The R-1 zone is established to protect and promote a suitable environment for family life, to discourage any use which would generate other than normal residential area traffic on minor streets and to protect the orderly future development of the land in accordance with comprehensive development plans for the city.

5.1.1. Uses permitted.

(a)

Single-family dwellings, excluding trailers and mobile homes of all types.

(b)

Accessory buildings and uses incidental to each one-family dwelling, including private garages and noncommercial greenhouses, when placed upon the same lot or parcel of ground, provided that they are in the rear yard at least five (5) feet from the lot line.

(c)

Customary, incidental home occupations, including an office maintained by a person in the residence of said person. No more than twenty-five (25) percent of the floor area of the dwelling may be used for such home occupations. No more than one person, in addition to family members, may be employed. No materials or supplies may be stored in the open or visible from adjacent properties. One (1) outside nonilluminated sign attached flat to the structure, two (2) square feet or less in area is permitted.

(d)

Public, private and parochial elementary and secondary schools offering general education courses. However, no building for such use shall be permitted within fifty (50) feet of any property line except where such property line is a street line, in which case the yard requirements of the district shall apply.

(e)

Public and quasi-public playgrounds, noncommercial recreation areas and golf, swimming, tennis or country clubs and their associated buildings, except amusement parks. No building for such uses shall be permitted less than one hundred (100) feet from any property line.

(f)

Public buildings and public land uses, provided that no building for such use shall be within fifty (50) feet of any property line.

(g)

Churches and associated buildings, provided that no building shall be permitted within fifty (50) feet of any property line. A planted buffer strip at least five (5) feet wide, along the side and rear lot lines and having a height of not less than eight (8) feet, shall be provided.

(h)

Signs, nonilluminated, limited to the following:

(1)

Professional nameplates and signs which identify permitted home occupations not more than two (2) square feet in area.

(2)

Nonresidential use signs for churches, clubs, recreation areas, etc., not more than ten (10) square feet in area.

(3)

A sign advertising the property as being for sale or lease, provided that it does not advertise property located elsewhere.

(i)

Public utility stations such as electrical substations, if such stations are essential to the immediate area and provided such stations are enclosed by a woven wire fence not less than six (6) feet high, are landscaped to buffer noise and no vehicles nor equipment are stored on the premises.

(j)

Ice Cream Trucks in accordance with the city ordinances governing the same.

(Ord. No. 78-28, § 1, 11-20-78; Ord. No. 19-24, § 2, 11-7-2019)

The R-2 zone is established to protect and promote a suitable environment for family life, to discourage any use which would generate other than normal residential area traffic on minor streets, to meet the needs and demands of higher density single-family residences and to protect the orderly future development of land in accordance with comprehensive development plans for the city.

5.2.1. Uses permitted.

(a)

Any use permitted in the R-1 zone.

(b)

Privately operated nursery, preschool or kindergarten, provided that a minimum open play area of one hundred (100) square feet is provided for each child and that each outdoor area is enclosed on all sides to a height of at least three (3) feet six (6) inches by a fence. A planted buffer strip at least five (5) [feet] wide shall enclose such play area on all sides.

(c)

Community unit plan and group housing.

The R-3 zone is established to protect and promote a suitable environment for family life, to meet the needs and demands for the development of two-family and medium density residential areas and to protect the future development of land in accordance with comprehensive development plans for the city.

5.3.1. Uses permitted.

(a)

Any use permitted in the R-2 zone.

(b)

Two-family dwellings.

(c)

Manufactured home parks. (See Section 7.8)

(d)

Rooming and boardinghouses.

(e)

Nursing, rest and convalescent homes.

(f)

Fraternal organizations, clubs and lodges.

(g)

Signs indicating the name of the use of the property, not to exceed ten (10) square feet in area, provided that if illuminated, such sign shall be of an enclosed lamp design, nonflashing and contain no color illumination.

(h)

Accessory use or building and uses customarily incidental to any of the above uses, providing:

(1)

Accessory buildings that are not a part of the main structure shall be located in the rear yard not less than ten (10) feet from the main building nor less than five (5) feet from any side or rear yard.

