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AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING AND AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF NO PARKING SIGNS ON THE FIRE HYDRANT SIDE OF CRON DRIVE IN THE CITY OF GROVEPORT, AND THE DECLARATION OF AN EMERGENCY
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WHEREAS, in the interest of public safety, it is necessary to prohibit parking on the fire hydrant side of streets with pavement widths of 26 feet or less to provide access for emergency vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the City's current Subdivision Regulations call for no parking on the fire hydrant side of streets with a pavement width of 26 feet; and
WHEREAS, Cron Drive has a pavement width far less than that, that is, ten (10) feet.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVEPORT, FRANKLIN COUNTY, OHIO, A MAJORITY OF ITS MEMBERS CONCURRING:
Section 1: That parking is prohibited on the hydrant side of streets in the following Subdivisions and, specifically on Cron Drive, in the City of Groveport
Founders Bend, Section 1
Elmont Place, Section 1 Parts A and B
The Reserve at Walnut Woods
Bixford Greens, Sections 1 and 2
Newport Village, Section 2
Bixby Ridge Subdivision, Phases 1 and 2
Cron Drive
Section 2: That this Ordinance be deemed an emergency measure necessary for the preservation of the health, safety and general welfare of the community to the extent that this legislation must be enacted in a timely manner so that emergency vehicles can have unobstructed access to the fire hydrants and/or residences on Cron Drive; WHEREFORE, this Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force upon passage by Council and signature of the Mayor.
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Lance Westcamp, Mayor
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Ruthanne Sargus Ross, Clerk of Council
Approved as to form:
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Kevin C. Shannon, Law Director
Recommended Action
Sponsor: Council Member Cleary