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Bellevue City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 1203

Definitions

1203.01 INTERPRETATION OF TERMS OR WORDS.

   For the purpose of this Zoning Ordinance, certain terms or words used herein shall be interpreted as follows:
(a)   The word "person" includes firms, association, organization, partnership, trust, company, or corporation, as well as an individual.
(b)   The present tense includes the future tense, the singular number includes the plural, and the plural number includes the singular.
(c)   The word "shall" is a mandatory requirement, the word "may" is permissive requirement, and the word "should" is a preferred requirement.
(d)   The words "used" or "occupied" include the words "intended, designed, or intended to be used or occupied."
(e)   The word "lot" includes the words "plot" or "parcel".
      (Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.02 ACCESSORY BUILDING.

   A subordinate building detached from, but located on the same lot, as the main building, the use of which is incidental and accessory to that part of the main building or use. Accessory Building does not include a metal shipping container or temporary storage container (see Section 1215.23). (Ord. 11-23. Passed 5-8-23.)

1203.03 ACCESSORY USE.

   A use customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use of building, located on the same lot or premises as the principal use or building.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.04 ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL.

   An appeal to the Board of Zoning Appeals alleging that the City Zoning Administrator or an authorized representative has erred in the administration or enforcement of this Zoning Ordinance. An appeal may be filed by any person or any office of the City of Bellevue aggrieved by the decision of the Zoning Administrator or authorized representative in order to determine if the decision was in conformance with this Zoning Ordinance.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.05 AGRICULTURE LIVESTOCK.

   Animals raised for use or profit such as, but not limited to, the following animals commonly associated with local agriculture: horses, cattle, sheep, goats, chickens, and hogs.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.06 AGRICULTURE.

   The use of land for agricultural purposes, including farming, dairying, pasturage, agriculture, horticulture, floriculture, viticulture, apiculture, animal and poultry husbandry, and the necessary accessory use for the packing, treating, or storing the produce, provided that, the operation of such accessory use shall be secondary to that of the normal agriculture activities, and provided that the above uses shall not include the commercial feeding of garbage or offal to swine or other animals. A use shall be classified as agriculture only if it is the principal or main use of the land.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.07 ALLEY.

   A service way providing a secondary public means of access to abutting properties.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.08 ALTERATION.

   As applied to a building or structure, means any change or rearrangement in the exterior structural parts or existing facilities of such building or structure, or any enlargement thereof, whether by extension on any side, or by an increase in height, or the moving of such building or structure from one location or position to another.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.09 ALTERATIONS, STRUCTURAL.

   Any change in the supporting members of a building such as bearing walls, beams, foundations or girders.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.10 AMUSEMENT DEVICE.

   A machine, device or instrument, that upon the insertion of a coin, plate, disc, plug, key or token of value, or payment of money, operates or may be operated for use as a game, contest of skill or amusement of any description. Music devices, pool tables and video games are included, however, postage dispensing machines and kiddie ride machines are not included in this definition. Use of a building or any part of a building for a mechanical amusement device shall be an accessory use only to main uses permitted.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.11 ANIMAL HOSPITAL.

   Any facility maintained by or for the use of a licensed veterinarian in the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of animal diseases wherein the animals are limited to dogs, cats, or other comparable household pets and wherein the overnight care of said animals is prohibited except when necessary in the medical treatment of the animal.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.12 ATTACHED.

   A building that is structurally connected to the principal building, including, connections by a roofed, enclosed passageway.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.13 AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR.

   A business establishment for the repair of motor vehicles, where permitted work may include greasing and oiling and replacement or installation of parts and accessories, including, major repair work such as motor replacement, body and fender repair, spray painting, upholstery work, auto glass work, welding, tire recapping, radiator repairs, and other similar major mechanical work. In no case shall dismantling, wrecking or outdoor storage of an inoperable motor vehicle be permitted longer than three (3) weeks.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.14 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE STATION.

   A building or other structure or a tract of land used exclusively for the storage and sale of kerosene, gasoline or other motor fuels and for any uses accessory thereto. The sale of lubricants, accessories or supplies, the lubrication of motor vehicles, the minor adjustment or repair of motor vehicles, or the occasional washing of motor vehicles are permitted accessory uses. The sale of pre-prepared food is also a permitted accessory use. A public parking lot or public parking garage is not a permitted accessory use.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.15 AVIATION FIELD.

   A use devoted to the take-off, landing and storing of aircraft.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.16 AUTOMOTIVE WRECKING/SALVAGE YARD.

   Any lot, or unenclosed place, where more than two (2) discarded motor vehicles of any kind are located or found. This includes establishments involved in the business of the dismantling of motor vehicles or the storage, sale, or dumping of dismantled or wrecked vehicles or their parts.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.17 AWNING.

   A hood, canopy, marquee, or cover that project from the wall of a building and which may, or may not be retractable, foldable or collapsible against the face of the supporting building.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.18 BARBER SHOP/BEAUTY SALON.

   A business for the purpose of cutting or styling of human hair. The sale of accessory items is a permitted accessory use.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.19 BASEMENT.

   A story partly below curb level but having at least one-half of its height below the average level of the adjoining ground. A basement shall be counted as a story for the purpose of height measurement if the vertical distance between the ceiling and the average level of the adjoining ground is more than five feet (5'), or if it is used for business or dwelling purposes.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.20 BED AND BREAKFAST.

   A dwelling which accommodates paying guests and provides lodging and breakfast.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.21 BEGINNING OF CONSTRUCTION.

   The actual erection of materials, including foundations, footers, walls, etc. for any new construction or structural alteration.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.22 BLOCK.

   A unit of continuous lots. A tract of land bounded by, streets, public parks, railroad rights of way when located at or above ground level but not including sidings or spurs in the same ownership, shore lines or corporate boundary lines of Bellevue.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.23 BOARDING HOUSE.

   Any dwelling with less than twenty (20) sleeping rooms in which persons, either individually or as families are housed or lodged for hire or otherwise, with or without meals.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.24 BREEZEWAY.

   A roofed, open passage connecting two (2) buildings; however, such connection does not make two (2) buildings attached as such term is used in this Code.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.25 BUFFER AREA.

   Open spaces, landscaped areas, fences, walls, berms, or any combination of naturally vegetated areas used to physically and visually separate one use or property from another in order to mitigate the impacts of noise, light or other nuisance.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.26 BUILDING.

   A combination of materials to form a construction that is safe and stable, adapted to permanent or continuous occupancy by public, residence, business, assembly or storage purposes. The term "building" shall be construed as if followed by the words "or parts thereof."
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.27 BUILDING, FRONT LINE OF.

   The line of that face of the building nearest the front line of the lot. This face includes sun parlors, decks, and porches, whether enclosed or open, but does not include steps and/or handicap ramps or awnings.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.28 BUILDING HEIGHT.

   "Building height" means the vertical distance from grade to the highest finished roof surface. "Height" of a building in stories does not include any basement and cellar, except that the basement or cellar shall be deemed a story when used for purposes other than storage or heating. A basement shall be counted as a story for the purposes of height measurements if the vertical distance between the ceiling and the average level of the adjoining ground is more than five feet (5').
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)
 

1203.29 BUILDING SETBACK LINE. (See SETBACK LINE)

1203.30 BUILDING, PRINCIPAL.

   A building, including an attached garage, in which is conducted the main or principal use of the lot on which said building is situated.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.31 BUILDING, UTILITY.

   A detached accessory building used for the purpose of storing equipment and materials and/or for housing parts of electrical, plumbing and heating services for the main building.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.32 BULK.

   The size, volume, area, and shape of buildings and structures and the physical relationship of their exterior walls or their location to lot lines, other buildings and structures or other walls of the same building, and all open spaces required in connection with a building, other structure or tract of land.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.33 BUSINESS.

   Any occupation, enterprise, undertaking or employment which engages in the purchase, sale, barter or exchange of goods, wares, merchandise, services or storage or where there is the maintenance or operation of an office or offices for the exhibition, sale, or offering of merchandise or service.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.34 CAMPGROUND.

