(A)   The regulations contained within this chapter apply to all resources within the boundaries of Historic Dublin, as identified on Appendix F, as well as designated outlying historic resources as specified in Appendix G of the City of Dublin’s Zoning Code, and amendments or additions as approved by City Council. All resources located within these designated areas require approval by the Architectural Review Board (ARB) for certain activities related to renovation, rehabilitation, new construction, or demolition as provided in this chapter. The purpose and duties of the ARB are contained in § 153.175.

   (B)   The designated resources are subject to the regulations of the zoning district in which they are located. Historic Dublin contains the city’s four Historic Zoning Districts but may also contain resources that have other zoning designations. The regulations for the Historic Zoning Districts are contained within this subchapter.

   (C)   The Historic Design Guidelines also apply to all resources within Historic Dublin and resources identified on Appendix G. The Guidelines supplement the review standards contained within the City of Dublin’s Zoning Code and will guide the ARB in determining requests for approvals. While the Guidelines are not zoning regulations, they are critical to interpreting the intent of these regulations and should be used in unison with them. The Guidelines provide additional detail and explanation of the regulations and provide important guidance in applying the regulations. The Guidelines are critically important in ARB’s consideration of conditions of approval as authorized in § 153.176.

   (D)   The regulations contained herein shall apply to both landmark buildings and background buildings identified in the Historic District Map in the Historic District Guidelines.

(Ord. 03-21, passed 2-22-21; Am. Ord. 65-23, passed 12-11-23; Am. Ord. 49- 24, passed 11-18-24)

(Ord. 03-21, passed 2-22-21)

      (1)   Permitted and conditional uses available in each of the Historic Zoning Districts are shown in Table 153.172A. Permitted and conditional uses may be restricted by location, size, period of operation, or other use-specific standards as designated herein and within the Historic Design Guidelines.

         (a)   Listed uses are defined in § 153.002: Definitions.

         (b)   A “P” in a cell indicates a use that is permitted by right in that zoning district, subject to compliance with any use specific standards referenced in Table 153.172A and the applicable provisions herein.

         (c)   A “C” in a cell indicates a use that is allowed in that zoning district only upon approval of a conditional use as described in § 153.236 and compliance with any use specific standards referenced in Table 153.172A and the applicable provisions herein.

         (d)   A “S” in a cell indicates a use that is allowed in that zoning district only if limited in size, subject to compliance with any use specific standards referenced in Table 153.172A and the applicable provisions herein.

         (e)   A “T” in a cell indicates a use that is allowed in that zoning district for a limited period of time pursuant to a permit from the city, subject to compliance with any use specific standards referenced in Table 153.172A and the applicable provisions herein.

         (f)   A blank cell indicates that the use is prohibited in that district.

         (a)   All permitted or conditional uses under the zoning applicable to a property immediately prior to its rezoning into a Historic Zoning District shall continue to be allowed as permitted or conditional uses on the property, including any expansions of uses or structures as permitted by this chapter, in addition to the permitted and conditional use under the applicable Historic District, provided at least one of the permitted or conditional uses under the prior zoning has been operated continuously in an existing structure and/or associated use area on the property within the 12 months prior to the rezoning of the property into the Historic Zoning District.

         (b)   Once a use that complies with the Historic Zoning District is established on a lot or parcel, no non-Historic Zoning District use permitted in the prior zoning district may be reestablished. For multiple tenant buildings in existing districts, no non-Historic Zoning District use permitted in the prior zoning district may be reestablished after the entire multiple tenant building is abandoned or all tenant spaces have established uses that comply with those listed for the applicable Historic Zoning District.

         (a)   When a proposed land use is not explicitly listed in Table 153.172A, the Director shall determine whether it is reasonably included in the definition of a listed use, or that the proposed use meets the following criteria to the extent that it should be treated as a permitted or conditional use in the district.

            1.   The use is not specifically listed in any of the Historic Zoning Districts.

            2.   The use is generally consistent with the intent of the Historic Zoning Districts and this chapter.

            3.   The use will not materially impair the present or potential use of other resources within the same district or bordering districts.

            4.   The use has no greater potential impact on surrounding resources than those listed in the district in terms of aesthetics, traffic generation, noise, potential nuisances, and other impacts related to health, safety, and welfare.

            5.   The use will not adversely affect the relevant elements of the Community Plan, the Historic Design Guidelines, and any other relevant plans or documents.

         (b)   The Director’s written determination shall be provided to the applicant and may be appealed to the Architectural Review Board.

         (a)   Accessory uses are permitted only in connection with a permitted or approved conditional or principal use on the same property and must be clearly subordinate and incidental to that use.

         (b)   Temporary uses are governed by time limits as provided by this code.

         (c)   Any principal use listed in a zoning district in Table 153.172A shall be permitted as an accessory use in the same zoning district.

 

            1.   Single-family detached dwellings shall have no more than one principal building and its permitted accessory structures located on each lot.

            2.   Single-family dwellings in the Historic Residential (HR) District shall meet the requirements of § 153.173.

            1.   No more than two non-resident employees are permitted in addition to the resident(s) of the dwelling.

            2.   The non-residential use must be operated by a resident of the live-work dwelling unit.

            3.   Signs are permitted in accordance with § 153.173(M).

            1.   Incidental sales of items grown on the premises are permitted. Areas used for sales shall be located at least ten feet from the edge of the pavement of any street. Parking shall be located off-street or in permitted on-street locations.

            2.   Refuse and compost bins must be constructed to be rodent-resident and located as far as practicable from abutting residential uses. Refuse must be removed from the site at least once a week.

            3.   No outdoor work activity that involves power equipment or generators may occur after 9:00 p.m. or prior to 7:00 a.m.

            4.   One accessory building, not exceeding 100 square feet in gross floor area, may be permitted, provided the location meets all setback requirements applicable to accessory buildings as provided in § 153.074.

            1.   The use shall at all times comply with the requirements of R.C. Chapter 5104.

            2.   Outdoor recreation areas shall be located to the side or rear of the principal structure and be enclosed with a permitted fence. The outdoor recreation area shall be screened using fencing and/or landscaping to provide a minimum 50% opaque screen.

            3.   All outdoor play equipment and shade structures visible from the right-of-way or surrounding properties shall use subdued, earth tone colors.

         (a)   Animal care, general services, veterinary offices, and veterinary urgent care, and animal hospitals. All activities shall be conducted indoors. No outdoor animal exercise or activity areas shall be permitted.

            1.   The property owner shall reside on the property and/or manage the facility. No more than eight guest units are permitted.

            2.   Guest accommodations are limited to short-term stays of no more than 14 days.

            1.   A one-half acre minimum site size.

            2.   A 3,000-square foot maximum building size.

            3.   All parking must be provided on-site.

            4.   An access management plan demonstrating the ability of the site to accommodate vehicular traffic during peak periods must be approved by the Architectural Review Board.

            5.   Ground-story, street-facing transparency shall be a minimum of 40%.

            1.   Eating and drinking facilities shall be limited to no more than 3,500 square feet of gross floor area in the Historic Core and Historic South Districts, unless otherwise approved by the Architectural Review Board.

            2.   Deliveries and refuse (such as but not limited to grease traps, recycling, and trash) pick-up in the Historic South District shall be limited to between the hours of 8:00 a.m. local time and 5:00 p.m. local time.

            1.   Indoor entertainment or recreation uses in the Historic Public District must be owned and operated by either a public or non-profit organization and may not exceed 20,000 square feet of gross floor area unless otherwise approved by the Architectural Review Board.

            2.   Indoor entertainment or recreation uses in the Historic Core and Historic South Districts may not exceed 3,000 square feet of gross floor area unless otherwise approved by the Architectural Review Board.

            1.   All surface parking lots shall meet the surface parking lot design requirements of § 153.173(F).

            2.   When constructed as a principal use, surface parking lots shall not have frontage on or have direct access to West Bridge Street or High Street unless permitted by the City Engineer.

            1.   Personal, repair, and rental service establishments shall be limited to no more than 5,000 square feet for single tenant buildings or for multi-tenant buildings in the Historic Core and Historic South Districts, unless otherwise permitted as a conditional use.

            1.   The site of the activity or event shall be adequately served by utilities and sanitary facilities.

            2.   The activity or event shall not become a safety hazard or public disturbance and shall not cause substantial adverse impacts on surrounding resources or land uses by creating excessive noise, glare, heat, dust, odors, or pollutants as determined by the Chief Building Official, Fire Marshall, and/or Police Chief.

            3.   A permit shall be obtained for the community activity or special event from the City of Dublin Events Administration.

            1.   The use shall at all times comply with the requirements of R.C. Chapter 5104.

            2.   Outdoor recreation areas shall be located to the side or rear of the principal structure and be enclosed with a permitted fence. The outdoor recreation area shall be screened using fencing and/or landscaping to provide a minimum 50% opaque screen.

