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Commissioners direct solicitor to amend 1935 sidewalk ordinance on Sycamore Street
Summary
After discussion about ATI's request to remove sidewalks for plantings, the board directed the solicitor to prepare amendments to Ordinance No. 552 (originally from 1935) that requires sidewalks on Sycamore Street, noting a repeal or change must be advertised via a new ordinance.
The board opened discussion on Ordinance No. 552, a 1935 ordinance requiring sidewalks along Sycamore Street on both sides. Commissioner Johnson said he had been approached by ATI, which proposed removing the sidewalk to plant trees and grass for beautification; he argued that documentation from 1935 should not necessarily control current decisions. Solicitor Mueller advised that repeal or modification requires a new ordinance to be written and advertised, and Chairman Gary Meanor said any change should specify clearly what would be allowed.
Commissioner Johnson made a motion to repeal the ordinance but was corrected by Solicitor Mueller that repeal or change requires drafting and advertising a new ordinance; the board then voted to direct the solicitor to amend Ordinance No. 552. The motion carried unanimously. No specific timetable or amended language was provided at the meeting.