   Any tract of land upon which two (2) or more portable camping units are placed, including, any roadway, building, structure, vehicle, or enclosure used or intended for use as a part of the facilities of such camp. A tract of land which is subdivided for lease or other contract of the individual lots is a campground if two (2) or more portable camping units are placed thereon for temporary habitation. "Campground" does not include any tract of land used solely for the storage or display for sale of portable camping units.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.35 CAR PORT.

   A covered automobile parking space not completely enclosed by walls or doors.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.36 CAR WASH.

   Any structure or part thereof used for the commercial washing of vehicles, either by manual or by assembly line techniques, utilizing employees or the vehicle occupants or both.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.37 CARNIVAL - CIRCUS.

   A traveling amusement show that temporarily locates in a defined area for a period not more than fourteen (14) days. Carnivals shall meet all State and local licensing requirements. For purposes of this Zoning Ordinance, the terms circus and carnival are interchangeable.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.38 CHANGE OF USE.

   Any alteration in the primary use of a lot for zoning purposes which may entail the need for additional parking, loading facilities and or restrictions.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.39 CLINIC.

   A place used for the care, diagnosis and treatment of sick, ailing, infirm and injured persons, but who are not provided with board or room or kept overnight on the premises.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.40 COMMERCIAL ENTERTAINMENT FACILITIES.

   Any profit-making activity which is generally related to the entertainment field such as motion picture theatres, nightclubs, cocktail lounges, video or other type arcade and other similar activities designed for public amusement.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.41 COMMERCIAL RECREATION FACILITY.

   An area owned privately or by a corporation, company, etc. designed and intended for use by the public, either on a daily basis fee or on a membership basis.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.42 COMMISSION.

   The City Planning Commission. (Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.43 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.

   A plan, or any portion thereof, adopted by the Planning Commission and Council showing the general locations and extent of present and proposed residential development and housing, commercial and industrial development, thoroughfares and community facilities. This plan establishes the goals, objectives and policies of the community and includes the official land use plan, the official thoroughfare plan, the community facilities plan, and the open space plan for the City of Bellevue. The Bellevue Comprehensive Plan is also called the Vision 2025 Plan, and shall include all future updates and supplements.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.44 CONDITIONAL USE.

   A use permitted within a district other than a principally permitted use, requiring a conditional use permit and approval of the Board of Zoning Appeals that all prior conditions for approval have been met.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.45 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT.

   A permit issued by the Zoning Administrator, upon approval by the Board of Zoning Appeals, to allow a use other than a principally permitted use established within the district.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.46 CONDOMINIUM.

   Property in which two (2) or more individually owned units are offered together with undivided interest in the common areas and facilities of the property. For purposes of determining lot and building requirements and the approval process for the building containing dwelling units, refer to Chapter 1213. The condominium shall also comply with the declaration and other requirements of Ohio Revised Code Chapter 5311.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.47 CONVALESCENT HOME. (See NURSING HOME)

1203.48 COUNCIL.

   The City Council of the City of Bellevue. (Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.49 COURT YARD.

   An "open space, other than a yard, bounded on two (2) or more sides by exterior walls of the building, or bounded by exterior walls of a building and lot lines.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)
 

1203.50 COVERAGE.

   That percentage of the lot area covered by the building and structures.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.51 CURB LEVEL. (See GRADE)

1203.52 DAY CARE CENTER. (See NURSERY SCHOOL)

1203.53 DENSITY.

   A unit of measurement, which describes the number of dwelling units per acre of land to be developed. The term net density refers to the number of dwelling units per acre exclusive of public right-of-way. The term gross density refers to the number of dwelling units per acre inclusive of public right-of-way.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.54 DETACHED STRUCTURE.

   An accessory structure or building that is not structurally connected to the principal building or is connected by a roofed, open passage, such as a breezeway.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.55 DISCARDED MOTOR VEHICLE.

   Any inoperable motor propelled vehicle, or accessory to same, which is the process of being wrecked, dismantled or stored and which does not have a license thereon which is valid or was valid not more than six (6) months ago.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.56 DISTRICT.

   Same as Zoning District. (Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.57 DRAINAGEWAY.

   A watercourse, gully, dry stream, creek or ditch which carries storm water runoff, which is subject to flooding or ponding, which is fed by street or building gutters or by storm water sewers, or which serves the purpose of draining water from the lands adjacent to such water course, gully, dry stream, creek, or ditch.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.58 DRIVE-THROUGH COMMERCIAL OR SERVICE USE.

   A specific form of "commercial use" characterized by business transactions from a stopped, but not parked, vehicle within a structure or its extension.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.59 DUMP.

   A parcel of land or part thereof which is unlicensed by State or County, used primarily for the disposal by abandonment, dumping, burial, or burning or any other means and for whatever purposes, of garbage, sewage, trash, refuse, junk, discarded machinery, vehicles or parts thereof, or waste materials of any kind,
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.60 DUPLEX. (See DWELLING, TWO FAMILY)

1203.61 DWELLING.

   A building designed or used as the living quarters for one or more families. The terms "dwelling", "two-family dwelling", or "dwelling group" shall not be deemed to include automobile court, rooming house, tourist home or Manufactured Home Park.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)
 

1203.62 DWELLING, ATTACHED.

   A dwelling which is joined to one other dwelling at one or more sides by a party wall or walls. Attached dwellings may also be structures where one or more of the building's sides rests directly on a lot line and attaches to a neighboring dwelling (sometime also called zero lot line).
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.63 DWELLING, DETACHED.

   A dwelling which is entirely surrounded by open space on the same lot.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.64 DWELLING, IN A MIXED USE BUILDING.

   A residence designed for or occupied by one family only, and located within a structure containing non-residential uses otherwise permitted in the applicable zoning district.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.65 DWELLING, MULTIFAMILY.

   A building or portion thereof designed for or used exclusively for residence purposes by four (4) or more families living independently of each other.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.66 DWELLING, ONE-FAMILY.

   A detached building designed exclusively for or occupied exclusively by one family.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.67 DWELLING, THREE-FAMILY.

   A building designed for or used exclusively for residence purposes by three (3) families living independently of each other.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.68 DWELLING, TWO- FAMILY.

   A building designed for or occupied exclusively by two (2) families living independently of each other.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.69 DWELLING UNIT.

   A building, or portion thereof, providing complete housekeeping facilities for one family.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.70 EASEMENT.

   Authorization by a property owner for the use of, or by another, and for a specified purpose, of any designated part of his property.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.71 ENGINEER.

   The City Engineer. (Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.72 ESSENTIAL SERVICE.

   Erection, construction, alteration or maintenance by public utilities or municipal departments or commissions, of underground or overhead gas, electrical, steam or water transmission or distribution systems, collection, communication, supply or disposal systems, including, poles, wires, mains, drains, sewers, pipes, conduit, cables, fire alarm boxes, police call boxes, traffic signals, hydrants and other similar equipment and accessories in connection therewith, but not including buildings reasonably necessary for the furnishing of adequate service by such public utilities or municipal departments or commissions, or for the public health or safety or general welfare.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.73 ESTABLISHMENT.

   A building or structure used for commercial or industrial purposes, including, stores, shops, plants, factories, warehouse, wholesale houses, and the like.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.74 FAMILY.

   One or more persons who live together in one dwelling unit and maintain a common household. A family may also include domestic servant(s) and gratuitous guests.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.75 FARM.

   Any parcel of land containing at least five (5) acres which is used for gain in the raising of agricultural products, livestock, poultry and dairy products. It includes necessary farm structures within the prescribed limits and the storage of equipment used. It excludes the raising of fur-bearing animals, riding academies, livery or boarding stables and dog kennels.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.76 FENCE.

   An enclosure, barrier or screen whose purpose is to physically and/or visually contain certain uses which are carried out on a particular zoning lot.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.77 FINISHED GRADE.

   The elevation of the finished surface of the ground adjoining the building after final grading and normal settlement.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.78 FLOOR AREA.