(Ord. No. 78-28, § 2, 11-20-78; Ord. No. 06-15, §§ 3, 4, 10-19-2006)

The R-4 zone is established to protect and promote a suitable environment for family life, to meet the needs and demands for the development of higher density residential areas and to protect the future development of land in accordance with comprehensive development plans for the city.

5.4.1. Uses permitted.

(a)

Any use permitted in the R-3 zone.

(b)

Multiple-family dwellings.

(c)

Accessory use or building and uses customarily incidental to any of the above uses, including as follows:

(1)

Two-family dwellings:

Accessory buildings that are not a part of the main structure shall be located in the rear yard not less than ten (10) feet from the main building nor less than five (5) feet from any side or rear yard.

(2)

Multiple-family dwellings and other uses:

All accessory buildings shall be located in the rear yard and not nearer to any lot line than the distance prescribed for side and rear yards.

(3)

Swimming pools may be located within the buildable area of any tract or parcel of land used for multiple family dwelling purposes, provided that when located on property adjacent to single family dwelling districts, such pools, including their enclosed areas, shall not be located within one hundred fifty (150) feet thereof, except if separated by a solid wall of at least eight (8) feet in height or a multifamily dwelling.

The purpose of this district is to provide a suitable area for development of planned residential communities at a higher density that allow a full range of residential uses and housing types, open space and green area. This area may include single-family, detached and/or attached patio homes and townhouses.

5.45.1. Uses permitted.

(a)

Single-family, detached and/or attached patio homes;

(b)

Single-family, detached and/or attached townhouses.

(c)

Ice Cream Trucks in accordance with the city ordinances governing the same.

(Ord. No. 87-27, 9-17-87; Ord. No. 19-24, § 3, 11-7-2019)

Cross reference— Development standards for R-5 districts, App. A, § 8.6.

The H-1 zone is established to preserve the character of the area for single-family residential/professional office development (except where the economic feasibility of maintaining the historically significant structures of the zone might preclude such land uses). The district is intended to ensure that any new development will be compatible with the existing development; and that any new construction should observe the general setback and height restrictions of the original development to preserve the physical character of the zone.

5.5.1. Uses permitted.

(a)

Single-family dwellings, excluding trailers and mobile homes of all types.

(b)

Accessory buildings and uses incidental to each one-family dwelling, including private garages and noncommercial greenhouses, when placed upon the same lot or parcel of ground, provided that they are in the rear yard at least five (5) feet from the lot line.

(c)

Customary, incidental home occupations, including an office maintained by a person in the residence of said person. No more than twenty-five (25) percent of the floor area of the dwelling may be employed. No materials or supplies may be stored in the open or visible from adjacent properties.

(d)

Public buildings and public land uses.

(e)

Professional (including medical for humans, dental, legal, real estate and architectural) offices.

(f)

Governmental offices.

(g)

Quasi-public buildings and utility offices, substations and exchanges.

5.5.2. Conditional uses permitted. The following uses shall be permitted by the planning commission only upon showing that such use is not incompatible with or detrimental to the residential character of the area and subject to limitations and requirements of this zoning ordinance and its amendments.

(a)

Private and public meeting halls.

(b)

Museums and art galleries.

(c)

Insurance offices and interior decorator offices, etc., where the nature of the business is primarily one of personal services.

(d)

Restaurants, including those serving alcohol on-premises.

(e)

Flower, book and gift shops.

(f)

Bed and breakfast inns.

(g)

Personal care homes.

Each conditional use permit shall be subject to the prior granting of a certificate of appropriateness by the Dublin Historic Review Commission.

5.5.3 Signs. Signs shall be subject to the granting of a certificate of appropriateness by the Dublin Historic Review Commission, and limited to the following:

(a)

Nameplates and signs which identify permitted home occupations not more than two (2) square feet in area; nonilluminated.

(b)

Nonresidential use signs not more than thirty (30) square feet in area.