            3.   All outdoor play equipment and shade structures visible from the right-of-way or surrounding properties shall use subdued, earth toned colors.

            4.   Adult and/or child day care uses are prohibited in civic building types as the sole principal use.

            1.   No more than one accessory dwelling unit is permitted on a lot with a single-family dwelling.

            2.   An accessory dwelling unit shall be limited to no more than 800 square feet of gross floor area.

            3.   When accessory to a single-family dwelling, the accessory dwelling unit may be located either within the single-family dwelling structure or in a permitted accessory structure.

            4.   When accessory to a single-family dwelling, the accessory dwelling unit shall have a separate entrance from the principal dwelling unit, and that entrance shall not face the front lot line and shall not be located on the same building façade as the principal building entrance closest to the street.

            5.   The owner of the dwelling must occupy either the principal dwelling unit or the permitted accessory dwelling unit.

            6.   Ownership of the accessory dwelling unit may not be separate from the ownership of the principal dwelling unit.

            1.   Each food truck shall maintain all valid licenses required by the city, county or state for operation of a business including but not limited to all applicable licenses for a food service business.

            2.   Each food truck intended to be moved by a motorized vehicle shall maintain a valid registration within the most recent 12-month period.

            3.   For property with a residential primary use, food trucks may operate on a property for no more than six hours per calendar month, and in no case may be stored on a property outside an enclosed structure. No food truck shall operate before 8:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m.

            4.   For a property with a non-residential primary use, mixed-use, or a vacant commercial parcel, may not operate on a property for more than 14 calendar days per month, and no food truck shall operate before 6:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m.

            5.   Food trucks located within the right-of-way shall be subject to the City of Dublin Police regulations and enforcement.

            6.   Each food truck shall provide a trash receptacle near the food truck, shall prevent the accumulation of litter or containers from the food truck within 50 feet of the food truck, and shall remove and empty the trash receptacle in a permitted location when the food truck ends sales for the day.

            7.   Food trucks shall not impede safe site circulation, as determined by the City Engineer.

            8.   Food trucks shall not use speakers or audio amplification. All associated equipment shall be contained within or on the food truck.

            1.   Outdoor dining and seating areas, furniture, and enclosures shall be set back at least five feet from the curb and at least five feet from all street trees and street furniture. In no case shall these amenities be placed in a manner that would provide less than six feet of clear area for pedestrian use.

            2.   The use of outdoor speakers shall comply with the provisions of § 132.03(A)(6) of the Dublin City Code.

            3.   Advertising is not permitted on dining furniture, accessories, or other similar amenities.

            4.   Dining furniture shall be of the same design, material and color for all furniture associated with the use. When not in regular use, outdoor furniture shall be stored in a location that is not visible to the public, unless the patio furniture is all-weather material, set up for use and not covered in any way, and weather conditions make the use of furniture possible.

            5.   Any speaker emitting music or sound shall be oriented to direct the sound away from all surrounding resources, parks, and open spaces.

            6.   Any speaker emitting music or sound shall not operate between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., unless otherwise approved by the Architectural Review Board.

            1.   Outdoor seasonal plant display shall comply with the provisions of § 153.099.

            2.   Outdoor sale of merchandise is permitted, and shall comply with the provisions of § 153.099. Merchandise shall only be displayed during the hours of operation for the principal use. No permit is required.

            3.   Outdoor sales of Christmas trees and pumpkins shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 116 of the Dublin City Code.

            1.   For regulations pertaining to renewable energy equipment - solar refer to § 153.074, Accessory Uses and Structures.

            1.   The vehicle charging stations shall be integrated into a permitted or accessory structure, and shall avoid the addition of freestanding structures and equipment to the maximum extent practicable.

            2.   Any sign or advertising located on the vehicle charging station or related structures shall be permitted a one-square-foot sign. Additional sign area above the one-square-foot will be counted towards the sign allowance for that type of sign applicable to the primary structure on that lot.

(Ord. 03-21, passed 2-22-21; Am. Ord. 70-22, passed 6-12-23; Am. Ord. 65- 23, passed 12-11-23; Am. Ord. 49-24, passed 11-18-24)

 

      (1)   Table 153.173B establishes the setback standards for structures within the Historic Residential Zoning District.

      (2)   Front property lines.

         (a)   Only one front property line shall be required to be designated on a lot.

         (b)   The front yard setback shall be applied to the front lot line, which is designated as the lot line that the building fronts.

      (3)   The ARB may grant waivers of these standards or place conditions of approval that exceed these standards based on consideration of the context and character of surrounding structures pursuant to the provisions in § 153.176.

 

         (a)   Primary structures shall be sited to address the street to contribute to the walkable nature of the district.

         (b)   Building additions to primary structures shall be subordinate and secondary to the original building.

         (c)   Building additions shall be clearly separated from the original structure in design.

         (d)   Accessory structures shall be located a minimum of 20 feet behind the front façade of the primary structure.

         (e)   Accessory structures shall be subordinate in height than the primary structure; and, shall be subordinate to the primary structure in scale and size.

         (a)   Front loaded garages shall be a minimum of 20 feet behind the front façade of the home.

         (b)   Front loaded garages shall not exceed 35% of the linear distance of the front elevation of the home.

         (c)   Front loaded garage door openings shall be 18 feet or less in distance.

         (a)   Parking area shall be readily accessible by vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians.

         (b)   Required parking shall be provided either on-site, on-street, off-site, or in a parking structure or surface parking lot located within 600 feet of the subject parcel in which the parking lot or structure is located, unless approved by the required reviewing body.

         (c)   Applicability to other regulations and guidelines:

            1.   The provisions of § 153.210, Parking in Residential Districts, shall apply to development with the Historic Residential Zoning District.

            2.   All projects shall comply with the Historic Design Guidelines to the maximum extent practicable and consistent with the standards set forth in this chapter.

            1.   Surface parking provided on-site shall not be located between the principal structure and the public right-of-way, unless permitted by Tables 153.173A and B.

            2.   Off-street parking may be provided within a principal structure.

            3.   Parking shall not be located within a setback, as outlined in Tables 153.173A and B, except that parking areas may extend across contiguous lots in developments with coordinated site design, shared access points and/or shared parking arrangements.

            4.   Where on-site surface parking is provided on a site included as part of a preliminary development plan, parking may be permitted by the required reviewing body to encroach required setbacks to facilitate coordinated site design and contiguous parking areas.

            1.   The use of off-site parking to meet the minimum parking requirement shall require an approved parking plan.

            2.   If not under single ownership, provisions for off-site parking shall be made by binding agreements between two or more property owners. Written easements which provide for continued use and maintenance of the parking shall be submitted to the city for approval. Any agreement shall include provisions to address changes in use or ownership.

            3.   If an off-site parking agreement is severed or modified with the result of eliminating required parking for one or more properties, parking for the affected properties shall be brought into full compliance as required by this section, and approval of a new or modified parking plan shall be required.

            4.   If located off-site, distances to required parking areas shall be measured along a walkway from the nearest pedestrian entrance to the parking area to the main entrance to the principal structure or use being served.

            1.   On-street spaces may be counted toward meeting the minimum parking requirement for a parcel.

            2.   On-street spaces shall be on the same side of the street and more than one-half the length of the parking space lies between the two side lot lines of the parcel extended into the street right-of-way.

            3.   On corner lots, on-street spaces on both street frontages may be counted in the same manner.

            4.   Credit for on-street parking spaces shall apply to parking for all uses on the parcel rather than any specific use.

            5.   On-street parking spaces shall not be designated for exclusive use by any specific use, building or lot.

            1.   Each use shall provide the minimum amount of parking required for that use listed on Table 153.173C and shall be permitted to provide up to the maximum amount of parking on-site, as indicated for that use in Table 153.172A, except as may be modified by the required reviewing body.

            2.   When calculating minimum and maximum parking requirements, fractional numbers shall be increased to the next whole number.

            3.   Unless otherwise noted, all square footage requirements are based on indoor gross floor area.

            4.   Except as noted in Table 153.173C, no additional parking is required for accessory or temporary uses when the square footage of the uses is included in the parking calculation for the gross floor area of the principal use.

            5.   Parking and loading spaces for uses not addressed in Table 153.172A shall be determined by the Director based on the anticipated parking impacts of the proposed use, its similarity to characteristics of other listed uses, and supporting documentation that may be provided by the applicant.

 

            1.   Shared parking plans may include any lot or structure meeting the parking location requirements. Surrounding lots included in the shared arrangement shall be connected for vehicular passage and shall provide safe and efficient pedestrian access to all uses served by the parking area(s).

            2.   A request for a shared parking reduction shall be based on a shared parking analysis, including, but not limited to, the following factors:

               a.   The number of originally required spaces for different uses or facilities sharing the same parking areas as noted in Table 153.173C; and

               b.   Documented percentages of required parking needed for different uses at different days and times.

