The following zoning districts are hereby established. They may be referred to throughout this Code by their name or district number:

   (a)   District 1: Suburban Residential Neighborhood;

   (b)   District 2: Rural Residential Conservation;

   (c)   District 3: Outer Village Residential Neighborhood;

   (d)   District 4: Historic Residential Neighborhood;

   (e)   District 5: Village Core District;

   (f)   District 6: Western Hudson Gateway;

   (g)   District 7: Outer Village Commercial Corridor and Office Overlay Zone;

   (h)   District 8: Industrial/Business Park and Hike Bike Senior Housing Overlay Zone;

   (i)   District 9: Darrowville Commercial Corridor;

   (j)   District 10: Ravenna Road Corridor; and

   (k)   Overlay District FFO: Floodplain/Floodway Overlay.

(Ord. 18-93. Passed 10-15-19.)

(Ord. 18-93. Passed 10-15-19.)

   No building or structure shall be erected, converted, enlarged, reconstructed, or altered for use, nor shall any building or structure be used or changed in use except in accordance with all of the district regulations established by this Code for the zoning district in which the building or structure or land is located. Uses not specifically listed as permitted by-right or conditionally in a specific district are prohibited unless such use is subsequently permitted pursuant to the use classification procedure set forth in Section 1206.06, or the rezoning/amendment procedure set forth in Section 1203.03.

(Ord. 18-93. Passed 10-15-19.)

         A.   Family day care homes, small (one to six children).

         B.   Residential group homes for up to five handicapped or elderly people.

         C.   Single-family, detached.

      (2)   [Reserved.]

         A.   Planned developments, subject to standards and procedures set forth in Sections 1203.04 and 1204.02.

         A.   Public park or recreation areas, including multipurpose trails.

         B.   Public recreational facilities, indoor or outdoor, provided they are no greater than 10,000 square feet in gross floor area.

         C.   Public safety and emergency services.

         D.   Essential public utility and public service installations, including bus shelters and bus stops, but not including water towers, power generating stations, transfer stations, or outdoor storage.

         A.   Model homes.

         B.   Open space conservation subdivisions.

         C.   Residential group homes for the handicapped or elderly (from six to eight people).

         D.   Single-family, attached.

         A.   General agricultural operations.

         A.   Bed and breakfast inn.

         B.   Golf courses, private.

         C.   Private-membership recreational facilities or clubs.

         D.   Fireworks storage and fireworks retail facility.

         A.   Cemeteries.

         B.   Golf courses, public.

         C.   Places of religious worship, including churches and synagogues. Religious schools and day care centers may be permitted as accessory uses within the same structure as the principal conditional use.

         D.   Public recreational facilities, indoor or outdoor, greater than 10,000 square feet in gross floor area.

         E.   Public safety and emergency services, including police or fire stations and emergency medical services, provided the size of the building housing the facility or service shall not exceed 10,000 square feet.

         F.   Schools, public or private–preschool, elementary, secondary, or post-secondary.

         A.   Oil and gas exploration and extraction of lots of at least twenty acres in size under single ownership.

         B.   Shared driveways for dwellings.

         C.   See Section 1206.03, Accessory Uses.

         A.   Residential uses on lots fronting an arterial: one acre.

         B.   All other residential uses: 20,000 square feet, except that the minimum lot size may be reduced to a minimum of 6,000 square feet if open space conservation subdivision lots are developed pursuant to the requirements set forth in Section 1207.06.

         C.   Non-residential uses: one and one-half acres.

         A.   Lots fronting an arterial: 200 feet.

         B.   All other lots: 100 feet.

         A.   Minimum front yard setbacks:

            1.   Non-residential uses: 100 feet.

            2.   Residential uses: fifty feet, provided that averaging shall be required for residential uses as follows: Except for new residential development on lots fronting arterial roads, the front setback shall not differ by more than ten percent from the average of the front yard setbacks existing on the two properties immediately adjoining the subject property, unless approved by the Architectural and Historic Board of Review. If one or more of the adjoining properties is vacant, the front yard setback shall be fifty feet.

            3.   All uses on lots fronting arterial roads: 100 feet, of which the front fifty feet shall comprise a bufferyard that shall be landscaped pursuant to Section 1207.04(k).

         B.   Front yard setbacks–lots fronting arterial roads: 100 feet, of which the front fifty feet shall comprise a bufferyard that shall be landscaped pursuant to Section 1207.04(k).

         C.   Side yard setbacks:

            1.   Principal residential structures: fifteen feet.

            2.   Principal non-residential structures: thirty feet.

            3.   Side-facing attached garage: twenty-five feet.

            4.   All other accessory structures: fifteen feet.

            5.   Corner lots: fifty feet for street side not designated as "front."

         D.   Rear yard setbacks:

            1.   Principal structure: fifty feet.

            2.   Accessory garage: fifteen feet.

            3.   Other accessory structure: fifteen feet.

         E.   Arterial setbacks: See arterial setback and landscaping requirements in Section 1207.04(l), Landscaping/Buffering.

      (6)   Maximum structure height: thirty-five feet.

