Hancock County Unincorporated
City Zoning Code

ZONING DISTRICTS

§ 156.020 ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS.

(A) Establishment of zoning districts. For the purpose of this chapter, the planning jurisdiction is divided into the following zoning districts. Each of the zoning districts stands alone and is not part of a hierarchy-system of zoning. For example, uses permitted in the CN district are not permitted in the CC district unless expressly listed as such in the CC district. Only those uses and standards that are expressly indicated and noted for each district apply to that district. These districts, including PUDs, are graphically represented on the official zoning map, which is hereby declared to be a part of this subchapter.

(1) Agricultural Zoning District

A - Agricultural

(2) Residential Zoning Districts

RR - Residential: Rural

R1.0 - Residential: 1.0

R2.5 - Residential: 2.5

R3.5 - Residential: 3.5

R5.0 - Residential: 5.0

RMH - Residential: Manufactured Home Park

RM - Residential: Multifamily

(3) Commercial Zoning Districts

CN - Commercial: Neighborhood

CC - Commercial: Community

CR - Commercial: Regional

(4) Institutional Zoning District

IN - Institutional

(5) Industrial Zoning Districts

IBP - Industrial: Business Park

IL - Industrial: Light

IG - Industrial: General

(B) Establishment of Planned Unit Development (PUD) District. This chapter allows for any zoning district(s) to be rezoned for the creation of a PUD. All PUDs shall be consistent with the requirements of §§ 156.050 et seq.

(C) Subdivision of land. The subdivision of land in every zoning district shall be consistent with the provisions of the applicable subdivision control ordinance for the jurisdiction in which the property is located.

(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5-07)

Cross-reference:

Development standards, see §§ 156.060 et seq.

Overlay zoning, see §§ 156.040 et seq.

Planned unit developments, see §§ 156.050 et seq.

§ 156.021 LAND USES.

(A) Land uses specified. Each land use is either a permitted, non-permitted or a special exception use in each zoning district. A general list of permitted and special exception uses for each district are noted in the Permitted Uses and Special Exceptions divisions accompanying the description of each district in this subchapter. The graphics that accompany the descriptions of each land use are to be considered representative and not to scale. Specific land uses are also listed in the Land Use Matrix following division (B) below. As noted in the Land Use Matrix, certain large-scale solar energy system projects additionally require Overlay District approval in order to be a permitted use. The designation of special exception is not meant to imply that the use in question will be disallowed, only that they will be reviewed and checked for conformance with county standards and will require a public hearing.

(B) Unlisted or questionable land uses. Any use not listed as a permitted use or special exception use is considered non-permitted. The Planning Director may determine into which category any use is placed if it is not specifically listed but is similar to another use that is a permitted or a special exception use. This determination may be appealed to the Board of Zoning Appeals consistent with the provisions of § 156.104.

LAND USE MATRIX

PRIMARY LAND USE

P = Permitted Use

S = Special Exception Use

ZONING DISTRICT

R1.0

R2.5

R3.5

R5.0

RMH

IBP

Agriculture Uses

Agricultural chemical sales, distribution and storage

Agribusiness Type 1

Agribusiness Type 2

Animal stables (excluding kennels)

Crop processing and storage

Crop production

Farm (confined feeding)

Farm co-op facility

Farm equipment sales and service

Farmer's market

Fertilizer sales, distribution and storage

Grazing and pasture land

Livestock auction/sales facility

Livestock raising and breeding

Nursery

Seed sales, distribution and storage

Winery

Communications/Utilities Uses

Communication service exchange

Meteorological tower

Public wellfield/water treatment facility

SES/large-scale

SES/medium-scale

SES/micro-scale

SES/small-scale

Sewage treatment plant

Telecommunications facility/tower

Utility substation

Water tower

WECS/Micro

WECS/Non- commercial

WECS/Small

Residential Uses

Bed and breakfast facility

Boarding house

Child care home

Dwelling, multi-family (more than 2 dwelling units)

Dwelling, secondary (on upper floors of other use)

Dwelling, single-family (includes manuf. homes)

Dwelling, two-family

Group home

Manufactured home park

Nursing/assisted living facility

Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type I

Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type II

Residential facility for the mentally ill

Retirement facility

Institutional/Public Uses

Airport

Airstrip (private)

Animal shelter

Cemetery

Church or other place of worship

Community center

Commercial bus/train terminal

Fairgrounds

Funeral home

Government facility (non-office)

Government office

Heliport

Hospital/medical center

Institution for the developmentally disabled/mentally ill

Library

Lodge or private club

Medical clinic

Museum or gallery

Parking lot or structure (as a primary use)

Penal or correctional institution

Police, fire or rescue station

Post office

Public bus/train terminal

Residential treatment center

School (P - 12)

Trade or business school

University or college

Park Uses

Campground/RV park

Driving range (as a primary use)

Golf course and/or country club (including driving range)

Nature preserve/center

Park and Recreation Facility

Commercial Uses

Administrative/professional office

Adult uses

Antique shop

Apparel/footwear store

Art or photo gallery

Auction facility (excluding livestock)

Auto parts sales (without on-site repair)

Auto repair and body shop

Automobile/motorcycle sales, lease, service

Bakery (retail)

Bank/financial institution

Banquet or assembly hall

Bar

Barber/beauty shop

Billiard room or arcade

Bowling alley

Building finishes shop (paint, carpet, wallpaper, etc.)

Building supply store

Business/financial services office

Car wash

Child care center

Conference center

Convenient store (without gas station)

Craft/fabric store

Dance or martial arts studio

Data processing/call center

Deli

Department store

Dry cleaners, retail

Equipment sales and rental

Fireworks sales (permanent)

Fitness center

Flower shop

Garden shop

Gas station

Gift shop

Greenhouse (commercial)

Grocery store

Gymnastics center

Hardware store

Health spa

Home electronics/ appliance store

Home occupations

Hotel/motel

Ice cream shop

Investment firm

Jewelry store

Kennel

Liquor store

Manufactured home sales

Meat market

Medical/dental office

Microbrewery/brew- pub

Miniature golf course

Motocross facility

News dealer/bookstore

Night club

Office supply store

Oil change shop

Pet grooming establishment

Pet store

Pharmacy

Photographic studio

Print shop/copy center

Radio/TV station

Record/CD/musical instrument shop

Recreational vehicle sales and service

Repair services (small appliances, jewelry, alterations, etc.)

Restaurant

Retreat center

Riding stables

Seasonal hunting or fishing facility

Self-service laundry

Shoe repair/tailor shop

Shooting range (outdoor)

Shooting/archery range (indoor)

Shopping mall

Skating rink/swimming pool

Sporting goods shop

Stationary store

Supermarket

Tanning salon

Tattooing/body piercing establishment

Theater

Truck stop/travel center

Variety store

Vehicle detailing/ accessory shop

Veterinary office/ animal clinic (without outdoor kennels)

Video/music store

Industrial Uses

Agricultural products terminal

Animal and animal products processing

Assembly facility

Boat/RV storage facility (outdoor)

Bottle gas storage and distribution

Concrete/asphalt production facility

Contractor's storage yard

Contractor's warehouse

Explosive manufacturing and storage

Fabrication facility

P 1

Food and beverage production

Inoperable vehicle storage

Junk/scrap metal yard

Lumber yard

Manufacturing facility

P 1

Mineral extraction and processing

Mini-warehouse self- storage facility

Packaging facility

Petroleum and chemical processing and storage

Power generation facility (commercial)

Printing/publishing facility

Refuse dump/transfer station

Research and development facility

Sanitary landfill

Semi-tractor/trailer storage

Tool and dye shop

Truck freight terminal

Truck sales and service center

Warehouse and distribution facility

Waste incinerator

Wholesale distribution facility

1 Reference § 156.021(C) for supplemental land use standards.

2 Requires Overlay District approval.

(C) Industrial land use standards in the IBP and IL Districts. Unless modified or waived by the Board of Zoning Appeals as a special exception, the following supplemental standards shall apply in the IBP and IL zoning districts:

(1) Floor area. The maximum floor area dedicated to fabrication and/or manufacturing operations shall not exceed 75%. At least 25% of the floor shall be utilized for other than such operations, such as for administrative offices.

(2) Outdoor storage. Permanent or temporary outdoor storage of equipment and/or materials shall not be allowed. All such storage shall be enclosed within a permanent structure.

(3) Loading and service areas. Areas for truck parking, loading and unloading, service bays, or other such areas shall be screened in accordance with the buffer yard type 3 standards of the zoning chapter.

(4) Solar ready design. Buildings having over 200,000 square feet in a single floorplate or 500,000 gross square feet are encouraged to be designed and constructed to facilitate and make feasible the installation of a roof-mounted solar energy system (covering at least 25% of the roof area in solar panels) or a building-integrated solar energy systems (covering at least 25% of the building envelope). Refer to §§ 156.062 and 156.082 .

(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5-07; Am. Ord. 2009-2A, passed 2-2-09; Am. Ord. 2009-9A, passed 9-21-09; Am. Ord. 2010-2D, passed 2-22-10; Am. Ord. 2010-9C, passed 9-20-10; Am. Ord. 2010-12A, passed 12-20-10; Am. Ord. 2010-12B, passed 12-20-10; Am. Ord. 2011-9D, passed 9-20-11; Am. Ord. 2012-5A, passed 5-29-12; Am. Ord. 2013-6C, passed 6-18-13; Am. Ord. 2014-5E, passed 7-15-14; Am. Ord. 2015-5H, passed 5-19-15; Am. Ord. 2015-8A, passed 8-4-15; Am. Ord. 2017-12B, passed - - 17; Am. Ord. 2018-3D, passed 3-5-18; Am. Ord. 2018-7C, passed 7-31-18; Am. Ord. 2019-10F, passed 10-15-19; Am. Ord. 2021-11B, passed 11-30-21; Am. Ord. 2024-3A, passed 3-4-24; Am. Ord. 2024-8B, passed 8-6-24; Am. Ord. 2024-10D, passed 10-15-24)

Cross reference:

Administrative appeal applications, see § 156.104

§ 156.022 DISTRICT BOUNDARIES.

(A) Lot standards established. The lot standards for each zoning district shall be as specified in the description of each district in this subchapter. Lot standards shall include, but not be limited to, front yard setback, side yard setback, rear yard setback, lot area, lot width, lot frontage, lot depth, height, living and ground floor areas, and lot coverage. A summary of the lot standards is provided in the table below.

LOT STANDARDS
Zoning District	Min. Lot Area5	Max. Lot Area	Min. Lot Width	Max. Lot Coverage (all hard surfaces)	Min. Front Yard Setback1	Min. Side Yard Setback	Min. Rear Yard Setback	Min. Living Area	Min. Ground Floor Living Area	Max. # Primary Structures Per Lot	Max. Height
Agricultural Zoning District
A	1.5 acres (septic) 1 acre (sewer)	NA	125 ft.	25%	50 ft.	15 ft.	15 ft.	1,200 sq. ft.	40%	1 dwelling	40 ft.
Single-Family Residential Zoning Districts
RR	1.5 acres (septic) 1 acre (sewer)	NA	125 ft.4	35%	50 ft.	15 ft.	15 ft.	1,200 sq. ft.	60%	1 dwelling	40 ft.
R1.0	23,000 sq. ft.	NA	125 ft.4	35%	50 ft.	15 ft.	15 ft.	1,200 sq. ft.	40%	1 dwelling	35 ft.
R2.5	14,000 sq. ft.	NA	90 ft.4	35%	40 ft.	15 ft.	15 ft.	1,200 sq. ft.	40%	1 dwelling	35 ft.
R3.5	11,000 sq. ft.	NA	80 ft.4	40%	35 ft.	10 ft.	15 ft.	1,100 sq. ft.	40%	1 dwelling	35 ft.
R5.0	7,500 sq. ft.	NA	65 ft.4	45%	35 ft.	10 ft.	15 ft.	950sq. ft.	40%	1 dwelling	35 ft.
RMH	5 acres (park) 4, 000 sq. ft. (home)	NA	100 ft. (park) 30 ft. (home)	50%	50 ft. (lot) 15 ft. (home)	50 ft. (lot) 10 ft. (home)	50 ft. (lot) 10 ft. (home)	720 sq. ft.	100%	1 dwelling per site	35 ft.
Multi-Family Residential Zoning Districts
RM	4,000 sq. ft. per 1 BR 5,000 sq. ft. per 2 BR 6,000 sq. ft. per 3 BR	NA	100 ft.	75%	40 ft.2	50 ft.3	50 ft.	Average 1,000 sq. ft.	750 ft.	NA	45 ft.
Commercial Zoning Districts
CN	23,000 sq. ft.	100,000 sq. ft.	100 ft.	75%	20 ft.2	10 ft.3	20 ft.2	750 sq. ft.	NA	NA	45 ft.
CC	1 acre/ 43,560 sq. ft.	NA	125 ft.	75%	50 ft.2	15 ft.2	20 ft.2	500 sq. ft.	NA	NA	45 ft.
CR	2.5 acres	NA	150 ft.	75%	50 ft.2	15 ft.2	30 ft.2	750 sq. ft.	NA	NA	55 ft.
Institutional Zoning District
IN	1 acre	NA	100 ft.	50%	25 ft.2	50 ft.	NA	NA	NA	NA	50 ft.
IBP	1 acre	NA	250 ft.	75%	50 ft.2	25 ft.2	50 ft.2	NA	NA	NA	50 ft.
IL	2 acres	NA	125 ft.	75%	50 ft.2	25 ft.2	50 ft.2	NA	NA	NA	50 ft.
IG	5 acres	NA	125 ft.	75%	100 ft.2	50 ft.2	100 ft.2	NA	NA	NA	50 ft.

1 As measured from the right-of-way as designated in the Thoroughfare Plan.

2 Minimum building separation - 25 feet.

3 Additional buffer yard requirements may apply.

4 Minimum lot frontage for a lot on a cul-de-sac or curve is 45 feet. For all cul-de-sac streets, the minimum depth of front yard shall be 35 feet from the road right-of-way regardless of street width.

5 For purposes of this section, lots or parcels not served by a community, municipal, private or public wastewater treatment or sanitary sewer system approved by the Indiana Department of Health shall be subject to the same lot and yard requirements as specified for the A District.

(B) General lot requirements. All lots shall comply with the following requirements consistent with the applicable lot standards:

(1) Legal nonconforming lots. All lots legally established prior to the effective date of this chapter which are in conflict with the lot standards shall be considered legal non-conforming lots consistent with the provisions of §§ 156.090 et seq.

(2) Compliance requirements. Except as provided in this chapter, no structure shall be erected, altered, enlarged or reconstructed unless such alteration, enlargement, or reconstruction conforms with the lot regulations of the zoning district in which it is located. The lot requirements of this subchapter shall not apply in instances where this chapter specifically provides alternate requirements, such as an overlay zoning district.

(3) Setback standards. No portion of any structure is allowed to be located within the required setbacks. Structures shall include, but not be limited to garages, carports, balconies, roofs, decks, chimneys, fire escapes, and platforms above adjacent grade level. Parking spaces, interior drives, other vehicle use areas and sidewalks shall be permitted within the required setbacks at adjacent grade level subject to the requirements of this chapter. Violation of these standards will subject the property owner to the penalties described under §§ 156.115 et seq.

(C) Development standards. All structures and land uses, including any alterations to either, that are established or otherwise occur after the effective date of this chapter shall conform to the development standards provided by this chapter. The development standards that apply to each zoning district shall be as cross-referenced in the description of each district in this subchapter and as described in the development standards set forth in §§ 156.060 et seq. The development standards shall not apply in instances where this chapter specifically provides alternate requirements, such as an overlay zoning district or performance-based standards.

(D) Dwellings. In any district, no residential primary or accessory structure may be located closer than 750 feet to a waste control structure for a confined feeding operation as required and defined by I.C. 13-18-10. This provision shall apply only to structures that would require a building permit pursuant to this chapter. This provision may be waived or modified subject to the granting of a special exception by the Board of Zoning Appeals.

(E) Confined feeding. No confined feeding operation, as defined in I.C. 13-18-10, or waste control structure for a confined feeding operation may be located closer than 100 feet to a street right-of-way line, 750 feet to an existing residential zoning district boundary line, or 750 feet to an existing residential primary or accessory structure other than that of the applicant. This provision shall apply only to those structures that would require a building permit pursuant to this chapter. This provision may be waived or modified subject to the granting of a special exception by the Board of Zoning Appeals.

