons described in § 111.09. (R.C. § 4301.64)
('80 Code, § 529.04(a)) Penalty, see § 111.99
§ 111.09 OPEN CONTAINER PROHIBITED.
(A)As used in this section:
CHAUFFEURED LIMOUSINE means a vehicle registered under R.C. § 4503.24.
STREET, HIGHWAY, and MOTOR VEHICLE have the same meanings as in R.C. § 4511.01.
(B)No person shall have in the person's possession an opened container of beer or intoxicating
liquor in any of the following circumstances:
(1)Except as provided in division (C)(1)(e) of this section, in a state liquor store;
(2)Except as provided in division (C) or (J) of this section, on the premises of the holder of
any permit issued by the Division of Liquor Control;
(3)In any other public place;
(4)Except as provided in division (D) or (E) of this section, while operating or being a
passenger in or on a motor vehicle on any street, highway, or other public or private property open to
the public for purposes of vehicular travel or parking;
(5)Except as provided in division (D) or (E) of this section, while being in or on a stationary
motor vehicle on any street, highway, or other public or private property open to the public for purposes
of vehicular travel or parking.
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(C)(1)A person may have in the person's possession an opened container of any of the following:
(a)Beer or intoxicating liquor that has been lawfully purchased for consumption on the
premises where bought from the holder of an A-1-A, A-2, A-2f, A-3a, D-1, D-2, D-3, D-3a, D-4, D-4a,
D-5, D-5a, D-5b, D-5c, D-5d, D-5e, D-5f, D-5g, D-5h, D-5i, D-5j, D-5k, D-5l, D-5m, D-5n, D-5o,
D-7, D-8, D-9, E, F, F-2, F-5, F-7, F-8, or F-9 permit;
(b)Beer, wine, or mixed beverages served for consumption on the premises by the holder
of an F-3 permit, wine served as a tasting sample by an A-2, A-2f, S-1, or S-2 permit holder for
consumption on the premises of a farmers market for which an F-10 permit has been issued, or wine
served for consumption on the premises by the holder of an F-4 or F-6 permit;
(c)Beer or intoxicating liquor consumed on the premises of a convention facility as
provided in R.C. § 4303.201;
(d)Beer or intoxicating liquor to be consumed during tastings and samplings approved by
rule of the Liquor Control Commission;
(e)Spiritous liquor to be consumed for purposes of a tasting sample, as defined in R.C.
§ 4301.171;
(f)Beer or intoxicating liquor to be consumed in an outdoor area described in R.C.
§ 4303.188(B)(1).
(2)A person may have in the person's possession on an F liquor permit premises an opened
container of beer or intoxicating liquor that was not purchased from the holder of the F permit if the
premises for which the F permit is issued is a music festival and the holder of the F permit grants
permission for that possession on the premises during the period for which the F permit is issued. As
used in this division (C)(2), MUSIC FESTIVAL means a series of outdoor live musical performances
extending for a period of at least three consecutive days and located on an area of land of at least 40
acres.
(3)(a)A person may have in the person’s possession on a D-2 liquor permit premises an
opened or unopened container of wine that was not purchased from the holder of the D-2 permit if the
premises for which the D-2 permit is issued is an outdoor performing arts center, the person is attending
an orchestral performance, and the holder of the D-2 permit grants permission for the possession and
consumption of wine in certain predesignated areas of the premises during the period for which the D-2
permit is issued.
(b)As used in division (C)(3)(a) of this section:
ORCHESTRAL PERFORMANCE means a concert comprised of a group of not fewer
than 40 musicians playing various musical instruments.
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OUTDOOR PERFORMING ARTS CENTER means an outdoor performing arts center
that is located on not less than 150 acres of land and that is open for performances from the first day of
April to the last day of October of each year.
(4)A person may have in the person’s possession an opened or unopened container of beer or
intoxicating liquor at an outdoor location at which the person is attending an orchestral performance as
defined in division (C)(3)(b) of this section if the person with supervision and control over the
performance grants permission for the possession and consumption of beer or intoxicating liquor in
certain predesignated areas of that outdoor location.
(5)A person may have in the person’s possession on an F-9 liquor permit premises an opened
or unopened container of beer or intoxicating liquor that was not purchased from the holder of the F-9
permit if the F-9 permit holder grants permission for the possession and consumption of beer or
intoxicati ng liquor in certain predesignated areas of the premises during the period for which the F-9
permit is issued.
(6)(a)A person may have in the person’s possession on the property of an outdoor
motorsports facility an opened or unopened container of beer or intoxicating liquor that was not
purchased from the owner of the facility if both of the following apply:
1.The person is attending a racing event at the facility; and
2.The owner of the facility grants permission for the possession and consumption
of beer or intoxicating liquor on the property of the facility.
(b)As used in division (C)(6)(a) of this section:
OUTDOOR MOTORSPORTS FACILITY. An outdoor racetrack to which all of the
following apply:
a.It is 2.4 miles or more in length.
b.It is located on 200 acres or more of land.
c.The primary business of the owner of the facility is the hosting and promoting
of racing events.
d.The holder of a D-1, D-2, or D-3 permit is located on the property of the
facility.
RACING EVENT. A motor vehicle racing event sanctioned by one or more motor
racing sanctioning organizations.
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(7)(a)A person may have in the person’s possession an opened container of beer or
intoxicating liquor at an outdoor location within an outdoor refreshment area created under R.C.
§ 4301.82 if the opened container of beer or intoxicating liquor was purchased from an A-1, A-1-A,
A-1c, A-2, A-2f, D class, or F class permit holder to which both of the following apply:
1.The permit holder’s premises is located within the outdoor refreshment area.
2.The permit held by the permit holder has an outdoor refreshment area designation.
(b)Division (C)(7) of this section does not authorize a person to do either of the following:
1.Enter the premises of an establishment within an outdoor refreshment area while
possessing an opened container of beer or intoxicating liquor acquired elsewhere;
2.Possess an opened container of beer or intoxicating liquor while being in or on a
motor vehicle within an outdoor refreshment area, unless the motor vehicle is stationary and is not being
operated in a lane of vehicular travel or unless the possession is otherwise authorized under division (D)
or (E) of this section.
(c)As used in division (C)(7) of this section, “D class permit holder” does not include a
D-6 or D-8 permit holder.
(8)(a)A person may have in the person’s possession on the property of a market, within a
defined F-8 permit premises, an opened container of beer or intoxicating liquor that was purchased from
a D permit premises that is located immediately adjacent to the market if both of the following apply:
1.The market grants permission for the possession and consumption of beer and
intoxicating liquor within the defined F-8 permit premises;
2.The market is hosting an event pursuant to an F-8 permit and the market has
notified the division of liquor control about the event in accordance with R.C. § 4303.208(A)(3).
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Section
121.01 Definitions
121.02 Cultivation, processing, or retail dispensing of medical or adult-use marijuana prohibited
121.99 Penalty
§ 121.01 DEFINITIONS.
For the purposes of this section, the following terms, phrases, and words shall have the meanings
given to them herein.
ACADEMIC MEDICAL CENTER. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 4731.297.
ADULT-USE MARIJUANA. Shall mean marijuana permitted to be cultivated, packaged, and sold
as adult-use marijuana pursuant to R.C. Chapter 3780.
MARIJUANA. Has the same meaning as marihuana as defined in R.C. § 3719.01.
MEDICAL MARIJUANA. Marijuana that is cultivated, processed, dispensed, tested, possessed,
or used for a medical purpose.
STATE UNIVERSITY. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 3345.011.
(Ord. 35-17, passed 6-12-17; Am. Ord. 08-24, passed 5-20-24)
§ 121.02 CULTIVATION, PROCESSING, OR RETAIL DISPENSING OF MEDICAL OR
ADULT-USE MARIJUANA PROHIBITED.
(A)The cultivation, processing, or retail dispensing of medical or adult-use marijuana within the
city is hereby prohibited.
(B)This section does not prohibit research related to marijuana conducted at a state university,
academic medical center, or private research and development organization as part of a research protocol
approved by an institutional review board or equivalent entity, if otherwise permitted by state law or
rule, or local ordinance.
(Ord. 35-17, passed 6-12-17; Am. Ord. 08-24, passed 5-20-24) Penalty, see § 121.99
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§ 121.99 PENALTY.
Whoever violates § 121.02(A) is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. Each day of violation
shall constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. 35-17, passed 6-12-17)
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appropriate actions under the circumstances to restrict or prevent access by juveniles to material that is
harmful to juveniles, including any method that is feasible under available technology.
(R.C. § 2907.35) ('80 Code, § 533.02)
§ 133.03 UNLAWFUL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH A MINOR.
(A)No person who is 18 years of age or older shall engage in sexual conduct with another when
the offender knows the other person is 13 years of age or older but less than 16 years of age, or the
offender is reckless in that regard.
(B)Whoever violates this section is guilty of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor.
(1)Except as otherwise provided in division (B)(2), unlawful sexual conduct with a minor is
a felony to be prosecuted under appropriate state law.
(2)Except as otherwise provided in division (B)(3) of this section, if the offender is less than
four years older than the other person, unlawful sexual conduct with a minor is a misdemeanor of the
first degree.
(3)If the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to a violation of R.C.
§ 2907.02, 2907.03 or 2907.04, or any substantially similar municipal ordinance, or a violation of
former R.C. § 2907.12, or any substantially similar municipal ordinance, unlawful sexual conduct with
a minor is a felony to be prosecuted under appropriate state law. (R.C. § 2907.04)
('80 Code, § 533.03) Penalty, see § 130.99
§ 133.04 SEXUAL IMPOSITION.
(A)No person shall have sexual contact with another; cause another to have sexual contact with the
offender; or cause two or more other persons to have sexual contact when any of the following applies:
(1)The offender knows that the sexual contact is offensive to the other person, or one of the
other persons, or is reckless in that regard.
(2)The offender knows that the other person's or one of the other person's ability to appraise
the nature of or control the offender's or touching person's conduct is substantially impaired.
(3)The offender knows that the other person or one of the other persons submits because of
being unaware of the sexual contact.
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(4)The other person or one of the other persons is 13 years of age or older but less than 16
years of age, whether or not the offender knows the age of such person, and the offender is at least 18
years of age and four or more years older than such other person.
(5)The offender is a mental health professional, the other person or one of the other persons
is a mental health client or patient of the offender, and the offender induces the other person who is the
client or patient to submit by falsely representing to the other person who is the client or patient that the
sexual contact is necessary for mental health treatment purposes.
(B)No person shall be convicted of a violation of this section solely upon the victim's testimony
unsupported by other evidence.
(C)Whoever violates this section is guilty of sexual imposition, a misdemeanor of the third degree.
If the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to a violation of this section, R.C.
§ 2907.02, 2907.03, 2907.04, 2907.05, 2907.06, former R.C. § 2907.12, or a substantially equivalent
state law or municipal ordinance, a violation of this section is a misdemeanor of the first degree. If the
offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to three or more violations of this section,
R.C. § 2907.02, 2907.03, 2907.04, 2907.05, 2907.06, former R.C. § 2907.12, or a substantial ly
equivalent state law or municipal ordinance, or of any combination of those sections, a violation of this
section is a misdemeanor of the first degree and, notwithstanding the range of jail terms prescribed in
R.C. § 2929.24, the court may impose on the offender a definite jail term of not more than one year.
(R.C. § 2907.06) ('80 Code, § 533.04) Penalty, see § 130.99
§ 133.05 PUBLIC INDECENCY.
(A)No person shall recklessly do any of the following, under circumstances in which the person’s
conduct is likely to be viewed by and affront others who are in the person’s physical proximity and who
are not members of the person’s household:
(1)Expose the persons’s private parts.
(2)Engage in sexual conduct or masturbation.
(3)Engage in conduct that to an ordinary observer would appear to be sexual conduct or
masturbation.
(B)No person shall knowingly do any of the following, under circumstances in which the person’s
conduct is likely to be viewed by and affront another person who is in the person’s physical proximity,
who is a minor, and who is not the spouse of the offender:
(1)Engage in masturbation.
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Section
135.01 Negligent homicide
135.02 Vehicular homicide; vehicular manslaughter; vehicular assault
135.03 Assault
135.04 Negligent assault
135.05 Aggravated menacing
135.06 Menacing by stalking
135.07 Menacing
135.08 Endangering children
135.09 Unlawful restraint
135.10 Coercion
135.11 Telecommunications harassment
135.12 [Reserved]
135.13 [Reserved]
135.14 Adulterating of or furnishing adulterated food or confection
135.15 Domestic violence
135.16 Temporary protection order
135.17 Illegal distribution of cigarettes, other tobacco products, or alternative nicotine products;
transaction scans
135.18 [Reserved]
135.19 Contributing to unruliness or delinquency of a child
135.20 Purchase and/or possession of tobacco products by underage persons
135.21 Unlawful collection of bodily substances
135.22 Misrepresentation relating to provision of child care
§ 135.01 NEGLIGENT HOMICIDE.
(A)No person shall negligently cause the death of another or the unlawful termination of another's
pregnancy by means of a deadly weapon or dangerous ordnance as defined in § 137.01.
(B)Whoever violates this section is guilty of negligent homicide, a misdemeanor of the first degree.
(R.C. § 2903.05) ('80 Code, § 537.01) Penalty, see § 130.99
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§ 135.02 VEHICULAR HOMICIDE; VEHICULAR MANSLAUGHTER; VEHICULAR
ASSAULT.
(A)No person, while operating or participating in the operation of a motor vehicle, motorcycle,
utility vehicle, mini-truck, snowmobile, locomotive, watercraft, or aircraft, shall cause the death of
another or the unlawful termination of another’s pregnancy in any of the following ways:
(1)(a)As the proximate result of committing a violation of R.C. § 4511.19(A) or of a
substantially equivalent municipal ordinance;
(b)As the proximate result of committing a violation of R.C. § 1547.11(A), or of a
substantially equivalent municipal ordinance;
(c)As the proximate result of committing a violation of R.C. § 4561.15(A)(3), or of a
substantially equivalent municipal ordinance.
(2)In one of the following ways:
(a)Recklessly;
(b)As the proximate result of committing, while operating or participating in the operation
of a motor vehicle, utility vehicle, mini-truck, or motorcycle in a construction zone, a reckless operation
offense, provided that this division applies only if the person whose death is caused or whose pregnancy
is unlawfully terminated is in the construction zone at the time of the offender’s commission of the
reckless operation offense in the construction zone and does not apply as described in division (D) of this
section.
(3)In one of the following ways:
(a)Negligently;
(b)As the proximate result of committing, while operating or participating in the operation
of a motor vehicle, utility vehicle, mini-truck, or motorcycle in a construction zone, a speeding offense,
provided that this division applies only if the person whose death is caused or whose pregnancy is
unlawfully terminated is in the construction zone at the time of the offender’s commission of the speeding
offense in the construction zone and does not apply as described in division (D) of this section.
(4)As the proximate result of committing a violation of any provision of any section contained
in R.C. Title 45 that is a minor misdemeanor or of a municipal ordinance that, regardless of the penalty
set by ordinance for the violation, is substantially equivalent to any provision of any section contained
in R.C. Title 45 that is a minor misdemeanor.
(B)(1)Whoever violates division (A)(1) or (2) of this section is guilty of aggravated vehicular
homicide, a felony to be prosecuted under appropriate state law.
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(2)(a)Whoever violates division (A)(3) of this section is guilty of vehicular homicide. Except
as otherwise provided in this division, vehicular homicide is a misdemeanor of the first degree. Vehicular
homicide committed in violation of division (A)(3) of this section is a felony to be prosecuted under
appropriate state law if, at the time of the offense, the offender was driving under a suspension or
cancellation imposed under R.C. Chapter 4510 or any other provision of the Ohio Revised Code or was
operating a motor vehicle or motorcycle, did not have a valid driver’s license, commercial driver’s
license, temporary instruction permit, probationary license, or nonresident operating privilege, and was
not eligible for renewal of the offender’s driver’s license or commercial driver’s license without
examination under R.C. § 4507.10 or if the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty
to a violation of this section or any traffic-related homicide, manslaughter, or assault offense.
(b)In addition to any other sanctions imposed pursuant to this division, the court shall
impose upon the offender a class four suspension of the offender’s driver’s license, commercial driver’s
license, temporary instruction permit, probationary license, or nonresident operating privilege from the
range specified in R.C. § 4510.02(A)(4).
(3)(a)Whoever violates division (A)(4) of this section is guilty of vehicular manslaughter.
Except as otherwise provided in this division, vehicular manslaughter is a misdemeanor of the second
degree. Vehicular manslaughter is a misdemeanor of the first degree if, at the time of the offense, the
offender was driving under a suspension or cancellation imposed under R.C. Chapter 4510 or any other
provision of the Revised Code or was operating a motor vehicle or motorcycle, did not have a valid
driver’s license, commercial driver’s license, temporary instruction permit, probationary license, or
nonresident operating privilege, and was not eligible for renewal of the offender’s driver’s license or
commercial driver’s license without examination under R.C. § 4507.10 or if the offender previously has
been convicted of or pleaded guilty to a violation of this section or any traffic-related homicide,
manslaughter, or assault offense.
(b)In addition to any other sanctions imposed pursuant to this division, the court shall
impose upon the offender a class six suspension of the offender’s driver’s license, commercial driver’s
license, temporary instruction permit, probationary license, or nonresident operating privilege from the
range specified in R.C. § 4510.02(A)(6) or, if the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded
guilty to a violation of this section, any traffic-related homicide, manslaughter, or assault offense, or a
traffic-related murder, felonious assault, or attempted murder offense, a class four suspension of the
offender’s driver’s license, commercial driver’s license, temporary instruction permit, probationary
license, or nonresident operating privilege from the range specified in R.C. § 4510.02(A)(4).
(C)The court shall impose a mandatory jail term of at least 15 days on an offender who is convicted
of or pleads guilty to a misdemeanor violation of division (A)(3)(b) of this section and may impose upon
the offender a longer jail term as authorized pursuant to R.C. § 2929.24.
(D)Divisions (A)(2)(b) and (A)(3)(b) of this section do not apply in a particular construction zone
unless signs of the type described in R.C. § 2903.081 are erected in that construction zone in accordance
with the guidelines and design specifications established by the Director of Transportation under R.C.
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§ 5501.27. The failure to erect signs of the type described in R.C. § 2903.081 in a particular
construction zone in accordance with those guidelines and design specifications does not limit or affect
the application of division (A)(1), (A)(2)(a), (A)(3)(a), or (A)(4) of this section in that construction zone
or the prosecution of any person who violates any of those divisions in that construction zone.
(E)(1)As used in this section:
CONSTRUCTION ZONE has the same meaning as in R.C. § 5501.27.
MANDATORY PRISON TERM and MANDATORY JAIL TERM have the same meanings as in
R.C. § 2929.01.
MINI-TRUCK. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 4501.01.
MOTOR VEHICLE has the same meaning as in R.C. § 4501.01.
RECKLESS OPERATION OFFENSE means a violation of R.C. § 4511.20 or a municipal
ordinance substantially equivalent to R.C. § 4511.20.
SPEEDING OFFENSE means a violation of R.C. § 4511.21 or a municipal ordinance pertaining
to speed.
TRAFFIC-RELATED HOMICIDE, MANSLAUGHTER, OR ASSAULT OFFENSE means a
violation of R.C. § 2903.04 in circumstances in which division (D) of that section applies, a violation
of R.C. § 2903.06 or 2903.08, or a violation of R.C. § 2903.06, 2903.07, or 2903.08 as they existed
prior to March 23, 2000.
TRAFFIC-RELATED MURDER, FELONIOUS ASSAULT, OR ATTEMPTED MURDER
OFFENSE means a violation of R.C. § 2903.01 or R.C. § 2903.02 in circumstances in which the
offender used a motor vehicle as the means to commit the violation, a violation of R.C. § 2903.11(A)(2)
in circumstances in which the deadly weapon used in the commission of the violation is a motor vehicle,
or an attempt to commit aggravated murder or murder in violation of R.C. § 2923.02 in circumstances
in which the offender used a motor vehicle as the means to attempt to commit the aggravated murder or
murder.
UTILITY TRUCK. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 4501.01.
(2)For the purposes of this section, when a penalty or suspension is enhanced because of a
prior or current violation of a specified law or a prior or current specified offense, the reference to the
violation of the specified law or the specified offense includes any violation of any substantially
equivalent municipal ordinance, former law of this state, or current or former law of this or another state
or the United States.
(R.C. § 2903.06) ('80 Code, § 537.02)
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(F)Vehicular assault.
(1)No person, while operating or participating in the operation of a motor vehicle, motorcycle,
utility vehicle, or mini-truck, shall cause serious physical harm to another person or another’s unborn
as the proximate result of committing, while operating or participating in the operation of a motor
vehicle, utility vehicle, mini-truck, or motorcycle in a construction zone, a speeding offense, provided
that this division applies only if the person to whom the serious physical harm is caused or to whose
unborn the serious physical harm is caused is in the construction zone at the time of the offender’s
commission of the speeding offense in the construction zone and does not apply as described in division
(F)(4) of this section.
(2)(a)Except as otherwise provided in this division, vehicular assault committed in violation
of division (F)(1) of this section is a misdemeanor of the first degree. Vehicular assault committed in
violation of division (F)(1) of this section is a felony to be prosecuted under appropriate state law if, at
the time of the offense, the offender was driving under a suspension imposed under R.C. Chapter 4510
or any other provision of the Ohio Revised Code or if the offender previously has been convicted of or
pleaded guilty to a violation of division (F)(1) of this section, R.C. § 2903.08, or any traffic-related
homicide, manslaughter, or assault offense.
(b)In addition to any other sanctions imposed, the court shall impose upon the offender
a class four suspension of the offender’s driver’s license, commercial driver’s license, temporary
instruction permit, probationary license, or nonresident operating privilege from the range specified in
R.C. § 4510.02(A)(4).
(3)The court shall impose a mandatory jail term of at least seven days on an offender who is
convicted of or pleads guilty to a misdemeanor violation of division (F)(1) of this section and may
impose upon the offender a longer jail term as authorized pursuant to R.C. § 2929.24.
(4)Division (F)(1) of this section does not apply in a particular construction zone unless signs
of the type described in R.C. § 2903.081 are erected in that construction zone in accordance with the
guidelines and design specifications established by the Director of Transportation under R.C. § 5501.27.
(5)As used in this division (F):
CONSTRUCTION ZONE. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 5501.27.
MANDATORY JAIL TERM. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 2929.01.
SPEEDING OFFENSE. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 2903.06.
TRAFFIC-RELATED HOMICIDE, MANSLAUGHTER, OR ASSAULT OFFENSE. Has
the same meaning as in R.C. § 2903.06.
(6)For the purposes of this division (F), when a penalty or suspension is enhanced because of
a prior or current violation of a specified law or a prior or current specified offense, the reference to the
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violation of the specified law or the specified offense includes any violation of any substantially
equivalent municipal ordinance, former law of this state, or current or former law of another state or the
United States.
(R.C. 2903.08(A)(3), (C)(3), (D)(3), (E) - (G)) Penalty, see § 130.99
Statutory reference:
Vehicular assault and aggravated vehicular assault, felony offenses, see R.C. § 2903.08
Trial judge to suspend or revoke driver's license, or the like, see R.C. §4507.16
§ 135.03 ASSAULT.
(A)No person shall knowingly cause or attempt to cause physical harm to another or to another's
unborn.
(B)No person shall recklessly cause serious physical harm to another or to another's unborn.
(C)Whoever violates this section is guilty of assault, a misdemeanor of the first degree unless
committed under the circumstances provided in R.C. § 2903.13(C).
(D)If an offender who is convicted of or pleads guilty to assault when it is a misdemeanor also is
convicted of or pleads guilty to a specification as described in R.C. § 2941.1423 (victim of the offense
was a woman whom the defendant knew was pregnant at the time of the offense) that was included in
the indictment, count in the indictment, or information charging the offense, the court shall sentence the
offender to a mandatory jail term as provided in R.C. § 2929.24(F).
(E)A prosecution for a violation of division (A) or (B) of this section does not preclude a
prosecution of a violation of any other section of the Ohio Revised Code. One or more acts, a series of
acts, or a course of behavior that can be prosecuted under division (A) or (B) of this section or any other
section of the Ohio Revised Code may be prosecuted under division (A) or (B) of this section, the other
section of the Ohio Revised Code, or both sections. However, if an offender is convicted of or pleads
guilty to a violation of division (A) or (B) of this section and also is convicted of or pleads guilty to a
violation of R.C. § 2903.22, or any substantially equivalent municipal ordinance, based on the same
conduct involving the same victim that was the basis of the violation of division (A) or (B) of this
section, the offenses are allied offenses of similar import under R.C. § 2941.25.
(R.C. § 2903.13) ('80 Code, § 537.03) Penalty, see § 130.99
Statutory reference:
Aggravated and felonious assault, see R.C. §§ 2903.11 and 2903.12
Felony assault offenses, see R.C. § 2903.13(C)
Permitting child abuse, felony offense, see R.C. § 2903.15
Persons who may seek relief under anti-stalking protection order; ex parte orders, see R.C.
§ 2903.214
Protection order as pretrial condition of release, see R.C. § 2903.213
Strangulation, felony offense, see R.C. § 2903.18
Vehicular assault and aggravated vehicular assault, felony offenses, see R.C. § 2903.08
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(4)A person who holds a valid concealed handgun license issued by another state that is
recognized by the Attorney General pursuant to a reciprocity agreement entered into pursuant to R.C.
§ 109.69 or a person who holds a valid concealed handgun license under the circumstances described
in R.C. § 109.69(B) has the same right to carry a concealed handgun in this state as a person who was
issued a concealed handgun license under R.C. § 2923.125 and is subject to the same restrictions that
apply to a person who has been issued a license under that section that is valid at the time in question.
(5)(a)A peace officer has the same right to carry a concealed handgun in this state as a person
who was issued a concealed handgun license under R.C. § 2923.125, provided that the officer when
carrying a concealed handgun under authority of this division is carrying validating identification. For
purposes of reciprocity with other states, a peace officer shall be considered to be a licensee in this state.
(b)An active duty member of the armed forces of the United States who is carrying a valid
military identification card and documentation of successful completion of firearms training that meets
or exceeds the training requirements described in R.C. § 2923.125(G)(1) has the same right to carry a
concealed handgun in this state as a person who was issued a concealed handgun license under R.C.
§ 2923.125 and is subject to the same restrictions as specified in this division (B).
(c)A tactical medical professional who is qualified to carry firearms while on duty under
R.C. § 109.771 has the same right to carry a concealed handgun in this state as a person who was issued
a concealed handgun license under R.C. § 2923.125.
(d)A fire investigator who is qualified to carry firearms while on duty under R.C.
§ 109.774 has the same right to carry a concealed handgun in this state as a person who was issued a
concealed handgun license under R.C. § 2923.125.
(6)(a)A qualified retired peace officer who possesses a retired peace officer identification
card issued pursuant to division (B)(6)(b) of this section and a valid firearms requalification certification
issued pursuant to division (B)(6)(c) of this section has the same right to carry a concealed handgun in
this state as a person who was issued a concealed handgun license under R.C. § 2923.125 and is subject
to the same restrictions that apply to a person who has been issued a license issued under that section that
is valid at the time in question. For purposes of reciprocity with other states, a qualified retired peace
officer who possesses a retired peace officer identification card issued pursuant to division (B)(6)(b) of
this section and a valid firearms requalification certification issued pursuant to division (B)(6)(c) of this
section shall be considered to be a licensee in this state.
(b)1.Each public agency of this state or of a political subdivision of this state that is
served by one or more peace officers shall issue a retired peace officer identification card to any person
who retired from service as a peace officer with that agency, if the issuance is in accordance with the
agency’s policies and procedures and if the person, with respect to the person’s service with that agency,
satisfies all of the following:
a.The person retired in good standing from service as a peace officer with the
public agency, and the retirement was not for reasons of mental instability.
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b.Before retiring from service as a peace officer with that agency, the person
was authorized to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of, or
the incarceration of any person for, any violation of law and the person had statutory powers of arrest.
c.At the time of the person’s retirement as a peace officer with that agency, the
person was trained and qualified to carry firearms in the performance of the peace officer’s duties.
d.Before retiring from service as a peace officer with that agency, the person
was regularly employed as a peace officer for an aggregate of 15 years or more, or, in the alternative,
the person retired from service as a peace officer with that agency, after completing any applicable
probationary period of that service, due to a service-connected disability, as determined by the agency.
2.A retired peace officer identification card issued to a person under division
(B)(6)(b)1. of this section shall identify the person by name, contain a photograph of the person, identify
the public agency of this state or of the political subdivision of this state from which the person retired
as a peace officer and that is issuing the identification card, and specify that the person retired in good
standing from service as a peace officer with the issuing public agency and satisfies the criteria set forth
in divisions (B)(6)(b)1.a. to (B)(6)(B)1.d. of this section. In addition to the required content specified
in this division, a retired peace officer identification card issued to a person under division (B)(6)(b)1.
of this section may include the firearms requalification certification described in division (B)(6)(c) of this
section, and if the identification card includes that certification, the identification card shall serve as the
firearms requalification certification for the retired peace officer. If the issuing public agency issues
credentials to active law enforcement officers who serve the agency, the agency may comply with
division (B)(6)(b)1. of this section by issuing the same credentials to persons who retired from service
as a peace officer with the agency and who satisfy the criteria set forth in divisions (B)(6)(b)1.a. to
(B)(6)(b)1.d. of this section, provided that the credentials so issued to retired peace officers are stamped
with the word “RETIRED”.
3.A public agency of this state or of a political subdivision of this state may charge
persons who retired from service as a peace officer with the agency a reasonable fee for issuing to the
person a retired peace officer identification card pursuant to division (B)(6)(b)1. of this section.
(c)1.If a person retired from service as a peace officer with a public agency of this state
or of a political subdivision of this state and the person satisfies the criteria set forth in divisions
(B)(6)(b)1.a. to (B)(6)(b)1.d. of this section, the public agency may provide the retired peace officer with
the opportunity to attend a firearms requalification program that is approved for purposes of firearms
requalification required under R.C. § 109.801. The retired peace officer may be required to pay the cost
of the course.
2.If a retired peace officer who satisfies the criteria set forth in divisions
(B)(6)(b)1.a. to (B)(6)(b)1.d. of this section attends a firearms requalification program that is approved
for purposes of firearms requalification required under R.C. § 109.801, the retired peace officer’s
successful completion of the firearms requalification program requalifies the retired peace officer for
purposes of division (B)(6) of this section for five years from the date on which the program was
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successfully completed, and the requalification is valid during that five-year period. If a retired peace
officer who satisfies the criteria set forth in divisions (B)(6)(b)1.a. to (B)(6)(b)1.d. of this section
satisfactorily completes such a firearms requalification program, the retired peace officer shall be issued
a firearms requalification certification that identifies the retired peace officer by name, identifies the
entity that taught the program, specifies that the retired peace officer successfully completed the
program, specifies the date on which the course was successfully completed, and specifies that the
requalification is valid for five years from that date of successful completion. The firearms
requalification certification for a retired peace officer may be included in the retired peace officer
identification card issued to the retired peace officer under division (B)(6)(b) of this section.
3.A retired peace officer who attends a firearms requalification program that is
approved for purposes of firearms requalification required under R.C. § 109.801 may be required to pay
the cost of the program.
(7)As used in division (B) of this section:
FIRE INVESTIGATOR. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 109.71.
GOVERNING BODY. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 154.01.
GOVERNMENT FACILITY OF THIS STATE OR A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF
THIS STATE. Means any of the following:
1.A building or part of a building that is owned or leased by the government of this
state or a political subdivision of this state and where employees of the government of this state or the
political subdivision regularly are present for the purpose of performing their official duties as employees
of the state or political subdivision;
2.The office of a deputy registrar serving pursuant to R.C. Chapter 4503 that is used
to perform deputy registrar functions.
NONPROFIT CORPORATION. Means any private organization that is exempt from
federal income taxation pursuant to subsection 501(a) and described in subsection 501(c) of the Internal
Revenue Code.
QUALIFIED RETIRED PEACE OFFICER. Means a person who satisfies all of the
following:
1.The person satisfies the criteria set forth in divisions (B)(6)(b)1.a. to (B)(6)(b)1.d.
of this section.
2.The person is not under the influence of alcohol or another intoxicating or
hallucinatory drug or substance.
3.The person is not prohibited by federal law from receiving firearms.
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RETIRED PEACE OFFICER IDENTIFICATION CARD. Means an identification card
that is issued pursuant to division (B)(6)(b) of this section to a person who is a retired peace officer.
TACTICAL MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 109.71.
VALIDATING IDENTIFICATION. Means photographic identification issued by the
agency for which an individual serves as a peace officer that identifies the individual as a peace officer
of the agency.
(R.C. § 2923.126)
(C)Posting of signs prohibiting possession. Each person, board, or entity that owns or controls any
place or premises identified in R.C. § 2923.126(B) as a place into which a valid license does not
authorize the licensee to carry a concealed handgun, or a designee of such a person, board, or entity,
shall post in the following one or more conspicuous locations in the premises a sign that contains a
statement in substantially the following form: “Unless otherwise authorized by law, pursuant to the Ohio
Revised Code, no person shall knowingly possess, have under the person’s control, convey, or attempt
to convey a deadly weapon or dangerous ordnance onto these premises.”
(R.C. § 2923.1212) Penalty, see § 130.99
§ 137.11 DEFACED FIREARMS.
(A)No person shall do either of the following:
(1)Change, alter, remove, or obliterate the name of the manufacturer, model, manufacturer’s
serial number, or other mark of identification on a firearm.
(2)Possess a firearm knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that the name of the
manufacturer, model, manufacturer’s serial number, or other mark of identification on the firearm has
been changed, altered, removed, or obliterated.
(B)(1)Whoever violates division (A)(1) of this section is guilty of defacing identification marks
of a firearm. Except as otherwise provided in this division, defacing identification marks of a firearm
is a misdemeanor of the first degree. If the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty
to a violation of division (A)(1) of this section, defacing identification marks of a firearm is a felony to
be prosecuted under appropriate state law.
(2)Whoever violates division (A)(2) of this section is guilty of possessing a defaced firearm.
Except as otherwise provided in this division, possessing a defaced firearm is a misdemeanor of the first
degree. If the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to a violation of division (A)(2)
of this section, possessing a defaced firearm is a felony to be prosecuted under appropriate state law.
(C)Division (A) of this section does not apply to any firearm on which no manufacturer’s serial
number was inscribed at the time of its manufacture.
(R.C. § 2923.201)
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Section
138.01 Definitions
138.02 Adult use cannabis control; limitations on conduct by individuals
138.03 Drug possession offenses
138.04 Possessing drug abuse instruments
138.05 Permitting drug abuse
138.06 Possessing or using harmful intoxicants
138.07 Illegally dispensing drug samples
138.08 Controlled substance or prescription labels
138.09 Hypodermic possession, display and dispensing
138.10 Nitrous oxide: improper dispensing or distribution; possession in a motor vehicle
138.11 Drug paraphernalia
138.12 Counterfeit controlled substances
138.13 Pseudoephedrine sales
138.14 Sale of pure caffeine product
138.15 Sale of dextromethorphan
§ 138.01 DEFINITIONS.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly
indicates or requires a different meaning. Words, terms and phrases and their derivatives used in this
chapter which are not defined in this section shall have the meanings given to them in the Ohio Revised
Code.
ADMINISTER. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 3719.01.
ADULTERATE. To cause a drug to be adulterated as described in R.C. § 3715.63.
ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION SERVICES. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 5119.01.
