(9-101)

(a)

No accessory building or wing shall be permitted in the front yard.

(b)

Portable storage units (when a building permit has been issued for construction on the primary dwelling) shall be allowed in the front yard for a period not exceed three (3) months.

(Ord. No. 2012-04, § 8, 6-18-12)

(9-102) Where an accessory building or portable storage unit is adjacent to a side street, the minimum side yard setback from said property line shall be:

(a)

With no driveway access from side street, ten (10) feet.

(b)

With driveway access from side street, twenty (20) feet.

(Ord. No. 2012-04, § 8, 6-18-12)

(9-103) Attached to main building. Accessory buildings, portions thereof, or wings attached to the main building may extend into the required rear yard, provided that said attached structure shall have a rear setback of not less than fifteen (15) feet and a side setback equal to the required minimum side yard setback for the main building.

(9-104) Detached from main building. Accessory buildings detached from the main building may be permitted in the required rear yard provided:

(a)

That they are detached from the main building or structure and separated there from by a distance of not less than ten (10) feet, and

(b)

Then said accessory building may have a rear and side yard setback of not less than three (3) feet.

(9-105) Carports "attached". Only an open carport may be located not less than ten (10) feet from the front property line with a side setback equal to the required minimum side yard setback for the main building. Such carport shall not be enclosed (including screening, slatting, etc.) and shall not obscure visibility at intersecting streets.

(Ord. No. 2008-07, § 6, 3-3-08)

Only one (1) single-family dwelling shall be constructed on each lot within the R-1 Districts. Bona fide servants, however, may be provided with an accessory building at the rear of the property in accordance with the requirements set forth for accessory buildings.

(Ord. No. 2008-07, § 6, 3-3-08)

All apartments shall have at minimum a six-foot privacy fence, constructed in conformity with city standards, when abutting a residence or as required by a Specific Use Permit.

(Ord. No. 2012-04, § 8, 6-18-12)

(9-501) Residential lots. The distance between a residential building and another residential building on the same lot shall not be less than twenty (20) feet.

(9-502) Commercial lots. The distance between a commercial building and an accessory building on the same lot shall not be less than ten (10) feet.

(Ord. No. 2008-07, § 6, 3-3-08)

Where a building line has been established by special ordinance and such line required a greater setback than is prescribed by this ordinance in the district in which the building line is located, no building shall be erected closer to the street than the line so established.

(Ord. No. 2008-07, § 6, 3-3-08)

(9-701) Where a residence, commercial or accessory building is adjacent to a side street, the minimum side yard setback from said property line shall be:

(a)

With no driveway access from side street, ten (10) feet;

(b)

With a driveway access from side street, twenty (20) feet to the structure or ten (10) feet to an open carport.

(Ord. No. 2012-04, § 8, 6-18-12)

(9-702) The owner shall have the option on corner lots to face the building to either street, but has to conform to the required setback, the side setback on the side street and still maintain the required rear yard.

(Ord. No. 2008-07, § 6, 3-3-08; Ord. No. 2012-04, § 8, 6-18-12)

Except as permitted in this ordinance, no lot shall contain any building used in whole or in part for residential purposes unless such lot abuts on an improved street for at least the minimum lot width requirement of the particular zoning district in which the lot is located, unless said lot fronts on the curve of a cul-de-sac, in which case the minimum lot frontage shall be thirty (30) feet.

(Ord. No. 2008-07, § 6, 3-3-08)

(9-901) Off-street parking shall be required at the time any building or structure is erected or is enlarged or increased in capacity in accordance with the parking ratio requirements of this ordinance.

(9-902) Each off-street parking space shall be a rectangle nine (9) feet by twenty (20) feet exclusive of access drives or aisles, and shall be located completely on private property. Adequate ingress and egress to all parking spaces shall be provided.