(F) Dwellings - concentrated animal feeding operations. In any district, no residential primary or accessory structure may be located closer than 750 feet to the property boundary line of a waste control structure for a concentrated animal feeding operation, as required and defined by 40 CFR 122.23. This provision shall apply only to structures that would require a building permit pursuant to this chapter. This provision may be waived or modified subject to the granting of a special exception by the Board of Zoning Appeals.

(G) Concentrated animal feeding operation. No concentrated animal feeding operation or waste control structure for a concentrated animal feeding operation, as defined by 40 CFR 122.23, may be located closer than 750 feet to an existing residential zoning district boundary line or 750 feet to the property boundary line of the applicant. This provision shall apply only to those structures that would require a building permit pursuant to this chapter. This provision may be waived or modified subject to the granting of a special exception by the Board of Zoning Appeals.

(H) (1) Exception. Notwithstanding § 156.022(G), a concentrated animal feeding operation as defined by 40 CFR 122.23, or waste control structure for a concentrated animal feeding operation, may be located no closer than 350 feet to an existing residential zoning district boundary line or 350 feet to the property boundary line of the applicant, provided that the operation complies with the following buffering standards.

(2) General buffering standards. A buffer yard of shrubs and evergreen trees shall be located a maximum of 100 feet (as measured from the base of the mound) from the concentrated animal feeding structures or waste control structures, and surround the entire feeding operation. Adequate ingress and egress through the buffer yard shall be approved by the Planning Director. All required shrubs shall be minimum 24 inches tall, as measured from grade at time of planting. The final minimum height of the buffer shall not be less than eight feet in height at any point where the buffer is required. The shrubs and trees shall be supplemented by an undulating mound, a minimum of three feet in height, with a maximum slope of 3:1 (rise:run).

(a) Responsibility. The owner of the property being developed or otherwise changed in use is responsible for installing the buffer yard at the time of that development or change. The adjacent property owner shall not have to participate in installing the buffer yard.

(b) Planting location. Required buffer yard shrubs and trees may be placed either at regular intervals or in irregular patterns representing a natural landscape. No buffer yard or required landscape materials shall be placed within any easement, right-of-way or septic field.

(c) Tree size. Evergreen conifers must be a minimum of two feet in height, measured from the top of the root ball when planted. The separation between trees shall not exceed eight feet on center.

(d) Ground cover. All portions of the buffer yard not planted with trees, shrubs or other landscaped materials shall be covered with grass or other ground-covering vegetation. Landscaping stone or other non-vegetative surfaces may not be substituted for ground-covering vegetation unless otherwise approved by the Planning Director.

(e) Maintenance. All landscape materials must be properly maintained and kept in a neat and orderly appearance, free from all debris and refuse.

1. All plant material that, in the opinion of the Planning Director, is unhealthy or dead shall be replaced by the end of the next spring or fall planting season.

2. Landscape materials are intended to grow, spread and mature over time. Pruning, limbing-up, topping and other growth-inhibiting measures may only be used to ensure the public safety.

(f) Qualifying trees and shrubs. Refer to the evergreen tree and shrub species tables in § 156.075 for the list of qualifying trees and shrubs.

(I) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type I. A residential facility which provides residential services for not more than eight developmentally disabled individuals, as defined by I.C. 12-28-4-8 and established under a program authorized under I.C. 12-11-1.1(e)(1) or I.C. 12.11-1.1(e)(2), shall meet the same zoning requirements, development standards and building codes as other residential structures or improvements in the same residential zoning district or classification.

(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5-07; Am. Ord. 2007-6F, passed 7-23-07; Am. Ord. 2007-9B, passed 10-1- 07; Am. Ord. 2008-12B, passed 12-29-08; Am. Ord. 2009-2A, passed 2-2-09; Am. Ord. 2011-3D, passed 3-15-11; Am. Ord. 2015-12C, passed 12-1-15)

Cross-reference:

Nonconformities, see §§ 156.090 et seq.

§ 156.023 AGRICULTURAL (A).

(A) District summary. The "A" Agriculture zoning district is intended to provide locations for agricultural operations and related land uses. This district is further intended to reduce conflicts between residential and agricultural uses, preserve the viability of agricultural operations, and limit development in areas with minimal infrastructure. Single-family dwellings are permitted in the "A" district except that major residential subdivisions are not permitted.

(B) Permitted primary uses.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Agricultural uses.

(a) Animal stables (excluding kennels).

(b) Crop processing and storage (materials produced onsite).

(d) Farm (confined feeding).

(e) Grazing and pasture land.

(f) Livestock raising and breeding.

(g) Nursery.

(h) Winery.

(3) Residential uses.

(a) Dwelling, single-family (includes manufactured homes).

(b) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type I.

(4) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) Meteorological tower.

(b) Public wellfield/water treatment facility.

(d) WECS/micro.

(e) WECS/non-commercial.

(f) WECS/small.

(g) SES/small-scale.

(h) SES/large-scale, with the approval of Overlay District.

(5) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Animal shelter.

(b) Cemetery.

(d) Library.

(e) Police, fire, or rescue station.

(6) Park uses.

(a) Golf course and/or country club (including driving range).

(b) Nature preserve/center.

(7) Industrial uses.

(a) Agricultural products terminal.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Agricultural uses.

(a) Agricultural chemical sales, distribution, and storage.

(b) Farm co-op facility.

(d) Farmer’s market (for sale of products grown off-site).

(e) Fertilizer sales, distribution, and storage.

(f) Livestock auction/sales facility.

(g) Seed sales, distribution, and storage.

(3) Residential uses.

(a) Bed and breakfast facility.

(b) Boarding house.

(d) Group home.

(e) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type II.

(f) Residential facility for the mentally ill.

(g) Retirement facility.

(4) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) Sewage treatment plant.

(b) Telecommunications facility/tower.

(5) Park uses.

(a) Campground/RV park.

(6) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Airstrip (private).

(b) Church or other place of worship.

(d) Government office.

(e) Heliport.

(f) Hospital/medical center.

(g) Penal or correctional institution.

(h) School (P-12).

(7) Commercial uses.

(a) Greenhouse (commercial).

(b) Health spa.

(d) Kennel.

(e) Retreat center.

(f) Riding stables.

(g) Seasonal hunting or fishing facility.

(h) Shooting range (outdoor).

(i) Truck stop/travel center.

(j) Veterinary office/animal clinic.

(8) Industrial uses.

(a) Mineral extraction and processing.

(b) Power generation facility (commercial).

(D) Lot standards.

(1) Minimum lot area: 43,000 square feet.

(2) Maximum lot area: not applicable.

(3) Minimum lot width (measured at front setback/build-to line): 125 feet.

(4) Maximum lot coverage (including all hard surfaces): 25%.

(5) Minimum front yard setback - (measured from street right-of-way): 50 ft.

(6) Minimum side yard setback - (measured from property line): 15 ft.

(7) Minimum rear yard setback - (measured from rear property line): 15 ft.

(8) Minimum living area per dwelling: 1,200 square feet.

(9) Minimum ground floor living area: 1,200 square feet.

(10) Maximum primary structures per lot: 1 dwelling.

(11) Maximum height: 40 feet.

Illustrative layout (does not reflect all requirements contained within this chapter).

(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5-07; Am. Ord. 2009-2A, passed 2-2-09; Am. Ord. 2024-3A, passed 3-4-24; Am. Ord. 2024-8B, passed 8-6-24; Am. Ord. 2024-10D, passed 10-15-24)

Cross-reference:

Development standards, see §§ 156.060 et seq.

Overlay districts, see §§ 156.040 et seq.

Sign standards, see §§ 156.085 et seq.

§ 156.024 RESIDENTIAL: RURAL (RR).

(A) District summary. The “RR”, Residential: Rural zoning district is intended to provide areas for a mixture of agricultural and residential land uses. This mixture is intended to promote and maintain agricultural operations while allowing minimal residential development. This district should be used to provide unique, rural housing options with the ability to connect to available infrastructure.

(B) Permitted primary uses.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Agricultural uses.

(a) Crop production.

(b) Grazing and pasture land.

(3) Residential uses.

(a) Dwelling, single-family (includes manufactured homes).

(b) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type I.

(4) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) Public wellfield/water treatment facility.

(b) WECS/micro.

(d) SES/small-scale.

(e) SES/large-scale, with approval of Overlay District.

(5) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Library.

(6) Park uses.

(a) Golf course and/or country club (including driving range).

(b) Nature preserve/center.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Agricultural uses.

(a) Animal stables (excluding kennels).

(b) Winery.

(3) Residential uses.

(a) Bed and breakfast facility.

(b) Boarding house.

(d) Group home.

(e) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type II.

(f) Residential facility for the mentally ill.

(g) Retirement facility.

(4) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) Meteorological tower.

(b) Sewage treatment facility.

(d) Water tower.

(e) WECS/non-commercial.

(f) SES/medium-scale.

(5) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Airstrip (private).

(b) Cemetery.

(d) Community center.

(e) Government facility (non-office).

(f) Government office.

(g) Heliport.

(h) Police, fire, or rescue station.

(i) School (P-12).

(6) Commercial uses.

(a) Home occupations.

(b) Kennel.

(d) Riding stables.

(e) Seasonal hunting or fishing facility.

(f) Shooting range (outdoor).

(D) Lot standards.

(1) Minimum lot area:

(a) Two acres (87,120 square feet) - if septic.

(b) One acre (43,560 square feet) - if sewer.

(2) Maximum lot area: not applicable.

(3) Minimum lot width (measured at front setback/build-to line): 125 feet.

(4) Maximum lot coverage (including all hard surfaces): 35%.

(5) Minimum front yard setback - (measured from street right-of-way): 50 feet.

(6) Minimum side yard setback - (measured from property line): 15 feet.

(7) Minimum rear yard setback - (measured from rear property line): 15 feet.

(8) Minimum living area per dwelling: 1,200 square feet.

(9) Minimum ground floor living area: 60%.

(10) Maximum primary structures per lot: 1 dwelling.

(11) Maximum height: 40 feet.

Illustrative layout (does not reflect all requirements contained within this chapter).

(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5-07; Am. Ord. 2009-2A, passed 2-2-09; Am. Ord. 2024-3A, passed 3-4-24; Am. Ord. 2024-8B, passed 8-6-24)

Cross-reference:

Development standards, see §§ 156.060 et seq.

Overlay districts, see §§ 156.040 et seq.

Sign standards, see §§ 156.085 et seq.

§ 156.025 RESIDENTIAL: 1.0 (R1.0).

(A) District summary. The “R1.0”, Residential: 1.0 zoning district is intended to provide areas for single-family residential land uses developed in suburban-style subdivisions. These areas should be located adjacent to existing developed areas and should be connected to available infrastructure. This district should be used to provide unique, rural housing options and a transition between rural areas and higher density residential development.

(B) Permitted primary uses.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Agricultural uses.

(a) Crop production.

(b) Grazing and pasture land.

(3) Residential uses.

(a) Dwelling, single-family (includes manufactured homes).

(b) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type I.

(4) Park uses.

(a) Golf course and/or country club (including driving range).

(b) Nature preserve/center.

(5) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Library.

(6) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) SES/small-scale.

(b) SES/large-scale, with approval of Overlay District.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Residential uses.

(a) Child care home.

(b) Group home.

(d) Residential facility for the mentally ill.

(e) Retirement facility.

(3) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) Meteorological tower.

(b) Sewage treatment plant.

(d) Water tower.

(e) WECS/micro.

(f) WECS/small.

(g) SES/medium-scale.

(4) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Cemetery.

(b) Church or other place of worship.

(d) Government facility (non-office).

(e) Government office.

(f) Police, fire, or rescue station.

(g) School (P-12).

(5) Commercial uses.

(a) Home occupations.

(b) Kennel.

(D) Lot standards.

(1) Minimum lot area: 23,000 square feet.

(2) Maximum lot area: not applicable.

(3) Minimum lot width (measured at front setback/build-to line): 125 feet.

(4) Maximum lot coverage (including all hard surfaces): 35%.

(5) Minimum front yard setback - (measured from street right-of-way): 50 feet.

(6) Minimum side yard setback - (measured from adjacent property line): 15 feet.

(7) Minimum rear yard setback - (measured from rear property line): 15 feet.

(8) Minimum living area per dwelling: 1,200 square feet.

(9) Minimum ground floor living area: 40%.

(10) Maximum primary structures per lot: 1 dwelling.

(11) Maximum height: 35 feet.

Illustrative layout (does not reflect all requirements contained within this chapter).

(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5-07; Am. Ord. 2009-2A, passed 2-2-09; Am. Ord. 2024-3A, passed 3-4-24; Am. Ord. 2024-8B, passed 8-6-24)

Cross-reference:

Development standards, see §§ 156.060 et seq.

Overlay districts, see §§ 156.040 et seq.

Sign standards, see §§ 156.085 et seq.

§ 156.026 RESIDENTIAL: 2.5 (R2.5).

(A) District summary. The "R2.5", Residential: 2.5 zoning district is intended to provide areas for single-family residential land uses developed in suburban-style subdivisions. These areas should be located adjacent to existing developed areas and should be connected to available infrastructure (roads and utilities). This district should be used to provide unique housing options.

(B) Permitted primary uses.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Residential uses.

(a) Dwelling, single-family (includes manufactured homes).

(b) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type I.

(3) Park uses.

(a) Golf course and/or country club (including driving range).

(b) Nature preserve/center.

(4) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Library.

(5) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) SES/small-scale.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Residential uses.

(a) Child care home.

(b) Dwelling, two-family.

(d) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type II.

(e) Residential facility for the mentally ill.

(f) Retirement facility.

(3) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) Meteorological tower.

(b) Sewage treatment plant.

(d) Water tower.

(e) WECS/micro.

(f) WECS/small.

(4) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Church or other place of worship.

(b) Community center.

(d) Government office.

(e) Police, fire, or rescue station.

(f) School (P-12).

(5) Commercial uses.

(a) Home occupations.

(b) Kennel.

(D) Lot standards.

(1) Minimum lot area: 14,000 square feet.

(2) Maximum lot area: not applicable.

(3) Minimum lot width (measured at front setback/build-to line): 90 feet.

(4) Maximum lot coverage (including all hard surfaces): 35%.

(5) Minimum front yard setback - (measured from street right-of-way): 40 feet.

(6) Minimum side yard setback - (measured from adjacent property line): 15 feet.

(7) Minimum rear yard setback - (measured from rear property line): 15 feet.

(8) Minimum living area per dwelling: 1,200 square feet.

(9) Minimum ground floor living area: 40%.

(10) Maximum primary structures per lot: 1 dwelling.

(11) Maximum height: 35 feet.

Illustrative layout (does not reflect all requirements contained within this chapter).

(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5-07; Am. Ord. 2009-2A, passed 2-2-09; Am. Ord. 2024-3A, passed 3-4-24)

Cross-reference:

Development standards, see §§ 156.060 et seq.

Overlay districts, see §§ 156.040 et seq.

Sign standards, see §§ 156.085 et seq.

§ 156.027 RESIDENTIAL: 3.5 (R3.5).

(A) District summary. The "R3.5", Residential: 3.5 zoning district is intended to provide areas for single-family residential land uses developed in suburban-style subdivisions. There is also the opportunity for two-family dwelling developments in some cases. These areas should be located adjacent to existing development and near infrastructure (streets and utilities) for ease of connection..

(B) Permitted primary uses.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Residential uses.

(a) Dwelling, single-family (includes manufactured homes).

(b) Dwelling, two-family.

(3) Park uses.

(a) Golf course and/or country club (including driving range).

(b) Nature preserve/center.

(4) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Library.

(5) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) SES/small-scale.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Residential uses.

(a) Child care home.

(b) Group home.

(d) Residential facility for the mentally ill.

(e) Retirement facility.

(3) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) Sewage treatment plant.

(b) Telecommunications facility/tower.

(d) WECS/micro.

(e) WECS/small.

(4) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Church or other place of worship.

(b) Community center.

(d) Government office.

(e) Police, fire, or rescue station.

(f) School (P-12).

(5) Commercial uses.

(a) Home occupations.

(b) Kennel.

(D) Lot standards.

(1) Minimum lot area: 11,000 square feet.

(2) Maximum lot area: not applicable.

(3) Minimum lot width (measured at front setback/build-to line): 80 feet.

(4) Maximum lot coverage (including all hard surfaces): 40%.

(5) Minimum front yard setback - (measured from street right-of-way): 35 feet.

(6) Minimum side yard setback - (measured from adjacent property line): 10 feet.

(7) Minimum rear yard setback - (measured from rear property line): 15 feet.

