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(A) Requests to establish or remove an area, property, or resource not included in a Historic Zoning District, or Appendix G, or to designate an individual property or site as a landmark for protection, or to remove or otherwise change a designation, may be initiated by the ARB or the owner of the proposed property. Upon initiation of the request by the ARB, the owner shall be notified by the city by registered mail of the request. The notification shall include a request for the owner’s written comments and written consent for designation.
(B) In the event the owner(s) written consent to the proposed designation for the resource is not received, the ARB shall schedule a public hearing on the proposed designation with notice as provided for ARB hearings. In addition, the ARB shall cause the notice to be published in a newspaper of general circulation of the city.
(C) In considering the designation of any area, place, building, structure, or similar object in the city as a landmark, preservation site, or for inclusion in a Historic Zoning District or Appendix G, the ARB shall consider the proposal in terms of the following criteria prior to making a recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission:
(1) In character, interest or value as part of the development, heritage or cultural characteristics of the City of Dublin, State of Ohio, or United States.
(2) Its location as a site of a significant historic event.
(3) Its identification with a person who is significantly contributed to the culture and development of the region.
(4) Its exemplification of the cultural, economic, social, or historic heritage of the region.
(5) Its portrayal of the environment of a group of people in an era of history characterized by a distinctive architectural style.
(6) Its embodiment of distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type or specimen, or the embodiment of distinctive styling features, or an example of skilled craftsmanship which characterize a building and/or outbuilding.
(7) Its identification as the work of an architect or master builder whose individual work has influenced the development of the region.
(8) Its embodiment of elements of architectural design, detail, materials, or craftsmanship which represent a significant architectural innovation.
(9) The effect of the designated area on the surrounding areas, and the projected development of the community.
(10) Its unique location or singular physical characteristic representing an established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood, the community, or the city.
(D) After review the ARB shall forward a recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission which shall review the proposal, the recommendation of the ARB, and the criteria of division (C) above and make a recommendation to City Council concerning the proposed designation.
(E) The City Council shall consider the findings and recommendations of the ARB and the Planning and Zoning Commission in making its determination with respect to the proposed designation of a resource as a landmark or preservation district.
(F) The city shall notify any owner or any person having a legal or equitable interest in the affected resource of the decision by Council. All affected city departments, boards, and commissions shall also be notified.
(G) A request for demolition may be transferred with the sale of the property. A new owner shall not be required to re-apply. However, the requirements of this section shall continue to apply to any new owner(s).
(H) If the ARB considers an application for demolition or removal of a landmark resource within the District, the Board may impose a waiting period not to exceed one year. During this period the HCPC and the applicant shall make every reasonable effort to find an alternative to demolition. During the waiting period the owner of the resource shall maintain and preserve the resource to prevent further deterioration. If the Board and the applicant do not agree on a means of preserving the resource within the specified waiting period, the application for demolition may be approved or disapproved. The imposition of the waiting period is subject to appeal in accordance with the provisions of § 153.231(F).
(Ord. 03-21, passed 2-22-21; Am. Ord. 65-23, passed 12-11-23)
(A) Intent. This section is intended to ensure the owner of a resource within Historic Dublin or Appendix G provide sufficient and reasonable care, maintenance and upkeep appropriate to ensure any resource’s upkeep and to prevent its destruction by deterioration.
(B) Any parking area, pedestrian way, landscaping, sign, or other site element shall also be properly maintained in a safe and functional condition, and be maintained to ensure its historical value. This provision shall be in addition to all other applicable code provisions.
(C) Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to prevent any ordinary maintenance or repair of an exterior resource now or hereafter located within Historic Dublin or Appendix G which involves no change in material, design, arrangement, texture or color; nor shall anything in this chapter be construed to prevent the construction, reconstruction, alteration, modification, or demolition of any resource which the Chief Building Official shall certify, pursuant to appropriate provisions of the Codified Ordinances or state law regarding public safety, as being an unsafe or dangerous condition.
(D) The Architectural Review Board may present evidence of a violation to the city for appropriate action.
