(8-101) The regulations applying specifically to use, building, bulk, and premises within the zoning districts are set forth in this article. Also applying to each zoning district are the regulations set forth in all other regulatory and definitive articles and sections of this ordinance.

(8-102) All buildings erected hereafter, all uses of land or buildings established or changed hereafter, all structural alterations, enlargements, relocations, and restorations of existing buildings occurring hereafter, shall, in addition to the other regulations of this ordinance, comply with the regulations of the zoning district in which located, except in compliance with subsection (5-102) of this ordinance.

(8-201) In this district no building or premises shall be used, and no building shall be erected or structurally altered, which is arranged or designed to be used for other than one or more of the following uses, provided there shall be a minimum lot area of 7,200 square feet:

(8-202) Minimum requirements of lot area, width, and setback shall be as follows:

(Ord. No. 2008-07, § 2, 3-3-08; Ord. No. 2012-04, § 1, 6-18-12)

(8-203) See Article Nine for supplementary district regulations, exceptions and parking requirements applying to the R-1 District.

(8-204) See Article Ten, subsections [sections] 10-400 and 10-500 for temporary use permits that may be granted by the board of adjustments and specific use permits that may be recommended by the Groves City Planning and Zoning Commission within the R-1 District under certain circumstances and conditions.

(8-205)

(Ord. No. 579, § 1, 11-3-75; Ord. No. 626, § 1, 7-25-77; Ord. No. 84-12, § 1, 7-16-84; Ord. No. 89-04, § 1, 5-1-89; Ord. No. 2008-07, § 2, 3-3-08; Ord. No. 2012-04, § 1, 6-18-12)

(8-206) Height regulations.

(a)

Dwelling unit height regulation. No building shall exceed two (2) stories in height.

(b)

Accessory building height regulation. No accessory building shall have an eave height of more than sixteen (16) feet. Any residential property owner wishing to construct a two-story accessory building must apply for a variance from the Zoning Board of Adjustment. The two-story accessory building shall have a rear and side yard setback of ten (10) feet each. The upper story shall have no openings on sides not facing the principal dwelling.

(Ord. No. 2012-04, § 1, 6-18-12; Ord. No. 2025-08, 3-10-25)

(8-301) In this district no building or premises shall be used and no building shall be erected or structurally altered, which is arranged or designed to be used for other than one (1) or more of the following uses: provided there shall be a minimum lot area of six thousand (6,000) square feet.

(8-302) Minimum requirements for lot area (width and setback) shall be as follows:

(Ord. No. 579, § 2, 11-3-75; Ord. No. 84-12, § 2, 7-16-84; Ord. No. 03-03, § 1, 6-16-03; Ord. No. 2008-07, § 3, 3-3-08; Ord. No. 2021-15, § 1, 10-25-21)

(8-303) See Article Nine for supplementary district regulations, exceptions, and parking requirements, applying to the R-2 District.

(8-304) See Article Ten for temporary use permits that may be granted by the board of adjustments and specific use permits that may be recommended by the Groves Planning and Zoning Commission within the R-2 District under certain circumstances and conditions.

(8-305) Permitted uses and parking requirements.

(Ord. No. 03-03, § 1, 6-16-03; Ord. No. 2008-07, § 3, 3-3-08)

(8-306) Height regulations.

(a)

Dwelling unit height regulation. No building shall exceed two (2) stories in height.

(b)

Accessory building height regulation. No accessory building shall have an eave height of more than sixteen (16) feet. Any residential property owner wishing to construct a two-story accessory building must apply for a variance from the Zoning Board of Adjustment. The two-story accessory building shall have a rear and side yard setback of ten (10) feet each. The upper story shall have no openings on sides not facing the principal dwelling.

(Ord. No. 84-12, § 3, 7-16-84; Ord. No. 03-03, § 1, 6-16-03; Ord. No. 2012-04, § 2, 6-18-12; Ord. No. 2025-08, 3-10-25)

(8-307) Building Area Density. The maximum combined ground floor area of any structure/structures shall not exceed forty (40) per cent of the gross area of the lot or tract of land.

(Ord. No. 2008-07, § 3, 3-3-08; Ord. No. 2012-04, § 2, 6-18-12)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2008-07, § 3, adopted March 3, 2008 amended § 8-300 and in doing so changed the title of said section from "R-2 District: One to Four Family Residential District (6,000 square feet minimum lot area per dwelling)" to "R-2 District: One and Two Family Residential District (6,000 square feet minimum lot area per dwelling)," as set out herein.

