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Councilwoman Harper
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Repealing Toledo Municipal Code Section 1726.09, "Chronic Commercial Property Nuisance", and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
On October 15, 2019, City Council passed Ord. 412-19, enacting Toledo Municipal Code Section 1726.09, Chronic Commercial Property Nuisance. This ordinance became effective November 15, 2019. City Council now desires to repeal this ordinance.
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NOW, THEREFORE: Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That Toledo Municipal Code Section 1726.09, "Chronic Commercial Property Nuisance," which reads:
1726.09. Commercial Property Nuisance.
(a) Definition.
(1) For the purposes of this Section:
(A) "Commercial Property" shall mean any property used for a commercial purpose now or in the past except for residential rental properties whether or not such property is zoned commercial, industrial, residential, or retail pursuant to Part Eleven, "Planning and Zoning Code" of this Code.
(B) "Responsible Party" shall mean any Owner, as defined in Section 1726.01 of this Code, Operator, as defined in Section 1726.01 of this Code, or any person who otherwise has rightful possession or possessory control, individually or jointly with others, of any Commercial Property, who either sponsors, conducts, hosts, invites, or permits a social gathering, event, or party on said Commercial Property, or conducts business on such Commercial Property.
(b) Duty to Control the Premises.
(1) Any Responsible Party affiliated with a Commercial Property has the duty to control and maintain, within reasonable expectations, the interior and exterior of the Commercial Property in a manner that maintains public safety and prevents nuisance.
(c) Establishment of Point System
For the purposes of this Section, there shall be a system whereby points are assessed against the Responsible Parties of any Commercial Property in the City. Points shall be assess...
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