A. Repeat sexual offenders, sexual offenders who use physical violence, and sexual offenders who prey on children are sexual predators who present a substantial threat to the public safety. Current information indicates that sexual offenders are proven more likely to use physical violence and to repeat their offenses, and most sexual offenders commit many offenses, have many more victims than are reported, and are prosecuted for only a fraction of their crimes. This makes the cost of sexual offender victimization to society at large and specifically to the City of Columbus ("City"), while incalculable, clearly exorbitant.
B. It is the intent of this section to serve the City's compelling interest to promote, protect and improve the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City by creating areas around locations where children regularly congregate in concentrated numbers wherein certain sexual offenders and sexual predators are prohibited from establishing temporary or permanent residence.