(a)   Public facilities (“M” Districts), as used throughout this Zoning Code, means facilities classified as principal and accessory buildings and uses in the schedule set forth in Section 1250.02. Public Facilities Districts and regulations are established in order to achieve, among others, the following purposes:

      (1)   To provide proper zoning classification for governmental, civic, welfare, recreational and quasi-public facilities in proper locations and extent so as to promote the general safety, convenience, comfort and welfare;

      (2)   To protect such public and semi-public facilities and institutions from the encroachment of certain other uses and to make such uses compatible with adjoining residential uses;

      (3)   To provide an environment for the proper functioning of public facilities in relation to the plans for community facilities.

(Ord. 2010-059. Passed 3-7-11.)

   (a)   Buildings and land shall be used and buildings shall be designed, erected, altered, moved or maintained in a Public Facilities District only for uses set forth in the following schedule:

      (1)   Uses permitted by right. A use listed in Schedule 1250.02 shall be permitted by right as a principal use in a district when denoted by the letter “P” provided that all requirements of other City ordinances and this Zoning Code have been met;

      (2)   Conditional uses. A use listed in Schedule 1250.02 shall be permitted as a conditional use in a district when denoted by the letter “C” provided the Planning Commission first makes the determination that the requirements of Chapter 1287 have been met according to the procedures set forth in Chapter 1241.

      (3)   Accessory uses. A use listed in Schedule 1250.02 shall be permitted as an accessory use in a district when denoted by the letter “A” provided that the requirements of all other City ordinances and this Zoning Code have been met.

 

 

   (a)   The area or parcel of land for a use permitted by right in Schedule 1250.02 shall be not less than required to provide a site adequate for the principal and accessory buildings, off-street parking and other accessory uses, and yard, setback, and open spaces to accommodate the facility and maintain the character of the neighborhood. The land area for a Conditional Use pursuant to Schedule 1250.02 is established in Chapter 1287.

   (b)   Minimum open space within all M Districts shall not be less than indicated in Schedule 1250.03. Required open space shall meet the conditions in Section 1296.09, and may be met by either Type A or Type B open space types.

 

 

(Ord. 2010-059. Passed 3-7-11; Ord. 2017-061. Passed 11-20-17.)

   (a)   Front Setbacks. The front setback for uses permitted by right shall not be less than the highest required front setback for any adjacent use district. The front setbacks for conditional uses are established in Chapter 1287.

   (b)   Side and Rear Setbacks. The side and rear setback for uses permitted by right shall not be less than the required in Schedule 1250.04. The side and rear setbacks for conditional uses are established in Chapter 1287.

 

   (a)   In the M-1, M-2, and M-3 Districts, buildings and structures shall not exceed a height of thirty-six (36) feet, except as provided for in Section 1250.05(b).

   (b)   Chimneys, spires, cupolas, domes, towers, flagpoles, water tanks, radio or television antenna, monuments and other mechanical appurtenances located upon or constituted as an integral part of a principal building shall not exceed a height of one hundred (100) feet above the finished grade.

(Ord. 2010-059. Passed 3-7-11.)

   (a)   Flood and security lighting or other lighting of playfields, buildings, bulletin boards and parking areas shall be located and designed so as to shield the light source from adjoining residences.

(Ord. 2010-059. Passed 3-7-11.)

   (a)   Signs in Public Facilities Districts shall be designed, erected, altered, moved and maintained, in whole or in part, in accordance with the regulations set forth in Chapter 1298.

(Ord. 2010-059. Passed 3-7-11.)

   (a)   Criteria for reviewing a site plan for a public facility shall be:

      (1)   That the proposed building or use shall be located properly in relation to the criteria of this chapter and this Zoning Code.

      (2)   That the proposed public facility building and use shall be located on major arterial roadway so as to generate a minimum of traffic on local streets. Elementary schools and City of Fairlawn Parks may, however, be located on local streets.

      (3)   That the location, design and operation of such principal and accessory public facility building and use shall not adversely affect the surrounding residential neighborhood.

   (b)   In addition to the above requirements, Design Criteria as specified in section 1274.06 shall also be required in all M Districts and appropriate conditions applying to the particular situation may also be specified in the Planning Commission approval.

(Ord. 2010-059. Passed 3-7-11; Ord. 2018-003. Passed 2-20-18.)

   (a)   All uses in the “M” Districts shall be permitted only after site plans have been reviewed and approved according to the procedures set forth in Chapter 1240, Site Plan Review Procedures.

(Ord. 2010-059. Passed 3-7-11.)

   (a)   Schedule 1250.10 Minimum Parking Setbacks. In the “M” Districts, off-street parking shall be located in compliance with the minimum setbacks, measured from the street right-of-way or property line, as specified below unless otherwise noted in this Zoning Code.

 

 

   (b)   Parking Adjacent to Street ROW. Parking shall be located behind the front building line. The Planning Commission may grant an exception to this requirement where necessary due to the shallow depth of the parcel, the location of mature trees or other significant environmental features, the location of existing buildings/structures, the proximity of residential uses, or other similar circumstances.

   (c)   Exception to Parking Setback Abutting Residential. The Planning Commission may grant an exception to this requirement where necessary due to the shallow depth of the parcel, the location of mature trees or other significant environmental features, the location of existing buildings/structures, the proximity of residential uses, or other similar circumstances.

   (d)   The area within the parking setback shall be landscaped in accordance with Chapter 1296, Landscaping, Screening, and Open Space Regulations.

(Ord. 2010-059. Passed 3-7-11.)

   (a)   No lot, yard, setback, court, parking area or other space shall be so reduced in area or dimensions as to make any such area or dimensions less than the minimum required by this Zoning Code; if already less than the minimum required, it shall not be further reduced. No required open space or setback provided about any building or structure shall be included as a part of any open space or setback required for another building or structure.

(Ord. 2010-059. Passed 3-7-11.)