         A.   Principal residential structures.

            1.   The main entrance to the residence shall face the street.

            2.   The front wall of the principal structure shall be parallel to the street or perpendicular to a radius of the curve of the street extended through the approximate center of the main mass, if the street is curved.

         B.   Principal residential structures on corner lots.

            1.   In general, the structure shall face one of the streets and not the corner.

            2.   One side of the structure shall be designated the "front" and shall be subject to the requirements set forth in division (d)(7)A. of this section.

         C.   Private garages.

            1.   Doors of attached garages shall not face the street.

            2.   Detached garages shall be located only in the rear yard.

            3.   New development of a principal single family detached dwelling shall provide space for the storage of at least two cars within an enclosed garage.

         D.   Non-residential development.

            1.   The main entrance to the principal structure shall face the street.

            2.   The front wall of the principal structure shall be parallel to the street or perpendicular to a radius of the curve of the street extended through the approximate center of the main mass, if the street is curved.

            3.   The main body of the principal structure shall be closest to the street.

            4.   An accessory garage shall be sited so that its door is not visible from the primary direction of approach.

         A.   Lot widths of 150 feet or less: No more than one driveway curb cut per lot.

         B.   Lot widths of more than 150 feet: No more than two driveway curb cuts per lot.

         C.   See Section 1207.13(c)(5) regarding limits on curb cuts to arterial and collector roads.

         A.   Provision shall be made in the design of all developments for non-vehicular circulation systems, including but not limited to sidewalks, pathways, and bikeways. Funds-in-lieu of public sidewalks and other non-vehicular circulation systems may be provided as set forth in Section 1207.13(e).

         B.   Any amount of land set aside for trails in a development shall be credited toward either the public or private open space requirements set forth in this section and in Section 1207.05.

         C.   Sidewalks at least five feet wide shall be provided on both sides of all streets in District 1, shall run parallel to the street within the right-of-way, and shall be separated from the curb by a planting strip of at least seven feet in width.

         D.   To the maximum extent feasible, provision shall be made in the design of developments for interconnections with existing or planned streets and pedestrian or bikeway systems on adjoining properties, unless the City determines that such interconnections would have adverse impacts on open spaces, wetlands, sensitive environmental areas, or other significant natural areas.

(Ord. 16-44, § 1. Passed 7-19-16; Ord. 16-148, § 9. Passed 2-21-17; Ord. 18-93. Passed 10-15-19; Ord. 21-141. Passed 1-4-22; Ord. 25-43. Passed 5-20-25.)

         A.   Family day care homes, small (one to six children).

         B.   Residential group homes for up to five handicapped or elderly people.

         C.   Single-family, detached.

         A.   General agricultural operations.

         A.   Planned developments, subject to standards and procedures set forth in Sections 1203.04 and 1204.02.

         A.   Public park or recreation areas, including multipurpose trails.

         B.   Public recreational facilities, indoor or outdoor.

         C.   Government public works and service facilities.

         D.   Public safety and emergency services.

         E.   Essential public utility and public services installations, including bus shelters and bus stops, but not including water towers, power generating stations, transfer stations, or outdoor storage.

         A.   Assisted living.

         B   Duplexes.

         C.   Model homes.

         D.   Open space conservation subdivisions.

         E.   Residential group homes for the handicapped or elderly (from six to eight people).

         F.   Single-family, attached.

         A.   Bed and breakfast inns.

         B.   Commercial nurseries.

         C.   Golf courses, private.

         D.   Private-membership recreational facilities or clubs.

         E.   Recreational or sports training facilities, commercial.

         A.   Cemeteries.

         B.   Golf courses, public.

         C.   Places of religious worship, including churches and synagogues. Religious schools and day care centers may be permitted as accessory uses within the same structure as the principal conditional use.

         D.   Public non-commercial facility for composting.

         E.   Public safety and emergency services, including police or fire stations and emergency medical services, provided the size of the facility or service shall not exceed 10,000 square feet.

         F.   Schools, public or private preschool, elementary, secondary, or post-secondary.

         A.   Oil and gas exploration and extraction of lots of at least twenty acres in size under single ownership.

         B.   Shared driveways for dwellings.

         C.   See Section 1206.03, Accessory Uses.

         A.   Open space conservation subdivisions encouraged.

            1.   All residential developments or subdivisions of five or more lots that satisfy the minimum five-acre parcel size threshold set forth in Section 1207.06(d) are encouraged to utilize the open space conservation subdivision provisions in order to preserve a substantial amount of land for open space use and, to the maximum extent feasible, to prevent development in environmentally sensitive areas including but not limited to woodlands, wetlands, and wellhead protection/aquifer recharge areas.