            3.   The adjusted required parking for shared parking areas shall be the largest number of spaces needed for all uses during the most intensive time period of use.

            4.   Demonstration of parking need. In addition to or in lieu of parking adjustments, the required reviewing body shall be permitted to approve a parking plan for fewer than the minimum required parking spaces or more than the maximum permitted parking spaces based on a demonstration of parking need by the applicant. The required reviewing body shall consider:

               a.   The land use and development character of the area to be served by the parking facility;

               b.   The availability of other publicly available parking in the area;

               c.   The timing of parking use relative to other uses in the area;

               d.   The parking requirement for similar uses as may be determined by the Director;

               e.   Whether the all provided parking meets the location requirements;

               f.   Whether compliance with Table 153.173C is made to the maximum extent practicable;

               g.   Whether other adjustments as described in this section should apply in conjunction with or in lieu of the requested need-based adjustment; and

               h.   Whether supporting documentation, if provided, adequately demonstrates that sufficient parking is available to meet projected typical demand.

         (a)   Within the total number of off-street parking spaces provided, a minimum number of spaces shall be designated, installed, and managed for use by the physically disabled in compliance with the Ohio Building Code, current edition, chapter on accessibility and the referenced standards therein.

         (b)   All handicapped parking spaces shall be designated by freestanding signs as provided in the Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices or as approved by the City Engineer.

 

 

            1.   One entrance lane shall be required for each 300 spaces or part thereof. One exit lane shall be provided for each 200 spaces or part thereof.

            2.   Single entrance and exit lanes from the street shall be no wider than 16 feet. Double entrance and exit lanes shall be no wider than 24 feet at the street right-of-way. Where more than two entrance or exit lanes are required, a separate entrance/exit shall be provided.

            3.   Locations of all proposed entrance and exit lanes shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer.

            4.   To reduce the width of sidewalk interruptions and promote walkability, only single entrance lanes may be used unless access is provided from an alley/service street.

            1.   Maximum aisle length shall not exceed 400 feet without providing a cross aisle.

         (d)   Cross aisles shall be a minimum of 18 feet and no greater than 24 feet in width.

         (e)   A minimum ceiling clearance height of 12 feet is required where the parking structure has street frontage, excluding the driveway opening, and the parking structure shall be designed and constructed to allow potential occupancy of the first 20 feet of building depth by a commercial or a civic/public/institutional use permitted by Table 153.172A.

         (f)   Design of all other parking structures and upper levels shall include a minimum ceiling clearance height of eight and one-half feet.

         (g)   Below-grade parking structure levels shall provide minimum clear heights as required by the Ohio Building Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

            1.   All off-street parking and loading areas including parking spaces, driveways, aisles and circulation drives shall be hard-surfaced with asphalt, concrete or a combination of those materials approved by the City Engineer.

            2.   As an alternative, off-street parking areas may be surfaced with permeable asphalt, permeable concrete or turf blocks, or some combination of permeable and non-permeable surfaces, subject to review by the City Engineer and the Fire Chief. The City Engineer may approve an adjustment to the calculations for required stormwater management and retention measures to reflect greater stormwater volume control through the use of permeable paving.

            3.   All parking and loading surfaces shall be maintained in compliance with § 153.173(F)(14) at all times.

            1.   Any driveways not provided for or regulated by these provisions shall be governed by § 153.210. Where conflicting regulations exist between § 153.210 and this section, this section shall prevail.

            2.   Adequate access to a parking lot shall be provided by clearly defined driveways designed so that vehicles entering or leaving the parking lot will be traveling in a forward motion, unless the City Engineer confirms that an alternative design will protect traffic flow and traffic safety.

            3.   No driveway shall be permitted directly onto a West Bridge Street and High Street, unless approved by the City Engineer.

            4.   On other street frontages, driveways shall be limited to one per lot or parcel, whichever requires the fewer number of access points, unless vehicular access is provided from an alley or service drive or the need for an additional driveway on a street is documented based on an access management study approved by the City Engineer.

            5.   If it is determined that shared driveways will better protect traffic flow or traffic safety on surrounding streets, the City Engineer may require that access to two or more adjacent surface parking or loading areas shall be provided through one or more shared driveways.

            6.   Driveway aprons connecting parking lots to public roadways may not be constructed with permeable materials.

            7.   Driveways shall be no wider than 22 feet at the intersection with the adjacent street right-of-way.

            8.   Curb radii for driveways connecting parking lots to public roadways shall not exceed 20 feet.

            1.   Raised or rolled concrete curbs or wheel stops at least five inches high shall be installed where necessary to prevent vehicle conflicts with abutting landscape areas, sidewalks, streets, buildings, resources, or lot lines. There shall be a minimum of four feet of clear walkway area and at least two and one-half feet between a curb or wheel stop and any property line, planting area, street, or building.

            2.   Planted areas shall be installed at a lower grade than the parking lot pavement, include curbing at the edge of a landscaped area and have openings or gaps allowing drainage from the pavement to enter and percolate through the landscaped areas when used for stormwater management purposes, or if required by the City Engineer.

            3.   Wheel stops may be used in conjunction with accessible parking spaces where an adjacent walkway is installed at the same grade as the parking space. Wheel stops may be used in addition to raised curbs where necessary to prevent vehicle overhang onto adjacent walkways, or near buildings or resources, or in conjunction with curb breaks used for stormwater drainage. Curbs shall be required in all other circumstances.

            1.   Off-street loading spaces may only be located on areas of a lot that are not required to be occupied by a principal or accessory structure.

            2.   Off-street loading areas may not be located on any parking spaces or parking aisles designated to meet the minimum parking requirements of this section, unless approved in a required parking plan demonstrating that the location and timing of loading activities will not conflict with typical parking use on the site or with vehicular or pedestrian circulation.

            3.   An alley or service street may be used instead of a separate off-street loading space, subject to approval as part of a required parking plan demonstrating that the loading and delivery activities will be coordinated with other users of the alley to minimize access and circulation conflicts.

            4.   On-street parking spaces may be counted toward meeting the minimum loading space requirement for a parcel provided that the spaces meet the requirements for parking location, and subject to approval as part of a required parking plan demonstrating that the on-street spaces are of adequate size, number and availability to serve the intended delivery vehicle(s) without creating conflicts with surrounding vehicular, bicycle or pedestrian traffic and circulation.

            5.   Required fire access zones may not be used to meet loading space requirements.

            6.   No loading dock, or any loading area used for the storage or staging of materials being transported to or from the site associated with commercial uses, shall be located closer than 50 feet to any lot in a residential district unless entirely contained within a completely enclosed building, or screened as required by § 153.173(H), nor shall any loading dock or loading area directly face a residential district.

            1.   The minimum number of off-street loading spaces required is listed in Table 153.173F.

 

 

            2.   A loading space plan demonstrating the frequency and type of loading activities will be required to be approved by the Architectural Review Board as part of a Minor Project or Final Development Plan.

            3.   The required number of loading spaces may be increased or reduced by the required reviewing body when it is demonstrated that the frequency and type of loading activities at that location warrant a different number.

            4.   For principal structures of 25,000 square feet or less in gross floor area, loading and delivery activities may be conducted using an alley or service street, on-street parking spaces, or other on-site parking area, unless the required reviewing body determines that a dedicated off-street loading space is necessary based on the frequency and type of loading activities anticipated for the use.

            1.   All off-street loading spaces shall be at least 12-feet wide and 30-feet long with a height clearance of 14 feet, unless the required reviewing body determines that the typical delivery vehicle(s) designated in an approved parking plan can be adequately accommodated by reduced loading space dimensions.

            2.   Refer to § 153.173(I) for off-street loading area screening requirements.

            3.   Truck loading and unloading docks and maneuvering areas shall be designed so that truck movements do not interfere with traffic on public streets or off-street parking when vehicles are parked for loading and unloading. Loading areas requiring vehicles to back in from the street are prohibited on West Bridge Street and High Street, unless otherwise permitted by the City Engineer. Vehicles loading or unloading may not extend over any sidewalk or into any public right-of-way between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and midnight, unless located entirely within a designated on-street parking lane or within the vehicular travel lane of an alley or service street as permitted in an approved parking plan.

            1.   Unless an equal number of required spaces conforming to Table 153.173C are provided, parking and loading areas shall be maintained and not used for any other purpose while the principal structure or use remains in operation. Other parking arrangements for temporary community activities and special events may be permitted with approval from the City of Dublin Events Administration.

            2.   All parking lots shall be maintained free of potholes, litter, debris, glass, nails or other dangerous materials.

            3.   Surfacing, curbing, wheel stops, lighting fixtures, signs, and related appurtenances shall be maintained in good condition. The visibility of pavement markings delineating parking spaces and directional control shall be maintained.