BULK AMOUNT. Of a controlled substance means any of the following:
(1)For any compound, mixture, preparation, or substance included in Schedule I, Schedule
II, or Schedule III, with the exception of any controlled substance analog, marihuana, cocaine, L.S.D.,
heroin, any fentanyl-related compound, and hashish and except as provided in division (2), (5), or (6)
of this definition, whichever of the following is applicable:
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(a)An amount equal to or exceeding ten grams or 25 unit doses of a compound, mixture,
preparation, or substance that is or contains any amount of a Schedule I opiate or opium derivative;
(b)An amount equal to or exceeding ten grams of a compound, mixture, preparation, or
substance that is or contains any amount of raw or gum opium;
(c)An amount equal to or exceeding 30 grams or ten unit doses of a compound, mixture,
preparation, or substance that is or contains any amount of a Schedule I hallucinogen other than
tetrahydrocannabinol or lysergic acid amide, or a Schedule I stimulant or depressant;
(d)An amount equal to or exceeding 20 grams or five times the maximum daily dose in
the usual dose range specified in a standard pharmaceutical reference manual of a compound, mixture,
preparation, or substance that is or contains any amount of a Schedule II opiate or opium derivative;
(e)An amount equal to or exceeding five grams or ten unit doses of a compound, mixture,
preparation, or substance that is or contains any amount of phencyclidine;
(f)An amount equal to or exceeding 120 grams or 30 times the maximum daily dose in
the usual dose range specified in a standard pharmaceutical reference manual of a compound, mixture,
preparation, or substance that is or contains any amount of a Schedule II stimulant that is in a final
dosage form manufactured by a person authorized by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21
U.S.C. §§ 301 et seq., as amended) and the federal drug abuse control laws, as defined in this section,
that is or contains any amount of a Schedule II depressant substance or a Schedule II hallucinogenic
substance;
(g)An amount equal to or exceeding three grams of a compound, mixture, preparation,
or substance that is or contains any amount of a Schedule II stimulant, or any of its salts or isomers, that
is not in a final dosage form manufactured by a person authorized by the Federal Food, Drug, and
Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. §§ 301 et seq., as amended) and the federal drug abuse control laws;
(2)An amount equal to or exceeding 120 grams or 30 times the maximum daily dose in the
usual dose range specified in a standard pharmaceutical reference manual of a compound, mixture,
preparation, or substance that is or contains any amount of a Schedule III or IV substance other than an
anabolic steroid or a Schedule III opiate or opium derivative;
(3)An amount equal to or exceeding 20 grams or five times the maximum daily dose in the
usual dose range specified in a standard pharmaceutical reference manual of a compound, mixture,
preparation, or substance that is or contains any amount of a Schedule III opiate or opium derivative;
(4)An amount equal to or exceeding 250 milliliters or 250 grams of a compound, mixture,
preparation, or substance that is or contains any amount of a Schedule V substance;
(5)An amount equal to or exceeding 200 solid dosage units, 16 grams, or 16 milliliters of a
compound, mixture, preparation, or substance that is or contains any amount of a Schedule III anabolic
steroid;
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PROFESSIONAL LICENSE. Any license, permit, certificate, registration, qualification, admission,
temporary license, temporary permit, temporary certificate, or temporary registration that is described
in R.C. § 2925.01(W)(1) through (W)(37) and that qualifies a person as a professionally licensed person.
PROFESSIONALLY LICENSED PERSON. Any of the following:
(1)A person who has received a certificate or temporary certificate as a certified public
accountant or who has registered as a public accountant under R.C. Chapter 4701 and who holds an Ohio
permit issued under that chapter;
(2)A person who holds a certificate of qualification to practice architecture issued or renewed
and registered under R.C. Chapter 4703;
(3)A person who is registered as a landscape architect under R.C. Chapter 4703 or who holds
a permit as a landscape architect issued under that chapter;
(4)A person licensed under R.C. Chapter 4707;
(5)A person who has been issued a barber’s license, barber instructor’s license, assistant
barber instructor’s license, or independent contractor’s license under R.C. Chapter 4709;
(6)A person licensed and regulated to engage in the business of a debt pooling company by
a legislative authority, under authority of R.C. Chapter 4710;
(7)A person who has been issued a cosmetologist’s license, hair designer’s license,
manicurist’s license, esthetician’s license, natural hair stylist’s license, advanced license to practice
cosmetology, advanced license to practice hair design, advanced license to practice manicuring, advanced
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license to practice esthetics, advanced license to practice natural hair styling, cosmetology instructor’s
license, hair design instructor’s license, manicurist instructor’s license, esthetics instructor’s license,
natural hair style instructor’s license, independent contractor’s license, or tanning facility permit under
R.C. Chapter 4713;
(8)A person who has been issued a license to practice dentistry, a general anesthesia permit,
a conscious sedation permit, a limited resident’s license, a limited teaching license, a dental hygienist’s
license, or a dental hygienist’s teacher’s certificate under R.C. Chapter 4715;
(9)A person who has been issued an embalmer’s license, a funeral director’s license, a funeral
home license, or a crematory license, or who has been registered for an embalmer’s or funeral director’s
apprenticeship under R.C. Chapter 4717;
(10)A person who has been licensed as a registered nurse or practical nurse, or who has been
issued a certificate for the practice of nurse-midwifery under R.C. Chapter 4723;
(11)A person who has been licensed to practice optometry or to engage in optical dispensing
under R.C. Chapter 4725;
(12)A person licensed to act as a pawnbroker under R.C. Chapter 4727;
(13)A person licensed to act as a precious metals dealer under R.C. Chapter 4728;
(14)A person licensed under R.C. Chapter 4729 as a pharmacist or pharmacy intern or
registered under that chapter as a registered pharmacy technician, certified pharmacy technician, or
pharmacy technician trainee;
(15)A person licensed under R.C. Chapter 4729 as a manufacturer of dangerous drugs,
outsourcing facility, third-party logistics provider, repackager of dangerous drugs, wholesale distributor
of dangerous drugs, or terminal distributor of dangerous drugs;
(16)A person who is authorized to practice as a physician assistant under R.C. Chapter 4730;
(17)A person who has been issued a license to practice medicine and surgery, osteopathic
medicine and surgery, or podiatric medicine and surgery under R.C. Chapter 4731 or has been issued
a certificate to practice a limited branch of medicine under that chapter;
(18)A person licensed as a psychologist, independent school psychologist, or school
psychologist under R.C. Chapter 4732;
(19)A person registered to practice the profession of engineering or surveying under R.C.
Chapter 4733;
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(20)A person who has been issued a license to practice chiropractic under R.C. Chapter 4734;
(21)A person licensed to act as a real estate broker or real estate salesperson under R.C.
Chapter 4735;
(22)A person registered as a registered environmental health specialist under R.C. Chapter
3776;
(23)A person licensed to operate or maintain a junkyard under R.C. Chapter 4737;
(24)A person who has been issued a motor vehicle salvage dealer’s license under R.C. Chapter
4738;
(25)A person who has been licensed to act as a steam engineer under R.C. Chapter 4739;
(26)A person who has been issued a license or temporary permit to practice veterinary medicine
or any of its branches, or who is registered as a graduate animal technician under R.C. Chapter 4741;
(27)A person who has been issued a hearing aid dealer’s or fitter’s license or trainee permit
under R.C. Chapter 4747;
(28)A person who has been issued a class A, class B, or class C license or who has been
registered as an investigator or security guard employee under R.C. Chapter 4749;
(29)A person licensed to practice as a nursing home administrator under R.C. Chapter 4751;
(30)A person licensed to practice as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist under R.C.
Chapter 4753;
(31)A person issued a license as an occupational therapist or physical therapist under R.C.
Chapter 4755;
(32)A person who is licensed as a licensed professional clinical counselor, licensed professional
counselor, social worker, independent social worker, independent marriage and family therapist, or
marriage and family therapist, or registered as a social work assistant under R.C. Chapter 4757;
(33)A person issued a license to practice dietetics under R.C. Chapter 4759;
(34)A person who has been issued a license or limited permit to practice respiratory therapy
under R.C. Chapter 4761;
(35)A person who has been issued a real estate appraiser certificate under R.C. Chapter 4763;
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(36)A person who has been issued a home inspector license under R.C. Chapter 4764;
(37)A person who has been admitted to the bar by order of the Ohio Supreme Court in
compliance with its prescribed and published rules.
PUBLIC PREMISES. Any hotel, restaurant, tavern, store, arena, hall, or other place of public
accommodation, business, amusement, or resort.
SALE. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 3719.01.
SAMPLE DRUG. A drug or pharmaceutical preparation that would be hazardous to health or safety
if used without the supervision of a licensed health professional authorized to prescribe drugs, or a drug
of abuse, and that, at one time, had been placed in a container plainly marked as a sample by a
manufacturer.
SCHEDULE I, SCHEDULE II, SCHEDULE III, SCHEDULE IV or SCHEDULE V. Have the
same meaning as in R.C. § 3719.01.
SCHOOL. Any school operated by a board of education, any community school established under
R.C. Chapter 3314, or any nonpublic school for which the Director of Education and Workforce
prescribes minimum standards under R.C. § 3301.07, whether or not any instructio n, extracurricular
activities, or training provided by the school is being conducted at the time a criminal offense is
committed.
SCHOOL BUILDING. Any building in which any of the instruction, extracurricular activities, or
training provided by a school is conducted, whether or not any instruction, extracurricular activities, or
training provided by the school is being conducted in the school building at the time a criminal offense
is committed.
SCHOOL PREMISES. Either of the following:
(1)The parcel of real property on which any school is situated, whether or not any instruction,
extracurricular activities, or training provided by the school is being conducted on the premises at the
time a criminal offense is committed.
(2)Any other parcel of real property that is owned or leased by a board of education of a
school, the governing authority of a community school established under R.C. Chapter 3314, or the
governing body of a nonpublic school for which the Director of Education and Workforce prescribes
minimum standards under R.C. § 3301.07 and on which some of the instruction, extracurricular
activities, or training of the school is conducted, whether or not any instruction, extracurricular
activities, or training provided by the school is being conducted on the parcel of real property at the time
a criminal offense is committed.
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STANDARD PHARMACEUTICAL REFERENCE MANUAL. The current edition, with cumulative
changes if any, of references that are approved by the State Board of Pharmacy.
SUBSTANCE ADDICTION SERVICES PROVIDER. Means an agency, association, corporation
or other legal entity, individual, or program that provides one or more of the following at a facility:
(1)Either alcohol addiction services, or drug addiction services, or both such services that are
certified by the Ohio Director of Mental Health and Addiction Services under R.C. § 5119.36;
(2)Recovery supports that are related to either alcohol addiction services, or drug addiction
services, or both such services and paid for with federal, state, or local funds administered by the Ohio
Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services or a board of alcohol, drug addiction, and mental
health services.
UNIT DOSE. An amount or unit or a compound, mixture, or preparation containing a controlled
substance that is separately identifiable and in a form that indicates that it is the amount or unit by which
the controlled substance is separately administered to or taken by an individual.
WHOLESALER. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 3719.01.
(R.C. § 2925.01) ('80 Code, § 513.01)
§ 138.02 ADULT USE CANNABIS CONTROL; LIMITATIONS ON CONDUCT BY
INDIVIDUALS.
(A)Except as otherwise provided in R.C. Chapter 3780 and notwithstanding any conflicting
provision of this code or the Ohio Revised Code, an adult use consumer, may do the following:
(1)Use adult use cannabis;
(2)Possess, transfer without remuneration to another adult consumer, or transport adult use
cannabis, subject to division (B) of this section; and
(3)Purchase adult use cannabis from an adult use dispensary per day in amounts that do not
exceed the possession limits set forth in division (B)(1) of this section.
(B)Except as otherwise provided in R.C. Chapter 3796:
(1)The amount of cannabis that may be possessed by an adult use consumer shall not exceed:
(a)Two and one-half ounces of adult use cannabis in any form except adult use extract;
and
(b)Fifteen grams of adult use cannabis in the form of adult use extract.
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(2)The amount of cannabis that may be transferred by an adult use consumer without
remuneration and not advertised or promoted to the public shall not exceed:
(a)Two and one-half ounces of adult use cannabis in any form except adult use extract;
and
(b)Fifteen grams of adult use cannabis in the form of adult use extract.
(3)The amount of cannabis that may be transported by an adult use consumer shall not exceed:
(a)Two and one-half ounces of adult use cannabis in any form except adult use extract;
and
(b)Fifteen grams of adult use cannabis in the form of adult use extract.
(C)Except as otherwise provided in R.C. Chapter 3780, an adult use consumer shall not be subject
to arrest, criminal prosecution, or civil penalty for engaging in any of the activities authorized under
R.C. Chapter 3780, including:
(1)Obtaining, using, possessing, or transporting adult use cannabis;
(2)Performing conduct authorized under R.C. § 3780.29;
(3)Acquiring, possessing, using, purchasing, manufacturing, selling, or transporting
paraphernalia; and
(4)Assisting another adult use consumer, or allowing property to be used, in any of the acts
authorized by R.C. Chapter 3780.
(D)(1)An individual is prohibited from operating a vehicle, motor vehicle, streetcar, trackless
trolley, bike, watercraft, or aircraft while using adult use cannabis or while under the influence of adult
use cannabis and is subject to R.C. § 4511.19 or a substantially equivalent municipal ordinance for any
violation of this division.
(2)An individual is prohibited from smoking, vaporizing, or using any other combustible adult
use cannabis product while in a vehicle, motor vehicle, streetcar, trackless trolley, bike, watercraft, or
aircraft and is subject to R.C. § 4511.19 or a substantially equivalent municipal ordinance for any
violation of this division.
(E)Except as otherwise provided in R.C. Chapter 3780, no individual under 21 years of age shall
knowingly show or give false information concerning the individual’s name, age, or other identification
for the purpose of purchasing adult use cannabis from an adult use dispensary licensed under R.C.
Chapter 3780.
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(F)Nothing in R.C. Chapter 3780 is intended to permit the transfer or sale of adult use cannabis,
with or without remuneration, to an individual under 21 years of age, or to allow an individual under
21 years of age to purchase, possess, use, process, transport, or cultivate cannabis except where
authorized by R.C. Chapter 3796.
(G)It is unlawful for any parent or guardian to knowingly permit their residence, any other private
property under their control, or any vehicle, conveyance, or watercraft under their control to be used
by an invitee of the parent’s child or the guardian’s ward, if the invitee is under 21 years of age, in a
manner that constitutes a violation of R.C. Chapter 3780.
(1)A parent or guardian is deemed to have knowingly permitted their residence, any other
private property under their control, or any vehicle, conveyance, or watercraft under their control to be
used in violation of R.C. Chapter 3780 if they knowingly authorize or permit consumption of cannabis
by underage invitees.
(2)Where the residence or other property has an owner and a tenant or lessee, the trier of fact
may infer that the residence or other property is occupied only by the tenant or lessee.
(R.C. § 3780.36)
(H)Penalties.
(1)Except as otherwise provided in R.C. Chapter 3796, R.C. § 2925.11 or a substantially
equivalent municipal ordinance shall apply when an adult use consumer possesses an amount of cannabis
greater than the limits set forth in division (B)(1) of this section.
(2)Except as otherwise provided in R.C. Chapter 3780, an adult use consumer who uses adult
use cannabis in public areas, or who violates division (D)(2) of this section as a passenger, is guilty of
a minor misdemeanor.
(3)(a)An individual under 21 years of age who knowingly shows or gives false information
concerning the individual’s name, age, or other identification for the purpose of purchasing or otherwise
obtaining adult use cannabis from an adult use dispensary licensed under R.C. Chapter 3780 is guilty
of a misdemeanor of the first degree. If, in committing a first violation, the offender presented to an
adult use dispensary licensed under R.C. Chapter 3780 a false, fictitious, or altered identification card,
a false or fictitious driver’s license purportedly issued by any state, or a driver’s license issued by any
state that has been altered, the offender is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree and shall be fined
not less than $250 and not more than $1,000, and may be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of not
more than six months.
(b)On a second violation in which, for the second time, the offender presented to an adult
use dispensary licensed under R.C. Chapter 3780 a false, fictitious, or altered identification card, a false
or fictitious driver’s license purportedly issued by any state, or a driver’s license issued by any state that
has been altered, the offender is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree and shall be fined not less
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than $500 nor more than $1,000, and may be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of not more than six
months. The court also may impose a class seven suspension of the offender’s driver’s or commercial
driver’s license or permit or nonresident operating privilege from the range specified in R.C.
§ 4510.02(A)(7). The court, in lieu of suspending the offender’s temporary instruction permit,
probationary driver’s license, or driver’s license, instead may order the offender to perform a
determinate number of hours of community service, with the court determining the actual number of
hours and the nature of the community service the offender shall perform.
(c)On a third or subsequent violation in which, for the third or subsequent time, the
offender presented to an adult use dispensary licensed under R.C. Chapter 3780 a false, fictitious, or
altered identification card, a false or fictitious driver’s license purportedly issued by any state, or a
driver’s license issued by any state that has been altered, the offender is guilty of a misdemeanor of the
first degree and shall be fined not less than $500 nor more than $1,000, and may be sentenced to a term
of imprisonment of not more than six months. Except as provided in this division, the court also may
impose a class six suspension of the offender’s driver’s or commercial driver’s license or permit or
nonresident operating privilege from the range specified in R.C. § 4510.02(A)(6), and the court may
order that the suspension or denial remain in effect until the offender attains the age of 21 years. The
court, in lieu of suspending the offender’s temporary instruction permit, probationary driver’s license,
or driver’s license, instead may order the offender to perform a determinate number of hours of
community service, with the court determining the actual number of hours and the nature of the
community service the offender shall perform.
(4)An individual who is under 21 years of age and who solicits another individual to purchase
adult use cannabis from an adult use dispensary licensed under R.C. Chapter 3780 is guilty of:
(a)For a first violation, a misdemeanor of the fourth degree; and
(b)For a second or subsequent violation, a misdemeanor of the second degree.
(5)An employee or agent of an adult use dispensary licensed under R.C. Chapter 3780 who
knowingly sells cannabis to an individual under 21 years of age is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first
degree.
(6)Any individual who violates R.C. § 3780.10(A), or R.C. § 3780.29(F), is guilty of the
illegal trafficking in drugs under R.C. § 2925.03 and the illegal manufacture of drugs under R.C.
§ 2925.04.
(7)Any individua l who violates division (B)(2) or (B)(3) of this section guilty of the illegal
trafficking in drugs under R.C. § 2925.03.
(8)Any individual who violates R.C. § 3780.20(B) is guilty of illegal dispensing of drug
samples under R.C. § 2925.36 or a substantially equivalent municipal ordinance.
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(9)(a)An individual who violates division (G) of this section is guilty of:
1.For a first violation, a misdemeanor of the third degree; and
2.For a second or subsequent violation, a misdemeanor of the first degree.
(b)If a violation of division (G) of this section directly or indirectly results in great bodily
harm or death to any individual, the individual violating division (G) is guilty of a felony to be
prosecuted under appropriate state law.
(R.C. § 3780.99)
§ 138.03 DRUG POSSESSION OFFENSES.
(A)No person shall knowingly obtain, possess, or use a controlled substance or a controlled
substance analog.
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CODE OF ORDINANCES
VOLUME II
2025 S-56 Supplement contains:
Local legislation current through 12-9-24, and
State legislation current through 6-26-24
Published by:
AMERICAN LEGAL PUBLISHING
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CHAPTER 153: ZONING REGULATIONS
Section Page
General Provisions
153.001 Designation and purpose ....................................113
153.002 Definitions .............................................113
153.003 Scope ...............................................116JJ
153.004 Application ..........................................116KK
Zoning District Regulations
153.015 Zoning district map adopted .................................118
153.016 Designation of zoning districts ................................119
153.017 Interpretation of zoning district boundaries ........................121
153.018 Standard zoning district regulations .............................122
153.019 Rural District ..........................................122A
153.020 Restricted Suburban Residential District ..........................126
153.021 Limited Suburban Residential District ..........................128A
153.022 R-3 Suburban Residential District .............................128D
153.023 R-4 Suburban Residential District ..............................129
153.024 Two-Family Residential District ...............................132
153.025 Urban Residential District ...................................133
153.026 Suburban Office and Institutional District .........................135
153.027 Neighborhood Commercial District .............................139
153.028 Community Commercial District ..............................141
153.029 Central Community Commercial District .........................149
153.030 Central Business District....................................155
153.031 Restricted Industrial District .................................161
153.032 Limited Industrial District ...................................164
153.033 General Industrial District ...................................169
153.034 Office, Laboratory and Research District ........................174A
153.035 Cultivation, processing, or retail dispensing of medical
or adult-use marijuana prohibited in all districts .....................175
153.036 (Reserved).............................................176
EAZ Innovation Districts
153.037 District purpose and intent ..................................176
153.038 District uses ...........................................176H
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153.039 Innovation District requirements..............................176R
153.040 Site development requirements ...............................176Z
153.041 Sustainability and development incentives .....................176MM
153.042 Development approval process (WID).........................176NN
153.043 (Reserved)...........................................176VV
153.044 Technology Flex (TF) District ..............................176VV
Mixed Use Regional (MUR) Districts
153.045 Purpose and intent ....................................176MMM
153.046 Uses .............................................176NNN
153.047 Site development standards ..............................176UUU
153.048 Review and approval procedures and criteria ..................176LLLL
Planned Development Districts
153.050 Purpose and application ..............................176GGGGG
153.051 Status of previously approved Planned Development Districts ...........178
153.052 Establishment of Planned Development Districts ....................179
153.053 Procedures .............................................185
153.054 Submission requirements ...................................194
153.055 Plan approval criteria ......................................201
153.056 Definitions .............................................203
Bridge Street District Districts
153.057 General purpose .........................................204
153.058 Bridge Street District (BSD) districts scope and intent .................205
153.059 Uses ................................................208A
153.060 Lots and blocks.........................................220F
153.061 Street types ...........................................220L
153.062 Building types .........................................220T
153.063 Neighborhood standards .................................220SSSS
153.064 Open space types...................................220LLLLL-1
153.065 Site development standards ............................220UUUUU
153.066 Review and approval procedures and criteria ..............220BBBBBBBB
General Development Standards
153.070 General regulation of the arrangement and development of
land and structures ..............................220BBBBBBBBB
153.071 Lot and yard space requirements .....................220BBBBBBBBB
153.072 Building setback lines along public rights-of-way or private streets ........222
153.073 Comprehensive residential and neighborhood improvement .............223
153.074 Accessory uses and structures ................................228
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153.075 Use of individual sewage treatment and individual water supply .......228B-4b
153.076 Public nuisance regulations ...............................228B-4b
153.077 Screening of service structures .............................228B-14
Fences
153.078 Purpose and scope .....................................228B-14
153.079 Definitions ..........................................228B-14
153.080 Regulations on use.......................................228D
153.081 Permit and inspection .....................................228F
153.082 Maintenance ...........................................228G
153.083 Compliance required; conflicting provisions ......................228G
Special Permits
153.090 Purpose ..............................................228H
153.091 Special permit required....................................228G
153.092 Powers and duties of the Board of Zoning Appeals ..................228H
153.093 Appeals ..............................................228H
153.094 Heliports ..............................................228I
153.095 Dish antennae ...........................................230
153.096 Communication towers for communication distribution systems ..........232
153.097 Portable structures and temporary uses ..........................233
153.098 (Reserved).............................................236
153.099 Outdoor seasonal plant display ................................237
Special Districts
153.110 Special districts and regulations adopted..........................237
153.111 Flood plain regulations ....................................238A
153.112 Excavation and quarry regulations ............................238B
153.113 Oil and Gas District regulations ...............................241
153.114 Exceptional Use District regulations ............................243
153.115 (Reserved).............................................245
Landscaping
153.130 Intent ................................................245
153.131 Purpose ...............................................246
153.132 Sites affected ...........................................249
153.133 Minimum landscape requirements ..............................249
153.134 Street tree and public tree requirements ..........................254
153.135 Landscape materials .......................................259
153.136 Plan submission and approval ................................261
153.137 Planting manual .........................................262
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153.138 Variances .............................................262
153.139 Definitions .............................................262
Tree Preservation
153.140 Tree preservation requirements ...............................264
153.141 Definitions ............................................264A
153.142 Pre-construction activities ..................................264B
153.143 Tree removal permit .....................................264C
153.144 Tree preservation plan ....................................264D
153.145 Construction activities ....................................264E
153.146 Tree replacements .......................................264G
153.147 Emergencies...........................................264H
153.148 Appeals ..............................................264H
153.149 Exterior lighting requirements ...............................264H
Signs
153.150 Purpose ...............................................265
153.151 Permit required ..........................................265
153.152 Submittal requirements for sign permits ..........................265
153.153 Prohibited signs .........................................266
153.154 Prohibited sign locations ....................................266
153.155 Permanent signs not requiring a permit ..........................267
153.156 General requirements for temporary and permanent signs ..............268
153.157 Permanent signs .........................................270
153.158 Temporary signs .........................................272
153.159 Signs with special conditions .................................278
153.160 Fees and maintenance.....................................280A
153.161 Abandoned signs .........................................284
153.162 Table of height, area and setback requirements .....................284
Architectural Review
153.170 Historic Districts applicability ................................285
153.171 Historic Zoning Districts purpose and intent .......................285
153.172 Uses .................................................286
153.173 Site development standards ..................................297
153.174 Design standards ......................................298MM
153.175 Architectural Review Board................................298SS
153.176 Review and approval procedures and criteria ....................298UU
153.177 Procedures for Historic District designation, expanding the Architectural Review
District, and establishing landmarks ...........................300B
153.178 Maintenance ..........................................300B-1
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(a)A use allowed in this district shall operate entirely within an enclosed structure,
emitting no dust, smoke, noxious odor or fumes outside this structure, and producing a noise level
audible at the property line no greater than the average noise level occurring on the street fronting the
property.
(b)A use allowed in this district shall entirely enclose or screen its primary operation and
service areas, and loading docks by walls or fences at least six feet but not more than 12 feet in height.
These walls or fences shall have an opaqueness of 75% or more, so as to effectively conceal production,
storage, service and loading operations from adjoining streets and from a residential zoning district or
a planned development district as listed in § 153.016.
(2)Lot width. All lots shall abut a public or private street for a distance of 100 feet or more
and have adequate lot width to provide the yard space required by these development standards.
(3)Side yards. For main and accessory structures, including open production, storage, service
and loading areas, the required side yards shall be not less than one-half the sum of the height and width
of the structure and in no case be less than 100 feet from any residential zoning district or planned
development district as listed in § 153.016.
(4)Rear yards. For main and accessory structures, including production, storage, service and
loading areas, the required rear yards shall be not less than one-half the sum of the height and depth of
the structure and in no case be less than 100 feet from any residential zoning district or planned
development district as listed in § 153.016.
('80 Code, §§ 1175.01, 1175.02) (Ord. 21-70, passed 7-13-70; Am. Ord. 68-99, passed 9-5-00)
Penalty, see § 153.999
§ 153.035 CULTIVATION, PROCESSING, OR RETAIL DISPENSING OF MEDICAL OR
ADULT-USE MARIJUANA PROHIBITED IN ALL DISTRICTS.
(A)The cultivation, processing, or retail dispensing of medical or adult-use marijuana shall be a
prohibited use in all zoning districts within the city.
(B)Use of property in violation of this section shall constitute a nuisance.
(C)In addition to other penalties provided by law, the Director of Law shall be authorized to
institute civil proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin violations of this section; for
monetary damages arising from violations of this section; and to take all actions necessary to secure
enforcement of any injunction and collect upon any damage award, judgment or fine in contempt levied
in relation to a violation of this section.
(Ord. 35-17, passed 6-12-17; Am. Ord. 08-24, passed 5-20-24)
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§ 153.036 (RESERVED)
This section reserved for future use.
(Ord. 53-03, passed 10-6-03; Am. Ord. 19-12, passed 4-23-12)
EAZ INNOVATION DISTRICTS
§ 153.037 DISTRICT PURPOSE AND INTENT.
(A)Purpose. The Innovation District's requirements and standards are intended to provide four
distinct zoning districts to implement the city's vision and goals in creating the Economic Advancement
Zone as a critical component of the Central Ohio Innovation Corridor (COIC). The EAZ is envisioned
as an important technology and research business center that will encourage the development and
operation of suburban technology and office park campuses and promote individual sites for development
attracting high-tech and related uses to the city. These requirements and standards are meant to foster
the orderly growth and development of these uses as well as promote the development of commercial,
service, recreational and residential uses in appropriately designated areas that serve the primary users
in the districts. The goal is to create zoning districts that set development requirements to ensure that
buildings and uses in the districts will adhere to high-quality, uniform design standards while addressing
the unique needs of specialized industries and uses. At the same time, these requirements give a
competitive advantage to the EAZ by providing a streamlined process for reviewing development
proposals.
(B)Standard districts. All Innovation Districts are standard zoning districts under § 153.016(A) and
shall constitute separate and distinct zoning classifications.
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(c)Pedestrian access shall be provided from all building entrances to public sidewalks
along the street right-of-way. Continual maintenance of all access on a site shall be the responsibility of
the property owner.
(d)A minimum four-foot sidewalk shall be required along the edge of all parking lots on
sides adjacent to buildings to adequately facilitate pedestrian access into the building.
(Ord. 13-08, passed 4-7-08; Am. Ord. 32-11, passed 6-27-11)
§ 153.041 SUSTAINABILITY AND DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES.
The following sustainability and development incentives shall apply to the ID-1, ID-2, ID-3 and ID-4
Districts.
(A)Development incentives. Development incentives are offered to induce applicants to provide
various amenities or other activities that add vitality, environmental sensitivity and other activities
consistent with the EAZ Plan and the Dublin Community Plan. For each criteria that are met, either the
maximum building height may be increased by one story (not to exceed two) or the maximum lot
coverage increased by 5%:
(1)The building is designed to qualify for a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED) Green Building Rating of gold or higher, or other equivalent accepted rating system.
(2)The site and/or building uses innovative stormwater provisions, such as rain gardens, green
roofs, etc., to accommodate more than 50% of calculated stormwater flow required to be controlled.
(3)Use of a parking structure for at least 75% of required parking.
(Ord. 13-08, passed 4-7-08; Am. Ord. 32-11, passed 6-27-11)
§ 153.042 DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL PROCESS (WID).
(A)Process purpose and intent. The purpose of this section is to provide adequate review of
applications for rezoning and/or development within the Innovation Districts. These procedures are
intended to create an efficient and predictable review process for projects within the Economic
Advancement Zone. The timing for reviews and approvals ensure that the EAZ is competitive with
research and technology parks in other jurisdictions. Properties within the ID-5 District shall comply
with procedures as provided for in § 153.051.
(1)Compatibility. It is the intent to ensure that development projects are completed in a
manner generally harmonious with surrounding properties and without the endangerment of the health,
safety, and general welfare of existing, prospective, or future owners, users, surrounding and adjoining
properties, and the public.
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(2)Coordination. These regulations and procedures are intended to ensure that development
has adequate and efficient provision of facilities and/or infrastructure, land, rights-of-way, and
easements, so as not to burden the fiscal resources of the city. These provisions include the construction
of buildings and utilities, streets and sidewalks, landscaping, recreational open spaces, and other
provisions meeting the standards of the city and the Community Plan, as required for the public good.
(B)Process summary. The following table provides an overview of the review procedures and
requirements used in this section that apply to the Innovation Districts.
REVIEW
PROCEDURE
ZONING CODE
SECTION
REVIEWING
BODY
APPLICATION
Zoning Districts
Rezoning 153.234 City Council Rezoning applications for
all Innovation Districts.
Development Plan Applications
Pre-Application
Review (optional)
153.042(D)Administrative
Review Team
Non-binding review of
applications prior to formal
submission.
Development Plan
Application
153.042(E)As Applicable
(see below)
Application submitted prior
to commencing or
modifying development on
all or any portion of
property in the Innovation
Districts
Administrative
Review
153.042(E)(5)Administrative
Review Team
Applications that comply
with all requirements of the
Innovation Districts
Administrative
Departures
153.042(E)(6)Administrative departures
(See 153.042(E)(6))
Site Plan 153.042(E)(7)Planning and Zoning
Commission
Development in any
Innovation District that fails
to meet one or more of the
District requirements;
denials of administrative
departures; review of
conditions of ART approval
when requested by
applicant.
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(c)Vehicular and pedestrian circulation.
1.The expected volume of traffic to be generated by the proposed use shall not
adversely affect existing roads and the circulation thereon.
2.Driveways shall be located to minimize conflict with traffic operations on the
adjoining road. The number of driveways shall be the minimum needed to provide reasonable access to
the site.
3.The arrangement of public or common ways for vehicular and pedestrian
circulation shall respect the pattern of existing or planned streets and pedestrian or bicycle pathways in
the area.
4.Safe, convenient, uncongested and well-defined vehicular and pedestrian
circulation within and to the site shall be provided. Drives, streets and other elements shall be designed
to promote safe and efficient traffic operations within the site and at its access points.
(d)Public services. The scale and design of the proposed development shall facilitate the
adequate provision of services currently furnished by or that may be required of the city or other public
agency including, but not limited to, fire and police protection, stormwater management, sanitary sewage
removal and treatment, recreational activities, traffic control, and administrative services.
(e)The general purposes and spirit of this chapter and the various provisions and
components of the Community Plan, including the EAZ Plan.
(E)Modifications to approved development plans.
(1)The Director may authorize minor modifications to an approved development plan that are
required to correct any undetected errors, that are consistent with the purpose of the approved
application, or that are necessary to ensure orderly and efficient development. Minor modifications shall
be limited to:
(a)Adjustments in lot lines, provided no additional lots are created and required setbacks
are maintained;
(b)Adjustments in the location of and layout of parking lots, provided perimeter setbacks,
yards and buffers are maintained;
(c)Modifications of building footprints up to 10% in total floor area of the originally
approved building, building height(s) or floor plans, that do not alter the character or intensity of the use;
(d)Substitution of landscaping materials specified in the landscape plan with comparable
materials of an equal or greater size;
(e)Redesigning and/or relocating stormwater management facilities provided that general
character and stormwater capacities are maintained;
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(f)Adjusting and/or relocating landscape mounds, provided that the same level and quality
of screening is maintained;
(g)Minor modifications to an existing sign location, sign design, landscaping and lighting,
provided the other sign requirements of the final development plan are maintained. For purposes of this
section, “sign design” includes elements such as the sign cabinet, channel lettering, and similar design
elements;
(h)Minor changes in building material or colors that are similar to and have the same
general appearance comparable to or of a higher quality as the material approved on the final
development plan;
(i)Changes required by outside agencies such as the county, state, or federal departments;
and
(j)Other minor modifications deemed by the Director that do not alter the basic design
or any specific conditions imposed as part of the original approval.
(2)Any modifications to be made to an approved development plan that are not deemed minor
by the Director shall require the filing and approval of a development plan application in accordance with
this section.
(Ord. 13-08, passed 4-7-08; Am. Ord. 32-11, passed 6-27-11; Am. Ord. 19-12, passed 4-23-12; Am.
Ord. 01-24, passed 3-11-24)
§ 153.043 (RESERVED)
This section reserved for future use.
(Ord. 13-08, passed 4-7-08; Am. Ord. 32-11, passed 6-27-11; Am. Ord. 19-12, passed 4-23-12)
§ 153.044 TECHNOLOGY FLEX (TF) DISTRICT.
(A)District purpose and intent. The Technology Flex (TF) District provides for a broad range of
research, office, laboratory and clean manufacturing uses that will foster a well-rounded and diverse
economy for the city. The TF District supports appropriate light-industrial options, while encouraging
greater opportunity for research and office uses that will improve Dublin's competitive edge within the
region. Flexible architectural spaces are desired that will accommodate the expansion and changing
operations of small to medium size companies.
(B)District uses. Uses in the TF District are as shown on the following table. Descriptions and
characteristics of use categories can be found in § 153.002(A) - uses definitions. Additional development
requirements for particular uses are contained in division (C) of this section as referenced below within
the "Use Specific Standards" column.
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Guidelines, and other adopted city plans, and the review criteria, and to consider the proposal within the
context of existing and planned development within the vicinity of the project boundary.
(2)Review procedure.
(a)An application for an MSP shall be submitted in accordance with the provisions of
divisions (J)(4) and (M)(1) of this section.
(b)The PZC shall be the required reviewing body for MSPs in the MUR Zoning Districts.
(c)The Director shall make a recommendation to the PZC for approval, approval with
conditions, or denial of the MSP application under the criteria of division (J)(4) of this section. The
Director’s recommendation shall be provided prior to the respective public hearing.
(d)The PZC shall review the MSP application and the recommendation of the Director,
and render its decision based on the criteria of division (J)(4) of this section for approval, approval with
conditions, or denial. A written record of the Commission’s decision shall be provided.
(e)The applicant may request additional review meetings with the PZC.
(3)Submittal requirements. It is the intent of these regulations that the MSP shall indicate
general information, sign design standards, and the area of applicability. Information submitted should
be comprehensive enough to enable the PZC to understand the existing site and design concept for the
proposed MSP. The applicant shall submit an application and supplemental materials as outlined in
division (M)(1) of this section and determined by the Director.
(4)Review criteria. The PZC shall render its feedback on an application for an MSP based on
each of the following criteria and the recommendation of the Director.