(8) Minimum living area per dwelling: 1,100 square feet.

(9) Minimum ground floor living area: 40%.

(10) Maximum primary structures per lot: 1 dwelling.

(11) Maximum height: 35 feet.

Illustrative layout (does not reflect all requirements contained within this chapter).

(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5-07; Am. Ord. 2009-2A, passed 2-2-09; Am. Ord. 2024-3A, passed 3-4-24)

Cross-reference:

Development standards, see §§ 156.060 et seq.

Overlay districts, see §§ 156.040 et seq.

Sign standards, see §§ 156.085 et seq.

§ 156.028 RESIDENTIAL: 5.0 (R5.0).

(A) District summary. The "R5.0", Residential: 5.0 zoning district is intended to provide areas for single-family residential land uses developed in suburban-style subdivisions, and developed on relatively smaller lots than the lower-density zoning districts. There is also the opportunity for two-family and multi-family dwelling developments in some cases. These areas should be located adjacent to existing development and near compatible infrastructure (streets and utilities).

(B) Permitted primary uses.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Residential uses.

(a) Dwelling, single-family (includes manufactured homes).

(b) Dwelling, two-family.

(3) Park uses.

(a) Golf course and/or country club (including driving range).

(b) Nature preserve/center.

(4) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Library.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Residential uses.

(a) Child care home.

(b) Group home.

(d) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type II.

(e) Residential facility for the mentally ill.

(f) Retirement facility.

(3) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) Sewage treatment facility.

(b) Telecommunications facility/tower.

(d) WECS/micro.

(e) WECS/small.

(f) SES/small-scale.

(4) Commercial uses.

(a) Home occupations.

(b) Kennel.

(5) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Church or other place of worship.

(b) Community center.

(d) Government office.

(e) Police, fire, or rescue station.

(f) Public bus/train terminal.

(g) School (P-12).

(D) Lot standards.

(1) Minimum lot area: 7,500 square feet.

(2) Maximum lot area: not applicable.

(3) Minimum lot width (measured at front setback/build-to line): 65 feet.

(4) Maximum lot coverage (including all hard surfaces): 45%.

(5) Minimum front yard setback - (measured from street right-of-way): 35 feet.

(6) Minimum side yard setback - (measured from adjacent property line): 10 feet.

(7) Minimum rear yard setback - (measured from rear property line): 15 feet.

(8) Minimum living area per dwelling: 950 square feet.

(9) Minimum ground floor living area: 40%.

(10) Maximum primary structures per lot: 1 dwelling.

(11) Maximum height: 35 feet.

Illustrative layout (does not reflect all requirements contained within this chapter).

(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5-07; Am. Ord. 2009-2A, passed 2-2-09; Am. Ord. 2024-3A, passed 3-4-24)

Cross-reference:

Development standards, see §§ 156.060 et seq.

Overlay districts, see §§ 156.040 et seq.

Sign standards, see §§ 156.085 et seq.

§ 156.029 RESIDENTIAL: MANUFACTURED HOME PARK (RMH).

(A) District summary. The "RMH", Residential: Manufactured Home Park zoning district is intended to provide locations for leased-lot neighborhoods of manufactured homes. This district should be used to establish and maintain locations for these facilities near compatible infrastructure (streets and utilities), commercial services, other high density housing or open space.

(B) Permitted primary uses.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Residential uses.

(a) Dwelling, single-family (includes manufactured homes).

(b) Manufactured home park.

(3) Park uses.

(a) Golf course and/or country club (including driving range).

(b) Nature preserve/center.

(4) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Library.

(5) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) SES/small-scale.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Residential uses.

(a) Child care home.

(b) Group home.

(d) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type II.

(e) Residential facility for the mentally ill.

(f) Retirement facility.

(3) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) Sewage treatment facility.

(b) Telecommunications facility/tower.

(d) WECS/micro.

(e) WECS/small.

(4) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Church or other place of worship.

(b) Community center.

(d) Government office.

(e) Police, fire, or rescue station.

(f) School (P-12).

(5) Commercial uses.

(a) Home occupations.

(D) Lot standards.

(1) Minimum lot area:

(a) Five acres - for the park as a whole.

(b) Four thousand square feet - for each home site.

(2) Maximum lot area: not applicable.

(3) Minimum lot width (measured at front setback/build-to line):

(a) One hundred feet - for the park as a whole.

(b) Thirty feet - for each home site.

(4) Maximum lot coverage (including all hard surfaces): 50%.

(5) Minimum front yard setback:

(a) Fifty feet - measured from right-of-way.

(b) Fifteen feet (home) - measured from edge of pavement of internal roads.

(6) Minimum side yard setback - (measured from adjacent property/lot line):

(a) Fifty feet - from all properties outside the park.

(b) Ten feet - from other park home sites, facilities, or common areas.

(7) Minimum rear yard setback - (measured from rear property line):

(a) Fifty feet - from all properties outside the park.

(b) Ten feet - from other park home sites, facilities, or common areas.

(8) Minimum living area per dwelling: 720 square feet.

(9) Minimum ground floor living area: 100%.

(10) Maximum primary structures per lot: 1 dwelling.

(11) Maximum height: 35 feet.

Illustrative layout (does not reflect all requirements contained within this chapter).

(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5-07; Am. Ord. 2009-2A, passed 2-2-09; Am. Ord. 2024-3A, passed 3-4-24)

Cross-reference:

Development standards, see §§ 156.060 et seq.

Overlay districts, see §§ 156.040 et seq.

Procedures and permits, see §§ 156.100 et seq.

Sign standards, see §§ 156.085 et seq.

§ 156.030 RESIDENTIAL: MULTIFAMILY (RM).

(A) District summary. The “RM”, Residential: Multi-family zoning district is intended to provide areas for multi-family residences such as two-family dwellings, townhomes, apartment homes, and condominiums. These are generally high density areas and should be located in areas that have or will have access to compatible infrastructure (streets and utilities).

(B) Permitted primary uses.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Residential uses.

(a) Dwelling, multi-family (more than two dwelling units).

(b) Dwelling, two-family.

(d) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type I.

(3) Park uses.

(a) Golf course and/or country club (including driving range).

(b) Nature preserve/center.

(4) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Library.

(5) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) SES/small-scale.

(b) SES/large-scale, with approval of Overlay District.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Residential uses.

(a) Bed and breakfast facility.

(b) Boarding house.

(d) Group home.

(e) Nursing/assisted living facility.

(f) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type II.

(g) Residential facility for the mentally ill.

(3) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) Sewage treatment facility.

(b) Telecommunications facility/tower.

(d) WECS/micro.

(e) WECS/non-commercial.

(f) WECS/small.

(g) SES/medium-scale.

(4) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Church or other place of worship.

(b) Community center.

(d) Government office.

(e) Police, fire, or rescue station.

(f) Public bus/train terminal.

(g) School (P-12).

(5) Commercial uses.

(a) Child care center.

(b) Home occupations.

(D) Lot standards.

(1) Minimum lot area:

(a) Four thousand square feet per one bedroom.

(b) Five thousand square feet per two bedroom.

(2) Maximum lot area: not applicable.

(3) Minimum lot width (measured for allowable project frontage): 100 feet.

(4) Maximum lot coverage (including all hard surfaces): 75%.

(5) Minimum front yard setback - (measured from street right-of-way): 40 feet.

(6) Minimum side yard setback - (measured from adjacent property/lot line): 50 feet.

(7) Minimum rear yard setback - (measured from rear property line): 50 feet.

(8) Minimum living area per dwelling: average 1,000 square feet.

(9) Minimum ground floor living area: 750 feet.

(10) Maximum primary structures per lot: not applicable.

(11) Maximum height: 45 feet.

(12) Maximum building separation: 25 feet.

Illustrative layout (does not reflect all requirements contained within this chapter).

(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5-07; Am. Ord. 2009-2A, passed 2-2-09; Am. Ord. 2024-3A, passed 3-4-24; Am. Ord. 2024-8B, passed 8-6-24)

Cross-reference:

Development standards, see §§ 156.060 et seq.

Overlay districts, see §§ 156.040 et seq.

Procedures and permits, see §§ 156.100

Sign standards, see §§ 156.085 et seq.

§ 156.031 COMMERCIAL: NEIGHBORHOOD (CN).

(A) District intent. The "CN" Neighborhood Commercial zoning district is intended to provide convenience goods, services, and amenities within close proximity to residential areas. This district is further intended to permit the development of traditional mixed-use neighborhood centers which would include second story residential above commercial. This district should be protected from non- neighborhood serving land uses such as "big box" or other more regional retail uses.

(B) Permitted primary uses.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Agricultural uses.

(a) Farmer’s market.

(3) Residential uses.

(a) Dwelling, secondary (on upper floors).

(b) Dwelling, two-family.

(4) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Library.

(b) Police, fire, or rescue station.

(5) Park uses.

(a) Nature preserve/center.

(b) Park and/or playgrounds.

(6) Commercial uses.

(a) Administrative/professional office.

(b) Antique shop.

(d) Art or photo gallery.

(e) Bakery (retail).

(f) Bank/financial institution.

(g) Barber/beauty shop.

(h) Business/financial services office.

(i) Child care center.

(j) Convenience store (without gas station).

(k) Craft/fabric store.

(l) Dance or martial arts studio.

(m) Deli.

(n) Dry cleaners (retail).

(o) Employment service.

(p) Flower shop.

(q) Gift shop.

(r) Grocery store.

(s) Health spa.

(t) Ice cream shop.

(u) Investment firm.

(v) Jewelry store.

(w) Meat market

(x) News dealer/bookstore.

(y) Office supply store.

(z) Pharmacy.

(aa) Photographic studio.

(bb) Print shop/dopy center.

(cc) Record/CD/musical instrument shop.

(dd) Repair services (small appliances, jewelry, alterations, etc.).

(ee) Restaurant.

(ff) Self-service laundry.

(gg) Shoe repair/tailor shop.

(hh) Stationery shop.

(ii) Tanning salon.

(jj) Theater.

(kk) Veterinary office/animal clinic (without outdoor kennels).

(ll) Video/music store.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Agriculture uses.

(a) Nursery.

(b) Winery.

(3) Residential uses.

(a) Boarding house.

(b) Bed and breakfast facility.

(d) Dwelling, multi-family (more than two dwelling units).

(e) Nursing/assisted living facility.

(f) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type II.

(g) Residential facility for the mentally ill.

(h) Retirement facility.

(4) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) Meteorological tower.

(b) Sewage treatment facility.

(d) Water tower.

(e) WECS/micro.

(f) WECS/non-commercial.

(g) WECS/small.

(h) SES/small-scale

(i) SES/medium-scale.

(5) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Community center.

(b) Church or other place of worship.

(d) Government facility (non-office).

(e) Government office.

(f) Lodge or private club.

(g) Medical clinic.

(h) Museum or gallery.

(i) Parking lot or structure (as a primary use).

(j) Post office.

(k) School (P-12).

(l) Trade or business school.

(m) Public bus/train terminal.

(6) Commercial uses.

(a) Banquet or assembly hall.

(b) Bar.

(d) Bowling alley.

(e) Building finishes shop (paint, carpet, wallpaper, etc.).

(f) Fitness center.

(g) Garden shop.

(h) Gas station.

(i) Gymnastics center.

(j) Hardware store.

(k) Home electronics/appliance store.

(l) Home occupations.

(m) Hotel/motel.

(n) Liquor store.

(o) Medical/dental office.

(p) Microbrewery/brew-pub.

(q) Miniature golf course.

(r) Oil change shop.

(s) Pet store.

(t) Radio/TV station.

(u) Retreat center.

(v) Sporting goods shop.

(w) Supermarket.

(x) Variety store.

(D) Lot standards.

(1) Minimum lot area: 23,000 square feet.

(2) Maximum lot area:100,000 square feet.

(3) Minimum lot width (measured at front setback/build-to line): 100 feet.

(4) Maximum lot coverage (including all hard surfaces): 75%.

(5) Minimum front yard setback - (measured from street right-of-way):20 feet.

(6) Minimum side yard setback - (measured from adjacent property line):10 feet.

(7) Minimum rear yard setback - (measured from rear property line):20 feet.

(8) Minimum living area per dwelling:750 square feet.

(9) Minimum ground floor living area:not applicable.

(10) Maximum primary structures per lot: not applicable.

(11) Maximum height: 45 feet.

Illustrative layout (does not reflect all requirements contained within this chapter).

(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5-07; Am. Ord. 2009-2A, passed 2-2-09; Am. Ord. 2024-3A, passed 3-4-24)

Cross- reference:

Development standards, see §§ 156.060 et seq.

Overlay districts, see §§ 156.040 et seq.

Procedures and permits, see §§ 156.100 et seq.

Sign standards, see §§ 156.085 et seq.

§ 156.032 COMMERCIAL: COMMUNITY (CC).

(A) District intent. The "CC", Community Commercial zoning district is intended to provide locations for a variety of small to mid-sized business and institutional facilities that serve a wide area of the community. This district can be used alone and in combination with other zoning districts to create areas for community shopping, entertainment, services, and public gatherings. This district is intended to permit a mixture of compatible land uses in close proximity to transportation routes and other necessary infrastructure and utilities.

(B) Permitted primary uses.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Agricultural uses.

(a) Farmer's market.

(b) Nursery.

(3) Residential uses.

(a) Dwelling, secondary (on upper floors).

(b) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type I.

(4) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Church or other place of worship.

(b) Community center.

(d) Funeral home.

(e) Government facility (non-office).

(f) Government office.

(g) Hospital/medical center.

(h) Library.

(i) Lodge or private club.

(j) Medical clinic.

(k) Parking lot or structure (as a primary use).

(l) Police, fire, or rescue station.

(m) Trade or business school.

(5) Park uses.

(a) Golf course and/or country club (including driving range).

(b) Nature preserve/center.

(6) Commercial uses.

(a) Administrative/professional office.

(b) Antique shop.

(d) Art or photo gallery.

(e) Auto parts sales (without on-site repair).

(f) Auto repair and body shop.

(g) Automobile/motorcycle sales and service.

(h) Bakery (retail).

(i) Bank/financial institution.

(j) Banquet or assembly hall.

(k) Barber/beauty shop.

(l) Bowling alley.

(m) Building finishes shop (paint, carpet, wallpaper, etc.).

(n) Business/financial services office.

(o) Car wash.

(p) Child care center.

(q) Conference center.

(r) Convenience store (without gas station).

(s) Craft/fabric store.

(t) Dance or martial arts studio.

(u) Data processing/call center.

(v) Deli.

(w) Department store.

(x) Dry cleaners (retail).

(y) Employment service.

(z) Fitness center.

(aa) Flower shop.

(bb) Garden shop.

(cc) Gas station.

(dd) Gift shop.

(ee) Greenhouse (commercial).

(ff) Grocery store.

(gg) Gymnastics center.

(hh) Hardware store.

(ii) Health spa.

(jj) Ice cream shop.

(kk) Investment firm.

(ll) Jewelry store.

(mm) Liquor store.

(nn) Meat market.

(oo) Medical/dental office.

(pp) Microbrewery/brew-pub.

(qq) Miniature golf course.

(rr) News dealer/bookstore.

(ss) Night club.

(tt) Office supply store.

(uu) Oil change shop.

(vv) Pet store.

(ww) Pharmacy.

(xx) Photographic studio.

(yy) Print shop/copy center.

(zz) Radio/TV station.

(aaa) Record/CD/musical instrument shop.

(bbb) Repair services (small appliances, jewelry, alterations, etc.).

(ccc) Restaurant.

(ddd) Self-service laundry.

(eee) Shoe repair/tailor shop.

(fff) Skating rink/swimming pool.

(ggg) Sporting goods shop.

(hhh) Stationery shop.

(iii) Tanning salon.

(jjj) Theater.

(kkk) Variety store.

(lll) Vehicle detailing/accessory shop.

(mmm) Veterinary office/animal clinic (without outdoor kennels).

(nnn) Video/music store.

(7) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) WECS/micro.

(b) WECS/small.

(d) SES/large-scale, with approval of Overlay District.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Residential uses.

(a) Bed and breakfast facility.

(b) Boarding house.

(d) Nursing/assisted living facility.

(e) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type II.

(f) Residential facility for the mentally ill.

(g) Retirement facility.

(3) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) Communications service exchange.

(b) Meteorological tower.

(d) Telecommunications facility/tower.

(e) Utility substation.

(f) Water tower.

(g) WECS/non-commercial.

(h) SES/medium-scale.

(4) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Commercial bus/train terminal.

(b) Institution for the developmentally disabled/mentally ill.

