Sandusky City Commission

I might be wrong, but doesn't Cedar Point have to meet with the City Commission and discuss any new building or construction issues? I know most parks are required to do this because of zoning and other legalities. Therefore if CP had to do this, wouldn't there be a history of this meeting somewhere on the commissions minutes? Also the commission keeps an internet log of all of their minutes since 2001 on their website. www.sandusky.net

Just a thought that if this did happen, this could be an avenue for more information.

They do, but CF doesn't have to give the exact specifications of the new ride to get a permit

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And this was discussed earlier...I think someone said not much detail was given.
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I just looked at the minutes history and WOW.. There is a-lot of them to sort through. Who knows when the plans were submited to Sandusky city hall. JaytheGreat, I agree I don't see them having to give the exact specs. of this ride,Seeing that CP is being "So Secretive" of this ride.

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*** This post was edited by gigaman310 11/6/2002 3:18:35 PM ***

All the park has to do is turn in forms for the foundations of a new ride or attraction. Remember early october of last year the Sandusky Register ran a story about Wicked Twister before it was announced and all that it had was information about the station and supports.

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Also keep in mind that the footers for the tophat were poured last offseason so the papers were filed with the city commission atleast a year ago.

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Here's how a typical project with the City of Sandusky would go.

You first apply for a zoning permit. You submit 3 copies of drawings along with an application for approval. At this stage, the height of the structure is to be clearly marked on said drawings. When it is approved, 2 copies are returned and then you apply for a foundation permit, and give the city 3 copies of the drawings. They figure out how much you owe them and then examine the drawings. Once approval is granted, 2 copies are given back and construction can commence. Before any concrete is poured, an inspector must inspect the foundation work...rebar placement, etc.

You then need to obtain a building permit to do anyting above ground. Same procedure as above, excpet structural, electrical, and plumbing inspections need to be made at critical times. Once the structure is complete, a Occupancy permit must be issued. This says that all of the requirements have been met and the buildings/structure is safe to use.

Conclusion...the City of Sandusky has drawings of the new ride and it's public information. Anyone and their brother can go down there and check the height. I may be going to get a permit in sandusky in the next few days, and if I do, I'll have them pull up the drawings and permits.

-seth

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--Seth

I don't think it's that simple with Cedar Point, as they obviously don't need a variance to go higher than whatever the city requirement is (generally a couple of stories for a city that size).

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I'm wondering if there's a whole different classification for rides. They could fall under the category of antennae, though I doubt it. A roller coaster doesn't really meet the definition of a "building" per say...mainly because a coaster is not "occupiable." Some areas have permits for "unoccupied structures" and many of the codes are more relaxed, Sandusky could have such a provision. It's also possible the peninsula has a special zoning classification with much different rules. I'm going to try to find out.

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Not that the City of Sandusky would ever do anything to hinder people to coming to CP at all, considering thats it for Sandusky's economy, for the most part anyhow...so i think they would do anything for CP to be the best park in the nation(or the world for that matter).

There's a story about this in today's Sandusky Register (coincidence?). The article basically says building permits are not needed to build amusement park rides and explains the role of the Ohio Department of Agriculture.

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