            2.   Open space conservation subdivisions in District 2 shall comply with all requirements, including minimum open space requirements, set forth in Section 1207.06, Open Space Conservation Subdivisions.

            3.   In the case of any conflict between the provisions set forth in this section and in Section 1207.06, Open Space Conservation Subdivisions, the provisions set forth in Section 1207.06 shall apply.

         B.   Open space:

            1.   Open space conservation developments. Open space conservation subdivisions shall comply with the open space requirements set forth in Section 1207.06, Open Space Conservation Subdivisions.

            2.   Non-open space conservation developments. In addition to compliance with the standards and requirements governing open space dedications set forth in Section 1207.05, non-open space conservation developments in District 2 shall set aside a minimum of fifty percent of the gross land area for private open space.

         A.   Residential uses:

            1.   Open space conservation developments: 10,000 square feet.

            2.   Non-open space conservation developments: two and one-half acres.

            3.   Commercial recreational or sports training facility: fifteen acres.

         B.   All other uses: two and one-half acres.

         A.   Two hundred feet, except that the minimum lot width may be reduced to a minimum of 100 feet if the development incorporates open space conservation lots pursuant to the standards set forth in this section and Section 1207.06.

         B.   Lots abutting railroad right-of-way: In order to enable an increase in the rear yard setback and allow room for a landscaped buffer between the dwelling and the railroad right-of-way when a lot abuts and backs onto a railroad right-of-way, the minimum lot width may be reduced by not more than ten percent provided the lot depth is at least 250 feet.

         A.   Open space conservation subdivisions: All residential open space conservation subdivisions shall comply with the setback and yard requirements set forth in Section 1207.06(e).

         B.   All other developments–case-by-case determination: Because of the pervasiveness of environmentally sensitive areas within District 2, building setbacks and yard requirements for development shall be determined on a case-by-case basis by the PC either during the subdivision approval process or during the site plan approval process. All determinations of setbacks and yard requirements shall use as a starting point the minimum setbacks set forth in divisions (d)(5)C. through E. of this section, which may be modified pursuant to the conditions and criteria set forth in Section 1207.01, Maximum Impervious Surface Coverage.

         C.   Minimum front yard setbacks:

            1.   Non-residential uses: 100 feet.

            2.   Residential uses: fifty feet provided that averaging shall be required for residential uses as follows: Except for new residential development on lots fronting arterial roads, the front setback shall not differ by more than ten percent from the average of the front yard setbacks existing on the two properties immediately adjoining the subject property, unless approved by the Architectural and Historic Board of Review. If one or more of the adjoining properties is vacant, the front yard setback shall be fifty feet.

            3.   All uses on lots fronting arterial roads: 100 feet, of which the front fifty feet shall comprise a bufferyard that shall be landscaped pursuant to Section 1207.04(k).

         D.   Minimum side yard setbacks:

            1.   Principal residential structure: twenty feet.

            2.   Principal non-residential structure: thirty feet.

            3.   Side-facing attached garage: twenty-five feet.

            4.   All other accessory structures: fifteen feet.

            5.   Corner lots: fifty feet for street side not designated as "front."

         E.   Minimum rear yard setbacks:

            1.   Principal structure: fifty feet.

            2.   Accessory garage: fifteen feet.

            3.   Other accessory structure: fifteen feet.

         F.   Arterial setbacks: See arterial setback and landscaping requirements in Section 1207.04(k), Landscaping/Buffering.

         A.   Principal residential structures.

            1.   The main entrance to the residence shall face the street.

            2.   The front wall of the principal structure shall be parallel to the street or perpendicular to a radius of the curve of the street extended through the approximate center of the main mass, if the street is curved.

         B.   Principal residential structures on corner lots.

            1.   In general, the structure shall face one of the streets or the corner.

            2.   One side of the structure shall be designated the "front" and shall be subject to the requirements set forth in division (d)(7)A. of this section.

         C.   Private garages.

            1.   Doors of attached garages shall not face the street.

            2.   Detached garages shall be located only in the rear yard.

            3.   New development of a principal single family detached dwelling shall provide space for the storage of at least two cars within an enclosed garage.

         D.   Non-residential development.

            1.   The main entrance to the principal structure shall face the street. The front wall of the principal structure shall be parallel to the street or perpendicular to a radius of the curve of the street extended through the approximate center of the main mass, if the street is curved.

            2.   The main body of the principal structure shall be closest to the street.

            3.   An accessory garage shall be sited so that its door is not visible from the primary direction of approach.

         A.   Lot widths of 150 feet or less: No more than one driveway curb cut per lot.

         B.   Lot widths of more than 150 feet: No more than two driveway curb cuts per lot.

         C.   See Section 1207.13(c)(5) regarding limits on curb cuts to arterial and collector roads.

         A.   Provision shall be made in the design of all developments for non-vehicular circulation systems, including but not limited to sidewalks, pathways, and bikeways. Funds-in-lieu of public sidewalks and other non-vehicular circulation systems may be provided as set forth in Section 1207.13(e).

