Ashland City Zoning Code
DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
§ 157.020 ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS.
(A) The city is hereby divided into the following zoning districts with the designations and purposes listed below.
(B) The districts included in this chapter are adopted for the promotion and protection of the public health, safety, morals and/or general welfare. The purpose of each district is to provide specific regulations for use of land and control of other land development features such as lot size, lot width and yards, maximum lot coverage, and height of structures. The purposes of each district is further defined as follows.
(1) R-12 Residential/Low Density. These districts are composed primarily of areas occupied by or suitable for one-family dwellings on large lots, resulting in low density development. The district regulations are designed to protect the residential character of the districts by prohibiting commercial activities, and to encourage a suitable environment for family life.
(2) R-6 Residential/Medium Density. These districts are composed primarily of areas occupied by or suitable for one-family dwellings at a medium density. The district regulations are designed to protect the residential character of the districts by limiting commercial activities, and to encourage a suitable environment for family life.
(3) R-5 Residential/Medium Density. These districts are composed primarily of areas occupied by or suitable for either one-family or a mixture of one-family, two-family and multi-family dwellings in a medium density range. The district regulations are designed to encourage the construction of mixed single- and multi-family units, and to protect the residential character of the areas by limiting commercial activities, to encourage a suitable environment for family life, to prevent overcrowding of the land by requiring certain minimum yard and other open spaces for all buildings, to avoid excessive population density by requiring a certain minimum building site area for each dwelling unit, and to protect the abutting and surrounding areas by requiring certain minimum yard and area standards.
(4) R-4 Residential/High Density. These districts are composed mainly of areas occupied by or suitable for high density multi-family uses located in proximity to business, service or employment centers. These districts may also contain public and semi-public uses to support high density residential development. The district regulations are designed to encourage and protect the high density residential character of the districts by limiting the permitted uses primarily to dwellings and requiring certain minimum yard and area standards.
(5) B-1 Neighborhood Business. These districts are composed of land and structures occupied by or suitable for uses supplying retail goods and services to surrounding residential neighborhoods. Often located on a thoroughfare or near the intersection of two thoroughfares, these districts are small and conveniently located for the areas they serve. The district regulations are designed to permit the controlled development of the districts to protect the abutting and surrounding residential areas.
(6) B-2 General Business. These districts are composed of land and structures occupied by or suitable for uses supplying a wide range of retail goods and services. Usually located on a thoroughfare or highway or near the intersection of principal thoroughfares or highways, these districts are relatively large and within convenient distance of the area they serve. The district regulations are designed to allow commercial development while protecting the abutting and surrounding residential areas.
(7) B-3 Downtown Business. These districts are composed of land and structures occupied by or suitable for uses furnishing the wide range of retail goods and services required by residents of the regional trade area. Located at the convergence of the principal thoroughfares and highways, the downtown is the focus of commerce and administrative business of the trade area. The district regulations are designed to permit further development of the district for its purpose in a compact and convenient arrangement of uses and structures that are urban in character.
(8) I-1 Light Industrial. These districts are composed of land and structures occupied by or suitable for light manufacturing, wholesaling, warehousing and similar uses. Uses located in these districts should have a minimum negative environmental impact (including, but not limited to noise, glare and vibration) on adjoining properties. Located for convenient access to present and future thoroughfares, highways and railway lines, these districts are usually separated from residential areas by business districts or by natural barriers; if they are adjacent to residential areas, an artificial or natural separation is required. The district regulations are designed to allow a range of light industrial activities subject to limitations designed to protect nearby residential and business districts.
(9) I-2 Heavy Industrial. These districts are composed of land and structures occupied by or suitable for heavy manufacturing and related activities. Located for convenient access to present and future arterial thoroughfares, highways, and railway lines, these districts are usually separated from residential areas by business districts or natural barriers; if they are adjacent to residential areas, an artificial or natural separation is required. The district regulations are designed to promote the development of the districts for industrial use subject to conditions necessary for the mutual benefit of the uses and the city.
(10) P-H Public/Hospital. These districts are designed to support the unique development needs associated with large scale health care institutions. Hospitals and related medical service offices, support commercial uses, and accessory parking facilities are compatible uses in these districts. When these districts adjoin residential areas, provisions are included to preserve the privacy and uses of dwelling units.
(11) R-E Residential Estate. These districts are composed of land and structures occupied by or suitable for one-family dwellings on very large lots. The regulations are designed to accommodate residential development opportunities for those who desire low density estate living in more remote or topographically difficult locations for urban development; and who are willing to assume the costs of providing many of their own services and amenities. The regulations further are designed to minimize disruption to natural features such as steep slopes and unstable soils; and to protect the estate character of the district by prohibiting commercial uses and heavy traffic generators.