(c)

A sign advertising the property as being for sale or lease, provided that it does not advertise property located elsewhere; and not more than twelve (12) square feet in area.

(Ord. No. 80-34, § 2, 12-18-80; Ord. No. 08-11, 6-5-2008)

The P zone is established to encourage and provide a suitable atmosphere for professional offices and related activities. The district is intended to group professional and similar uses with a minimum of interference from traffic and conflicting uses. The district is required to protect the future development of land in accordance with the comprehensive development plans of the city.

5.6.1. Uses permitted.

(a)

Professional (including medical, dental, legal, financial, architectural, real estate or insurance) offices.

(b)

Governmental offices.

(c)

Public and quasi-public buildings and utility offices, substations and exchange.

(d)

Clinics for humans.

(e)

Business and vocational schools and colleges.

(f)

Private and public club and meeting halls.

(g)

Churches and associated buildings.

(h)

Reserved.

(i)

Parking lots and structures.

(j)

Flower, book and gift shops.

(k)

Pharmacies; provided that merchandise is limited to drugs and medical supplies and devices.

(l)

Accessory use of building and uses customarily incidental to any of the above uses; provided that accessory buildings that are not a part of the main structure shall be located in the rear yard not less than ten (10) feet from any side or rear yard.

(m)

Any advertising sign; provided that it does not advertise a business or service not located on the premises, that if such sign is attached to a building, it does not exceed the width of said building and does not protrude into a public or railroad right-of-way. In no case shall such sign exceed thirty (30) square feet in area.

(n)

A nursery, preschool or kindergarten, provided that a minimum open play area of one hundred (100) square feet is provided for each child and that such outdoor area is enclosed on all sides to a height of at least three (3) feet, six (6) inches by a fence. A planted buffer strip at least five (5) feet wide shall enclose such play area on all sides.

5.6.2. Conditional uses permitted.

(a)

Nonmechanical car wash.

(Ord. No. 78-29, § 1, 11-20-78; Ord. No. 79-16, § 2, 7-2-79; Ord. No. 86-23, § 1, 10-16-86; Ord. No. 87-22, 8-20-87; Ord. No. 90-4, 1-18-90; Ord. No. 91-2, 1-17-91; Ord. No. 95-10, 7-6-95)

The P-1 zone is established to protect and promote a suitable environment for the operation of hospitals, institutions and similar public facilities. The zone is intended to insulate such uses from the deleterious effects of incompatible uses and is required to protect the future development of land in accordance with the comprehensive plan of the city.

5.7.1. Uses permitted.

(a)

Federal, state, county and city hospitals, institutions, offices and service facilities.

(b)

Accessory use or building and uses customarily incidental to normal operation of the above uses including recreation, service and rehabilitation facilities.

(c)

Identification signs not to exceed twenty (20) square feet in area.

The B-1 zone is established to protect and promote a suitable environment for those retail commercial uses which benefit from proximity to each other. This district is intended to serve as the location of sub-regional centers for trade, financial, professional and general office activities. Its primary purpose is to group these uses together in a compact area designed to easily accommodate pedestrian movement. This district is required to protect the future development of land in accordance with comprehensive development plans of the city. B-1 (central business district) shall be for the downtown area only, being defined by the City of Dublin Zoning Map. A fee shall not be charged for applications initiated by the city council or the planning commission.

5.8.1. Uses permitted.

(a)

Any use permitted in the P zone.

(b)

Any retail, professional, financial or other personal business or service establishment including the manufacturing of articles sold on the premises, provided that such manufacturing occupies less than twenty-five (25) percent of the floor area.

(c)

General communication offices, studios and printing plants.

(d)

Transportation offices, stations and terminals, provided that there is no interference or hindrance to the free flow of traffic on public streets.

(e)

Theaters, commercial recreation facilities and museums.

(f)

Hotels.

(g)

Restaurants.

(h)

Wholesale businesses, excluding warehousing or storage facilities.

(i)

Any advertising sign, provided that it does not advertise a business or service not located on the premises, that if such sign is attached to a building, it does not exceed the width of said building and does not protrude into a public or railroad right-of-way. In no case shall such sign exceed two hundred (200) square feet in area.