         B.   Any amount of land set aside for trails in a development shall be credited toward either the public or private open space requirements set forth in this section and in Section 1207.05.

         C.   To the maximum extent feasible, provision shall be made in the design of developments for interconnections with existing or planned streets and pedestrian or bikeway systems on adjoining properties, unless the City determines that such interconnections would have adverse impacts on open spaces, wetlands, sensitive environmental areas, or other significant areas.

(Ord. 16-148, § 9. Passed 2-21-17; Ord. 18-93. Passed 10-15-19; Ord. 21-46. Passed 8-17-21; Ord. 25-92. Passed 10-7-25.)

         A.   Family day care homes, small (one to six children).

         B.   Residential group homes for up to five handicapped or elderly people.

         C.   Single-family, detached.

         A.   Planned developments, subject to standards and procedures set forth in Sections 1203.04 and 1204.02.

         A.   Public park or recreation areas, including multipurpose trails.

         B.   Public recreational facilities, indoor or outdoor.

         C.   Public safety and emergency services.

         D.   Essential public utility and public services installations, including bus shelters and bus stops, but not including water towers, power generating stations, transfer stations, or outdoor storage.

         A.   Assisted living.

         B.   Duplexes.

         C.   Model homes.

         D.   Open space conservation subdivisions.

         E.   Residential group homes for the handicapped or elderly (from six to eight people).

         F.   Single-family, attached.

         A.   General agricultural operations.

         A.   Bed and breakfast inns.

         B.   Golf courses, private.

         C.   Private-membership recreational facilities or clubs.

         A.   Cemeteries.

         B.   Continuing care retirement community.

         C.   Golf courses, public.

         D.   Institutional residential for the handicapped or elderly (for nine or more people).

         E.   Places of religious worship, including churches and synagogues. Religious schools and day care centers may be permitted as accessory uses within the same structure as the principal conditional use.

         F.   Public, nonprofit, or private cultural facilities including but not limited to libraries and museums.

         G.   Public safety and emergency services, including police or fire stations and emergency medical services, provided the size of the building housing the facility or service shall not exceed 10,000 square feet.

         H.   Schools, public or private (preschool, elementary, secondary, or post-secondary).

         A.   Oil and gas exploration and extraction of lots of at least twenty acres in size under single ownership.

         B.   Shared driveways for dwellings.

         C.   See Section 1206.03, Accessory Uses.

         A.   Single-family detached and duplexes: two and one-half dwelling units per acre.

         B.   Single-family attached: three dwelling units per acre.

         A.   Residential uses: 16,000 square feet, except that the minimum lot size may be reduced to 6,000 square feet if open space conservation lots are developed pursuant to the requirements set forth in Section 1207.06.

         B.   Residential uses on lots fronting arterial roads: one acre.

         C.   Non-residential uses: two acres.

         A.   All uses except single-family attached: 100 feet, except that minimum lot width may be reduced to sixty feet if open space conservation lots are developed pursuant to the requirements set forth in Section 1207.06.

         B.   Single-family attached: forty-eight feet.

         C.   Lots abutting railroad right-of-way: In order to enable an increase in the rear yard setback and allow room for a landscaped buffer between the dwelling and the railroad right-of-way when a lot abuts and backs onto a railroad right-of-way, the minimum lot width may be reduced by not more than ten percent provided the lot depth is at least 250 feet.

         A.   Open space conservation subdivisions: All residential open space conservation subdivisions shall comply with the setback and yard requirements set forth in Section 1207.06(e).

         B.   All other developments–case-by-case determination:

            1.   In order to provide for the maximum preservation of environmentally sensitive areas within District 3, building setbacks and yard requirements for all other developments in District 3 shall be determined on a case-by-case basis by the PC either during the subdivision approval process or during the site plan approval process.

            2.   Except for development on lots that were two acres or larger as of the effective date of this Code, all determinations of setbacks and yard requirements shall use as a starting point the setbacks set forth in divisions (d)(5)C. through E. of this section, which may be modified pursuant to the conditions and criteria set forth in Section 1207.01, Establishment of Maximum Impervious Surface Coverage.

            3.   Residential development on lots of record that were two acres or larger in area as of the effective date of this Code shall use as a starting point the minimum setbacks for District 2 set forth in Section 1205.05.

         C.   Minimum front yard setbacks:

            1.   Residential uses: fifty feet, provided that averaging shall be required for residential uses. Except for new residential development on lots fronting arterial roads, the front setback shall not differ by more than ten percent from the average of the front yard setbacks existing on the two properties immediately adjoining the subject property, unless approved by the Architectural and Historic Board of Review. If one or more of the adjoining properties is vacant, the front yard setback shall be fifty feet.