(a)The MSP is consistent with the Community Plan, the Dublin Corporate Area Plan, the
MUR Design Guidelines, applicable Zoning Code requirements, and other adopted city plans and
policies;
(b)The proposed signs are appropriately sited and scaled to create a cohesive character
that complements the surrounding environment and meets the intent of the requirements of § 153.047,
Site Development Standards and the MUR Design Guidelines; and
(c)The proposed signs are not in conflict with public streets, open spaces, utilities , or
rights-of-way, and do not impede the continued provision of services required by the city or other public
agency.
(K)Administrative Approvals.
(1)Purpose and applicability.
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(a)The Director may authorize an Administrative Approval (AA) to an approved FDP or
MP that is required to correct any undetected errors or omissions, address conditions discovered during
the permitting process or construction, or that is necessary to ensure orderly and efficient development.
(b)Any approved AA must be consistent with the intent of the related approved FDP or
MP.
(c)The Director may also authorize an AA to existing structures and associated site
improvements that are necessary to complete ordinary maintenance, refurbishment, or Zoning Code
compliance.
(2)Administrative Approval defined. The following are considered AA’s:
(a)Adjustments to lot lines;
(b)Adjustments to the location and layout of parking lots;
(c)Adjustments of up to 10% in total building floor area or floor plan;
(d)Adjustments to building height up to 10% for no more than 10% of the floorplate of
the highest occupied floor when necessary, to accommodate building equipment or features required to
comply with building code;
(e)Substitution of landscaping materials specified in the landscape plan;
(f)Redesigning and/or relocating stormwater management facilities;
(g)Relocating fencing, walls, or screening (not including screening walls);
(h)Modifications to sign location, sign design, landscaping, and lighting, provided the
other sign requirements of the Zoning Code are maintained. For purposes of this section, “sign design”
includes elements such as the sign cabinet, channel lettering, and similar design elements;
(i)Changes in building material or color;
(j)Changes required by outside agencies such as the county, state, or federal departments;
and/or
(k)Other modifications deemed appropriate by the Director that do not alter the basic
design or any specific conditions imposed as part of the original approval.
(3)Review procedure.
(a)An application for an AA shall be made in accordance with the provisions of divisions
(K)(4) and (M)(1) of this section.
(b)The Director shall be the required reviewing body for applications for an AA.
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(Ord. 86-21, passed 12-6-21; Am. Ord. 01-24, passed 3-11-24)
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS
§ 153.050 PURPOSE AND APPLICATION.
(A)Purpose. The Planned Development District (PD) regulations are based on the premise that the
ultimate quality of a built environment or development proposal is determined not only by the type,
character and allocation of land uses but also by the way in which such land uses are executed. In many
cases, the subdivision regulations and standard zoning district regulations and procedures do not
adequately regulate the design of buildings or enable the range of uses in a single zoning district that are
appropriate in the city. The Neighborhood Design Guidelines shall be considered with new residential
development to ensure the design details meet the desired neighborhood quality.
(1)The purposes of the Planned Development District regulations are to:
(a)Provide an opportunity for a mix of land uses otherwise not permitted within the
standard municipal zoning district classifications.
(b)Allow the creation of development standards that respect the unique characteristics,
natural quality and beauty of the site and the immediate vicinity and protect the community's natural
resources by avoiding development on, and destruction of, sensitive environmental areas.
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(i)The Planning and Zoning Commission determines that, for this PD, the
code compliance is not needed in order to ensure that the PD is consistent with the Community Plan and
compatible with existing, approved, or planned adjacent development;
(ii)The Planning and Zoning Commission determines that the proposed
modification does not significantly alter the list of permitted or conditional uses, cause an inappropriate
increase in density or cause inconsistencies with the Community Plan;
(iii)The proposed modification results in a development of equivalent or
higher quality than that which could be achieved through strict application of the requirement(s);
(iv)The principles of § 153.052(B) are achieved; and
(v)The development, as proposed on the final development plan, will have
no adverse impact upon the surrounding properties or upon the health, safety or general welfare of the
community.
c.Any proposed modification to a preliminary development plan that fails to
meet the above criteria shall require a zoning amendment to the preliminary development plan according
to § 153.234.
5.Compliance with current city-wide standards. In the event development standards
or construction standards that apply city-wide are updated, all subsequently approved final development
plans shall comply with the updated standards when the Planning and Zoning Commission determines
that such updated standard(s) will not cause undue hardship.
(c)Action by Planning and Zoning Commission. The Planning and Zoning Commission
shall take one of the following actions:
1.Approve the final development plan as submitted;
2.Approve the final development plan with modification(s) as agreed to by the
applicant; or
3.Disapprove the final development plan when the application does not demonstrate
that the required standards have been met. Disapproval of the final development plan shall terminate the
process. The applicant may revise the final development to respond to the Planning and Zoning
Commission's concerns and resubmit the plan. Such action shall be considered a new application for
review and shall contain all the information required for final development plans, including payment of
the application fee.
(F)Zoning and building permits. Following the approval of the final development plan, and
recording of the final subdivision plat if applicable, the applicant may proceed with the certificate of
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zoning compliance and building permit process, consistent with approval as granted, including any
conditions and modifications made by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(1)After approval of the final development plan, the applicant shall obtain a certificate of
zoning compliance and building permit prior to construction.
(2)A certificate of zoning compliance and building permit shall not be issued until the
appropriate final plat has been recorded and the city has accepted any applicable land areas that are to
be dedicated to the city.
(3)All construction and development under any building permit shall be in accordance with
the approved final development plan, except as may be permitted in division (G) of this section. Any
unauthorized departure from such plan shall be cause for revocation of the certificate of zoning
compliance. All required covenants, easements and restrictions shall be recorded prior to the approval
of any construction permit in a location where such covenants, easements, or restrictions are intended
to apply. The city may require a copy of the recorded document prior to issuing any construction permit.
(G)Modifications to approved final development plans. Requested modifications to approved final
development plans shall be reviewed according to the following:
(1)Administrative approval. The Director, in administering the approved final development
plan and development text, may authorize minor plan modifications to building layouts, parking
arrangements, sign locations, lighting, and other site-related improvements that are required to correct
any undetected errors or address changes to the site made necessary during construction, and allow
minor modifications to existing structures and associated site improvements that are necessary to
complete ordinary maintenance, refurbishment or Zoning Code compliance, provided the modifications
remain consistent with the purpose of the approved final development plan.
(a)No modifications shall be made that increase the permitted density of development or
add to the list of permitted or conditional uses.
(b)Modifications deemed minor may include such changes as:
1.Minor adjustments in lot lines provided no additional lots are created and required
setbacks are maintained;
2.Minor adjustments in the location of and layout of parking lots provided the
perimeter setbacks, yards and buffers are maintained;
3.Minor adjustments in building footprints up to 10% in total floor area of the
originally approved building, building height(s) or floor plans, that do not alter the character or intensity
of the use;
4.Substitution of landscaping materials specified in the landscape plan with
comparable materials of an equal or greater size;
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5.Redesigning and/or relocating stormwater management facilities provided that
general character and stormwater capacities are maintained;
6.Redesigning and/or relocating landscape mounds, provided that the same level and
quality of screening is maintained;
7.Minor modifications to an existing sign design and location, landscaping and
lighting, provided the approved development standards are maintained. For purposes of this section,
“sign design” includes elements such as the sign cabinet, channel lettering, and similar design elements;
8.Minor changes in building material or colors that are similar to and have the same
general appearance comparable to or of a higher quality as the material approved on the final
development plan;
9.Changes required by outside agencies such as the county, state, or federal
departments; or
10.Other minor modifications deemed by the Director that do not alter the basic
design or any specific conditions imposed as part of the original approval.
(c)The Director shall report approved modifications to the Planning and Zoning
Commission. The Director may submit any modification to the Planning and Zoning Commission that
would otherwise be considered minor if the Director finds that the overall extent and effect of the
proposed modification should be reviewed by the Commission.
(2)Board of Zoning Appeals variances.
(a)Any request for a variation to the development standards text that pertains to an
individual single-family dwelling shall be reviewed as a variance according to the procedures set forth
in § 153.231(H).
(b)Requests for establishing a model home within the Planned Development District shall
be reviewed according to the requirements of § 153.073.
(3)Planning and Zoning Commission approval.
(a)Modifications other than those listed in division (G)(1) and (2) above not determined
by the Director to be minor shall be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Modifications
may be approved provided the Commission finds that the requested changes are compatible with the
surrounding development and that the modifications remain consistent with the preliminary development
plan.
(b)Any requested changes shall be indicated on an amended final development plan. An
application for an amended final development plan shall follow the review procedures for final
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development plan review set forth in division (E) of this section. If approved, those amendments to the
final development plan shall supersede the originally approved final development plan.
(Ord. 75-03, passed 5-3-04; Am. Ord. 95-07, passed 1-2-08; Am. Ord. 28-08, passed 5-19-08; Am.
Ord. 26-10, passed 8-9-10; Am. Ord. 01-24, passed 3-11-24)
§ 153.054 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS.
(A)Contents of concept plan application. It is the intent of these regulations that the concept plan
shall generally indicate overall design of the proposed project, including conformance with the
Neighborhood Design Guidelines for residential projects. Information submitted should be
comprehensive enough to enable the staff to understand the existing site and concept for the proposed
development. The applicant shall submit a number of copies as determined by the Director of Planning.
The information submitted should include the following:
(1)Completed application form along with the application fee.
(2)Vicinity map indicating the location of the site in the city and the general location of
principal thoroughfares.
(3)Regional context map. A map indicating the proposed site and all areas within 2,000 feet
in all directions showing both the basics of the proposed layout contained in the application and the
property lines of the adjacent areas on a drawing that is 11 inches by 17 inches.
(4)Map of existing conditions and features drawn to scale, with accurate boundaries of the
entire project and a north arrow, including the property proposed for development, all adjacent rights-of-
way and 100 feet of property immediately adjacent thereto, indicating:
(a)Existing public improvements, permanent facilities, easements and property
boundaries;
(b)General indication of existing structures on the site and abutting properties;
(c)Physical features and natural conditions of the site including the location of streams,
tree masses, open spaces, etc.;
(d)General topography;
(e)Existing zoning district boundaries and jurisdictional boundaries;
(f)Surface drainage and areas subject to flooding;
(g)Existing public and private utility systems;
(h)Regional transportation system.
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(4)Review Criteria. The PZC shall make its decision on an application for an AFDP based on
each of the following criteria:
(a)The AFDP shall be substantially similar to the approved FDP, and consistent with the
record established by the required reviewing body, the associated staff report, and the Director’s
recommendation;
(b)The proposed development is consistent with the Community Plan, BSD Special Area
Plan, BSD Design Guidelines, other adopted city plans, and citywide administrative and financial
policies;
(c)The proposed land uses conform to all applicable requirements and use specific
standards of § 153.059 Uses;
(d)The proposed buildings are appropriately sited and conform to the requirements of
§ 153.062 Building Types and § 153.065 Site Development Standards;
(e)The proposed lots and blocks conform to the requirements of § 153.060 Lots and
Blocks;
(f)The proposed street types conform to the requirements and standards of § 153.061
Street Types, including the general pattern of streets, blocks, and development reflected on the BSD
Street Network Map, as amended;
(g)The proposed design of the internal circulation system, driveways, and any connections
to the public realm provide for safe and efficient access for pedestrians, bicyclists, vehicles, and
emergency services;
(h)The proposed design, architecture, and materials of buildings is consistent with the
BSD Design Guidelines, while integrating with nearby development, and avoids overshadowing of
existing or proposed development;
(i)The proposed site design, landscaping, screening, and buffering is consistent with the
BSD Design Guidelines;
(j)The proposed open spaces are appropriately sited and designed to conserve or enhance
natural features as appropriate, enhance the community, benefit the community both within and outside
the proposed development, and conform to the requirements of § 153.064 Open Spaces;
(k)The scale and design of the proposed development allows for the adequate provision
of services currently furnished by or that may be required by the city or other public agency including,
but not limited to, fire and police protection, public water and sanitary sewage services, recreational
activities, traffic control, waste management, and administrative services;
(l)The proposed development conforms to the requirements of § 153.063 Neighborhood
Standards, as applicable;
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(m)The proposed development provides adequate stormwater management systems and
facilities that comply with the applicable regulations of this code and any other applicable design criteria
or regulations as adopted by the city or required by other government entities;
(n)The proposed development can be adequately serviced by existing and/or planned
public or private infrastructure consistent with the city's most recently adopted capital improvements
program;
(o)If the development is proposed to be implemented in phases, each phase has adequate
infrastructure to serve the development independently without the need for further phased improvements;
and
(p)The proposed development demonstrates consistency with the recommendations,
principles, and intent of all applicable design standards and guidelines, including but not limited to
buildings, open spaces, and streetscapes.
(I)Minor Project.
(1)Purpose and Applicability. The purpose of the Minor Project (MP) is to provide an
efficient review process for smaller projects that do not have significant community effects, as defined
in division (I)(2) of this section.
(2)Minor Projects Defined. The following projects shall be considered eligible for review and
approval as an MP:
(a)Additions to principal structures that increase the gross floor area by not more than
25%, or not more than 10,000 square feet gross floor area, whichever is less, existing as of the effective
date of this amendment, or when first constructed, and associated site development requirements.
(b)Exterior modifications to principal structures that do not change the gross square
footage of the building, except as outlined in the administrative approvals, § 153.066(M).
(c)Signs, landscaping, parking, and other site related improvements that do not involve
construction of a new principal building. Parks, when used to meet requirements as an open space type,
as provided in § 153.064, shall require a PDP, FDP, or AFDP.
(d)Accessory structures 1,000 gross square feet or smaller and the related accessory uses
in accordance with § 153.062(B)(3)(e).
(e)Modifications to existing structures in accordance with § 153.062(B)(2) that increase
the gross floor area by not more than 25%o, or not more than 10,000 square feet gross floor area,
whichever is less, existing as of the effective date of this amendment and associated site development
requirements; and
(f)Parking plans when not associated with a PDP, FDP, or AFDP.
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(3)Review Procedure.
(a)An application for a minor project MP shall be made in accordance with the provisions
of divisions (I)(4) and (O)(1) of this section.
(b)The ART shall be the required reviewing body for the MP.
(c)The Director shall make a recommendation to the ART for approval, approval with
conditions, or denial of the MP under the criteria of division (I)(5) of this section.
(d)The ART shall review the MP application and the Director's recommendation, and
render its decision based on the criteria of division (I)(5) of this section for approval, approval with
conditions, or denial. A written record of the ART's decision shall be provided.
(e)The ART may forward any MP application to the PZC for consideration. In making
such a determination, the ART shall conclude that the application raises complex issues, including but
not limited to, the need for public infrastructure improvements and/or other neighborhood or
community-wide effects that would benefit from a public review and decision by the PZC. These
applications shall be reviewed against the criteria in division (I)(5) of this section.
(f)If the application is not approved by the ART, the applicant shall be given the
opportunity to revise the application in response to the ART's comments and resubmit for
reconsideration.
(g)Decisions of the ART are appealable to the PZC.
(4)Submittal Requirements. It is the intent of these regulations that an application for a MP
provides sufficient information to ensure general conformity to the applicable provisions of this code.
The information should be sufficiently detailed to enable the required reviewing body to understand the
existing site and the MP request for the proposed project or a portion thereof. The applicant shall submit
an application and supplemental materials as outlined in division (M)(1) of this section and determined
by the Director.
(5)Review Criteria. The Administrative Review Team (ART) shall make its decision on an
application for a MP based on each of the following criteria and the recommendation of the Director:
(a)The MP shall be consistent with the Community Plan, BSD Special Area Plan, BSD
Code, BSD Design Guidelines, and adopted plans, policies, and regulations;
(b)In cases where a MP is proposed within or as part of an approved PDP or FDP, the
MP shall be consistent with such approved PDP or FDP;
(c)The MP shall be consistent with the record established by the required reviewing body,
the associated staff report, and the Director's recommendation;
(d)The proposed land uses meet all applicable requirements and use specific standards of
§ 153.059 Uses; and
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(e)The proposed site improvements, landscaping, screening, and buffering shall meet all
applicable requirements of the BSD Code and respond to the standards of the BSD Design Guidelines.
(J)Administrative Departure.
(1)Purpose and Applicability.
(a)The intent of the Administrative Departure (AD) is to provide an efficient process to
allow minor deviations from the strict application of the BSD requirements caused by unusual site or
development conditions or conditions unique to a particular use or other similar conditions that require
reasonable adjustments, but remain consistent with the intent of this chapter.
(b)The AD shall not convey special rights or other approvals that would not otherwise
result from a decision under this code.
(2)Administrative Departure Defined. An AD shall be limited to any modification of no greater
than ten percentage points to a numeric zoning standard related to building dimensions, lot dimensions
or coverage, open space, landscaping, parking, fencing, walls, screening, or exterior lighting.
(3)Review Procedure.
(a)An application for an AD shall be made in accordance with the provisions of divisions
(I)(4) and (O)(1) of this section.
(b)The ART shall be the required reviewing body for administrative departures unless
requested in conjunction with an application under the purview of PZC.
(c)A request for an AD may be submitted with an application for a PDP, FDP, AFDP
or MP, or at any other time as may be necessary.
(d)A request for an AD may be processed simultaneously with a PDP, FDP, AFDP or
MP to which it relates.
(e)The Director shall make a recommendation to the ART for approval, approval with
conditions, or denial of the AD under the criteria of division (I)(5) of this section.
(f)The ART shall determine whether each requested AD is approved, approved with
conditions, or denied. A written record of the ART's decision will be provided. Decisions relative to a
PDP, FDP, or AFDP shall be reported to the PZC.
(g)Should the ART find that the request does not meet the criteria for an AD, the applicant
may request a waiver under the provisions of division (J) of this section with a new application for a
PDP, FDP, AFDP, or MP, as applicable, under the purview of the PZC.
(h)Decisions may be appealed to the PZC or CC, as applicable.
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(a)The purpose of the Master Sign Plan (MSP) is to define the scope, character, and
aesthetic quality of signs and sign regulations for an individual tenant, multi-tenant building, or
multi-build ing development; while allowing an additional degree of flexibility and creativity in sign
design and display.
(b)The MSP review is intended to confirm the proposed sign design or comprehensive
sign plan is consistent with the development context, architectural character, and the BSD Design
Guidelines. MSPs are not intended to permit larger or more visible signs, and are not intended to permit
a greater number of signs without consideration of the BSD Design Guidelines.
(c)The MSP allows the PZC the means to evaluate the proposal for its consistency with
§§ 153.057 through 153.066, the Community Plan, BSD Special Area Plan, BSD Design Guidelines,
and other adopted city plans, and the review criteria, and to consider the proposal within the context of
existing and planned development within the vicinity of the project boundary.
(2)Review Procedure.
(a)An application for a MSP shall be submitted in accordance with the provisions of
divisions (L)(3) and (O)(1) of this chapter.
(b)The PZC shall be the required reviewing body for MSPs in the BSD.
(c)The Director shall make a recommendation to the PZC for approval, approval with
conditions, or denial of the MSP application under the criteria of division (L)(4) of this section. The
Director's recommendation shall be provided prior to the respective public hearing.
(d)The PZC shall review the MSP application and the recommendation of the Director,
and render its decision based on the criteria of division (L)(4) of this section for approval, approval with
conditions, or denial. A written record of the Commission's decision shall be provided.
(e)The applicant may request additional review meetings with the PZC.
(3)Submittal Requirements. It is the intent of these regulations that the MSP shall indicate
general information, sign design standards, and the area of applicability. Information submitted should
be comprehensive enough to enable the PZC to understand the existing site and design concept for the
proposed MSP. The applicant shall submit an application and supplemental materials as outlined in
division (O)(1) of this section and determined by the Director.
(4)Review Criteria. The PZC shall render its feedback on an application for a MSP based on
each of the following criteria and the recommendation of the Director.
(a)The MSP is consistent with the Community Plan, BSD Special Area Plan, BSD Design
Guidelines, and other adopted city plans and policies;
(b)The proposed signs are appropriately sited and scaled to create a cohesive character
that complements the surrounding environment and meets the intent of the architectural requirements of
§ 153.062 Building Types;
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(c)The proposed signs are not in conflict with public streets, open spaces, utilities, or
rights-of-way, and do not impede the continued provision of services required by the city or other public
agency; and
(d)The MSP responds to the requirements of § 153.063 Neighborhood Standards, as
applicable.
(M)Administrative Approval.
(1)Purpose and Applicability.
(a)The Director may authorize an Administrative Approval (AA) to an approved FDP,
AFDP, or MP that is required to correct any undetected errors or omissions, address conditions
discovered during the permitting process or construction, or that is necessary to ensure orderly and
efficient development.
(b)Any approved AA must be consistent with the intent of the related approved FDP,
AFDP, or MP.
(c)The Director may also authorize an AA to existing structures and associated site
improvements that are necessary to complete ordinary maintenance, refurbishment or Zoning Code
compliance.
(2)Administrative Approval Defined. The following are considered AA's:
(a)Adjustments to lot lines;
(b)Adjustments to the location and layout of parking lots;
(c)Adjustments of up to 10% in total building floor area or floor plan;
(d)Adjustments to building height up to 10% for no more than 10% of the floorplate of
the highest occupied floor when necessary to accommodate building equipment or features required to
comply with building code;
(e)Substitution of landscaping materials specified in the landscape plan;
(f)Redesigning and/or relocating stormwater management facilities;
(g)Relocating fencing, walls or screening (not including screening walls);
(h)Modifications to an existing sign location, sign design, landscaping and lighting,
provided the other sign requirements of the Zoning Code and/or Master Sign Plan are maintained. For
purposes of this section, “sign design” includes elements such as the sign cabinet, channel lettering, and
similar design elements;
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(i)Minor changes in building material or colors that are similar to and have the same
general appearance comparable to or of a higher quality as the material approved or existing on the
structure;
(j)Changes required by outside agencies such as the county, state, or federal departments;
and/or
(k)Other modifications deemed appropriate by the Director that do not alter the basic
design or any specific conditions imposed as part of the original approval.
(3)Review Procedure.
(a)An application for an AA shall be made in accordance with the provisions of divisions
(M)(4) and (O)(1) of this section.
(b)The Director shall be the required reviewing body for applications for an AA.
(c)The Director shall review the request after receiving a complete application and make
a decision to approve, approve with conditions, or deny an AA application under the criteria of division
(M)(5) of this section. The Director's decision shall be provided to the applicant in writing.
(d)The Director may forward any AA application to the PZC for consideration. In making
such a determination, the Director shall conclude that the application raises complex issues, including
that the proposal is of such magnitude that it has a detrimental effect on the approved development or
there are neighborhood or community-wide effects that may result if the proposal is approved, that would
benefit from a public review and decision by the PZC.
(e)If denied, or approved with conditions, the applicant shall be given the opportunity to
revise the request in response to the Director's comments and resubmit for further consideration.
(f)Requests not meeting the requirements for an AA shall require the filing and approval
of a new application for a FDP, AFDP, MP or other application as applicable, in accordance with this
section.
(g)Decisions may be appealed to PZC.
(4)Submittal Requirements. It is the intent of these regulations that an application for an AA
provides sufficient information to ensure general conformity to the applicable provisions of this code and
the approved FDP, AFDP, or MP, and to evaluate whether the AA should be granted under division
(M)(2) and (M)(5) of this section. The information should be sufficiently detailed to enable the Director
to understand the existing site and the AA request for the proposed project or a portion thereof. The
applicant shall submit an application and supplemental materials as outlined in division (O)(1) of this
section and determined by the Director.
(5)Review Criteria. The Director shall make his or her decision on an application for a
proposed AA based on all of the following criteria:
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(a)Adjustments to lot lines do not create additional lots, required setbacks and/or RBZs
are maintained, and the boundaries to any approved PDP, FDP, AFDP, or MP are not altered;
(b)Adjustments to the location and layout of parking lots maintain the perimeter setbacks,
yards, buffers, and required parking;
(c)Adjustments for buildings do not alter the character or the use of the originally
approved building, building height(s), or floor plans except as provided for in division (M)(2) of this
section;
(d)Substitution of landscaping materials shall be of an equal or greater size and quality
as the approved materials;
(e)Redesigned and/or relocated stormwater management facilities shall maintain the
approved general character of said facilities and the approved stormwater capacities;
(f)Relocating fencing, walls, or screening (not including screening walls) shall maintain
the same level and quality of materials and screening;
(g)Modifications to sign location, sign face, and related landscaping and lighting, shall
maintain the approved general sign design, number of signs, and dimensional requirements;
(h)Changes in building material shall be similar to and have the same general appearance
comparable to previously approved material; such changes shall be of equal or higher quality than the
previously approved material;
(i)Changes in color shall be complimentary to the architectural design and character of
the building;
(j)The modification is not being requested solely to reduce cost or as a matter of general
convenience; and
(k)The requested modification would be better addressed through the modification rather
than an amendment to the requirements of this chapter or to the approved FDP, AFDP, or MP.
(N)Other Applicable Approvals.
(1)Open Space Fee in Lieu. After a recommendation from the Director in consultation with
the Director of Parks and Recreation, the PZC shall determine whether a request for a payment of a fee
in lieu of open space dedication may be approved, as provided in § 153.064(D) and (E).
(2)Conditional Uses. The Conditional Use approval procedures in § 153.236 shall apply in
the BSD districts. The PZC is the required reviewing body for Conditional Use applications.
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(3)Zoning Map or Text Amendment. The amendment procedures of § 153.234 shall apply in
the BSD districts. In addition, a recommendation from the Director shall be submitted for consideration
by the PZC and City Council.
(4)Preliminary and Final Plats. Reviews of Preliminary and Final Plats shall be governed by
Chapter 152 of the Dublin Code of Ordinances.
(5)Special Permit. The Special Permit procedures in § 153.231(G) shall apply in the BSD
districts.
(6)Zoning Variance. The Zoning Variance procedures in § 153.231(H) shall apply in the BSD
districts. In addition, a recommendation from the Director shall be submitted for consideration by the
Board of Zoning Appeals, and for City Council in the instance of a use variance.
(7)Public Tree Permit. The Tree Permit requirements of § 153.134(G) shall apply in the BSD
districts.
(8)Parking Plan. The Parking Plan requirements of § 153.065(B) shall apply in the BSD
districts, and shall be subject to Minor Project (MP) provisions as provided for in division (I)(2)(f) unless
otherwise associated with a PDP, FDP, or AFDP.
(O)General Provisions.
(1)Applications.
(a)Each application required by this section shall be made in writing on a form provided
by the city and shall be accompanied by the fee as established by City Council.
(b)Applications shall include all information required by the city, unless deemed
unnecessary by the Director based on the nature and scale of the proposed development. No application
shall be accepted and processed by the city until it is deemed complete by the Director. If found to be
incomplete, the Director shall inform the applicant of any additional materials required to certify that
the application is complete.
(c)After acceptance of a complete application, the Director and/or required reviewing
body may request additional materials if deemed necessary to evaluate the proposal.
(d)No application for a FDP that has been denied by the PZC shall be resubmitted for a
period of one year from the date of the decision, unless permitted by the Director after a demonstration
by the applicant of a change of circumstances from the previous application that may reasonably result
in a different decision.
(e)The Director may approve the simultaneous review of applications required by this
chapter and/or a subdivision plat required by the Code, if the Director determines that simultaneous
review will not adversely impact the achievement of the purpose and intent of this chapter. The
provisions of § 153.066(F)(2)(b) and (G)(2)(b) govern relative to the filing of a combined PDP and FDP.
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(f)Where public reviews are required by this chapter, a written notice of the public
meeting shall be sent, not less than ten days prior to the meeting, to the applicant, property owner, and
owners of parcels of land within 300 feet of the subject parcel(s), as listed on the County Auditor's
current tax list. The notice shall, at a minimum, indicate the property that is the subject of the request,
describe the nature of the request, the time, date and location of the meeting at which the application will
be considered, and indicate when and where written comments will be received concerning the request.
(2)Decisions.
(a)Any application required to be reviewed under this section shall be approved, approved
with conditions, or denied by the required reviewing body based on the applicable review criteria as
provided in this section and other applicable provisions of this chapter. The recommending body and
required reviewing body shall state the reasons for their decisions in the minutes and provide a written
record of the decision.
(b)Prior to reaching a decision, if the required reviewing body determines that an
application does not meet the applicable review criteria as provided in this section and other applicable
provisions of this chapter, but determines that the application could meet those criteria with modifications
that could not be reasonably conditioned, the applicant may request that the decision on the application
be postponed to provide the opportunity to make those modifications.
(c)Following the approval of a FDP or MP, the applicant may proceed with the process
for obtaining a Certificate of Zoning Plan Approval (CZPA) and Building Permit (BP), consistent with
the approval as granted. All construction and development under any BP shall comply with the approved
FDP and MP, and any other approval, as applicable.
(3)Certificate of Zoning Plan Approval. A CZPA issued by the Director verifying compliance
with all applicable zoning requirements is required prior to modification, extension, or alteration of sites
and structures, and/or change of use in BSD.
(4)Code Administration. The PZC may evaluate and monitor the application of the
requirements and standards of §§ 153.057 through 153.066 by the Director. The PZC may advise the
Director as to whether it finds that the requirements or standards (including requests for an AA) are
being applied correctly, and recommend to City Council any changes needed in the BSD district
standards and requirements to better implement the Community Plan, BSD Special Area Plan, BSD
Design Guidelines, and other related policy and regulatory documents adopted by the city.
(5)Duration of Approvals.
(a)Because the review of an informal application is non-binding on the city and does not
result in a decision by the PZC, the comments made during the informal application review do not
expire. However, if the applicant makes any material change in the informal application following the
review, the applicant should not assume that the previous informal review comments remain applicable
to the revised application.
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(b)An approved CP shall be valid for a period of no more than one year. If an application
has not been filed for a PDP for at least a portion of the site within that one-year period, then the CP
shall no longer be valid. A new CP application shall be required in accordance with the requirements
of this chapter.
(c)An approved PDP shall be valid for a period of no more than two years. If a FDP
application for at least a portion of the site has not been filed within that two-year period, then the PDP
shall no longer be valid. A new PDP application shall be required in accordance with this chapter.
(d)An approved FDP shall be valid for a period of no more than two years. If a Building
Permit and/or CZPA has not been filed for at least a portion of the project within the two-year period,
the FDP shall no longer be valid. A new FDP application shall be required in accordance with this
chapter.
(e)An approved MP shall be valid for a period of no more than two years. If a Building
Permit and/or CZPA for at least one portion of the site has not been filed within that two-year period,
then the MP shall no longer be valid. A new MP application shall be required in accordance with this
chapter.
(f)Abandonment.
1.Once a final approval is granted by the required reviewing body, if the Director
of Building Standards determines that work has been abandoned for a continuous period of six months,
the approval shall lapse and cease to be in effect.
2.The Director of Building Standards shall make the determination of abandonment
based on the presence of one or more of the following conditions:
a.Removal of construction equipment or supplies;
b.Expiration of an active building permit issued by the city;
c.Evidence of a failure to maintain the property, such as overgrown weeds,
failure to secure buildings, broken windows, or other evidence of lack of maintenance;
d.Other actions documented by the Director of Building Standards and/or
Director evidencing an intent to abandon the construction of the project.
3.Once the Director of Building Standards makes a determination of abandonment,
if a new BSD application is not submitted within 90 days from the date of the determination, the owner
shall restore the site to its previous condition, and/or remove any structures or other evidence of work
on the site, within 180 days from the date of the determination of abandonment. If the owner fails to
restore the site to its previous condition within 180 days, the city may take any and all actions necessary
to restore the site to its previous condition, including removing any structures or other evidence of work,
and the costs of removal shall be assessed against the property.
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(6)Single-Family Detached Home. A single-family detached home and additions thereto are
not subject to the submittal of a CP, PDP, nor FDP. A single-family home and additions thereto shall
submit a Building Permit as required by code and issuance of a CZPA as provided for in § 153.233. Any
proposed modifications to zoning standards of the BSD Code associated with a proposed single-family
home and any additions thereto shall be subject to review and approval of a waiver, AA, and/or AD
provided for in this chapter. A single-family home is not subject to MP provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 07-12, passed 3-26-12; Am. Ord. 84-13, passed 11-4-13; Am. Ord. 114-14, passed 12-8-14; Am.
Ord. 09-19, passed 4-8-19; Am. Ord. 03-21, passed 2-22-21; Am. Ord. 18-21, passed 4-26-21; Am.
Ord. 01-24, passed 3-11-24)
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
§ 153.070 GENERAL REGULATION OF THE ARRANGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF
LAND AND STRUCTURES.
Standards pertaining generally and uniformly to the arrangement and development of land and
structures within the zoning districts adopted in §§ 153.015 through 153.017 are hereby established and
adopted as supplementary to the district regulations of §§ 153.018 through 153.058.
('80 Code, § 1183.01) (Ord. 21-70, passed 7-13-70)
§ 153.071 LOT AND YARD SPACE REQUIREMENTS.
(A)Platting required. No use shall be established or altered and no structure shall be constructed
or altered except upon a lot that has been platted in accordance with or which otherwise meets, the
requirements of the subdivision regulations. Development requirements are minimum requirements for
the arrangement of lots and spaces to be achieved in all developments.
(B)Lot area and yard space preserved. The lot area and yard space required for a use or structure
shall be maintained during its life and shall not be reduced below the minimum requirement, occupied
by another use or structure, or counted as yard space for any other use or structure.
(1)Open yards required. The yard space required for a use or structure shall, during its life,
remain free of all uses or occupancy except as follows:
(a)Fences, walls and landscaping shall be permitted in any required yard, or along the
edge of any yard, provided that no fence or wall between a street and a front building setback line is
more than three feet in height, except as required in §§ 153.130 through 153.138 or in accordance with
an approved final development plan of a Planned Development District.
(b)Eaves, cornices, window sills and belt courses may project into any required yard a
distance not to exceed two feet.
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(c)Patios and seat walls, not exceeding a combined 18 inches in height above grade, shall
be permitted to encroach into the required rear yard a distance not to exceed five feet. Structures and
Accessory Structures, including, but not limited to, porticos, pergolas, and canopies, are not permitted
to encroach into the rear setback.
(d)Stoops, not exceeding 30 inches in height, may project beyond the front and rear
building setback line not to exceed five feet.
(e)The height of a structure may not be artificially increased by the use of mounding
unless otherwise required by the zoning district regulations.
(f)Driveways shall be setback at least three feet from a side lot line or adjacent to the side
lot line where a single common drive is provided for two adjoining lots as listed in § 153.210.
(g)All vehicular use areas, including driveways, in industrial districts shall be located at
least 15 feet from any residential district lot line as listed in § 153.016 or as otherwise noted for the
Technology Flex District in § 153.044 and the Innovation Districts in § 153.039.
(h)Rain barrels and other similar rainwater harvesting devices may project into a front
setback, and a side and/or a rear yard a distance not to exceed three feet.
(2)Yards not otherwise required. Yard space not otherwise required but provided shall be five
feet or more in width.
(3)Yards maintained. All yard space shall be maintained in accordance with one or more of
the following provisions:
(a)Fenced as permitted or required.
(b)Landscaped by lawns, shrubs, trees and other plantings, maintained in a neat and
orderly natural state, or used for permitted accessory or ancillary use.
(c)Paved for parking, driveways, or other vehicular uses as permitted.
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exceed 20 square feet and the height of the monument shall be limited to six feet. Such signs may not
interfere with the safe movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. If an entry feature sign is to be
located within the right-of-way it must be reviewed and approved by City Council, the Planning and
Zoning Commission and the City Engineer. Such signage must meet Dublin lighting and landscaping
requirements.
(D)Signs within the Architectural Review District. Refer to the Architectural Review Board
regulations and the Historic Design Guidelines for regulations pertaining to signs in these locations.
(E)Nonconforming Signs. All pre-existing illegal nonconforming signs must be removed in
accordance with this subchapter. The Planning Director shall issue an order for the sign to be removed
within 15 days. The cost of removal will be assessed to the property owner. If the property owner
refuses to pay for removal of the sign, the cost of such removal shall be assessed to the property owner's
tax records. All pre-existing legal signs that do not conform to the standards of this subchapter must be
brought into conformity under any of the following conditions:
(1)Upon any change in the use of the property for which such property was intended at the
time this subchapter became effective.
(2)Upon the discontinuance of the present use of property for a period of more than six
months.
(3)Upon alterations to the existing sign, the following regulations shall apply:
(a)Structural. No display sign shall hereafter be altered, rebuilt, enlarged, extended, or
relocated except in conformity with the provisions of this subchapter.
(b)Repainting or Refacing. The repainting of existing nonconforming signs shall not be
considered an alteration within the meaning of this section. Refacing an existing nonconforming sign
shall not be considered an alteration as long as the refacing constitutes an exact replica of the existing
sign face. The design, color scheme, translucency, graphics and text must exactly match those existing.