(9-903) Off-street loading spaces required. In any district, in connection with every building or part thereof hereafter erected and having a gross floor area of three thousand (3,000) square feet or more, which is to be occupied by any use requiring the receipt or distribution by vehicles of material or merchandise, there shall be provided and maintained, on the same lot with such building, at least one off-street loading space plus one additional loading space for each thirty thousand (30,000) square feet or major fraction thereof of gross floor area so used in excess of three thousand (3,000) square feet.

(9-904) In applying the off-street parking requirements, the floor area shall be the sum of the several floors of all enclosed buildings and structures on the lot measured from the center line of exterior walls. The floor area shall not include cellars and open and unclosed balconies, terraces, porches, stairs and parking structures.

(9-905) Where open land is used for sales, manufacturing, storage or other operations in a manner similar to indoor operations, such open land shall be added to the floor area in determining the number of parking spaces required.

(9-906) Any lighting used to illuminate any off-street parking area shall be so arranged as to direct the light away from the adjoining premises of any R Districts.

(9-907) Parking ratio abbreviations in the permitted use, temporary use, and specific use schedules refer to the off-street parking requirements applicable to the corresponding uses. Interpretation of off-street parking requirements is as follows:

(9-908) Residential off-street parking. The parking of a vehicle or trailer, including recreational vehicles, in the front or side yard of a residence in any district is prohibited unless the parking space is a hard surfaced area. Such hard surfaced area must be completely on private property and shall consist of rock, shell, concrete, asphalt or similar hard surface material and be not less than nine feet (9') by twenty feet (20'), but no more than fifty percent (50%) of the front and side yards combined. This hard surfaced driveway must connect the parking space with a public street or alley, permitting ingress and egress of an automobile or other vehicle.

"Front yard" is defined as the area between the side property lines of the residential lot, beginning at the front property line and extending to the front building line of the structure.

"Side yard" is defined as the area on either side of the structure between the front and rear of the structure and from the side of the structure to the side property line.

(9-909)

Additional requirements for parking and storage of recreational vehicles. In addition to meeting the requirements of the foregoing subsection (9-908) Residential off-street parking, a residential owner or occupant shall be allowed to park and store the owner or occupant's own uninhabited recreational vehicle (i.e., trailer, camper, tent trailer, boat and trailer, and similar vehicle) on a lot in any district, so long as the recreational vehicle is parked entirely on the property of owner or occupant and not permanently connected to water and sewer service. Such vehicle is required to be maintained in a manner as not to be detrimental or injurious to adjoining property; and said vehicle shall have a current registration and meet all requirements to legally travel on any public street or highway.

(9-910)

A variance or exception to the percentage limitation for the hard surfaced area, and/or the location of a recreational vehicle entirely inside the property line, may be granted by a four-fifths (4/5) vote of the board of adjustment under the provisions of article XI. Board of Adjustment Procedure of this zoning ordinance.

(Ord. No. 2008-07, § 6, 3-3-08; Ord. No. 2010-03, § 1, 3-15-10; Ord. No. 2016-05, § 1, 6-27-16)

Open and unenclosed building projections such as outside stairways and fire escapes, balconies, terraces or porches, awning, eave and roof extensions, and ornamental features may project into the required yards for a distance not to exceed four (4) feet. In no case shall such projections be located closer than three (3) feet from any lot line.

(Ord. No. 2008-07, § 6, 3-3-08)

(9-1101) A site plan is a plan of development drawn to scale indicating:

(1)

The location and arrangement of buildings on subject property.

(2)

Building setbacks and yards.

(3)

Landscaping and/or walls and fences for screening purposes.

(4)

Off-street parking areas and design of ingress and egress to and from abutting streets.

(9-1102) When a site plan is required. A zoning permit shall not be issued until a site plan of development has been approved by the building official.

(9-1103) For any specific use permit application, a site plan shall be submitted to and reviewed by the Groves City Planning and Zoning Commission prior to being approved by the building official for the purpose of issuing a zoning permit.

(9-1104) For any temporary use permit application, a site plan shall be submitted to and reviewed by the board of adjustment prior to being approved by the building official for the purpose of issuing a zoning permit.