(d) Post office.

(e) School (P-12).

(f) University or college.

(g) Public bus/train terminal.

(5) Park uses.

(a) Driving range (as a primary use).

(6) Commercial uses.

(a) Auction facility (excluding livestock).

(b) Bar.

(d) Building supply store.

(e) Fireworks sales (permanent).

(f) Home electronics/appliance store.

(g) Retreat center.

(h) Shopping mall.

(i) Supermarket.

(D) Lot standards.

(1) Minimum lot area:1 acre.

(2) Maximum lot area:not applicable.

(3) Minimum lot width (measured at front setback/build-to line): 125 feet.

(4) Maximum lot coverage (including all hard surfaces): 75%.

(5) Minimum front yard setback - (measured from street right-of-way):50 feet.

(6) Minimum side yard setback - (measured from adjacent property line):15 feet.

(7) Minimum rear yard setback - (measured from rear property line):20 feet.

(8) Minimum living area per dwelling:500 square feet.

(9) Minimum ground floor living area:not applicable.

(10) Maximum primary structures per lot: not applicable.

(11) Maximum height: 45 feet.

Illustrative layout (does not reflect all requirements contained within this chapter).

(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5-07; Am. Ord. 2009-2A, passed 2- 2-09; Am. Ord. 2024-3A, passed 3-4-24; Am. Ord. 2024-8B, passed 8-6- 24)

Cross-reference:

Development standards, see §§ 156.060 et seq.

Overlay districts, see §§ 156.040 et seq.

Procedures and permits, see §§ 156.100 et seq.

Sign standards, see §§ 156.085 et seq.

§ 156.033 COMMERCIAL: REGIONAL (CR).

(A) District intent. The "CR", Regional Commercial zoning district is intended to provide locations for a variety of business and institutional land uses that serve a regional market or require convenient access to high-volume transportation routes. This district is intended to permit a mixture of compatible land uses in close proximity to major transportation routes and other necessary infrastructure and utilities.

(B) Permitted primary uses.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Agricultural uses.

(a) Farm equipment sales and service.

(b) Farmer's market.

(d) Winery.

(3) Residential uses.

(a) Dwelling, secondary (on upper floors).

(b) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type I.

(4) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Cemetery.

(b) Church or other place of worship.

(d) Funeral home.

(e) Government facility (non-office).

(f) Government office.

(g) Hospital/medical center.

(h) Library.

(i) Lodge or private club.

(j) Medical clinic.

(k) Parking lot or structure (as a primary use).

(l) Police, fire, or rescue station.

(m) Trade or business school.

(5) Park uses.

(a) Golf course and/or country club (including driving range).

(b) Nature preserve/center.

(6) Commercial uses.

(a) Administrative/professional office.

(b) Antique shop.

(d) Art or photo gallery.

(e) Auction facility (excluding livestock).

(f) Auto parts sales (without on-site repair).

(g) Auto repair and body shop.

(h) Automobile/motorcycle sales and service.

(j) Bank/financial institution.

(k) Banquet or assembly hall.

(l) Bar.

(m) Barber/beauty shop.

(n) Billiard room or arcade.

(o) Bowling alley.

(p) Building finishes shop (paint, carpet, wallpaper, etc.).

(q) Building supply store.

(r) Business/financial services office.

(s) Car wash.

(t) Child care center.

(u) Conference center.

(v) Convenience store (without gas station).

(w) Craft/fabric store.

(x) Dance or martial arts studio.

(y) Data processing/call center.

(z) Deli.

(aa) Department store.

(bb) Dry cleaners (retail).

(cc) Employment service.

(dd) Fitness center.

(ee) Flower shop.

(ff) Garden shop.

(gg) Gas station.

(hh) Gift shop.

(ii) Greenhouse (commercial).

(jj) Grocery store.

(kk) Gymnastics center.

(ll) Hardware store.

(mm) Health spa.

(nn) Home electronics/appliance store.

(oo) Hotel/motel.

(pp) Ice cream shop.

(qq) Investment firm.

(rr) Jewelry store.

(ss) Liquor store.

(tt) Meat market.

(uu) Medical/dental office.

(vv) Microbrewery/brew-pub.

(ww) Miniature golf course.

(xx) News dealer/bookstore.

(yy) Night club.

(zz) Office supply store.

(aaa) Oil change shop.

(bbb) Pet store.

(ccc) Pharmacy.

(ddd) Photographic studio.

(eee) Print shop/copy center.

(fff) Radio/TV station.

(ggg) Record/CD/musical instrument shop.

(hhh) Recreational vehicle sales and service.

(iiii) Repair services (small appliances, jewelry, alterations, etc.).

(jjj) Restaurant.

(kkk) Retreat center.

(lll) Self-service laundry.

(mmm)Shoe repair/tailor shop.

(nnn) Shopping mall.

(ooo) Skating rink/swimming pool.

(ppp) Sporting goods shop.

(qqq) Stationery shop.

(rrr) Supermarket.

(sss) Tanning salon.

(ttt) Theater.

(uuu) Variety store.

(vvv) Vehicle detailing/accessory shop.

(www) Veterinary office/animal clinic (without outdoor kennels).

(xxx) Video/music store.

(7) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) WECS/micro.

(b) WECS/small.

(d) SES/large-scale, with approval of Overlay District.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Residential uses.

(a) Bed and breakfast facility.

(b) Boarding house.

(d) Nursing/assisted living facility.

(e) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type II.

(f) Residential facility for the mentally ill.

(g) Retirement facility.

(3) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) Communications service exchange.

(b) Meteorological tower.

(d) Telecommunications facility/tower.

(e) Utility substation.

(f) Water tower.

(g) WECS/non-commercial.

(h) SES/medium-scale.

(4) Park uses.

(a) Driving range (as a primary use).

(5) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Animal shelter.

(b) Commercial bus/train terminal.

(d) Museum or gallery.

(e) Post office.

(f) Public bus/train terminal.

(g) School (P-12).

(h) University or college.

(6) Commercial uses.

(a) Fireworks sales (permanent).

(b) Kennel.

(d) Riding stables.

(e) Seasonal hunting or fishing facility.

(f) Shooting range (outdoor).

(g) Shooting/archery range (indoor).

(h) Truck stop/travel center.

(7) Industrial uses.

(a) Lumber yard.

(b) Tool and dye shop.

(D) Lot standards.

(1) Minimum lot area:2.5 acre.

(2) Maximum lot area:not applicable.

(3) Minimum lot width (measured at front setback/build-to line): 150 feet.

(4) Maximum lot coverage (including all hard surfaces): 75%.

(5) Minimum front yard setback - (measured from street right-of-way):50 feet.

(6) Minimum side yard setback - (measured from adjacent property line):15 feet.

(7) Minimum rear yard setback - (measured from rear property line):30 feet.

(8) Minimum living area per dwelling:750 square feet.

(9) Minimum ground floor living area:not applicable.

(10) Maximum primary structures per lot: not applicable.

(11) Maximum height: 55 feet.

Illustrative layout (does not reflect all requirements contained within this chapter).

(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5- 07; Am. Ord. 2009- 2A, passed 2-2-09; Am. Ord. 2024-3A, passed 3-4-24; Am. Ord. 2024-8B, passed 8-6-24)

Cross-reference:

Development standards, see §§ 156.060 et seq.

Overlay districts, see §§ 156.040 et seq.

Procedures and permits, see §§ 156.100 et seq.

Sign standards, see §§ 156.085 et seq.

§ 156.034 INSTITUTIONAL (IN).

(A) District intent. The "IN", Institutional zoning district is intended to provide locations for large-scale public facilities, educational facilities, religious centers, and other institutions. This district provides development standards that are responsive to the unique scale and other considerations common to these types of uses. This district is further intended to reduce land use conflicts and to ensure that institutions are appropriately integrated into the community and well-served by transportation routes and other necessary infrastructure and utilities.

(B) Permitted primary uses.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Agricultural uses.

(a) Farmer’s market.

(3) Residential uses.

(a) Nursing/assisted living facility.

(b) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type I.

(d) Residential facility for the mentally ill.

(e) Retirement facility.

(4) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) Communication service exchange.

(b) Public wellfield/water treatment facility.

(d) SES/small-scale.

(e) SES/large-scale, with approval of Overlay District.

(5) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Airport.

(b) Cemetery.

(d) Community center.

(e) Church or other place of worship.

(f) Fairgrounds.

(g) Funeral home.

(h) Government facility (non-office).

(i) Government office.

(j) Hospital/medical center.

(k) Institutional facility for the developmentally disabled/mentally ill.

(l) Library.

(m) Medical clinic.

(n) Museum or gallery.

(o) Police, fire, or rescue station.

(p) Post office.

(q) School (P-12).

(r) Trade or business school.

(s) University or college.

(6) Park uses.

(a) Nature preserve/center.

(b) Park and/or playgrounds (including athletic facilities).

(7) Commercial uses.

(a) Child care center.

(b) Restaurant.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Residential uses.

(a) Boarding house.

(3) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) Meteorological tower.

(b) Sewage treatment plant.

(d) Water tower.

(e) WECS/micro.

(f) WECS/non-commercial.

(g) WECS/small.

(h) SES/medium-scale.

(4) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Airstrip (private).

(b) Animal shelter.

(d) Penal or correctional institution.

(e) Public bus/train terminal.

(5) Park uses.

(a) Campground/RV park.

(b) Driving range (as a primary use).

(6) Commercial uses.

(a) Conference center.

(b) Retreat center.

(D) Lot standards.

(1) Minimum lot area:1 acre.

(2) Maximum lot area:not applicable.

(3) Minimum lot width (measured at front setback/build-to line): 100 feet.

(4) Maximum lot coverage (including all hard surfaces): 50%.

(5) Minimum front yard setback - (measured from street right-of-way):50 feet.

(6) Minimum side yard setback - (measured from adjacent property line):25 feet.

(7) Minimum rear yard setback - (measured from rear property line):50 feet.

(8) Minimum living area per dwelling:not applicable.

(9) Minimum ground floor living area:not applicable.

(10) Maximum primary structures per lot: not applicable.

(11) Maximum height: 50 feet.

Illustrative layout (does not reflect all requirements contained within this chapter).

(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5- 07; Am. Ord. 2024-3A, passed 3-4-24; Am. Ord. 2024-8B, passed 8-6-24)

Cross reference:

Development standards, see §§ 156.060 et seq.

Overlay districts, see §§ 156.040 et seq.

Procedures and permits, see §§ 156.100 et seq.

Sign standards, see §§ 156.085 et seq.

§ 156.035

(A) District summary. The "IBP", Industrial: Business Park zoning district is intended to provide locations for small-scale manufacturing, construction, production, assembly and other light industrial uses. This district provides appropriate development standards for small-scale businesses, entrepreneurial and similar operations. This district is intended to permit a mixture of compatible land uses in close proximity to transportation routes and other necessary infrastructure and utilities.

(B) Permitted primary uses.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Agricultural uses.

(a) Animal stables (excluding kennels).

(b) Crop production.

(d) Nursery.

(e) Winery.

(3) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) Communication service exchange.

(b) Utility substation.

(d) WECS/micro.

(e) WECS/small.

(f) SES/small-scale.

(g) SES/large-scale, with approval of Overlay District.

(4) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Church or other place of worship.

(b) Funeral home.

(d) Government office.

(e) Heliport.

(f) Hospital/medical center.

(g) Medical clinic.

(h) Parking lot or structure (as a primary use).

(i) Police, fire, or rescue station.

(j) Post office.

(k) Trade or business school.

(l) University or college.

(5) Park uses.

(a) Nature preserve/center.

(6) Commercial uses.

(a) Administrative/professional office.

(b) Auction facility (excluding livestock).

(d) Barber/beauty shop.

(e) Building finishes shop (paint, carpet, wallpaper, etc.).

(f) Building supply store.

(g) Business/financial services office.

(h) Conference center.

(i) Dance or martial arts studio.

(j) Data processing/call center.

(k) Deli.

(l) Dry cleaners (retail).

(m) Employment service.

(n) Fitness center.

(o) Greenhouse (commercial).

(p) Gymnastics center.

(q) Health spa.

(r) Hotel/motel.

(s) Ice cream shop.

(t) Investment firm.

(u) Photographic studio.

(v) Print shop/copy center.

(w) Radio/TV station.

(x) Restaurant.

(y) Self-service laundry.

(z) Shoe repair/tailor shop.

(aa) Tanning salon.

(bb) Veterinary office/animal clinic (without outdoor kennels).

(7) Industrial uses.

(a) Assembling facility.

(b) Boat/RV storage facility (outdoor).

(d) Lumber yard.

(e) Mini-warehouse self-storage facility.

(f) Packaging facility.

(g) Printing/publishing facility.

(h) Research and development facility.

(i) Tool and dye shop.

(j) Warehouse and distribution facility.

(k) Wholesale distribution facility.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) Meteorological tower.

(b) Sewage treatment plant.

(d) WECS/non-commercial.

(e) SES/medium-scale.

(3) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Airport.

(b) Airstrip (private).

(d) Library.

(e) Public bus/train terminal.

(4) Commercial uses.

(a) Auto repair and body shop.

(b) Automobile/motorcycle sales and service.

(d) Billiard room or arcade.

(e) Child care center.

(f) Firework sales.

(g) Kennel.

(h) Manufactured home sales.

(i) Microbrewery/brew-pub.

(j) Night club.

(k) Recreational vehicle sales and service.

(l) Shooting/archery range (indoor).

(m) Skating rink/swimming pool.

(n) Vehicle detailing/accessory shop.

(5) Industrial uses.

(a) Fabricational facility.

(b) Food & beverage production.

(D) Lot standards.

(1) Minimum lot area:1 acre.

(2) Maximum lot area:not applicable.

(3) Minimum lot width (measured at front setback/build-to line):250 feet.

(4) Maximum lot coverage (including all hard surfaces):75%.

(5) Minimum front yard setback - (measured from street right-of-way):50 feet.

(6) Minimum side yard setback - (measured from adjacent property line):25 feet.

(7) Minimum rear yard setback - (measured from rear property line):50 feet.

(8) Minimum living area per dwelling:not applicable.

(9) Minimum ground floor living area:not applicable.

(10) Maximum primary structures per lot: not applicable.

(11) Maximum height:50 feet.

Illustrative layout (does not reflect all requirements contained within this chapter).

(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5-07; Am. Ord. 2024-3A, passed 3- 4-24; Am. Ord. 2024-8B, passed 8- 6-24; Am. Ord. 2024-10D, passed 10-15-24)

Cross reference:

Development standards, see §§ 156.060 et seq.

Overlay districts, see §§ 156.040 et seq.

Procedures and permits, see §§ 156.100 et seq.

Sign standards, see §§ 156.085 et seq.

§ 156.036 INDUSTRIAL: LIGHT (IL).

(A) District summary. The "IL", Light Industrial zoning district is intended to provide locations for production, assembly, warehousing, research and development facilities, and similar land uses. This district is intended to accommodate only industrial uses that are completely contained within structures and do not involve the outdoor storage of materials or the release of potential environmental pollutants. This district should be used to support industrial retention and expansion in Hancock County.

(B) Permitted primary uses.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Agricultural uses.

(a) Crop processing and storage (materials produced on-site).

(b) Crop production.

(3) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) Communication service exchange.

(b) Meteorological tower.

(d) Water tower.

(e) WECS/micro.

(f) WECS/non-commercial.

(g) WECS/small.

(h) SES/small-scale.

(i) SES/large-scale, with approval of Overlay District.

(4) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Church or other place of worship.

(b) Heliport.

(d) Parking lot or structure (as a primary use).

(e) Police, fire, or rescue station.

(f) Trade or business school.

(5) Park uses.

(a) Nature preserve/center.

(6) Commercial uses.

(a) Administrative/professional office.

(b) Building finishes shop (paint, carpet, wallpaper, etc.).

(d) Business/financial services office.

(e) Conference center.

(f) Data processing/call center.

(g) Employment service.

(h) Investment firm.

(i) Print shop/copy center.

(j) Radio/TV station.

(k) Recreational vehicle sales and service.

(l) Vehicle detailing/accessory shop.

(7) Industrial uses.

(a) Assembly facility.

(b) Contractor's warehouse/storage facility.

(d) Mini-warehouse self-storage facility.

(e) Packaging facility.

(f) Printing/publishing facility.

(g) Research and development facility.

(h) Tool and dye shop.

(i) Warehouse and distribution facility.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Agriculture uses.

(a) Agricultural chemical sales, distribution, and storage.

