47-03 Ordinance RECORD OF ORDINANCES
Dayton Legal Blank, Ina Form No. 30043
Ordinance No. 47-03 Passed 20
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 31.06 OF
THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
WHEREAS, currently, t he City of Dublin Codified Ordinances do not permit Code
Enforcement officers to enforce parking restrictions on public property; and
WHEREAS, the City has public parking areas with parking restrictions; and
WHEREAS, these public parking restrictions have been enforced solely by City police
officers; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to have Code Enforcement Officers enforce parking
restrictions in public parking areas,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Council, of the City of Dublin,
State of Ohio, ~ of the elected members concurring that:
Section 1. That Section 31.06 of the Dublin Codified Ordinances be revised to read as
follows:
SECTION 31.06 CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
(A) Code Enforcement Officers may be commissioned by the City Manager. Code
Enforcement O fficers a re r esponsible f or t he e nforcement o f t he C ity C odified
Ordinances, including but not limited to, the Zoning Code, Property Maintenance
Code, Animal Regulations, Parking Regulations and Health and Safety
Regulations. Code Enforcement Officers may issue citations for minor
misdemeanor and unclassified minor offenses only. Code Enforcement Officers
do not have arrest powers or the right to carry weapons. Any such commission
may be terminated by the City Manager.
(B) The City Manager may commission other employees as deemed necessary to
effectively administer this section.
Section 2. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the
earliest date permitted by law.
Passed this d , 2003
Mayor -Presiding Officer
ATTEST:
Clerk of Council
I hereby certify that copies of this
Ordinance/Resolution were posted in the
City of Dublin in accordance with Section
731.25 of the Ohio Revised Code.
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~.~;~C r of Council, Dublin, Ohio
Office of the City Manager
5200 Emerald Parkway • Dublin, OH 43017
CITY OF DUBLIN phone: 614-410-4400 • Fax: 614-410-4490
Memo
To: Members of Dublin City Council
From: Jane Brautigam, City ManageJ• ~
Date: Friday, April 11
Re: Ordinance 47-03 Amending Section 31.06 of the Dublin Codified Ordinances
(As related to Proposed Parking Restrictions for Public Parking Lot in Historic Dublin)
Initiated by: Michelle L. Crandall, Management Assistant
Summary
As part of a new effort to establish and enforce limited hour parking restrictions in a specified section of Historic
Dublin, Staff is requesting an amendment to our City code allowing code enforcement officers to enforce parking
limitations on public property. This is being proposed as a "test" program. A detailed overview follows:
Background
Since the opening of the Old Dublin Town Center (phase I) in Spring, 2001, the City has received numerous
comments related to the parking duration of vehicles in the public lot adjacent to the Center. Employees of
several of the area businesses use many of the spaces to park for extended periods of time, leaving few spaces for
patrons to conveniently park. Understanding that this absence of convenient parking could have a negative effect
on patrons choosing to frequent area shops and restaurants, Staff is interested in addressing this issue. The City's
Community Plan also identified this issue and recommended for Historic Dublin that "every effort should be
made to assure a regular turnover in parking and to encourage employees and other non-patrons to park at more
remote locations"(section attached).
Several attempts have been made to rectify this situation since November of 2001 by approaching the businesses
having employees parking in this lot and encouraging them to park off-site. These friendly attempts, proved
unsuccessful. In January 2002, signs were installed in the lot that read "Customer Parking Only". These sign
have also been unsuccessful in dissuading employees of area businesses from parking in the lot.
Proposed Signage
Having exhausted several possible alternatives, Staff has determined that the installation of limited hour parking
signs in this lot is the next best solution to increase the availability of convenient patron parking. The exact
wording of the signs has not yet been determined but will limit parking to 2 hours, Monday though Saturday,
between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Attached please find a diagram showing the location of parking spaces
that will be designated for this signage. One sign will be placed in each section of spaces. Additionally, 2-hour
limited parking signs have been in place for several years along the southwest side of High Street. These will also
be enforced as part of this program.
Historic Dublin Parking Study
In March of 2000, prior to the completion of the Old Dublin Town Center, ms consultants, inc. completed a
comprehensive parking study for all four quadrants of Historic Dublin. This study did determine that peak times
for parking in the southwest quadrant are during the daytime hours. Attached are bar charts taken from this study
showing weekday parking trends for both the southwest and the southeast areas of Historic Dublin. Taking into
account the types of businesses included in the Old Town Center, it can be assumed that the current space usage
during the peak hours is now even higher.
Enforcement of Parking Restrictions
In order for these restrictions to affect parking habits in this lot, enforcement of the limitations is crucial The
attached ordinance makes a slight change in the City's current code to allow code enforcement officers to enforce
parking restrictions on public property. Currently, code enforcement officers do have the ability to enforce
parking restrictions on private property. With this code change in place, both code enforcement officers and
police officers will have enforcement authority. A copy of the current code section is attached.