(8-401) In this district, no building or premises shall be used or no building shall be erected or structurally altered, which is arranged or designed to be used for other than one or more of the permitted uses in sub-section 8-405.

(8-402) Minimum requirements for lot area, width and setback [shall be as follows:]

(a)

[Side yards.] Where the side yards of lots in the P-1 District are abutting, a residence or Residential District, the side yard setback shall not be less than 10 feet.

(b)

Residential development within the P-1 District. The lot area, lot width, density and setback regulations for residential structures within P-1 District shall be the same as those in the R-2 District.

(c)

P-1 lot abuts a Residence or Residential District. A six-foot permanent screening fence shall be required when a P-1 District lot abuts a Residence or Residential District; said fence shall be constructed in conformity with city standards.

(Ord. No. 2012-04, § 3, 6-18-12)

(8-403) See Article IX for supplementary district regulations, exceptions and parking requirements applying to the P-1 District.

(8-404) See Article X for temporary use permits that may be granted by the board of appeals and specific use permits that may be recommended by the Groves City Planning and Zoning Commission within the P-1 District under certain circumstances and conditions.

(8-405) Permitted uses and parking requirements.

(8-406) Other required conditions.

(a)

[Site plan.] A site plan shall be submitted to and approved by the building official prior to the issuance of a zoning permit for new construction or additions to an existing building or structure within the P-1 District.

(b)

[Floor area.] The total floor area of any building or buildings on a lot in the P-1 District shall not exceed one-half of the total number of square feet in the lot.

(c)

Height regulations. No building shall exceed three (3) stories in height.

(Ord. No. 490, § 2, 10-9-72; Ord. No. 84-12, § 4, 7-16-84)

(8-501) In this district no building or premises shall be used and no building shall be erected or structurally altered, which is arranged or designed to be used for other than one (1) or more of the following uses:

(8-502) Minimum requirements for lot area, width and setback [shall be as follows:]

(a)

[Side yards.] Where the side yards of lots in the C-1 District are abutting a residence, the side yard setback shall not be less than ten (10) feet.

(b)

Residential development within the C-1 District. The lot area, lot width, density and setback regulations for residential structures within C-1 District shall be the same as those in the R-2 District.

(c)

C-1 lot abuts a Residence or Residential District. A six-foot permanent screening fence shall be required when a C-1 District lot abuts a Residence or Residential District; said fence shall be constructed in conformity with city standards.

(Ord. No. 490, § 3, 10-9-72; Ord. No. 663, § 3, 11-13-78; Ord. No. 2012-04, § 4, 6-18-12)

(8-503) See Article Nine for supplemental district regulations, exceptions and parking requirements applying to the C-1 District.

(8-504) See Article Ten for temporary use permits that may be granted by the board of adjustment and specific use permits that may be recommended by the Groves City Planning and Zoning Commission within the C-1 District under certain circumstances and conditions.

(8-505) Permitted uses and parking requirements within the district are subject to the following named uses, or similar uses:

(Ord. No. 490, § 4, 10-9-72; Ord. No. 644, § 1, 1978; Ord. No. 663, § 4, 11-13-78; Ord. No. 704, § 1, 5-12-80; Ord. No. 84-12, § 5, 7-16-84; Ord. No. 86-18, § 1, 6-16-86; Ord. No. 92-02, § 1, 3-16-92; Ord. No. 93-4, § 1, 4-26-93; Ord. No. 01-02, § 1, 4-9-01; Ord. No. 03-03, § 2, 8-505)

(8-506) Other required conditions:

(a)

[Site plan.] A site plan shall be submitted to and approved by the building official prior to the issuance of a zoning permit for new construction or additions to an existing building or structure for multiple-family or commercial uses within the C-1 District.

(b)

[Floor area.] The total floor area of any building or buildings on a lot in the C-1 District shall not exceed one-half of the total number of square feet in the lot.

(c)

Height regulations. No building shall exceed four (4) stories in height.

(Ord. No. 84-12, § 6, 7-16-84)

(8-601) In this district no building or premises shall be used and no building shall be erected or structurally altered, which is arranged or designed to be used for other than one (1) or more of the following.

(Ord. No. 663, § 5, 11-13-78)

(8-602) Minimum requirements for lot area, width and setback shall be as follows:

(a)

[Side yard.] Where the side yards of lots in the Central Business District are abutting a residential district, the side yard setback shall not be less than ten (10) feet.

(b)

Residential development. The lot area, lot width, density and setback regulations for a residential structure within the Central Business District shall be the same as those in the R-2 District.

(c)

[Off-Street parking.] Off-street parking shall not be required for building structures, erected or altered within the Central Business District.

