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 Columbus
 Code of Ordinances
 Title 33. ZONING CODE
 Chapter 3375. GENERAL PROVISIONS*

§ 3375.01. Scope and definitions.  

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  • Chapters 3375 to 3383, C.C. inclusive, hereinafter called the "Graphics Code," are hereby established to regulate private graphics within the city. Within the city, no person shall construct, install, relocate, alter, maintain or remove a graphic regulated by this Graphics Code unless done in accordance with this Graphics Code.

    Chapter 902, C.C., in part, prohibits the display or any other utilization of a private graphic within any public right-of-way. It is not within the scope of this Graphics Code to authorize any graphic to be situated entirely within any public right-of-way.

    A graphic attached to a building or other approved structural support situated on a lot of record, may extend over a public right-of-way when installed and maintained in conformance with the provisions of this Graphics Code. No property right shall be conveyed to any person, including but not limited to an owner or occupant, upon the granting of a permit allowing a graphic to extend into any public right-of-way. No interest shall be conveyed other than a temporary interest in the airspace, which shall be subservient to the interests of the city or other applicable governmental body.

    In addition, it is not the intent of this Graphics Code to repeal, abrogate, annual, or in any way impair or interfere with provisions of other laws or codes, except those specifically repealed by this Graphics Code. However, where this Graphics Code imposes greater restrictions, the provisions of this Graphics Code shall prevail.

    This Graphics Code distinguishes between graphics and signs as defined in Chapter 3303, C.C. A "sign" is a type of "graphic," therefor the term "graphic" shall include the term "sign." A reference to the term "sign" shall not apply to other types of "graphics."

    For the purposes of this Graphics Code the terms, phrases, words, and their derivatives use herein shall have the meaning given them in Chapter 3303, C.C.

    The definitions of Chapter 3116, C.C. and Chapter 4101, C.C. shall also apply, except that where a conflict occurs Chapter 3303 takes precedence. Where not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future, words in the plural number include the singular number, and words in the singular include the plural number.

(Ord. 2837-96 § 3 (part); Ord. No. 0357-2009, §§ 8, 12, 4-6-2009)