   (a)   A floor space enclosed by interior walls, fire walls or fire partitions, or by a combination of them. In particular, the "floor area" of a building shall include the following:
(1)   Elevator shafts and stairwells of each floor.
(2)   Floor space for mechanical equipment with structural headroom of seven feet and six inches (7'6") or more.
(3)   Penthouses and lofts.
(4)   Attic space, whether or not a floor has actually been laid, providing structural headroom of seven feet and six inches (7'6") or more.
(5)   Interior balconies and mezzanines.
(6)   Enclosed porches.
(7)   Accessory uses, not including the space for accessory off-street parking.
   (b)   However, "floor area" of a building shall not include the following:
(1)   Elevator and stair bulkheads, accessory water tanks and cooling towers.
(2)   Floor space used for mechanical equipment, with structural headroom of less than seven feet and six inches (7'6").
(3)   Attic space whether or not a floor has actually been laid, providing structural headroom of less than seven feet and six inches (7'6").
(4)   Uncovered steps vertical areas.
(5)   Terraces, breezeways and open spaces.
(6)   Accessory off-street parking spaces.
(7)   Accessory off-street loading berths up to 200 percent (200%) of the amount required by Chapter 1221.
         (Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.79 FLOOR AREA RATIO OF A BUILDING.

   The quotient of the floor area of a building divided by its lot area.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.80 FOOD PROCESSING.

   The preparation, storage, and processing of food products. Examples of this activity include: bakeries, dairies, canneries and other similar businesses.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.81 FRONTING.

   Bordering in the sense of affording principal access.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.82 GAME ROOM, VIDEO OR AMUSEMENT ARCADE.

   A place of business wherein a building, or any part of a building,. has more than two (2) mechanical amusement devices which are used for the purpose of public entertainment through the operation, use or play of any amusement device which is operated by placing therein any coin, plate, disc, plug, key or token of value, or by the payment of a fee (See Commercial Entertainment).
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.83 GARAGE, PRIVATE.

   A detached, fully enclosed building or portion of a principal building for the parking or temporary storage of vehicles, travel trailers and/or boats of the occupants of the premises, provided that no business, occupation or service is conducted for profit and where not more than two (2) spaces are rented for parking to persons not residents of the premises.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.84 GARAGE, PUBLIC.

   A principal or accessory building, other than a private garage, used for parking or temporary storage of passenger vehicles and in which no servicing of vehicles is permitted.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.85 GARAGE SALE.

   A sale of household equipment, utensils, appliances, personal clothing or effects, or other similar personal property. "Garage sales" include yard sales, porch sales or other commonly used terms.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.86 GAS.

   All natural gas and fluid hydrocarbons, not herein defined as oil, including condensate. Condensate is the liquid hydrocarbons that were originally in a gaseous phase in the reservoir.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.87 GASOLINE STATION. (See AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE STATION)

1203.88 GRADE.

   When a curb level has been established, means curb level. When a curb level has not been established or when the natural surface is at a different level than the curb level and remains unchanged, "grade means with respect to a building, the average ground elevation adjoining the building.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.89 GRADE - FINISHED.

   The elevation of the finished surface of the ground adjoining the building or structure within a distance of ten feet (10') of the foundation wall.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.90 GREENHOUSE, INDUSTRIAL.

   A wholesale business whose principal activity is the growing and selling of plants and/or produce within an enclosed building for wholesale distribution. An industrial greenhouse may include ancillary facilities for processing, packing and storage of raw materials and agricultural products. An industrial greenhouse may also include agricultural worker dwellings as an accessory use and as separately defined.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.91 GREENHOUSE, RETAIL.

   A retail greenhouse is a business whose principal activity is the selling of plants grown on the site with or without outside storage, growing or display. Retail greenhouses may include a building or structure constructed chiefly of glass, glasslike or translucent materials devoted to the protection or cultivation of flowers, shrubbery, vegetables, trees, and other horticultural and floricultural products for retail sale.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.92 GROSS DWELLING UNIT DENSITY.

   The number of dwelling units per a give area, found by dividing the total number of dwelling units by the total area of the parcel to be developed, including, all streets, recreation and common open space.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.93 GROSS FLOOR AREA.

   As used in determining loading requirements, means the total floor area used for the main and accessory activities and storage areas of the building served.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.94 GROUP HOME. (See RESIDENTIAL SOCIAL SERVICE FACILITY)

1203.95 HALFWAY HOUSE. (See RESIDENTIAL SOCIAL SERVICE FACILITY)

1203.96 HEALTH ORIENTED RETIREMENT COMMUNITY. (See RESIDENTIAL SOCIAL SERVICE FACILITY)

1203.97 HEDGE.

   A dense growth of shrubbery, usually planted to function as a fence or boundary.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.98 HEIGHT. (See BUILDING HEIGHT)

1203.99 HOME ASSOCIATION.

   An incorporated, non-profit organization operating under recorded land agreements through which each lot owner of a development area is a member and through which each lot is subject to charges for a proportionate share of the expenses for the organization's activities, such a maintaining the common property.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.100 HOME OCCUPATION - CLASS ONE.

   An occupation or profession conducted entirely within a dwelling, excluding an attached garage. A Class One Home Occupation does not include employees who are not residents of the housing unit, and all storage, display, or work done in conjunction with the home occupation takes place within the confines of the structures on the premises. Business activity associated with a Class One Home Occupation is such that customer visits to the property are very rare or non-existent. The appearance of any residential structure used for a Class One Home Occupation is not altered in any manner which would cause the premises to differ from its residential character. Not more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the ground floor area of the dwelling unit shall be used in the conduct of the Class One Home Occupation.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.101 HOME OCCUPATION - CLASS TWO.

   An occupation or profession conducted within an accessory building on the same lot as the dwelling in which the owner of such business resides, including an attached or detached garage. Class Two Home Occupations may include up to one full time or part time employee who does not reside in the subject residence and some storage, display, or work done in conjunction with the home occupation may take place outside the confines of the structures on the premises. Business activity associated with a Class Two Home Occupation may also be such that periodic customer visits to the property occur as part of the nature of the business activity.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.102 HOSPICE.

   An administrative office that provides coordinated holistic care and support for persons who are in the terminal phase of illness and their families. For the purposes of this Zoning Ordinance a hospice is a home-care oriented service. The administrative office is primarily used for program coordination, training, overall administration and periodic meetings.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.103 HOSPITAL.

   Unless otherwise specified, includes sanitarium, sanatorium, clinic, rest home, nursing home, convalescent home and any other place for the diagnosis, treatment or other care of ailments, and shall be deemed to be limited to places for the diagnosis, treatment or other care of human ailments.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.104 HOTEL.

   A building containing rooms intended or designed to be used or which are used, rented, or hired out to be occupied or which are occupied for sleeping purposes by guests and where only a general kitchen and dining room are provided within the building or in an accessory building.

1203.105 HOUSE TRAILER. (See MANUFACTURED HOMES)

1203.106 INTERMEDIATE CARE HOME. (See RESIDENTIAL SOCIAL SERVICE FACILITY)

 

1203.107 JUNK MOTOR VEHICLE.

   A motor vehicle that is apparently inoperable; cannot be started and moved under its own power; may be extensively damaged; may be missing wheels, tires, engine, or a transmission, or cannot be legally operated on the street. Junk motor vehicles typically cannot be economically restored to an operable condition.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.108 JUNK YARD.

   Any area where waste, discarded or salvaged materials are bought, sold, exchanged, baled, packed, disassembled or handled, including, scrap metal process facilities, auto wrecking yards, house wrecking yards, used lumber yards, and places or yards for storage of salvaged house wrecking and structural steel materials and equipment, but not including establishments for the sale, purchase or storage of used cars in operable condition or storage of materials incidental to manufacturing operations.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.109 KENNEL.

   Any lot or premises on which four (4) or more domesticated animals of the same species, more than four (4) months of age are housed, groomed, bred, boarded, trained or sold, and which may offer provision of minor medical treatment.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.110 LANDFILL.

   An area where solid waste is buried. (Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.111 LOADING SPACE.

   An off-street loading space or berth on the same lot with a building or contiguous to a group of buildings, for the temporary parking of a commercial vehicle while loading or unloading merchandise or materials, and which abuts upon a street, alley or other appropriate means of access.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.112 LODGE. (See PRIVATE CLUB)

1203.113 LOT.

   A parcel of land sufficient size to meet minimum zoning requirements for use, coverage and area, and to provide such yards and other open spaces as are herein required. Such lot shall have frontage on an improved public street, or on an approved private street, and may consist of:
(a)   A single lot of record;
(b)   A portion of a lot of record;
(c)   A combination of complete lots of record, of complete lots of record, or of portions of lots of record.
      (Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.114 LOT AREA.

