Chardon City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
TITLE ONE
General Provisions and Administration
Sections
- CHAPTER 1101 Title, Purpose and Application
- CHAPTER 1103 Definitions
- CHAPTER 1105 Establishment of Zoning Districts and Map
- CHAPTER 1107 Powers and Duties
- CHAPTER 1109 Zoning Certificates
- CHAPTER 1111 Project Review and Approval Procedures
- 1111.03 PRE-APPLICATION MEETINGS (Optional).
- 1111.05 CONCEPT PLAN (Optional).
- 1111.07 PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN (PDP) REVIEW FOR MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS, PRDs, AND CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENTS.
- 1111.09 FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (FDP) REVIEW.
- 1111.11 SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS RELATED TO DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW.
- 1111.13 COUNCIL REVIEW OF FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS, PRDS, AND CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENTS.
- 1111.15 MINOR SUBDIVISION AND RESUBDIVIDING REVIEW PROCEDURES.
- 1111.17 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR REVIEW AND ISSUANCE OF ZONING CERTIFICATES.
- 1111.19 REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC PROPERTY.
- 1111.21 PRECONSTRUCTION REVIEW.
- 1111.23 PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR ZONING COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE.
- 1111.25 SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS FOR PLATS.
- 1111.27 POST CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS AND RECORDS.
- CHAPTER 1113 Submittal Content Requirements
- 1113.01 PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY.
- 1113.03 CONCEPT PLAN SUBMITTAL (OPTIONAL).
- 1113.05 PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN SUBMITTAL.
- 1113.07 FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN SUBMITTAL.
- 1113.09 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR APPROVAL.
- 1113.11 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS SUBMITTAL.
- 1113.13 PRECONSTRUCTION SUBMITTAL.
- 1113.15 RECORD DOCUMENTS SUBMITTAL.
- CHAPTER 1115 Conditional Use Certificates
- 1115.01 PURPOSE.
- 1115.03 DESIGNATION AS A CONDITIONAL USE.
- 1115.05 PREAPPLICATION MEETING ENCOURAGED.
- 1115.07 APPLICATION.
- 1115.09 APPLICATION PROCEDURES.
- 1115.11 GENERAL CRITERIA FOR CONDITIONAL USES.
- 1115.13 ISSUANCE OF ZONING CERTIFICATE FOR CONDITIONAL USE.
- 1115.15 APPLICATION AFTER DENIAL.
- 1115.17 AMENDMENT TO A ZONING CERTIFICATE FOR CONDITIONAL USE.
- 1115.19 MINOR ALTERATION TO A CONDITIONAL USE.
- CHAPTER 1117 Appeals and Variances
- 1117.01 APPEALS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS.
- 1117.03 VARIANCE.
- 1117.07 APPEAL PROCEDURE.
- 1117.09 VARIANCE PROCEDURE.
- 1117.11 STAY OF PROCEEDINGS.
- 1117.13 REAPPLICATION.
- 1117.15 STANDARDS FOR VARIANCE REVIEW.
- 1117.17 APPEAL OF FINAL DECISION.
- 1117.19 MINOR VARIANCES.
- 1117.21 APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION RELATED TO HISTORIC DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS.
- CHAPTER 1119 Amendments
- CHAPTER 1121 Enforcement and Penalties
- CHAPTER 1123 Nonconforming Uses, Lots and Structures
- 1123.01 PURPOSE.
- 1123.03 GENERAL PROVISIONS.
- 1123.05 NONCONFORMING USES OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES OR LAND.
- 1123.07 NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES.
- 1123.09 NONCONFORMING LOTS.
- 1123.11 NONCONFORMING PARKING FACILITIES.
- 1123.13 NONCONFORMING SITE CONDITIONS EXISTING AT TIME OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW.
- 1123.15 EXISTING USE DEEMED CONDITIONAL USE; PERMIT REQUIRED FOR CHANGE.
- 1123.17 DETERMINATION OF NONCONFORMING STATUS.
- 1123.19 CERTIFICATE ISSUED PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF AN AMENDMENT.
- CHAPTER 1125 General Provisions
- CHAPTER 1127 Fees
- 1127.00 GENERAL
- 1127.01 SCOPE OF REGULATION.
- 1127.10 ADMINISTRATION.
- 1127.11 AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION.
- 1127.13 PROPERTY OWNER LIABLE FOR CHARGES.
- 1127.15 DECLARATION OF NECESSITY.