(Ord. 03-21, passed 2-22-21; Am. Ord. 65-23, passed 12-11-23)
RESIDENTIAL APPEARANCE STANDARDS
(A) Residential appearance. The following findings warrant the need for exterior appearance requirements for residential development for standard zone districts. PUDs are required to use the Neighborhood Design Guidelines.
(1) The Community Plan recommends promoting a high quality built environment.
(2) Providing for compliance with appearance regulations will assist in creating quality development within residential neighborhoods.
(3) Limiting the garage appearance within the front elevation limits the negative visual impact.
(4) A balance of natural and synthetic building materials allows for design creativity and promotes quality development.
(5) Trim around windows completes the appearance on every elevation.
(6) Placing windows, doors, porches, and other features on each elevation enhances the visual environment and contributes to the overall architectural diversity of a neighborhood.
(7) The lack of detailing, architectural features, and trim on elevations detracts from a dwelling and reduces the visual quality of a neighborhood.
(B) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to provide design requirements that are applicable to single-, two-, and three-family dwelling units. For purposes of this section, a single-, two-, and three-family dwelling unit will be defined as a "house." These requirements are designed to increase the quality of neighborhoods, to promote positive architectural appearance within residential areas, to encourage design flexibility and creativity, and to establish an interesting, aesthetically pleasing residential environment. It is also the intent of this section to promote durable, quality materials that will allow residential neighborhoods to endure and mature for future generations in the city.
(1) Minimum requirements. These requirements are minimum appearance requirements applicable to all houses in all districts, including Planned Development Districts, except as may be specifically approved in the Planned Development District ordinance.
(2) Residential appearance in Planned Unit Development Districts shall be evaluated according to the Neighborhood Design Guidelines.
(C) Applicability.
(1) These requirements shall apply to the construction of all new houses, unless designated as exempt in division (C)(3) of this section.
(2) These requirements shall apply to any addition or alteration of an existing house constructed in compliance with the regulations of this section.
(3) Houses in districts described below are exempt or must comply with these requirements as follows:
(a) Houses located within a residential Planned Unit Development district approved after the effective date of this section shall be evaluated according to the Neighborhood Design Guidelines.
(b) Those houses located within the Architectural Review District or listed in §§ 153.170 et seq. are exempt from the requirements of this section. These residential units shall be regulated by the architectural review section of this Code of Ordinances.
(D) Definitions. For the purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:
(1) BLANK ELEVATION. An elevation that lacks the minimum required openings and architectural features, such as windows, doors, exterior chimneys, or other similar architectural features.
(2) CHIMNEY. A structure projecting from the exterior wall of a house and enclosing or appearing to enclose a flue that carries off smoke. It may or may not extend vertically to the eaves line or have a foundation/connection to ground.
(a) CANTILEVERED CHIMNEY. A chimney that projects from the exterior wall and does not have a foundation or extension to the ground.
(b) SHED-TYPE CHIMNEY. A chimney that does not extend full height vertically to the eaves line. A shed chimney typically includes a direct vent outlet in the chimney wall.
(3) CORBEL. A build out of one or more courses of brick or stone from the face of a wall, traditionally to form a support for timbers.
(4) CORNICE. Overhang of a pitched roof at the eaves line, usually consisting of a fascia board, a soffit for a closed cornice, and appropriate moldings.
(5) DIRECT VENT OUTLET. An outlet through an exterior wall associated with the air supply and/or exhaust of a fire burner. It may or may not occur in a projecting box/chimney.
(6) DORMER. A window set vertically in a structure projecting through a sloping roof; also the roofed structure containing that window.
(7) EAVES. The margin or lower part of a roof projecting over the wall.
(8) ELEVATION. A geometric projection of the front, side, or rear outer surface of a building onto a plane perpendicular to the horizontal; a vertical projection.
(9) FACADE. The front, sides or rear faces of a building.
(10) FASCIA. A horizontal piece (such as a board) covering the joint between the top of a wall and the projecting eaves; also called fascia board.
