Ohio Administrative Code Title 122:1 - Impacted Cities Program
Here’s a summary of Ohio Administrative Code Title 122:1 – Impacted Cities Program (Chapter 122:1‑1) 🔍:
📌 Scope & Purpose
This chapter governs the certification, recertification, suspension, and decertification of municipal redevelopment programs under Ohio Rev. Code § 1728.01 et seq., granting “Impacted City” status to qualifying cities.
1. Rule 122:1‑1‑01 – Effect of Decertification
Even if a city’s certification is later revoked, existing financial agreements entered into under § 1728.07 remain valid and unaffected. (codes.ohio.gov)
2. Rule 122:1‑1‑02 – Application & Criteria
Cities apply via executive officer, providing detailed documentation and supporting materials.
The Director of Development approves or denies based on these six core criteria:
Enforced municipal building code meeting state model standards without undue restrictions.
Enforced housing/sanitary codes with active blight elimination programs.
Ongoing community planning addressing social, economic, racial, and physical concerns, including open housing and nondiscriminatory practices.
(plus criteria 4–6, not fully listed in search results). (codes.ohio.gov)
Cities denied may request a formal conference within 30 days, submit additional evidence, and receive a decision within 10 days. (codes.ohio.gov)
Certification (valid for two years) is renewable only if statutory declarations remain in effect. (codes.ohio.gov)
3. Rule 122:1‑1‑04 – Recertification & Reporting
Every 2 years, each certified city must submit:
Changes to its redevelopment program.
A list of active projects (including those with tax exemptions).
A list of community urban redevelopment corporations formed under the program. (codes.ohio.gov)
Reports are due 30 days before each two-year anniversary.
Failure to report results in suspension, prohibiting new redevelopment actions until compliance. If no compliance within 90 days, full decertification follows. (codes.ohio.gov)
4. Rule 122:1‑1‑05 – Decertification
If recertification review finds the program no longer meets criteria, the city receives email notice, effective 30 days post-receipt, with reasons provided. (law.cornell.edu)
Within 30 days of notice, a city can request a formal conference, which temporarily halts decertification. The Director must schedule the conference within 30 days and issue a decision within 10 days. (law.cornell.edu)
If decertified, a city may reapply by submitting a new application. (regulations.justia.com)
🗓️ Recent Update
All rules in Chapter 122:1‑1 became effective January 9, 2025, with a five-year review date of January 9, 2030. (codes.ohio.gov)
✅ In Summary
Chapter 122:1‑1 sets the framework for certifying Ohio cities as “Impacted Cities,” enabling them to enter redevelopment partnerships and access program benefits—provided they maintain building standards, enforce housing codes, engage in inclusive planning, and periodically demonstrate compliance. It also outlines formal procedures to contest denials or decertifications, ensuring due process.
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