(9-1105) The reviewing body (the Groves City Planning and Zoning Commission) may recommend disapproval of a site plan, or in recommending approval of a site plan may require revisions of the proposed arrangement of buildings, streets, parking areas, and ingress and egress. They may recommend the installation of storm sewers, storm sewer inlets, sidewalks, paving, platting of streets, protective screening and/or additional open space for rights-of-way or other public use.

(9-1106) Disapproval, approval or conditional approval of a site plan together with all recommendations or revisions shall be indicated on the site plan together with the date of review and the signature of the chairman of the reviewing body and the building official. This site plan shall be the official copy and kept on file together with the date of review and the signatures of the chairman of the reviewing body and the building official. This site plan shall be the official copy and kept on file together with all previous site plans.

(9-1107) A duplicate copy of the official site plan disapproved, approved or conditionally approved, shall be given to the applicant together with all the recommendations of the reviewing body.

(9-1108) The purpose of site plan approval is to determine compliance with this ordinance and to promote the orderly and harmonious development of the city.

(Ord. No. 2008-07, § 6, 3-3-08)

Double frontage lots shall provide the required front yards on both streets, except where it is intended to back a structure upon a major thoroughfare; in such case, the required rear yard shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet and shall not be occupied by an accessory structure.

(Ord. No. 2008-07, § 6, 3-3-08)

The following types of signs may be permitted in certain districts or areas as indicated below, provided such signs do not exceed the maximum area and height standards set forth:

(Ord. No. 2008-07, § 6, 3-3-08; Ord. No. 2012-04, § 8, 6-18-12)

(9-1501) No person, firm or corporation shall hereafter construct or permit construction of a head-in parking space for motor vehicles which abuts on a public street, unless a permit shall first be issued by the building official.

(9-1502) No permit shall be issued by the building official for the construction of head-in parking space or area which abuts upon a public street, unless that space or area is at least twenty-one (21) feet in depth measured from the property line.

(9-1503) Head-in parking space as used herein shall mean a space designated for the parking of a motor vehicle in a manner other than with the side of the vehicle parallel to the curb or street right-of-way line.

(9-1504) Provided that an exception to the foregoing provisions may be granted by a four-fifths (4/5) vote of the board of adjustment after a hearing to determine if a strict enforcement of this section would not preserve the surrounding property value and would cause hardship to the individual property owner and further, that the public benefit would be preserved by granting an exception.

(Ord. No. 2008-07, § 6, 3-3-08)

When property is acquired by the city under its power of eminent domain, either by condemnation or involuntary sale, resulting in the use of the remainder of the property being in violation of the zoning ordinance, the property owner shall be allowed to continue to use the remainder of the property, as a noncomplying use, as it was being used prior to such acquisition by the city.

(Ord. No. 2008-07, § 6, 3-3-08)

(9-1701) An approved screening wall or fence, in accordance with section 33-6, City of Groves, Code of Ordinances, shall be required around the perimeter of the property.

(9-1702) Hard surface parking (rock, shell, asphalt, or concrete) is required for parking/storage of all vehicles as follows:

(a)

The parking area must comply with the City of Groves Storm Water Prevention program.

(b)

Minimum five (5) inches hard surface parking throughout parking and storage areas.

(c)

All entrance approaches to the property from city street shall be a minimum five (5) inches reinforced concrete drive over reinforced concrete pipe.

(9-1703) An office building is required for each premises.

(a)

The office must contain a minimum of three hundred (300) square feet, and be constructed to meet approval of the building official in accordance with the codes of the City of Groves.

(b)

City water, sewer and garbage service is required.

(c)

Signage of the business is required with name of business, contact information and business hours of operation.

(9-1704) All requirements of this section must be completed within ninety (90) days of filing of application for required permits in order to obtain a required certificate of occupancy.

(Ord. No. 2021-15, § 4, 10-25-21)