(11) FRIEZE BOARD. A decorated band along the upper part of an exterior wall. In house construction a horizontal member connecting the top of the siding with the soffit of the cornice.
(12) FOUNDATION CLADDING. An aesthetic enhancement to the foundation concealing exposed portions with an approved material.
(13) GABLE.
(a) The vertical triangular end of a building from cornice or eaves to ridge.
(b) The similar end of a gambrel roof.
(c) The end wall of a building.
(d) A triangular part of a structure.
(14) MASONRY. Natural or natural-appearing stone or brick.
(15) PLINTH. A continuous, usually projecting course of stone or brick forming the base or foundation of a wall.
(16) PROJECTION. Any component of a structure that extends out from the main building.
(17) QUOIN. Corner stones that anchor the edge of the building wall or decorative feature to imitate corner stones, which wrap around the corner of an elevation and join two abutting walls.
(18) SOFFIT. The exposed undersurface of any overhead component of a building.
(19) STUCCO. A coarse plaster composed of portland or masonry cement, sand, and hydrated lime mixed with water and applied in a plastic state to form a hard exterior covering.
(20) TRIM. The finished woodwork or similar architectural element used to enhance, border or protect the edges of openings or surfaces, such as windows or doors.
(21) VINYL SIDING ACCESSORIES. Exterior design elements that serve to provide more visual interest and complement the primary home design.
(22) WATER TABLE. A projecting brick or stone stringcourse, molding or ledge placed to divert rainwater from a building.
(E) Residential design requirements.
(1) Design requirements. In addition to all applicable zoning and development requirements, the following design requirements shall apply as outlined in division (C) of this section.
(a) Chimneys. All chimneys must extend full height, from ground and vertically past the eaves line. Cantilevered and shed-type chimneys are prohibited. Chimneys must be finished in masonry or stucco but need not match the background wall in material or color.
(b) Finish building materials. Wood board or shake, brick, stone, cultured stone, fibrous cement siding, stucco, glass block and vinyl siding are the permitted finish building materials. Asphalt dimensional shingles, slate, tile, standing seam metal, wood shingles or shakes are the permitted roof materials.
1. When a change in materials occurs at corners, the change must occur at the inside corner unless the masonry on the street-facing facade extends at least two feet past the outside corner. If a house has a side gable and a material change occurs on the outside corner, or if two different materials are used on the facades of main and upper floors, rather than extending the materials around the corner, a quoin or minimum 5 1/4-inch wide corner board must be used along the vertical length of the non-masonry corner.
2. The number of materials used as major facades, excluding fenestration, shall not exceed three materials.
(c) Foundations. There shall be no exposed, unfinished foundation walls. All exposed foundation concrete or concrete must be finished with one of the following: brick, veneer brick, stone, cultured stone designed by the manufacturer for at-grade or below-grade installation, split face block, cast-in-place brick pattern concrete, or decorative concrete block.
(d) Four-sided architecture. All sides of a house shall display a high level of quality and architectural interest. The majority of a building's architectural features and treatments shall not be restricted to a single facade. Blank facades are not permitted for any detached garages or accessory structures. All sides of a house should be articulated through the use of bays, insets, balconies, porches, or stoops related to entrances and windows.
(e) For the purpose of four-sided architecture, houses on corner and through lots have more than one street-facing elevation. Each elevation must contain at least two design elements, and each street-facing elevation must contain at least three design elements, in any combination. Provided further that all of the following must be met:
1. At least one design element must be present in each equal one-half vertical division of the subject elevation;
2. At least one design element shall occur from the first floor level to nine feet above the first floor level;
3. If there is any upper wall area greater than 24 feet wide and nine feet high (measured at nine feet above the first floor level), at least one design element must be located predominately at least nine feet above the first floor of that elevation.