If any portion of the replacement face(s) is not an exact replica of the original sign face, the replacement
face(s) must be brought into compliance with this subchapter in so far as practicable.
(c)Existing Signs; Continuance. Except as otherwise specifically provided, nothing in this
section shall require the removal or discontinuance of a legally existing nonconforming permanent
display sign which is attached to the property, as distinguished from a temporary or portable sign, that
is not altered, rebuilt, enlarged, extended or relocated.
(F)Gasoline Stations. Gasoline stations, whose principal business is the sale of motor fuel, may
display signs in addition to those hereinabove authorized. Such signs shall be limited to the following:
(1)One non-illuminated, double-faced sign not exceeding five square feet on a side is permitted
for each set of motor fuel pumps identifying “self service” or “full service.”
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(2)Price and grade information can be displayed only on the permitted sign, in manually
changeable copy. Changeable copy for these purposes shall not include liquid crystal display (LCD),
light emitting diodes (LED), or other similar electro/mechanical displays. This is the only circumstance
in which changeable copy may be used.
(3)Signs limited to the identification of the brand name, logo or type of fuel sold and other
signs as may be required by law shall be permitted on the motor fuel pumps. Fuel pumps shall not be
illuminated. No signs projecting above the pumps may be permitted, except as required by law.
(4)Any other such signs as may be required by law.
(G)Architectural Review District. Signs within the Architectural Review District shall require prior
review and approval by the Architectural Review Board. Signs within the Architectural Review District
shall be in conformance with the Historic Dublin Guidelines, or any properly adopted successor
guidelines or regulations. In no case shall such guidelines permit signage which exceed the size, height,
color, opacity, and design requirements within this subchapter.
(H)Drive-Thru Menu Board Signs.
(1)This shall include free-standing, pole, pylon and monument signs. A single drive-thru menu
board sign is permitted only when all of the following conditions are fulfilled:
(a)The sign is located on the property to which it refers;
(b)The sign is screened from the public right-of-way;
(c)The sign does not exceed 32 square feet in size;
(d)The sign does not exceed eight feet in height;
(e)The sign does not contain continuous movement, flashing, scrolling, video, or
animation;
(f)The sign frame color is black or dark bronze;
(g)The sign is turned off or dimmed during non-operational business hours; and,
(h)The sign contains only one source for speakers and sound.
(2)A total sign plan conforming to all the requirements of this Code shall be submitted to the
Planning Director or designee for review and approval before any sign permit will be issued. Should a
sign not meet a requirement of this Code, the sign plan shall be reviewed by the required reviewing
body.
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(I)Signs on Vending Machines, Trash Bins, or Other Devices. All such signs shall be screened
from view of any public right-of-way and adjoining private property.
(J)Neon Signs. Neon may only be used for internal illumination if totally enclosed and not
externally visible.
('80 Code, § 1189.12) (Ord. 66-94, passed 3-20-95; Am. Ord. 103-95, passed 12-18-95; Am. Ord.
26-10, passed 8-9-10; Am. Ord. 12-21, passed 4-12-21; Am. Ord. 01-24, passed 3-11-24) Penalty, see
§ 153.999
§ 153.160 FEES AND MAINTENANCE.
(A)Fees. Permit and any other fees as determined by Council are posted in a fee schedule available
through the Planning Division. The application fee is payable at the time of application and the permit
fee is payable upon receipt of the sign permit.
(B)Reinspection and maintenance. All signs for which a permit shall be issued in accordance with
this subchapter shall be subject to the following provisions:
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Zoning Regulations § 153.171
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
§ 153.170 HISTORIC DISTRICTS APPLICABILITY.
(A)The regulations contained within this chapter apply to all resources within the boundaries of
Historic Dublin, as identified on Appendix F, as well as designated outlying historic resources as
specified in Appendix G of the City of Dublin’s Zoning Code, and amendments or additions as approved
by City Council. All resources located within these designated areas require approval by the
Architectural Review Board (ARB) for certain activities related to renovation, rehabilitation, new
construction, or demolition as provided in this chapter. The purpose and duties of the ARB are contained
in § 153.175.
(B)The designated resources are subject to the regulations of the zoning district in which they are
located. Historic Dublin contains the city’s four Historic Zoning Districts but may also contain resources
that have other zoning designations. The regulations for the Historic Zoning Districts are contained
within this subchapter.
(C)The Historic Design Guidelines also apply to all resources within Historic Dublin and resources
identified on Appendix G. The Guidelines supplement the review standards contained within the City
of Dublin’s Zoning Code and will guide the ARB in determining requests for approvals. While the
Guidelines are not zoning regulations, they are critical to interpreting the intent of these regulations and
should be used in unison with them. The Guidelines provide additional detail and explanation of the
regulations and provide important guidance in applying the regulations. The Guidelines are critically
important in ARB’s consideration of conditions of approval as authorized in § 153.176.
(D)The regulations contained herein shall apply to both landmark buildings and background
buildings identified in the Historic District Map in the Historic District Guidelines.
(Ord. 03-21, passed 2-22-21; Am. Ord. 65-23, passed 12-11-23; Am. Ord. 49-24, passed 11-18-24)
§ 153.171 HISTORIC ZONING DISTRICTS PURPOSE AND INTENT.
(A)Purpose. The following Historic Zoning Districts are hereby created to promote the preservation
and maintenance of the city’s historic sites and landmarks and to ensure compatibility and consistency
of new development proposals with applicable Zoning Code provisions, the Historic Design Guidelines,
and the historic context of the districts.
(B)Intent. The titles of each zoning district are intended to describe the predominant land use
character and/or special geographic locations rather than a single type of use within Historic Dublin. The
following further describes the intent of each of the Historic Zoning Districts.
(1)Historic Core. This district applies to the historic center of Dublin. The district focuses on
ensuring sensitive infill development and providing an improved environment for walking while
accommodating vehicles.
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(2)Historic South. This district applies to the smaller, cottage-scale buildings on the southern
end of South High Street in the historic core of Dublin. The district focuses on ensuring sensitive infill
development and redevelopment and providing an improved environment for walking while
accommodating vehicles.
(3)Historic Residential. The district applies to the residential area of Historic Dublin and
encourages the preservation and development of homes on existing or new lots that are comparable in
size, mass, and scale, while maintaining and promoting the traditional residential character of the
Historic Dublin area.
(4)Historic Public. This district applies to a variety of public spaces and facilities, including
but not limited to schools, cemeteries, parks, open spaces, and places for recreation.
(Ord. 03-21, passed 2-22-21)
§ 153.172 USES.
(A)Intent. This section establishes the desired uses for land and buildings in each of the four
Historic Zoning Districts. This is achieved through the variety of permitted, conditional, accessory, and
temporary uses allowed in each district. In some cases, special siting and size limitations to establish the
desired development character apply.
(B)General provisions.
(1)Permitted and conditional uses available in each of the Historic Zoning Districts are shown
in Table 153.172A. Permitted and conditional uses may be restricted by location, size, period of
operation, or other use-specific standards as designated herein and within the Historic Design Guidelines.
(2)Table 153.172A – Explanation of Terms.
(a)Listed uses are defined in § 153.002: Definitions.
(b)A “P” in a cell indicates a use that is permitted by right in that zoning district, subject
to compliance with any use specific standards referenced in Table 153.172A and the applicable
provisions herein.
(c)A “C” in a cell indicates a use that is allowed in that zoning district only upon approval
of a conditional use as described in § 153.236 and compliance with any use specific standards referenced
in Table 153.172A and the applicable provisions herein.
(d)A “S” in a cell indicates a use that is allowed in that zoning district only if limited in
size, subject to compliance with any use specific standards referenced in Table 153.172A and the
applicable provisions herein.
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(e)A “T” in a cell indicates a use that is allowed in that zoning district for a limited period
of time pursuant to a permit from the city, subject to compliance with any use specific standards
referenced in Table 153.172A and the applicable provisions herein.
(f)A blank cell indicates that the use is prohibited in that district.
(3)Use specific standards. Additional standards may apply to either permitted or conditional
uses in the Historic Zoning Districts. These additional standards are cross referenced in the last column
of Table 153.172A.
(4)Existing uses.
(a)All permitted or conditional uses under the zoning applicable to a property immediately
prior to its rezoning into a Historic Zoning District shall continue to be allowed as permitted or
conditional uses on the property, including any expansions of uses or structures as permitted by this
chapter, in addition to the permitted and conditional use under the applicable Historic District, provided
at least one of the permitted or conditional uses under the prior zoning has been operated continuously
in an existing structure and/or associated use area on the property within the 12 months prior to the
rezoning of the property into the Historic Zoning District.
(b)Once a use that complies with the Historic Zoning District is established on a lot or
parcel, no non-Historic Zoning District use permitted in the prior zoning district may be reestablished.
For multiple tenant buildings in existing districts, no non-Historic Zoning District use permitted in the
prior zoning district may be reestablished after the entire multiple tenant building is abandoned or all
tenant spaces have established uses that comply with those listed for the applicable Historic Zoning
District.
(5)Similar use determination.
(a)When a proposed land use is not explicitly listed in Table 153.172A, the Director shall
determine whether it is reasonably included in the definition of a listed use, or that the proposed use
meets the following criteria to the extent that it should be treated as a permitted or conditional use in the
district.
1.The use is not specifically listed in any of the Historic Zoning Districts.
2.The use is generally consistent with the intent of the Historic Zoning Districts and
this chapter.
3.The use will not materially impair the present or potential use of other resources
within the same district or bordering districts.
4.The use has no greater potential impact on surrounding resources than those listed
in the district in terms of aesthetics, traffic generation, noise, potential nuisances, and other impacts
related to health, safety, and welfare.
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5.The use will not adversely affect the relevant elements of the Community Plan,
the Historic Design Guidelines, and any other relevant plans or documents.
(b)The Director’s written determination shall be provided to the applicant and may be
appealed to the Architectural Review Board.
(6)Principal uses. Any property is permitted any combination of principal uses in accordance
with the requirements of this section and other applicable provision of this section.
(7)Accessory uses.
(a)Accessory uses are permitted only in connection with a permitted or approved
conditional or principal use on the same property and must be clearly subordinate and incidental to that
use.
(b)Temporary uses are governed by time limits as provided by this code.
(c)Any principal use listed in a zoning district in Table 153.172A shall be permitted as
an accessory use in the same zoning district.
(8)Use table.
TABLE 153.172A: HISTORIC ZONING DISTRICT - USE TABLE
P=Permitted
C=Conditional
S=Size Limited
T=Time Limited
Historic
Core (HC)
Historic
South (HS)
Historic
Residential
(HR)
Historic
Public
(HP)
Use
Specific
Standards
Residential Permitted Uses
Dwelling, Single Family P P YES
Dwelling, Live-Work P P YES
Dwelling, Two-Family P P
Civic/Public/Institutional Permitted Uses
Cemetery P
Community Garden P P P P YES
Day Care, Adult and Child P P YES
Educational Facility P P P
Elementary or Middle School P
Government Services, Safety P
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2.Outdoor sale of merchandise is permitted, and shall comply with the provisions
of § 153.099. Merchandise shall only be displayed during the hours of operation for the principal use.
No permit is required.
3.Outdoor sales of Christmas trees and pumpkins shall comply with the provisions
of Chapter 116 of the Dublin City Code.
(j)Renewable energy equipment.
1.For regulations pertaining to renewable energy equipment - solar refer to
§ 153.074, Accessory Uses and Structures.
(k)Residential model home. Residential model homes shall comply with the provisions of
§ 153.073(B).
(l)Swimming pool. Residential swimming pools are permitted in accordance with
§ 153.074(C).
(m)Vehicular charging stations.
1.The vehicle charging stations shall be integrated into a permitted or accessory
structure, and shall avoid the addition of freestanding structures and equipment to the maximum extent
practicable.
2.Any sign or advertising located on the vehicle charging station or related structures
shall be permitted a one-square-foot sign. Additional sign area above the one-square-foot will be counted
towards the sign allowance for that type of sign applicable to the primary structure on that lot.
(Ord. 03-21, passed 2-22-21; Am. Ord. 70-22, passed 6-12-23; Am. Ord. 65-23, passed 12-11-23; Am.
Ord. 49-24, passed 11-18-24)
§ 153.173 SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
(A)Intent. The intent of the Historic Zoning Districts is to foster appropriate development standards
that preserve the historic character of the area, emphasizing traditional development patterns and
pedestrian-oriented design. The standards encourage design of a comparable size, scale, and mass to the
existing development and character.
(B)Applicability. The standards set forth in this chapter establish the regulation for the arrangement
and development of land and structures within the Historic Zoning Districts, emphasizing compatibility
between landmark and background buildings. These standards should be applied in connection with the
Guidelines and in consideration of the physical context in which the subject property is located and shall
be applied to all new development within the Historic Zoning Districts and the resources designated on
Appendix G.
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(C)General development standards. Table 153.173A outlines the general development regulations
for land and structures within the Historic Zoning Districts. The ARB may grant waivers of these
standards or place conditions of approval that exceed these standards based on consideration of the
context and character of surrounding structures pursuant to the provisions in § 153.176.
TABLE 153.173A: HISTORIC ZONING DISTRICTS - GENERAL DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS
Development Standard Historic
Core (HC)
Historic
South (HS)
Historic
Residential
(HR)
Historic
Public (HP)
Minimum Lot Size 21,000 SF 21,000 SF 8,700 SF 21,000 SF
Minimum Lot Width 60 feet 60 feet 60 feet 60 feet
Maximum Lot Coverage 85%65%45%85%
Maximum Building Height
(Refer to Building Height
definition)
30 feet 24 feet,
unless within
25 feet of
the rear
property
line, then
maximum
height is 18
feet
24 feet 30 feet
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(2)General provisions.
(a)Primary structures shall be sited to address the street to contribute to the walkable
nature of the district.
(b)Building additions to primary structures shall be subordinate and secondary to the
original building.
(c)Building additions shall be clearly separated from the original structure in design.
(d)Accessory structures shall be located a minimum of 20 feet behind the front façade of
the primary structure.
(e)Accessory structures shall be subordinate in height than the primary structure; and,
shall be subordinate to the primary structure in scale and size.
(3)Attached garages.
(a)Front loaded garages shall be a minimum of 20 feet behind the front façade of the
home.
(b)Front loaded garages shall not exceed 35% of the linear distance of the front elevation
of the home.
(c)Front loaded garage door openings shall be 18 feet or less in distance.
(F)Parking requirements.
(1)Intent. The intent of this section is to ensure the provision of adequate vehicular and bicycle
parking facilities within the Historic Zoning Districts for the use of occupants, employees, and patrons.
(2)General provisions.
(a)Parking area shall be readily accessible by vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians.
(b)Required parking shall be provided either on-site, on-street, off-site, or in a parking
structure or surface parking lot located within 600 feet of the subject parcel in which the parking lot or
structure is located, unless approved by the required reviewing body.
(c)Applicability to other regulations and guidelines:
1.The provisions of § 153.210, Parking in Residential Districts, shall apply to
development with the Historic Residential Zoning District.
2.All projects shall comply with the Historic Design Guidelines to the maximum
extent practicable and consistent with the standards set forth in this chapter.
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(3)Parking location.
(a)On-site.
1.Surface parking provided on-site shall not be located between the principal
structure and the public right-of-way, unless permitted by Tables 153.173A and B.
2.Off-street parking may be provided within a principal structure.
3.Parking shall not be located within a setback, as outlined in Tables 153.173A and
B, except that parking areas may extend across contiguous lots in developments with coordinated site
design, shared access points and/or shared parking arrangements.
4.Where on-site surface parking is provided on a site included as part of a
preliminary development plan, parking may be permitted by the required reviewing body to encroach
required setbacks to facilitate coordinated site design and contiguous parking areas.
(b)Off-site parking.
1.The use of off-site parking to meet the minimum parking requirement shall require
an approved parking plan.
2.If not under single ownership, provisions for off-site parking shall be made by
binding agreements between two or more property owners. Written easements which provide for
continued use and maintenance of the parking shall be submitted to the city for approval. Any agreement
shall include provisions to address changes in use or ownership.
3.If an off-site parking agreement is severed or modified with the result of
eliminating required parking for one or more properties, parking for the affected properties shall be
brought into full compliance as required by this section, and approval of a new or modified parking plan
shall be required.
4.If located off-site, distances to required parking areas shall be measured along a
walkway from the nearest pedestrian entrance to the parking area to the main entrance to the principal
structure or use being served.
(c)On-street parking.
1.On-street spaces may be counted toward meeting the minimum parking
requirement for a parcel.
2.On-street spaces shall be on the same side of the street and more than one-half the
length of the parking space lies between the two side lot lines of the parcel extended into the street
right-of-way.
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2.Site layout and design. Where practicable, site design and architectural layout
activities shall preserve existing protected trees and avoid risk of protected tree loss through changes of
grade and soil moisture, both on the subject parcel and on surrounding parcels. This includes, but is not
limited to, the layout and design of buildings and any associated site improvements including auguring,
jacking, or boring to install utilities (as opposed to open cutting). The critical root zones of protected
trees on the subject parcel and adjacent parcels shall be reviewed and land disturbance within those zones
avoided to the extent reasonable.
3.Tree removal permit. The provisions of § 153.143 shall apply, except as provided
in § 153.173(H)(8)(a)4.
a.Protected trees used as credit to meet a required tree landscape requirement
which die shall be replaced by the land owner with the number of trees for which the credit was granted.
Replacement trees may count to-wards the credit amount for the development.
b.Replacement trees provided pursuant to § 153.173(H)(8) shall count towards
landscaping required under other portions of this section if they meet the size, type, and location
standards for the landscaping required.
4.Exemptions. The following activities are not subject to the tree replacement
requirements for protected trees as described in § 153.146 provided the proposed tree removal is
included in the required application as described in § 153.176.
a.Removal of trees that, at the determination of the City Forester, are deemed
hazardous or undesirable with respect to structure, species, and/or condition;
b.Removal of trees on any portion of a site required to be occupied by a public
street as approved by the City Engineer and the required reviewing body with a development plan review
application;
c.Removal of trees which are an obstruction to traffic signals or traffic signs,
power lines, or other utilities;
d.Removal of trees necessary for rescue in an emergency or for cleanup after
a natural disaster; and
(b)Maintenance and replacement.
1.Street trees and public trees. Each property owner shall comply with those
standards for maintenance, replacement, protection and management of street trees and public trees in
§ 153.173(H)(3).
2.Other required landscaping on private property. For landscaping other than public
trees and street trees, each property owner shall:
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a.Maintain all required landscaping in good condition, as determined by the City
Forester;
b.Remove any landscaping or tree that dies or is required to be removed due to
damage or disease within three months after the loss of that landscaping or tree; and
c.Replace the landscaping or tree within three months of its removal.
3.The City Forester may extend times for performance if weather or other conditions
prevent performance within the times stated above.
(c)Alternative landscaping. In lieu of compliance with the specific requirements of
§ 153.173(H) an owner may propose alternative approaches consistent with the intent of this section to
accommodate unique site conditions, abutting or surrounding uses, or other conditions, as deemed
appropriate by the required reviewing body. Requests for alternative landscaping shall be reviewed by
the required reviewing body with the minor project or final development plan application and approved
only if the proposed alternative is equal to or better than the aesthetic, environmental, and buffering
functions anticipated with the provisions of this section.
(I)Fences, walls, and screening.
(1)Purpose and intent. The purpose of these provisions is to establish regulations outlining the
use and type of fences, walls and screening. This is for the conversation and protection of property, the
assurance of safety and security, the enhancement of privacy, and the improvement of the visual
environment.
(2)Prohibited materials.
(a)Chain link, vinyl and temporary plastic fences (such as snow fences) are prohibited
except during construction as security for construction sites and materials. Fences that are electrically
charged, constructed of barbed wire, and razor wire are prohibited. No fence, wall or retaining wall shall
be constructed of materials not designed to be used for that purpose. High quality synthetic materials
may be approved with the minor project or final development plan by the ARB with examples of
successful, high quality installations.
(3)Fence standards.
(a)Fences shall be permitted between the principal structure on a lot and the front, side
and/or rear property lines; and shall not exceed four feet in height or be more than 50% opaque unless
otherwise required by this section or approved by the Architectural Review Board.
(b)The height provisions or the previous sections shall not apply to fences or walls
required to comply with the screening standards of this section.
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(c)The height provisions shall apply to all portions of retaining walls that extend above
grade level, as measured form the elevated side of the retaining wall. Where a fence is located on top
of a retaining wall, the combined height of the retaining wall and fence shall not exceed the maximum
height permitted for a fence, as measured from the elevated side of the retaining wall.
(4)Stone wall standards.
(a)Stone walls are intended to screen vehicular use areas or service areas and/or to define
the pedestrian realm.
(b)Stone walls shall be constructed as dry-laid stone.
(c)Stone walls shall be permitted between the principal structure on a lot and the front,
side and/or rear property lines; and shall be a minimum of 22 inches in height and shall not exceed 36
inches in height.
(d)Stone walls are prohibited in required sight visibility triangles for site access points and
street intersections, as determined by the City Engineer.
(e)Existing stone walls shall be preserved, unless otherwise approved by the Architectural
Review Board.
(5)Roof-mounted mechanical equipment.
(a)All roof-mounted mechanical equipment (including but not limited to HVAC
equipment, exhaust fans, cooling towers, and related guardrails or safety equipment) shall be fully
screened from view at ground level on all sides of the structure and, to the extent practicable, from
surrounding resources of similar height.
(b)The standards of § 153.173(I)(4)(a) shall not apply if the only feasible location for
screening would impede the functioning of solar, wind or geothermal energy equipment or systems.
(c)The roof-mounted screening shall not be permitted to exceed the maximum permitted
building height, unless approved by the Architectural Review Board.
(6)Ground-mounted mechanical equipment.
(a)All ground-mounted mechanical equipment shall be incorporated within the footprint
of a principal or accessory structure or shall be fully screened from view on all sides.
(b)The standards of § 153.173(I)(4)(a) shall not apply if the only feasible location for
screening would impede the functioning of solar, wind or geothermal energy equipment or systems.
(7)Outdoor waste and storage container enclosures.
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(a)All waste, refuse, and recycling containers and enclosures shall be incorporated within
the footprint of a principal or accessory structure to the maximum extent practicable. If incorporation
within the building footprint is not practicable, outdoor waste and storage containers and enclosures shall
be fully screened from view on all sides by landscaping or by a decorative wall or fence finished and
constructed to match the materials and design of the nearest wall of the principal structure and shall be
fully opaque year round.
(b)The wall or screen shall be one foot taller than the height of the waste or storage
container or enclosure being screening, up to a maximum of 12 feet.
(c)Chain link, vinyl, EIFS, and unfinished or non-decorated CMU are prohibited
screening materials.
(d)Enclosures that contain access doors to accommodate servicing of equipment and
emptying of containers shall be self-closing, be constructed out of materials the coordinate with the
design and materials of the enclosure and shall remain closed and all containers fully within the structure
when not being used.
(8)Access doors. Screening structures may contain access doors to accommodate servicing of
equipment and emptying or replacement of containers. The access doors shall be self-closing and shall
remain closed and all containers fully within the structure when not being used.
(9)Vegetative screening. Vegetative screening that complies with the design guidelines may
be used to meet the requirements of this § 153.173(I).
(10)Alternative screening. In lieu of compliance with the requirements of § 153.173(I), an
alternative approach to accommodate unique site conditions or surrounding uses may be approved if the
required reviewing body determines that the proposed alternative achieves the aesthetic, environmental,
and screening results as well or better than compliance with the standards of § 153.065(I).
(J)Lighting. The lighting standards within this section are intended to allow adequate night time
lighting to protect public safety while also protecting residential uses from excessive night time light and
glare, protecting motorists from glare along public rights-of-way, reducing consumption of electricity
for lighting purposes, and prohibiting excessive light trespass beyond property lines.
(1)Exemptions.
(a)Lighting levels for single-family detached and single-family attached dwellings.
(b)Pedestrian walkway ground lighting.
(c)Lighting for designated sports fields.
(d)Street lighting.
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(M)Signs.
(1)Purpose.
(a)The purpose of signs in the Historic Zoning Districts is to provide identification with
high visual quality in a manner that respects the character and scale of residential areas and match the
general character and scale of Dublin’s original village commercial center. Signs should provide business
identification in a manner consistent with the historic appearance and character of the districts, while
encouraging a more interesting streetscape.
(b)Signs should provide high quality awareness through graphics that effectively assist
in navigation, information, and identification for both pedestrians and vehicles.
(2)General provisions.
(a)All applicable requirements of §§ 153.150 through 153.162 shall apply to the signs
within Historic Dublin, except as modified herein. In the event of a conflict with the provisions of the
Signs Subchapter (§§ 153.150 through 153.162), the provisions of this section shall govern.
(b)Where noted for the purposes of permitted signs, street frontages shall apply only to
public streets.
(c)Approval authority.
1.All new ground and building signs within Historic Dublin shall be subject to
review and approval by the Architectural Review Board.
2.All signs shall require a permanent sign permit unless otherwise exempted for a
specific sign type.
3.Required reviewing bodies shall not address the content of the sign message.
4.Off-premises signs are only permitted with the approval of a master sign plan.
5.All signs located within or projecting over the public right-of-way shall be
approved by the City Engineer prior to placement.
6.Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, the design and placement of city
sponsored banners for special events or public announcements affixed to public facilities in the
right-of-way within the Architectural Review District shall be approved by the City Manager prior to
placement.
7.Master sign plan.
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a.Any applicant may request approval of a master sign plan that departs from
the requirements of this section, provided the purpose and intent of the sign and graphic standards for
the Historic Zoning Districts and the Historic Design Guidelines are maintained. The ARB shall
determine the appropriateness of signs and their placement given the architecture of resources within
these districts.
b.A master sign plan may be reviewed concurrently with a final development
plan or minor project review.
c.A master sign plan shall include, at a minimum: the proposed locations, types,
number, heights and sizes of signs, indicated on scaled plans and/or building elevation drawings;
proposed materials to be used for sign structures and sign faces; and proposed types of illumination.
d.Where applicable, all signs located within a development shall meet the
requirements established in an approved master sign plan. All requirements of this section shall continue
to apply except as modified by the master sign plan.
(3)Sign design and lighting. All permitted sign types shall be designed with the maximum of
creativity and the highest quality of materials and fabrication. It is strongly recommended that all signs
be designed by a professional sign designer and be installed by a qualified sign builder or contractor.
(a)General. All signs shall have dimensional letters, raised or routed with a minimum one-
half inch relief; and shall be constructed of a high-quality, durable material. The provisions of
§ 153.156(C)(3): Limitations on Sign Shape shall not apply to resources within the Historic Zoning
Districts.
(b)Prohibited sign designs. Channel letter signs and cabinet signs shall be prohibited.
Signs constructed with a raceway shall be prohibited. The provisions of § 153.153 shall apply.
(c)Illumination. The illumination of signs is strongly encouraged to help add a sense of
liveliness and activity to the area. Unless otherwise noted, signs may be externally illuminated, provided
that all exterior lighting meets the requirements of § 153.153. Awning signs and sandwich board signs
may not be illuminated. Illuminated signs shall be constructed so that conduit and piping for electrical
sources are not exposed to view.
(d)Sign colors and logos/secondary images. Logos or images used to convey information
about the business or use of the building or lot shall be compatible with the size, design, and scale of the
sign. Complementary, colorful logos and signs are encouraged to help add character and interest to the
building and streetscape.
1.Signs shall be limited to three colors. Black and white are considered colors. The
background color shall be considered one of the three permissible colors, unless individually mounted
letters are used, in which case the building façade is not considered one of the three colors.
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(c)An additional building-mounted sign is permitted for each tenant with a storefront
where the tenant also has a dedicated public entrance facing an off-street parking area or parking
structure in the same block, provided that the secondary public entrance is located on the side or rear
façade of the building.
(d)Tenant spaces located above the ground floor may be identified by a directory sign or
by a window sign or projecting sign located adjacent to a common public entrance providing access to
the upper floor tenant spaces.
(7)Specific sign type requirements.
(a)Ground signs.
1.Ground sign height is measured from established grade of the base of the sign to
the top of the sign or its frame/support, whichever is taller. The height may not be artificially increased.
2.All ground signs shall comply with the provisions of Table 153.173K: Ground
Sign Requirements.
TABLE 153.173K:
GROUND SIGN REQUIREMENTS
Number Refer to § 153.173(M)(6): number of signs permitted
Size Maximum 8 sq. ft.
Location Minimum setback of 8 ft. from the street right-of-way or any
property line.
Height Maximum 6 ft.
General
Permitted ground signs may be attached to a freestanding wall
or other similar structure on the same lot as the building or
use.
Sign foundations may not be exposed. They shall either be
mounted on a masonry base or clad in material compatible
with the material used for the sign and the principal structure
containing the use with which the sign is associated.
Ground signs shall be landscaped where appropriate to site
conditions.
(b)Building-mounted signs.
1.Building-mounted sign types and measurements.
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a.Building-mounted signs include wall signs, awning signs, projecting signs,
and window signs.
b.Wall sign height is measured directly beneath the sign from the established
grade at the base of the structure to which the sign is attached to the top of the sign.
c.Wall sign areas for buildings with storefronts shall be determined by taking
the length of the storefront applicable to each tenant and computing sign requirements for that portion
of the total wall.
d.Projecting sign height is measured directly beneath the sign from the
established grade at the base of the structure to which the sign is attached to the top of the sign but shall
not include brackets or equipment which are necessary to attach the sign to the structure. Necessary
brackets or equipment shall not be counted as part of the sign area.
2.All building-mounted signs shall comply with the provisions of Table 153.173L:
Building-Mounted Signs, except that:
a.Any building-mounted sign associated with a secondary public entrance shall
not exceed six square feet in size and shall be located within six feet of the secondary public entrance,
as measured horizontally along the building façade.
b.Any projecting sign associated with a common public entrance providing
access to upper floor tenant spaces shall not exceed eight square feet and be located within six feet of
the common public entrance.
TABLE 153.173L:
BUILDING-MOUNTED SIGN REQUIREMENTS
Wall Sign
Number Refer to § 153.173(M)(6): number of signs permitted
Size Maximum 8 sq. ft.
Location On walls facing public streets
Signs shall be located on the portion of the wall associated with the tenant space or
storefront, and/or within 6 ft. of the common public entrance, where not associated
with a storefront.
Wall signs shall not extend more than 14 inches from the face of the structure to
which it is attached.
Height Maximum 15 feet and shall not extend above the roofline.
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TABLE 153.173L:
BUILDING-MOUNTED SIGN REQUIREMENTS
Awning Sign
Number Refer to § 153.173(M)(6): number of signs permitted
Size 20% of the cumulative surface of the awning area, not to exceed 8 sq. ft.
Location Awning signs may be on any portion of the awning, and affixed flat to the surface
and shall not extend vertically or horizontally beyond the limit of the awning.
Height Maximum 15 feet. The lowest portion of an awning sign shall be at least 8 feet
above the sidewalk.
Projecting Sign
Number Refer to §153.173(M)(6): number of signs permitted
Size Maximum 8 sq. ft.
Location Within 6 ft. of the principal entrance. Projecting signs shall be separated by at least
10 ft. from another projecting sign, as measured along the building façade.
Projecting signs shall not extend more than 6 ft. from the face of the structure to
which it is attached and maintain at least 8 ft. of clearance above the sidewalk. A
projecting sign shall be located within 6 ft. of the principal entrance of the building
or storefront, as measured horizontally along the building façade.
Height Maximum 15 feet, or not extending above the sill of the second story window,
whichever is lower. The lowest portion of an awning sign shall be at least 8 feet
above the sidewalk.
Window Sign
Number Refer to § 153.173(M)(6): number of signs permitted
Size 20% of the surface area of the window to which it is attached, not to exceed 8 sq.
ft.
Location Ground floor only, except as permitted by this section
General Window signs shall only be permitted in lieu of display signs affixed to a window.
Refer to Table 153.173M, Requirements for Other Permitted Signs, for Display
Sign Requirements.
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(c)Other permitted signs.
1.Directory signs, display signs, and sandwich boards shall be permitted in
accordance with Table 153.173M.
TABLE 153.173M:
REQUIREMENTS FOR OTHER PERMITTED SIGNS
Directory Signs
Number 1 per public entrance
Location Located within 6 ft. of the entrance and mounted flat to the wall
Size Maximum 4 sq. ft.
Height Ground floor only
Display Signs
Size Display signs located within 3 feet of the window shall not exceed 20% of the
surface area of the window on which the signs are displayed.
Display signs affixed to a window shall not exceed 20% of the surface area
and shall not be permitted if a window sign is used.
Height Ground floor only.
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TABLE 153.173M:
REQUIREMENTS FOR OTHER PERMITTED SIGNS
Sandwich Board Signs
Number 1 per ground floor storefront tenant
Location Sandwich board signs are permitted only immediately in front of the ground
story tenant space.
Signs shall be placed within 6 ft. of the primary ground floor public entrance of the
business. Signs shall maintain a minimum unobstructed 5-ft. clearance on sidewalks
and shall not impede the safe movement of pedestrians or the safe operation of
vehicles.
Sandwich board signs shall be removed and stored indoors or in a location not
visible to the public during non-business hours.
Size 6 sq. ft. per side
Height 3 ft.
General Sandwich board signs shall be constructed with a wood or metal frame with a
chalkboard or whiteboard face. The sandwich board sign frame shall be finished in
subdued colors.
Sandwich board signs constructed of plastic, PVC, vinyl, and other similar
materials as determined by the Planning Director are prohibited. Tracked line slide
letters are prohibited.
Review Sandwich board signs require approval of a Certificate of Zoning Plan Approval
prior to use/installation.
(Ord. 03-21, passed 2-22-21; Am. Ord. 65-23, passed 12-11-23; Am. Ord. 49-24, passed 11-18-24)
§ 153.174 DESIGN STANDARDS.
(A)Intent. The design standards in this section outline required building details for alterations,
additions and new construction, which serve to reinforce the traditional development character of the
Historic Zoning Districts.
(B)Roof type requirements.
(1)Pitched, hipped, gabled, or a combination are also permitted within the Historic Zoning
Districts subject to conformance with the Historic Design Guidelines and subject to approval of the ARB.
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(2)Flat roofs.
(a)Flat roofs are permitted within Historic Dublin, except for buildings that are zoned
Historic Core, unless otherwise determined by the ARB to be architecturally appropriate.
(b)Eaves are encouraged on street-facing facades.
(c)Flat roofs are permitted to use a roof material appropriate to maintain proper drainage.
(3)Parapets.
(a)Parapets shall be provided on flat roofs that are high enough to screen the roof and any
roof appurtenances from view from the street(s) and from any adjacent building of similar height or
lower, provided that parapets shall be no less than two feet and no more than six feet high. Where a
six-foot parapet is insufficient to screen rooftop mechanical equipment a screening structure shall be
required.
(b)Parapets shall wrap around all sides of the building.
(4)Pitched roofs.
(a)Hipped and gabled roofs are permitted, in addition to roofs with combinations of hips
and gables with or without dormers.
(b)Permitted pitch roof materials include dimensional asphalt composite shingles with a
25-year or greater warranty, wood shingles and shakes, metal tiles or standing seam, slate, and ceramic
tile. Other high quality simulated examples of these materials may be approved by the ARB with
examples of successful, high quality installations in comparable climates.
(c)Pitch measure.
1.The principal roof shall have a pitch appropriate to the architectural style of the
building. Roofs shall not be sloped less than a 6:12 (rise: run) or more than 12:12, unless otherwise
determined to be architecturally appropriate by the ARB.
2.Slopes greater than 12:12 may be used on pitched roofs without a closed ridge to
accommodate mechanical equipment within the roof structure and screened from view. These roofs must
be designed with the appearance of closed ridges when viewed from all directions at street level and, to
the maximum extent practicable, from resources of similar heights in close proximity. The use of this
roof configuration and pitch shall be based on the appropriateness of the roof design to the architectural
style.
3.Unless determined to be appropriate to the architectural style of the building, a
pitch greater than 3:12 is required on roofs of dormers, porches, balconies, or other minor roofs.
(5)Gambrel and mansard roofs.
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(a)Gambrel and mansard roofs are permitted only for single-family detached buildings,
unless otherwise determined by the ARB to be architecturally appropriate for other uses.
(b)Gambrel and mansard roofs shall be dimensional shingles, cedar shake, slate, or metal.
Other high quality simulated examples of these materials may be approved by the ARB with examples
of successful, high quality installations in comparable climates.
(6)Other roof types.