- 1127.17 DISPOSITION OF FUNDS.
- 1127.19 ANNUAL REVIEW.
- 1127.21 AMENDMENT.
- 1127.23 COSTS INCURRED BY THE MUNICIPALITY.
- 1127.25 SCHEDULE OF FEES.
- 1127.27 APPLICATION DEPOSIT.
- 1127.29 PLANNING COMMISSION FEES.
- 1127.31 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION AND RELATED SERVICES.
- 1127.33 ENGINEER AND CONSULTANT REVIEW DEPOSIT.
- 1127.35 GRADING AND EROSION CONTROL REVIEW FEE.
- 1127.37 SUBMITTAL REVIEW FEES.
- 1127.39 SIGN PERMIT FEES.
- 1127.41 SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT.
- 1127.43 ZONING AMENDMENT FEE.
- 1127.45 ZONING CERTIFICATE AND PERMIT FEES.
- 1127.47 CLOSEOUT SHEETS.
- 1127.49 FORFEITURE OF DEPOSITS.
- 1127.51 FIELD CHANGE REQUESTS.
- 1127.90 ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTY.
- 1127.91 DELINQUENT ACCOUNT ACTIONS.
- 1127.93 ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND APPROVALS.
TITLE THREE
Zoning Districts and Use Regulations
Sections
- CHAPTER 1131 Special District Regulations
- CHAPTER 1133 Residence District Regulations (R-1, R-2, R-3, R-3-CPE, and R-4 Districts)
- 1133.01 PURPOSE.
- 1133.03 USE REGULATIONS.
- 1133.05 R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-3CPE DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
- 1133.07 REGULATIONS FOR R-4 MULTI-FAMILY DISTRICT.
- 1133.09 FLOOR AREA REQUIREMENTS FOR DWELLING UNITS.
- 1133.11 ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES.
- 1133.13 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
- 1133.15 PROJECTIONS INTO REQUIRED SETBACKS.
- CHAPTER 1137 Planned Residential Development Overlay District Regulations
- 1137.01 GENERAL.
- 1137.03 DESIGNATION OF PRD OVERLAY DISTRICT.
- 1137.05 SCOPE OF REGULATION.
- 1137.07 MINIMUM DISTRICT AREA.
- 1137.09 USE REGULATIONS.
- 1137.11 MAXIMUM DENSITY.
- 1137.13 RESTRICTED OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS.
- 1137.15 DEVELOPMENT AND SITE PLANNING STANDARDS.
- 1137.17 DESIGN CRITERIA.
- 1137.19 PROJECT SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES, EFFECT OF APPROVAL.
- 1137.21 WAIVER.
- 1137.23 PHASED DEVELOPMENT.
- CHAPTER 1139 Commercial and Industrial District Regulations
- CHAPTER 1141 Historic District Overlay Zones
- 1141.01 PURPOSE.
- 1141.03 CONFLICTING PROVISIONS.
- 1141.05 DEFINITIONS.
- 1141.07 CRITERIA FOR DESIGNATION OF HISTORIC DISTRICT OR PROPERTY.
- 1141.09 ORIGINAL CHARDON HISTORIC DISTRICT OVERLAY ZONE.
- 1141.11 UPTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT OVERLAY.
- 1141.13 ACTIVITIES SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND COMPLIANCE.
- 1141.15 DESIGN CRITERIA.
- 1141.17 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND OTHER EXCEPTIONS.
- 1141.19 DEMOLITION AND MOVING OF STRUCTURES.
- 1141.21 PROTECTIVE MAINTENANCE REQUIRED; EMERGENCY CONDITIONS.
- CHAPTER 1143 Wireless Telecommunication Tower Overlay District
- CHAPTER 1145 Conditional and P* Use Regulations
- CHAPTER 1147 Supplementary Use and Development Regulations
- 1147.01 FAMILY DAY CARE HOME, TYPE B.
- 1147.03 FENCES AND WALLS.
- 1147.05 HOME-BASED BUSINESS/OCCUPATION.
- 1147.07 TEMPORARY OUTDOOR SALES, BUILDINGS AND OPEN STORAGE.
- 1147.09 LOT STANDARDS.
- 1147.11 REQUIREMENTS FOR THROUGH LOTS.
- 1147.13 EXCEPTIONS TO HEIGHT REGULATIONS.
- 1147.15 VISIBILITY AT INTERSECTIONS.