4. Acceptable design elements include:
a. A door of at least 17 square feet in area.
b. A window at least six square feet in area. A set of adjacent windows, such as a double or bay window, count as one design element, however, horizontal bands of immediately adjacent window units count as one design element for every horizontal eight feet of run.
c. A chimney located along an exterior elevation.
d. An articulated decorative gable vent of at least four square feet in area.
e. A porch.
f. A similar significant permanent architectural feature consistent with the style of the house.
5. Unacceptable design elements include:
a. Foundation cladding.
b. Water tables.
c. Sides of porches.
d. Rooflines.
e. Interior chimneys.
(f) Garage doors. Garages are usually the dominant feature of most houses when seen from the street. Side-loaded and recessed garages are encouraged.
1. Front-loaded garages shall be permitted. A garage is considered front-loaded when the vehicular access doors are primarily oriented towards the same street right-of-way or private street as the front facade of the house. Additionally, a garage is front-loaded when it is visible from the street and angled less than 60 degrees to the front lot line or street tangent line. The street front for a corner or through lot is determined by the facade with the entry or primary elevation of the house.
2. Detached front-loaded garages located more than 22 feet behind the front-most plane of the house are exempt from the maximum percentage of elevation requirements. Detached front-loaded garages 22 feet or less from the front-most plane of the house shall be calculated within the elevation.
3. All garage doors must meet the following requirements:
a. No single garage door opening shall be wider than 18 feet.
b. No combination of garage door openings shall be wider than 36 feet.
c. A maximum of one 18-foot wide garage door will be permitted.
d. Garage door openings shall not be higher than nine feet.
e. Color. The initial installation or replacement of garage doors must be of a low-contrast color that is the same, or similar in hue and tonal value, as the primary color of the house. Garage door trim shall match garage doors or the primary trim color of the house.
4. Front-loaded garages must meet the following additional requirements:
a. Not more than two garage doors may be located on the same plane. Three and four garage doors must be located on two different planes with a minimum separation of 16 inches.
b. Garage door openings totaling 18 feet in width or less shall not make up more than 35% of the linear distance of the front elevation nor project more than 12 feet from the adjacent vertical wall plane. Open uncovered porches shall not be considered a vertical wall plane.
c. Garage door openings totaling more than 18 feet to 36 feet in width shall not make up more than 45% of the linear distance of the front elevation nor project more than ten feet from the adjacent vertical wall plane. Open uncovered porches shall not be considered a vertical wall plane.
(g) Roof pitch. The main architectural roof of a house must have a minimum 6:12 pitch. Flat roofs may be permitted, but not as the main architectural roof. Dormers, porches, and other similar secondary architectural features may have roofs with a minimum 4:12 pitch. Deep eaves and overhangs are encouraged.
(h) Vinyl homes. Any predominately vinyl-sided home must include complementary accessories and detailing where vinyl sided elevations occur, as follows:
1. A detailed main entryway by use of a minimum eight inch wide three-dimensional door-surround system;
2. Minimum six inch wide frieze or fascia boards; and
3. At least two of the following accessory types must be utilized per home. The selected accessory type must occur on each vinyl-sided elevation as indicated on the following table. Additional accessories may be utilized in addition to the minimum requirements.
MINIMUM ACCESSORIES FOR VINYL-SIDED HOMES | SELECTED ACCESSORY TYPE MUST OCCUR (AT LEAST) WHEN THE EXTERIOR WALL ELEVATION IS VINYL | |
Select Two Accessory Types: | Front | Side |
Shutter Pairs | X | X |
Mantels | X | X |
Gingerbread | X | |
Masonry Water Table and Plinth | X | |
Gable Vent | X | X |
a. Shutter pairs must occur at least on all the single and doublewide windows of any front and side vinyl-sided elevations, where wall area permits them. Shutters shall be full height and at least one-half the width of the single or one-quarter the width of the double window. Shutters used to meet the normal window trim requirements may count towards these requirements.
b. Mantels must occur at least above all windows in front and side vinyl-sided elevations.
c. Gingerbread. A set of gingerbread decorations such as cornices, corbels, columns, or similar three-dimensional elements must occur at least in the front vinyl-sided elevation, and shall occur in a consistent arrangement and according to style of the home.
d. Masonry water table and plinth must occur at least along the front-facing facade of the vinyl-sided house. The height of this feature shall be at least two feet as measured from grade.
e. Gable vents must be articulated decorative gable vent(s) of at least four square feet in area and occur in at least the front, or side of vinyl-sided elevations.
