§ 123.06. Temporary power of code suspension.

The mayor is granted emergency powers to suspend the enforcement of such provisions of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, as he deems necessary, including provisions of the housing, building, zoning, health and other codes and rules and regulations adopted thereunder, for a period not to exceed six months, or less if terminated earlier by ordinance of council, in order to facilitate the provision of emergency housing and services to the victims of a disaster.

The exercise of the powers granted hereby is not dependent upon the proclamation provided for in Section 123.01 of this chapter, but may be exercised upon a separate proclamation by the mayor, forwarded immediately to the city council. Thereupon, the mayor may, by his executive order directed to the appropriate city officials, suspend appropriate provisions of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, as well as rules and regulations which may have been adopted pursuant thereto, in order to continue or provide necessary city services, facilitate provision of emergency shelter, and otherwise assist in alleviating the distress of disaster victims.

(Ord. 786-73.)