            4.   Except on a temporary basis in the event of heavy rainfall or snowfall, all off-street parking and loading facilities shall be maintained free of accumulated snow or standing water which may prevent their full use and occupancy.

            5.   All permeable paving materials shall be maintained in an unbroken condition and shall be regularly swept and vacuumed to prevent blockages of sand, sediment, or other materials that would impair their permeability to water as originally designed.

            6.   Signs designating the use of individual private parking spaces for specific users, buildings or lots shall not be legible from a public right-of-way, except where such a sign is otherwise required by this chapter.

            1.   It is unlawful for any person to park or store any vehicle in a parking lot or parking structure without the consent of the owner, holder, occupant, lessee, agent or trustee of the property.

            2.   All vehicles parked in a parking lot or parking structure shall be capable of being started and driven and have a valid registration and license within the most recent 12-month period.

            3.   A recreational and utility vehicle may be located outside of an enclosed structure for up to 72 hours in any 30-day period, provided the owner or person in charge of the recreational and utility vehicle is the owner or a guest of a resident of that property. The vehicle shall be parked on a hard surface and shall not be used for overnight sleeping or living.

            4.   Off-street parking and loading areas may not be used for material storage, storage or display of vehicles and/or merchandise, or for vehicle or machinery repair or maintenance. If located within an off-street parking or loading area, refuse storage stations and dumpsters shall be located and screened in accordance with § 153.173(I) and shall not interfere with driveway circulation or access to parking spaces and loading areas.

            5.   Except on parcels where the sale of vehicles is a permitted or approved conditional use of the property, no vehicle may be parked in any off-street parking or loading area for the sole purpose of displaying the vehicle for sale.

            6.   Unless no other parking area is reasonably available, no vehicle that, at the determination of the Director, is intended for the display of advertising to the public may be parked so as to be visible to traffic on a public street or parking area.

            1.   Bicycle parking is required for any development or use with six or more required vehicle parking spaces.

            1.   Bicycle parking spaces shall be required as follows:

               a.   For residential uses, except attached and detached single-family, one space for every two dwelling units. Up to 50% of required spaces may be provided within garages for multiple-family uses provided the ARB determines that the garage size and dedicated bicycle parking facilities are generally adequate to accommodate these spaces.

               b.   For civic/public/institutional uses, one space for every 20 required vehicle parking spaces.

               c.   For commercial uses, one space for every ten required vehicle parking spaces.

            2.   Provided that bicycle parking is not completely eliminated, required bicycle parking may be increased or reduced by the ARB when it is demonstrated that the level of bicycle activity at that location warrants a different amount.

            1.   Bicycle parking racks, docks, or posts shall be designed and installed to allow a bicycle to be locked to a structure, attached to the pavement, building, or other permanent structure, with two points of contact to an individual bicycle frame. Racks, docks, and posts shall be designed to allow the bicycle frame and one or both wheels to be locked with a U-lock when used as intended. Facility types, designs and locations within the street-right-of-way shall require approval by the City Engineer.

            1.   Required bicycle parking shall be located within a reasonable walking distance of the principal building entrances being served. The location and design shall ensure that bicycle parking and facilities do not obstruct vehicle parking or pedestrian walkways as required by the Ohio Building Code, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other applicable state and federal laws, policies and guidelines. Bicycle facilities and parking areas shall meet the sight visibility requirements of this code.

            2.   Outdoor bicycle parking areas shall be located in well-lit areas.

            3.   A pedestrian-accessible walk shall be available between the outdoor bicycle parking area and the principal building entrance. Public sidewalks may be used to meet this requirement.

            4.   Bicycle lockers shall be located inside or to the side or rear of the principal structure, but not within any required setback or required building zone.

            5.   A property that contains a shared bicycle rental pick-up/drop-off facility that is available and accessible to the public and is part of a system of such facilities designed to encourage bicycle use in the city or region shall be exempt from on-site bicycle parking requirements for the lot on which the shared bicycle facility is located, and for any lots in common ownership located wholly or partially within 1,000 feet of the shared bicycle facility.

            6.   Public bicycle parking provided by the city and located within the street right-of-way may be counted toward meeting the minimum bicycle parking requirement for a parcel provided that the spaces are on the same block face as the subject parcel.

            7.   Public bicycle parking spaces shall not be designated for exclusive use by any specific use, building or lot.

            1.   Bicycle parking shall be installed according to the dimensional requirements set forth by the manufacturer and the latest edition of the APBP Bicycle Parking Guidelines, or similar industry publication acceptable to the Director.

      (1)   Stormwater management practices, such as storage and retention facilities, may be integrated into open spaces. Refer to Chapter 53 for design requirements.

      (2)   Stormwater features. Stormwater features in open spaces may be designed as formal or natural amenities with additional uses other than stormwater management alone, such as an amphitheater, sports field, or a pond or pool as part of the landscape design. Stormwater features shall not be fenced and shall not be designed or placed so as to impede public use of the land they occupy.

      (3)   Qualified professional. Stormwater management features incorporated into open spaces shall be designed by a licensed design professional.

         (a)   The provisions of §§ 153.132 through 153.148 shall apply to Historic Dublin and designated outlying resources, unless specifically modified or waived by the ARB.

         (b)   Each application for development or redevelopment shall include a landscape plan showing compliance with applicable provisions. The siting of buildings shall avoid the removal of desirable trees in good or fair condition where alternatives consistent with the provisions of this chapter are available.

         (c)   Protected trees, as defined in this chapter, removed from any portion of a lot consistent with an approved minor project, preliminary or final development plan shall be replaced in accordance with § 153.146, except as provided by § 153.173(G).

         (d)   Existing trees which are incorporated into the landscape plan shall be protected during construction as required by § 153.145.

         (e)   Landscape plans shall exhibit diversity in tree selection, as determined to be appropriate by the City Forester and the Director of Parks and Open Space.

         (f)   In all areas where landscaping is required, the surface area of any landscape bed shall be predominantly covered within four years after installation by living materials, rather than bark, mulch, gravel or other non-living materials. Areas included in rain gardens or other vegetated site features to meet stormwater management requirements are excluded from this requirement with prior approval from the Director.

         (g)   Areas included in rain gardens or vegetated site features created to meet stormwater management requirements may be counted towards any landscaping required by § 153.173(H) if landscaped to meet the requirements.

         (h)   All irrigation systems shall be designed, installed, and operated to minimize runoff and over-spray of irrigation water onto roadways, sidewalks, and adjacent resources, and shall be installed with rain sensors to turn the system off during rainy conditions.

         (i)   Shrubs and plants that exceed two and one-half feet in mature height are prohibited in required sight visibility triangles for site access points as defined in Appendix C and are prohibited in required sight visibility triangles for street intersections as defined by the City Engineer.

         (j)   If two or more conflicting landscape requirements apply to the same area, the one requiring the most landscaping shall apply.

         (k)   A registered landscape architect shall be used to prepare landscape plans required for applications for final development plan.

         (a)   A minimum of one tree is required per 40 linear feet of street frontage or fraction thereof. Refer to Table 153.173G, Street Tree Spacing Requirements, for spacing based on tree size and site characteristics.

         (b)   Street trees shall be planted within streetscape planting zones in tree wells, tree lawns based, or open planting beds based on the applicable street type design requirements.

         (c)   Street trees shall be planted in topsoil approved by the Director of Parks and Open Space or the City Forester. Structural soil or an equivalent material approved by the City Forester shall be placed under paved areas adjacent to tree wells or planting beds, parallel to and behind the curb, and connecting planting beds or tree wells to one another beneath the paved surface within the streetscape planting zone. The City Forester may require additional structural soil to extend horizontally beyond the planting zone beneath sidewalks or other paved surfaces, as necessary to ensure the long term health of street trees, depending on the planting and paving conditions within individual street types. Structural soil shall not be used in planting beds.

         (d)   Species and sizes:

            1.   Street trees shall be from the approved Urban Street Tree List for Dublin, Ohio or other species approved by the City Forester.

            2.   Street trees shall have a clear trunk of at least seven feet above the ground. The minimum trunk caliper measured at six inches above the ground for all street trees shall be no less than two and one-half inches. Existing trees in good or fair condition may be used to satisfy these requirements with prior approval of the City Forester.

            3.   Small tree species are permitted for use in planting zones where overhead utility lines exist. Small tree species may also be planted in medians, in addition to medium and/or large tree species, where medians are provided.

         (e)   Spacing and location. Street trees shall be spaced as set forth in Table 153.173G below unless modified by the City Forester based on unusual site conditions or obstructions.

 

 

            1.   No person shall top any tree within the public right-of-way unless specifically authorized by the City Forester. Topping is defined as the severe cutting back of limbs to stubs larger than three inches in diameter within the tree’s crown to such a degree so as to remove the normal canopy and disfigure the tree, as determined by the City Forester.