- 1147.17 REQUIREMENTS FOR PERMANENTLY SITED MANUFACTURED HOME.
- 1147.19 REQUIREMENTS FOR OWNER'S ASSOCIATIONS.
- 1147.21 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
- 1147.23 FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION.
- CHAPTER 1149 Sign Regulations
- 1149.01 INTENT.
- 1149.03 CLASSIFICATION OF SIGNS.
- 1149.05 APPLICATION OF SIGN REGULATIONS.
- 1149.07 COMPUTATIONS AND RULES OF MEASUREMENT.
- 1149.09 SIGNS IN NONRESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.
- 1149.11 SIGNS IN THE ORIGINAL CHARDON HISTORIC DISTRICT.
- 1149.13 SIGNS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.
- 1149.15 PROHIBITED SIGNS.
- 1149.17 DESIGN STANDARDS.
- 1149.19 SIGN ILLUMINATION, CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS.
- 1149.21 NONCONFORMING SIGNS.
- 1149.23 ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.
- 1149.25 ELECTRONIC MESSAGE/CHANGEABLE COPY SIGNS.
- CHAPTER 1151 Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations
- 1151.01 PURPOSE.
- 1151.03 PARKING FACILITIES REQUIRED.
- 1151.05 EXPANSION OF EXISTING PARKING LOTS.
- 1151.07 UNITS OF MEASURE.
- 1151.09 OFF-STREET PARKING STANDARDS.
- 1151.11 PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE C-2 CHARDON SQUARE MIXED USE DISTRICT.
- 1151.13 PARKING ASSESSMENT.
- 1151.15 DEFERRED CONSTRUCTION OF REQUIRED SPACES.
- 1151.17 ALLOWANCE FOR SHARED PARKING FOR NONRESIDENTIAL USES.
- 1151.19 ALLOWANCE FOR OFF-SITE PARKING.
- 1151.21 PARKING SPACES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
- 1151.23 LOCATION OF REQUIRED PARKING SPACES.
- 1151.25 OFF-STREET STACKING SPACES FOR DRIVE-THRU FACILITIES.
- 1151.27 PARKING DESIGN STANDARDS.
- 1151.29 OFF-STREET LOADING REQUIREMENTS.
- 1151.31 PEDESTRIAN WAYS.
- 1151.33 REGULATIONS FOR ACCESS DRIVES.
- 1151.35 CONSTRUCTION, USE, IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS.
- 1151.37 PARKING LOT LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING.
- 1151.39 NONCONFORMING PARKING FACILITIES.
- CHAPTER 1153 Landscaping, Buffers and Lighting Regulations
- 1153.01 PURPOSE.
- 1153.03 SCOPE OF APPLICATION.
- 1153.05 FLEXIBILITY.
- 1153.07 LANDSCAPING ALONG STREET FRONTAGE.
- 1153.09 SCREENING AND LANDSCAPING OF PARKING LOTS.
- 1153.11 BUFFERING AND SCREENING BETWEEN DISTRICTS AND USES.
- 1153.13 SCREENING OF ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES.
- 1153.15 ADDITIONAL SITE LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS.
- 1153.17 TREE PLANTING REQUIREMENTS.
- 1153.19 LANDSCAPE MATERIALS.
- 1153.21 GENERAL LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS.
- 1153.23 APPROVAL PROCESS FOR REQUIRED LANDSCAPING, FENCES AND WALLS.
- 1153.25 LIGHTING REGULATIONS.
- CHAPTER 1155 Design Guidelines
- 1155.01 PURPOSE.
- 1155.03 COMPLIANCE WITH HISTORIC DISTRICT GUIDELINES.
- 1155.05 APPLICABILITY AND TERMS.
- 1155.07 DESIGN CRITERIA FOR RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS.
- 1155.09 DESIGN STANDARDS FOR NONRESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS IN COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.
- 1155.11 REQUIRED DESIGN ELEMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS.
- 1155.13 VARIANCE FOR DESIGN ELEMENTS.
TITLE FIVE
Subdivision and Site Construction Regulations
Sections
- CHAPTER 1161 Subdivision Design Standards and Criteria
- 1161.01 SCOPE OF REGULATION.
- 1161.03 BLOCK DESIGN.
- 1161.05 STREET PLANNING AND VEHICULAR ACCESS.
- 1161.07 SINGLE-FAMILY AND TWO-FAMILY LOT DESIGN FOR STANDARD SUBDIVISIONS.
- 1161.09 LOTS OF NONCONFORMING WIDTH.