   The area of a horizontal plane bounded by the front, side and rear lot lines. In determining lot area, no part thereof within the right-of-way limits of the street shall be included.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.115 LOT, CORNER.

   A lot at the intersection of two (2) or more streets. A lot abutting on a curved street or streets shall be considered a corner lot if straight lines drawn from the foremost points of the side lot lines to the foremost point of the lot meet at an interior angle of less than 135 degrees. See Section 1215.09 for yard requirements for corner lots.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.116 LOT COVERAGE.

   The percentage of the lot covered by principal or accessory buildings or completely enclosed by the buildings.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.117 LOT DEPTH.

   Means the horizontal distance between the front and the rear lot lines measured in the general direction of the side lot line.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.118 LOT, INTERIOR.

   A lot, other than a corner lot, with only one frontage on a street.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.119 LOT LINE.

   The boundary of a lot separating it from adjoining public, common or private land, including a public street.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.120 LOT LINE, FRONT.

   The line separating the lot from a street right-of-way.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.121 LOT LINE, REAR.

   The lot line opposite and most distance from the front lot line.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.122 LOT LINE, SIDE.

   Any lot line other than front or rear lot lines. A side lot line separating a lot from a street means a side street lot line. A side lot line separating a lot from another lot or lots means an interior side lot line.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.123 LOT MEASUREMENTS.

   A lot shall be measured as follows:
(a)   "Depth" of a lot shall be considered to be the distance between the midpoints of straight lines connecting the foremost points of the side lot lines in front and the rearmost points of the side lot lines in the rear.
(b)   "Width" of a lot shall be considered to be the distance between straight lines connecting front and rear lot lines at each side of the lot, measured at the building setback line, provided however, that the width between side lot lines at their foremost points, where they intersect the street line, shall not be less than eighty percent (80%) of the required lot width.
(c)   "Irregular" lot measurement and frontage will be at the discretion of the appropriate Commission.
(d)   "Area lot" is the area of a horizontal plane bounded by the front, side and rear lot lines. In determining lot area, no part thereof within the right-of-way limits of the street shall be included.
      (Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.124 LOT OF RECORD.

   A lot which is part of a subdivision, the plat of which has been recorded in the office of the Recorder of this County, or a parcel of land, the deed to which was of record on or prior to actual date of this Resolution.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.125 LOT, REVERSE FRONTAGE.

   A lot on which frontage is at right angles to the general pattern in the area. A reversed frontage lot may also be a corner lot.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.126 LOT, THROUGH.

   A lot, other than a corner lot, with frontage on more than one street. A "through lot" abutting two (2) streets may be referred to as a double frontage lot. Also an interior lot having frontage on two (2) parallel or approximately parallel streets.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.127 LOTS, TYPE OF.

   (See illustration)
 
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.128 MAIN BUILDING.

   The building occupied by the main use or activity on the premises, all parts of which are connected in a substantial manner by common walls and a continuous roof.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.129 MAIN USE.

   The principal use of an activity conducted in a building or other structure or on the land.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.130 MANUFACTURED HOMES, PERMANENTLY SITED.

   A "permanently-sited manufactured home" is defined as a home:
(a)   Is built pursuant to the HUD-Code after January 1, 1995;
(b)   Is attached to a permanent foundation;
(c)   Has a length of at least twenty-two feet (22') and a width of at least twenty-two feet (22');
(d)   Has 900 square feet of living area; and
(e)   Has conventional residential siding, a six-inch (6")-minimum eave to overhand and minimum 3:12 roof pitch.
      (Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.131 MANUFACTURED HOME PARK.

   Any tract of land upon which three (3) or more manufactured or mobile homes used for habitation are parked, either free of charge or for revenue purposes, and includes any roadway, building, structure, vehicle, or enclosure used or intended for use as a part of the facilities of the park. "Manufactured home park" does not include any of the following:
(a)   A tract of land used solely for the storage or display for sale of manufactured or mobile homes or solely as a temporary park-camp as defined in Section 3729.01 of the Ohio Revised Code;
(b)   A tract of land that is subdivided and the individual lots are for sale or sold for the purpose of installation of manufacture or mobile homes used for habitation and the roadways are dedicated to the local government authority;
(c)   A tract of land within an area that is subject to local zoning authority and subdivision requirements and is subdivided, and the individual lots are for sale or sold for the purpose of installation of manufactured or mobile homes for habitation.
      (Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.132 MANUFACTURING.

   Production or industrial process, including food processing, which combines one or more raw materials or components into a product, or which changes the nature of the materials entering the process.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.133 MONUMENTS.

   Iron markers used to establish definitely all lines of the plat of a subdivision, including all lot corners, boundary line corners and points of change in street alignment.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.134 MOTEL.

   A building or group of buildings containing individual living and sleeping accommodations for hire, each with individual entrances, primarily for the use of transient travelers. The term "motel" also includes every type of similar establishment designated as a hotel, auto court, tourist court, tourist cabin, motor hotel, motor lodge, etc.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.135 MOTOR FREIGHT STATION/TRUCK STOP.

   A building in which freight, brought by motor truck, is assembled, sorted or loaded and reloaded for transshipment by motor truck and/or where repair, fuel, and extended parking occurs.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.136 NON-COMMERCIAL PERFORMING ARTS FACILITY/THEATER.

   Any private, public or semi-public performing arts facility/theater which is not operated for profit.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.137 NONCOMMERCIAL RECREATIONAL FACILITY.

   Any private, public, or semi-public recreational facility which is not operated for profit.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.138 NONCONFORMING STRUCTURE.

   A structure existing lawfully at the time the Zoning Code was adopted or an amendment thereto, became effective, but which does not conform to the area, height or bulk or building, yard, or other regulations of the district in which it is located.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.139 NONCONFORMING USE.

   A building, structure or use of land existing at the time of adoption of the Zoning Code which does not conform to the regulations of the district or zone in which it is situated.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.140 NURSERY/GREENHOUSE.

   Land, buildings, structure or combinations thereof for the storage, cultivation, or transplanting of live trees, shrubs, or plants (including products used for gardening or landscaping)
offered for sale on the premises.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.141 NURSING OR CONVALESCENT HOME.

   Any dwelling with sleeping rooms for hire where persons are housed or lodged and furnished with meals and nursing care.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.142 NURSERY SCHOOL.

   A school conducted for profit that provides care for children. Nursery school and day care centers are considered the same for purposes of this Zoning Ordinance.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.143 OFF-STREET LOADING SPACE.

   A space logically and conveniently located for bulk pickups and deliveries, scaled to delivery vehicles expected to be used, and accessible to such vehicles when required off-street parking spaces are filled. Required off-street loading space is not to be included as off-street parking space in computation of required off-street parking area. All off-street loading spaces shall be located totally outside of any street or alley right-of-way.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.144 OFF-STREET PARKING SPACE.

   An open or enclosed surfaced area directly accessible from a public street for parking of automobiles of owners, occupants, employees, customers or tenants of the main use. Each space shall be directly accessible from a drive or aisle.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.145 OPEN SPACE.

   An area, open to the sky, which may be on the same lot with a building. The area may include, along with the natural environmental features, neighborhood and community park land, swimming pools, tennis courts, and other recreational facilities that the Planning Commission deems permissive. Streets, structures for habitation, and the like shall not be included.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.146 PARCEL OF PROPERTY.

   Any separate parcel of property as shown on the latest available County Tax Map, provided that when structures on separate parcels are abutting and/or have common walls, such parcels shall be considered as one parcel of property, and provided further that where one tenant, business or enterprise occupied two (2) or more contiguous parcels, it shall be considered as one parcel of property.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.147 PARKING AREA, PUBLIC.

   An open area, other than a street or other public way, used for the parking of automobiles or other motor vehicles and available to the public, whether for a fee, or an accommodation for clients or customers.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.148 PARKING LOT.