            2.   Unless specifically authorized by the City Forester, no person shall intentionally damage, cut, carve, transplant, or remove any tree or shrub; attach any rope, wire, nails, advertising posters, or other contrivance to any tree or shrub, allow any gaseous liquid, or solid substance which is harmful to trees or shrubs to come in contact with them; or set fire or permit fire to burn when fire or heat will injure any portion of any tree or shrub.

            3.   No person shall excavate any tunnels, trenches, or install a drive-way or sidewalk within a radius of ten feet from the trunk of any public tree or shrub without first obtaining the prior written approval from the City Forester.

            4.   No person shall remove a tree or shrub from the city owned tree lawn, streetscape planting zone or other public property without first obtaining the prior written approval of the City Forester.

            5.   No person shall by any type of construction reduce the size of a tree lawn or streetscape planting zone without prior written approval of the City Engineer.

            6.   Decorative lights, strings of lights, electrical cords or wires are not permitted to be attached to any tree for more than four consecutive months.

            1.   The city shall have the right to plant, prune, maintain and remove trees, plants and shrubs within public rights-of-way and other public grounds as may be necessary to ensure public safety or to preserve or enhance the environmental quality and beauty of public grounds. This section shall not prohibit the planting of street trees by surrounding property owners providing that the prior written permission of the City Forester has been granted.

            2.   The City Forester may cause or order to be removed any tree or part of a tree that is in an unsafe condition or which by reasons of its nature is injurious to sewers, electric power lines, gas lines, water lines, or other public improvements, or is affected with any injurious fungi, insect or other pest.

            3.   The City Forester shall have the right to enter private property to access trees adjacent to public areas for the purposes of proper pruning, after reasonable prior written notice has been given to the property owner.

            4.   Wherever it is necessary to remove a tree(s) or shrub(s) from a public planting zone or other public property, the city shall endeavor to remove and replant or replace the trees or shrubs. No protected tree within the public right-of-way or on other public grounds shall be removed without prior review by the City Forester, and the trees shall only be removed if the City Forester determines there are no other means available to preserve the tree.

            5.   The City Forester shall have the right to cause the removal of any dead or diseased tree(s) located on private property within the city and/or cause the removal of branches of trees located on private property that overhang or impede access to public property, when those trees constitute a hazard to life and property, or harbor an epiphytotic disease which constitutes a potential threat to other trees within the city. The City Forester shall notify in writing the owners of the trees to be removed. Removal shall be done by the owners at their own expense within 60 days after the date of service of written notice, unless a longer period is agreed to in writing by the City Forester, to allow time to attempt to treat and cure a salvageable diseased tree. In the event of failure of owners to comply within 60 days, the City Forester shall notify in writing the owners of the trees of the city’s authority to remove any tree(s) and charge the cost of removal to the owner as provided by law.

         (a)   Perimeter landscape buffer is required when a non-residential land use is adjacent to a parcel containing only single-family detached buildings (regardless of whether there is an intervening street, alley, or driveway).

         (b)   These requirements apply when a site subject to these requirements is developed or redeveloped. No existing development shall be required to install perimeter landscape buffering because of a change in the nature, character, or zoning classification of an adjacent parcel.

         (c)   The required perimeter landscape buffer area may be located within a utility or other easement with the prior approval of the City Engineer provided all of the landscape requirements are met.

         (d)   Required buffer materials must be placed on the parcel where development or redevelopment is occurring, unless both the parcel providing the buffering and the parcel being buffered are in common ownership, in which case the buffer may be provided on either or portions of both properties.

         (e)   Vehicles or other objects shall not overhang or otherwise intrude upon the required perimeter landscape buffer. Refer to § 153.173(F)(12)(d) for curb and wheel stop requirements.

         (f)   Existing landscape material in good or fair condition may be used to satisfy these requirements with the prior approval of the Director.

 

 

               a.   Due to unique and/or noteworthy characteristics including size, species, age, and historical significance, landmark trees and significant groups of mature, healthy trees are community amenities that shall be preserved to the maximum extent feasible.

               b.   Applicants shall submit a tree preservation plan for approval by the required reviewing body that demonstrates the site landscaping complies with the provisions of § 153.173(H). At the preliminary development plan, the property owner shall submit a copy of the tree preservation plan to the appropriate public utilities in order to alert those public utilities to the proposed placement of the trees in relation to utility service lines.

               c.   A tree survey prepared by a certified arborist shall be submitted with the tree preservation plan for all final development plan and/or minor project review applications for lots containing existing trees. The tree survey shall include the location, size, condition and species of all existing trees over four-inch caliper as measured at DBH.

               d.   The tree preservation plan submitted as part of the final development plan and/or minor project review application shall identify all landmark trees and/or significant tree stands on the site, including critical root zones to establish the limits of tree preservation zones, as determined by the required reviewing body.

               e.   The property owner shall replace inch for inch any protected trees that are removed or lost due to damage, regardless of their location on the lot, except as provided in § 153.173(H)(8)(a)4.

               a.   Protected trees used as credit to meet a required tree landscape requirement which die shall be replaced by the land owner with the number of trees for which the credit was granted. Replacement trees may count to-wards the credit amount for the development.

               b.   Replacement trees provided pursuant to § 153.173(H)(8) shall count towards landscaping required under other portions of this section if they meet the size, type, and location standards for the landscaping required.

               a.   Removal of trees that, at the determination of the City Forester, are deemed hazardous or undesirable with respect to structure, species, and/or condition;

               b.   Removal of trees on any portion of a site required to be occupied by a public street as approved by the City Engineer and the required reviewing body with a development plan review application;

               c.   Removal of trees which are an obstruction to traffic signals or traffic signs, power lines, or other utilities;

               d.   Removal of trees necessary for rescue in an emergency or for cleanup after a natural disaster; and

               a.   Maintain all required landscaping in good condition, as determined by the City Forester;

               b.   Remove any landscaping or tree that dies or is required to be removed due to damage or disease within three months after the loss of that landscaping or tree; and

               c.   Replace the landscaping or tree within three months of its removal.

            3.   The City Forester may extend times for performance if weather or other conditions prevent performance within the times stated above.

         (a)   Chain link, vinyl and temporary plastic fences (such as snow fences) are prohibited except during construction as security for construction sites and materials. Fences that are electrically charged, constructed of barbed wire, and razor wire are prohibited. No fence, wall or retaining wall shall be constructed of materials not designed to be used for that purpose. High quality synthetic materials may be approved with the minor project or final development plan by the ARB with examples of successful, high quality installations.

         (a)   Fences shall be permitted between the principal structure on a lot and the front, side and/or rear property lines; and shall not exceed four feet in height or be more than 50% opaque unless otherwise required by this section or approved by the Architectural Review Board.

         (b)   The height provisions or the previous sections shall not apply to fences or walls required to comply with the screening standards of this section.

         (c)   The height provisions shall apply to all portions of retaining walls that extend above grade level, as measured form the elevated side of the retaining wall. Where a fence is located on top of a retaining wall, the combined height of the retaining wall and fence shall not exceed the maximum height permitted for a fence, as measured from the elevated side of the retaining wall.

         (a)   Stone walls are intended to screen vehicular use areas or service areas and/or to define the pedestrian realm.

         (b)   Stone walls shall be constructed as dry-laid stone.

         (c)   Stone walls shall be permitted between the principal structure on a lot and the front, side and/or rear property lines; and shall be a minimum of 22 inches in height and shall not exceed 36 inches in height.

         (d)   Stone walls are prohibited in required sight visibility triangles for site access points and street intersections, as determined by the City Engineer.

         (e)   Existing stone walls shall be preserved, unless otherwise approved by the Architectural Review Board.

         (a)   All roof-mounted mechanical equipment (including but not limited to HVAC equipment, exhaust fans, cooling towers, and related guardrails or safety equipment) shall be fully screened from view at ground level on all sides of the structure and, to the extent practicable, from surrounding resources of similar height.

         (b)   The standards of § 153.173(I)(4)(a) shall not apply if the only feasible location for screening would impede the functioning of solar, wind or geothermal energy equipment or systems.

         (c)   The roof-mounted screening shall not be permitted to exceed the maximum permitted building height, unless approved by the Architectural Review Board.

         (a)   All ground-mounted mechanical equipment shall be incorporated within the footprint of a principal or accessory structure or shall be fully screened from view on all sides.

         (b)   The standards of § 153.173(I)(4)(a) shall not apply if the only feasible location for screening would impede the functioning of solar, wind or geothermal energy equipment or systems.

         (a)   All waste, refuse, and recycling containers and enclosures shall be incorporated within the footprint of a principal or accessory structure to the maximum extent practicable. If incorporation within the building footprint is not practicable, outdoor waste and storage containers and enclosures shall be fully screened from view on all sides by landscaping or by a decorative wall or fence finished and constructed to match the materials and design of the nearest wall of the principal structure and shall be fully opaque year round.