            2.   Non-residential uses: seventy-five feet.

            3.   All uses on lots fronting arterial roads: 100 feet, of which the front fifty feet shall comprise a bufferyard that shall be landscaped pursuant to Section 1207.04(k).

         D.   Minimum side yard setbacks:

            1.   Principal residential structure: fifteen feet.

            2.   Principal non-residential structure: thirty feet.

            3.   Side-facing attached garage: twenty-five feet.

            4.   All other accessory structures: fifteen feet.

            5.   Residential corner lots: fifty feet for street side not designated as "front."

         E.   Minimum rear yard setbacks:

            1.   Principal structure: fifty feet.

            2.   Accessory garage: fifteen feet.

            3.   Other accessory structure: fifteen feet.

         F.   Arterial setbacks: See arterial setback and landscaping requirements in Section 1207.04(k), Landscaping/Buffering.

         A.   Attached single-family: four attached units per structure.

         A.   Single-family detached, attached, and duplexes: thirty-five feet.

         B.   All other uses: forty feet.

         A.   Principal residential structures–single-family detached and duplexes.

            1.   The main entrance(s) to the residence shall face the street.

            2.   The front wall of the principal structure shall be parallel to the street or perpendicular to a radius of the curve of the street extended through the approximate center of the main mass, if the street is curved.

         B.   Principal residential structures–single-family attached.

Figure 6.

 

            2.   The front wall of the principal structure, or the front wall of at least one principal structure in a multi-building development, shall be parallel to the street or perpendicular to a radius of the curve of the street extended through the approximate center of the main mass, if the street is curved.

         C.   Principal residential structures on corner lots.

            1.   In general, the structure shall face one of the streets and not the corner.

            2.   One side of the structure shall be designated the "front" and shall be subject to the requirements set forth in division (d)(9)A. of this section.

         D.   Private garages.

            1.   Doors of attached garages shall not face the street.

            2.   Detached garages shall be located only in the rear yard.

            3.   New development of a principal single-family detached or attached dwelling shall provide space for the storage of at least two cars within an enclosed garage.

         E.   Non-residential development.

            1.   The main entrance to the principal structure shall face the street.

            2.   The front wall of the principal structure shall be parallel to the street or perpendicular to a radius of the curve of the street extended through the approximate center of the main mass, if the street is curved.

            3.   The main body of the principal structure shall be closest to the street.

         A.   Provision shall be made in the design of all developments for non-vehicular circulation systems, including but not limited to sidewalks, pathways, and bikeways. Funds-in-lieu of public sidewalks and other non-vehicular circulation systems may be provided as set forth in Section 1207.13(e).

         B.   Any amount of land set aside for trails in a development shall be credited toward either the public or private open space requirements set forth in this section and in Section 1207.05.

         C.   Sidewalks at least five feet wide shall be provided on both sides of all streets in District 3, shall run parallel to the street within the right-of-way, and shall be separated from the curb by a planting strip of at least seven feet in width.

         D.   To the maximum extent feasible, provision shall be made in the design of developments for interconnections with existing or planned streets and pedestrian or bikeway systems on adjoining properties, unless the City determines that such interconnections would have adverse impacts on open spaces, wetlands, sensitive environmental areas, or other significant natural areas.

         A.   Lot widths of 150 feet or less: No more than one driveway curb cut per lot.

         B.   Lot widths of more than 150 feet: No more than two driveway curb cuts per lot.

         C.   See Section 1207.13(c)(5) regarding limits on curb cuts to arterial and collector roads.

(Ord. 16-148, § 9. Passed 2-21-17; Ord. 18-93. Passed 10-15-19; Ord. 21-84. Passed 11-9-21; Ord. 21-71. Passed 1-4-22; Ord. 23-84. Passed 12-12-23; Ord. 25-43. Passed 5-20-25.)

         A.   Family day care homes, small (one to six children).

         B.   Residential group homes for up to five handicapped or elderly people.

         C.   Single-family, detached subject to the restrictions in division (d)(4) of this section.

         A.   Public park or recreation areas, including multipurpose trails.

         B.   Public recreational facilities, indoor or outdoor.

         C.   Public safety and emergency services.

         D.   Essential public utility and public services installations, including bus shelters and bus stops, but not including water towers, power generating stations, transfer stations, or outdoor storage.

         A.   Assisted living.

         B.   Duplexes.

         C.   Model homes.

         D.   Multi-family.

         E.   Residential group homes for the handicapped or elderly (from six to eight people).

         F.   Single-family, attached.

         A.   Bed and breakfast inns.

         B.   Private-membership recreational facilities or clubs.

         A.   Cemeteries.

         B.   Places of religious worship, including churches and synagogues. Religious schools and day care centers may be permitted as accessory uses within the same structure as the principal conditional use.