   An open and/or covered lot or plot of ground used with or without a fee for standing or parking motor vehicles, no part of which is a public street.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.149 PARKING SPACE.

   An off street space available for the parking of one motor vehicle and having an area not less than ten feet (10') by twenty feet (20') exclusive passageways, sidewalks, driving lanes and driveway aprons.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.150 PEDESTRIAN WAY.

   A dedicated public right-of-way solely for pedestrian circulation.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.151 PERMANENT FOUNDATION.

   Means a structural system for transposing loads from a structure to the earth at a depth below the established frost line without exceeding the safe bearing capacity of the supporting soil. For purpose of this Zoning Ordinance, a "permanent foundation" requires walls at the exterior line of the manufactured home constructed on footers set below frost line and steel beams across these walls to weld or bolt the manufactured home frame to.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.152 PERMANENT PERIMETER ENCLOSURE.

   A foundation which forms a complete enclosure under exterior walls, and includes a skirting constructed of fire and weather resistant materials, enclosing the entire undercarriage of a manufactured home.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.153 PERSONAL STORAGE.

   A business use utilizing a building or buildings to rent storage space to private individuals.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.154 PICK-UP CAMPER.

   A structure designed primarily to be mounted on a pick-up truck chassis and with sufficient equipment to render it suitable for use as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreational and vacation use.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.155 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT.

   An area of land, in which a variety of housing types and/or related commercial and industrial facilities are accommodated in a pre-planned environment under more flexible standards, such as lot sizes and setback, than under those restrictions that would normally apply under these regulations. The procedure for approval of such development contains requirements in addition to those of the standard subdivision, such as building design principles and landscaping plans.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.156 PREMISES.

   A lot together with all the buildings and uses thereon. (Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.157 PRIMARY THOROUGHFARE.

   Thoroughfares that are intended to move medium-distance, through-traffic across town, between major traffic generators such as industrial employment centers and the central business district, and the expressways and other State highways in the vicinity of the City. Traffic control devices may be utilized to facilitate this traffic flow.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.158 PRIVATE CLUB.

   An association organized and operated not for profit for persons who are bona fide members paying annual dues, which hires or leases premises, the use of which is restricted to such members and their guests. The affairs and management of such an association are conducted by a board of directors, executive committee or similar body chosen by members at their annual meeting. Food, meals, and beverages may be served on the premises, provided adequate dining room space and kitchen facilities are available. Alcoholic beverages may be sold or served to members and their guests, provided such service is secondary and incidental to the promotion of some other common objective of the organization and such sale or service is in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, County and local laws.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.159 PRIVATE LAND.

   A subdivision or development area which shall be adjoining, attached and assigned to the land occupied by a one-family dwelling, to be held as an open space in common ownership with other dwellings in the subdivision or development area for the exclusive use of the occupants of a particular dwelling unit, and which shall be identified on subdivision and development plans submitted to the City. It is similar to the "exclusive use of the limited common areas" under condominium property.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.160 PROFESSIONAL OFFICE.

   Any building or structure, the use of which is limited to providing professional services such as doctors, lawyers, accountants, architects, engineers and similar professions.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.161 PUBLIC FACILITY.

   Any building or structure used by government for administrative or service purposes, but not including buildings devoted to the storage and maintenance of equipment and materials.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.162 PUBLIC HEARING.

   A hearing held after legal notice has been published in a newspaper of general circulation.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.163 PUBLIC LAND/USES.

   Uses, including public parking, schools, and administrative, cultural and service buildings, but not including public land or buildings devoted solely to the storage and maintenance of equipment and materials.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.164 PUBLIC UTILITY.

   Any person, firm, corporation, governmental department or board, duly authorized to furnish and furnishing, under State or Municipal regulation, to the public electricity, gas, steam, communications, transportation, water or sewer services.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.165 PUBLIC WAY.

   An alley, avenue, boulevard, bridge, channel, ditch, easement, expressway, freeway, highway, land, parkway, right-of-way, road, sidewalk, street, subway, tunnel, viaduct, walk or other way in which the general public or a public entity has a right, or which is dedicated, whether improved or not.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.166 QUARRY, SAND PIT, GRAVEL PIT, TOPSOIL STRIPPING.

   A lot or land, or part thereof, used for the purpose of extracting stone, sand, gravel or topsoil for sale as an industrial operation, exclusive of the process of grading a lot preparatory to the construction of a building for which application for a building permit has been made.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.167 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE.

   "Recreational vehicle" includes the following:
(a)   "Boats and boat trailers" means boats, floats and rafts, plus the normal equipment to transport the same on the street or highway.
(b)   "Fold-tent trailer" means a canvas folding structure, mounted on wheels and designed for travel and vacation use.
(c)   "Motor home" means a portable dwelling designed and constructed as an integral part of a self-propelled vehicle.
(d)   "Pick-up camper" means a structure designed primarily to be mounted on a pick-up truck chassis and with sufficient equipment to render it suitable for uses as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreational and vacation use.
(e)   "Travel trailer" means a vehicle or other portable structure that is designed or used as a temporary dwelling and also to move on the street or highway.
      (Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.168 RESIDENTIAL SOCIAL SERVICE FACILITY.

   A facility that provides residential services to individuals of whom, one or more, are unrelated. The category includes uses licensed, supervised or under contract by any Federal, State, County or other political subdivision. The term "residential social service facility" includes, but is not limited to, the following listed categories:
(a)   "Halfway houses" means residential home for adolescents or adults who have been institutionalized and released or who have alcohol or drug problems which make operation in society difficult and who require the protection of a group setting.
(b)   "Intermediate care homes" means residential homes for children or adolescents who have been judged delinquent and have been assigned by a court to a residential home in lieu of placement in a correctional institution.
(c)   "Social care homes" means residential homes for individuals who lack social maturity or have emotional problems and who have not been judged delinquent. These individuals may be physically handicapped, disabled or undergoing rehabilitation and are provided services to meet their needs.
(d)   "Health Orientated Retirement Community" means a residential complex that by design provides either specific or generalized health care.
      (Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.169 RESTAURANT.

   A lot, premises, or building whereupon or in which food or beverages are cooked or prepared and offered for sale and where consumption is permitted on said lot, premises or building, whether or not entertainment is offered; and includes establishments commonly known as bars, grills, cafes, taverns, and drive-thru establishments.
(a)   "Carry-out restaurant" means an establishment whose primary function is the offering of food and beverages which are sold only inside the building, and are usually packaged to be carried and consumed off of the premises, but may be consumed within the restaurant building or on the premises.
(b)   "Drive-thru restaurant" means an establishment offering food and beverages which are sold within the building, or to persons while in motor vehicles in an area designed for drive-in service, and may be consumed on or off the premises.
(c)   "Sit down restaurant" means an establishment whose primary function is the offering of food and beverages which are sold and normally consumed within the restaurant building. Entertainment may be provided on the premises.
      (Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.170 RETAIL SALES AND SERVICE.

   An establishment which sells merchandise but provides service for the repair or replacement of that or other merchandise purchased or previously owned by consumers.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.171 RIGHT OF WAY.

   All of the land included within an area, which is dedicated, reserved by deed or granted by easements for street purposes.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)
 

1203.172 RIGHT OF WAY LINE.

   The dividing line between a lot and a public street, legally open or officially plotted by the City, County or State, or over which the owners or tenants of two (2) or more lots held in a single or separate ownership have the right of way.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.173 SATELLITE DISH.

   An apparatus or structure designed, constructed or modified, for sending or receiving communication or television signals from any orbiting transmitter relay.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.174 SCHOOL CONDUCTED FOR PROFIT.

   Any school conducted for profit including, but not limited to, music, dance, martial arts and driving.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.175 SCREENING.

   A method of visually shielding or obscuring an abutting or nearby use or structure from another by fencing, walls, berms, or densely planted vegetation.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.176 SETBACK LINE.

   A line generally parallel with and measured from a lot line, defining the limits of a yard in which no building or structure may be located above ground.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.177 SEXUALLY-ORIENTED BUSINESS.