         (b)   The wall or screen shall be one foot taller than the height of the waste or storage container or enclosure being screening, up to a maximum of 12 feet.

         (c)   Chain link, vinyl, EIFS, and unfinished or non-decorated CMU are prohibited screening materials.

         (d)   Enclosures that contain access doors to accommodate servicing of equipment and emptying of containers shall be self-closing, be constructed out of materials the coordinate with the design and materials of the enclosure and shall remain closed and all containers fully within the structure when not being used.

         (a)   Lighting levels for single-family detached and single-family attached dwellings.

         (b)   Pedestrian walkway ground lighting.

         (c)   Lighting for designated sports fields.

         (d)   Street lighting.

         (a)   All light fixtures shall meet the standards in Table 153.173I for power and efficiency.

 

 

         (a)   All exterior light sources and lamps that emit more than 900 lumens shall be concealed or shielded with an Illuminations Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) full cut-off style fixture with an angle not exceeding 90 degrees to minimize the potential for glare and unnecessary diffusion on surrounding property. No portion of the lamp, reflector, lens, or refracting system may extend beyond the housing or shield, with the exception of pedestrian lighting.

         (b)   All light sources shall be designed, located, and installed so that the light source is not directly visible from any surrounding property in a residential district.

         (a)   Lighting across a horizontal surface shall have an average range from one to three footcandles.

         (a)   Light generated on site shall not add more than one footcandle to illumination levels at any point at grade level ten feet beyond the property line.

         (a)   Lighting plans submitted as part of applicable minor projects or final development plans shall include existing lighting from streets and surrounding resources developed under these standards, and proposed lighting generated from light poles and building lighting.

         (a)   The base of light poles in parking areas shall be flush with grade. The base of light poles in non-parking areas shall be either flush with grade or mounted on a concrete foundation projecting no more than six inches above grade.

         (b)   Light poles should be a maximum of 12 feet in height.

         (a)   Decorative wall lighting may be used to provide uplighting, downlighting, or other types of lighting accents for resources within the Historic Zoning Districts and Appendix G. Decorative lighting shall not exceed 900 lumens unless installed and shielded in accordance with this section.

         (b)   Ground or pole-mounted floodlights are not permitted for façade lighting.

         (a)   All canopy lighting shall use recessed luminaire fixtures and shall be designed and located so as to prevent glare onto surrounding resources.

         (b)   Highly reflective material shall not be installed on the underside of the canopy.

         (a)   Sodium vapor light fixtures are prohibited in Historic Dublin.

      (1)   In Historic Dublin, all utility lines including but not limited to water supply, sanitary sewer service, electricity, telephone and gas, and their connections or feeder lines shall be placed underground.

      (2)   All utility connections shall be kept to the rear or the side of the building, out of view or screened. Applicants shall coordinate with utility providers to site transformers and other similar utility structures to the rear or sides of resources, or otherwise out of view or screened.

      (3)   Existing above-ground utility lines shall be required to be buried with the provision of new streets, or as otherwise required by the City Engineer.

      (1)   Site development may include the installation of public art in accordance with city policies and procedures.

         (a)   The purpose of signs in the Historic Zoning Districts is to provide identification with high visual quality in a manner that respects the character and scale of residential areas and match the general character and scale of Dublin’s original village commercial center. Signs should provide business identification in a manner consistent with the historic appearance and character of the districts, while encouraging a more interesting streetscape.

         (b)   Signs should provide high quality awareness through graphics that effectively assist in navigation, information, and identification for both pedestrians and vehicles.

         (a)   All applicable requirements of §§ 153.150 through 153.162 shall apply to the signs within Historic Dublin, except as modified herein. In the event of a conflict with the provisions of the Signs Subchapter (§§ 153.150 through 153.162), the provisions of this section shall govern.

         (b)   Where noted for the purposes of permitted signs, street frontages shall apply only to public streets.

         (c)   Approval authority.

            1.   All new ground and building signs within Historic Dublin shall be subject to review and approval by the Architectural Review Board.

            2.   All signs shall require a permanent sign permit unless otherwise exempted for a specific sign type.

            3.   Required reviewing bodies shall not address the content of the sign message.

            4.   Off-premises signs are only permitted with the approval of a master sign plan.

            5.   All signs located within or projecting over the public right-of-way shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to placement.

            6.   Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, the design and placement of city sponsored banners for special events or public announcements affixed to public facilities in the right-of-way within the Architectural Review District shall be approved by the City Manager prior to placement.

            7.   Master sign plan.

               a.   Any applicant may request approval of a master sign plan that departs from the requirements of this section, provided the purpose and intent of the sign and graphic standards for the Historic Zoning Districts and the Historic Design Guidelines are maintained. The ARB shall determine the appropriateness of signs and their placement given the architecture of resources within these districts.

               b.   A master sign plan may be reviewed concurrently with a final development plan or minor project review.

               c.   A master sign plan shall include, at a minimum: the proposed locations, types, number, heights and sizes of signs, indicated on scaled plans and/or building elevation drawings; proposed materials to be used for sign structures and sign faces; and proposed types of illumination.

               d.   Where applicable, all signs located within a development shall meet the requirements established in an approved master sign plan. All requirements of this section shall continue to apply except as modified by the master sign plan.

            1.   Signs shall be limited to three colors. Black and white are considered colors. The background color shall be considered one of the three permissible colors, unless individually mounted letters are used, in which case the building façade is not considered one of the three colors.

            2.   Colors used in a registered corporate trademark or symbol shall not be limited in number but shall be considered as one of three permissible colors.

         (a)   All signs shall be fabricated with high quality, durable, and weather resistant materials. The material shall be compatible with the primary building materials of the structure to which the sign is associated.

         (b)   All signs shall be fabricated, constructed and installed to conceal fasteners.

         (c)   The following materials shall be permitted to be used for the construction of sign. The required reviewing body may approve other materials if determines that the material provides the same quality, durability, and weather resistance as a permitted sign material.

            1.   All signs except window signs.

               a.   Permitted materials: HDU, cedar, redwood, and treated lumber.

            2.   Window signs.

               a.   High performance, pressure sensitive, fade resistant vinyl.

         (a)   All sign types permitted for resources within the Historic Core, Historic South, and Historic Public Zoning Districts are listed in Table 153.173J. Refer to § 153.173(M)(5) for number of signs permitted and § 153.173(M)(6) for requirements for specific sign types.

         (b)   Different sign types may be used on the same frontage.

         (c)   Where required, setbacks shall be measured from the public street right-of-way or lot line, as applicable.

 

         (c)   An additional building-mounted sign is permitted for each tenant with a storefront where the tenant also has a dedicated public entrance facing an off-street parking area or parking structure in the same block, provided that the secondary public entrance is located on the side or rear façade of the building.

         (d)   Tenant spaces located above the ground floor may be identified by a directory sign or by a window sign or projecting sign located adjacent to a common public entrance providing access to the upper floor tenant spaces.

            1.   Ground sign height is measured from established grade of the base of the sign to the top of the sign or its frame/support, whichever is taller. The height may not be artificially increased.

            2.   All ground signs shall comply with the provisions of Table 153.173K: Ground Sign Requirements.

 

            1.   Building-mounted sign types and measurements.

               a.   Building-mounted signs include wall signs, awning signs, projecting signs, and window signs.

               b.   Wall sign height is measured directly beneath the sign from the established grade at the base of the structure to which the sign is attached to the top of the sign.

               c.   Wall sign areas for buildings with storefronts shall be determined by taking the length of the storefront applicable to each tenant and computing sign requirements for that portion of the total wall.

               d.   Projecting sign height is measured directly beneath the sign from the established grade at the base of the structure to which the sign is attached to the top of the sign but shall not include brackets or equipment which are necessary to attach the sign to the structure. Necessary brackets or equipment shall not be counted as part of the sign area.

            2.   All building-mounted signs shall comply with the provisions of Table 153.173L: Building-Mounted Signs, except that:

               a.   Any building-mounted sign associated with a secondary public entrance shall not exceed six square feet in size and shall be located within six feet of the secondary public entrance, as measured horizontally along the building façade.

               b.   Any projecting sign associated with a common public entrance providing access to upper floor tenant spaces shall not exceed eight square feet and be located within six feet of the common public entrance.

 

 

            1.   Directory signs, display signs, and sandwich boards shall be permitted in accordance with Table 153.173M.

 

(Ord. 03-21, passed 2-22-21; Am. Ord. 65-23, passed 12-11-23; Am. Ord. 49- 24, passed 11-18-24)

      (1)   Pitched, hipped, gabled, or a combination are also permitted within the Historic Zoning Districts subject to conformance with the Historic Design Guidelines and subject to approval of the ARB.

         (a)   Flat roofs are permitted within Historic Dublin, except for buildings that are zoned Historic Core, unless otherwise determined by the ARB to be architecturally appropriate.