(Prior Code, § 157.015) (Ord. 101-1986, passed 10-7-1986; Ord. 9-1993, passed 1-29-1993)
§ 157.021 ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS IN ANNEXED AREAS.
Where by reason of annexation the area included in the city is increased, that new part of the city shall be classified as R-12 Residential/Low Density on the effective date of the annexation. For the effective date of such annexation, the Planning Commission shall have 45 days to conduct a zoning sturdy of such area and recommend a zoning map amendment to the City Commission. After the City Commission has acted upon such recommendation, or absent a Planning Commission recommendation within the 45-day period, any property owner may request a zoning map amendment in an annexed area. No other zoning map amendment requests shall be processed during this 45-day period in an annexed area.
(Prior Code, § 157.016) (Ord. 101-1986, passed 10-7-1986)
§ 157.022 ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES.
(A) The locations and boundaries of the zoning districts shall be as shown on the map accompanying Ord. 101-1986 and made a part hereof, entitled “Zoning Map of the City of Ashland.” The zoning map and the authorized notations, references and amendments thereto, and other information shown thereon, are hereby made a part of this chapter. The zoning map, properly attested by the signatures of the Mayor and City Clerk with the seal of the municipality affixed, shall be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk and shall be available for inspection by the public.
(B) The provisions of this chapter governing within each type of district the use of land and buildings, dimensional requirements and other matters as are hereinafter set forth, are hereby established and declared to be in effect upon all land included within the boundaries of each and every district as shown upon said map, including water areas and rights-of-ways.
(C) In the creation of the respective districts, consideration was given to the existing character of each district and its peculiar suitability for particular future uses, and with a view to enhance the value of property interests and encouraging the most appropriate and beneficial use of land throughout the city.
(Prior Code, § 157.017) (Ord. 101-1986, passed 10-7-1986)
§ 157.023 INTERPRETATION OF DISTRICT BOUNDARIES.
Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of districts as shown on the zoning map, the following rules shall apply.
(A) Boundaries indicated as approximately following lot lines shall be construed to be such lot lines.
(B) Boundaries indicated as approximately following streets, alleys or other transportation rights-of-way shall be construed to be midway between the rights-of-way lines.
(C) Boundaries indicated as approximately following the city limits shall be construed as following such city limits.
(D) Boundaries indicated as following railroad lines shall be construed to be the centerline of the railroad right-of-way.
(E) Boundaries indicated as following shore lines shall be construed to follow such shore lines, and in the event of change in the shore lines, it shall be construed as moving with the actual shore lines.
(F) Boundaries indicated as following the centerlines of streams, rivers, canals, lakes or other bodies of water shall be construed to follow such centerlines.
(G) In unsubdivided property or where a district boundary divides a lot, the location of such boundary, unless the same is indicated by dimensions, shall be determined by use of the scale appearing on the map.
(H) Where any street, road or alley is hereafter officially vacated or abandoned, the regulations applicable to each parcel of abutting property shall apply to the portion of such street, road or alley added to the property by virtue of such vacation or abandonment.
(I) Boundaries indicated as parallel to or extensions of features indicated in divisions (A) through (F) of this section, shall be so construed.
(J) If an area is not shown on the official zoning map as being included in any district, it shall be deemed to be in the R-12 Residential/Low Density District.
(K) In case any further uncertainty exists, the Board of Zoning Adjustment shall interpret the intent of the map as to location of district boundaries.
(Prior Code, § 157.018) (Ord. 101-1986, passed 10-7-1986)
§ 157.024 AMENDMENT OF DISTRICT BOUNDARIES.
If, in accordance with the provisions of KRS Chapter 100 and of this chapter, changes are made in districts boundaries or other matters portrayed on the zoning map, the following rules shall apply.
(A) Such changes shall be entered on the zoning map promptly after the amendment has been approved by the City Commission, together with a reference to a more complete descriptive record of such changes which shall be kept as a permanent record in the office of the City Clerk.
(B) Entries on the zoning map shall be noted by index number. The number shall appear again on the map in a space provided, that correctly specifies the zoning case number and the date the change was approved.
(C) No changes of any nature shall be made on the official zoning map, or matter shown thereon, except in conformity with the procedures set forth in this chapter. Any unauthorized change of whatever kind by any person or persons shall be considered a violation of this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 157.019) (Ord. 101-1986, passed 10-7-1986)