   Any business, club or organization where one or more persons display "specified anatomical areas" or engage in "specified sexual activities", either in person or by photograph, motion picture, television or other type of image. This definition includes the following: "adult book store", "adult cabaret", "adult motel", "adult novelty shop", "adult theater", "massage parlor", and "public bath." Specific terms and definitions applicable to "sexually-oriented business" include:
(a)   Adult Book Store: An establishment partly or wholly devoted to the display, sale or rental of books, magazines or other periodicals, video tapes, photographs or motion picture films which are distinguished or characterized by their emphasis on matter depicting, describing or relating to "specified sexual activities' or "specified anatomical areas" as defined by this Section, where the floor area or shelf space devoted to such material and accessible to customers exceeds five percent (5%) of the total floor area or shelf space accessible to customers.
(b)   Adult Cabaret: A nightclub, bar, restaurant, or similar commercial establishment which regularly features:
(1)   Persons who appear in a state of semi-nudity or nudity; or
(2)   Live performances which are characterized by the exposure of "specified sexual activities" or by "specified anatomical areas;" or
(3)   Films, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides, or other photographic reproductions which are characterized by the depiction of "specified sexual activities" or by "specified anatomical areas;" or
(4)   Persons who engage in lewd, lascivious or erotic dancing or performances that are intended for the sexual interests of an audience or customers.
(c)   Adult Motel: A hotel, motel or similar commercial establishment which:
(1)   Offers accommodations to the public for any form of consideration and provides patrons with closed-circuit television transmission, films, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides, or other photographic reproductions which are characterized by the depiction or description of "specified sexual activities" or "specified anatomical areas", and has a sign visible from the public right of way which advertises the availability of this adult type of photographic reproductions; or
(2)   Offers a sleeping room for rent for a period of time that is less than twelve (12) hours; or allows a tenant or occupant of a sleeping room to sub-rent the room for a period of time that is less than twenty-four (24) hours.
(d)   Adult Novelty Shop: Any establishment where the floor area or shelf space devoted to the sale of devices which stimulate human genitals or devices designed for sexual stimulation accounts for more than five percent (5%) of the total floor area or shelf space accessible to customers.
(e)   Adult Theater: Any establishment where, for any form of consideration, films, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides, or similar photographic reproductions are regularly shown which are characterized by the depiction or description of "specified sexual activities" or "specified anatomical areas", or regularly features persons who appear in a state of nudity or live performances which are characterized by the exposure of "specified sexual activities" or "specified anatomical areas."
(f)   Massage Parlor: An establishment in which a substantial or significant portion of the business conducted involves the administration of non-therapeutic massage, erotic touching, or fondling of such body areas as human genitals, pubic region, buttock, or breasts. The term "massage parlor" does not include medical or therapeutic massage services or any state licensed practitioners or medical or related services such as chiropractors or physical therapists.
(g)   Nudity or State of Nudity: The appearance of a human bare buttock, anus, male genitals, female genitals, or female breast without a fully opaque complete covering of the breast below a point immediately above the top of the areola, or human male genitals in a discernible turgid state even if completely and opaquely covered.
(h)   Public Bath: An establishment providing common bathing facilities or hot tubs for use for a fee. Shower facilities, swimming pools, saunas and similar facilities intended as accessory uses in a school, health club, motel, or similar facility are not "public baths."
(i)   Semi-Nude: A state of dress in which clothing covers no more than the human bare buttock, anus, male genitals, female genitals, or female breast without a fully opaque complete covering of the breast below a point immediately above the top of the areola, or human male genitals in a discernible turgid state even if completely and opaquely covered.
(j)   Specified Anatomical Areas: Human genitals, pubic regions, buttock, or any portion of the female breast below a point immediately above the top of the areola when less than completely and opaquely covered, in addition to human genitals in a discernibly turgid state, even if completely and opaquely covered.
(k)   Specified Sexual Activities: Human genitals in a state of stimulation or arousal; acts of human or animal masturbation, sexual intercourse (homosexual or heterosexual), or sodomy; fondling of or erotic touching of human genitals, pubic region, buttock or female breast; bestiality; fellatio or cunnilingus; sadomasochistic abuse; and human excretory functions.
      (Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.178 SIGNS.

   (a)   Abandoned Sign - On Premise. A sign which no longer correctly directs or exhorts any persons or advertises a bona fide business, lessor, owner, product or activity or product available on the premises where such sign is displayed.
   (b)   Abandoned Sign - Off Premise. A sign which advertises goods, products, services or facilities incorrectly or which are no longer available to the public or which directs persons to a different location where such goods, products, services or facilities are not available.
   