         C.   Public, non-profit, or private cultural facilities, including but not limited to libraries and museums.

         D.   Public safety and emergency services, including police or fire stations and emergency medical services.

         E.   Schools, public or private–preschool, elementary, secondary, or post-secondary–including dormitories.

         A.   Shared driveways for dwellings.

         B.   See Section 1206.03.

         A.   Single-family detached: four dwelling units per acre unless the net density of a proposed development exceeds 150 percent of the net density of the residential development within 600 feet of a proposed development, excluding vacant parcels. In such case, while the maximum net density is four dwelling units per acre, the proposed development shall be a conditional use subject to procedures of this Code.

         B.   Duplexes: four dwelling units per acre.

         C.   Single-family attached: five dwelling units per acre.

         D.   Multi-family: ten dwelling units per acre.

         A.   Single-family detached and duplex: 6,000 square feet.

         B.   Single-family attached: 6,000 square feet.

         C.   Multi-family: 10,000 square feet.

         A.   Single-family detached: sixty feet.

         B.   Duplexes: sixty feet.

         C.   Single-family attached: twenty feet.

         D.   Multi-family uses: 150 feet.

         E.   Non-residential uses: 150 feet.

         F.   Lots abutting railroad right-of-way: In order to enable an increase in the rear yard setback and allow room for a landscaped buffer between the dwelling and the railroad right-of-way when a lot abuts and backs onto a railroad right-of-way, the minimum lot width may be reduced by not more than ten percent provided the lot depth is at least 250 feet.

         A.   Minimum front yard setback:

            1.   Residential uses except multi-family: thirty-five feet.

            2.   Multi-family uses: fifteen feet.

            3.   Non-residential uses: minimum of one and one-half times the maximum height of the principal building.

            4.   Averaging shall be required for setbacks: Except for new residential development on lots fronting arterial roads, the front setback shall not differ by more than ten percent from the average of the front yard setbacks existing on the two properties immediately adjoining the subject property, unless approved by the Architectural and Historic Board of Review. If one or more of the adjoining properties is vacant, the front yard setback shall be fifty feet.

         B.   Minimum side yard setback:

            1.   Single-family uses: eight feet.

            2.   Duplexes: ten feet.

            3.   Multi-family uses: ten feet.

            4.   Side-facing attached garage: twenty-five feet.

            5.   Other accessory structures: four feet.

            6.   Corner lots: thirty-five feet for street side not designated as "front."

         C.   Rear yard depth:

            1.   Principal structure: forty feet.

            2.   Accessory structure: four feet.

         D.   Arterial setbacks: See arterial setback and landscaping requirements in Section 1207.04(k), Landscaping/Buffering.

         A.   Single-family attached: eight attached units per structure.

         B.   Multi-family: twelve units per structure.

         A.   Single-family detached and duplexes: thirty-five feet.

         B.   Single-family attached: thirty-five feet.

         C.   Multi-family: forty feet.

         D.   Non-residential: forty feet.

         A.   Principal residential structures–single-family detached and duplexes.

            1.   The main entrance(s) to the residence shall face the street.

            2.   The front wall of the principal structure shall be parallel to the street or perpendicular to a radius of the curve of the street extended through the approximate center of the main mass, if the street is curved.

         B.   Principal residential structures–single-family attached and multi-family.

            1.   The entrance to at least one dwelling unit within each building shall face the street. (See Figure 6.)

            2.   Each unit within a structure shall have its own front entryway to the outside.

            3.   The front wall of the principal structure, or the front wall of at least one principal structure in a multi-building development, shall be parallel to the street or perpendicular to a radius of the curve of the street extended through the approximate center of the main mass, if the street is curved.

         C.   Principal residential structures on corner lots.

            1.   In general, the structure shall face one of the streets and not the corner.

            2.   One side of the structure shall be designated the "front" and shall be subject to the requirements set forth in division (d)(9)A. or B. of this section, and requirements regarding private walks and entryways set forth below in division (d)(12) of this section.

         D.   Private garages.

            1.   Doors of attached garages shall not face the street.

            2.   Detached garages shall be located only in the rear yard.

            3.   New development of a residential dwelling shall provide space for the storage of at least one car within an enclosed garage.

         E.   Non-residential development.

            1.   The main entrance to the principal structure shall face the street.

            2.   The front wall of the principal structure shall be parallel to the street or perpendicular to a radius of the curve of the street extended through the approximate center of the main mass, if the street is curved.

            3.   The main body of the principal structure shall be closest to the street.

         A.   Single-family detached and duplexes: No more than one driveway curb cut per lot.

         B.   Single-family attached and multi-family: No more than two driveway curb cuts per development site.

         C.   Non-residential uses: No more than one driveway curb cut per lot, except that when the lot is wider than 150 feet then no more than two driveway curb cuts per lot.

         A.   Provision shall be made in the design of all developments for non-vehicular circulation systems, including but not limited to sidewalks, pathways, and bikeways.