(b) Farm co-op facility.

(d) Livestock raising and breeding.

(e) Seed sales, distribution, and storage.

(3) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) Sewage treatment plant.

(b) Telecommunications facility/tower.

(4) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Airport.

(b) Airstrip (private).

(d) Government facility (non-office).

(e) Government office.

(f) Penal or correctional institution.

(g) Public bus/train terminal.

(5) Commercial uses.

(a) Auto repair and body shop.

(b) Child care center.

(d) Manufactured home sales.

(e) Truck stop/travel center.

(6) Industrial uses.

(a) Boat/RV storage facility (outdoor).

(b) Fabrication facility.

(d) Manufacturing facility.

(e) Power generation facility (commercial).

(f) Semi-tractor/trailer storage.

(g) Truck freight terminal.

(h) Truck sales and service center.

(D) Lot standards.

(1) Minimum lot area:2 acres.

(2) Maximum lot area:not applicable.

(3) Minimum lot width (measured at front setback/build-to line): 125 feet.

(4) Maximum lot coverage (including all hard surfaces): 75%.

(5) Minimum front yard setback - (measured from street right-of-way): 50 feet.

(6) Minimum side yard setback - (measured from adjacent property line): 25 feet.

(7) Minimum rear yard setback - (measured from rear property line): 50 feet.

(8) Minimum living area per dwelling: not applicable.

(9) Minimum ground floor living area: not applicable.

(10) Maximum primary structures per lot: not applicable.

(11) Maximum height: 50 feet.

Illustrative layout (does not reflect all requirements contained within this chapter).

(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5-07; Am. Ord. 2024-3A, passed 3-4-24; Am. Ord. 2024-8B, passed 8-6-24; Am. Ord. 2024-10D, passed 10-15-24)

Cross reference:

Development standards, see §§ 156.060 et seq.

Overlay districts, see §§ 156.040 et seq.

Procedures and permits, see §§ 156.100 et seq.

Sign standards, see §§ 156.085 et seq.

§ 156.037 INDUSTRIAL: GENERAL (IG).

(A) District summary. The "IG", Industrial: General zoning district is intended to provide locations for general industrial manufacturing, production, assembly, warehousing, research and development facilities, and similar land uses. This district is intended to accommodate a variety of industrial uses in locations and under conditions that minimize land use conflicts. This district should be used to support industrial retention and expansion in Hancock County.

(B) Permitted primary uses.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Agricultural uses.

(a) Crop processing and storage (materials produced on-site).

(b) Grazing and pasture land.

(3) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) Communication service exchange.

(b) Meteorological tower.

(d) Water tower.

(e) WECS/micro.

(f) WECS/non-commercial.

(g) WECS/small.

(h) SES/small-scale.

(i) SES/large-scale, with approval of Overlay District.

(4) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Heliport.

(b) Medical clinic.

(d) Police, fire, or rescue station.

(e) Trade or business school.

(5) Park uses.

(a) Nature preserve/center.

(6) Commercial uses.

(a) Administrative/professional office.

(b) Conference center.

(d) Radio/TV station.

(7) Industrial uses.

(a) Agricultural products terminal.

(b) Assembly facility.

(d) Food and beverage production.

(e) Lumber yard.

(f) Manufacturing facility.

(g) Mini-warehouse self-storage facility.

(h) Packaging facility.

(i) Printing/publishing facility.

(j) Research and development facility.

(k) Tool and dye shop.

(l) Truck freight terminal.

(m) Warehouse and distribution facility.

(n) Wholesale distribution facility.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Agriculture uses.

(a) Agricultural chemical sales, distribution, and storage.

(b) Crop production.

(d) Farm equipment sales and service.

(e) Fertilizer sales, distribution and storage.

(f) Livestock auction/sales facility.

(g) Livestock raising and breeding.

(h) Nursery.

(i) Seed sales, distribution, and storage.

(j) Winery.

(3) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) Sewage treatment facility.

(b) Telecommunications facility/tower.

(4) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Airport.

(b) Airstrip (private).

(d) Government office.

(e) Penal or correctional institution.

(f) Public bus/train terminal.

(5) Commercial uses.

(a) Adult uses.

(b) Child care center.

(d) Motocross facility.

(e) Truck stop/travel center.

(6) Industrial uses.

(a) Animal and animal products processing.

(b) Boat/RV storage facility (outdoor).

(d) Concrete/asphalt production facility.

(e) Contractor's warehouse/storage facility.

(f) Explosive manufacturing and storage.

(g) Inoperable vehicle storage.

(h) Junk/scrap metal yard.

(i) Mineral extraction and processing.

(j) Petroleum and chemical processing and storage.

(k) Power generation facility (commercial).

(l) Refuse dump/transfer station.

(m) Sanitary landfill.

(n) Semi-tractor/trailer storage.

(o) Truck sales and service center.

(p) Waste incinerator.

(D) Lot standards.

(1) Minimum lot area: 5 acres.

(2) Maximum lot area: not applicable.

(3) Minimum lot width (measured at front setback/build-to line):1 25 feet.

(4) Maximum lot coverage (including all hard surfaces): 75%.

(5) Minimum front yard setback - (measured from street right-of-way): 100 feet.

(6) Minimum side yard setback - (measured from adjacent property line): 50 feet.

(7) Minimum rear yard setback - (measured from rear property line): 100 feet.

(8) Minimum living area per dwelling: not applicable.

(9) Minimum ground floor living area: not applicable.

(10) Maximum primary structures per lot: not applicable.

(11) Maximum height: 50 feet.

Illustrative layout (does not reflect all requirements contained within this chapter).

(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5- 07; Am. Ord. 2024-3A, passed 3-4-24; Am. Ord. 2024-8B, passed 8-6-24; Am. Ord. 2024-10D, passed 10-15-24)

Cross reference:

Development standards, see §§ 156.060 et seq.

Overlay districts, see §§ 156.040 et seq.

Procedures and permits, see §§ 156.100 et seq.

Sign standards, see §§ 156.085 et seq.

Hancock County Unincorporated
City Zoning Code

ZONING DISTRICTS

§ 156.020 ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS.

(1) Agricultural Zoning District

A - Agricultural

(2) Residential Zoning Districts

RR - Residential: Rural

R1.0 - Residential: 1.0

R2.5 - Residential: 2.5

R3.5 - Residential: 3.5

R5.0 - Residential: 5.0

RMH - Residential: Manufactured Home Park

RM - Residential: Multifamily

(3) Commercial Zoning Districts

CN - Commercial: Neighborhood

CC - Commercial: Community

CR - Commercial: Regional

(4) Institutional Zoning District

IN - Institutional

(5) Industrial Zoning Districts

IBP - Industrial: Business Park

IL - Industrial: Light

IG - Industrial: General

(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5-07)

Cross-reference:

Development standards, see §§ 156.060 et seq.

Overlay zoning, see §§ 156.040 et seq.

Planned unit developments, see §§ 156.050 et seq.

§ 156.021 LAND USES.

LAND USE MATRIX

PRIMARY LAND USE

P = Permitted Use

S = Special Exception Use

ZONING DISTRICT

R1.0

R2.5

R3.5

R5.0

RMH

IBP

Agriculture Uses

Agricultural chemical sales, distribution and storage

Agribusiness Type 1

Agribusiness Type 2

Animal stables (excluding kennels)

Crop processing and storage

Crop production

Farm (confined feeding)

Farm co-op facility

Farm equipment sales and service

Farmer's market

Fertilizer sales, distribution and storage

Grazing and pasture land

Livestock auction/sales facility

Livestock raising and breeding

Nursery

Seed sales, distribution and storage

Winery

Communications/Utilities Uses

Communication service exchange

Meteorological tower

Public wellfield/water treatment facility

SES/large-scale

SES/medium-scale

SES/micro-scale

SES/small-scale

Sewage treatment plant

Telecommunications facility/tower

Utility substation

Water tower

WECS/Micro

WECS/Non- commercial

WECS/Small

Residential Uses

Bed and breakfast facility

Boarding house

Child care home

Dwelling, multi-family (more than 2 dwelling units)

Dwelling, secondary (on upper floors of other use)

Dwelling, single-family (includes manuf. homes)

Dwelling, two-family

Group home

Manufactured home park

Nursing/assisted living facility

Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type I

Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type II

Residential facility for the mentally ill

Retirement facility

Institutional/Public Uses

Airport

Airstrip (private)

Animal shelter

Cemetery

Church or other place of worship

Community center

Commercial bus/train terminal

Fairgrounds

Funeral home

Government facility (non-office)

Government office

Heliport

Hospital/medical center

Institution for the developmentally disabled/mentally ill

Library

Lodge or private club

Medical clinic

Museum or gallery

Parking lot or structure (as a primary use)

Penal or correctional institution

Police, fire or rescue station

Post office

Public bus/train terminal

Residential treatment center

School (P - 12)

Trade or business school

University or college

Park Uses

Campground/RV park

Driving range (as a primary use)

Golf course and/or country club (including driving range)

Nature preserve/center

Park and Recreation Facility

Commercial Uses

Administrative/professional office

Adult uses

Antique shop

Apparel/footwear store

Art or photo gallery

Auction facility (excluding livestock)

Auto parts sales (without on-site repair)

Auto repair and body shop

Automobile/motorcycle sales, lease, service

Bakery (retail)

Bank/financial institution

Banquet or assembly hall

Bar

Barber/beauty shop

Billiard room or arcade

Bowling alley

Building finishes shop (paint, carpet, wallpaper, etc.)

Building supply store

Business/financial services office

Car wash

Child care center

Conference center

Convenient store (without gas station)

Craft/fabric store

Dance or martial arts studio

Data processing/call center

Deli

Department store

Dry cleaners, retail

Equipment sales and rental

Fireworks sales (permanent)

Fitness center

Flower shop

Garden shop

Gas station

Gift shop

Greenhouse (commercial)

Grocery store

Gymnastics center

Hardware store

Health spa

Home electronics/ appliance store

Home occupations

Hotel/motel

Ice cream shop

Investment firm

Jewelry store

Kennel

Liquor store

Manufactured home sales

Meat market

Medical/dental office

Microbrewery/brew- pub

Miniature golf course

Motocross facility

News dealer/bookstore

Night club

Office supply store

Oil change shop

Pet grooming establishment

Pet store

Pharmacy

Photographic studio

Print shop/copy center

Radio/TV station

Record/CD/musical instrument shop

Recreational vehicle sales and service

Repair services (small appliances, jewelry, alterations, etc.)

Restaurant

Retreat center

Riding stables

Seasonal hunting or fishing facility

Self-service laundry

Shoe repair/tailor shop

Shooting range (outdoor)

Shooting/archery range (indoor)

Shopping mall

Skating rink/swimming pool

Sporting goods shop

Stationary store

Supermarket

Tanning salon

Tattooing/body piercing establishment

Theater

Truck stop/travel center

Variety store

Vehicle detailing/ accessory shop

Veterinary office/ animal clinic (without outdoor kennels)

Video/music store

Industrial Uses

Agricultural products terminal

Animal and animal products processing

Assembly facility

Boat/RV storage facility (outdoor)

Bottle gas storage and distribution

Concrete/asphalt production facility

Contractor's storage yard

Contractor's warehouse

Explosive manufacturing and storage

Fabrication facility

P 1

Food and beverage production

Inoperable vehicle storage

Junk/scrap metal yard

Lumber yard

Manufacturing facility

P 1

Mineral extraction and processing

Mini-warehouse self- storage facility

Packaging facility

Petroleum and chemical processing and storage

Power generation facility (commercial)

Printing/publishing facility

Refuse dump/transfer station

Research and development facility

Sanitary landfill

Semi-tractor/trailer storage

Tool and dye shop

Truck freight terminal

Truck sales and service center

Warehouse and distribution facility

Waste incinerator

Wholesale distribution facility

1 Reference § 156.021(C) for supplemental land use standards.

2 Requires Overlay District approval.

(2) Outdoor storage. Permanent or temporary outdoor storage of equipment and/or materials shall not be allowed. All such storage shall be enclosed within a permanent structure.

Cross reference:

Administrative appeal applications, see § 156.104

§ 156.022 DISTRICT BOUNDARIES.

LOT STANDARDS
Zoning District	Min. Lot Area5	Max. Lot Area	Min. Lot Width	Max. Lot Coverage (all hard surfaces)	Min. Front Yard Setback1	Min. Side Yard Setback	Min. Rear Yard Setback	Min. Living Area	Min. Ground Floor Living Area	Max. # Primary Structures Per Lot	Max. Height
Agricultural Zoning District
A	1.5 acres (septic) 1 acre (sewer)	NA	125 ft.	25%	50 ft.	15 ft.	15 ft.	1,200 sq. ft.	40%	1 dwelling	40 ft.
Single-Family Residential Zoning Districts
RR	1.5 acres (septic) 1 acre (sewer)	NA	125 ft.4	35%	50 ft.	15 ft.	15 ft.	1,200 sq. ft.	60%	1 dwelling	40 ft.
R1.0	23,000 sq. ft.	NA	125 ft.4	35%	50 ft.	15 ft.	15 ft.	1,200 sq. ft.	40%	1 dwelling	35 ft.
R2.5	14,000 sq. ft.	NA	90 ft.4	35%	40 ft.	15 ft.	15 ft.	1,200 sq. ft.	40%	1 dwelling	35 ft.
R3.5	11,000 sq. ft.	NA	80 ft.4	40%	35 ft.	10 ft.	15 ft.	1,100 sq. ft.	40%	1 dwelling	35 ft.
R5.0	7,500 sq. ft.	NA	65 ft.4	45%	35 ft.	10 ft.	15 ft.	950sq. ft.	40%	1 dwelling	35 ft.
RMH	5 acres (park) 4, 000 sq. ft. (home)	NA	100 ft. (park) 30 ft. (home)	50%	50 ft. (lot) 15 ft. (home)	50 ft. (lot) 10 ft. (home)	50 ft. (lot) 10 ft. (home)	720 sq. ft.	100%	1 dwelling per site	35 ft.
Multi-Family Residential Zoning Districts
RM	4,000 sq. ft. per 1 BR 5,000 sq. ft. per 2 BR 6,000 sq. ft. per 3 BR	NA	100 ft.	75%	40 ft.2	50 ft.3	50 ft.	Average 1,000 sq. ft.	750 ft.	NA	45 ft.
Commercial Zoning Districts
CN	23,000 sq. ft.	100,000 sq. ft.	100 ft.	75%	20 ft.2	10 ft.3	20 ft.2	750 sq. ft.	NA	NA	45 ft.
CC	1 acre/ 43,560 sq. ft.	NA	125 ft.	75%	50 ft.2	15 ft.2	20 ft.2	500 sq. ft.	NA	NA	45 ft.
CR	2.5 acres	NA	150 ft.	75%	50 ft.2	15 ft.2	30 ft.2	750 sq. ft.	NA	NA	55 ft.
Institutional Zoning District
IN	1 acre	NA	100 ft.	50%	25 ft.2	50 ft.	NA	NA	NA	NA	50 ft.
IBP	1 acre	NA	250 ft.	75%	50 ft.2	25 ft.2	50 ft.2	NA	NA	NA	50 ft.
IL	2 acres	NA	125 ft.	75%	50 ft.2	25 ft.2	50 ft.2	NA	NA	NA	50 ft.
IG	5 acres	NA	125 ft.	75%	100 ft.2	50 ft.2	100 ft.2	NA	NA	NA	50 ft.

1 As measured from the right-of-way as designated in the Thoroughfare Plan.

2 Minimum building separation - 25 feet.

3 Additional buffer yard requirements may apply.

(B) General lot requirements. All lots shall comply with the following requirements consistent with the applicable lot standards:

(c) Tree size. Evergreen conifers must be a minimum of two feet in height, measured from the top of the root ball when planted. The separation between trees shall not exceed eight feet on center.

(e) Maintenance. All landscape materials must be properly maintained and kept in a neat and orderly appearance, free from all debris and refuse.

1. All plant material that, in the opinion of the Planning Director, is unhealthy or dead shall be replaced by the end of the next spring or fall planting season.

2. Landscape materials are intended to grow, spread and mature over time. Pruning, limbing-up, topping and other growth-inhibiting measures may only be used to ensure the public safety.

(f) Qualifying trees and shrubs. Refer to the evergreen tree and shrub species tables in § 156.075 for the list of qualifying trees and shrubs.

Cross-reference:

Nonconformities, see §§ 156.090 et seq.

§ 156.023 AGRICULTURAL (A).

(B) Permitted primary uses.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Agricultural uses.