(d)

CB lot abuts a Residence or Residential District. A six-foot permanent screening fence shall be required when a Central Business District lot abuts a Residence or Residential District; said fence shall be constructed in conformity with city standards.

(Ord. No. 663, § 5, 11-13-78; Ord. No. 2012-04, § 5, 6-18-12)

(8-603) See Article Nine for Supplementary District Regulations exceptions and parking requirements applying to the Central Business District.

(Ord. No. 663, § 5, 11-13-78)

(8-604) See Article Ten for temporary use permits that may be granted by the board of adjustment and specific use permits that may be recommended by the Groves City Planning and Zoning Commission within the Central Business District under certain circumstances and conditions.

(Ord. No. 663, § 5, 11-13-78)

(8-605) Permitted uses and parking requirements within this district are subject to the following named uses, or similar uses:

(Ord. No. 663, § 5, 11-13-78; Ord. No. 92-02, § 2, 3-16-92; Ord. No. 01-02, § 2, 4-9-01)

(8-606) Other required conditions:

(a)

Site plan. A site plan shall be submitted to and approved by the building official for any commercial structure within the CB District, prior to the issuance of a zoning permit.

(b)

Height regulations. No building shall exceed eighty (80) feet or six (6) stories in height.

(Ord. No. 663, § 5, 11-13-78)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 663, §§ 5—7 amended App. A by adding a new § 8-600, amending the prior § 8-600 and renumbering it as § 8-700, and renumbering § 8-700 as § 8-800. Prior to amendment by Ord. No. 663, former 8-600 was derived from Ord. No. 431, adopted June 8, 1970, as amended by Ord. No. 443, § 1, adopted Jan. 4, 1971; Ord. No. 490, §§ 5—7, adopted Oct. 9, 1972; Ord. No. 644, § 2, adopted Jan. 9, 1978.

(8-701) In this district no building or premises shall be used and no building shall be erected or structurally altered, which is arranged or designed to be used for other than one (1) or more of the following.

(8-702) Minimum requirements for lot area, width and setback shall be as follows:

(a)

Side yards. Where the side yards or lots in the C-2 District are abutting a residential district, the side yard setback shall not be less than (10) feet.

(b)

Rear yards. Where the rear yard of lots in the C-2 District are abutting a residential, P-1, C-1 or Central Business District, the rear yard shall not be less than twenty (20) feet.

(c)

Residential development within the C-2 District. The lot area, lot width, density and setback regulations for a residential structure within the C-2 District shall be the same as those in the R-2 District.

(d)

C-2 lot abuts a Residence or certain other Districts. A six-foot permanent screening fence shall be required when a C-2 District lot abuts a Residence or an R-1, R-2, P-1, C-1, or CB District lot; said fence shall be constructed in conformity with city standards.

(Ord. No. 704, § 2, 5-12-80; Ord. No. 2012-04, § 6, 6-18-12)

(8-703) See Article Nine for supplementary district regulations, exceptions and parking requirements applying to the C-2 District.

(8-704) See Article Ten for temporary use permits that may be granted by the board of adjustment and specific use permits that may be recommended by the Groves City Planning and Zoning Commission within the C-2 District under certain circumstances and conditions.

(8-705) Permitted uses and parking requirements within this district are subject to the following named uses or similar uses:

(Ord. No. 704, § 3, 5-12-80; Ord. No. 86-18, § 2, 6-16-86; Ord. No. 93-4, § 2, 4-26-93; Ord. No. 2012-04, § 6, 6-18-12; Ord. No. 2021-15, § 2, 10-25-21; Ord. No. 2023-01, § 7, 2-27-23)

(8-706) Other required conditions:

(a)

Site plan. A site plan shall be submitted to and approved by the building official for any commercial structure within the C-2 District, prior to the issuance of a zoning permit.

(b)

Height regulations. No building shall exceed eighty (80) feet or six (6) stories in height.

(Ord. No. 663, § 6, 11-13-78)

Note— See the editor's note to § 8-600.

(8-801) This district is designed to provide land for a wide range of heavy commercial and industrial activities subject to limitations intended to protect nearby residential and commercial districts and to protect the permitted uses from one another; and further provided such use is not noxious of smoke, dust, or odorous fumes or gases.

(8-802) Minimum requirements for lot area, width and setback shall be as follows:

(a)

When abutting a residence or residential district, the side yard shall not be less than thirty-five (35) feet.

(b)

In all cases where the side yard is adjacent to a side street, the side yard shall not be less than fifteen (15) feet.