(a)Other roof types not listed as a specific type but are deemed architecturally appropriate
to the proposed building may be approved by the required reviewing body.
(b)Roof terraces and roof plantings are permitted within the Historic Zoning Districts.
(c)Decorative towers that are incorporated into a building design may be permitted in the
Historic Zoning Districts subject to approval of the ARB. Decorative towers are additional to and may
exceed the maximum building height in the district in which it is located. The maximum width of the
tower shall be one-third the width of the front façade of the building or 30 feet, whichever is less. No
rooftop appurtenances are permitted on tower roofs.
(7)Roof elements.
(a)Parallel ridge lines.
1.When appropriate to the architectural character of the building, and where the
principal ridge line of any building type runs parallel to any street, gabled ends, perpendicular ridge lines
or dormers shall be incorporated to interrupt the mass of the roof.
2.Perpendicular ridge lines are not required to intersect the primary ridge line (i.e.
the secondary roof mass may be physically lower than the primary ridge line), provided the appearance
is determined to be architecturally appropriate by the required reviewing body.
(b)Dormer design.
1.Dormers shall be scaled and detailed appropriate to the architectural character of
the building type. Dormer windows should be sized in relation to the windows used in the upper story,
and dormers should be no wider than necessary to accommodate the window and coordinated trim.
Visibility into permanently unfinished space is prohibited where dormer windows are installed.
(c)Gable ends.
1.An architecturally appropriate element such as a vent, window, or other decorative
element is required on street facing gable ends.
(d)Roof penetrations.
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1.Roof penetrations (fans, exhaust, vents, etc.) shall be concealed and shall not be
visible from the public street frontage, unless otherwise approved by the Architectural Review Board.
(C)Entrance design.
(1)Principal entrances on all buildings shall be at a pedestrian scale, effectively address the
street, and be given prominence on the building façade. This may be satisfied through the use of
architectural features including, but not limited to, entranceway roofs; sidelight windows, transom
window, or other adjacent windows; additional moldings with expression lines; a bay of unique width;
or a raised stoop.
(2)Principal entrances on all single-family detached and single-family attached building types
shall incorporate open porches or stoops unless otherwise determined by the ARB to be architecturally
appropriate.
(3)Doors for commercial uses along all street frontages shall be consistent with the design of
principal entrances and include glass and full operating hardware in the design of the door. Exterior
doors for residential uses shall also include glass, but this requirement may be met through the use of
transom and/or sidelight windows.
(4)Roll-up security grilles shall not be permitted.
(D)Windows, doors, and garage doors for landmark buildings.
(1)Windows, doors, and garage doors may be wood, metal-clad wood, or vinyl-clad wood.
The Architectural Review Board may approve other high quality synthetic materials with examples of
successful, high quality installations in comparable climates.
(2)Highly reflective glass is prohibited. For the purposes of this section, highly reflective glass
has an exterior visible reflectance percentage greater than 20%.
(3)Spandrel glass, or heavily tinted glass that impedes views into the interior of the building
is prohibited.
(4)Windows shall have architecturally appropriate lintels and projecting sills.
(5)Windows shall have vertical proportions with architecturally or historically appropriate
window divisions.
(E)Shutters.
(1)If installed, shutters shall be sized to provide complete coverage to the windows when
closed, appear operable, and include functioning hardware.
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(3)Color.
(a)Colors for all building materials shall be selected from appropriate historic color
palettes from any major paint manufacturer, or as determined appropriate by the required reviewing
body.
(K)Accessory uses and structures. Accessory buildings, resources and uses are regulated per the
requirements set forth in § 153.074.
(Ord. 03-21, passed 2-22-21; Am. Ord. 65-23, passed 12-11-23; Am. Ord. 49-24, passed 11-18-24)
§ 153.175 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD.
(A)Purpose. The purpose of the Architectural Review Board (ARB) shall be to:
(1)Promote the educational, cultural and economic wellbeing of the community through the
preservation and maintenance of the historic sites as landmarks and tangible reminders of early
architecture in Dublin.
(2)Prevent the deterioration of Historic Dublin and historic sites.
(3)Improve the quality of life in the city.
(4)Implement the recommendations and standards set forth in the Historic Design Guidelines.
(5)Record, protect and preserve cultural resources affected by, or adjacent to, any project.
(B)Duties. The Architectural Review Board shall have the following duties:
(1)Review and act upon all applications for alteration, additions, new construction, and
demolition within Historic Dublin and designated outlying resources, as outlined in this chapter.
(2)Make recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council for
revisions to this chapter or recommend other legislation that would best serve to develop, preserve,
restore, and beautify Historic Dublin, and designated outlying resources, as established in § 153.170.
(3)Maintain the Historic Design Guidelines concerning the conservation of historic areas,
buildings, and resources. Insofar as practicable, these guidelines shall be considered in the ARB’s
decisions with respect to alterations, demolitions, and new construction, as appropriate.
(4)Maintain an inventory of all landmarks and preservation districts. The Board may use
existing inventories by the Ohio Historic Preservation Office or other recognized agency to fulfill this
requirement. The inventory shall be updated periodically to reflect changes, alterations, and demolitions.
All inventory materials shall be recorded on Ohio Historic Inventory and/or Ohio Archaeological
inventory forms and shall be available through duplicates to the Ohio Historic Preservation Office. This
inventory shall be made available to the public upon request.
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(5)Make determinations of landmark or background status based on the City of Dublin
Historical and Cultural Assessment, updated Dublin Historic District Map and Appendix G Map in the
Historic Design Guidelines, and other applicable and relevant documentation.
(6)Conduct, cause to be conducted, or assist in a continuing survey of all resources, sites, or
areas of architectural, archaeological, historic, and aesthetic interest in the city when it deems necessary.
(7)Undertake efforts to improve the education of the citizens of the city with respect to
Dublin’s architectural and historical heritage.
(8)Act as a liaison as directed by City Council on behalf of the city to individuals and
organizations concerned with historic preservation.
(9)When requested by the city, review all proposed historic registry nominations for resources
within the city. When expertise not represented on the ARB is necessary for review of a proposed
nomination, the ARB shall seek expert academic or consulting advice before rendering a decision.
(10)Provide a written annual report to the City Council, which shall address at a minimum the
Board’s activities, cases, decisions, and special projects. The annual report shall be kept on file and
available for public inspection.
(C)Membership.
(1)The Architectural Review Board shall consist of five voting members appointed by City
Council.
(2)Membership of the ARB shall consist of the following, unless otherwise authorized by City
Council:
(a)A member of the Dublin Historical Society who is recommended by the Society.
(b)A person who maintains his or her personal residency within Historic Dublin or one
of the designated outlying resources, as outlined in § 153.170.
(c)A person who owns commercial property within Historic Dublin.
(d)A person who has architectural training or has extensive building or building inspection
experience.
(e)A person who operates a commercial business within Historic Dublin.
(3)Members shall have a demonstrated interest, knowledge, or expertise in historic
preservation. At least two members should be preservation related professionals, to the extent they are
available, such as the professions of architecture, architectural history, history, archaeology, landscape
architecture, planning or related disciplines.
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(4)Members shall serve without compensation unless otherwise provided by City Council.
(5)Each member shall hold office from the date of his or her appointment for a term of three
years. Any member may continue in office after his or her term expires until an appointed successor
takes office; or until 60 days have elapsed, whichever occurs first.
(6)All vacancies created by the expiration of the terms, resignations, or other means shall be
filled in accordance with the requirements of division (C)(2) above. In the event the requirements of
division (C)(2) cannot be met, City Council may fill vacancies as it may deem appropriate. Vacancies
shall be filled within 60 days as prescribed in Article VII of the City Charter. A member appointed to
fill a vacancy shall serve out the term of the previous member.
(7)The ARB shall establish its rules and regulations, and guidelines with approval from City
Council.
(8)The ARB shall elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson as set forth in its rules and
regulations.
(9)The ARB will hold a regular monthly meeting unless there is no business to come before
the ARB. Special meetings may be called as set forth in the ARB’s rules and regulations. All meetings
of the ARB shall be open to the public as prescribed in Article VII of the City Charter.
(Ord. 03-21, passed 2-22-21; Am. Ord. 65-23, passed 12-11-23)
§ 153.176 REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCEDURES AND CRITERIA.
(A)Intent. The intent of this section is to provide an efficient, predictable, and context-based review
process for development applications in Historic Dublin and designated outlying (Appendix G) resources,
as outlined in § 153.170. Consideration shall be given to the relationship between landmark buildings
and background buildings, with an emphasis on the features and conditions unique to each property.
(B)Required approvals.
(1)This section outlines the requirements and procedures for the development review
specifically within Historic Dublin and designated outlying resources. The review procedures of this
section shall be used for all development applications in Historic District and designated outlying
resources, as outlined in this section.
(2)The Architectural Review Board shall review and make a determination regarding the
following application requests:
(a)Requests for alterations or changes to architectural features of existing sites and
structures.
(b)Requests for additions or new construction to existing sites and structures.
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(c)Master Sign Plans.
(d)Demolitions.
(e)Commercial landscape additions and renovations.
(3)Applications for review by the Architectural Review Board are not required for the
following:
(a)Ordinary maintenance to correct any deterioration, decay, or damage to a structure or
site and to restore the structure as nearly as practicable to an original state prior to its deterioration,
decay or damage, with the exception of historic walls, as identified in the Historical and Cultural
Assessment.
(b)Interior building improvements that do not involve any exterior changes, alterations,
or modifications, including minor mechanical items such as residential roof vents and plumbing pipes.
(c)Landscaping for single-family dwellings.
(4)No building permit or Certificate of Zoning Plan Approval shall be issued by the Chief
Building Official or the Director and/or their designees for any proposal which is subject to the
Architectural Review Board’s review unless approval has been granted in accordance with the
requirements of this chapter.
(5)All other applicable requirements of §§ 153.170 through 153.178 apply to all development
within the areas under the jurisdiction of the Architectural Review Board, as provided in this subchapter.
(C)Abbreviations. The following abbreviations and terms are used in this section:
(1)BZA: Board of Zoning Appeals;
(2)CC or Council: City Council;
(3)ARB: Architectural Review Board;
(4)PD or Director: Planning Director; and
(5)PZC or Commission: Planning and Zoning Commission.
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TABLE 153.176A: SUMMARY PROCEDURE TABLE
R=Recommendation D=Decision A=Administrative Appeal RF=Review & Feedback
Type of Application PD ARB BZA PZC Council Zoning Code
Reference
Zoning Code Approvals
Zoning Map or Text Amendment R R R D § 153.234
Conditional Use R R D § 153.236
Special Permit R D § 153.231(G)
Use Variance R R D § 153.231(H)(3)
Non-Use (Area) Variance R D § 153.231(H)(2)
Other Approvals
Building Code Appeal D § 153.231(I)
Historic District Applications
Pre-Application RF § 153.176(D)
Informal Review RF RF § 153.176(E)
Concept Plan R D § 153.176(F)
Concept Plan with a Development
Agreement
R R D § 153.176(D)
Preliminary Development Plan R D § 153.176(G)
Final Development Plan R D A § 153.176(H)
Minor Project R D A § 153.176(I)
Demolition R D A § 153.176(J)
Waivers R D § 153.176(K)
Master Sign Plan R D § 153.173(L)/
§ 153.176(L)
Administrative Approval D A § 153.176(M)
Certificate of Zoning Plan Approval D § 153.233/
§ 153.176(O)(3)
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(D)Pre-application.
(1)Purpose and applicability.
(a)The purpose of the pre-application submittal is to provide a potential applicant with a
non-binding review of a development proposal and to provide information on the procedures and policies
of the city, including application review procedures.
(b)Pre-application reviews do not result in a development decision or permit, and shall
not obligate the city or the developer to take any action on the proposal.
(2)Review procedures.
(a)A request for a pre-application review shall be made in accordance with the provisions
of division (O)(1) of this section.
(b)Requests shall be submitted to the Director, who shall be responsible for circulating
any submittal material to the applicable departments for input.
(c)The Director and staff shall use reasonable efforts to conduct an expeditious review
of the submitted materials and provide non-binding input and recommendations.
(d)The Director may schedule a meeting with the potential applicant to discuss the request
or may provide a written summary of the staff review.
(e)Additional staff reviews of the pre-application submittal may be requested by the
applicant prior to filing a formal application.
(f)Any and all written summaries of the pre-application review shall be forwarded to the
required reviewing body.
(E)Informal review. Prior to submittal of an application for a Minor Project (MO) or Concept Plan
(CP), an applicant may submit an Informal application for review of a development concept with the
ARB. Such submittal shall include a completed application form and supporting material sufficient to
describe the development concept. The review of the informal submittal shall be non-binding upon the
ARB and the applicant, however, it is intended to provide feedback by the ARB that should inform the
preparation and subsequent review of the CP. The Planning Director shall prepare a brief analysis and
comments that will be submitted to the ARB with the application.
(F)Concept plan.
(1)Purpose and applicability.
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(a)The purpose of the Concept Plan (CP) is to provide a general outline of the scope,
character, and nature of the proposed development that is consistent with the policy direction of the
Community Plan, the Historic Design Guidelines, the requirements of the Historic Zoning Districts and
those applicable to designated outlying resources, other related policy and regulatory documents, and
the review criteria, and to consider the proposal within the context of existing and planned development
within the vicinity of the project.
(b)The CP allows the required reviewing body the means to ensure that the proposed
concept is consistent with the following:
1.That the proposed land uses are consistent with Community Plan, Historic Design
Guidelines, and applicable Zoning Code requirements;
2.That the proposed development and layout are generally compatible with the
existing development pattern and scale of development within Historic Dublin; or surrounding
development for the designated outlying resources;
3.That the proposed development concept generally preserves and maintains the
historic nature of a given site; and
4.That the proposed development concept has the potenti al to create a walkable,
pedestrian scale place.
(c)The CP review provides an opportunity for public input at an early stage of the
development process.
(d)The CP review is intended to provide clear direction to the applicant by the required
reviewing body resulting from its review and approval of the application.
(e)If the CP is approved by the required reviewing body it shall serve as a basis for
preparation by the applicant of the Preliminary Development Plan (PDP) for the proposed development.
(f)For projects that will propose a development agreement due to the need for
development timeframe, public infrastructure, public and private contributions, development restrictions,
or other related items, City Council shall serve as the required reviewing body for the CP. In those
cases, the Director and the Architectural Review Board shall each review the CP and provide a
recommendation to Council to approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the CP.
(2)Review procedure.
(a)The CP is a mandatory step in the development review and approval process.
(b)An application for a CP shall be made in accordance with the provisions of divisions
(O)(1) of this chapter.
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(c)The ARB shall be the required reviewing body for the CP in Historic Dublin and any
designated outlying property, unless a development agreement is proposed in conjunction with a
proposed project, then City Council shall be the required reviewing body for the CP.
(d)The Director shall make a recommendation to the ARB for approval, approval with
conditions, or denial of the CP application under the criteria of division (F)(4) of this section.
(e)The ARB shall review the CP application, the minutes of the ARB meeting if an
informal review was requested by the applicant, the Director’s recommendation, and render its decision
based on the criteria of division (F)(4). In the instance the ARB is the required reviewing body, the
Board will render a decision for approval, approval with conditions, or denial and written record of the
Board’s decision shall be provided.
(f)In the instance of a CP associated with a proposed development agreement, the Board
will make a recommendation of approval, approval with conditions, or denial to City Council.
(g)City Council shall review the CP application and the recommendations of ARB and the
Director, and render its decision based on the criteria of division (F)(4) of approval, approval with
conditions, or denial.
(3)Submittal requirements. It is the intent of these regulations that the CP shall indicate overall
design of the proposed project. Information submitted should be comprehensive enough to enable the
required reviewing body to understand the existing site and concept for the proposed development, and
to evaluate consistency with the review criteria in division (F)(4). The applicant shall submit an
application and supplemental materials as outlined in division (O)(1) and determined by the Director.
(4)Review criteria. The required reviewing body shall make its decision on an application for
a CP based on each of the following criteria and may consider the recommendation of the Director and,
if City Council is the required reviewing body, the recommendation of the ARB. For applications
associated with a development agreement, the ARB shall apply these criteria in the formulation of its
recommendation to City Council.
(a)The CP is consistent with the applicable policy guidance of the Community Plan,
applicable Zoning Code requirements, and other applicable city plans, and citywide administrative and
financial policies;
(b)The CP is consistent with the Historic Design Guidelines;
(c)The CP conforms to the applicable requirements of the Code;
(d)The CP is consistent with surrounding historic context, character, and scale of the
immediately surrounding area and the district as a whole;
(e)The applicant or applicant’s representative has demonstrated that it has technical
expertise and experience with appropriate construction methods consistent with sound historic
preservation practices;
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(f)The illustrative lots, supporting street and pedestrian network, and internal circulation
provide a coherent development pattern and the conceptual locations of access points to surrounding
streets will avoid adverse impacts on surrounding neighborhoods and traffic infrastructure;
(g)The proposed land uses allow for appropriate integration into the community,
consistent with adopted plans, and align with the requirements of § 153.172 Uses;
(h)The conceptual improvements are appropriately sited and scaled to create a cohesive
development character that complements the surrounding environment, and conforms to the architectural
requirements of § 153.174 Design Standards and the Historic Design Guidelines;
(i)The conceptual design of open spaces, including location and relationship to
surrounding resources, provides for meaningful public gathering spaces that benefit the community both
within and outside the proposed development; and
(j)The CP allows for the connection and or expansion of public or private infrastructure
and the continued provision of services required by the city or other public agency.
(G)Preliminary development plan.
(1)Purpose and applicability.
(a)The purpose of the Preliminary Development Plan (PDP) is to establish a framework
for the proposed development that is consistent with the requirements of the Community Plan, Historic
Design Guidelines, applicable Zoning Code requirements, other adopted plans, policies, and regulations,
and the review criteria.
(b)The PDP allows the ARB to ensure that the proposed development is consistent with
the following:
1.That the street network provides a coherent and rational development pattern, and
provide for walkable urbanism;
2.That the proposed building and site layout is appropriate to the location and
surrounding neighborhood;
3.That planned open spaces and building types within the development are integrated
in order to complement each other;
4.That the building design considers the general massing, scale and arrangement of
other structures in the immediate vicinity;
5.That the architectural design be compatible with the surrounding character and
reflect key resources and landmarks within Historic Dublin.
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6.That the proposed development is consistent with the general development
requirements of the city with respect to such elements as infrastructure, transportation, and
environmental considerations;
7.That the proposed development will contribute to the creation of signature places
in the city.
(c)The PDP is intended to establish the direction of the proposed development based on
all applicable code requirements and shall refine the approved CP.
(d)If a PDP is approved by the ARB, such action shall be binding and shall serve as the
basis for submittal of the Final Development Plan (FDP) for the proposed development or phases thereof.
(2)Review procedure.
(a)An application for a PDP may not be submitted prior to the review and approval of a
CP.
(b)The PDP is a mandatory submittal requirement prior to filing a FDP. However, the
PDP may be combined with the FDP at the request of the applicant, by motion of the ARB following
its approval of the CP, or if recommended by the Director and agreed by the applicant.
(c)An application for PDP shall be submitted in accordance with the provisions of
divisions (O)(1) of this section.
(d)The ARB shall be the required reviewing body for the PDP within Historic Dublin and
for designated outlying resources.
(e)The Director shall make a recommendation for approval, approval with conditions, or
denial of the PDP application under the criteria of division (G)(4) of this section.
(f)The ARB shall review the PDP application and the recommendation of the Director
and render its decision based on the criteria of division (G)(4) of this section for approval, approval with
conditions, or denial. A written record of the Board’s decision shall be provided to the applicant.
(3)Submittal requirements. It is the intent of these regulations that a PDP shall provide
information that is sufficient to ensure general conformity with the regulations and that can serve as a
basis for the future consideration of a FDP. Information submitted should be sufficiently detailed to
enable the ARB to understand the existing site and the PDP for the proposed development, and to
evaluate consistency with the review criteria in division (G)(4). The applicant shall submit an application
and supplemental materials as outlined in division (O)(1) and determined by the Director.
(4)Review criteria. The ARB shall make its decision on an application for a PDP based on each
of the following criteria:
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(d)All development within Historic Dublin and designated outlying resources shall require
an approved FDP prior to applying for site disturbance approval, CZPA, and/or building permits. In
addition, the following development activities shall also require an approved FDP:
1.When a project involves the design or construction of new streets, or a proposed
realignment or relocation of any street that is required or permitted by the city;
2.When a project requires land subdivision in accordance with Chapter 152; or
3.When a project does not meet the criteria for a Minor Project (MP).
(e)Applications for a FDP shall be reviewed by the ARB, whose approval shall be binding
and shall serve as the regulatory and administrative document for zoning compliance.
(2)Review procedures.
(a)An applicatio n for a FDP shall be submitted in accordance with the provisions of
divisions (H)(4) and (O)(1) of this section.
(b)The PDP may be combined with the FDP at the request of the applicant, by motion of
the ARB at the time of CP review and approval, or recommended by the Director.
(c)The ARB shall be the required reviewing body for the FDP within the Historic Zoning
Districts, and other designated outlying resources.
(d)The Director shall make a recommendation to the ARB for approval, approval with
conditions, or denial of the final development plan application under the criteria of division (H)(4) of this
section.
(e)The ARB shall review the FDP application and the recommendation of the Director
and render its decision based on the criteria of division (H)(4) of this section for approval, approval with
conditions, or denial. A written record of the Board’s decision shall be provided.
(3)Submittal requirements. It is the intent of these regulations that a FDP shall provide final
project information that is sufficient to ensure general conformity to an approved PDP. In cases where
the applicant has been authorized to submit a combined PDP and FDP, then the submittal shall
incorporate the required information for the PDP and as required below. Information should be
sufficiently detailed to enable the ARB to understand the existing site and the FDP for the proposed
project or a portion thereof, and to evaluate consistency with the review criteria in division (H)(4). The
applicant shall submit an application and supplemental materials as outlined in division (O)(1) and
determined by the Director.
(4)Review criteria. The ARB shall make its decision on an application for a FDP based on
each of the following criteria:
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(a)The FDP shall be substantially similar to the approved PDP, and consistent with the
record established by the required reviewing body, the associated Staff Report, and the Director’s
recommendation;
(b)The proposed development is consistent with the Community Plan, other adopted city
plans, and citywide administrative and financial policies;
(c)The proposed development is consistent with the Historic Design Guidelines;
(d)The proposed FDP is consistent with surrounding historic context, character, and scale
of the immediately surrounding area and the district as a whole;
(e)The proposed land uses conform to all applicable requirements and use specific
standards of § 153.172 Uses;
(f)The proposed improvements are appropriately sited and conform to the requirements
of § 153.173 Site Development Standards and the Historic Design Guidelines;
(g)The proposed street layout and lots conform to the requirements;
(h)The proposed design of the internal circulation system, driveways, and any connections
to the public realm provide for safe and efficient access for pedestrians, bicyclists, vehicles, and
emergency services;
(i)The proposed design, architecture, and materials of buildings is consistent with the
Historic Design Guidelines, while integrating with nearby development, and avoids overshadowing of
existing historic resources and landmarks;
(j)The proposed site design, landscaping, screening, and buffering is consistent with the
§ 153.173 and § 153.174, and the Historic Design Guidelines;
(k)The proposed open spaces are appropriately sited and designed to conserve or enhance
natural features as appropriate, enhance the community, benefit the community both within and outside
the proposed development;
(l)The scale and design of the proposed development allows for the adequate provision
of services currently furnished by or that may be required by the city or other public agency including,
but not limited to, fire and police protection, public water and sanitary sewage services, recreational
activities, traffic control, waste management, and administrative services;
(m)The proposed development provides adequate stormwater management systems and
facilities that comply with the applicable regulations of this code and any other applicable design criteria
or regulations as adopted by the city or required by other government entities;
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(n)The proposed development can be adequately serviced by existing and/or planned
public or private infrastructure consistent with the city's most recently adopted capital improvements
program;
(o)If the development is proposed to be implemented in phases, each phase has adequate
infrastructure to serve the development independently without the need for further phased improvements;
(p)The proposed development demonstrates consistency with the recommendations,
principles, and intent of all applicable design standards and guidelines, including but not limited to
resources, open spaces, and streetscapes; and
(q)The applicant or applicant’s representative has demonstrated that it has technical
expertise and experience with appropriate construction methods consistent with sound historic
preservation practices.
(I)Minor project.
(1)Purpose and applicability. The purpose of the minor project (MP) is to provide an efficient
review process for smaller projects that do not have significant community effects.
(2)Minor projects defined. The following projects shall be considered eligible for review and
approval as an MP:
(a)Individual single-family detached dwelling units, including new construction, additions,
alterations, and exterior modifications.
(b)Development of mixed use and nonresidential principal structures of 3,000 square feet
or less gross floor area and associated site development requirements.
(c)Additions to principal structures that increase the gross floor area by not more than
25%, or not more than 1,500 square feet gross floor area, whichever is less, existing as of the effective
date of this amendment, or when first constructed, and associated site development requirements.
(d)Exterior modifications to principal structures, except as outlined in the Administrative
Approval § 153.176(M).
(e)Master Sign Plans, landscaping, parking, and other site related improvements that do
not involve construction of a new principal building.
(f)Accessory structures and uses.
(g)Parking plans when not associated with a PDP or a FDP.
(h)Maintenance, repair, or adjustment of historic stone walls, as identified in the
Historical and Cultural Assessment
(3)Review procedure.
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(a)An application for a minor project MP shall be made in accordance with the provisions
of divisions (I)(5) and (O)(1) of this section.
(b)The ARB shall be the required reviewing body for the MP.
(c)The Director shall make a recommendation to the ARB for approval, approval with
conditions, or denial of the MP under the criteria of division (I)(5).
(d)The ARB shall review the MP application and the Director’s recommendation, and
render its decision based on the criteria of (I)(5) of this section for approval, approval with conditions,
or denial. A written record of the ARB’s decision shall be provided.
(e)If the application is not approved by the ARB, the applicant shall be given the
opportunity to revise the application in response to the ARB comments and resubmit for reconsideration.
(f)Decisions of the ARB are appealable to the BZA.
(4)Submitta l requirements. It is the intent of these regulations that an application for a MP
provides sufficient information to ensure general conformity to the applicable provisions of this code.
The information should be sufficiently detailed to enable the required reviewing body to understand the
existing site and the MP request for the proposed project or a portion thereof. An archeological
assessment should be included. The applicant shall submit an application and supplemental materials as
outlined in division (O)(1) and determined by the Director.
(5)Review criteria. The Architectural Review Board (ARB) shall make its decision on an
application for a MP based on each of the following criteria and the recommendation of the Director:
(a)The MP shall be consistent with the Community Plan, applicable Zoning Code
requirements, Historic Design Guidelines, and adopted plans, policies, and regulations;
(b)In cases where a MP is proposed within or as part of an approved PDP or FDP, the
MP shall be consistent with such approved PDP or FDP;
(c)The MP shall be consistent with the record established by the required reviewing body,
the associated staff report, and the Director’s recommendation;
(d)The proposed land uses meet all applicable requirements and use specific standards of
§ 153.172 Uses;
(e)The proposed development is consistent with the Historic Design Guidelines;
(f)The proposed MP is consistent with surrounding historic context, character, and scale
of the immediately surrounding area and the district as a whole;
(g)The proposed buildings are appropriately sited and conform to the requirements of
§ 153.173 Site Development Standards and the Historic Design Guidelines; and
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(h)The proposed site improvements, landscaping, screening, signs, and buffering shall
meet all applicable requirements of the code and respond to the standards of the Historic Design
Guidelines.
(J)Demolition.
(1)Purpose and applicability.
(a)The intent of a demolition is to provide an efficient process to demolish a resource
within Historic Dublin or Appendix G.
(2)Demolition defined. The following projects shall be considered eligible for review and
approval as a demolition:
(a)If the resource that is to be demolished is categorized as a landmark resource per a
determination of the ARB using the Dublin Historic District Map as shown in the Historic District
Guidelines and all Appendix G properties, the property owner or applicant shall demonstrate by credible
evidence that the property owner will suffer economic hardship if the request to demolish is not granted.
In determining whether the property owner has demonstrated economic hardship the Board shall consider
the factors established in § 153.176(J)(5)(a).
(b)If the property that is to be demolished is categorized as a background resource per a
determination of the ARB using the Dublin Historic District Map as shown in the Historic District
Guidelines, the property owner or applicant shall demonstrate one of the criteria outlined in
§ 153.173(J)(5)(b) is met.
(c)If a property owner believes that a property designated as a landmark resource by the
ARB is in fact background, they may present evidence to the ARB to that effect. Such a determination
will be considered a waiver under § 153.176(K) and shall be subject to the waiver procedures. The ARB
will be guided in its determination by the National Register of Historic Places criteria, including the
National Register Bulletin 15 “How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation”.
(3)Review procedures.
(a)An application for a demolition shall be made in accordance with the provisions of the
divisions (J)(5) and (O)(1) of this section.
(b)The ARB shall be the required reviewing body for applications for a demolition within
Historic Dublin and for any Appendix G resources.
(c)The ARB shall review the request after receiving a complete application and make a
decision to approve, approve with conditions, or deny, a demolition application under the criteria of
division (J)(5) of this section. A written record of the Board’s decision shall be provided.
(d)The ARB may impose a waiting period not to exceed one year. During this period the
ARB and the applicant shall make every reasonable effort to find an alternative to demolition. During
this period, the owner of the structure shall maintain and preserve the structure to prevent further
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deterioration. If the Board and the applicant do not agree on a means of preserving the structure within
the specified waiting period, the application for demolition may be approved or denied.
(e)A request for demolition may be transferred with the sale of the property. A new owner
shall not be required to re-apply. However, the requirements of this section shall continue to apply to
any new owner(s).
(f)A landmark resource shall not be demolished until a replacement structure has been
approved by the ARB and until all necessary building permits for the replacement structure are granted.
(g)A background resource shall not be demolished until a site restoration plan has been
approved by staff and an anticipated timeline for construction has been presented to staff. Site restoration
shall include erosion control measures, site stabilization, and safety and security measures at a minimum,
as determined by staff. Site vacancy in excess of one year may require additional site improvements, to
be determined by staff.
(h)The applicant or owner shall provide documentation of identified cultural resources as
part of the assessment outlined in § 153.174(J)(4) prior to demolition. Documentation shall be provided
to Dublin Planning staff and may include photo or video evidence.
(4)Submittal requirements. It is the intent of these regulations that a demolition shall provide
adequate information to justify the request to remove a structure. The information should be sufficiently
detailed to enable the required reviewing body to understand the existing site and the MP request for the
proposed project or a portion thereof. An assessment of cultural resources is required to be submitted
with the application and supplemental materials as outlin ed in division (O)(1) and determined by the
Director.
(5)Review criteria. The Architectural Review Board (ARB) shall make its decision on an
application for a demolition based on each of the following criteria and the recommendation of the
Director:
(a)If the resource that is to be demolished is categorized as a landmark resource, the
applicant shall demonstrate by credible evidence that the property owner will suffer economic hardship
if the request to demolish is not granted. In determining whether the property owner has demonstrated
economic hardship the Board shall consider the following factors:
1.Will all economically viable use of the property be deprived without approval of
the demolition.
2.Will the reasonable investment-backed expectations of the property owner be
maintained without approval of the demolition.
3.Was the economic hardship created or exacerbated by the property owner.
4.In evaluating the factors established in divisions (J)(5)(a)1. through (J)(5)(a)3.
above, the ARB may consider any or all of the following:
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a.A property’s current level of economic return.
b.Any listing of the subject property for sale or rent, price asked, and offers
received, if any, within the previous two years, including testimony and relevant documents.
c.The feasibility of alternative uses for the property that could earn a reasonable
economic return.
d.Any evidence of self-created hardship through deliberate neglect or inadequate
maintenance of the resource.
e.Knowledge of landmark designation or potential designation at time of
acquisition.
f.Economic incentives and/or funding available to the applicant through federal,
state, city, or private programs.
(b)If the resource that is to be demolished is categorized as a background resource the
property owner shall demonstrate one of the following criteria are met.
1.By credible evidence the property owner will suffer economic hardship if the
request to demolish is not granted. In determining whether the property owner has demonstrated
economic hardship the Board shall consider the factors established in § 153.176(J)(5)(a).
2.The resource contains no features or architectural, historic, or archeological
significance to the character of the area in which it is located.
3.The location of the resource impedes the orderly development of the District,
substantially interferes with the purposes of the District, or detracts from the historical character of its
immediate vicinity; or, the proposed construction to replace the demolished resource significantly
improves the overall quality of the Architectural Review District without diminishing the historic value
of the vicinity or the District.
(K)Waivers.
(1)Purpose and applicability. Under the provisions of this section, waivers are a process to
allow deviations from specific code requirements that may only be granted by the ARB.
(2)Waivers defined. The following shall be considered eligible for review and approval as an
waiver:
(a)A deviation from a requirement of §§ 153.172(C) through 153.174, which do not
otherwise qualify for an AD under the provisions of division (K) of this section; or
(b)A request for determination of a landmark versus background resource.
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(3)Review procedure.
(a)An application for a waiver shall be made in accordance with the provisions of
divisions (K)(4) and (O)(1) of this section.
(b)The ARB shall be the required reviewing body for waivers. In cases where a waiver
is submitted with a Minor Project (MP), the ARB shall be the required reviewing body for both the
waiver and the MP.
(c)The waiver may be submitted with any application for a PDP or FDP.
(d)The Director shall make a recommendation to the ARB for approval, approval with
conditions, or denial of the waiver under the criteria of division (K)(5). Additional waivers determined
by the Director during his/her review, may be included for review by the ARB.
(e)The ARB shall review the requested waiver using the criteria of division (K)(5) of this
section. Should other waivers be necessary to resolve conflicts with other requirements of this chapter
resulting from the requested waiver, those waivers shall also be reviewed by ARB.
(f)The ARB shall approve, approve with conditions, or deny the waiver request. A
written record of the ARB decision will be provided.
(4)Submittal requirements. It is the intent of these regulations that an application for a waiver
provides sufficient information to evaluate whether the waiver should be granted under divisions (K)(3)
and (K)(5). The information should be sufficiently detailed to enable the ARB to understand the existing
site, proposed PDP, FDP, or MP, and the related waiver request for the proposed project or a portion
thereof. The applicant shall submit an application and supplemental materials as outlined (O)(1) and
determined by the Director.
(5)Review criteria. The ARB shall make its decision on an application for a proposed waiver
based on all of the following criteria:
(a)The need for the waiver is caused by unique site conditions, the use of or conditions
on the property or surrounding resources, or other circumstance outside the control of the owner/lessee,
including easements and rights-of-way;
(b)The waiver, if approved, will not negatively impact the historic context of the
immediately surrounding area or the district as a whole;
(c)The waiver, if approved, will generally meet the spirit and intent of the Community
Plan, Historic Design Guidelines, other adopted city plans and policies, and all applicable requirements
in §§ 153.170 through 153.178;
(d)The waiver is not being requested solely to reduce cost or as a matter of general
convenience;
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(e)The waiver, if approved, will ensure that the development is of equal or greater
development quality with respect to design, material, and other similar development features than
without the waiver;
(f)The requested waiver is better addressed through the waiver rather than an amendment
to the requirements of this chapter; and
(g)The waiver does not have the effect of authorizing any use that is not otherwise
permitted in the applicable zoning district.
(h)The request is the minimum relief necessary to resolve a practical difficulty.
(i)In the event of waivers from determinations of contributing or noncontributing status,
the provisions in § 153.176(K)(2)(b) shall also apply.
(L)Master sign plan.
(1)Purpose and applicability.
(a)The purpose of the master sign plan (MSP) is to define the scope, character, and
aesthetic quality of signs and sign regulations for an individual tenant, multi-tenant building, or
multi-building development; while allowing an additional degree of flexibility and creativity in sign
design and display.
(b)The MSP review is intended to confirm the proposed sign design or comprehensive
sign plan is consistent with the development context, architectural character, and the Historic Design
Guidelines. MSPs are not intended to permit larger or more visible signs, and are not intended to permit
a greater number of signs without consideration of the Historic Design Guidelines.
(c)The MSP allows the ARB the means to evaluate the proposal for its consistency with
§§ 153.170 through 153.178, the Community Plan, Historic Design Guidelines, and other adopted city
plans, and the review criteria, and to consider the proposal within the context of existing and planned
development within the vicinity of the project boundary.
(2)Review procedure.
(a)An application for a MSP shall be submitted in accordance with the provisions of
divisions (L)(3) and (O)(1) of this chapter.
