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Fairfield City Zoning Code

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§ 154.075 R-1 DISTRICT.

   (A)   Basic provisions. Single-family dwellings and accessory structures.
   (B)   Special exceptions that may be granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
      (1)   Schools;
      (2)   Churches;
      (3)   Parks;
      (4)   Home occupations; and
      (5)   Short term rentals.
   (C)   Requirements.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Requirements
Lot area
9,000 sq. ft.
Lot width
75 ft.
Front setback
30 ft.*
Side yard total
20 ft.
Interior minimum
5 ft.
Corner side yard
20 ft.
Rear yard
10 ft.
Floor area
1,200 sq. ft.
Maximum Limitations
Height (stories)
2.5
Total lot coverage
30%
*   Setback lines in Old Town shall conform to setback lines of existing adjacent buildings
 
(1986 Code, § 28.12.010) (Ord. 1293, passed - -1987; Ord. 18-0612-156, passed 6-12-2018; Ord. 19-1112-189, passed 11-12-2019)

§ 154.076 R-2 DISTRICT.

   For purposes of this section, the term MOBILE HOME shall have the same definition as set forth in § 152.01 of this code.
   (A)   Basic provisions. 
      (1)   Single family dwellings;
      (2)   Two-family dwellings; and
      (3)   Accessory structures.
   (B)   Special exceptions that may be granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
      (1)   Same as R-1 District;
      (2)   New multi-family dwellings;
      (3)   Modular homes;
      (4)   Home occupations;
      (5)   Short term rentals; and
      (6)   Replacing a mobile home, provided that the following two conditions exist:
         (a)   The mobile home that is being replaced has been at the same location prior to enactment of Ordinance 992, enacted January 8,1974; and
         (b)   The replacement mobile home must be a model that was manufactured no later than five years from when the application for the special exception is made (for this subsection (b) the model date that is listed on the certificate of title for the mobile home shall be used to verify the age of the mobile home).
   (C)   Requirements.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Requirements
Lot area
   First unit
6,000 sq. ft.
   Each additional unit
2,000 sq. ft.
Lot width
50 ft.
Front setback
25 ft.*
Side yard total
   First unit
15 ft.
   Each additional unit
18 ft.
Interior minimum
   First unit
5 ft.
   Each additional unit
8 ft.
Corner side yard
20 ft.
Rear yard
7 ft.
Floor area
   First unit
600 sq. ft.
   Additional unit
500 sq. ft.
Maximum Limitations
Height (stories)
2.5
Total lot coverage
30%
*   Setback lines in Old Town shall conform to setback lines of existing adjacent buildings
 
(1986 Code, § 28.12.020) (Ord. 992, passed 1-8-1974; Ord. 1109, passed - -; Ord. 1293, passed - -1987; Ord. 18-0612-156, passed 6-12-2018; Ord. 19-1112-189, passed 11-12-2019; Ord. 20-1013-226, passed 10-13-2020)

§ 154.077 R-3 DISTRICT.

   (A)   Basic provisions. 
      (1)   Multi-family dwellings;
      (2)   Rest homes;
      (3)   Modular homes;
      (4)   Mobile homes;
      (5)   Business and private offices;
      (6)   R-1 and R-2 uses;
      (7)   Home occupations; and
      (8)   Accessory structures.
   (B)   Special exceptions that may be granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
      (1)   Utility structures;
      (2)   Clubs or noncommercial type;
      (3)   Mobile home parks;
      (4)   Neighborhood shopping facilities; and
      (5)   Short term rentals.
   (C)   Requirements.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Requirements
Lot area
   First unit
6,000 sq. ft.
   Each additional unit
2,000 sq. ft.
Lot width
50 ft.
Front setback
25 ft.*
Side yard total
15 ft. **
Interior minimum
5 ft.**
Corner side yard
15 ft.
Rear yard
7 ft.
Floor area
   First unit
600 sq. ft.
   Each additional unit
500 sq. ft.
Maximum Limitations
Height (stories)
4
Total lot coverage
35%
*   Setback lines in Old Town shall conform to setback lines of existing adjacent buildings
**   Buildings 2.5 stories in height or less
 
(1986 Code, § 28.12.030) (Ord. 1012, passed - -; Ord. 1047, passed - -; Ord. 1048, passed - -; Ord. 1293, passed - -1987; Ord. 18-0612-156, passed 6-12-2018; Ord. 19-1112-189, passed 11-12-2019)

§ 154.0771 RR DISTRICT.

   The basic provisions for an RR Rural Residential District are:
   (A)   Basic provisions.
      (1)   Single family dwellings;
      (2)   Cultivation and growing crops, except medical marijuana
   (B)   Special exceptions that may be granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
      (1)   Assistant living facilities;
      (2)   Schools;
      (3)   Churches;
      (4)   Parks;
      (5)   Accessory structures; and
      (6)   Home occupation.
   (C)   RR Rural Residential.
      (1)   Lot Size - three to five acres.
      (2)   Maximum density - one unit per lot.
      (3)   Maximum height - 40 feet.
      (4)   Maximum floor area - 1850 square feet.
      (5)   Minimum lot width - 350 feet.
      (6)   Front set back- 100 feet.
      (7)   Rear-set back - 50 feet.
      (8)   Side yard - 20 feet.
(Ord. 20-1027-231, passed 10-27-2020)

§ 154.078 B-1 DISTRICT.