(c)

Residential development within the C-3 District. The lot area, lot width, density and setback regulations for residential structures within the C-3 District shall be the same as those in the R-2 District.

(Ord. No. 2012-04, § 7, 6-18-12)

(8-803) See Article Nine for supplementary district regulations and exceptions and parking requirements applying to the C-3 District.

(8-804) See Article Ten for temporary use permits that may be granted by the board of adjustments and specific use permits that may be recommended by the Groves City Planning and Zoning Commission within the C-3 District under certain circumstances and conditions.

(8-805) Parking regulations and permitted uses:

(a)

If a use permitted in the Residential, P-1, CBD, C-1, C-2 Districts is established in the C-3 District, the parking requirements for that use shall be the same as required for that particular use in the district in which the use is specifically permitted.

(b)

In the C-3 District, manufacturing, industrial and processing establishments, repair shops, warehouses, and storage buildings, in addition to providing off-street facilities for the loading and unloading of merchandise and goods, shall provide one (1) off-street parking space for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of general floor space, and one (1) off-street parking space for each four hundred (400) square feet of office floor space.

(c)

In the C-3 District, no land shall be used and no building shall be erected for or converted to any use other than:

Permitted Uses

Any use permitted in the R-1, R-2, P-1, CBD, C-1 and C-2 Districts, inclusive of dwelling quarters may be established in connection with any industrial plant for watchmen and caretakers employed on the premises; and provided further that any existing dwelling within the C-3 District may be repaired or altered.

Advertising displays manufacture.

Asphalt or asphalt products.

Automobiles, motorcycles, trucks, trailers including parts.

Baseball park, commercial.

Batching or mixing plant, asphaltic or Portland cement, concrete, mortar or plaster, commercial.

Boats, building.

Boiler manufacturer.

Books, binding, other than hand binding.

Bottling works, for all beverages.

Brick, stone, tile or clay, ceramics, glass, marble, and porcelain products.

Brooms and brushes.

Carpets, manufacture and cleaning.

Cement, lime, or plaster-of-Paris.

Commercial vehicles and storage/depot facilities.

Cosmetics or toiletries.

Electrical appliances, equipment assembly or similar products including electrical machinery.

Excelsior or packing materials.

Food products.

Food trucks.

Furniture manufacture.

Gypsum.

Heavy equipment, rental, storage, repairs or sales.

Incineration, distillation or reduction of garbage, offal, or dead animals, fat rendering.

Industrial cleaning.

Machines, business, including typewriter, accounting machines, calculators, card-counting equipment, or similar products.

Machinery, miscellaneous, including repairs.

Machine tools, including metal lathes, metal presses, metal stamping machines, woodworking machines, or similar products.

Metal or metal products, stamping or extrusion, treatment, finishing or processing, including enameling, japanning, lacquering, galvanizing, plating, or similar processes.

Metal casting or foundry products including ornamental iron work or similar products.

Musical instruments, including pianos or organs.

Orthopedic or medical appliances, including artificial limbs, braces, supports, stretchers, or similar products.

Paper products, including envelopes, stationery, bags, boxes, shipping containers, bulk goods, tubes, wallpaper printing, or similar products.

Schools, commercial or trade.

Soaps or detergents, perfumes.

Sporting or athletic equipment.

Steel products, heavy metal fabrication or assembly.

Tools or hardware, including bolts, nuts, screws, doorknobs, drills, hand tools or cutlery, hinges, house hardware, locks, nonferrous metal castings, plumbing appliances or similar products.

Toys and novelty products.

Vehicles, children's including bicycles, scooters, wagons, baby carriages or similar vehicles.

(Ord. No. 2021-15, § 3, 10-25-21; Ord. No. 2023-01, § 7, 2-27-23)

(8-806) Other required conditions:

(a)

Site plan. A site plan shall be submitted to and approved by the building official prior to the issuance of a zoning permit.

(8-807) A six-foot screening fence shall be installed when a C-3 District abuts a residence or any other district.

(Ord. No. 2008-07, § 5, 3-3-08; Ord. No. 2012-04, § 7, 6-18-12)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2008-07, § 5, adopted Mar. 3, 2008, amended § 8-800 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Formerly, § 8-800 pertained to the M District: Manufacturing District, and derived from Ord. No. 490, §§ 8, 9, adopted Oct. 9, 1972; Ord. No. 663, § 7, adopted Nov. 13, 1978; Ord. No. 704, §§ 4, 5, adopted May 12, 1980; Ord. No. 83-22, § 1, adopted Nov. 7, 1983; Ord. No. 93-4, § 3, adopted Apr. 26, 1993.