(b)The ARB shall be the required reviewing body for MSPs in Historic Dublin.
(c)The Director shall make a recommendation to the ARB for approval, approval with
conditions, or denial of the MSP application under the criteria of division (L)(4) of this section. The
Director’s recommendation shall be provided prior to the respective public hearing.
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(d)The ARB shall review the MSP application and the recommendation of the Director,
and render its decision based on the criteria of division (L)(4) for approval, approval with conditions,
or denial. A written record of the Board’s decision shall be provided.
(e)The applicant may request additional review meetings with the ARB.
(3)Submittal requirements. It is the intent of these regulations that the MSP shall indicate
general information, sign design standards, and the area of applicability. Information submitted should
be comprehensive enough to enable the ARB to understand the existing site and design concept for the
proposed MSP. The applicant shall submit an application and supplemental materials as outlined in
division (M)(1) and determined by the Director.
(4)Review criteria. The ARB shall render its feedback on an application for a MSP based on
each of the following criteria and the recommendation of the Director.
(a)The MSP is consistent with the Community Plan, Historic Design Guidelines, and other
adopted city plans and policies;
(b)The proposed signs are appropriately sited and scaled to create a cohesive character
that complements the surrounding environment and meets the intent of the architectural requirements of
§ 153.174 Design Standards and the Historic Design Guidelines; and
(c)The proposed signs are not in conflict with public streets, open spaces, utilities, or
rights-of-way, and do not impede the continued provision of services required by the city or other public
agency.
(M)Administrative approval.
(1)Purpose and applicability.
(a)The Director may authorize an Administrative Approval (AA) to an approved FDP or
MP that is required to correct any undetected errors or omissions, address conditions discovered during
the permitting process or construction, or that is necessary to ensure orderly and efficient development.
(b)Any approved AA must be consistent with the intent of the related approved FDP or
MP.
(c)The Director may also authorize an AA to existing structures and associated site
improvements that are necessary to complete ordinary maintenance, refurbishment or Zoning Code
compliance.
(d)The ARB may delegate an AA for landmark buildings and background buildings to the
Director under division (M)(2) of this section.
(e)The applicant may request that an AA be reviewed by ARB.
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(f)When the request does not clearly fit into one of the AA categories, the request will
be reviewed by the ARB.
(2)Administrative approval defined. The following are considered AA’s:
(a)Adjustments to lot lines;
(b)Adjustments to the location and layout of parking lots in conformance with the
regulations herein;
(c)Adjustments of up to 10% in total building floor area or floor plan;
(d)Adjustments to building height up to 10% for no more than 10% of the floorplate of
the highest occupied floor when necessary to accommodate building equipment or features required to
comply with building code;
(e)Substitution of landscaping materials specified in the approved landscape plan;
(f)Redesigning and/or relocating stormwater management facilities;
(g)Relocating fencing, walls (non-historic as identified in the Historical and Cultural
Resources) or screening (including screening walls), when all regulations herein are met;
(h)Changes in building material when a waiver is not required;
(i)Changes in building color, in compliance with the pre-approved historic paint color
palette;
(j)Changes required by outside agencies such as the county, state, or federal departments;
(k)Lighting for residential or commercial buildings/uses that conform to all lighting
regulations herein;
(l)Residential hardscape improvements less than three feet tall;
(m)Landscape (hardscape or vegetative) improvements for commercial projects that do not
involve any other requests and comply with the regulations herein;
(n)Single signs that conform to all sign regulations herein;
(o)Changes to background buildings involving windows, doors, or roofing;
(p)Replacement awnings for residential or commercial buildings/uses that conform to all
regulations herein;
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(q)Commercial outdoor furniture that conforms to all regulations herein;
(r)Screening of HVAC or other equipment that does not materially change the architecture
of the building;
(s)Other modifications deemed appropriate by the Director that do not alter the basic
design or any specific conditions imposed as part of the original approval.
(3)Review procedure.
(a)An application for an AA shall be made in accordance with the provisions of divisions
(M)(4) and (O)(1) of this section.
(b)The Director shall be the required reviewing body for applications for an AA.
(c)The Director shall review the request after receiving a complete application and make
a decision to approve, approve with conditions, or deny an AA application under the criteria of division
(M)(5) of this section. The Director’s decision shall be provided to the applicant in writing.
(d)The Director may determine that an AA is most appropriately heard by the ARB, based
on scope and/or project details if it meets one of the following reasons:
1.A unique feature is proposed that is otherwise not covered by division (M)(2) of
this section;
2.A unique feature is proposed that the Director determines will materially change
the architecture of the building in question;
3.The application raises complex issues, including that the proposal is of such
magnitude that it has a detrimental effect on the approved development or there are neighborhood or
community wide effects.
4.Other factors staff determines are most appropriately heard by the ARB.
(e)If denied, or approved with conditions, the applicant shall be given the opportunity to
revise the request in response to the Director's comments and resubmit for further consideration.
(f)Requests not meeting the requirements for an AA shall require the filing and approval
of a new application for a FDP, MP or other application as applicable, in accordance with this section.
(g)Decisions may be appealed to ARB.
(4)Submittal requirements. It is the intent of these regulations that an application for an AA
provides sufficient information to ensure general conformity to the applicable provisions of this code and
the approved FDP or MP, and to evaluate whether the AA should be granted under division (O)(2) and
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(O)(5). The information should be sufficiently detailed to enable the Director to understand the existing
site and the AA request for the proposed project or a portion thereof. The applicant shall submit an
application and supplemental materials as outlined (O)(1) and determined by the Director.
(5)Review criteria. The Director shall make his or her decision on an application for a
proposed AA based on all of the following criteria:
(a)Adjustments to lot lines do not create additional lots, required setbacks and/or RBZs
are maintained, and the boundaries to any approved PDP, FDP, or MP are not altered;
(b)Adjustments to the location and layout of parking lots maintain the perimeter setbacks,
yards, buffers, and required parking;
(c)Adjustments for buildings do not alter the character or the use of the originally
approved building, building height(s), or floor plans except as provided for in division (K)(2);
(d)Substitution of landscaping materials shall be of an equal or greater size and quality
as the approved materials;
(e)Redesigned and/or relocated stormwater management facilities shall maintain the
approved general character of said facilities and the approved stormwater capacities;
(f)Relocating fencing, walls, or screening (not including screening walls) shall maintain
the same level and quality of materials and screening;
(g)Modifications to sign location, sign face, and related landscaping and lighting, shall
maintain the approved general sign design, number of signs, and dimensional requirements;
(h)Changes in building material shall be similar to and have the same general appearance
comparable to previously approved material; such changes shall be of equal or higher quality than the
previously approved material;
(i)Changes in color shall be complementary to the architectural design and character of
the building;
(j)The modification is not being requested solely to reduce cost or as a matter of general
convenience; and
(k)The requested modification would be better addressed through the modification rather
than an amendment to the requirements of this chapter or to the approved FDP or MP.
(N)Other applicable approvals.
(1)Conditional uses. The conditional use approval procedures in § 153.236 shall apply in the
Historic Zoning Districts. The PZC is the required reviewing body for Conditional Use applications.
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(2)Zoning map or text amendment. The amendment procedures of § 153.234 shall apply in the
Historic Zoning Districts. In addition, a recommendation from the Board and Director shall be submitted
for consideration by the PZC and City Council.
(3)Preliminary and final plats. Reviews of preliminary and final plats shall be governed by
Chapter 152 of the Dublin Code of Ordinances. In addition, a recommendation from the Board and
Director shall be submitted for consideration by the PZC and City Council.
(4)Special permit. The special permit procedures in § 153.231(G) shall apply in the Historic
Zoning Districts.
(5)Zoning variance. The zoning variance procedures in § 153.231(H) shall apply in the
Historic Zoning Districts. In addition, a recommendation from the Director shall be submitted for
consideration by the Board of Zoning Appeals, and for City Council in the instance of a use variance.
(6)Public tree permit. The tree permit requirements of § 153.134(G) shall apply in the Historic
Zoning Districts.
(O)General provisions.
(1)Applications.
(a)Each application required by this section shall be made in writing on a form provided
by the city and shall be accompanied by the fee as established by City Council.
(b)Applications shall include all information required by the city, unless deemed
unnecessary by the Director based on the nature and scale of the proposed development. No application
shall be accepted and processed by the city until it is deemed complete by the Director. If found to be
incomplete, the Director shall inform the applicant of any additional materials required to certify that
the application is complete.
(c)After acceptance of a complete application, the Director and/or required reviewing
body may request additional materials if deemed necessary to evaluate the proposal.
(d)No application for a FDP that has been denied by the ARB shall be resubmitted for a
period of one year from the date of the decision, unless permitted by the Director after a demonstration
by the applicant of a change of circumstances from the previous application that may reasonably result
in a different decision.
(e)The Director may approve the simultaneous review of applications required by this
subchapter and/or a subdivision plat required by the code, if the Director determines that simultaneous
review will not adversely impact the achievement of the purpose and intent of this subchapter. The
provisions of § 153.176(G) and (H) govern relative to the filing of a combined PDP and FDP.
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(f)Where public reviews are required by this subchapter, a written notice of the public
meeting shall be sent, not less than ten days prior to the meeting, to the applicant, property owner, and
owners of parcels of land within 300 feet of the subject parcel(s), as listed on the County Auditor's
current tax list. The notice shall, at a minimum, indicate the property that is the subject of the request,
describe the nature of the request, the time, date and location of the meeting at which the application will
be considered, and indicate when and where written comments will be received concerning the request.
(2)Decisions.
(a)Any application required to be reviewed under this section shall be approved, approved
with conditions, or denied by the required reviewing body based on the applicable review criteria as
provided in this section and other applicable provisions of this chapter. The recommending body and
required reviewing body shall state the reasons for their decisions in the minutes and provide a written
record of the decision.
(b)Prior to reaching a decision, if the required reviewing body determines that an
application does not meet the applicable review criteria as provided in this section and other applicable
provisions of this chapter, but determines that the application could meet those criteria with modifications
that could not be reasonably conditioned, the applicant may request that the decision on the application
be postponed to provide the opportunity to make those modifications.
(c)The ARB shall apply the standards and guidelines within the context of a site to either
grant waivers or place conditions of approval that impose additional restrictions. In considering waivers
or conditions that impose additional restrictions, the ARB shall consider the historic context of the
immediately surrounding area and the district as a whole.
(d)Following the approval of a FDP or MP, the applicant may proceed with the process
for obtaining a certificate of zoning plan approval (CZPA) and building permit (BP), consistent with the
approval as granted. All construction and development under any BP shall comply with the approved
FDP and MP, and any other approval, as applicable.
(3)Certificate of zoning plan approval. A CZPA issued by the Director verifying compliance
with all applicable zoning requirements is required prior to modification, extension, or alteration of sites
and structures, and/or change of use in the Historic Zoning Districts.
(4)Code administration. The ARB may evaluate and monitor the application of the
requirements and standards of §§ 153.170 through 153.178 by the Director. The ARB may advise the
Director as to whether it finds that the requirements or standards (including requests for an AA) are
being applied correctly, and recommend to City Council any changes needed to better implement the
Community Plan, Historic Design Guidelines, and other related policy and regulatory documents adopted
by the city.
(5)Duration of approvals.
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(a)Because the review of an informal application is non-binding on the city and does not
result in a decision by the ARB, the comments made during the informal application review do not
expire. However, if the applicant makes any material change in the informal application following the
review, the applicant should not assume that the previous informal review comments remain applicable
to the revised application.
(b)An approved CP shall be valid for a period of no more than one year. If an application
has not been filed for a PDP for at least a portion of the site within that one-year period, then the CP
shall no longer be valid. A new CP application shall be required in accordance with the requirements
of this chapter.
(c)An approved PDP shall be valid for a period of no more than two years. If a FDP
application for at least a portion of the site has not been filed within that two-year period, then the PDP
shall no longer be valid. A new PDP application shall be required in accordance with this chapter.
(d)An approved FDP shall be valid for a period of no more than two years. If a building
permit and/or CZPA has not been filed for at least a portion of the project within the two-year period,
the FDP shall no longer be valid. A new FDP application shall be required in accordance with this
chapter.
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Zoning Regulations § 153.176
1.For an approved FDP, the applicant may request a one-time timeframe extension
for one year by the Director, if the applicant has documented in writing one of the following:
a.Finance issue that would alter the expected FDP timeline;
b.Delay in acquiring a required building or utility permit necessary to carry out
the provisions of the FDP;
c.Presence of an environmental or other public safety issue;
d.Other unique reasons deemed as permissible by the Director.
(e)An approved MP shall be valid for a period of no more than two years. If a building
permit and/or CZPA for at least one portion of the site has not been filed within that two-year period,
then the MP shall no longer be valid. A new MP application shall be required in accordance with this
chapter.
(f)Abandonment.
1.Once a final approval is granted by the required reviewing body, if the Director
of Building Standards determines that work has been abandoned for a continuous period of six months,
the approval shall lapse and cease to be in effect.
2.The Director of Building Standards shall make the determination of abandonment
based on the presence of one or more of the following conditions:
a.Removal of construction equipment or supplies;
b.Expiration of an active building permit issued by the city;
c.Evidence of a failure to maintain the resource, such as overgrown weeds,
failure to secure buildings, broken windows, or other evidence of lack of maintenance;
d.Other actions documented by the Director of Building Standards and/or
Director evidencing an intent to abandon the construction of the project.
3.Once the Director of Building Standards makes a determination of abandonment,
if a new application is not submitted within 90 days from the date of the determination, the owner shall
restore the site to its previous condition, and/or remove any structures or other evidence of work on the
site, within 180 days from the date of the determination of abandonment. If the owner fails to restore
the site to its previous condition within 180 days, the city may take any and all actions necessary to
restore the site to its previous condition, including removing any structures or other evidence of work,
and the costs of removal shall be assessed against the property.
(Ord. 03-21, passed 2-22-21; Am. Ord. 65-23, passed 12-11-23; Am. Ord. 49-24, passed 11-18-24)
2025 S-56 300A
§ 153.177 Dublin - Land Usage
§ 153.177 PROCEDURES FOR HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION, EXPANDING THE
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW DISTRICT, AND ESTABLISHING LANDMARKS.
(A)Requests to establish or remove an area, property, or resource not included in a Historic Zoning
District, or Appendix G, or to designate an individual property or site as a landmark for protection, or
to remove or otherwise change a designation, may be initiated by the ARB or the owner of the proposed
property. Upon initiation of the request by the ARB, the owner shall be notified by the city by registered
mail of the request. The notification shall include a request for the owner’s written comments and written
consent for designation.
(B)In the event the owner(s) written consent to the proposed designation for the resource is not
received, the ARB shall schedule a public hearing on the proposed designation with notice as provided
for ARB hearings. In addition, the ARB shall cause the notice to be published in a newspaper of general
circulation of the city.
(C)In considering the designation of any area, place, building, structure, or similar object in the
city as a landmark, preservation site, or for inclusion in a Historic Zoning District or Appendix G, the
ARB shall consider the proposal in terms of the following criteria prior to making a recommendation to
the Planning and Zoning Commission:
(1)In character, interest or value as part of the development, heritage or cultural characteristics
of the City of Dublin, State of Ohio, or United States.
(2)Its location as a site of a significant historic event.
(3)Its identification with a person who is significantly contributed to the culture and
development of the region.
(4)Its exemplification of the cultural, economic, social, or historic heritage of the region.
(5)Its portrayal of the environment of a group of people in an era of history characterized by
a distinctive architectural style.
(6)Its embodiment of distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type or specimen, or
the embodiment of distinctive styling features, or an example of skilled craftsmanship which characterize
a building and/or outbuilding.
(7)Its identification as the work of an architect or master builder whose individual work has
influenced the development of the region.
(8)Its embodiment of elements of architectural design, detail, materials, or craftsmanship
which represent a significant architectural innovation.
(9)The effect of the designated area on the surrounding areas, and the projected development
of the community.
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Zoning Regulations § 153.239
(G)Building permit. A building permit may be obtained only for the development in accordance
with the approved plot plan.
(H)Change in use following conditional use. When an approved conditional use in a building is
replaced with a similar use also considered a conditional use in the zoning district, planning staff has the
authority to approve the change in use. This authority is only applicable to uses within the same use
category approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission, and does not allow new conditional use
categories to be approved by planning staff.
(1)The Director shall report approved conditional use changes to the Planning and Zoning
Commission. The Director may submit any conditional use request to the Planning and Zoning
Commission if the Director finds that the overall extent and impact of the proposed use should be
reviewed by the Commission.
('80 Code, § 1131.03) (Ord. 101-90, passed 11-19-90; Am. Ord. 88-98, passed 11-2-98; Am. Ord.
117-03, passed 1-20-04; Am. Ord. 01-24, passed 3-11-24)
§ 153.237 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW TEAM.
The Administrative Review Team shall be created and carry out the responsibilities as provided in
§ 153.066 within the Bridge Street Corridor districts and § 153.042 within the Innovation Districts.
(Ord. 19-12, passed 4-23-12)
§ 153.238 (RESERVED)
§ 153.239 FEES FOR CONDITIONAL USES, VARIANCES, AND SPECIAL PERMITS.
(A)Fees for conditional uses and variances. All fees shall be consistent with the fee schedule as
amended by Am. Ord. 122-94.
(B)Fees for variances and special permits. A fee as set forth from time to time by ordinance shall
be paid to the municipality for each application for a variance or special permit to cover the necessary
administrative and advertising costs.
('80 Code, §§ 1129.06, 1129.08) (Ord. 21-70, passed 7-13-70; Am. Ord. 101-90, passed 11-19-90; Am.
Ord. 88-98, passed 11-2-98)
Editor's Note:
A copy of the most recent ordinance establishing current city fees and service charges is available
at city offices during normal business hours.
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§ 153.999 Dublin - Land Usage
§ 153.999 PENALTY.
(A)In the event any violation of this chapter is committed, for which no specific penalty is
otherwise provided, the owner or owners of the building or premises upon which the violation has been
committed, any architect, builder or contractor who assists in the commission of such violation and any
person, firm or corporation who violates or assists in the violation of any of the provisions of this
chapter or who fails to comply herewith or with any requirement hereof, who builds in violation of any
statement, plan, submitted and approved hereunder, or whoever constructs, reconstructs, alters, or
modifies any exterior architectural feature, site, or sign now or hereafter in the Historic District, in
violation of this chapter shall, for each and every violation for noncompliance, be guilty of a minor
misdemeanor. Each day during which a violation or noncompliance occurs shall constitute a separate
offense. ('80 Code, §§ 1123.99, 1183.04(e), 1191.99) (Ord. 45-89, passed 6-19-89; Ord. 25-93, passed
9-13-93)
(B)Non-permitted demolition of sites, structures, or objects subject to Architectural Review Board.
In cases where a violation has occurred that resulted in the non-permitted demolition, partial demolition,
or irreparable alteration of historic sites, structures, or objects for which a Board Order of the
Architectural Review Board is required, the convicted person shall be guilty of a fourth-degree
misdemeanor and subject to a mandatory minimum fine of $250, which shall not be suspended, for each
offense.
(C)Anyone who operates a helicopter, or allows operation of a helicopter in violation of the
provisions of § 153.094 shall, upon conviction, pay a fine of not more than $500 for each violation.
(D)Violation of §§ 153.140 - 153.147 shall constitute a fourth degree misdemeanor punishable per
day per occurrence. Nothing herein shall prevent the City from taking such other lawful action, including
civil actions at law or equity, including temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions and
permanent injunctions, as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violations. A separate and distinct
violation shall be deemed to have occurred for each protected tree unlawfully removed and/or not
replaced in violation of any of the sections aforesaid.
('80 Code, § 1184.05(f)) (Ord. 101-90, passed 11-19-90; Am. Ord. 95-96, passed 10-5-98; Am. Ord.
23-22, passed 6-13-22)
[Appendix A begins on Page 323]
2025 S-56 318
Acquisition and Disposal of Real Property 14WWW
Ord. No.Date Description
52-23 11-27-23 Authorizing the City Manager to
execute and accept necessary
conveyance documents and
contract to acquire certain property
interests from SKS Bright Road,
LLC, from a parcel located at 4025
Bright Road, identified as Franklin
County Parcel Number 273-
008609-00, for the public purpose
of constructing and improving
roadway infrastructure, which shall
be open to the public without
charge.
53-23 11-27-23 Authorizing the City Manager to
execute and accept necessary
conveyance documents and
contract to acquire certain property
interests from Stephen T.
Newcomb, from a parcel located at
3985 Bright Road, identified as
Franklin County Parcel Number
273-008606-00, for the public
purpose of constructing and
improving roadway infrastructure,
which shall be open to the public
without charge.
54-23 11-27-23 Authorizing the City Manager to
execute and accept necessary
conveyance documents and
contract to acquire certain property
interests from S & K Real
Property, LLC, from a parcel
located at 38700 Bright Road for
the public purpose of constructing
and improving roadway
infrastructure, which shall be open
to the public without charge.
2024 S-55
14XXX Dublin - Table of Special Ordinances
Ord. No.Date Description
55-23 11-27-23 Authorizing the City Manager to
execute and accept necessary
conveyance documents and
contract to acquire certain property
interests from Village at Inverness
Condominium Association, from a
parcel located along the south side
of Bright Road, for the public
purpose of constructing and
improving roadway infrastructure,
which shall be open to the public
without charge.
56-23 11-27-23 Authorizing the City Manager to
execute and accept necessary
conveyance documents and
contract to acquire certain property
interests from BRC II, LLC and
Bishop Campbell Frederick of the
Catholic Diocese, from a parcel
located at the corner of Emerald
Parkway and Bright Road
identified as Franklin County
Parcel Number 273-008380 for the
public purpose of constructing and
improving roadway infrastructure,
which shall be open to the public
without charge.
16-24 7-1-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
enter into a real estate purchase
agreement for certain property
owned by Steele Land Company,
6500 Dublin Park Drive, LLC and
Faye D. Cox, as trustee of the
Shepherd Irrevocable Trust dated
March 12, 2021, located in
Franklin County, Ohio, and
Madison County, Ohio.
2025 S-56
Acquisition and Disposal of Real Property 14YYY
Ord. No.Date Description
26-24 7-1-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
execute and accept necessary
conveyance documents and
contracts to acquire a 0.034-acre
fee simple warranty deed for
right-of-way, without limitation to
existing access rights, from Gerald
Spero, from the property located at
6477 Sawmill Road, for the public
purpose of constructing roadway
improvements and a sidewalk,
which will be open to the public
without charge.
27-24 7-1-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
execute and accept necessary
conveyance documents and
contracts to acquire a 0.049-acre
fee simple warranty deed for
right-of-way, without limitation to
existing access rights, and a 0.040
acre temporary construction and
grading easement, from Ohio State
University Physicians, Inc., from
the property located at 3900
Stoneridge Lane, for the public
purpose of constructing roadway
improvements, and a shared use
path, which will be open to the
public without charge.
28-24 7-1-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
execute and accept necessary
conveyance documents and
contracts to acquire a 0.077-acre
fee simple warranty deed for
right-of-way, without limitation to
existing access rights, and a 0.066
acre temporary construction and
grading easement, from GFS
Merger III, LLC, from the
2025 S-56
14ZZZ Dublin - Table of Special Ordinances
Ord. No.Date Description
28-24 (Cont’d)property located at 3907 West
Dublin Granville Road, for the
public purpose of constructing
roadway improvements, and a
shared use path, which will be
open to the public without charge.
2025 S-56
Agreements 16MMMMMM
Ord. No.Date Description
Res. 87-23 12-11-23 Authorizing the City Manager to
execute a grant agreement with the
Ohio Department of Development.
Res. 88-23 12-11-23 Authorizing the City Manager to
enter into a contract with the Board
of Health of the Franklin County
General Health District.
Res. 89-23 12-11-23 Authorizing the City Manager to
enter into contracts with George J.
Igel & Co., Inc.
Res. 01-24 2-5-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
enter into contracts with Strawser
Paving Company, Inc.
Res. 02-24 2-5-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
enter into contracts with Complete
Clearing, Inc.
Res. 03-24 2-26-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
execute an intergovernmental
agreement with the Franklin
County Commissioners.
Res. 04-24 3-25-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
enter into contracts with
Chemcote, Inc.
Res. 05-24 2-26-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
enter into contracts with Decker
Construction Company.
Res. 07-24 2-26-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
enter into a three year contract
with O’Neil Tents.
Res. 10-24 3-11-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
enter into a collective bargaining
agreement with Fraternal Order of
Police - Ohio Labor Council.
2025 S-56
16NNNNNN Dublin - Table of Special Ordinances
Ord. No.Date Description
Res. 12-24 3-25-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
enter into a three-year contract
with Creative Coach Company.
Res. 13-24 3-25-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
enter into a contract with
Professional Paving Services.
Res. 14-24 3-25-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
enter into contracts with Strawser
Paving Company.
Res. 15-24 3-25-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
enter into intergovernmental
agreement with the Franklin
County Engineer and the Drainage
Engineer’s Office, and the
Washington Township Board of
Trustees.
Res. 17-24 4-22-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
enter into contracts with Strawser
Paving Company, Inc.
Res. 18-24 4-22-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
enter into contracts with Strawser
Paving Company, Inc.
Res. 19-24 4-22-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
enter into contracts with Jagger
Construction LLC.
Res. 20-24 4-22-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
enter into an intergovernmental
agreement with the Franklin
County Engineers Office.
Res. 21-24 4-22-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
enter into contract with Joseph
Tree Service.
2025 S-56
Agreements 16OOOOOO
Ord. No.Date Description
Res. 25-24 5-20-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
enter into contracts with R&R
Lawncare & Landscaping, LLC.
Res. 26-24 5-20-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
enter into an intergovernmental
agreement with the Franklin
County Engineer’s Office.
Res. 27-24 5-20-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
enter into contracts with Brian
Bros. Painting & Restoration,
LLC.
Res. 28-24 6-3-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
enter into a letter of agreement
with the Ohio Power Company.
Res. 32-24 6-17-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
enter into contract modifications
with Dublink Development
Company L.L.C.
25-24 7-1-24 Authorizing the execution of an
economic development agreement
with Fallback GP LLC.
Res. 33-24 7-1-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
enter into a contract with Dublin
City Schools.
Res. 34-24 7-1-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
enter into a collective bargaining
agreement with Teamster Local
Union 413.
Res. 35-24 7-1-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
enter into contracts with The
Ruhlin Company.
Res. 36-24 7-1-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
enter into contracts with Janco,
LLC.
2025 S-56
16PPPPPP Dublin - Table of Special Ordinances
Ord. No.Date Description
Res. 37-24 7-1-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
enter into contracts with Janco,
LLC.
47-24 11-18-24 Authorizing the execution of an
economic development agreement
with CSD Dublin LLC.
52-24 - -Authorizing the execution of an
economic development agreement
with Everhart Financial Group,
Inc.
53-24 12-9-24 Authorizing the execution of an
amended and restated economic
development agreement with Ohio
Health Corporation.
Res. 67-24 12-9-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
enter into an intergovernmental
agreement with Washington
Township.
Res. 68-24 12-9-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
enter into a letter of agreement
with the Ohio Power Company.
Res. 69-24 12-9-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
enter into a letter of agreement
with the Ohio Bell Telephone
Company d/b/a AT&T.
Res. 70-24 12-9-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
enter into a letter of agreement
with Cogeco US (OH) LLC d/b/a
Breezeline.
Res. 71-24 12-9-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
enter into a letter of agreement
with Spectrum Mid-America,
LLC.
2025 S-56
Annexation and Detachment of Territory 22E
Ord. No.Date Description
110-14 12-8-14 2.7 +/- acres in Washington
Township, Franklin County
113-14 12-8-14 2.0 +/- acres on Dublin Road in
Washington Township, Franklin
County (effective 1-27-15)
85-15 - -16.0 +/- acres in Washington
Township, Franklin County
(effective 2-2-16)
26-17 5-22-17 47.366 +/- acres in Jerome
Township, Union County
63-17 9-25-17 2.9 +/- acres from Washington
Township, Franklin County
87-17 1-9-18 44.0 +/- acres in Jerome
Township, Union County
72-18 11-5-18 12.0 +/- acres from Washington
Township, Franklin County
28-19 6-24-19 4.816 +/- acres from Jerome
Township, Union County
44-19 9-23-19 1.29 +/- acres from Jerome
Township, Union County
02-20 2-10-20 11.0 +/- acres from Washington
Township, Franklin County
03-20 2-10-20 Petitioning the Board of County
Commissioners of Union County to
adjust the boundary lines of Jerome
Township so as to exclude territory
that, as a result of annexation, now
lies within the corporate
boundaries of the City of Dublin
(Ord. 28-19 and Ord. 44-19)
2020 S-48
22F Dublin - Table of Special Ordinances
Ord. No.Date Description
01-21 2-8-21 4.998 +/- acres from Jerome
Township, Union County
07-21 3-22-21 Petitioning the Board of County
Commissioners of Union County to
adjust the boundary lines of Jerome
Township so as to exclude that
territory that, as a result of
annexation, now lies within the
corporate boundaries of the City of
Dublin
38-24 10-21-24 Annexing 161.8 acres, more or
less, of property from Washington
Township, Franklin County to the
City of Dublin
39-24 10-21-24 Annexing 79 acres, more or less,
of property from Darby Township,
Madison County to the City of
Dublin
40-24 11-4-24 Annexing 104.5 acres, more or
less, of property from Washington
Township, Franklin County to the
City of Dublin
2025 S-56
Dedication and Plat Approval 24K
Ord. No.Date Description
Res. 09-24 3-11-24 Accepting a final plat for the
subdivision of 9.09 acres to
establish 27 single-family lots, two
public rights-of-way, and 0.31
acres of public open space for
Avondale Woods, Section 2 (Case
22-027FP).
Res. 22-24 4-22-24 Accepting the final plat for the
subdivision of 11.37 acres to
establish 30 single-family lots,
three public rights-of-way, and
2.29 acres of public open space for
Ayrshire Farms (Case 21-115FP).
Res. 47-24 9-9-24 Accepting a final plat for Towns
on the Parkway, Section 3, located
within the Bridge Street District
(Case 23-092FP).
2025 S-56
24L Dublin - Table of Special Ordinances
Easements 36UUUU
Ord. No.Date Description
49-23 (Cont’d)general easements for highway
purposes with reservation of
access, and a temporary right-of-
way easement from the Village at
Inverness Professional Office
Condominium, from two parcels
located at the corner of Bright
Road and Sawmill Road.
50-23 11-27-23 Appropriate a warranty deed with
reservation of access, a general
easement for highway purposes
with reservation of access, and a
temporary right-of-way easement
from Miller Investments, Co., an
Ohio General Partnership, from the
property located at the corner of
Bright Road and Sawmill Road
identified as Franklin County
Parcel Number 273-009469-00.
51-23 11-27-23 Appropriate a warranty deed with
reservation of access, and a general
easement for highway purposes
with reservation of access, from
Realty Income Corporation, a
Delaware Corporation, from the
property located at 7135 Sawmill
Road parcel identified as Franklin
County Parcel Number
273-008890-00.
60-23 12-11-23 Authorizing the City Manager to
execute an easement with property
owner Heather Properties, LLC
along the Indian Run Meadows
Planned Use Development
Corridor.
61-23 12-11-23 Authorizing the City Manager to
execute an easement with property
2024 S-55
36VVVV Dublin - Table of Special Ordinances
Ord. No.Date Description
61-23 (Cont’d)owners Jason and Megan Miller
along the Indian Run Meadows
Planned Use Development
Corridor.
62-23 12-11-23 Authorizing the City Manager to
execute an easement with property
owners Tyler and Elizabeth
Stafford along the Indian Run
Meadows Planned Use
Development Corridor.
30-24 9-16-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
execute and accept necessary
conveyance documents and
contracts to acquire a 0.002-acre
easement from the property located
at 86 South High Street, identified
as Franklin County Parcel Number
273-000086-00 from Robert E.
Benson for the public purpose of
carrying out the South High Street
Utility Burial — Phase 2 Project
(22-018-CIP).
31-24 9-16-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
execute and accept necessary
conveyance documents and
contracts to acquire a 0.003-acre
easement from the property located
at 48-52 South High Street,
identified as Franklin County
Parcel Number 273-000087-00
from Providential Properties, LLC
for the public purpose of carrying
out the South High Street Utility
Burial — Phase 2 Project
(22-018-CIP).
32-24 9-16-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
execute and accept necessary
conveyance documents and
2025 S-56
Easements 36WWWW
Ord. No.Date Description
32-24 (Cont’d)contracts to acquire a 0.002-acre
easement from the property located
at 30 and 32 South High Street,
identified as Franklin County
Parcel Number 273-000008-00
from Corwin Properties, LLC, an
Ohio Limited Liability Company
for the public purpose of carrying
out the South High Street Utility
Burial — Phase 2 Project
(22-018-CIP).
33-24 9-16-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
execute and accept necessary
conveyance documents and
contracts to acquire a 0.002-acre
easement from the property located
at 24 South High Street, identified
as Franklin County Parcel Number
273-000056-00 from J & E Price,
LLC for the public purpose of
carrying out the South High Street
Utility Burial — Phase 2 Project
(22-018-CIP).
34-24 9-16-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
execute and accept necessary
conveyance documents and
contracts to acquire a 0.047-acre
easement from the property located
at 224 South High Street, identified
as Franklin County Parcel Number
273-012301-00 from Timothy R.
Greenhalgh and Angela A.
Greenhalgh for the public purpose
of carrying out the South High
Street Utility Burial — Phase 2
Project (22-018-CIP).
35-24 9-16-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
execute and accept necessary
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36XXXX Dublin - Table of Special Ordinances
Ord. No.Date Description
35-24 (Cont’d)conveyance documents and
contracts to acquire a 0.035-acre
easement from the property located
at 200 South High Street, identified
as Franklin County Parcel Number
273-012300-00 from Floyd Tackett
and Sharon Ann Slone Tackett for
the public purpose of carrying out
the South High Street Utility Burial
— Phase 2 Project (22-018-CIP).
54-24 12-9-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
execute and accept necessary
conveyance documents and
contracts to acquire a 0.044-acre
easement from the property located
at 158 South High Street, identified
as Franklin County Parcel Number
273-000067-00 from Karen L.
Strauss, trustee of the Karen L.
Strauss Declaration of Trust dated
October 4, 2004 and as amended
March 10, 2015 for the public
purpose of carrying out the South
High Street Utility Burial — Phase
2 Project (22-018-CIP).
55-24 12-9-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
execute and accept necessary
conveyance documents and
contracts to acquire a 0.030-acre
easement from the property located
at 156 South High Street, identified
as Franklin County Parcel
Numbers 273-000078-00 &
273-013090-00 from Amy
Elizabeth Bechert, trustee of the
Amy Elizabeth Bechert Trust dated
the 18th day of September, 1998
for the public purpose of carrying
out the South High Street Utility
Burial — Phase 2 Project
(22-018-CIP).
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Easements 36YYYY
Ord. No.Date Description
56-24 12-9-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
execute and accept necessary
conveyance documents and
contracts to acquire a 0.029-acre
utility easement and a 0.051-acre
sanitary sewer easement from the
property identified as Franklin
County Parcel Number
273-013083-00 from Deborah S.
Steele for the public purpose of
carrying out the South High Street
Utility Burial — Phase 2 Project
(22-018-CIP).
57-24 12-9-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
execute and accept necessary
conveyance documents and
contracts to acquire a 0.023-acre
utility easement and a 0.040-acre
sanitary sewer easement from the
property located at 138 South High
Street, identified as Franklin
County Parcel Number
273-000063-00 from M & D
Partners, LLC for the public
purpose of carrying out the South
High Street Utility Burial — Phase
2 Project (22-018-CIP).
58-24 12-9-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
execute and accept necessary
conveyance documents and
contracts to acquire a 0.039-acre
utility easement and a 0.053-acre
sanitary sewer easement from the
property located at 126 South High
Street, identified as Franklin
County Parcel Number
273-000085-00 from What's the
Point? Properties, LLC for the
public purpose of carrying out the
South High Street Utility Burial —
Phase 2 Project (22-018-CIP).
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36ZZZZ Dublin - Table of Special Ordinances
Ord. No.Date Description
59-24 12-9-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
execute and accept necessary
conveyance documents and
contracts to acquire a 0.002-acre
easement from the property located
at 76-82 South High Street,
identified as Franklin County
Parcel Number 273-000061-00
from Bavelis Family, LLC for the
public purpose of carrying out the
South High Street Utility Burial —
Phase 2 Project (22-018-CIP).