         B.   Any amount of land set aside for trails in a development shall be credited toward either the public or private open space requirements set forth in this section and in Section 1207.05.

         C.   Sidewalks at least five feet wide shall be provided on both sides of all streets in District 4, shall run parallel to the street within the right-of-way, and shall be separated from the curb by a planting strip at least five feet in width.

         D.   To the maximum extent feasible, provision shall be made in the design of developments for interconnections with existing or planned streets and pedestrian or bikeway systems on adjoining properties, unless the City determines that such interconnections would have adverse impacts on open spaces, wetlands, sensitive environmental areas, or other significant natural areas.

(Ord. 16-148, § 9. Passed 2-21-17; Ord. 18-93. Passed 10-15-19; Ord. 23-84. Passed 12-12-23; Ord. 25-43. Passed 5-20-25.)

      (1)   This district is intended to preserve and protect the Village Core, which is the historic and commercial center of the City of Hudson. This district contains portions of Hudson's Historic District, and all new development in this district shall be consistent with the historic core plan as set forth in the Comprehensive Plan. While a wide range of uses currently exists within the district, including several non-conforming industrial and office uses, the regulations contained in this district are intended to encourage a predominance of compact and pedestrian-scale retail, service, and office uses in the Village Core. The visual focus of the Village Core is the Village Green and Village Green Extension, and all uses located on streets adjacent to the Village Green or Village Green Extension shall be required to face these open spaces. New commercial and retail development will be required to reflect the overall appearance, form, pattern, and design of the Historic District.

      (2)   To the maximum extent feasible, new development in the district will be required to preserve and protect the scenic and natural landscape qualities, as well as the drainage and flood control functions, of Brandywine Creek. Regional and local traffic congestion at the intersection of Routes 91 and 303 has hampered accessibility into and out of the Village Core; accordingly, alternate access routes will be encouraged in this district, including pedestrian ways and bikeways, and new development will be required to submit proposed parking programs, access plans, and traffic impact studies for review.

         A.   Duplexes.

         B.   Dwelling units stacked above or mixed with offices or other commercial space.

         C.   Family day care homes, small (one to six children).

         D.   Residential group homes for up to five handicapped or elderly people.

         E.   Single-family, detached.

         F.   Single-family, attached.

         G.   Townhomes.

         A.   Artisan studios, photography shops and studios, and art galleries.

         B.   Automated teller machines (ATMs).

         C.   Banks or other financial institutions, except drive-through bank teller or ATM facilities, provided that such use located on the ground floor of a structure shall not exceed 5,000 square feet of gross floor area.

         D.   Bars/taverns, provided that such use located on the ground floor of a structure shall not exceed 5,000 square feet of gross floor area.

         E.   Bed and breakfast inns.

         F.   Medical clinics, provided that any clinic use located on the ground floor of a structure shall not exceed 5,000 square feet of gross floor area.

         G.   Offices, business or professional, with a ground floor footprint not to exceed 5,000 square feet of floor area.

         H.   Parking lot as a principal use.

         I.   Recording, radio, or television studios, provided that any such use shall not exceed 2,500 square feet of gross floor area.

         J.   Restaurants, except drive-through restaurants, with a ground floor footprint not [to] exceed 5,000 square feet of floor area.

         K.   Retail uses, with a ground floor footprint not [to] exceed 5,000 square feet of floor area.

         L.   Services, personal, business, or repair, except for vehicle repair, with a ground floor footprint not to exceed 5,000 square feet of floor area.

         A.   Planned developments, subject to the standards and procedures set forth in Sections 1203.04 and 1204.02.

         A.   Government administrative offices.

         B.   Public, non-profit, or private cultural facilities including but not limited to libraries and museums.

         C.   Public park or recreation areas, including multipurpose trails.

         D.   Public recreational facilities, indoor or outdoor.

         E.   Public safety and emergency services.

         F.   Essential public utility and public services installations, including bus shelters and bus stops, but not including water towers, power generating stations, transfer stations, or outdoor storage.

         A.   Assisted living.

         B.   Model homes.

         C.   Multi-family.

         A.   Assembly and meeting halls, provided that such use on the ground floor of a structure shall not exceed 5,000 square feet of gross floor area.

         B.   Automobile service stations.

         C.   Banks, or other financial institutions, with drive-through teller or ATM facilities, provided that when such use is located on the ground floor of the structure it shall not exceed 5,000 square feet of gross floor area.

         D.   Bars/taverns located within 200 feet of a residential use.

         E.   Convenience stores and specialty grocery stores.

         F.   Entertainment and indoor amusement facilities.

         G.   Funeral homes.

         H.   Lodging.

         I.   Liquor stores.

         J.   Offices, business or professional, with a ground floor footprint greater than 5,000 square feet, but less than 10,000 square feet or provided that the use is part of a planned development and subject to a development agreement and provided that any structure must be broken up into storefront modules not exceeding forty feet in width. Each module shall have display windows and other architectural features to distinguish it from adjacent modules.