         (b)   Eaves are encouraged on street-facing facades.

         (c)   Flat roofs are permitted to use a roof material appropriate to maintain proper drainage.

         (a)   Parapets shall be provided on flat roofs that are high enough to screen the roof and any roof appurtenances from view from the street(s) and from any adjacent building of similar height or lower, provided that parapets shall be no less than two feet and no more than six feet high. Where a six-foot parapet is insufficient to screen rooftop mechanical equipment a screening structure shall be required.

         (b)   Parapets shall wrap around all sides of the building.

         (a)   Hipped and gabled roofs are permitted, in addition to roofs with combinations of hips and gables with or without dormers.

         (b)   Permitted pitch roof materials include dimensional asphalt composite shingles with a 25-year or greater warranty, wood shingles and shakes, metal tiles or standing seam, slate, and ceramic tile. Other high quality simulated examples of these materials may be approved by the ARB with examples of successful, high quality installations in comparable climates.

            1.   The principal roof shall have a pitch appropriate to the architectural style of the building. Roofs shall not be sloped less than a 6:12 (rise: run) or more than 12:12, unless otherwise determined to be architecturally appropriate by the ARB.

            2.   Slopes greater than 12:12 may be used on pitched roofs without a closed ridge to accommodate mechanical equipment within the roof structure and screened from view. These roofs must be designed with the appearance of closed ridges when viewed from all directions at street level and, to the maximum extent practicable, from resources of similar heights in close proximity. The use of this roof configuration and pitch shall be based on the appropriateness of the roof design to the architectural style.

            3.   Unless determined to be appropriate to the architectural style of the building, a pitch greater than 3:12 is required on roofs of dormers, porches, balconies, or other minor roofs.

         (a)   Gambrel and mansard roofs are permitted only for single-family detached buildings, unless otherwise determined by the ARB to be architecturally appropriate for other uses.

         (b)   Gambrel and mansard roofs shall be dimensional shingles, cedar shake, slate, or metal. Other high quality simulated examples of these materials may be approved by the ARB with examples of successful, high quality installations in comparable climates.

         (a)   Other roof types not listed as a specific type but are deemed architecturally appropriate to the proposed building may be approved by the required reviewing body.

         (b)   Roof terraces and roof plantings are permitted within the Historic Zoning Districts.

         (c)   Decorative towers that are incorporated into a building design may be permitted in the Historic Zoning Districts subject to approval of the ARB. Decorative towers are additional to and may exceed the maximum building height in the district in which it is located. The maximum width of the tower shall be one-third the width of the front façade of the building or 30 feet, whichever is less. No rooftop appurtenances are permitted on tower roofs.

            1.   When appropriate to the architectural character of the building, and where the principal ridge line of any building type runs parallel to any street, gabled ends, perpendicular ridge lines or dormers shall be incorporated to interrupt the mass of the roof.

            2.   Perpendicular ridge lines are not required to intersect the primary ridge line (i.e. the secondary roof mass may be physically lower than the primary ridge line), provided the appearance is determined to be architecturally appropriate by the required reviewing body.

            1.   Dormers shall be scaled and detailed appropriate to the architectural character of the building type. Dormer windows should be sized in relation to the windows used in the upper story, and dormers should be no wider than necessary to accommodate the window and coordinated trim. Visibility into permanently unfinished space is prohibited where dormer windows are installed.

            1.   An architecturally appropriate element such as a vent, window, or other decorative element is required on street facing gable ends.

            1.   Roof penetrations (fans, exhaust, vents, etc.) shall be concealed and shall not be visible from the public street frontage, unless otherwise approved by the Architectural Review Board.

      (1)   Principal entrances on all buildings shall be at a pedestrian scale, effectively address the street, and be given prominence on the building façade. This may be satisfied through the use of architectural features including, but not limited to, entranceway roofs; sidelight windows, transom window, or other adjacent windows; additional moldings with expression lines; a bay of unique width; or a raised stoop.

      (2)   Principal entrances on all single-family detached and single-family attached building types shall incorporate open porches or stoops unless otherwise determined by the ARB to be architecturally appropriate.

      (3)   Doors for commercial uses along all street frontages shall be consistent with the design of principal entrances and include glass and full operating hardware in the design of the door. Exterior doors for residential uses shall also include glass, but this requirement may be met through the use of transom and/or sidelight windows.

      (4)   Roll-up security grilles shall not be permitted.

      (1)   Windows, doors, and garage doors may be wood, metal-clad wood, or vinyl-clad wood. The Architectural Review Board may approve other high quality synthetic materials with examples of successful, high quality installations in comparable climates.

      (2)   Highly reflective glass is prohibited. For the purposes of this section, highly reflective glass has an exterior visible reflectance percentage greater than 20%.

      (3)   Spandrel glass, or heavily tinted glass that impedes views into the interior of the building is prohibited.

      (4)   Windows shall have architecturally appropriate lintels and projecting sills.

      (5)   Windows shall have vertical proportions with architecturally or historically appropriate window divisions.

      (1)   If installed, shutters shall be sized to provide complete coverage to the windows when closed, appear operable, and include functioning hardware.

      (2)   Shutters shall be wood or engineered wood. The ARB may approve other materials with examples of successful, high quality installations in comparable climates.

      (1)   Awnings and canopies may be used if they function as suitable protection from the elements. To provide suitable protection an awning or canopy may encroach over the sidewalk, provided the lowest portion is at least eight feet above the sidewalk.

      (2)   Awnings and canopies may be mounted inside frames, above openings and/or below transoms, but installation methods shall be consistent on a building.

      (3)   Awnings and canopies shall be designed to be consistent with the architecture of the building and other existing awnings and canopies on a building.

            1.   Awnings shall be open on the underside.

            2.   Awnings shall be made of durable and fade-resistant canvas, decorative metal with metal used for the internal structure, or an alternative, high-quality, durable material, if determined to be architecturally appropriate by the required review body.

            3.   Awnings shall not be internally illuminated but may be lighted from above by downcast fixtures mounted to the building wall.

            1.   Canopies may be clad with glass, metal, wood, or a combination of these materials.

            2.   Canopies may be cantilevered or supported from the building wall by metal cables or rods.

            3.   Canopies may include downward casting light fixtures and may be lighted from above by downcast fixtures mounted to the building wail.

         (a)   Balconies shall be a minimum open area of six- feet deep and five-feet wide.

         (b)   Balconies may be recessed into a building façade. Balconies that are not recessed into the façade shall be independently secured and unconnected to other balconies above and below. Balconies may not extend into a right-of-way.

         (a)   Juliet balconies are permitted only on upper floors of buildings where windows extend to the floor or where doors are present.

         (b)   Juliet balconies may project up to 24 inches and shall not extend more than six inches past the fenestration.

         (c)   Juliet balconies used with windows must be secured to the outside window jamb.

      (1)   Stoops may be located on the front and/or corner side façades of the building.

      (2)   Stoops and steps shall not encroach within the right-of-way.

      (1)   Chimneys on exterior walls shall be treated as architectural elements.

      (2)   Chimneys on exterior walls shall extend full height from the ground and vertically past the eave line and must be finished in brick or stone. Cantilevered and shed-type chimneys are prohibited.

      (3)   Vents shall be finished to match the color of the exterior wall.

         (a)   Permitted building materials shall be high quality, durable materials including but not limited to stone, manufactured stone, full depth brick, brick veneer, wood siding, glass, and fiber cement siding.

         (b)   Other high quality synthetic materials may be approved by the required reviewing body with examples of successful, high quality installations in comparable climates.

         (a)   Permitted roof materials include dimensional asphalt composite shingles with a 25-year or greater warranty, wood shingles and shakes, metal tiles or standing seam, slate and ceramic tile.

         (a)   Colors for all building materials shall be selected from appropriate historic color palettes from any major paint manufacturer, or as determined appropriate by the required reviewing body.

(Ord. 03-21, passed 2-22-21; Am. Ord. 65-23, passed 12-11-23; Am. Ord. 49- 24, passed 11-18-24)

      (1)   Promote the educational, cultural and economic wellbeing of the community through the preservation and maintenance of the historic sites as landmarks and tangible reminders of early architecture in Dublin.

      (2)   Prevent the deterioration of Historic Dublin and historic sites.

      (3)   Improve the quality of life in the city.

      (4)   Implement the recommendations and standards set forth in the Historic Design Guidelines.

      (5)   Record, protect and preserve cultural resources affected by, or adjacent to, any project.

      (1)   Review and act upon all applications for alteration, additions, new construction, and demolition within Historic Dublin and designated outlying resources, as outlined in this chapter.

      (2)   Make recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council for revisions to this chapter or recommend other legislation that would best serve to develop, preserve, restore, and beautify Historic Dublin, and designated outlying resources, as established in § 153.170.