(a) Animal stables (excluding kennels).

(b) Crop processing and storage (materials produced onsite).

(d) Farm (confined feeding).

(e) Grazing and pasture land.

(f) Livestock raising and breeding.

(g) Nursery.

(h) Winery.

(3) Residential uses.

(a) Dwelling, single-family (includes manufactured homes).

(b) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type I.

(4) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) Meteorological tower.

(b) Public wellfield/water treatment facility.

(d) WECS/micro.

(e) WECS/non-commercial.

(f) WECS/small.

(g) SES/small-scale.

(h) SES/large-scale, with the approval of Overlay District.

(5) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Animal shelter.

(b) Cemetery.

(d) Library.

(e) Police, fire, or rescue station.

(6) Park uses.

(a) Golf course and/or country club (including driving range).

(b) Nature preserve/center.

(7) Industrial uses.

(a) Agricultural products terminal.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Agricultural uses.

(a) Agricultural chemical sales, distribution, and storage.

(b) Farm co-op facility.

(d) Farmer’s market (for sale of products grown off-site).

(e) Fertilizer sales, distribution, and storage.

(f) Livestock auction/sales facility.

(g) Seed sales, distribution, and storage.

(3) Residential uses.

(a) Bed and breakfast facility.

(b) Boarding house.

(d) Group home.

(e) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type II.

(f) Residential facility for the mentally ill.

(g) Retirement facility.

(4) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) Sewage treatment plant.

(b) Telecommunications facility/tower.

(5) Park uses.

(a) Campground/RV park.

(6) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Airstrip (private).

(b) Church or other place of worship.

(d) Government office.

(e) Heliport.

(f) Hospital/medical center.

(g) Penal or correctional institution.

(h) School (P-12).

(7) Commercial uses.

(a) Greenhouse (commercial).

(b) Health spa.

(d) Kennel.

(e) Retreat center.

(f) Riding stables.

(g) Seasonal hunting or fishing facility.

(h) Shooting range (outdoor).

(i) Truck stop/travel center.

(j) Veterinary office/animal clinic.

(8) Industrial uses.

(a) Mineral extraction and processing.

(b) Power generation facility (commercial).

(D) Lot standards.

(1) Minimum lot area: 43,000 square feet.

(2) Maximum lot area: not applicable.

(3) Minimum lot width (measured at front setback/build-to line): 125 feet.

(4) Maximum lot coverage (including all hard surfaces): 25%.

(5) Minimum front yard setback - (measured from street right-of-way): 50 ft.

(6) Minimum side yard setback - (measured from property line): 15 ft.

(7) Minimum rear yard setback - (measured from rear property line): 15 ft.

(8) Minimum living area per dwelling: 1,200 square feet.

(9) Minimum ground floor living area: 1,200 square feet.

(10) Maximum primary structures per lot: 1 dwelling.

(11) Maximum height: 40 feet.

Illustrative layout (does not reflect all requirements contained within this chapter).

(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5-07; Am. Ord. 2009-2A, passed 2-2-09; Am. Ord. 2024-3A, passed 3-4-24; Am. Ord. 2024-8B, passed 8-6-24; Am. Ord. 2024-10D, passed 10-15-24)

Cross-reference:

Development standards, see §§ 156.060 et seq.

Overlay districts, see §§ 156.040 et seq.

Sign standards, see §§ 156.085 et seq.

§ 156.024 RESIDENTIAL: RURAL (RR).

(B) Permitted primary uses.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Agricultural uses.

(a) Crop production.

(b) Grazing and pasture land.

(3) Residential uses.

(a) Dwelling, single-family (includes manufactured homes).

(b) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type I.

(4) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) Public wellfield/water treatment facility.

(b) WECS/micro.

(d) SES/small-scale.

(e) SES/large-scale, with approval of Overlay District.

(5) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Library.

(6) Park uses.

(a) Golf course and/or country club (including driving range).

(b) Nature preserve/center.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Agricultural uses.

(a) Animal stables (excluding kennels).

(b) Winery.

(3) Residential uses.

(a) Bed and breakfast facility.

(b) Boarding house.

(d) Group home.

(e) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type II.

(f) Residential facility for the mentally ill.

(g) Retirement facility.

(4) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) Meteorological tower.

(b) Sewage treatment facility.

(d) Water tower.

(e) WECS/non-commercial.

(f) SES/medium-scale.

(5) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Airstrip (private).

(b) Cemetery.

(d) Community center.

(e) Government facility (non-office).

(f) Government office.

(g) Heliport.

(h) Police, fire, or rescue station.

(i) School (P-12).

(6) Commercial uses.

(a) Home occupations.

(b) Kennel.

(d) Riding stables.

(e) Seasonal hunting or fishing facility.

(f) Shooting range (outdoor).

(D) Lot standards.

(1) Minimum lot area:

(a) Two acres (87,120 square feet) - if septic.

(b) One acre (43,560 square feet) - if sewer.

(2) Maximum lot area: not applicable.

(3) Minimum lot width (measured at front setback/build-to line): 125 feet.

(4) Maximum lot coverage (including all hard surfaces): 35%.

(5) Minimum front yard setback - (measured from street right-of-way): 50 feet.

(6) Minimum side yard setback - (measured from property line): 15 feet.

(7) Minimum rear yard setback - (measured from rear property line): 15 feet.

(8) Minimum living area per dwelling: 1,200 square feet.

(9) Minimum ground floor living area: 60%.

(10) Maximum primary structures per lot: 1 dwelling.

(11) Maximum height: 40 feet.

Illustrative layout (does not reflect all requirements contained within this chapter).

(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5-07; Am. Ord. 2009-2A, passed 2-2-09; Am. Ord. 2024-3A, passed 3-4-24; Am. Ord. 2024-8B, passed 8-6-24)

Cross-reference:

Development standards, see §§ 156.060 et seq.

Overlay districts, see §§ 156.040 et seq.

Sign standards, see §§ 156.085 et seq.

§ 156.025 RESIDENTIAL: 1.0 (R1.0).

(B) Permitted primary uses.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Agricultural uses.

(a) Crop production.

(b) Grazing and pasture land.

(3) Residential uses.

(a) Dwelling, single-family (includes manufactured homes).

(b) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type I.

(4) Park uses.

(a) Golf course and/or country club (including driving range).

(b) Nature preserve/center.

(5) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Library.

(6) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) SES/small-scale.

(b) SES/large-scale, with approval of Overlay District.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Residential uses.

(a) Child care home.

(b) Group home.

(d) Residential facility for the mentally ill.

(e) Retirement facility.

(3) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) Meteorological tower.

(b) Sewage treatment plant.

(d) Water tower.

(e) WECS/micro.

(f) WECS/small.

(g) SES/medium-scale.

(4) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Cemetery.

(b) Church or other place of worship.

(d) Government facility (non-office).

(e) Government office.

(f) Police, fire, or rescue station.

(g) School (P-12).

(5) Commercial uses.

(a) Home occupations.

(b) Kennel.

(D) Lot standards.

(1) Minimum lot area: 23,000 square feet.

(2) Maximum lot area: not applicable.

(3) Minimum lot width (measured at front setback/build-to line): 125 feet.

(4) Maximum lot coverage (including all hard surfaces): 35%.

(5) Minimum front yard setback - (measured from street right-of-way): 50 feet.

(6) Minimum side yard setback - (measured from adjacent property line): 15 feet.

(7) Minimum rear yard setback - (measured from rear property line): 15 feet.

(8) Minimum living area per dwelling: 1,200 square feet.

(9) Minimum ground floor living area: 40%.

(10) Maximum primary structures per lot: 1 dwelling.

(11) Maximum height: 35 feet.

Illustrative layout (does not reflect all requirements contained within this chapter).

(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5-07; Am. Ord. 2009-2A, passed 2-2-09; Am. Ord. 2024-3A, passed 3-4-24; Am. Ord. 2024-8B, passed 8-6-24)

Cross-reference:

Development standards, see §§ 156.060 et seq.

Overlay districts, see §§ 156.040 et seq.

Sign standards, see §§ 156.085 et seq.

§ 156.026 RESIDENTIAL: 2.5 (R2.5).

(B) Permitted primary uses.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Residential uses.

(a) Dwelling, single-family (includes manufactured homes).

(b) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type I.

(3) Park uses.

(a) Golf course and/or country club (including driving range).

(b) Nature preserve/center.

(4) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Library.

(5) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) SES/small-scale.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Residential uses.

(a) Child care home.

(b) Dwelling, two-family.

(d) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type II.

(e) Residential facility for the mentally ill.

(f) Retirement facility.

(3) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) Meteorological tower.

(b) Sewage treatment plant.

(d) Water tower.

(e) WECS/micro.

(f) WECS/small.

(4) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Church or other place of worship.

(b) Community center.

(d) Government office.

(e) Police, fire, or rescue station.

(f) School (P-12).

(5) Commercial uses.

(a) Home occupations.

(b) Kennel.

(D) Lot standards.

(1) Minimum lot area: 14,000 square feet.

(2) Maximum lot area: not applicable.

(3) Minimum lot width (measured at front setback/build-to line): 90 feet.

(4) Maximum lot coverage (including all hard surfaces): 35%.

(5) Minimum front yard setback - (measured from street right-of-way): 40 feet.

(6) Minimum side yard setback - (measured from adjacent property line): 15 feet.

(7) Minimum rear yard setback - (measured from rear property line): 15 feet.

(8) Minimum living area per dwelling: 1,200 square feet.

(9) Minimum ground floor living area: 40%.

(10) Maximum primary structures per lot: 1 dwelling.

(11) Maximum height: 35 feet.

Illustrative layout (does not reflect all requirements contained within this chapter).

(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5-07; Am. Ord. 2009-2A, passed 2-2-09; Am. Ord. 2024-3A, passed 3-4-24)

Cross-reference:

Development standards, see §§ 156.060 et seq.

Overlay districts, see §§ 156.040 et seq.

Sign standards, see §§ 156.085 et seq.

§ 156.027 RESIDENTIAL: 3.5 (R3.5).

(B) Permitted primary uses.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Residential uses.

(a) Dwelling, single-family (includes manufactured homes).

(b) Dwelling, two-family.

(3) Park uses.

(a) Golf course and/or country club (including driving range).

(b) Nature preserve/center.

(4) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Library.

(5) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) SES/small-scale.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Residential uses.

(a) Child care home.

(b) Group home.

(d) Residential facility for the mentally ill.

(e) Retirement facility.

(3) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) Sewage treatment plant.

(b) Telecommunications facility/tower.

(d) WECS/micro.

(e) WECS/small.

(4) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Church or other place of worship.

(b) Community center.

(d) Government office.

(e) Police, fire, or rescue station.

(f) School (P-12).

(5) Commercial uses.

(a) Home occupations.

(b) Kennel.

(D) Lot standards.

(1) Minimum lot area: 11,000 square feet.

(2) Maximum lot area: not applicable.

(3) Minimum lot width (measured at front setback/build-to line): 80 feet.

(4) Maximum lot coverage (including all hard surfaces): 40%.

(5) Minimum front yard setback - (measured from street right-of-way): 35 feet.

(6) Minimum side yard setback - (measured from adjacent property line): 10 feet.

(7) Minimum rear yard setback - (measured from rear property line): 15 feet.

(8) Minimum living area per dwelling: 1,100 square feet.

(9) Minimum ground floor living area: 40%.

(10) Maximum primary structures per lot: 1 dwelling.

(11) Maximum height: 35 feet.

Illustrative layout (does not reflect all requirements contained within this chapter).

(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5-07; Am. Ord. 2009-2A, passed 2-2-09; Am. Ord. 2024-3A, passed 3-4-24)

Cross-reference:

Development standards, see §§ 156.060 et seq.

Overlay districts, see §§ 156.040 et seq.

Sign standards, see §§ 156.085 et seq.

§ 156.028 RESIDENTIAL: 5.0 (R5.0).

(B) Permitted primary uses.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Residential uses.

(a) Dwelling, single-family (includes manufactured homes).

(b) Dwelling, two-family.

(3) Park uses.

(a) Golf course and/or country club (including driving range).

(b) Nature preserve/center.

(4) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Library.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Residential uses.

(a) Child care home.

(b) Group home.

(d) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type II.

(e) Residential facility for the mentally ill.

(f) Retirement facility.

(3) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) Sewage treatment facility.

(b) Telecommunications facility/tower.

(d) WECS/micro.

(e) WECS/small.

(f) SES/small-scale.

(4) Commercial uses.

(a) Home occupations.

(b) Kennel.

(5) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Church or other place of worship.

(b) Community center.

(d) Government office.

(e) Police, fire, or rescue station.

(f) Public bus/train terminal.

(g) School (P-12).

(D) Lot standards.

(1) Minimum lot area: 7,500 square feet.

(2) Maximum lot area: not applicable.

(3) Minimum lot width (measured at front setback/build-to line): 65 feet.

(4) Maximum lot coverage (including all hard surfaces): 45%.

(5) Minimum front yard setback - (measured from street right-of-way): 35 feet.

(6) Minimum side yard setback - (measured from adjacent property line): 10 feet.

(7) Minimum rear yard setback - (measured from rear property line): 15 feet.

(8) Minimum living area per dwelling: 950 square feet.

(9) Minimum ground floor living area: 40%.

(10) Maximum primary structures per lot: 1 dwelling.

(11) Maximum height: 35 feet.

Illustrative layout (does not reflect all requirements contained within this chapter).

(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5-07; Am. Ord. 2009-2A, passed 2-2-09; Am. Ord. 2024-3A, passed 3-4-24)

Cross-reference:

Development standards, see §§ 156.060 et seq.

Overlay districts, see §§ 156.040 et seq.

Sign standards, see §§ 156.085 et seq.

§ 156.029 RESIDENTIAL: MANUFACTURED HOME PARK (RMH).

(B) Permitted primary uses.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Residential uses.

(a) Dwelling, single-family (includes manufactured homes).

(b) Manufactured home park.

(3) Park uses.

(a) Golf course and/or country club (including driving range).

(b) Nature preserve/center.

(4) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Library.

(5) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) SES/small-scale.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Residential uses.

(a) Child care home.

(b) Group home.

(d) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type II.

(e) Residential facility for the mentally ill.

(f) Retirement facility.

(3) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) Sewage treatment facility.

(b) Telecommunications facility/tower.

(d) WECS/micro.

(e) WECS/small.

(4) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Church or other place of worship.

(b) Community center.

(d) Government office.

(e) Police, fire, or rescue station.

(f) School (P-12).

(5) Commercial uses.

(a) Home occupations.

(D) Lot standards.

(1) Minimum lot area:

(a) Five acres - for the park as a whole.

(b) Four thousand square feet - for each home site.

(2) Maximum lot area: not applicable.

(3) Minimum lot width (measured at front setback/build-to line):

(a) One hundred feet - for the park as a whole.

(b) Thirty feet - for each home site.

(4) Maximum lot coverage (including all hard surfaces): 50%.

(5) Minimum front yard setback:

(a) Fifty feet - measured from right-of-way.

(b) Fifteen feet (home) - measured from edge of pavement of internal roads.

(6) Minimum side yard setback - (measured from adjacent property/lot line):

(a) Fifty feet - from all properties outside the park.

(b) Ten feet - from other park home sites, facilities, or common areas.

(7) Minimum rear yard setback - (measured from rear property line):

(a) Fifty feet - from all properties outside the park.

(b) Ten feet - from other park home sites, facilities, or common areas.

(8) Minimum living area per dwelling: 720 square feet.

(9) Minimum ground floor living area: 100%.

(10) Maximum primary structures per lot: 1 dwelling.

(11) Maximum height: 35 feet.

Illustrative layout (does not reflect all requirements contained within this chapter).

(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5-07; Am. Ord. 2009-2A, passed 2-2-09; Am. Ord. 2024-3A, passed 3-4-24)

Cross-reference:

Development standards, see §§ 156.060 et seq.

Overlay districts, see §§ 156.040 et seq.

Procedures and permits, see §§ 156.100 et seq.

Sign standards, see §§ 156.085 et seq.

§ 156.030 RESIDENTIAL: MULTIFAMILY (RM).

(B) Permitted primary uses.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Residential uses.

(a) Dwelling, multi-family (more than two dwelling units).

(b) Dwelling, two-family.

(d) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type I.

(3) Park uses.

(a) Golf course and/or country club (including driving range).

(b) Nature preserve/center.

(4) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Library.

(5) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) SES/small-scale.

(b) SES/large-scale, with approval of Overlay District.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Residential uses.

