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Councilman Waniewski
Title
Enacting Toledo Municipal Code Section 1726.09, "Chronic Commercial Property Nuisance".
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
The City of Toledo has identified a problem in that some commercial enterprises have repeatedly disturbed the peace and failed to prevent nuisance conditions on their property, and as such, these enterprises constitute a hazard to public safety and general wellbeing. The operation of these establishments and the use and occupation of their property result in flagrant and persistent violation of state and local laws and ordinances which substantially and seriously interfere with the interest of the public in enhancing the quality of life and community environment in the City. These businesses fail in their duty to maintain their properties in such a manner that prohibits disorderly conduct to the extent that emergency services are regularly requested to intervene in criminal activities on the premises. The City believes this cycle wastes the resources of both itself and emergency service providers. These incidents, which oftentimes include fighting, discharging of firearms, and selling of illegal substances, are immediately dangerous to the citizens of the City. As such, the City believes it necessary and vital to establish a new system by which to address said commercial entities. The Council finds that the sanctions and penalties pursuant to this law constitute an additional and appropriate method of law enforcement in response to the proliferation of the above-described public nuisances.
Summary
NOW, THEREFORE: Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That a new Section 1726.09, "Chronic Commercial Property Nuisance," to the Toledo Municipal Code is hereby enacted to state as follows:
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 ...
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