- Introduced by: Mayor & Council
- 1st Reading (06/10/2024)
- Passed (06/10/2024)
Whereas, various ordinances of a general and permanent nature have been passed by Council which should be included in the Codified Ordinances; and
Whereas, certain traffic and misdemeanor provisions should be revised to comply with current State law;
Now Therefore, Be It Ordained by the Council of the Village of Chagrin Falls, State of Ohio:
Section 1. That the ordinances of the Village of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, of a general and permanent nature, as revised, recodified, rearranged and consolidated into component codes, titles, chapters and sections within the April 2024 Replacement Pages of the Codified Ordinances are hereby approved and adopted.
Section 2. That the following sections and chapters are hereby enacted, amended or repealed as respectively indicated in order to comply with current State law:
Traffic Code
- 301.35 School Bus (Amended)
- 303.991 Committing an Offense While Distracted Penalty (Amended)
- 331.38 Stopping for School Bus; Discharging Children (Amended)
- 331.47 Restrictions on the Operation of School Buses (Added)
- 333.03 Maximum Speed Limits; Assured Clear Distance Ahead (Amended)
- 333.09 Electronic Wireless Communication Device Use Prohibited While Driving (Amended)
- 337.16 Number of Lights; Limitations on Flashing, Oscillating or Rotating Lights (Amended)
- 337.26 Child Restraint System Usage (Amended)
- 337.31 Lights and Sign on Transportation for Preschool Children (Added)
- 341.04 Commercial Drivers Prohibitions (Amended)
- 341.05 Criminal Offenses (Amended)
- 351.04 Parking Near Curb; Handicapped Locations on Public and Private Lots and Garages (Amended)
General Offenses Code
- 501.01 General Provisions and Penalty Definitions (Amended)
- 505.24 Rights of Blind, Deaf or Hearing Impaired, or Mobility Impaired Person, or Trainer with Assistance Dog (Added)
- 509.06 Inducing Panic (Amended)
- 509.11 Impeding Public Passage of an Emergency Service Responder (Added)
- 513.01 Drug Abuse Control Definitions (Amended)
- 513.16 Adult Use Cannabis Control; Limitations on Conduct by Individuals (Added)
- 529.07 Open Container Prohibited (Amended)
- 533.08 Procuring; Engagement in Sexual Activity for Hire (Amended)
- 537.03 Assault (Amended)
- 537.12 Misuse of 9-1-1 System (Amended)
- 537.16 Illegal Distribution of Cigarettes, Other Tobacco Products, or Alternative Nicotine Products; Transaction Scans (Amended)
- 549.12 Possessing Replica Firearm in School (Amended)
- 549.14 Concealed Handgun Licenses; Possession of Revoked or Suspended License; Additional Restrictions; Posting Signs Prohibiting Possession (Added)
Section 3. That the complete text of the sections listed above are set forth in full in the current replacement pages to the Codified Ordinances. Notice of adoption of each new section by reference to its title shall constitute sufficient publication of new matter contained therein.
Section 4. That actions of this Council concerning and relating to the passage of this legislation were adopted in lawful meetings of this Council and that all deliberations of this Council and of any of its committees that resulted in such formal action were in compliance with all legal requirements, including Chapter 114 of the Codified Ordinances of the Village of Chagrin Falls.
Section 5. That in accordance with Section 113.01 of the Codified Ordinances of the Village of Chagrin Falls, public notice of this Resolution shall be given by posting a copy thereof for not less than fifteen (15) days on the Village website.
Section 6. That this Ordinance is declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, property, health and safety of the Village and for the further reason that this Ordinance must be immediately effective so that the Village can administer and enforce traffic offenses and general offenses consistent with the Ohio Revised Code provisions at the earliest time possible; wherefore, provided it receives two-thirds (2/3) of the votes of all members elected to Council, this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and immediately upon its passage by this Council and approval by the Mayor; otherwise, it shall take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law.