- 1161.11 DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND CRITERIA.
- 1161.13 GENERAL PLANNING REQUIREMENTS.
- 1163.01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
- 1163.03 PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES.
- 1163.05 MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE.
- 1163.07 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION AND TESTING.
- CHAPTER 1165 Grading and Surface Water Drainage Regulations
- 1165.01 GENERAL.
- 1165.03 DESIGN STANDARDS.
- 1165.05 WATERWAYS AND DRAINAGE WAYS.
- 1165.07 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION AND TESTING.
- 1167.01 SHORT TITLE, AUTHORITY AND APPLICABILITY.
- 1167.02 INTENT AND PURPOSES.
- 1167.03 RULES OF CONSTRUCTION.
- 1167.04 DEFINITIONS.
- 1167.05 IMPOSITION OF SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHARGE.
- 1167.06 COMPUTATION OF THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHARGE.
- 1167.07 PAYMENT OF SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHARGE.
- 1167.08 USE OF FUNDS.
- 1167.09 CREDITS.
- 1167.10 EXEMPTIONS.
- 1167.11 REFUNDS.
- 1167.12 WWTP SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHARGE DISTRICT ESTABLISHED.
- 1167.13 WWTP SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNTS ESTABLISHED.
- 1167.14 DISTRIBUTION AND DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS.
- 1167.15 REVIEW OF FEE STRUCTURE.
- 1167.16 ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS.
- 1167.17 PENALTY AND ENFORCEMENT PROVISION.
- CHAPTER 1169 Oil and Gas Wells
- 1169.01 INTENT; AUTHORITY OF PLANNING COMMISSION.
- 1169.02 DRILLING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN AREAS.
- 1169.03 PERMITS REQUIRED; FEE.
- 1169.04 PERMIT APPLICATION AND TERMINATION; EXTENSIONS; MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PERMITS PER SITE.
- 1169.05 PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PERMIT APPLICATIONS.
- 1169.06 PERFORMANCE BOND.
- 1169.07 PLOT PLAN AND VICINITY MAP.
- 1169.08 MINIMUM DRILLING UNIT SIZE.
- 1169.09 MINIMUM DEPTH OF WELL.
- 1169.10 SPACING OF WELLS.
- 1169.11 PLACEMENT OF WELLS.
- 1169.12 DRILLING NEAR STRUCTURES.
- 1169.13 CONSENT FROM PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN 1,000 FEET.
- 1169.14 WAIVERS FROM OWNERS AND OCCUPANTS WITHIN 400 FEET.
- 1169.15 CONSTRUCTION NEAR PRODUCING WELLS OR STORAGE TANKS.
- 1169.16 EASEMENTS OR OPTIONS FOR PIPELINES AND STORAGE TANKS.
- 1169.17 EXISTING APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS.
- 1169.18 STATE PERMIT REQUIRED.
- 1169.19 PERMIT ISSUANCE; LIABILITY INSURANCE.
- 1169.20 INSPECTION; PERMIT REVOCATION.
- 1169.21 INFORMATION TO BE FURNISHED TO THE CITY.
- 1169.22 MAINTENANCE OF WELL SITES; INGRESS AND EGRESS; LANDSCAPING.
- 1169.23 DRILLING PREPARATION IN WELLS DRILLED WITH ROTARY EQUIPMENT.
- 1169.24 WELLS DRILLED WITH CABLE TOOLS.
- 1169.25 TRAINING OF CREWS; CONDITION OF EQUIPMENT.
- 1169.26 PROTECTION OF FRESH WATER WELLS, WETLANDS, FLOOD PLAINS.
- 1169.27 FENCE REQUIREMENTS; ELECTRIC POWERED WELL PUMP REQUIREMENT.
- 1169.28 DRAINAGE INTO STORM AND SANITARY SEWERS AND LAKES PONDS AND STREAMS IN THE SURROUNDING AREA PROHIBITED.
- 1169.29 LOCATION AND DIKING OF STORAGE TANKS.
- 1169.30 MUD ON SITE OR STREETS.
- 1169.32 ABANDONED WELLS.
- 1169.33 NOISE LEVEL.
- 1169.34 LOCATION OF WELLS, TANK BATTERIES AND ACCESS ROADS; LISTS OF SUBCONTRACTORS.
- 1169.35 BRINE DISPOSAL.
- 1169.36 EXCEPTIONS.
- 1169.99 PENALTY.