(j)

Residential dwellings, but only on the second story and above, or in the basement level of a structure. At least fifty (50) percent of the ground floor of the building shall be leasable commercial space not used for parking or self-service storage. All residential units shall have a minimum of five-hundred fifty (550) square feet, and shall contain their own full bathroom with a sink, toilet and tub or shower, and separate kitchen area with a sink, stove and refrigerator. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Code of Ordinances, no residential dwelling in the B-1 Zone shall be required to have any off-street dedicated parking.

(k)

Mobile Food Service Units, in accordance with the city ordinances governing the same.

(Ord. No. 03-24, 8-21-2003; Ord. No. 09-05, 3-19-2009; Ord. No. 17-04, § 1, 5-18-2017; Ord. No. 18-07, 7-19-2018; Ord. No. 19-24, § 4, 11-7-2019)

The B-2 zone is established to protect and promote a suitable environment for those commercial facilities which are especially useful in close proximity to residential areas and for those uses which serve the traveling public, without interfering with the free flow of traffic and minimizing the undesirable impact of such uses on the surrounding neighborhood. This district is required to protect the future development of land in accordance with comprehensive development plans of the city.

5.9.1. Uses permitted.

(a)

Any use permitted in the B-1 and P zones, unless further restricted herein.

(b)

Automobile service stations, provided that pumps of similar devices are located at least twenty-five (25) feet from any public right-of-way, that all buildings and appurtenances are located at least one hundred (100) feet from any residential district line and that all fuel is stored underground at least thirty-five (35) feet from any lot line. Curb cuts shall be placed not closer than twenty (20) feet to the intersecting lines of two (2) rights-of-way.

(c)

Hotels, motels and tourist courts must have a minimum of twenty (20) dwelling units.

(d)

Plant nurseries and outdoor flower shops.

(e)

Mortuaries.

(f)

Buildings in the B-2 (highway-oriented business district), may be constructed with four-hour party walls.

5.9.2. Conditional uses permitted.

(a)

Bars, lounges, restaurants and similar establishments serving alcoholic beverages.

(Amend. No. 50, 8-4-75; Ord. No. 87-22, 8-20-87; Ord. No. 91-2, 1-17-91; Ord. No. 03-25, 8-21-2003; Ord. No. 05-17, 11-17-2005)

The B-3 zone is established to protect and promote a suitable environment for those retail businesses which basically serve the surrounding residential neighborhood. This district is required to protect the future development of land in accordance with comprehensive development plans of the city.

5.10.1. Uses permitted.

(a)

Any retail business selling food and/or convenience goods and services which serve the local neighborhood but not including drive-in restaurants.

(b)

Professional offices.

(c)

Drug stores and pharmacies.

(d)

Flower and gift shops.

(e)

Fraternal organizations, clubs and lodges.

(f)

Coin-operated laundromats.

(g)

Advertising signs as permitted in the P zone, except that such signs may be illuminated with a white light.

The M-1 zone is established to protect and promote a suitable environment for light industrial purposes, including accessibility to major transportation facilities, availability of adequate utilities and other public services and availability or large quantities of suitable land. Uses compatible with light industrial development are to be encouraged insofar as they are in accordance with comprehensive development plans of the city.

5.11.1. Uses permitted.

(a)

All light industrial uses which do not cause obnoxious noise, vibrations, smoke, gas, fumes, odor, dust, glare, fire hazard to other objectionable environmental conditions.

(b)

Bus terminals and bus repair shops.

(c)

Truck terminals.

(d)

Laboratories.

(e)

Wholesale businesses.

(f)

Bottling and dairy products processing plants.

(g)

Food products manufacturing.

(h)

New and used automobile sales.

(i)

Commercial nurseries and greenhouses.

(j)

Automobile service stations, provided that they meet the requirements stated in the B-2 district regulations.

(k)

Restaurants, cafes, grills, drive-in restaurants.

(l)

Animal hospitals.

(m)

Storage area excluding junk yards.