60-24 12-9-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
execute and accept necessary
conveyance documents and
contracts to acquire a 0.004-acre
easement from the property located
at 66 South High Street, identified
as Franklin County Parcel Number
273-000074-00 from Karmi
Capital, LLC for the public
purpose of carrying out the South
High Street Utility Burial — Phase
2 Project (22-018-CIP).
61-24 12-9-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
execute and accept necessary
conveyance documents and
contracts to acquire a 0.001-acre
easement from the property located
at 54 South High Street, identified
as Franklin County Parcel Number
273-000097-00 from 54S High
LLC for the public purpose of
carrying out the South High Street
Utility Burial — Phase 2 Project
(22-018-CIP).
62-24 12-9-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
execute and accept necessary
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Easements 36AAAAA
Ord. No.Date Description
62-24 (Cont’d)conveyance documents and
contracts to acquire a 0.005-acre
easement from the property located
at 55 South Riverview Street,
identified as Franklin County
Parcel Number 273-000048-00
from Angela Kne and Michael Kne
for the public purpose of carrying
out the South High Street Utility
Burial — Phase 2 Project
(22-018-CIP).
63-24 12-9-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
execute and accept necessary
conveyance documents and
contracts to acquire a 0.002-acre
easement from the property located
at 38 South High Street, identified
as Franklin County Parcel Number
273-000072-00 from Lucky Duck
Investments, LLC for the public
purpose of carrying out the South
High Street Utility Burial — Phase
2 Project (22-018-CIP).
64-24 12-9-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
execute and accept necessary
conveyance documents and
contracts to acquire a 0.002-acre
easement from the property located
at 38 South High Street, identified
as Franklin County Parcel Number
273-000072-00 from Lucky Duck
Investments, LLC for the public
purpose of carrying out the South
High Street Utility Burial — Phase
2 Project (22-018-CIP).
65-24 12-9-24 Authorizing the City Manager to
execute and accept necessary
conveyance documents and
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36BBBBB Dublin - Table of Special Ordinances
Ord. No.Date Description
65-24 (Cont’d)contracts to acquire a 0.110-acre
temporary easement from the
property located at 195 South
Riverview Street, identified as
Franklin County Parcel Number
273-000081-00 from William
Stephen Easterday Jr. for the
public purpose of carrying out the
South High Street Utility Burial —
Phase 2 Project (22-018-CIP).
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Leases of Real Property 42E
Ord. No.Date Passed Description
Res. 46-22 9-26-22 Executing an amended ground
lease with KSM Columbus LLC
related to the Golf Club of Dublin
and extending the terms of the
current lease agreement.
Res. 77-23 10-23-23 Authorizing the City Manager to
execute a renewal of a parking
lease agreement with Dublin
Community Church.
Res. 06-24 2-26-24 Accepting the highest and best bid
of $351 per acre submitted by
Kelly Walton for a farmland lease.
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42F Dublin - Table of Special Ordinances
Vacating Streets and Alleys 46A
Ord. No.Date Description
86-02 6-17-02 Vacating the northern five feet of
Trails End Drive, located north of
Summitview Road
102-02 8-12-02 Repeals Ordinance No. 86-02
47-05 8-15-05 Vacating 3.575 acres, more or
less, of Perimeter Loop Road
located west of Avery Road and
south of Perimeter Drive
81-06 1-9-07 Vacating High School Road as a
public road
60-12 10-8-12 Vacating a portion of the Four
Fives LLC bikepath easement
granted to the city in 2007
51-13 6-24-13 Vacating 0.489 acres, more or
less, of Drake Road as a public
road in the city.
33-16 9-12-16 Vacating a 0.069 acres, more or
less, of Dale Drive as a public road
in the city.
37-17 6-26-17 Vacating 0.418 acres, more or
less, of former Tuswell Drive
right-of-way in the city.
39-17 6-26-17 Vacating 0.27 acres, more or less,
of a portion of Tuller Ridge Drive
and of New Dale Drive in the city.
07-19 3-18-19 Vacating 0.013 acres, more or
less, of public right-of-way in the
city.
14-24 6-17-24 Vacating 0.223 acres, more or
less, of Dan Sheri Avenue.
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46B Dublin - Table of Special Ordinances
Zoning Map Changes 72UU
Ord. No.Date Description
35-22 (Cont’d)a developed site for religious or
public assembly. The site is located
on the east side of Frantz Road,
north of Parkcenter Avenue (Case
22-009Z/PDP).
34-23 9-11-23 Establishing the Bridge
Street/Riverside Drive Business
District.
46-24 12-9-24 Rezoning approximately 0.913
acres on both sides of N.
Riverview Street, south of North
Street and north of Wing Hill Lane
from HD-HR, Historic District —
Historic Residential and HD-HP,
Historic District — Historic Public
to HD-HC, Historic District —
Historic Core (Case 24-1102).
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72VV Dublin - Table of Special Ordinances
Bonds 99
Ord. No.Date Passed Description
06-22 (Cont’d)improving the municipal
waterworks system by upgrading
the existing Tartan West Booster
Station, adding a water quality
monitoring unit to the Post Road
Booster Station, replacing water
lines and installing water line
extensions, together with all
incidental work and related
appurtenances thereto.
07-22 3-21-22 Providing for the issuance and sale
of bonds in the maximum
aggregate principal amount of
$2,850,000 for the purpose of
paying the costs of refunding
bonds previously issued by the city
for the purpose of paying the costs
of various public infrastructure
projects.
08-22 3-21-22 Providing for the issuance and sale
of bonds in the maximum principal
amount of $5,700,000 for the
purpose of improving the
municipal parks and recreation
system by paying a portion of the
costs of constructing the Riverside
Crossing Park, together with all
incidental work and related
appurtenances thereto.
37-23 10-9-23 Providing for the issuance and sale
of bonds in the maximum principal
amount of $1,000,000 for the
purpose of paying the costs of
improving the municipal sanitary
sewer system by extending certain
sewer lines, repairing and lining
certain existing sewer lines,
reducing inflow and infiltration,
2024 S-55
100 Dublin - Table of Special Ordinances
Ord. No.Date Passed Description
37-23 (Cont’d)and installing new sewer lines, new
force mains, a lift station and a
pump station, together with all
incidental work and related
appurtenances thereto.
38-23 10-9-23 Providing for the issuance and sale
of bonds in the maximum principal
amount of $195,000 for the
purpose of paying the costs of
improving the municipal
waterworks system by upgrading
and replacing certain existing water
lines and installing water line
extensions, together with all
incidental work and related
appurtenances thereto.
39-23 10-9-23 Providing for the issuance and sale
of bonds in the maximum principal
amount of $11,000,000 for the
purpose of paying the costs of
acquiring and preparing certain
real property in connection with
the construction of a bridge
crossing over I-270, together with
all incidental work and related
appurtenances thereto.
17-24 7-1-24 Providing for the issuance and sale
of bonds in the maximum principal
amount of $15,300,000 for the
purpose of paying the costs of
acquiring approximately 137 acres
of real property located south of
S.R. 161 and west of Houchard
Road in Madison and Franklin
Counties and bounded generally by
Cosgray Road and Dublin Park
Drive, including buildings and
structures thereon and providing
for the site preparation thereof, all
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Bonds 101
Ord. No.Date Passed Description
17-24 (Cont’d)in support of economic
development and job creation
within the city.
19-24 7-1-24 Providing for the issuance and sale
of bonds in the maximum principal
amount of $8,250,000 for the
purpose of paying the costs of
improving the city’s vehicular
transportation system, including
the Bright Road Corridor and the
Bright Road-Sawmill Road
Interchange, by constructing,
reconstructing, extending, opening,
widening, grading, draining,
curbing, paving and resurfacing,
and site preparation, installing
sanitary sewer, storm sewer and
water improvements, signage and
signalization, turn lanes, sidewalks
and bikeways, streetscaping,
landscaping and aesthetic
improvements, and acquiring
interests in real estate therefor,
together with all incidental work
and related appurtenances thereto.
20-24 7-1-24 Providing for the issuance and sale
of bonds in the maximum principal
amount of $1,500,000 for the
purpose of paying the costs of
improving the city’s vehicular and
pedestrian transportation system
within and serving the Northern
Historic Dublin Area, including
but not limited to Riverview
Village, North Riverview Street
and North Street between certain
termini, by rehabilitating,
renovating, redeveloping and
constructing pedestrian pathways,
bridge stairways and related site
2025 S-56
102 Dublin - Table of Special Ordinances
Ord. No.Date Passed Description
20-24 (Cont’d)preparation, streetscaping,
landscaping and aesthetic
improvements, installing parallel
trunk sewers, and acquiring
interests in real estate therefor,
together with all incidental work
and related appurtenances thereto.
21-24 7-1-24 Providing for the issuance and sale
of bonds in the maximum principal
amount of $2,675,000 for the
purpose of paying the costs of
improving the municipal sanitary
sewer system by extending certain
sewer lines, repairing and lining
certain existing sewer lines,
reducing inflow and infiltration,
and installing new sewer lines, new
force mains, a lift station and a
pump station, together with all
incidental work and related
appurtenances thereto.
22-24 7-1-24 Providing for the issuance and sale
of bonds in the maximum principal
amount of $910,000 for the
purpose of paying the costs of
improving the municipal
waterworks system by upgrading
and replacing certain existing water
lines and installing water line
extensions, together with all
incidental work and related
appurtenances thereto.
23-24 7-1-24 Providing for the issuance and sale
of bonds in the maximum principal
amount of $2,800,000 for the
purpose of paying the costs of
constructing a bridge crossing over
I-270, together with all incidental
work and related appurtenances
thereto.
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Bonds 103
Ord. No.Date Passed Description
24-24 7-1-24 Providing for the issuance and sale
of bonds in the maximum
aggregate principal amount of
$5,605,000 for the purpose of
paying the costs of refunding
bonds previously issued by the city
for the purpose of paying the costs
of various public infrastructure.
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104 Dublin - Table of Special Ordinances
History References to Ohio Revised Code 5
R.C. Section Code Section
2913.11 131.19
2913.21 131.20
2913.31 131.29
2913.33 131.21
2913.41 131.23
2913.42 131.24
2913.43 131.25
2913.44 132.09
2913.441 132.10
2913.45 131.26
2913.47 131.17
2913.51 131.27
2913.61(B) - (E)131.12
2913.71 131.13
2915.01 134.01
2915.02(A) - (G), (K)134.02
2915.03 134.03
2915.04 134.04
2915.05 134.05
2915.06 134.14
2915.061 134.14
2915.09 134.06
2915.091 134.10
2915.092 134.11
2915.093 134.12
2915.094 134.13
2915.10 134.07
2915.11 134.08
2915.12 134.09
2915.13 134.12
2915.14 134.15
2917.03 132.01
2917.031 132.01
2917.04 132.01
2917.12 132.04
2917.13 132.05
2917.14 132.12
2917.21 135.11
2917.211 133.20
2917.31 132.06
2917.32 132.07
2919.22(A) - (E), (H)135.08
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6 Dublin - Parallel References
R.C. Section Code Section
2919.24 135.19
2919.25 135.15
2919.27 135.16
2921.01 136.01
2921.13 136.02
2921.21 136.03
2921.22 136.04
2921.23 136.05
2921.31 136.06
2921.32 136.07
2921.33 136.08
2921.331(A)-(C), (E), (F)70.02
2921.42 136.09
2921.43 136.10
2921.44 136.11
2921.45 136.12
2921.51 132.11
2923.02 130.09
2923.03 130.10
2923.11 93.20
2923.1211(B), (C)137.10
2923.1212 137.10
2923.126 137.10
2923.15 137.03
2923.19 137.05
2923.201 137.11
2923.211 137.07
2925.01 138.01
2925.11 138.03
2925.12 138.04
2925.13(A) - (C), (F)138.05
2925.14 138.11
2925.141 138.11
2925.31 138.06
2925.32(B)(4), (D)(2), (F), (G)138.10
2925.33 138.10
2925.34 138.14
2925.36(A) - (C)138.07
2925.37(A), (G)138.12
2925.55 138.13
2925.56 138.13
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History References to Ohio Revised Code 7
R.C. Section Code Section
3743.01 93.20
3743.45 93.23
3743.54 93.21
3743.64(C) - (G)93.22
3743.65(A) - (E), (G), (H)93.23
3743.80 93.24
3743.99(C), (F), (H)93.99
3767.13(A)94.06
3767.29 94.01
3780.36 138.02
3780.99 138.02
3781.55 133.05
4301.01 111.01
4301.22 111.07
4301.244 111.01
4301.62 111.09
4301.63 111.06
4301.633 111.06
4301.634 111.06
4301.637 111.03
4301.64 111.08
4301.65 111.10
4301.99(A)111.09, 111.10, 111.99
4301.99(B)111.99
4301.99(C)111.99
4301.99(D)111.99
4301.99(E)111.99
4301.99(F)111.99
4301.99(H)111.99
4301.99(I)111.99
4301.99(J)111.10
4303.202(D)(2)111.04
4303.208(C)111.04
4303.25 111.02
4303.99(D)111.04
4501.01(TT)75.09
4503.11(A), (D)71.09
4503.111(A), (B), (C)71.09
4503.12(D)71.09
4503.21 71.09
4505.18 71.08
4506.01 72.110
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8 Dublin - Parallel References
R.C. Section Code Section
4506.011 72.111
4506.03(A) - (C)72.112
4506.04 72.113
4506.12(I), (J)72.113
4506.15 72.114
4506.20 72.115
4507.02(A)71.01
4507.03 71.01
4507.30 71.04
4507.35 71.06
4507.99(E)71.05
4507.99(F)71.03
4509.102 136.02
4510.037(J)71.18
4510.04 71.18, 71.20, 71.21, 71.22
4510.11 71.18
4510.111 71.18
4510.12(A), (B)71.19(A)
4510.12(D)71.19(C)
4510.12(E)71.19(D)
4510.14 71.20
4510.16 71.21
4510.21 71.22
4511.01(A)70.01
4511.01(B)70.01
4511.01(C)70.01
4511.01(D)70.01
4511.01(E)70.01
4511.01(F), (FFF)70.01
4511.01(G)70.01
4511.01(H)70.01
4511.01(I)70.01
4511.01(J)70.01
4511.01(K)70.01
4511.01(L)70.01
4511.01(M)70.01
4511.01(N)70.01
4511.01(O)70.01
4511.01(P)70.01
4511.01(Q)70.01
4511.01(T)70.01
4511.01(U)70.01
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History References to Ohio Revised Code 9
R.C. Section Code Section
4511.01(V)70.01
4511.01(W)70.01
4511.01(X)70.01
4511.01(Y)70.01
4511.01(Z)70.01
4511.01(BB)70.01
4511.01(CC)70.01
4511.01(DD)70.01
4511.01(EE)70.01
4511.01(FF)70.01
4511.01(GG)70.01
4511.01(HH)70.01
4511.01(JJ)70.01
4511.01(KK)70.01
4511.01(LL)70.01
4511.01(MM)70.01
4511.01(NN)70.01
4511.01(OO)70.01
4511.01(PP)70.01
4511.01(QQ)70.01
4511.01(RR)70.01
4511.01(SS)70.01
4511.01(TT)70.01
4511.01(UU)70.01
4511.01(XX)70.01
4511.01(YY)70.01
4511.01(ZZ)70.01
4511.01(AAA)70.01
4511.01(BBB)70.01
4511.01(CCC)70.01
4511.01(EEE)70.01
4511.01(GGG)70.01
4511.01(HHH)70.01
4511.01(III)70.01
4511.01(KKK)70.01
4511.01(LLL)70.01
4511.01(MMM)70.01
4511.01(NNN)70.01
4511.01(OOO)70.01
4511.01(PPP)70.01
4511.01(QQQ)70.01
4511.01(RRR)70.01
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10 Dublin - Parallel References
R.C. Section Code Section
4511.01(WWW)70.01
4511.01(XXX)70.01
4511.01(YYY)70.01
4511.03 72.033
4511.031 70.33
4511.04 70.04
4511.041 70.04, 70.05
4511.05 70.06
4511.051 70.08
4511.12(A), (B)70.23
4511.121(A)-(E)70.23
4511.13 70.25
4511.131 70.26
4511.132 70.31
4511.14 70.27
4511.16 70.29
4511.17 70.30
4511.18 70.32
4511.203 71.05
4511.205 72.065
4511.21(A)-(G), (O), (P)73.15
4511.211(A)-(F)73.15
4511.213(A)-(E)72.052
4511.214 73.05
4511.215 73.05
4511.216 73.05
4511.22(A), (D)73.16
4511.23 73.17
4511.24 73.18
4511.25 72.001
4511.251 73.19
4511.26 72.002
4511.27 72.003
4511.28 72.004
4511.29 72.005
4511.30 72.006
4511.31 72.007
4511.32 72.008
4511.33 72.009
4511.34 72.010
4511.35 72.011
4511.36 72.012
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History References to Ohio Revised Code 10A
R.C. Section Code Section
4511.37 72.014
4511.38 72.015
4511.39 72.016
4511.40 72.017
4511.41 72.030
4511.42 72.031
4511.43 72.032
4511.431 72.036
4511.44 72.035
4511.441 72.037
4511.45 72.034
4511.451 72.038
4511.452 72.081
4511.46 72.075
4511.47 72.076
4511.48 72.077
4511.481 72.082
4511.49 72.078
4511.491 72.084
4511.50 72.079
4511.51 72.080
4511.511 72.083
4511.512 72.085
4511.513 72.086
4511.52 75.01
4511.521 75.09
4511.522 75.10
4511.53 75.02
4511.54 75.03
4511.55(B), (C), (D)75.04
4511.56 75.05
4511.60 72.055
4511.61 72.098
4511.62 72.096
4511.63 72.098
4511.65 70.24
4511.66 76.10
4511.661 76.05
4511.67 76.29
4511.70(A), (B), (D)72.050
4511.70(C)76.06
4511.701 72.059
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10B Dublin - Parallel References
R.C. Section Code Section
4511.71 72.051
4511.712 72.057
4511.714 72.051
4511.72(A), (B)72.052
4511.73 72.053
4511.74 72.054
4511.75 72.020
4511.82 72.062
4511.84 72.063
4511.99 70.99
4511.991 70.99
4513.02(A), (H)74.01
4513.03 74.02
4513.04 74.03
4513.05 74.04
4513.06 74.05
4513.07 74.06
4513.071 74.24
4513.08 74.07
4513.09 74.08
4513.10 74.09
4513.11 74.10
4513.111 74.10
4513.112 74.10
4513.113 74.10
4513.114 74.10
4513.115 74.10
4513.12 74.11
4513.13 74.12
4513.14 74.13
4513.15 74.14
4513.16 74.15
4513.17 74.16
4513.171 74.16
4513.19 74.17
4513.20 74.18
4513.21 74.19
4513.22 74.20
4513.23 74.21
4513.24 74.22
4513.263 74.27
4513.29 74.45
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R.C. Section Code Section
4513.30 74.23
4513.31 74.47
4513.32 74.46
4513.34 74.40
4513.361 70.09
4513.66 70.10
4513.68 70.10
4513.99 74.09, 74.18, 74.23, 74.45, 74.46, 74.47,
76.12
4519.01 75.20
4519.02 75.25
4519.20 75.21
4519.40 75.22
4519.401 73.05
4519.41 75.23
4519.44 75.24
4519.46 75.26
4549.05 70.48
4549.08 71.11
4549.081(B), (C)70.23
4549.11(A), (B)71.09
4549.12(A), (B)71.09
4549.20 74.30
4933.18 131.28
4933.19 131.28
4999.02 72.099
4999.04 72.096
5577.05 74.42
5577.11 74.44
5577.15 74.46
5577.99(C)74.42
5577.99(E)74.44
5589.08 74.49
5589.081 74.50
5589.21 72.095
5589.99(B)74.49, 74.50
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10D Dublin - Parallel References
References to Ordinances 50E
Ord. No.Date Passed Code Section
64-98 6-1-98 T.S.O., Table II
65-98 6-1-98 T.S.O., Table II
66-98 6-1-98 T.S.O., Table II
67-98 6-1-98 T.S.O., Table II
31-98 7-6-98 T.S.O., Table X
69-98 7-6-98 T.S.O., Table II
72-98 8-10-98 150.230, 150.231, 150.999
73-98 7-6-98 T.S.O., Table II
74-98 7-6-98 T.S.O., Table II
76-98 7-6-98 T.S.O., Table II
78-98 7-6-98 T.S.O., Table I
79-98 8-10-98 T.S.O., Table II
80-98 8-10-98 T.S.O., Table II
81-98 8-10-98 T.S.O., Table II
82-98 8-10-98 T.S.O., Table I
84-98 8-10-98 T.S.O., Table II
86-98 9-8-98 T.S.O., Table IX
89-98 9-8-98 T.S.O., Table I
92-98 8-10-98 T.S.O., Table VII
95-98 9-8-98 T.S.O., Table II
96-98 9-8-98 T.S.O., Table XI
97-98 9-8-98 T.S.O., Table XI
98-98 9-8-98 T.S.O., Table XI
101-98 9-8-98 T.S.O., Table XI
104-98 9-8-98 T.S.O., Table XI
106-98 9-8-98 T.S.O., Table II
108-98 9-8-98 T.S.O., Table XI
109-98 9-8-98 T.S.O., Table XI
32-98 9-21-98 T.S.O., Table X
99-98 9-21-98 T.S.O., Table II
102-98 9-21-98 91.27
103-98 9-21-98 T.S.O., Table II
111-98 9-21-98 T.S.O., Table II
95-96 10-5-98 153.140 - 153.148, 153.999
94-98 10-5-98 T.S.O., Table VI
112-98 10-5-98 T.S.O., Table III
30-98 10-19-98 T.S.O., Table X
113-98 10-19-98 T.S.O., Table III
114-98 10-19-98 T.S.O., Table II
115-98 10-19-98 T.S.O., Table VII
116-98 10-19-98 T.S.O., Table II
88-98 11-2-98 153.002, 153.027 - 153.030, 153.236,
153.239
2017 S-41
50F Dublin - Parallel References
Ord. No.Date Passed Description
123-98 11-16-98 T.S.O., Table II
125-98 11-16-98 T.S.O., Table XI
118-98 12-7-98 35.80 - 35.84
122-98 12-7-98 T.S.O., Table II
126-98 12-7-98 T.S.O., Table II
131-98 12-7-98 T.S.O., Table II
134-98 12-7-98 T.S.O., Table II
132-98 1-5-99 T.S.O., Table I
133-98 1-5-99 153.031
01-99 1-5-99 T.S.O., Table I
03-99 1-5-99 T.S.O., Table II
7-99 2-1-99 T.S.O., Table I
13-99 2-1-99 T.S.O., Table II
14-99 2-1-99 T.S.O., Table I
06-99 2-16-99 T.S.O., Table X
10-99 2-16-99 35.95 - 35.108
11-99 2-16-99 T.S.O., Table II
12-99 2-16-99 T.S.O., Table II
21-99 2-16-99 T.S.O., Table I
15-99 3-1-99 32.70 - 32.78 (Repealed)
22-99 3-1-99 T.S.O., Table II
23-99 3-1-99 T.S.O., Table II
25-99 3-15-99 T.S.O., Table II
26-99 3-1-99 T.S.O., Table II
27-99 3-15-99 T.S.O., Table II
28-99 3-15-99 T.S.O., Table II
29-99 3-15-99 Adopting Ordinance
70-98 4-19-99 T.S.O., Table X
05-99 4-19-99 T.S.O., Table X
47-99 5-3-99 T.S.O., Table II
52-99 5-3-99 151.04
56-99 5-3-99 T.S.O., Table II
30-99 5-17-99 T.S.O., Table X
50-99 5-17-99 31.07
51-99 5-17-99 31.08
53-99 5-17-99 T.S.O., Table II
55-99 5-17-99 T.S.O., Table II
49-99 6-7-99 T.S.O., Table V
62-99 6-21-99 T.S.O., Table II
63-99 6-21-99 T.S.O., Table II
67-99 6-21-99 Ch. 120
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References to Ordinances 50Q
Ord. No.Date Passed Description
99-03 9-2-03 Adopting Ordinance
100-03 9-15-03 T.S.O. III
103-03 9-15-03 T.S.O. II
104-03 9-15-03 T.S.O. V
108-03 3-15-04 T.S.O. X
109-03 3-15-04 T.S.O. X
111-03 9-15-03 T.S.O. II
114-03 11-3-03 T.S.O. II
115-03 11-3-03 T.S.O. II
116-03 11-17-03 35.01 - 35.15
117-03 1-20-04 153.236
118-03 4-19-04 T.S.O. X
119-03 3-15-04 T.S.O. X
123-03 11-17-03 T.S.O. II
124-03 11-3-03 T.S.O. II
125-03 12-15-03 T.S.O. II
126-03 12-15-03 35.80 - 35.84
130-03 12-15-03 T.S.O. II
139-03 12-15-03 T.S.O. II
140-03 12-15-03 T.S.O. II
141-03 1-5-04 T.S.O. II
142-03 1-5-04 T.S.O. II
144-03 6-21-04 T.S.O. X
146-03 6-21-04 T.S.O. X
03-04 1-20-04 71.19
01-04 2-2-04 33.47
02-04 1-5-04 T.S.O. II
06-04 3-1-04 T.S.O. II
07-04 2-2-04 151.04, 151.21
10-04 3-1-04 T.S.O. II
11-04 3-1-04 76.02
12-04 3-1-04 35.83, 93.03, 93.80, 150.193
15-04 3-1-04 T.S.O. I
16-04 3-15-04 T.S.O. II
17-04 3-15-04 T.S.O. II
18-04 3-1-04 T.S.O. II
19-04 3-15-04 T.S.O. VIII
20-04 3-15-04 T.S.O. I
21-04 4-5-04 T.S.O. VIII
23-04 4-5-04 T.S.O. XI
24-04 4-5-04 T.S.O. XI
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50R Dublin - Parallel References
Ord. No.Date Passed Description
25-04 4-19-04 35.84
31-04 5-17-04 T.S.O. II
32-04 5-3-04 T.S.O. II
33-04 5-3-04 T.S.O. II
34-04 5-3-04 Adopting Ordinance
35-04 5-17-04 T.S.O. II
37-04 6-21-04 137.02, 137.04
39-04 6-21-04 T.S.O. II
40-04 6-21-04 T.S.O. II
41-04 6-21-04 T.S.O. VIII
42-04 6-21-04 T.S.O. VIII
43-04 6-21-04 76.01
44-04 6-21-04 T.S.O. I
45-04 7-6-04 T.S.O. I
46-04 6-21-04 T.S.O. II
47-04 8-2-04 T.S.O. III
48-04 8-2-04 T.S.O. II
50-04 8-16-04 T.S.O. III
52-04 11-15-04 94.10 - 94.17, 94.99
53-04 8-2-04 T.S.O. II
54-04 8-2-04 T.S.O. XI
55-04 8-2-04 T.S.O. XI
56-04 9-7-04 Chapter 32, Appendix
57-04 9-7-04 T.S.O. II
58-04 8-16-04 T.S.O. II
59-04 8-16-04 T.S.O. II
60-04 9-20-04 T.S.O. II
61-04 9-20-04 T.S.O. II
62-04 9-20-04 T.S.O. II
63-04 9-20-04 T.S.O. II
64-04 9-20-04 T.S.O. II
65-04 9-20-04 T.S.O. II
66-04 9-20-04 153.155
66-04 10-4-04 T.S.O. II
67-04 10-4-04 T.S.O. II
68-04 10-18-04 T.S.O. II
70-04 10-18-04 T.S.O. II
71-04 10-4-04 T.S.O. II
72-04 10-18-04 Adopting Ordinance
74-04 12-13-04 T.S.O. X
75-04 11-15-04 T.S.O. II
76-04 11-1-04 T.S.O. II
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References to Ordinances 50W
Ord. No.Date Passed Description
50-07 8-6-07 153.021
51-07 8-6-07 T.S.O. X
52-07 8-6-07 T.S.O. II
53-07 8-20-07 T.S.O. III
54-07 8-20-07 T.S.O. II
56-07 9-4-07 99.01 - 99.10 (Repealed), 99.99
(Repealed)
57-07 9-4-07 153.019, 153.021 - 153.031, 153.033,
153.096
59-07 8-6-07 T.S.O. VIII
60-07 8-20-07 T.S.O. X
61-07 8-6-07 T.S.O. I
62-07 8-6-07 T.S.O. I
63-07 8-6-07 T.S.O. I
64-07 8-6-07 T.S.O. I
65-07 8-6-07 T.S.O. I
66-07 8-20-07 Adopting Ordinance
67-07 12-10-07 T.S.O. X
68-07 9-4-07 T.S.O. X
69-07 9-4-07 T.S.O. I
70-07 9-4-07 T.S.O. I
71-07 9-17-07 T.S.O. X
72-07 9-17-07 T.S.O. X
74-07 10-1-07 T.S.O. II
75-07 10-7-07 T.S.O. I
78-07 10-1-07 T.S.O. II
79-07 9-17-07 Adopting Ordinance
80-07 10-15-07 T.S.O. I
81-07 10-15-07 T.S.O. II
82-07 10-15-07 T.S.O. II
85-07 11-5-07 76.01
86-07 11-5-07 73.02
89-07 11-19-07 100.01 - 100.08
90-07 12-10-07 35.80 - 35.84
91-07 11-19-07 T.S.O. X
94-07 12-10-07 51.64, 51.66, 52.06, 52.07
95-07 1-2-08 153.053
96-07 1-22-08 153.026, 153.028, 153.031, 153.032,
153.033, 153.074, 153.212
01-08 1-2-08 T.S.O. I
02-08 1-22-08 T.S.O. I
03-08 1-22-08 T.S.O. II
04-08 1-22-08 T.S.O. I
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50X Dublin - Parallel References
Ord. No.Date Passed Description
05-08 1-22-08 T.S.O. I
07-08 2-19-08 T.S.O. X
08-08 2-19-08 153.149
09-08 3-3-08 T.S.O. III
10-08 2-19-08 Adopting Ordinance
11-08 3-17-08 T.S.O. II
13-08 4-7-08 153.037 - 153.043
14-08 4-7-08 T.S.O. III
16-08 3-17-08 32.75 (Repealed)
17-08 5-5-08 153.072
18-08 4-21-08 T.S.O. II
19-08 4-7-08 T.S.O. I
20-08 4-21-08 T.S.O. II
21-08 5-5-08 T.S.O. V
22-08 4-21-08 T.S.O. I
23-08 4-21-08 T.S.O. I
24-08 4-21-08 T.S.O. I
25-08 4-21-08 T.S.O. I
26-08 4-21-08 T.S.O. I
27-08 5-5-08 T.S.O. I
28-08 5-19-08 153.002, 153.004, 153.018, 153.053,
153.073, 153.090, 153.091, 153.097,
153.098 (Repealed), 153.115, 153.138,
153.148, 153.161, 153.201, 153.203,
153.210, 153.231, Repealing 153.235,
153.237, 153.238
31-08 6-16-08 T.S.O. II
32-08 5-19-08 T.S.O. I
33-08 6-2-08 T.S.O. I
34-08 6-2-08 T.S.O. I
35-08 6-2-08 T.S.O. I
37-08 6-16-08 T.S.O. X
38-08 6-16-08 T.S.O. X
39-08 6-16-08 T.S.O. II
40-08 7-1-08 T.S.O. II
41-08 7-1-08 37.04 (Repealed)
42-08 8-18-08 T.S.O. X
43-08 7-1-08 T.S.O. X
44-08 7-1-08 T.S.O. II
45-08 8-18-08 T.S.O. II
47-08 8-18-08 T.S.O. X
48-08 8-18-08 T.S.O. X
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References to Ordinances 50EE
Ord. No.Date Passed Description
54-12 9-24-12 T.S.O. I
55-12 9-10-12 T.S.O. IV
56-12 9-10-12 T.S.O. IV
57-12 9-10-12 Adopting Ordinance
59-12 9-24-12 T.S.O. I
60-12 10-8-12 T.S.O. IX
61-12 10-8-12 T.S.O. I
62-12 10-22-12 T.S.O. II
63-12 10-22-12 T.S.O. X
64-12 11-5-12 51.66, 52.07
65-12 11-5-12 35.80 - 35.84
66-12 11-5-12 153.002, 153.078 - 153.080, 153.082
69-12 12-10-12 T.S.O. II
70-12 12-10-12 T.S.O. I
71-12 12-10-12 T.S.O. IV
75-12 12-10-12 T.S.O. II
76-12 12-10-12 T.S.O. I
01-13 1-28-13 T.S.O. X
02-13 1-28-13 150.001, 150.002, 150.020, 150.021,
150.189
07-13 2-11-13 T.S.O. V
08-13 2-11-13 T.S.O. I
09-13 2-11-13 T.S.O. II
10-13 2-11-13 T.S.O. II
11-13 2-25-13 T.S.O. III
12-13 2-25-13 T.S.O. III
13-13 - -T.S.O. III
14-13 2-25-13 T.S.O. V
15-13 2-25-13 37.01 - 37.08
16-13 2-25-13 T.S.O. II
17-13 3-11-13 T.S.O. V
19-13 3-25-13 99.01 - 99.11, 99.99
20-13 3-25-13 96.01 - 96.04, 96.15 - 96.28
21-13 3-11-13 Adopting Ordinance
22-13 4-8-13 T.S.O. X
24-13 3-25-13 T.S.O. I
25-13 4-8-13 T.S.O. X
26-13 4-8-13 T.S.O. I
27-13 4-22-13 T.S.O. X
28-13 4-22-13 T.S.O. I
29-13 4-22-13 T.S.O. I
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50FF Dublin - Parallel References
Ord. No.Date Passed Description
30-13 5-6-13 T.S.O. I
31-13 5-6-13 T.S.O. IV
32-13 5-6-13 T.S.O. I
33-13 5-6-13 T.S.O. V
34-13 5-6-13 T.S.O. I
35-13 5-20-13 T.S.O. IV
36-13 5-20-13 T.S.O. IV
38-13 5-20-13 T.S.O. I
39-13 6-10-13 T.S.O. II
41-13 6-10-13 T.S.O. I
42-13 6-10-13 T.S.O. IV
43-13 6-10-13 T.S.O. I
44-13 6-10-13 T.S.O. I
45-13 6-10-13 T.S.O. II
46-13 6-10-13 T.S.O. I
47-13 6-10-13 T.S.O. I
48-13 6-10-13 T.S.O. I
49-13 6-10-13 T.S.O. I
50-13 6-24-13 T.S.O. X
51-13 6-24-13 T.S.O. IX
52-13 6-24-13 T.S.O. VIII
53-13 6-10-13 T.S.O. I
55-13 7-1-13 32.06
57-13 7-1-13 T.S.O. IV
59-13 7-1-13 T.S.O. I
62-13 7-1-13 T.S.O. IV
68-13 8-12-13 T.S.O. I, T.S.O. V
69-13 8-12-13 T.S.O. I, T.S.O. V
70-13 3-10-13 T.S.O. X
73-13 9-9-13 Repeals 137.08
75-13 8-26-13 T.S.O. I, T.S.O. V
76-13 8-26-13 T.S.O. V
77-13 10-14-13 T.S.O. VII
78-13 10-28-13 T.S.O. I
79-13 10-14-13 T.S.O. I, T.S.O. V
80-13 10-14-13 T.S.O. I
81-13 11-4-13 T.S.O. II
82-13 11-4-13 35.99, 35.100, 35.102, 35.104 - 35.107
83-13 11-4-13 T.S.O. I
84-13 11-4-13 153.066
87-13 11-18-13 T.S.O. XI
88-13 11-18-13 T.S.O. XI
89-13 11-18-13 T.S.O. XI
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References to Ordinances 50UU
Ord. No.Date Passed Description
07-23 3-27-23 T.S.O. V
08-23 3-27-23 T.S.O. V
09-23 3-27-23 T.S.O. V
12-23 4-24-23 Adopting Ordinance
13-23 5-22-23 T.S.O. II
16-23 7-31-23 T.S.O. I
17-23 7-31-23 T.S.O. I
18-23 7-31-23 T.S.O. I
19-23 7-31-23 T.S.O. I
20-23 7-31-23 T.S.O. I
21-23 7-31-23 T.S.O. I
22-23 7-31-23 T.S.O. V
23-23 7-31-23 T.S.O. I
24-23 7-31-23 T.S.O. I
25-23 7-31-23 T.S.O. II
26-23 7-31-23 T.S.O. II
27-23 7-31-23 T.S.O. II
28-23 8-14-23 T.S.O. II
29-23 8-14-23 T.S.O. II
30-23 8-28-23 T.S.O. II
31-23 9-11-23 T.S.O. I
32-23 9-11-23 153.002, 153.071, 153.074
33-23 9-11-23 T.S.O. II
34-23 9-11-23 T.S.O. X
37-23 10-9-23 T.S.O. XI
38-23 10-9-23 T.S.O. XI
39-23 10-9-23 T.S.O. XI
40-23 10-23-23 T.S.O. I
41-23 10-23-23 T.S.O. I
42-23 10-23-23 T.S.O. I
43-23 10-23-23 51.64, 52.06
44-23 11-13-23 Adopting Ordinance
47-23 11-27-23 91.12
48-23 11-27-23 T.S.O. V
49-23 11-27-23 T.S.O. V
50-23 11-27-23 T.S.O. V
51-23 11-27-23 T.S.O. V
52-23 11-27-23 T.S.O. I
53-23 11-27-23 T.S.O. I
54-23 11-27-23 T.S.O. I
55-23 11-27-23 T.S.O. I
56-23 11-27-23 T.S.O. I
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50VV Dublin - Parallel References
Ord. No.Date Passed Description
57-23 11-27-23 32.07
58-23 11-27-23 35.95, 35.99
59-23 11-27-23 35.80 - 35.84, 94.21, 94.22
60-23 12-11-23 T.S.O. V
61-23 12-11-23 T.S.O. V
62-23 12-11-23 T.S.O. V
65-23 12-11-23 153.002, 153.170, 153.172 - 153.178, Ch.