(a) Bed and breakfast facility.

(b) Boarding house.

(d) Group home.

(e) Nursing/assisted living facility.

(f) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type II.

(g) Residential facility for the mentally ill.

(3) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) Sewage treatment facility.

(b) Telecommunications facility/tower.

(d) WECS/micro.

(e) WECS/non-commercial.

(f) WECS/small.

(g) SES/medium-scale.

(4) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Church or other place of worship.

(b) Community center.

(d) Government office.

(e) Police, fire, or rescue station.

(f) Public bus/train terminal.

(g) School (P-12).

(5) Commercial uses.

(a) Child care center.

(b) Home occupations.

(D) Lot standards.

(1) Minimum lot area:

(a) Four thousand square feet per one bedroom.

(b) Five thousand square feet per two bedroom.

(2) Maximum lot area: not applicable.

(3) Minimum lot width (measured for allowable project frontage): 100 feet.

(4) Maximum lot coverage (including all hard surfaces): 75%.

(5) Minimum front yard setback - (measured from street right-of-way): 40 feet.

(6) Minimum side yard setback - (measured from adjacent property/lot line): 50 feet.

(7) Minimum rear yard setback - (measured from rear property line): 50 feet.

(8) Minimum living area per dwelling: average 1,000 square feet.

(9) Minimum ground floor living area: 750 feet.

(10) Maximum primary structures per lot: not applicable.

(11) Maximum height: 45 feet.

(12) Maximum building separation: 25 feet.

Illustrative layout (does not reflect all requirements contained within this chapter).

(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5-07; Am. Ord. 2009-2A, passed 2-2-09; Am. Ord. 2024-3A, passed 3-4-24; Am. Ord. 2024-8B, passed 8-6-24)

Cross-reference:

Development standards, see §§ 156.060 et seq.

Overlay districts, see §§ 156.040 et seq.

Procedures and permits, see §§ 156.100

Sign standards, see §§ 156.085 et seq.

§ 156.031 COMMERCIAL: NEIGHBORHOOD (CN).

(B) Permitted primary uses.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Agricultural uses.

(a) Farmer’s market.

(3) Residential uses.

(a) Dwelling, secondary (on upper floors).

(b) Dwelling, two-family.

(4) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Library.

(b) Police, fire, or rescue station.

(5) Park uses.

(a) Nature preserve/center.

(b) Park and/or playgrounds.

(6) Commercial uses.

(a) Administrative/professional office.

(b) Antique shop.

(d) Art or photo gallery.

(e) Bakery (retail).

(f) Bank/financial institution.

(g) Barber/beauty shop.

(h) Business/financial services office.

(i) Child care center.

(j) Convenience store (without gas station).

(k) Craft/fabric store.

(l) Dance or martial arts studio.

(m) Deli.

(n) Dry cleaners (retail).

(o) Employment service.

(p) Flower shop.

(q) Gift shop.

(r) Grocery store.

(s) Health spa.

(t) Ice cream shop.

(u) Investment firm.

(v) Jewelry store.

(w) Meat market

(x) News dealer/bookstore.

(y) Office supply store.

(z) Pharmacy.

(aa) Photographic studio.

(bb) Print shop/dopy center.

(cc) Record/CD/musical instrument shop.

(dd) Repair services (small appliances, jewelry, alterations, etc.).

(ee) Restaurant.

(ff) Self-service laundry.

(gg) Shoe repair/tailor shop.

(hh) Stationery shop.

(ii) Tanning salon.

(jj) Theater.

(kk) Veterinary office/animal clinic (without outdoor kennels).

(ll) Video/music store.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Agriculture uses.

(a) Nursery.

(b) Winery.

(3) Residential uses.

(a) Boarding house.

(b) Bed and breakfast facility.

(d) Dwelling, multi-family (more than two dwelling units).

(e) Nursing/assisted living facility.

(f) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type II.

(g) Residential facility for the mentally ill.

(h) Retirement facility.

(4) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) Meteorological tower.

(b) Sewage treatment facility.

(d) Water tower.

(e) WECS/micro.

(f) WECS/non-commercial.

(g) WECS/small.

(h) SES/small-scale

(i) SES/medium-scale.

(5) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Community center.

(b) Church or other place of worship.

(d) Government facility (non-office).

(e) Government office.

(f) Lodge or private club.

(g) Medical clinic.

(h) Museum or gallery.

(i) Parking lot or structure (as a primary use).

(j) Post office.

(k) School (P-12).

(l) Trade or business school.

(m) Public bus/train terminal.

(6) Commercial uses.

(a) Banquet or assembly hall.

(b) Bar.

(d) Bowling alley.

(e) Building finishes shop (paint, carpet, wallpaper, etc.).

(f) Fitness center.

(g) Garden shop.

(h) Gas station.

(i) Gymnastics center.

(j) Hardware store.

(k) Home electronics/appliance store.

(l) Home occupations.

(m) Hotel/motel.

(n) Liquor store.

(o) Medical/dental office.

(p) Microbrewery/brew-pub.

(q) Miniature golf course.

(r) Oil change shop.

(s) Pet store.

(t) Radio/TV station.

(u) Retreat center.

(v) Sporting goods shop.

(w) Supermarket.

(x) Variety store.

(D) Lot standards.

(1) Minimum lot area: 23,000 square feet.

(2) Maximum lot area:100,000 square feet.

(3) Minimum lot width (measured at front setback/build-to line): 100 feet.

(4) Maximum lot coverage (including all hard surfaces): 75%.

(5) Minimum front yard setback - (measured from street right-of-way):20 feet.

(6) Minimum side yard setback - (measured from adjacent property line):10 feet.

(7) Minimum rear yard setback - (measured from rear property line):20 feet.

(8) Minimum living area per dwelling:750 square feet.

(9) Minimum ground floor living area:not applicable.

(10) Maximum primary structures per lot: not applicable.

(11) Maximum height: 45 feet.

Illustrative layout (does not reflect all requirements contained within this chapter).

(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5-07; Am. Ord. 2009-2A, passed 2-2-09; Am. Ord. 2024-3A, passed 3-4-24)

Cross- reference:

Development standards, see §§ 156.060 et seq.

Overlay districts, see §§ 156.040 et seq.

Procedures and permits, see §§ 156.100 et seq.

Sign standards, see §§ 156.085 et seq.

§ 156.032 COMMERCIAL: COMMUNITY (CC).

(B) Permitted primary uses.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Agricultural uses.

(a) Farmer's market.

(b) Nursery.

(3) Residential uses.

(a) Dwelling, secondary (on upper floors).

(b) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type I.

(4) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Church or other place of worship.

(b) Community center.

(d) Funeral home.

(e) Government facility (non-office).

(f) Government office.

(g) Hospital/medical center.

(h) Library.

(i) Lodge or private club.

(j) Medical clinic.

(k) Parking lot or structure (as a primary use).

(l) Police, fire, or rescue station.

(m) Trade or business school.

(5) Park uses.

(a) Golf course and/or country club (including driving range).

(b) Nature preserve/center.

(6) Commercial uses.

(a) Administrative/professional office.

(b) Antique shop.

(d) Art or photo gallery.

(e) Auto parts sales (without on-site repair).

(f) Auto repair and body shop.

(g) Automobile/motorcycle sales and service.

(h) Bakery (retail).

(i) Bank/financial institution.

(j) Banquet or assembly hall.

(k) Barber/beauty shop.

(l) Bowling alley.

(m) Building finishes shop (paint, carpet, wallpaper, etc.).

(n) Business/financial services office.

(o) Car wash.

(p) Child care center.

(q) Conference center.

(r) Convenience store (without gas station).

(s) Craft/fabric store.

(t) Dance or martial arts studio.

(u) Data processing/call center.

(v) Deli.

(w) Department store.

(x) Dry cleaners (retail).

(y) Employment service.

(z) Fitness center.

(aa) Flower shop.

(bb) Garden shop.

(cc) Gas station.

(dd) Gift shop.

(ee) Greenhouse (commercial).

(ff) Grocery store.

(gg) Gymnastics center.

(hh) Hardware store.

(ii) Health spa.

(jj) Ice cream shop.

(kk) Investment firm.

(ll) Jewelry store.

(mm) Liquor store.

(nn) Meat market.

(oo) Medical/dental office.

(pp) Microbrewery/brew-pub.

(qq) Miniature golf course.

(rr) News dealer/bookstore.

(ss) Night club.

(tt) Office supply store.

(uu) Oil change shop.

(vv) Pet store.

(ww) Pharmacy.

(xx) Photographic studio.

(yy) Print shop/copy center.

(zz) Radio/TV station.

(aaa) Record/CD/musical instrument shop.

(bbb) Repair services (small appliances, jewelry, alterations, etc.).

(ccc) Restaurant.

(ddd) Self-service laundry.

(eee) Shoe repair/tailor shop.

(fff) Skating rink/swimming pool.

(ggg) Sporting goods shop.

(hhh) Stationery shop.

(iii) Tanning salon.

(jjj) Theater.

(kkk) Variety store.

(lll) Vehicle detailing/accessory shop.

(mmm) Veterinary office/animal clinic (without outdoor kennels).

(nnn) Video/music store.

(7) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) WECS/micro.

(b) WECS/small.

(d) SES/large-scale, with approval of Overlay District.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Residential uses.

(a) Bed and breakfast facility.

(b) Boarding house.

(d) Nursing/assisted living facility.

(e) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type II.

(f) Residential facility for the mentally ill.

(g) Retirement facility.

(3) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) Communications service exchange.

(b) Meteorological tower.

(d) Telecommunications facility/tower.

(e) Utility substation.

(f) Water tower.

(g) WECS/non-commercial.

(h) SES/medium-scale.

(4) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Commercial bus/train terminal.

(b) Institution for the developmentally disabled/mentally ill.

(d) Post office.

(e) School (P-12).

(f) University or college.

(g) Public bus/train terminal.

(5) Park uses.

(a) Driving range (as a primary use).

(6) Commercial uses.

(a) Auction facility (excluding livestock).

(b) Bar.

(d) Building supply store.

(e) Fireworks sales (permanent).

(f) Home electronics/appliance store.

(g) Retreat center.

(h) Shopping mall.

(i) Supermarket.

(D) Lot standards.

(1) Minimum lot area:1 acre.

(2) Maximum lot area:not applicable.

(3) Minimum lot width (measured at front setback/build-to line): 125 feet.

(4) Maximum lot coverage (including all hard surfaces): 75%.

(5) Minimum front yard setback - (measured from street right-of-way):50 feet.

(6) Minimum side yard setback - (measured from adjacent property line):15 feet.

(7) Minimum rear yard setback - (measured from rear property line):20 feet.

(8) Minimum living area per dwelling:500 square feet.

(9) Minimum ground floor living area:not applicable.

(10) Maximum primary structures per lot: not applicable.

(11) Maximum height: 45 feet.

Illustrative layout (does not reflect all requirements contained within this chapter).

(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5-07; Am. Ord. 2009-2A, passed 2- 2-09; Am. Ord. 2024-3A, passed 3-4-24; Am. Ord. 2024-8B, passed 8-6- 24)

Cross-reference:

Development standards, see §§ 156.060 et seq.

Overlay districts, see §§ 156.040 et seq.

Procedures and permits, see §§ 156.100 et seq.

Sign standards, see §§ 156.085 et seq.

§ 156.033 COMMERCIAL: REGIONAL (CR).

(B) Permitted primary uses.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Agricultural uses.

(a) Farm equipment sales and service.

(b) Farmer's market.

(d) Winery.

(3) Residential uses.

(a) Dwelling, secondary (on upper floors).

(b) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type I.

(4) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Cemetery.

(b) Church or other place of worship.

(d) Funeral home.

(e) Government facility (non-office).

(f) Government office.

(g) Hospital/medical center.

(h) Library.

(i) Lodge or private club.

(j) Medical clinic.

(k) Parking lot or structure (as a primary use).

(l) Police, fire, or rescue station.

(m) Trade or business school.

(5) Park uses.

(a) Golf course and/or country club (including driving range).

(b) Nature preserve/center.

(6) Commercial uses.

(a) Administrative/professional office.

(b) Antique shop.

(d) Art or photo gallery.

(e) Auction facility (excluding livestock).

(f) Auto parts sales (without on-site repair).

(g) Auto repair and body shop.

(h) Automobile/motorcycle sales and service.

(j) Bank/financial institution.

(k) Banquet or assembly hall.

(l) Bar.

(m) Barber/beauty shop.

(n) Billiard room or arcade.

(o) Bowling alley.

(p) Building finishes shop (paint, carpet, wallpaper, etc.).

(q) Building supply store.

(r) Business/financial services office.

(s) Car wash.

(t) Child care center.

(u) Conference center.

(v) Convenience store (without gas station).

(w) Craft/fabric store.

(x) Dance or martial arts studio.

(y) Data processing/call center.

(z) Deli.

(aa) Department store.

(bb) Dry cleaners (retail).

(cc) Employment service.

(dd) Fitness center.

(ee) Flower shop.

(ff) Garden shop.

(gg) Gas station.

(hh) Gift shop.

(ii) Greenhouse (commercial).

(jj) Grocery store.

(kk) Gymnastics center.

(ll) Hardware store.

(mm) Health spa.

(nn) Home electronics/appliance store.

(oo) Hotel/motel.

(pp) Ice cream shop.

(qq) Investment firm.

(rr) Jewelry store.

(ss) Liquor store.

(tt) Meat market.

(uu) Medical/dental office.

(vv) Microbrewery/brew-pub.

(ww) Miniature golf course.

(xx) News dealer/bookstore.

(yy) Night club.

(zz) Office supply store.

(aaa) Oil change shop.

(bbb) Pet store.

(ccc) Pharmacy.

(ddd) Photographic studio.

(eee) Print shop/copy center.

(fff) Radio/TV station.

(ggg) Record/CD/musical instrument shop.

(hhh) Recreational vehicle sales and service.

(iiii) Repair services (small appliances, jewelry, alterations, etc.).

(jjj) Restaurant.

(kkk) Retreat center.

(lll) Self-service laundry.

(mmm)Shoe repair/tailor shop.

(nnn) Shopping mall.

(ooo) Skating rink/swimming pool.

(ppp) Sporting goods shop.

(qqq) Stationery shop.

(rrr) Supermarket.

(sss) Tanning salon.

(ttt) Theater.

(uuu) Variety store.

(vvv) Vehicle detailing/accessory shop.

(www) Veterinary office/animal clinic (without outdoor kennels).

(xxx) Video/music store.

(7) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) WECS/micro.

(b) WECS/small.

(d) SES/large-scale, with approval of Overlay District.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Residential uses.

(a) Bed and breakfast facility.

(b) Boarding house.

(d) Nursing/assisted living facility.

(e) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type II.

(f) Residential facility for the mentally ill.

(g) Retirement facility.

(3) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) Communications service exchange.

(b) Meteorological tower.

(d) Telecommunications facility/tower.

(e) Utility substation.

(f) Water tower.

(g) WECS/non-commercial.

(h) SES/medium-scale.

(4) Park uses.

(a) Driving range (as a primary use).

(5) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Animal shelter.

(b) Commercial bus/train terminal.

(d) Museum or gallery.

(e) Post office.

(f) Public bus/train terminal.

(g) School (P-12).

(h) University or college.

(6) Commercial uses.

(a) Fireworks sales (permanent).

(b) Kennel.

(d) Riding stables.

(e) Seasonal hunting or fishing facility.

(f) Shooting range (outdoor).

(g) Shooting/archery range (indoor).

(h) Truck stop/travel center.

(7) Industrial uses.

(a) Lumber yard.

(b) Tool and dye shop.

(D) Lot standards.

(1) Minimum lot area:2.5 acre.

(2) Maximum lot area:not applicable.

(3) Minimum lot width (measured at front setback/build-to line): 150 feet.

(4) Maximum lot coverage (including all hard surfaces): 75%.

(5) Minimum front yard setback - (measured from street right-of-way):50 feet.

(6) Minimum side yard setback - (measured from adjacent property line):15 feet.

(7) Minimum rear yard setback - (measured from rear property line):30 feet.

(8) Minimum living area per dwelling:750 square feet.

(9) Minimum ground floor living area:not applicable.

(10) Maximum primary structures per lot: not applicable.

(11) Maximum height: 55 feet.

Illustrative layout (does not reflect all requirements contained within this chapter).

(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5- 07; Am. Ord. 2009- 2A, passed 2-2-09; Am. Ord. 2024-3A, passed 3-4-24; Am. Ord. 2024-8B, passed 8-6-24)

Cross-reference:

Development standards, see §§ 156.060 et seq.