   (c)   Advertising Message. Copy on a sign describing products or services being offered to the public. This does not include the business name or logo. Advertising Message is to be located on an Advertising Sign or as part of a permanent Business Sign.
   (d)   Advertisement Sign or Advertising Sign. A surface on which is displayed an advertisement (including the sale of goods or services), directions, announcements, etc., intended for the patrons of that establishment and not meant to be seen from the roadway. Advertisement Signs do not include the name of the business or the logo. (They can be located in windows, as long as, it does not become a safety hazard as determined by the Zoning Administrator or Public Safety Official.) Advertising Signs are not permitted to be attached to any utility pole, tree, hedge, or fence. No Zoning Permit required. Any Advertising Sign located outside of the establishment and larger than twelve (12) square feet must obtain an annual permit for each sign. Advertising Signs may not be larger than thirty-five (35) square feet in any location.
   (e)   Animated Sign. Any sign which includes action or motion, or the illusion of action or motion, produced by changes in illumination requiring electrical energy for its operation.
   (f)   Area of Sign. Entire display area and all of the elements of the matter displayed, including frames, but excluding the necessary supports or uprights on which the sign may be placed. If the sign consists of more than one section or module, all areas shall be totaled.
   (g)   Attached Sign. Any sign, i.e. Wall Sign, Projecting Sign, etc., attached to the building.
   (h)   Banner Sign. A Temporary Sign composed of light weight material, bearing a slogan or design, either enclosed or not enclosed in a rigid frame, hung up or secured or mounted so as to allow movement of the sign caused by the movement of the atmosphere.
   (i)   Billboard. See "Off-Premise Sign."
   (j)   Bulletin Board Sign. A structure containing a surface upon which is displayed the name of a religious institution, school or library, auditorium, stadium, athletic field or area of similar use or the announcement of services or activities to be held therein or at some other place.
   (k)   Business Sign. A surface on which is displayed, by any means, the name or logo of such business or commercial entity, days and hours of operation, and all graphics surrounding or integrated into such display.
   (l)   Building Sign. Any sign attached to any part of a building, including Wall, Awning, Canopy, Window, and Projecting Signs.
   (m)   Canopy (Awning) Sign. Any Building Sign that is painted on, or otherwise attached to, an awning, canopy, or other fabric, plastic or structural protective cover over a door, entrance or window.
   (n)   Changeable Copy Sign. A sign of which the copy is designed to be regularly changed, either manually or by mechanical or electrical means. Billboards and other Off-Premise Signs shall not be considered a Changeable Copy Sign.
   (o)   Changeable Copy Sign (Automatic). A sign or portion thereof on which the copy changes automatically or animation is displayed through electrical or electronic means (e.g., time and temperature units and message centers).
   (p)   Changeable Copy Sign (Manual). A sign or portion thereof on which copy is changed manually through placement of letters or symbols on a sign panel.
   (q)   Copy (Permanent and Temporary). The wording or design on a sign surface either in permanent or removable form.
   (r)   Directive Sign. A sign which has as its only function the direction of vehicular or pedestrian traffic upon a premises and which contains no advertising matter, other than the name or a symbol for the business, project, development or activity to which the sign relates.
   (s)   Flashing Sign. An Illuminated Sign on which artificial light is not maintained stationary and constant in intensity and color at all times when in use.
   (t)   Free-Standing Sign. Any sign supported from the ground and not attached to any building. A Free-Standing Sign may be supported by a single pole, two (2) poles, a pylon or a solid base.
   (u)   Free-Standing Multi-tenant Sign. The same as a Free-standing Sign; however, intended for shopping centers, strip malls, shopping or office complexes having at least two (2) separate establishments located on one (1) property.
   (v)   Illuminated Sign. A sign designed to give forth any artificial light, or designed to reflect such light deriving from any source which is intended to cause such light or reflection.
   (w)   Informational/Public Information Sign. A public sign which is designed to give general information concerning the location of places or lodging or eating, vehicle service, natural phenomena, weather, time, historic sites, areas of natural scenic beauty, outdoor recreational facilities and similar information.
   (x)   Monument-Style Sign. A Free-Standing Sign, in which a sign is inscribed or placed upon, not exceeding six feet (6') in height.
   (y)   Multiple-Faced Sign. A Free-Standing Business Sign with multiple faces that are joined and connected to the same base structure, i.e., gas station Canopy Sign.
   (z)   Non-Conforming Sign. A sign which has been issued a valid Sign Permit at the time it was erected, but does not now accord or comply with the requirements of this Chapter and was made non-conforming by annexation, rezoning or ordinance amendment.
   (aa)   Off-Premise Sign ("Off-Site Sign"). A third-party sign which does not constitute advertisement or message for the primary function of the premises on which the sign is located. It is a sign that advertises goods, products, services or facilities not necessarily sold on the premises on which the sign is installed or which directs persons to a different location from where the sign is installed or independent messages. Listed below are three (3) main types:
(1)   Poster panels or bulletins normally mounted on a building wall, roof or free-standing structure with advertising copy in the form of pasted paper.
(2)   Multi-prism Signs - same as above, and alternating advertising messages on the one display area.
(3)   Painted bulletins, where the advertiser's message is painted directly on the background of a wall-mounted, roof or free-standing display area.
   (bb)   On-Premises Sign. A sign which carries only advertisements or information strictly relating to a lawful use of the premises on which it is located, including signs or sign devices indicating the business transacted, services rendered, goods sold or produced on the premises, the name of the business and/or logo of the business. Professional Name Plates (i.e., John Smith, Attorney at Law) are excluded.
   (cc)   Pole or High Rise Sign. Any free-standing sign or other sign supported by poles, pipes or other structural elements, which support the sign face(s) above the ground, roof, wall or other area upon which the sign is located so that the sign faces are visible from distances exceeding normally required front yard setback distances or are visible above vegetation, building, vehicles or other features existing on the ground.
   (dd)   Political Sign. A sign advocating action on a public issue or indicating a candidate for public office.
   (ee)   Portable Sign. An On-Premises Advertising Sign which is designed to be moved readily or is for temporary use at a location or does not have a permanent attachment to the ground surface or any structure. Business signs shall not be portable.
   (ff)   Professional Name Plate. A sign that consists of a person's full name and any recognized professional initials, i.e., John E. Smith, M.D.; or Joan T. Hall, P.E.; or Bill Jones, Attorney at Law.
   (gg)   Projecting Sign. A sign erected on the outside wall of a building and projecting out at a ninety degree (90º) angle therefrom.
   (hh)   Real Estate Sign. A sign which directs attention to promotion, development, construction, rental, sales or lease of property on which it is located.
   (ii)   Revocable Permit. This permit is not a property right and must be signed by the owner or responsible party wishing to construct or place any object or structure within, crossing over or touching the public right-of-way or City easement. It is a temporary authorization, revocable by the City of Bellevue or the State of Ohio with or without cause, for any object or structure placed within, crossing over or touching the public right-of-way or City easement. The removal and/or replacement and all costs associated with the removal and/or replacement of object or structure is solely the responsibility of the property owner.
   (jj)   Roof Sign. A Business or Advertising Sign, placed anywhere and by any means on a roof or any part thereof. Roof Signs are prohibited in all areas within the City Limits.
   (kk)   Sign. Sign, the general term shall mean "Business Sign." An "Advertising Sign" shall specifically say "Advertising Sign".
   (ll)   Sign Height. Shall be measured within ten feet (10') of the base of the sign, from the lowest horizontal surface grade to the top of its highest element, including any structure element.
   (mm)   Sign Structure. Shall be the supports, uprights, bracing, poles or framework for signs.
   (nn)   Temporary Sign. A Business Sign, intended or installed for no more than forty-five (45) days and no more than three (3) times per year. A Zoning Permit is required. This excludes exempt signs as provided herein.
   (oo)   Wall Sign. A sign attached to or displayed or painted on an exterior wall in a manner parallel with the wall surface and not separated by more than twelve inches (12") from such surface.
   (pp)   Window Sign. A sign painted on, attached to, placed in or which can be seen through a window or the glass portion of a door.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.179 STABLE, PRIVATE.

   An accessory building, structure or use, in which horses are kept for private use and not for hire, remuneration, or sale.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.180 STORY.

   That portion of a building included between the surface of any floor and the surface of the floor next above it, or if there is no floor above, then the space between any floor and the ceiling above it.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.181 STORY, HALF.

   A story under a gable, hip, or gambrel roof, the wall plates of which, on at least two (2) opposite exterior walls are not more than four feet (4') above the floor of such stories.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.182 STREET.

   A right of way, other than an alley, dedicated or otherwise legally established to the public use, which affords the principal means of access to abutting property. The streets are classified by function as follows:
(a)   Major or Primary Thoroughfare. A street designated for large volumes of traffic movement, of primary importance and/or of considerable continuity and which will collect traffic from collector and minor streets.
(b)   Collector or Secondary Street. A street planned to facilitate the collection of traffic from local streets, and to provide circulation within neighborhood areas and convenient ways for traffic to reach main or primary streets.
(c)   Minor or Local Street. A street designated primarily to provide access to abutting properties, usually residential.
(d)   Marginal Access Streets. Local streets which are parallel with and adjacent to primary streets and highways, and which provide access to abutting properties and protection from through traffic.
      (Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.183 STREET, RIGHT-OF-WAY.

   That strip of land which is dedicated to the public for or reserved by deed or easement for the use of the public as a thoroughfare for purposes of vehicular travel or for both vehicular and pedestrian travel.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.184 STRUCTURE.

   A combination of materials forming a construction that is safe and stable and includes, among other things, stadiums, gospel and circus tents, reviewing stands, platforms, staging, observation towers, radio and television towers, water tanks and towers, trestles, piers, wharves, shed, storage bins, walls, fences and display signs. The word “structure” shall be construed as if followed by the words “or part thereof”.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.185 STRUCTURE, TEMPORARY.

   A structure of a temporary nature, erected for a period not to exceed six (6) months for such uses as construction offices, or storage buildings at a construction site.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.186 STRUCTURAL ALTERATION.

   Any change in the supporting members of a building, such as bearing walls or partitions, columns, beams, or girders.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.187 STRUCTURAL RESTORATION.

   The reconstruction of exterior walls, roof, foundation, etc., done for general maintenance or safety reasons, maintaining the exact same exterior dimensions and location.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.188 SWIMMING POOL.

