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Recodification
What is the Recodification?
The municipal code in Tallmadge, known as the Tallmadge Codified Ordinances, have undergone a thorough review to update the existing code and ensure compliance with general law, remove obsolete and/or redundant provisions and supplement with best practices and necessary additions. While updates to various individual portions of the code are routine, this is the first time in several decades that the entire code was subjected to a full review. Additionally, over the years, various ordinances have established fees, which are referenced throughout the code. As a part of this project, fees have been consolidated into a single, convenient, and easy-to-find ordinance.
What was the Process?
The City of Tallmadge leadership team worked with experts at Municode powered by Civic Plus, a municipal codifier, to conduct a review of the entire code. The resulting recodification is being presented to Council and public comment is welcome.
Why Now?
The City always strives to provide quality services. In an effort to improve the quality of its municipal code, the City is moving to a new publisher, Municode, powered by Civic Plus. Tallmadge already uses Civic Plus to host its website. Moving the codified ordinances to the Municode platform will enhance searchability and create a more user-friendly experience. Additionally, Part 11, Planning and Zoning Code will be reincorporated into the overall code, which was previously not supported by the current codifier due to the graphics.
Timeline
| February 9 | 6 PM | First Reading at Council |
| February 18 | 6 PM | Work Session to Review Recodification |
| February 23 | 6 PM | Second Reading at Council |
| March 5 | 7 PM | Planning & Zoning Commission - recommendation re: Part 11 - Planning & Zoning Code |
| March 9 | 6 PM | Third Reading |
| April 13 | 6 PM | Third Reading and Public Hearing at Council |
Once adopted, the updated code will be published by Municode and will be accessible through the city’s website. The city will continue to perform supplementation to keep our code current with new state laws passed by the General Assembly and will also continue to update and revise the code as necessary.
Related Documents
Ordinance 2026-36 - AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND ENACTING A NEW CODE FOR THE CITY OF TALLMADGE, OHIO; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES NOT INCLUDED THEREIN; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER OF AMENDING SUCH CODE; AND PROVIDING WHEN SUCH CODE AND THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE
Ordinance 2026-37 - AMENDING, SUPPLEMENTING AND SETTING RATES, CHARGES, AND FEES FOR EACH PART OF THE TALLMADGE CODIFIED ORDINANCES AND PROVIDING FOR IMMEDIATE ENACTMENT
- Part I: Schedule of Administrative Fees
- Part III: Schedule of Traffic Fees
- Part VII: Schedule of Business Regulation Fees
- Part IX: Schedule of Streets and Utilities Fees
- Part XI: Schedule of Planning and Zoning Code Fees
- Part XV: Schedule of Fire Prevention Code Fees