(i) Windows. Shutters or trim will be required with all windows on any elevation.
1. Shutters shall be sized to fully cover the window and shall be operable or appear as such, and utilize appropriate shutter hardware including s-clips and hinges. Shutters shall be louvered, raised or flat paneled or board and batten and made of painted wood, vinyl, painted synthetic, PVC or Hardiplank.
2. Trim shall be required when shutters are not used. Trim shall include either a top and bottom finish of soldier course, rowlock, lintel or sill; or a minimum 3 1/2-inch board around all sides of the window.
(2) Building material specifications. Unless otherwise specified, all permitted building materials must be manufactured and built to industry standards and must have a minimum 30-year life expectancy.
(a) Vinyl. All vinyl materials must have a minimum thickness of 44 mils, and must be applied over minimum one-half inch thick oriented strand board or plywood. The siding must have a low-gloss finish. All vinyl must be properly installed according to the manufacturer's specifications to prevent warping or separation.
(b) Asphalt dimensional shingles. Asphalt dimensional shingles must be a 25-year "true" dimensional shingle. Painted shadows are not permitted. Shingles must have a minimum weight of 240 pounds per 100 square feet and be installed according to the manufacturer's specifications.
(c) Garage doors. Garage doors must be of a durable material that does not sag, warp, deteriorate, or de-laminate under normal use and weather conditions. Materials such as particle board or Masonite are prohibited.
(Ord. 59-03, passed 11-3-03; Am. Ord. 59-03, passed 3-15-04; Am. Ord. 40-07, passed 7-2-07; Am. Ord. 76-08, passed 2-8-10; Am. Ord. 05-23, passed 3-27-23)
Editor's Note:
Ordinance No. 59-03, passed March 15, 2004, was inadvertently submitted as an amended version of Ordinance No. 59-03, passed November 3, 2003. There are, therefore, two separate ordinances with the designation of 59-03.
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AISLE. That portion of the off-street parking and loading area that provides access to parking, stacking or loading spaces, exclusive of driveways and parking and loading spaces. Minimum aisle width to serve a loading space shall be 15 feet. Minimum aisle width to serve a parking space shall be as follows:
Minimum Aisle Width (Feet)
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Angle of Parking (Degrees)
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One-Way Travel
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Two-Way Travel
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Parallel | 13 | 20 |
Up to 50 | 13 | |
50 up to 80 | 17 | |
80 or more | 22 | |
EMPLOYEES. For determining parking requirements, the maximum number of employees on duty on the premises at one time or on any two successive shifts, whichever is greater.
GROSS FLOOR AREA.
(1) For determining parking requirements, the total floor area of all main and accessory buildings, whether closed or unenclosed measured from the exterior building face including storage areas but excluding interior areas used for parking and loading and access thereto.
(2) For determining loading requirements, the total floor area of all main and accessory buildings, whether closed or unenclosed measured from the exterior building face, including storage areas but excluding interior areas used for parking and loading and access thereto.
HOSPITAL BASSINETS. For determining parking requirements, shall not be counted as beds.
OFF-STREET LOADING SPACE. A cubical area for parking one commercial vehicle for pickups and deliveries, which space has minimum dimensions of 12 feet in width, 50 feet in length and 15 feet in vertical height, which is located in a building or in the open on the same lot as the use such space is intended to serve, and which has access to a public street and is exclusive of the right-of-way of any public or private street or any driveway, aisle, circulation drive or off-street parking space.