      (3)   Maintain the Historic Design Guidelines concerning the conservation of historic areas, buildings, and resources. Insofar as practicable, these guidelines shall be considered in the ARB’s decisions with respect to alterations, demolitions, and new construction, as appropriate.

      (4)   Maintain an inventory of all landmarks and preservation districts. The Board may use existing inventories by the Ohio Historic Preservation Office or other recognized agency to fulfill this requirement. The inventory shall be updated periodically to reflect changes, alterations, and demolitions. All inventory materials shall be recorded on Ohio Historic Inventory and/or Ohio Archaeological inventory forms and shall be available through duplicates to the Ohio Historic Preservation Office. This inventory shall be made available to the public upon request.

      (5)   Make determinations of landmark or background status based on the City of Dublin Historical and Cultural Assessment, updated Dublin Historic District Map and Appendix G Map in the Historic Design Guidelines, and other applicable and relevant documentation.

      (6)   Conduct, cause to be conducted, or assist in a continuing survey of all resources, sites, or areas of architectural, archaeological, historic, and aesthetic interest in the city when it deems necessary.

      (7)   Undertake efforts to improve the education of the citizens of the city with respect to Dublin’s architectural and historical heritage.

      (8)   Act as a liaison as directed by City Council on behalf of the city to individuals and organizations concerned with historic preservation.

      (9)   When requested by the city, review all proposed historic registry nominations for resources within the city. When expertise not represented on the ARB is necessary for review of a proposed nomination, the ARB shall seek expert academic or consulting advice before rendering a decision.

      (10)   Provide a written annual report to the City Council, which shall address at a minimum the Board’s activities, cases, decisions, and special projects. The annual report shall be kept on file and available for public inspection.

      (1)   The Architectural Review Board shall consist of five voting members appointed by City Council.

      (2)   Membership of the ARB shall consist of the following, unless otherwise authorized by City Council:

         (a)   A member of the Dublin Historical Society who is recommended by the Society.

         (b)   A person who maintains his or her personal residency within Historic Dublin or one of the designated outlying resources, as outlined in § 153.170.

         (c)   A person who owns commercial property within Historic Dublin.

         (d)   A person who has architectural training or has extensive building or building inspection experience.

         (e)   A person who operates a commercial business within Historic Dublin.

      (3)   Members shall have a demonstrated interest, knowledge, or expertise in historic preservation. At least two members should be preservation related professionals, to the extent they are available, such as the professions of architecture, architectural history, history, archaeology, landscape architecture, planning or related disciplines.

      (4)   Members shall serve without compensation unless otherwise provided by City Council.

      (5)   Each member shall hold office from the date of his or her appointment for a term of three years. Any member may continue in office after his or her term expires until an appointed successor takes office; or until 60 days have elapsed, whichever occurs first.

      (6)   All vacancies created by the expiration of the terms, resignations, or other means shall be filled in accordance with the requirements of division (C)(2) above. In the event the requirements of division (C)(2) cannot be met, City Council may fill vacancies as it may deem appropriate. Vacancies shall be filled within 60 days as prescribed in Article VII of the City Charter. A member appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve out the term of the previous member.

      (7)   The ARB shall establish its rules and regulations, and guidelines with approval from City Council.

      (8)   The ARB shall elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson as set forth in its rules and regulations.

      (9)   The ARB will hold a regular monthly meeting unless there is no business to come before the ARB. Special meetings may be called as set forth in the ARB’s rules and regulations. All meetings of the ARB shall be open to the public as prescribed in Article VII of the City Charter.

(Ord. 03-21, passed 2-22-21; Am. Ord. 65-23, passed 12-11-23)

      (1)   This section outlines the requirements and procedures for the development review specifically within Historic Dublin and designated outlying resources. The review procedures of this section shall be used for all development applications in Historic District and designated outlying resources, as outlined in this section.

      (2)   The Architectural Review Board shall review and make a determination regarding the following application requests:

         (a)   Requests for alterations or changes to architectural features of existing sites and structures.

         (b)   Requests for additions or new construction to existing sites and structures.

         (c)   Master Sign Plans.

         (d)   Demolitions.

         (e)   Commercial landscape additions and renovations.

      (3)   Applications for review by the Architectural Review Board are not required for the following:

         (a)   Ordinary maintenance to correct any deterioration, decay, or damage to a structure or site and to restore the structure as nearly as practicable to an original state prior to its deterioration, decay or damage, with the exception of historic walls, as identified in the Historical and Cultural Assessment.

         (b)   Interior building improvements that do not involve any exterior changes, alterations, or modifications, including minor mechanical items such as residential roof vents and plumbing pipes.

         (c)   Landscaping for single-family dwellings.

      (4)   No building permit or Certificate of Zoning Plan Approval shall be issued by the Chief Building Official or the Director and/or their designees for any proposal which is subject to the Architectural Review Board’s review unless approval has been granted in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.

      (5)   All other applicable requirements of §§ 153.170 through 153.178 apply to all development within the areas under the jurisdiction of the Architectural Review Board, as provided in this subchapter.

      (1)   BZA: Board of Zoning Appeals;

      (2)   CC or Council: City Council;

      (3)   ARB: Architectural Review Board;

      (4)   PD or Director: Planning Director; and

      (5)   PZC or Commission: Planning and Zoning Commission.

 

         (a)   The purpose of the pre-application submittal is to provide a potential applicant with a non-binding review of a development proposal and to provide information on the procedures and policies of the city, including application review procedures.

         (b)   Pre-application reviews do not result in a development decision or permit, and shall not obligate the city or the developer to take any action on the proposal.

         (a)   A request for a pre-application review shall be made in accordance with the provisions of division (O)(1) of this section.

         (b)   Requests shall be submitted to the Director, who shall be responsible for circulating any submittal material to the applicable departments for input.

         (c)   The Director and staff shall use reasonable efforts to conduct an expeditious review of the submitted materials and provide non-binding input and recommendations.

         (d)   The Director may schedule a meeting with the potential applicant to discuss the request or may provide a written summary of the staff review.

         (e)   Additional staff reviews of the pre-application submittal may be requested by the applicant prior to filing a formal application.

         (f)   Any and all written summaries of the pre-application review shall be forwarded to the required reviewing body.

         (a)   The purpose of the Concept Plan (CP) is to provide a general outline of the scope, character, and nature of the proposed development that is consistent with the policy direction of the Community Plan, the Historic Design Guidelines, the requirements of the Historic Zoning Districts and those applicable to designated outlying resources, other related policy and regulatory documents, and the review criteria, and to consider the proposal within the context of existing and planned development within the vicinity of the project.

         (b)   The CP allows the required reviewing body the means to ensure that the proposed concept is consistent with the following:

            1.   That the proposed land uses are consistent with Community Plan, Historic Design Guidelines, and applicable Zoning Code requirements;

            2.   That the proposed development and layout are generally compatible with the existing development pattern and scale of development within Historic Dublin; or surrounding development for the designated outlying resources;

            3.   That the proposed development concept generally preserves and maintains the historic nature of a given site; and

            4.   That the proposed development concept has the potential to create a walkable, pedestrian scale place.

         (c)   The CP review provides an opportunity for public input at an early stage of the development process.

         (d)   The CP review is intended to provide clear direction to the applicant by the required reviewing body resulting from its review and approval of the application.

         (e)   If the CP is approved by the required reviewing body it shall serve as a basis for preparation by the applicant of the Preliminary Development Plan (PDP) for the proposed development.

         (f)   For projects that will propose a development agreement due to the need for development timeframe, public infrastructure, public and private contributions, development restrictions, or other related items, City Council shall serve as the required reviewing body for the CP. In those cases, the Director and the Architectural Review Board shall each review the CP and provide a recommendation to Council to approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the CP.

         (a)   The CP is a mandatory step in the development review and approval process.

         (b)   An application for a CP shall be made in accordance with the provisions of divisions (O)(1) of this chapter.

         (c)   The ARB shall be the required reviewing body for the CP in Historic Dublin and any designated outlying property, unless a development agreement is proposed in conjunction with a proposed project, then City Council shall be the required reviewing body for the CP.

         (d)   The Director shall make a recommendation to the ARB for approval, approval with conditions, or denial of the CP application under the criteria of division (F)(4) of this section.

         (e)   The ARB shall review the CP application, the minutes of the ARB meeting if an informal review was requested by the applicant, the Director’s recommendation, and render its decision based on the criteria of division (F)(4). In the instance the ARB is the required reviewing body, the Board will render a decision for approval, approval with conditions, or denial and written record of the Board’s decision shall be provided.

         (f)   In the instance of a CP associated with a proposed development agreement, the Board will make a recommendation of approval, approval with conditions, or denial to City Council.

         (g)   City Council shall review the CP application and the recommendations of ARB and the Director, and render its decision based on the criteria of division (F)(4) of approval, approval with conditions, or denial.