(n)

Commercial parking lots and garages in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.3.

(o)

Telecommunication antennas and towers.

(p)

Signs advertising the establishment located on the premises, or the product produced or sold on the premises, as permitted in the C-2 zone.

(q)

Mobile food service units, in accordance with the city ordinances governing the same.

(Ord. No. 10-18, § 2, 11-4-2010; Ord. No. 19-24, § 5, 11-7-2019)

(a)

Indoor Shooting Ranges, provided the property upon which the Indoor Shooting Range will be located does not touch or is not adjacent to any property zoned residential or to any property with a residential dwelling on it as of the date of the application for the permit for such Indoor Shooting Range. Indoor Shooting Ranges shall be allowed to operate a retail business within the M-2, General Industrial District in conjunction with the operation of the Indoor Shooting Range.

(Ord. No. 17-14, § 1, 10-5-2017)

The M-2 zone is established to protect and promote a suitable environment for heavy industrial purposes, including accessibility to major transportation facilities, availability of adequate utilities and other public services and availability of large quantities of open land. Uses compatible with light and heavy industrial development are to be encouraged insofar as they are in accordance with comprehensive development plans of the city.

5.12.1. Uses permitted.

(a)

Any use permitted in the M-1 zone.

(b)

All heavy industrial uses which do not cause obnoxious noises, vibrations, smoke, gas, odor, dust, glare, fire hazard or other objectionable environmental conditions.

(c)

Pet boarding kennels (not to include animal breeding facilities), provided that:

1.

All structures shall be located and activities conducted at least one thousand (1,000) feet from any property zoned for residential purposes, unless all animals are housed at all times within a sound-proof building.

2.

Animals are not allowed in outdoor areas between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

3.

All outdoor exercise areas are surrounded by solid, opaque fencing a minimum of eight (8) feet high.

5.12.2. Uses not permitted. Junk yards will not be permitted within the city limits of the City of Dublin.

Any licensee holding a valid junk dealer license or a valid license to dismantle cars for the purpose of selling second-hand parts at retail as of December 31, 1988, shall be allowed to renew said license at the same location. Transfer of ownership and/or location will not be permitted.

(Ord. No. 89-2, 2-2-89; Ord. No. 10-01, 1-21-2010)

The A-1 zone is established to preserve and protect those areas within the city which are particularly suited for agricultural purposes. It is the intent of the Agricultural district to provide for the continued existence of agricultural uses in areas within the city limits presently having a predominately rural character and which, because of physical conditions are not suitable for more intensive urban development. The district is required to protect the future development of land in accordance with the comprehensive development plans of the city.

5.13.1. Uses permitted.

(a)

Horticultural or general farming, truck gardens, cultivation of field crops, orchards, groves or nurseries for growing or propagation of plants, trees and shrubs, including use of heavy cultivating machinery or irrigating machinery provided:

(1)

Structures for sale or processing of agricultural or nursery products shall not contain a floor area or lot or ground coverage greater than two hundred (200) square feet for each acre of land in the premises in agricultural production. Normal farm accessory buildings such as barns or sheds, shall be exempted from this limitation.

(b)

Dairy farming, the keeping or raising for sale of fish, birds or poultry and domestic farm animals, large or small, and including structures for processing and sale of products raised on the premises, provided:

(1)

Any hog raising operation shall be located at least two hundred (200) feet from any residential district.

(2)

Buildings for commercial poultry raising shall be located at least five hundred (500) feet from any residential district.

(3)

Commercial slaughtering or processing of animals or poultry shall not be conducted on the premises.

(c)

Animal hospitals.

(d)

Commercial dog kennel, provided:

(1)

That any open pens, runs, cages or kennels shall be located at least two hundred (200) feet from any residential property line.

(e)

Commercial greenhouses.

(f)

Private or commercial stable, provided:

(1)

That any building or structure for keeping of animals shall be located at least five hundred (500) feet from any residential district.

(g)

Single-family residences of owners and/or employees.

(h)

Vacation cottages, camps and other seasonal uses.