OFF-STREET PARKING SPACE. A rectangular area for parking one motor vehicle, which is located in a building or in the open, which has access to a public street and is exclusive of the right-of- way of any public or private street or any driveway, aisle, circulation drive or off-street loading space. Off-street parking spaces shall have minimum rectangular dimensions as follows:
Parking Angle (Dimensions in Feet)
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Parking Space
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Parallel
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45 Degrees
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60 Degrees
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90 Degrees
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Width | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
Length | 23 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
PARKING SETBACK LINE. A line specifically established by Council ordinance, zoning district, overlay or subdivision plat which determines the minimum distance that parking, loading or maneuvering may be located from a street right-of-way line.
SEATS. The number of seating units installed or indicated on plans, or each 30 lineal inches of stands, benches or pews. It is assumed that a seating unit occupies seven square feet of floor area for fixed seating and 15 square feet of floor area for uses without fixed seating, exclusive of aisles and assembly areas.
('80 Code, § 1193.01) (Ord. 68-86, passed 12-8-86)
(A) Parking and loading spaces for uses not specifically provided for in this Code shall be determined by the Director of Land Use and Long Range Planning.
(B) Each separate use shall meet its own specific requirements as set forth in this Code or as determined by the Director of Land Use and Long Range Planning if not set forth herein. For mixed uses, the total sum of the parking and loading spaces shall be the sum of all the requirements for each separate permitted, accessory or conditional use.
(C) Fractional numbers shall be increased to the next whole number.
(D) (1) Parking spaces shall be designated for the physically handicapped and may be used to compute the total number of spaces required. The number and location of the designated spaces shall be in compliance with the requirements of the Ohio Basic Building Code (OAC 4101:2-5-12) as follows:
Total Number of Spaces in the Lot or Structure
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Required Number of Accessible Spaces
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Up to 100 | One space per 25 parking spaces |
101 to 200 | Four spaces plus one space per 50 parking spaces over 100 |
201 to 500 | Six spaces plus one space per 75 parking spaces over 200 |
Over 500 | Ten spaces plus one space per 100 parking spaces over 500 |
(2) All such handicapped parking spaces shall be designated by free-standing signs as provided for pursuant to the Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Type R-59-A and/or R-59-13. Any such handicapped parking spaces which are not currently designated as set forth herein shall be brought into compliance with this provision within 90 days from the effective date of this section.
(E) Parking within the required setback and platted setback shall be governed by § 153.072.
('80 Code, § 1193.02) (Ord. 68-86, passed 12-8-86; Am. Ord. 25-89, passed 3-27-89; Am. Ord. 28-08, passed 5-19-08)
(A) No building structure or land shall be used or occupied and no building or structure or part thereof shall be erected or constructed unless permanently maintained off-street parking and loading spaces shall be provided as required by and in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(B) No building or structure or part thereof shall be substantially reconstructed, altered or repaired unless permanently maintained off-street parking and loading spaces shall be provided as required by and in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(C) The required space provisions of this chapter, except where there is any change of use, shall not apply to any existing building or structure. Where the new use as changed involves no additions or enlargements, there shall be provided as many of such spaces as may be required for the new use.
(D) Whenever the use of a building or structure is changed or is increased in floor area, number of employees, seating capacity or otherwise so as to create a need for an increase in the number of existing parking spaces, additional parking spaces shall be provided on the basis of much change or increase.
(E) Revision of an approved parking lot, including, but not limited to reduction, enlargement, restriping or remarking of any parking lot in a manner that differs from the existing site plan, shall require a new site plan and a certificate of zoning clearance prior to such change.
('80 Code, § 1193.03) (Ord. 68-86, passed 12-8-86) Penalty, see § 153.999
(A) All off-street parking and loading spaces shall be located on the same lot as the use to be served, except the owners of two or more separate uses may establish a joint parking area to provide the total number of required off-street parking and loading spaces for all such combined uses, subject to approval of the Director of Land Use and Long Range Planning, subject to such conditions as he or she may impose.
(B) Churches may establish joint parking areas for 50% or less of their required spaces if such areas are located within 300 feet of the main church entrance.
('80 Code, § 1193.04) (Ord. 68-86, passed 12-8-86; Am. Ord. 28-08, passed 5-19-08) Penalty, see § 153.999
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