   A pool, pond, lake, open tank or any structure, whether "Public" or "Private", not located within a completely enclosed building, and intended for swimming or recreational bathing; and could be equipped with a water recirculation system or involve structural materials. This includes in-ground, above-ground, and on-ground swimming pools, Spas, hot tubs, and the like (see definition), ornamental ponds or water features, developed as landscape design features where swimming is not intended and does not occur (see definitions), shall be excluded from this definition, but still require a zoning permit as set forth below. Portable/Blow-up/Wading/Kiddie Pools (see definition) may be excluded. Specific definitions are as follows:
(a)   "Public swimming pool" means any indoor or outdoor structure, chamber, or tank containing a body of water for swimming, diving, that is intended to be used collectively for swimming, diving, or bathing and is operated by any person whether as the owner, lessee, operator, licensee, or concessionaire, regardless of whether or not fee is charged for use, but does not mean any private residential swimming pool. Zoning permit required.
(b)   "Private residential swimming pool" means any outdoor structure, chamber, or tank containing a body of water for swimming, diving, or bathing located at a dwelling housing no more than three families and used exclusively by the residents and their nonpaying guests. This definition includes temporary, portable, blow-up and/or wading pools, unless specifically excluded as a "Portable/Blow-up/Wading/Kiddie Pool", as defined herein. Any accessory use. Zoning permit required.
(c)   "Barrier" means a fence, a wall, a building wall or a combination thereof, which completely surrounds the swimming pool and obstructs access to the swimming pool. Plywood, particle board, lattice, chicken wire, split rail, snow fence and other unsecured or unsuitable materials, as deemed by the Zoning Official, are not permitted. Zoning permit required for newly constructed barrier.
(d)   "Ornamental pond" means a pool, pond, lake, stream or open tank, not wholly enclosed inside of a building, where swimming and human recreational use is not intended and does not occur. Ornamental ponds are strictly decorative and shall not cover more than one percent (1%) of the total square footage of the lot and will not be deeper than three feet (3') at its deepest point. Ornamental ponds, with a depth greater than eighteen inches (18"), shall not have a drop ratio greater than 3': 1' and are required to have safety ledges installed every twelve inches (12") of depth. Ornamental ponds are required to have moving water as to prevent stagnant water conditions. A zoning permit is required.
(e)   "Water Feature" (not an Ornamental Pond) includes a shallow water fountain not exceeding twelve inches (12") water depth and/or a concealed container not exceeding fifty (50) gallons of water below ground level.
(f)   "Portable/blow-up/wading/kiddie pools" meet all of the following requirements:
(1)   Only capable of holding eighteen inches (18") or one and one-half foot (1½') of water or less, at the deepest point, and are nine feet (9') or less in water surface diameter at the widest point, or less than sixty-five (65) square feet in surface area;
(2)   Not erected, whether containing water or not, on one's property, when not wholly enclosed inside of a building, except for between and including the dates of May 1st through September 30th of the same calendar year;
(3)   Shall not create any safety or health hazards. It is solely the responsibility of the property owner that these types of pools are not a safety hazard or do not become a health hazard;
(4)   Are not permitted in front yards;
(5)   Are not equipped with a water recirculation system or involve structural materials.
(6)   It may be required to be removed or required to adhere to the swimming pool regulations if all criteria are not met as determined by the Safety Service Director or designee. No zoning permit required.
(g)   "Public spa" means any public swimming pool that is typically operated as a smaller, higher temperature pool for recreational or non-medical uses. Zoning permit required.
(h)   "Special use pool" means a public swimming pool containing flume slides, wave generating equipment, or other special features that necessitate different design and safety requirements. Special use pool does not include any water slide or wave generating pool at a public amusement area which is licensed and inspected by the Department of Agriculture, pursuant to Section 1711.50 to 1711.57 of the Ohio Revised Code. Zoning permit required.
(i)   "Spas, hot tubs, and the like" having a span of nine feet (9') or less at the widest point, shall be locked with a top specifically made from the manufacturer of the spa or tub whenever not in the immediate supervision of a responsible adult. Spas/hot tubs and the like having a span greater than nine feet (9') at any point, shall be considered a swimming pool and must adhere to the swimming pool guidelines. Zoning permit required.
(j)   "Large ponds" are water bodies that are no less than one half (½) acre. The maximum surface area of a large pond is twenty-five percent (25%) of the net acreage of the parcel.
(k)   "Topper-barrier" means a fence, a wall, or a combination thereof, on the top of the pool, which completely surrounds the above-ground or on ground swimming pool and obstructs access to the swimming pool. The maximum vertical clearance between the top of the pool and the bottom of the topper-barrier shall not exceed four inches (4"). Plywood, particle board, chicken wire and other unsecured or unsuitable materials, as deemed by the Zoning Official, are not permitted.
      (Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.189 SWIMMING POOL, COMMERCIAL.

   A body of water, used or intended to be used, for public, semi-public or private swimming by adults or children, or both, whether or not any charge or fee is imposed upon adults or children. It may be operated and maintained by any person as herein defined, whether he be an owner, lessee, operator, licensee, or concessionaire, exclusive of a family pool as defined herein, and shall include all structures, appurtenances, equipment, appliances and other facilities appurtenant to and intended for the operation and maintenance of a swimming pool, and also all swimming pools operated and maintained in conjunction with or by clubs, motels and community associations.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.190 SWIMMING POOL, FAMILY.

   A swimming pool used or intended to be used solely by the owner of a residence or leasee thereof and his family, and/or by friends invited to use it without payment of any fee.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.191 TOWER OR ANTENNA TOWER.

   A "tower" means any structure that is designed and constructed primarily for the purpose of supporting one or more antennas for telephone, radio and similar communication purposes, including self-supporting lattice towers, guyed towers, or monopole towers. The term includes radio and television transmission towers, microwave towers, common-carrier towers, cellular telephone towers, alternative tower structures, and the like. The term includes the structure and, any and all, supports thereto.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.192 TOWNHOUSE/ROWHOUSE.

   An individual dwelling on an individual lot of record with two (2) sides attached, by a part wall, to similar dwellings on adjacent lots. If the dwelling is the outermost of the row, then only one party wall is necessary.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.193 TRANSPORTATION FACILITY.

   A regionally-oriented business that entails the use, storage, servicing, routing, fueling and minor repair of vehicles utilized in commercial transportation.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.194 TREE LAWN.

   That portion of a right-of-way lying between the exterior line of the roadway and the outside right-of-way line generally perpendicular to the side lot lines.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.195 USE.

   Any purpose for which buildings, other structures or land may be arranged, designed, intended, maintained or occupied, or any activity, occupation, business, profession or operation conducted in a building, other structure or on land.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.196 UTILITY BUILDING.

   A detached accessory building used for the purpose of storing equipment and materials and/or housing parts of electrical, plumbing, and heating.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.197 VARIANCE.

   Approval to deviate from the literal standards of the zoning ordinance, in accordance with the standards and procedures prescribed.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.198 WAREHOUSE.

   Any commercial building or structure which use is limited to the storage of equipment or material.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.199 WHOLESALE ESTABLISHMENT.

   An establishment that engages in the sale of goods, merchandise, and commodities for resale by the purchaser.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.200 WIND ENERGY SYSTEM - COMMERCIAL.

   A wind energy conversion system consisting of more than one wind turbine and tower, a wind energy conversion system which will be used primarily for off-site consumption of power or a wind energy system in excess of 50 kWh.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.201 WIND ENERGY SYSTEM - SMALL.

   A wind energy conversion system consisting of a wind turbine, a tower and associated control or conversion electronics which will be used primarily to reduce on-site consumption of utility power. A small wind energy system shall not exceed a rated capacity of 50 kWh.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.202 WINDMILL ROTOR.

   The portion of the windmill which includes the blades, hub and shaft.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.203 WINDMILL TOWER.

   The supporting structure on which the rotor, turbine and accessory equipment are mounted.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.204 YARD.

   An unoccupied space open to the sky, on the same lot with a building or structure.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.205 YARD, FRONT.

   An unoccupied space on the same lot with a main building, extending the full width of the lot and situated between the street line and the front line of the building projected to the side lines of the lot. The depth of the front yard shall be measured between the front line of the building and the street line. Covered porches, whether enclosed or unenclosed, shall be considered as part of the main building and shall not project into a required front yard.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.206 YARD, REAR.

   An open, unoccupied space on the same lot with a main building extending the full width of the lot and situated between the rear line of the lot and the rear lot line of the building projected to the side lines of the lot. The depth of the rear yard shall be measured between the rear line of the lot, or the center line of the alley, if there is an alley, and the rear line of the building.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.207 YARD, SIDE.

   An open, unoccupied space on the same lot with a main building, situated between the side line of the building and the adjacent side line of the lot and extending from the rear line of the front yard to the front line of the rear yard. If no front is required, the front boundary of the side yard shall be the front line of the lot and if no rear yard is required the rear boundary of the side yard shall be the rear line of the lot.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.208 ZONING DISTRICT.

   A portion of the incorporated area of the City for which certain uniform regulations governing the use, height, area, and intensity of use by building and land and open spaces about building are herein established.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.209 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR.

   The person appointed to enforce those regulations, make necessary inspections, issue permits or certificates, keep the official documents and records required by these regulations.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.210 ZONING MAP.

   The Official Zoning Map or Maps of the City, together with all amendments subsequently adopted.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)

1203.211 ZONING PERMIT.

   A document issued by the Zoning Administrator, authorizing buildings, structures or uses consistent with the terms of this Zoning Ordinance and for the purpose of carrying out and enforcing its provisions.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)