Code Enforcement Workload Impact
It is anticipated this will have a minimal workload impact on the City's code enforcement team. Immediately
following the installation of the signs is when the most significant amount of time would be dedicated to this
effort. Following this, periodic enforcement would occur. The time needed between "monitoring checks" of
vehicles in the lot and on High Street, could be spent examining other code issues in the area.
Future Parking Needs
While the addition of 57 spaces in the public parking lot currently being constructed just southwest of Old Dublin
Town Center (phase I) will provide additional patron and merchant parking, long-term needs will continue to be
addressed. Staff is planning on holding a meeting with all the area business owners to examine parking issues and
to continue looking at long-term solutions.
Additionally, Staff is planning on monitoring the success and workload associated with enforcement of parking
restrictions in this limited area. The degree of success and time commitment necessary for enforcement will
determine the continuation of this program and/or the expansion of the program to other areas in Historic Dublin
as deemed necessary in the future.
Recommendations
Passage of the attached ordinance that will allow for code enforcement officers to enforce parking restriction in
public parking lots.
Challenge C:
To increase the parking resources within Old Dublin's current boundaries, while decreas-
ing their visual impact on the townscape.
Recommendations:
• Establish shared parking to the rear of existing commercial buildings. (Cl )
This initiative would require along-term working relationship between the
public and private sectors in Old Dublin. Efforts should be made to maximize the
parking availability by combining small, individual lots, thereby increasing effi-
ciency. This will improve access to both commercial and residential properties.
~ • Establish a convenient municipal parking facility for Old Dublin patrons. (C2)
The City designed and installed convenient off-street parking on South High ~
Street. This is a model example of how the shared parking lots and correspond- ~ ~
ing signage should be designed. With the proposed public square, and minimal ~
site demolition, a larger municipal lot could be developed in the northwest quad- ~ ~ ~ i
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rant with convenient access to the public square.
• Maximize the use of on-street parking spaces for patrons. (C3)
On-street parking in Old Dublin is a valuable asset for businesses and patrons.
Every effort should be made to assure a regular turnover in parking and to _ _ -
encourage employees and other non-patrons to park at more remote locations. me Brazennead Pub ar
New street routes in Old Dublin should also accommodate on-street parking to 56 North High Street.
prepare for future commercial development along these streets.
• Consider exempting Old Dublin from on-site parking requirements. (This is not
mapped.)
Most of the Old Dublin lots are small, and the standard off-street parking
requirements are not feasible. However, the current Code requires businesses to
meet the same parking standards that apply to the rest of Dublin where land is
more plentiful. To facilitate re-use of existing buildings, and to assure the contin-
ued preservation of historic structures, the City should adopt reduced parking
standards for Old Dublin.
• Provide buffering of the parking areas along residential areas. (C4)
Providing a successful mix of uses within Old Dublin is an essential element of y
its success. This includes protection of the residential back yards along proposed
parking areas. A buffer standard should be established. Stone walls should be
considered as a defining feature. j
• Provide stornwater infrastructure. (This is not mapped.)
The Old Dublin area does not have typical urban infrastructure to handle 29 South High Street.
stormwater runoff. The parking recommendations of this section may increase
runoff. The provision of stormwater infrastructure will serve to eliminate poten-
tial flooding of adjacent residential areas.
City of Dublin, Ohio -Community Plan 67
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8 Dublin -Administration
(3) Some construction experience desirable.
(4) Accuracy in making measurements and maintaining records.
(5) Ability to read and interpret plans and construction specifications and to apply such to
field conditions.
(6) Ability to work well with people.
('80 Code, § 159.03)
(Ord. 82-79, passed 8-20-79)
§ 31.05 DIRECTOR OF FINANCE.
For provisions concerning the Director of Finance, see Charter Section 6.02.
§ 31.06 CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
(A) Code Enforcement Officers may be commissioned by the City Manager. Code Enforcement
Officers are responsible for the enforcement of the City Codified Ordinances including but not limited
to the Zoning Code, Property Maintenance Code, Animal Regulations, Parking Regulations (Private
~operty) and Health and Safety Regulations. Code Enforcement Officers may issue citations for minor
misdemeanor and unclassified minor offenses only. Code Enforcement Officers do not have arrest
powers or the right to carry weapons. Any such commission may be terminated by the City Manager.
(B) The City Manager may commission other employees as deemed necessary to effectively
administer this section.
(Ord. 40-00, passed 2-22-00)
§ 31.07 CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS.
(A) Contribution Limitation. No person, corporation or organization shall make and no candidate
shall-accept a contribution of more than $100 to any candidate for city elective office.
(B) Application. This section shall apply to all candidates for all elected city offices.
(C) Contribution Definition. Contributions include monies, loans, debts incurred, property-in-
kind, or things having a monetary value incurred or received by a candidate or his agent or other
person on behalf of the candidate for use in advocating or influencing the election of the candidate.
(D) Candidate Resources. The limitations imposed by this section shall not apply to contributions
~f a candidate's own resources to the candidate's own campaign.
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