Overlay districts, see §§ 156.040 et seq.

Procedures and permits, see §§ 156.100 et seq.

Sign standards, see §§ 156.085 et seq.

§ 156.034 INSTITUTIONAL (IN).

(B) Permitted primary uses.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Agricultural uses.

(a) Farmer’s market.

(3) Residential uses.

(a) Nursing/assisted living facility.

(b) Residential facility for the developmentally disabled type I.

(d) Residential facility for the mentally ill.

(e) Retirement facility.

(4) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) Communication service exchange.

(b) Public wellfield/water treatment facility.

(d) SES/small-scale.

(e) SES/large-scale, with approval of Overlay District.

(5) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Airport.

(b) Cemetery.

(d) Community center.

(e) Church or other place of worship.

(f) Fairgrounds.

(g) Funeral home.

(h) Government facility (non-office).

(i) Government office.

(j) Hospital/medical center.

(k) Institutional facility for the developmentally disabled/mentally ill.

(l) Library.

(m) Medical clinic.

(n) Museum or gallery.

(o) Police, fire, or rescue station.

(p) Post office.

(q) School (P-12).

(r) Trade or business school.

(s) University or college.

(6) Park uses.

(a) Nature preserve/center.

(b) Park and/or playgrounds (including athletic facilities).

(7) Commercial uses.

(a) Child care center.

(b) Restaurant.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Residential uses.

(a) Boarding house.

(3) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) Meteorological tower.

(b) Sewage treatment plant.

(d) Water tower.

(e) WECS/micro.

(f) WECS/non-commercial.

(g) WECS/small.

(h) SES/medium-scale.

(4) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Airstrip (private).

(b) Animal shelter.

(d) Penal or correctional institution.

(e) Public bus/train terminal.

(5) Park uses.

(a) Campground/RV park.

(b) Driving range (as a primary use).

(6) Commercial uses.

(a) Conference center.

(b) Retreat center.

(D) Lot standards.

(1) Minimum lot area:1 acre.

(2) Maximum lot area:not applicable.

(3) Minimum lot width (measured at front setback/build-to line): 100 feet.

(4) Maximum lot coverage (including all hard surfaces): 50%.

(5) Minimum front yard setback - (measured from street right-of-way):50 feet.

(6) Minimum side yard setback - (measured from adjacent property line):25 feet.

(7) Minimum rear yard setback - (measured from rear property line):50 feet.

(8) Minimum living area per dwelling:not applicable.

(9) Minimum ground floor living area:not applicable.

(10) Maximum primary structures per lot: not applicable.

(11) Maximum height: 50 feet.

Illustrative layout (does not reflect all requirements contained within this chapter).

(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5- 07; Am. Ord. 2024-3A, passed 3-4-24; Am. Ord. 2024-8B, passed 8-6-24)

Cross reference:

Development standards, see §§ 156.060 et seq.

Overlay districts, see §§ 156.040 et seq.

Procedures and permits, see §§ 156.100 et seq.

Sign standards, see §§ 156.085 et seq.

§ 156.035

(B) Permitted primary uses.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Agricultural uses.

(a) Animal stables (excluding kennels).

(b) Crop production.

(d) Nursery.

(e) Winery.

(3) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) Communication service exchange.

(b) Utility substation.

(d) WECS/micro.

(e) WECS/small.

(f) SES/small-scale.

(g) SES/large-scale, with approval of Overlay District.

(4) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Church or other place of worship.

(b) Funeral home.

(d) Government office.

(e) Heliport.

(f) Hospital/medical center.

(g) Medical clinic.

(h) Parking lot or structure (as a primary use).

(i) Police, fire, or rescue station.

(j) Post office.

(k) Trade or business school.

(l) University or college.

(5) Park uses.

(a) Nature preserve/center.

(6) Commercial uses.

(a) Administrative/professional office.

(b) Auction facility (excluding livestock).

(d) Barber/beauty shop.

(e) Building finishes shop (paint, carpet, wallpaper, etc.).

(f) Building supply store.

(g) Business/financial services office.

(h) Conference center.

(i) Dance or martial arts studio.

(j) Data processing/call center.

(k) Deli.

(l) Dry cleaners (retail).

(m) Employment service.

(n) Fitness center.

(o) Greenhouse (commercial).

(p) Gymnastics center.

(q) Health spa.

(r) Hotel/motel.

(s) Ice cream shop.

(t) Investment firm.

(u) Photographic studio.

(v) Print shop/copy center.

(w) Radio/TV station.

(x) Restaurant.

(y) Self-service laundry.

(z) Shoe repair/tailor shop.

(aa) Tanning salon.

(bb) Veterinary office/animal clinic (without outdoor kennels).

(7) Industrial uses.

(a) Assembling facility.

(b) Boat/RV storage facility (outdoor).

(d) Lumber yard.

(e) Mini-warehouse self-storage facility.

(f) Packaging facility.

(g) Printing/publishing facility.

(h) Research and development facility.

(i) Tool and dye shop.

(j) Warehouse and distribution facility.

(k) Wholesale distribution facility.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) Meteorological tower.

(b) Sewage treatment plant.

(d) WECS/non-commercial.

(e) SES/medium-scale.

(3) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Airport.

(b) Airstrip (private).

(d) Library.

(e) Public bus/train terminal.

(4) Commercial uses.

(a) Auto repair and body shop.

(b) Automobile/motorcycle sales and service.

(d) Billiard room or arcade.

(e) Child care center.

(f) Firework sales.

(g) Kennel.

(h) Manufactured home sales.

(i) Microbrewery/brew-pub.

(j) Night club.

(k) Recreational vehicle sales and service.

(l) Shooting/archery range (indoor).

(m) Skating rink/swimming pool.

(n) Vehicle detailing/accessory shop.

(5) Industrial uses.

(a) Fabricational facility.

(b) Food & beverage production.

(D) Lot standards.

(1) Minimum lot area:1 acre.

(2) Maximum lot area:not applicable.

(3) Minimum lot width (measured at front setback/build-to line):250 feet.

(4) Maximum lot coverage (including all hard surfaces):75%.

(5) Minimum front yard setback - (measured from street right-of-way):50 feet.

(6) Minimum side yard setback - (measured from adjacent property line):25 feet.

(7) Minimum rear yard setback - (measured from rear property line):50 feet.

(8) Minimum living area per dwelling:not applicable.

(9) Minimum ground floor living area:not applicable.

(10) Maximum primary structures per lot: not applicable.

(11) Maximum height:50 feet.

Illustrative layout (does not reflect all requirements contained within this chapter).

(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5-07; Am. Ord. 2024-3A, passed 3- 4-24; Am. Ord. 2024-8B, passed 8- 6-24; Am. Ord. 2024-10D, passed 10-15-24)

Cross reference:

Development standards, see §§ 156.060 et seq.

Overlay districts, see §§ 156.040 et seq.

Procedures and permits, see §§ 156.100 et seq.

Sign standards, see §§ 156.085 et seq.

§ 156.036 INDUSTRIAL: LIGHT (IL).

(B) Permitted primary uses.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Agricultural uses.

(a) Crop processing and storage (materials produced on-site).

(b) Crop production.

(3) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) Communication service exchange.

(b) Meteorological tower.

(d) Water tower.

(e) WECS/micro.

(f) WECS/non-commercial.

(g) WECS/small.

(h) SES/small-scale.

(i) SES/large-scale, with approval of Overlay District.

(4) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Church or other place of worship.

(b) Heliport.

(d) Parking lot or structure (as a primary use).

(e) Police, fire, or rescue station.

(f) Trade or business school.

(5) Park uses.

(a) Nature preserve/center.

(6) Commercial uses.

(a) Administrative/professional office.

(b) Building finishes shop (paint, carpet, wallpaper, etc.).

(d) Business/financial services office.

(e) Conference center.

(f) Data processing/call center.

(g) Employment service.

(h) Investment firm.

(i) Print shop/copy center.

(j) Radio/TV station.

(k) Recreational vehicle sales and service.

(l) Vehicle detailing/accessory shop.

(7) Industrial uses.

(a) Assembly facility.

(b) Contractor's warehouse/storage facility.

(d) Mini-warehouse self-storage facility.

(e) Packaging facility.

(f) Printing/publishing facility.

(g) Research and development facility.

(h) Tool and dye shop.

(i) Warehouse and distribution facility.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Agriculture uses.

(a) Agricultural chemical sales, distribution, and storage.

(b) Farm co-op facility.

(d) Livestock raising and breeding.

(e) Seed sales, distribution, and storage.

(3) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) Sewage treatment plant.

(b) Telecommunications facility/tower.

(4) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Airport.

(b) Airstrip (private).

(d) Government facility (non-office).

(e) Government office.

(f) Penal or correctional institution.

(g) Public bus/train terminal.

(5) Commercial uses.

(a) Auto repair and body shop.

(b) Child care center.

(d) Manufactured home sales.

(e) Truck stop/travel center.

(6) Industrial uses.

(a) Boat/RV storage facility (outdoor).

(b) Fabrication facility.

(d) Manufacturing facility.

(e) Power generation facility (commercial).

(f) Semi-tractor/trailer storage.

(g) Truck freight terminal.

(h) Truck sales and service center.

(D) Lot standards.

(1) Minimum lot area:2 acres.

(2) Maximum lot area:not applicable.

(3) Minimum lot width (measured at front setback/build-to line): 125 feet.

(4) Maximum lot coverage (including all hard surfaces): 75%.

(5) Minimum front yard setback - (measured from street right-of-way): 50 feet.

(6) Minimum side yard setback - (measured from adjacent property line): 25 feet.

(7) Minimum rear yard setback - (measured from rear property line): 50 feet.

(8) Minimum living area per dwelling: not applicable.

(9) Minimum ground floor living area: not applicable.

(10) Maximum primary structures per lot: not applicable.

(11) Maximum height: 50 feet.

Illustrative layout (does not reflect all requirements contained within this chapter).

(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5-07; Am. Ord. 2024-3A, passed 3-4-24; Am. Ord. 2024-8B, passed 8-6-24; Am. Ord. 2024-10D, passed 10-15-24)

Cross reference:

Development standards, see §§ 156.060 et seq.

Overlay districts, see §§ 156.040 et seq.

Procedures and permits, see §§ 156.100 et seq.

Sign standards, see §§ 156.085 et seq.

§ 156.037 INDUSTRIAL: GENERAL (IG).

(B) Permitted primary uses.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Agricultural uses.

(a) Crop processing and storage (materials produced on-site).

(b) Grazing and pasture land.

(3) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) Communication service exchange.

(b) Meteorological tower.

(d) Water tower.

(e) WECS/micro.

(f) WECS/non-commercial.

(g) WECS/small.

(h) SES/small-scale.

(i) SES/large-scale, with approval of Overlay District.

(4) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Heliport.

(b) Medical clinic.

(d) Police, fire, or rescue station.

(e) Trade or business school.

(5) Park uses.

(a) Nature preserve/center.

(6) Commercial uses.

(a) Administrative/professional office.

(b) Conference center.

(d) Radio/TV station.

(7) Industrial uses.

(a) Agricultural products terminal.

(b) Assembly facility.

(d) Food and beverage production.

(e) Lumber yard.

(f) Manufacturing facility.

(g) Mini-warehouse self-storage facility.

(h) Packaging facility.

(i) Printing/publishing facility.

(j) Research and development facility.

(k) Tool and dye shop.

(l) Truck freight terminal.

(m) Warehouse and distribution facility.

(n) Wholesale distribution facility.

(1) Land use matrix. The land use matrix set forth in § 156.021 provides detailed use lists for all zoning districts.

(2) Agriculture uses.

(a) Agricultural chemical sales, distribution, and storage.

(b) Crop production.

(d) Farm equipment sales and service.

(e) Fertilizer sales, distribution and storage.

(f) Livestock auction/sales facility.

(g) Livestock raising and breeding.

(h) Nursery.

(i) Seed sales, distribution, and storage.

(j) Winery.

(3) Communications/utilities uses.

(a) Sewage treatment facility.

(b) Telecommunications facility/tower.

(4) Institutional/public uses.

(a) Airport.

(b) Airstrip (private).

(d) Government office.

(e) Penal or correctional institution.

(f) Public bus/train terminal.

(5) Commercial uses.

(a) Adult uses.

(b) Child care center.

(d) Motocross facility.

(e) Truck stop/travel center.

(6) Industrial uses.

(a) Animal and animal products processing.

(b) Boat/RV storage facility (outdoor).

(d) Concrete/asphalt production facility.

(e) Contractor's warehouse/storage facility.

(f) Explosive manufacturing and storage.

(g) Inoperable vehicle storage.

(h) Junk/scrap metal yard.

(i) Mineral extraction and processing.

(j) Petroleum and chemical processing and storage.

(k) Power generation facility (commercial).

(l) Refuse dump/transfer station.

(m) Sanitary landfill.

(n) Semi-tractor/trailer storage.

(o) Truck sales and service center.

(p) Waste incinerator.

(D) Lot standards.

(1) Minimum lot area: 5 acres.

(2) Maximum lot area: not applicable.

(3) Minimum lot width (measured at front setback/build-to line):1 25 feet.

(4) Maximum lot coverage (including all hard surfaces): 75%.

(5) Minimum front yard setback - (measured from street right-of-way): 100 feet.

(6) Minimum side yard setback - (measured from adjacent property line): 50 feet.

(7) Minimum rear yard setback - (measured from rear property line): 100 feet.

(8) Minimum living area per dwelling: not applicable.

(9) Minimum ground floor living area: not applicable.

(10) Maximum primary structures per lot: not applicable.

(11) Maximum height: 50 feet.

Illustrative layout (does not reflect all requirements contained within this chapter).

(Ord. 2007-1B, passed 2-5- 07; Am. Ord. 2024-3A, passed 3-4-24; Am. Ord. 2024-8B, passed 8-6-24; Am. Ord. 2024-10D, passed 10-15-24)

Cross reference:

Development standards, see §§ 156.060 et seq.

Overlay districts, see §§ 156.040 et seq.

Procedures and permits, see §§ 156.100 et seq.

Sign standards, see §§ 156.085 et seq.

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ZONING DISTRICTS

§ 156.020 ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS.

§ 156.021 LAND USES.

§ 156.022 DISTRICT BOUNDARIES.

§ 156.023 AGRICULTURAL (A).

§ 156.024 RESIDENTIAL: RURAL (RR).

§ 156.025 RESIDENTIAL: 1.0 (R1.0).

§ 156.026 RESIDENTIAL: 2.5 (R2.5).

§ 156.027 RESIDENTIAL: 3.5 (R3.5).

§ 156.028 RESIDENTIAL: 5.0 (R5.0).

§ 156.029 RESIDENTIAL: MANUFACTURED HOME PARK (RMH).

§ 156.030 RESIDENTIAL: MULTIFAMILY (RM).

§ 156.031 COMMERCIAL: NEIGHBORHOOD (CN).

§ 156.032 COMMERCIAL: COMMUNITY (CC).

§ 156.033 COMMERCIAL: REGIONAL (CR).

§ 156.034 INSTITUTIONAL (IN).

§ 156.035

§ 156.036 INDUSTRIAL: LIGHT (IL).

§ 156.037 INDUSTRIAL: GENERAL (IG).

Hancock County UnincorporatedCity Zoning Code

ZONING DISTRICTS

§ 156.020 ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS.

§ 156.021 LAND USES.

§ 156.022 DISTRICT BOUNDARIES.

§ 156.023 AGRICULTURAL (A).

§ 156.024 RESIDENTIAL: RURAL (RR).

§ 156.025 RESIDENTIAL: 1.0 (R1.0).

§ 156.026 RESIDENTIAL: 2.5 (R2.5).

§ 156.027 RESIDENTIAL: 3.5 (R3.5).

§ 156.028 RESIDENTIAL: 5.0 (R5.0).

§ 156.029 RESIDENTIAL: MANUFACTURED HOME PARK (RMH).

§ 156.030 RESIDENTIAL: MULTIFAMILY (RM).

§ 156.031 COMMERCIAL: NEIGHBORHOOD (CN).

§ 156.032 COMMERCIAL: COMMUNITY (CC).

§ 156.033 COMMERCIAL: REGIONAL (CR).

§ 156.034 INSTITUTIONAL (IN).

§ 156.035

§ 156.036 INDUSTRIAL: LIGHT (IL).

§ 156.037 INDUSTRIAL: GENERAL (IG).

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City Zoning Code

Hancock County Unincorporated
City Zoning Code