153, App. G
66-23 12-11-23 153.074
67-23 12-11-23 T.S.O. II
01-24 3-11-24 153.042, 153.048, 153.053, 153.066,
153.159, 153.236
05-24 4-22-24 91.12
06-24 5-6-24 Adopting Ordinance
08-24 5-20-24 94.10, 121.01, 153.035
09-24 6-3-24 35.130
10-24 6-3-24 35.146
11-24 6-3-24 35.99, 35.100, 35.107
14-24 6-17-24 T.S.O. IX
16-24 7-1-24 T.S.O. I
17-24 7-1-24 T.S.O. XI
19-24 7-1-24 T.S.O. XI
20-24 7-1-24 T.S.O. XI
21-24 7-1-24 T.S.O. XI
22-24 7-1-24 T.S.O. XI
23-24 7-1-24 T.S.O. XI
24-24 7-1-24 T.S.O. XI
25-24 7-1-24 T.S.O. II
26-24 7-1-24 T.S.O. I
27-24 7-1-24 T.S.O. I
28-24 7-1-24 T.S.O. I
29-24 9-9-24 Repeals 32.60 - 32.65
30-24 9-16-24 T.S.O. V
31-24 9-16-24 T.S.O. V
32-24 9-16-24 T.S.O. V
33-24 9-16-24 T.S.O. V
34-24 9-16-24 T.S.O. V
35-24 9-16-24 T.S.O. V
38-24 10-21-24 T.S.O. III
39-24 10-21-24 T.S.O. III
40-24 11-4-24 T.S.O. III
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References to Ordinances 50WW
Ord. No.Date Passed Description
41-24 11-18-24 35.80 - 35.84, 94.21, 94.22
44-24 11-18-24 51.64, 52.06
45-24 11-18-24 35.51
46-24 12-9-24 T.S.O. X
47-24 11-18-24 T.S.O. II
49-24 11-18-24 153.170, 153.173, 153.174, 153.176
52-24 - -T.S.O. II
53-24 12-9-24 T.S.O. II
54-24 12-9-24 T.S.O. V
55-24 12-9-24 T.S.O. V
56-24 12-9-24 T.S.O. V
57-24 12-9-24 T.S.O. V
58-24 12-9-24 T.S.O. V
59-24 12-9-24 T.S.O. V
60-24 12-9-24 T.S.O. V
61-24 12-9-24 T.S.O. V
62-24 12-9-24 T.S.O. V
63-24 12-9-24 T.S.O. V
64-24 12-9-24 T.S.O. V
65-24 12-9-24 T.S.O. V
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References to Resolutions 73
Res. No.Date Passed Description
40-19 7-29-19 T.S.O. IV
41-19 7-29-19 T.S.O. IV
42-19 8-26-19 T.S.O. IV
45-19 8-26-19 T.S.O. II
46-19 8-26-19 T.S.O. II
48-19 9-23-19 T.S.O. II
49-19 9-23-19 T.S.O. IV
50-19 9-23-19 T.S.O. IV
59-19 11-4-19 T.S.O. IV
62-19 11-18-19 T.S.O. II
63-19 11-18-19 T.S.O. II
64-19 11-18-19 T.S.O. II
67-19 12-2-19 T.S.O. II
68-19 12-2-19 T.S.O. II
69-19 12-2-19 T.S.O. II
70-19 12-2-19 T.S.O. IV
71-19 12-2-19 T.S.O. II
01-20 1-6-20 T.S.O. X
02-20 1-6-20 T.S.O. X
03-20 1-6-20 T.S.O. X
04-20 1-21-20 T.S.O. II
05-20 1-21-20 T.S.O. II
06-20 1-21-20 T.S.O. II
07-20 1-21-20 T.S.O. II
08-20 1-21-20 T.S.O. II
09-20 1-21-20 T.S.O. II
10-20 1-21-20 T.S.O. II
11-20 1-21-20 T.S.O. II
12-20 1-21-20 T.S.O. II
13-20 1-21-20 33.10
16-20 4-24-20 T.S.O. IV
17-20 3-2-20 T.S.O. II
18-20 3-16-20 T.S.O. II
19-20 3-16-20 T.S.O. II
20-20 3-16-20 T.S.O. II
22-20 4-13-20 T.S.O. II
23-20 4-13-20 T.S.O. IV
24-20 4-13-20 T.S.O. IV
26-20 5-26-20 T.S.O. II
27-20 5-26-20 T.S.O. II
28-20 5-26-20 T.S.O. IV
29-20 5-26-20 T.S.O. I
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Res. No.Date Passed Description
30-20 6-8-20 T.S.O. II
31-20 6-8-20 T.S.O. II
32-20 6-22-20 T.S.O. II
33-20 6-22-20 T.S.O. II
35-20 6-22-20 T.S.O. II
36-20 6-22-20 T.S.O. IV
38-20 7-27-20 T.S.O. II
39-20 7-27-20 T.S.O. II
43-20 7-27-20 T.S.O. IV
44-20 8-24-20 T.S.O. II
47-20 9-14-20 T.S.O. II
48-20 9-28-20 T.S.O. II
49-20 9-28-20 T.S.O. VII
50-20 9-28-20 T.S.O. II
62-20 10-12-20 T.S.O. II
63-20 10-12-20 T.S.O. II
64-20 11-9-20 T.S.O. II
65-20 11-9-20 T.S.O. II
69-20 11-16-20 T.S.O. II
72-20 12-7-20 T.S.O. II
74-20 12-7-20 T.S.O. II
01-21 1-4-21 T.S.O. II
02-21 1-19-21 T.S.O. IV
03-21 2-8-21 T.S.O. II
04-21 2-8-21 T.S.O. II
05-21 2-8-21 T.S.O. II
06-21 2-8-21 T.S.O. II
07-21 2-22-21 T.S.O. II
08-21 2-22-21 T.S.O. II
09-21 3-8-21 T.S.O. II
10-21 3-8-21 T.S.O. IV
11-21 3-8-21 T.S.O. II
12-21 3-8-21 T.S.O. II
15-21 3-8-21 T.S.O. II
16-21 3-22-21 T.S.O. IV
17-21 3-22-21 T.S.O. II
18-21 3-22-21 T.S.O. II
19-21 3-22-21 T.S.O. IV
20-21 4-12-21 T.S.O. II
21-21 4-12-21 T.S.O. II
22-21 4-26-21 T.S.O. II
23-21 4-26-21 T.S.O. II
24-21 4-26-21 T.S.O. II
25-21 4-26-21 T.S.O. II
2021 S-50
References to Resolutions 75
Res. No.Date Passed Description
26-21 5-10-21 T.S.O. II
27-21 5-10-21 T.S.O. II
29-21 5-24-21 T.S.O. II
30-21 5-24-21 T.S.O. IV
31-21 5-24-21 T.S.O. IV
32-21 5-24-21 T.S.O. II
33-21 5-24-21 T.S.O. II
35-21 6-14-21 T.S.O. II
36-21 6-14-21 T.S.O. II
37-21 6-28-21 T.S.O. II
38-21 6-28-21 T.S.O. II
39-21 6-28-21 T.S.O. II
40-21 6-28-21 T.S.O. II
41-21 6-28-21 T.S.O. II
42-21 6-28-21 T.S.O. II
43-21 7-26-21 T.S.O. II
44-21 7-26-21 T.S.O. II
45-21 7-26-21 T.S.O. II
46-21 7-26-21 T.S.O. II
48-21 8-16-21 T.S.O. II
49-21 8-16-21 T.S.O. II
51-21 8-30-21 T.S.O. II
54-21 9-27-21 T.S.O. II
55-21 9-27-21 T.S.O. II
56-21 9-27-21 T.S.O. II
57-21 10-11-21 T.S.O. II
59-21 10-25-21 T.S.O. IV
60-21 10-25-21 T.S.O. IV
62-21 11-8-21 T.S.O. II
63-21 11-8-21 T.S.O. IV
64-21 11-8-21 T.S.O. IV
65-21 11-8-21 30.03
66-21 11-8-21 T.S.O. II
68-21 11-15-21 T.S.O. II
69-21 11-15-21 T.S.O. II
70-21 11-15-21 T.S.O. II
71-21 11-15-21 T.S.O. II
73-21 12-6-21 T.S.O. IV
75-21 12-6-21 T.S.O. II
01-22 1-24-22 T.S.O. II
02-22 2-14-22 T.S.O. II
04-22 2-14-22 T.S.O. II
07-22 2-28-22 T.S.O. II
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Res. No.Date Passed Description
38-22 7-25-22 T.S.O. IV
44-22 9-26-22 T.S.O. II
45-22 9-26-22 30.03
46-22 9-26-22 T.S.O. VII
55-22 11-14-22 T.S.O. II
59-22 11-14-22 33.04, 33.43
60-22 11-14-22 T.S.O. II
61-22 12-5-22 T.S.O. II
01-23 1-9-23 T.S.O. II
02-23 1-9-23 T.S.O. II
03-23 1-9-23 T.S.O. II
04-23 1-9-23 T.S.O. II
06-23 1-30-23 T.S.O. II
07-23 1-30-23 T.S.O. IV
08-23 1-30-23 T.S.O. II
09-23 1-30-23 T.S.O. II
10-23 1-30-23 T.S.O. II
11-23 1-30-23 T.S.O. II
12-23 1-30-23 T.S.O. II
13-23 1-30-23 T.S.O. II
14-23 2-13-23 T.S.O. II
15-23 2-13-23 T.S.O. II
17-23 2-27-23 T.S.O. II
22-23 3-13-23 T.S.O. II
23-23 3-13-23 T.S.O. II
24-23 3-27-23 T.S.O. II
25-23 3-27-23 T.S.O. II
30-23 4-10-23 T.S.O. IV
31-23 4-10-23 T.S.O. IV
32-23 4-10-23 T.S.O. II
33-23 4-10-23 T.S.O. II
34-23 4-10-23 T.S.O. II
35-23 4-10-23 T.S.O. II
36-23 4-24-23 T.S.O. II
37-23 4-24-23 T.S.O. II
38-23 5-8-23 T.S.O. II
39-23 5-8-23 T.S.O. II
41-23 5-22-23 T.S.O. II
43-23 5-22-23 T.S.O. II
45-23 6-12-23 T.S.O. I
46-23 6-12-23 T.S.O. I
47-23 6-12-23 T.S.O. I
48-23 6-12-23 T.S.O. I
2023 S-54
References to Resolutions 77
Res. No.Date Passed Description
52-23 6-26-23 T.S.O. II
53-23 6-26-23 T.S.O. II
55-23 6-26-23 T.S.O. II
56-23 7-31-23 T.S.O. II
57-23 7-31-23 Repeals 72.130, 72.131
59-23 7-31-23 T.S.O. II
61-23 9-11-23 T.S.O. II
62-23 9-11-23 T.S.O. II
63-23 9-11-23 T.S.O. II
65-23 9-25-23 T.S.O. VI
66-23 9-25-23 T.S.O. VI
68-23 10-9-23 T.S.O. II
70-23 10-23-23 T.S.O. II
71-23 10-23-23 T.S.O. IV
77-23 10-23-23 T.S.O. VII
80-23 11-13-23 T.S.O. IV
81-23 11-13-23 33.04, 33.41, 33.43, 33.47, 33.50, 33.69,
33.70
82-23 11-27-23 T.S.O. IV
83-23 11-27-23 T.S.O. IV
84-23 11-27-23 T.S.O. IV
85-23 11-27-23 T.S.O. II
87-23 12-11-23 T.S.O. II
88-23 12-11-23 T.S.O. II
89-23 12-11-23 T.S.O. II
01-24 2-5-24 T.S.O. II
02-24 2-5-24 T.S.O. II
03-24 2-26-24 T.S.O. II
04-24 3-25-24 T.S.O. II
05-24 2-26-24 T.S.O. II
06-24 2-26-24 T.S.O. VII
07-24 2-26-24 T.S.O. II
09-24 3-11-24 T.S.O. IV
10-24 3-11-24 T.S.O. II
12-24 3-25-24 T.S.O. II
13-24 3-25-24 T.S.O. II
14-24 3-25-24 T.S.O. II
15-24 3-25-24 T.S.O. II
17-24 4-22-24 T.S.O. II
18-24 4-22-24 T.S.O. II
19-24 4-22-24 T.S.O. II
20-24 4-22-24 T.S.O. II
21-24 4-22-24 T.S.O. II
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Res. No.Date Passed Description
22-24 4-22-24 T.S.O. IV
25-24 5-20-24 T.S.O. II
26-24 5-20-24 T.S.O. II
27-24 5-20-24 T.S.O. II
28-24 6-3-24 T.S.O. II
32-24 6-17-24 T.S.O. II
33-24 7-1-24 T.S.O. II
34-24 7-1-24 T.S.O. II
35-24 7-1-24 T.S.O. II
36-24 7-1-24 T.S.O. II
37-24 7-1-24 T.S.O. II
47-24 9-9-24 T.S.O. IV
61-24 11-18-24 33.04
67-24 12-9-24 T.S.O. II
68-24 12-9-24 T.S.O. II
69-24 12-9-24 T.S.O. II
70-24 12-9-24 T.S.O. II
71-24 12-9-24 T.S.O. II
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ACCIDENTS
Penalty, 73.99
Removal of vehicles after, 70.10
Stopping after accident, 73.30
Stopping after accident involving damage to realty, 73.32
Stopping after accident involving injury to persons or property, 73.31
ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS, JUVENILES ON THE PREMISES OF
PROHIBITED, 133.17
ADULT-USE MARIJUANA (See MARIJUANA, MEDICAL AND ADULT-USE)
ADULTERATING OF OR FURNISHING ADULTERATED FOOD OR CONFECTION, 135.14
AIR BAGS, 74.30
ALARM SYSTEMS
Alarm category determination, 90.02
Appeals, 90.09
Automatic recorded dialing device, 90.04
Certification of charges, 90.08
Chargeable alarm notification, 90.03
Definitions, 90.01
Equipment maintenance and inspection of alarm systems, 90.05
Exemptions, 90.07
Liability of the municipality, 90.06
Penalty, 90.99
Violations, 90.10
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Alcohol vaporizing devices prohibited, 111.10
Definitions, 111.01
Hours of sale or consumption, 111.04
Liquor consumption in motor vehicle, 111.08
Open container prohibited, 111.09
Penalty, 111.99
Permit required, 111.02
Printed warnings to be posted, 111.03
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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (Cont’d)
Purchase, consumption or possession by minor; misrepresentation, 111.06
Sales to and use by underage persons; securing public accommodations, 111.05
Sales to intoxicated persons; restrictions on sales, 111.07
AMUSEMENTS
Bowling; billiards and pool, 112.01
Circuses, menageries, carnivals and the like, 112.02
Mechanical Amusement Devices
Authority of City Manager, 112.28
Definitions, 112.15
Exceptions, 112.27
Gambling prohibited, 112.24
General operating regulations, 112.23
License application, 112.18
License display, 112.20
License fee and term; renewal; transfer, 112.19
License required, 112.16
License suspension or revocation; appeals, 112.26
Operation by minors, 112.25
Parental advisory sticker program, 112.29
Periodic inspection, 112.21
Permitted locations, 112.16
Prizes; awards, 112.22
Penalty, 112.99
ANIMALS
Abandoning animals, 91.03
Animal bites, 91.11
Animals or fowl running at large, 91.01
Coloring rabbits or baby poultry, 91.09
Cruelty to animals; cruelty to companion animals, 91.06
Dangerous animals prohibited; report of escape, 91.10
Dogs
Annual registration of dogs, 91.25
Barking or howling dogs, 91.26
Confinement of dogs, 91.29
Dangerous, 91.29
Debarked or surgically silenced vicious dogs, 91.29
Definitions, 91.28
Form stating dog's prior behavior, 91.28
Rabies immunization, 91.27
Transfer of ownership certificate, 91.28
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ANIMALS (Cont’d)
Hunting prohibited, 91.08
Impounding, 91.02
Killing or injuring animals, 91.04
Nuisance conditions prohibited, 91.07
Outdoor feeding prohibited, 91.12
Penalty, 91.99
Poisoning animals, 91.05
Sexual conduct with an animal, 91.13
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD (See ZONING REGULATIONS)
ARSON, 131.02
Determining property value in arson, 131.03
ASSAULT, 135.03
Negligent assault, 135.04
Vehicular assault, 135.02
BICYCLES AND MOTORCYCLES
Attaching bicycle or sled to vehicle, 75.03
Code application to bicycles, 75.01
Electric bicycles, 75.10
Motorized bicycle operation, equipment and license, 75.09
Operating motorcycle without valid license, 71.19
Parking of bicycle or motorized bicycle, 75.08
Reckless operation, 75.07
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BUILDING REGULATIONS, (Cont'd)
National Electrical Code, (See ELECTRIC CODE)
One, Two and Three-Family Dwelling Code
Adoption by reference, 150.001
Amendments, deletions and additions, 150.002
International Swimming Pool and Spa Code adopted, 150.003
Penalty, 150.999
Property Maintenance Code
Additions, insertions and changes, 150.231
Adoption, 150.230
BUSINESS LICENSING, (See LICENSING; BUSINESS)
CABLE SERVICE AND COMPETITIVE VIDEO SERVICE
Application to incumbent cable providers, 100.08
Definitions, 100.01
Notice requirement, 100.07
PEG origination point, 100.06
VSP access provision, 100.04
VSP Fee, 100.02
Payment requirements, 100.05
VSP Fee notice provision, 100.03
CANNABIS, ADULT USE
Control of, 138.02
Limitations on conduct by individuals, 138.02
CEMETERIES
Driving on cemetery property, 92.02
Fees, 92.01
Penalty, 92.99
CHECKS; PASSING OF BAD, 131.19
CHILD CARE
Misrepresentation relating to provision of, 135.22
CIGARETTES, OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS OR ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCTS;
ILLEGAL DISTRIBUTION OF, 135.17
CITY COUNCIL
Meetings, 30.01
Rules of Order, 30.03
Wards established, 30.02
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CITY MANAGER, 31.02
CITY OFFICIALS
Campaign contribution limits, 31.07
Campaign finance enforcement, 31.09
Campaign finance disclosure, 31.08
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, 31.06
CODE OF ORDINANCES; GENERAL PROVISIONS
Application to future ordinances, 10.03
Captions, 10.04
Code Enforcement Officers, 31.06
Definitions, 10.05
Effective date of ordinances, 10.15
Errors and omissions, 10.10
Interpretation, 10.02
Official time, 10.11
Ordinances repealed, 10.13
Ordinances unaffected, 10.14
Ordinances which amend or supplement code, 10.17
Penalty, 10.99
Reasonable time, 10.12
Reference to offices, 10.09
Reference to other sections, 10.08
Repeal or modification of ordinance, 10.16
Rules of interpretation, 10.06
Section histories, 10.18
Severability, 10.07
Statutory references, 10.18
Title of code, 10.01
COERCION, 135.10
COIN MACHINES; TAMPERING WITH, 131.22
COMMERCIAL DRIVERS, (See also TRAFFIC RULES)
Criminal offenses, 72.114
Definitions, 72.110
Employment of drivers of commercial vehicles, 72.115
Prerequisites to operation of a commercial motor vehicle, 72.112
Prohibitions, 72.113
Use of actual gross weight in lieu of rating, 72.111
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COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER PROGRAM, 32.06
COMPETITIVE VIDEO SERVICE (See CABLE SERVICE)
CONTRACTING AND COMPETITIVE BIDDING
Authority of City Manager, 37.06
Bidding procedures, miscellaneous, 37.08
Competitive bidding and notice requirements, 37.03
Definitions, 37.02
Execution and modification of contracts, 37.05
Exceptions and alternatives to competitive bidding, 37.04
Home rule authority, 37.01
Surplus property, disposal and sale of, 37.07
CONTRIBUTING TO UNRULINESS OR DELINQUENCY OF A CHILD, 135.19
CREDIT CARDS; MISUSE OF, 131.20
CRIMINAL DAMAGING OR ENDANGERING, 131.04
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF, 131.05
CROSSWALKS
Operation of personal delivery device on, 72.086
CURFEW FOR MINORS, 132.08
DAY-CARE CENTERS
Application and fee, 113.03
Definitions, 113.01
License required, 113.02
Minimum requirements, 113.04
Penalty, 113.99
DEBT POLICY
Authorized methods of sale, 35.121
Compliance with annual continuing disclosure requirements, 35.126
Compliance with federal regulations, including arbitrage requirements, 35.125
Conclusion, 35.132
Credit objectives, 35.122
Debt limitations, 35.128
Hiring of underwriters, 35.127
Investment of bond proceeds, 35.124
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DEBT POLICY (Cont’d)
Purpose, 35.120
Refunding debt, 35.123
Sources of revenue to retire debt, 35.129
Structural features of debt, 35.130
Waiver of debt policy, 35.131
DEFRAUD, PRIMA-FACIE EVIDENCE OF PURPOSE TO, 131.23
DEFRAUDING CREDITORS, 131.26
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Auxiliary Police Force, 32.02
Community Service Officer program, 32.06
Enforcement and Education Fund, 32.05
Law Enforcement Custodial Fund, 32.07
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INVESTMENT POLICY (Cont’d)
Pooling of funds, 35.103
Safekeeping and custody, 35.100
Scope, 35.96
Securities
Purchase and sale of, procedures for, 35.107
Sale of prior to maturity, 35.106
Standards of care, 35.98
Statements of compliance, 35.108
LICENSING; BUSINESS
Appeals and review, 110.08
Application for license, 110.02
Date and duration of license, 110.04
Issuance of license, 110.03
License certificate to be displayed, 110.06
License not transferable, 110.05
License required to engage in trade, business or profession, 110.01
Penalty, 110.99
Revocation or suspension, 110.07
LICENSING; MOTOR VEHICLE
Display of license, 71.06
Display of license plates; expired or unlawful plates, 71.09
Driver's license or commercial driver's license required, 71.01
Driving under suspension or in violation of license restriction, 71.18
Driving with temporary instruction permit without licensed driver, 71.03
Failure to reinstate license, 71.22
Financial responsibility law suspension or cancellation, driving under, 71.21
License plates to be unobstructed, 71.10
Nonpayment of judgment suspension, driving under, 71.21
Operating motor vehicle without valid license, 71.19
OVI suspension, driving under, 71.20
Operation or sale without certificate of title, 71.08
Owner or operator allowing another to drive, 71.05
Possession of more than one license prohibited, 71.01
Prohibited acts, 71.04
Use of illegal license plates; transfer of registration, 71.11
LOITERING TO ENGAGE IN SOLICITATION, 133.09
LOW-SPEED VEHICLES, OPERATION RESTRICTED, 73.05
MANAGER; CITY, 31.02
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MANSLAUGHTER
Vehicular manslaughter, 135.02
MARIJUANA, MEDICAL AND ADULT-USE
Cultivation, processing, or retail dispensing of prohibited, 121.02
Definitions, 121.01
Penalty, 121.99
MASSAGE, UNLAWFUL ADVERTISING OF, 133.19
MAYOR, 31.01
MENACING
Aggravated menacing, 135.05
Menacing, 135.07
Menacing by stalking, 135.06
MINI-TRUCKS, OPERATION RESTRICTED, 73.05
MISCONDUCT AT AN EMERGENCY, 132.05
MOTION PICTURE PIRACY, 131.31
Detention of those committing, 131.14
MOTORCYCLES, (See BICYCLES AND MOTORCYCLES)
MUNICIPAL PROPERTY; UNAUTHORIZED USE OF OR TAMPERING WITH, 131.10
NET PROFITS TAXES
Additional penalties, 35.69
Amended returns, 35.72
Applicability; taxable situs; apportionment, 35.62
Assessments against taxpayer, 35.70
Consolidated returns, 35.66
Credits, 35.74
Declaration of estimated taxes, 35.68
Definitions, 35.61
Electronic filing, 35.65
Examination of records and other documents and persons, 35.73
Failure to pay tax, 35.67
Filing net profit taxes; election to be subject to provisions of chapter, 35.60
Filing of annual return; remittance; disposition of funds, 35.64
Information provided to tax administrators; confidentiality, 35.63
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SOLICITING, 133.09
SPEED REGULATIONS
Emergency vehicles excepted from speed limitation, 73.18
Slow speed, 73.16
Speed limitations over bridges, 73.17
Speed limits, 73.15
Street racing, stunt driving and street takeovers prohibited, 73.19
STOLEN PROPERTY, 131.27
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND STREAM PROTECTION
Acceptance of stormwater improvements, 53.130
Appeals, 53.270
Authority, 53.050
Dedication of easements and rights-of-way, 53.100
Definitions, 53.040
Enforcement, 53.150
Erosion and sediment control requirements
Compliance responsibility, 53.340
Construction sites, 53.300
General requirements, 53.310
Standards and criteria for, 53.320
Exemptions, 53.070
General requirements, 53.080
Jurisdiction, 53.030
Maintenance responsibility, 53.140
Penalty, 53.999
Purpose, 53.010
Required approvals, 53.060
Short title, 53.020
Soil erosion and sediment control plan requirements, 53.330
Stormwater design standards, 53.090
Stormwater management plan, 53.110
Application, 53.120
Stream corridor protection zone (SCPZ)
Establishment, 53.200
Facilities prohibited in, 53.230
Inspection of, 53.250
Non-conforming structures or uses in, 53.240
Permitted uses in, 53.210
Prohibited uses in, 53.220
Variances, waivers or exemptions, 53.260
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STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
Conditions precedent to improving streets, 97.07
Conversion of private street to public street, 97.03
Definitions, 97.01
Excavations
Application and cash deposit, 97.36
Opening permit required, 97.35
Restoration of pavement, 97.37
Tracking mud prohibited; clean-up, 97.38
Fences, 97.05
Obstructions
Duty to keep sidewalks in repair and clean of snow and ice, 97.21
Injurious materials placed or dropped on sidewalks, 97.20
Penalty, 97.99
Personal delivery device, operation of on sidewalks and crosswalks, 72.086
Sidewalk construction, 97.06
Street rights-of-way, 97.02
Street signage, 97.04
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
Administration and Enforcement
Amendments, 152.111
Engineers' or surveyors' conflict of interest, 152.115
Plat approval required, 152.112
Restriction on issuance of building or repair permits, 152.113
Restriction on public improvement, 152.114
Variances and exceptions, 152.110
Definitions, 152.002
Final Plat
Acceptance of plat by Council, 152.091
Approval, 152.090
Bond requirements, 152.093
Contents of final plat, 152.094
Filing of the final plat, 152.085
Land dedication for municipality's portion of recreational facilities, 152.087
Open space requirements, 152.086
Parkland acquisition fund, 152.088
Plat approval, 152.095
Required statements, 152.092
Review by engineer, 152.089
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TRANSACTION SCANS, 135.17
TREE PRESERVATION, 153.140 - 153.148
TRESPASS
Aggravated trespass, 131.07
Criminal trespass, 131.06
Vehicle trespass, 131.16
UNAUTHORIZED USE OF PROPERTY OR ACCESS TO COMPUTER SYSTEMS, 131.18
UNDER-SPEED VEHICLES, OPERATION RESTRICTED, 73.05
UNLAWFUL ADVERTISING OF MASSAGE, 133.19
UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED
Complaint procedure, 140.05
Definitions, 140.01
Failure to comply with Dublin subpoena, 140.06
Failure to comply with order of Hearing Officer, 140.07
Failure to pay financial sanctions imposed by the Hearing Officer, 140.08
Unlawful discriminatory employment practices, 140.02
Unlawful discriminatory housing practices, 140.03
Unlawful discriminatory practices in public accommodations, 140.04
UNLAWFUL RESTRAINT, 135.09
UNLAWFUL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH A MINOR, 133.03
UTILITY VEHICLES, OPERATION RESTRICTED, 73.05
VEHICULAR ASSAULT, 135.02
VIEWING BOOTHS DEPICTING SEXUAL CONDUCT, UNLAWFUL OPERATION OF, 133.16
VOYEURISM, 133.06
WATER
Capacity charges, 52.07
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WATER (Cont’d)
Penalty, 52.99
Summitview Road water tap permits limited, 52.04
Water main extensions, 52.02
Water permit fees, 52.05
Water surcharges, 52.06
Water use restrictions, 52.01
Water wells, 52.03
WEAPONS
Concealed handgun licenses, 137.10
Carrying concealed weapons, 137.02
Defaced firearms, 137.14
Definitions, 137.01
Discharging firearms, 137.09
Failure to secure dangerous ordnance, 137.05
Improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle, 137.04
Licenses
Additional restrictions, 137.10
Possession of a revoked suspended, 137.10
Signs prohibiting possession, posting of, 137.10
Underage purchase of firearms or handguns, 137.07
Unlawful transactions in weapons, 137.06
Using weapons while intoxicated, 137.03
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS REGULATIONS
Small Cell Facilities and Wireless Support Structures within the Right-of-Way
Applicability, 99.21
Application required, 99.23
Application review timeframes and process, 99.24
Definitions, 99.22
Purpose and intent, 99.20
Recovery of costs, 99.28
Safety requirements, 99.27
Severability, 99.29
Small cell design guidelines, 99.25
Standard conditions of permit approval, 99.26
Towers and Wireless Communications Facilities
Abandonment of wireless communications facilities, 99.08
Administrative review, 99.06
Applicability, 99.03
Architectural review, 99.11
Conditional use review, 99.07
Definitions, 99.04
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YARD SALES
Application and fee, 119.02
License required, 119.01
Penalty, 119.99
Signs restricted, 119.03
ZONING REGULATIONS
Administration and Enforcement
Administrative Officer, 153.230
Administrative Review Team, 153.237
Amendments, 153.234
Board of Zoning Appeals, 153.231
Certificate of zoning compliance, 153.233
Fees for conditional uses, variances, and special permits, 153.239
Planning and Zoning Commission, 153.232
Procedure for authorizing a conditional use, 153.236
Annexed territories, 153.004
Application, 153.004
Architectural Review
Architectural Review Board, 153.175
Design standards, 153.174
Historic Districts applicability, 153.170
Historic Zoning Districts purpose and intent, 153.171
Maintenance, 153.178
Procedures for Historic District designation, expanding the Architectural Review District, and
establishing landmarks, 153.177
Review and approval procedures and criteria, 153.176
Site development standards, 153.173
Uses, 153.172
Architectural Review District boundaries, Ch. 153, Appendix F
Bridge Street District Districts
BSD districts scope and intent, 153.058
Building types, 153.062
General purpose, 153.057
Lots and blocks, 153.060
Neighborhood standards, 153.063
Open space types, 153.064
Review and approval procedures and criteria, 153.066
Site development standards, 153.065
Street types, 153.061
Uses, 153.059
Definitions, 153.002
Designation and purpose, 153.001
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ZONING REGULATIONS, (Cont'd)
EAZ Innovation
Development approval process (WID), 153.042
District purpose and intent, 153.037
District uses, 153.038
Innovation District requirements, 153.039
Site development requirements, 153.040
Sustainability and development incentives, 153.041
Technology Flex (TF) District, 153.044
General Development Standards
Accessory uses and structures, 153.074
Building setback lines along public rights-of-way or private streets, 153.072
Comprehensive residential and neighborhood improvement, 153.073
General regulation of the arrangement and development of land and structures, 153.070
Lot and yard space requirements, 153.071
Public nuisance regulations, 153.076
Screening of service structures, 153.077
Use of individual sewage treatment and individual water supply, 153.075
Landscaping
Definitions, 153.139
Intent, 153.130
Landscape materials, 153.135
Minimum landscape requirements, 153.133
Plan submission and approval, 153.136
Planting manual, 153.137
Purpose, 153.131
Sites affected, 153.132
Street tree and public tree requirements, 153.134
Variances, 153.138
Lighting, exterior requirements, 153.149
Mixed Use Regional (MUR) Districts
Purpose and intent, 153.045
Review and approval procedures and criteria, 153.048
Site development standards, 153.047
Uses, 153.046
Off-Street Parking and Loading
Compliance required, 153.202
Definitions, 153.200
Driveways, 153.210
Interpretation and calculation, 153.201
Joint uses, 153.203
Landscaping and perimeter requirements, 153.209
Lighting, striping and traffic control, 153.206
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ZONING REGULATIONS, (Cont'd)
Off-Street Parking and Loading (Cont’d)
Maneuvering and drive-in stacking areas, 153.208
Minimum number of loading spaces required, 153.211
Minimum number of parking spaces required, 153.212
Parking in residential districts, 76.13, 153.207
Surfacing and maintenance, 153.205
Wheel stops, 153.204
Outlying Historic Properties Map, Ch. 153, Appendix G
Penalty, 153.999
Planned Development Districts
Definitions, 153.056
Establishment of, 153.052
Plan approval criteria, 153.055
Procedures, 153.053
Purpose and application, 153.050
Status of previously approved Planned Development Districts, 153.051
Submission requirements, 153.054
Property perimeter requirements, Ch. 153, Appendix A
Recommended trees, Ch. 153, Appendix E
Residential appearance requirements, 153.190
Scope, 153.003
Sight triangles, Ch. 153, Appendix C
Signs
Abandoned signs, 153.161
Fees and maintenance, 153.160
General requirements for temporary and permanent signs, 153.156
Permanent signs, 153.157
Permanent signs not requiring a permit, 153.155
Permit required, 153.151
Prohibited sign locations, 153.154
Prohibited signs, 153.153
Purpose, 153.150
Signs with special conditions, 153.159
Submittal requirements for sign permits, 153.152
Table of height, area and setback requirements, 153.162
Temporary signs, 153.158
Special Districts
Excavation and quarry regulations, 153.112
Exceptional Use District regulations, 153.114
Flood plain regulations, 153.111
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ZONING REGULATIONS, (Cont'd)
Special Districts (Cont’d)
Oil and Gas District regulations, 153.113
Special districts and regulations adopted, 153.110
Special Permits
Appeals, 153.093
Communication towers for communication distribution systems, 153.096
Dish antennae, 153.095
Heliports, 153.094
Outdoor seasonal plant display, 153.099
Portable structures and temporary uses, 153.097
Powers and duties of the Board of Zoning Appeals, 153.092
Purpose, 153.090
Special permit required, 153.091
Tree preservation
Appeals, 153.148
Construction activities, 153.145
Definitions, 153.141
Emergencies, 153.147
Penalty, 153.999
Permit, 153.143
Plan, 153.144
Pre-construction activities, 153.142
Requirements, 153.140
Tree replacements, 153.146
Vehicle overhang, Ch. 153, Appendix D
Vehicular use area perimeter requirements, Ch. 153, Appendix B
Zoning District Regulations
Central Business District, 153.030
Central Community Commercial District, 153.029
Community Commercial District, 153.028
Designation of zoning districts, 153.016
General Industrial District, 153.033
Interpretation of zoning district boundaries, 153.017
Limited Industrial District, 153.032
Limited Suburban Residential District, 153.021
Medical or adult-use marijuana, cultivation, processing, or retail dispensing of prohibited in all
districts, 153.035
Neighborhood Commercial District, 153.027
Office, Laboratory and Research District, 153.034
R-3 Suburban Residential District, 153.022
R-4 Suburban Residential District, 153.023
Restricted Industrial District, 153.031
Restricted Suburban Residential District, 153.020
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