   (A)   Basic provisions.
      (1)   Neighborhood business;
      (2)   Service business; or
      (3)   Retail business.
   (B)   Special exceptions that may be granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Same as R-1 and R-2 Districts.
   (C)   Requirements.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Requirements
Corner side yard
15 ft.
Front setback
25 ft.*
Interior minimum
10 ft.
Rear yard
20 ft.
Side yard total
20 ft.
Maximum Limitations
Height (stories)
2.5
Total lot coverage
40%
*   Setback lines in Old Town shall conform to setback lines of existing adjacent buildings
 
(1986 Code, § 28.12.040)

§ 154.079 B-2 DISTRICT.

   (A)   Basic provisions.
      (1)   Central business district;
      (2)   General commercial uses, shops and services;
      (3)   R-1 and R-2 District uses; and
      (4)   Assisted living facilities.
   (B)   Special exceptions that may be granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
      (1)   Auto service stations and repair garages;
      (2)   Off-site signs.
(1986 Code, § 28.12.050) (Ord. 1620, passed 12-28-2004; Ord.23-1010-344, passed 10-10-2023)

§ 154.080 B-3 DISTRICT.

   (A)   Basic provisions.
      (1)   Highway commercial roadside uses for convenience of travelers;
      (2)   Drive-ins;
      (3)   Motels;
      (4)   Tourist homes;
      (5)   Eating establishments;
      (6)   Commercial recreation;
      (7)   R-1 and R-2 District uses;
      (8)   Auto sales;
      (9)   Garage and related business; and
      (10)   Box truck bodies and portable cargo containers, except as prohibited in § 154.131.
      (11)   A cannabis business establishment, as that term is defined in the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, within the following parameters:
         (a)   May only be located and operated in an area that is zoned as a B-3 District and that is west of N.W./S.W. 7th Street; and
         (b)   May not be located and operated within 400 feet of the property line of a pre- existing church, public or private nursery school, preschool, primary or secondary school, day care center, day care home, or a residential care home (including, but not limited to a home for the aged, nursing home or assisted living facility).
   (B)   Special exceptions that may be granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
      (1)   Same as B-2 District;
      (2)   Automatic car washes;
      (3)   Minimum interior may be reduced to four feet;
      (4)   Total side yard to eight feet;
      (5)   Rear yard to conform to setback lines of adjacent buildings; and
      (6)   Offices and retail businesses.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Requirements
Corner side yard
15 ft.
Front setback
25 ft.*
Interior minimum
8 ft.
Rear yard
15 ft.
Side yard total
18 ft.
Maximum Limitations
Height (stories)
2.5
Total lot coverage
50%
*   Setback lines in Old Town shall conform to setback lines of existing adjacent buildings
 
(1986 Code, § 28.12.060) (Ord. 1056, passed - -; Ord. 1426, passed - - ; Ord. 21-0914-265, passed 9-14-2021)

§ 154.081 I DISTRICT.

   (A)   Basic provisions.
      (1)   Research facilities;
      (2)   Office buildings;
      (3)   Interior storage facilities;
      (4)   Electronic manufacturing;
      (5)   Assembly plants;
      (6)   Light manufacturing;
      (7)   Warehouses;
      (8)   Small repair shops;
      (9)   Fertilizer and feed stores;
      (10)   Grain elevators;
      (11)   Open storage of vehicles and non-junk materials when adequately screened;
      (12)   Cold storage plants;
      (13)   On-site signs;
      (14)   Heavy manufacturing;
      (15)   Oil field equipment storage and repair;
      (16)   On- and off-site signs;
      (17)   Outdoor advertising; and
      (18)   Box truck bodies and portable cargo containers, except as prohibited in § 154.131.
   (B)   Special exceptions that may be granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
      (1)   Junk or salvage yards; and
      (2)   Paint or fertilizer manufacture and other uses inclined to be obnoxious due to excessive noise, odor, heat or safety hazard.
(1986 Code, § 28.12.070)

§ 154.082 P DISTRICT.

   (A)   Basic provisions:
      (1)   Public use–parks;
      (2)   Recreation uses;
      (3)   Schools;
      (4)   Hospitals;
      (5)   Library;
      (6)   Cemetery;
      (7)   Fairgrounds;
      (8)   Public offices and other public buildings of a non-industry nature;
      (9)   Airport and airplane related businesses;
      (10)   Medical office buildings; and
      (11)   Box truck bodies and portable cargo containers, except as prohibited § 154.131.
(1986 Code, § 28.12.080) (Ord. 1426, passed - -; Ord. 1489, passed - -1997)

§ 154.083 A DISTRICT.

   (A)   Basic provisions.
      (1)   Cultivation and growing crops;
      (2)   Orchards and nurseries;
      (3)   Dairy farming;
      (4)   Keeping or raising animals for sale;
      (5)   Residences and accessory buildings, necessary to the permitted use;
      (6)   Recreational and public uses; and
      (7)   Box truck bodies and portable cargo containers, except as prohibited in § 154.131.
   (B)   Special exceptions that may be granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals.  
      (1)   Commercial feed lots; and
      (2)   Facilities for slaughtering, selling and processing animals.
   (C)   Lot area. One acre (43,560 square feet).
(1986 Code, § 28.12.090)

§ 154.084 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS.

   The following are additional basic provisions that apply to §§ 154.075 through 154.083.
   (A)   No off-site or on-site signs, other than traffic signs, and other than home occupation signs, shall be permitted in R-1 and R-2 Districts. No signs other than on-site signs, not to exceed three units or 45 square feet per establishment, shall be permitted in B-1 and B-3 Districts.
   (B)   Any use adjacent to an R-1 or R-2 District shall not create excessive noise, odor, heat or light.
(1986 Code, § 28.12.100) (Ord. 970, passed 8-15-1972)