Except as hereinafter specified, no land, building, structure or premises shall hereafter be used, and no building or part thereof, or other structure shall be located, erected, moved, reconstructed, extended, enlarged or altered except in conformity with the regulations herein specified for the district in which it is located; such regulations including, but without limitation, the following: the use of buildings, structures or land, including performance standards for the control of any "dangerous and objectionable elements," as defined herein, in connection with such use; the height, size or dimensions of buildings or structures; the size or dimensions of lots, yards and other open spaces surrounding buildings; the provision, location, size, improvement and operation of off-street parking, loading and unloading spaces.

(Ord., passed - -79) Penalty, see § 152.999

   (A)   Uses other than those specifically mentioned in this chapter as permitted uses in each of the districts may also be allowed therein, except for uses prohibited therein or which are first permitted in a less restrictive district and provided that, in the judgment of the Board as evidenced by resolution of record, such other uses are of similar character to those mentioned and will have no adverse influence or no more adverse influence on adjacent properties or the neighborhood or the community than the permitted uses specifically mentioned for the district.

   (B)   Uses other than those specifically prohibited in this chapter in any district shall also be prohibited therefrom, provided that in the judgment of the Board, as evidenced by resolution of record, such other uses are similar in character to those specifically prohibited in that they would have similar or more serious adverse influence on adjacent properties or the neighborhood or the community than the uses specifically mentioned as prohibited in the district.

(Ord., passed - -79)

   In any R District, no building in the rear of a principal building on the same lot shall be used for residential purposes unless it conforms to all the yard and other open space and off-street parking requirements of this chapter, and for the purpose of determining the front yard in such cases, the rear line of the required rear yard for the principal building in front shall be considered the front line for the building in the rear. In addition, there must be provided for any such rear dwelling, an unoccupied and unobstructed accessway not less than ten feet wide to a public street for each dwelling unit in such dwelling, or one not less than 30 feet wide for three or more dwelling units.

(Ord., passed - -79) Penalty, see § 152.999

   In any R District, an accessory building may be erected detached from the principal building or may be erected as an integral part of the principal building, or it may be connected therewith by a breezeway or similar structure. Except as provided in §§ 152.212 through 152.215 no accessory building shall be erected in any required yard or court, except a rear yard, and shall not occupy more than 35% of a required rear yard. Accessory buildings shall be distant at least six feet from any dwelling situated on the same lot, unless an integral part thereof, and at least six feet from all lot lines or adjoining lots which are within any R District. No accessory building or structure shall be erected or constructed prior to the erection or construction of the principal or main building.

(Ord., passed - -79) Penalty, see § 152.999

   Along any zoning boundary line on a lot in the less restricted district, a front yard facing a lot in the more restricted district and any side yard, rear yard or court abutting said zoning boundary line, unless subject to greater restrictions or requirements stipulated by other provisions of this chapter, shall have a minimum depth and width equal to the average of the required minimum depth or width for such front yards, side yards, rear yards or courts in the two districts on either side of such zoning boundary line. In cases where the height of a proposed structure on such lot in the less restricted district is greater than the maximum height permitted in the adjoining more restricted district, the minimum depth or width of the side yard, rear yard or court for such structure shall be determined by increasing the minimum depth or width for the highest structure permitted in such more restricted district by one foot for each two feet by which the proposed structure exceeds the maximum height permitted in said more restricted district.

(Ord., passed - -79)

   Even though compliance with performance standards' procedure, §§ 152.090 through 152.092, may not be expressly required for a particular use, initial and continued compliance with performance standards is required of every use.

(Ord., passed - -79; Am. Ord. 1980-5, passed 7-7-80) Penalty, see § 152.999

   Except as permitted by other provisions of this chapter, no lot shall contain any building used in whole or in part for residential purposes unless such lot abuts for at least 20 feet on a street; and there shall be not more than one single-family dwelling for such frontage.

(Ord., passed - -79) Penalty, see § 152.999

   No lot, yard, court, parking area or other space shall be reduced in area or dimension so as to make said area or dimension less than the minimum required by this chapter. No part of a yard, court, parking area, or other space provided about or for any building, structure or use for the purpose of complying with the provisions of this chapter shall be included as part of a yard, court, parking area or other space required under this chapter for another building, structure or use.

(Ord., passed - -79) Penalty, see § 152.999

   In every district spaces for off-street parking and for off-street loading and unloading shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of §§ 152.105 through 152.112.

(Ord., passed - -79; Am. Ord. 1980-5, passed 7-7-80)

   Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the strengthening or restoring to a safe condition of any part of any building or structure declared unsafe by proper authority.

(Ord., passed - -79)

   Nothing herein contained shall require any change in the overall layout, plans, construction, size or designated use of any development, building, structure or part thereof for which official approvals and required permits have been granted before the enactment of this chapter, the construction of which shall have been completed within 12 months after the effective date of this chapter.

(Ord., passed - -79)

   The outside storage of materials, vehicles, products, parts or other similar items shall be prohibited unless approved through site plan review and permitted within the zoning district. In situations where outside storage exists or is proposed, the Planning Director or designee shall have the authority to determine the appropriate screening if necessary or required.

(Ord. 2016-003, passed 5-2-16)