         K.   Recreational or sports training facilities, commercial.

         L.   Restaurants located within 200 feet of a residential use, but not including drive-through restaurants.

         M.   Retail and restaurant uses with a ground floor footprint greater than 5,000 square feet, but less than 10,000 square feet or provided that the use is part of a planned development and subject to a development agreement, and provided that any structure must be broken up into storefront modules not exceeding forty feet in width. Each module shall have a prominent entry, display windows, and other architectural features to distinguish it from adjacent modules.

         N.   Retail uses with outdoor sales or storage.

         O.   Veterinary facility, small animal clinic (allow overnight, indoor boarding).

         P.   Parking structure as a principal use.

         Q.   Pet grooming.

         A.   Cemeteries.

         B.   Convention or conference centers.

         C.   Government public works and service facilities.

         D.   Places of religious worship, including churches and synagogues. Religious schools and day care centers may be permitted as accessory uses within the same structure as the principal conditional use.

         E.   Public safety and emergency services.

         F.   Schools, public or private (preschool, elementary, secondary, or post-secondary).

         G.   Transportation facilities without repairs (bus terminal, train depot, etc.)

         A.   Single-family detached: eight dwelling units per acre.

         B.   Single-family attached: eight dwelling units per acre.

         C.   Duplex: twelve dwelling units per acre.

         D.   Townhomes: twenty dwellings units per acre.

         E.   Multi-family: thirty dwelling units per acre.

         A.   More than one principal commercial/retail use permitted by-right or conditionally in District 5 may be developed or established together on a single lot or site, or within a single structure, provided all applicable requirements set forth in this section and Code and all other applicable ordinances are met.

         B.   Any combination of residential and commercial/retail uses that are permitted by-right or conditionally in District 5 may be developed or established together on a single lot or site, or within a single structure, provided all applicable requirements set forth in this section and Code, and all other applicable ordinances, are met. For example, a two-story structure on a single lot in the Village Core may have a restaurant or retail store on the ground floor, and residential apartments or condominiums on the second floor.

         A.   Single-family detached: fifty feet.

         B.   Single-family attached: forty-eight feet.

         C.   Townhomes: twenty-four feet.

         D.   Multi-family uses: not applicable.

         E.   Non-residential uses: not applicable.

         A.   Single-family attached: four dwelling units.

         B.   Townhomes: eight dwelling units.

         C.   Multi-family: twenty dwelling units.

         A.   Minimum front yard setback:

            1.   Residential uses: five feet.

            2.   Non-residential uses and multi-family: A minimum of seventy-five percent of the front wall of commercial/retail buildings shall be built to the edge of the front sidewalk or front property line (minimum and maximum front yard/setback = zero feet).

            3.   Averaging may be required for setbacks: When the two immediately adjoining properties contain existing development, then the front setback shall not differ by more than ten percent from the front yard setbacks existing on either one of the two properties immediately adjoining the subject property unless approved by the Architectural and Historic Board of Review.

         B.   Minimum rear yard setback:

            1.   Residential–principal structure: twenty-five feet.

            2.   Residential–accessory structure: five feet.

            3.   Non-residential: ten feet, except that when the rear yard abuts a residential use, the rear yard setback shall be increased to twenty feet from the property line.

         C.   Minimum side yard setback:

            1.   Single-family uses: eight feet.

            2.   Duplexes: ten feet.

            3.   Multi-family uses: ten feet.

            4.   Side-facing attached garage: twenty-five feet.

            5.   Other accessory structures: five feet.

            6.   Non-residential: zero feet provided that adequate access is available at the rear of the use via an alley or other means of ingress for emergency and service vehicles. Except that when adjacent to the residential use shall be at least fifteen feet from the property line.

         A.   Commercial/retail uses: The amount of impervious coverage shall be no more than eighty percent of the total gross lot area unless covered under the provisions of a planned development and development agreement.

         B.   Single-family attached, townhome, and multi-family residential uses: The amount of impervious coverage shall be no more than eighty percent of the total gross lot area.

         A.   Single-family detached, attached, duplexes, townhomes: thirty-five feet.

         B.   Multi-family residential uses: forty feet.

         C.   Commercial/retail and other non-residential uses: forty-five feet, except that no facade or portion of a building shall exceed a height such that it would be visible above the height of existing facades of buildings fronting on Main Street when viewed from the Village Green.

         A.   Principal residential structures–single-family detached and duplexes.

            1.   The main entrance(s) to the residence shall face the street.

            2.   The front wall of the principal structure shall be parallel to the street or perpendicular to a radius of the curve of the street extended through the approximate center of the main mass, if the street is curved.

         B.   Principal residential structures–single-family attached, townhomes, and multi-family.

            1.   The entrance to at least one dwelling unit within each building shall face the street. (See Figure 6.)

            2.   The front wall of the principal structure, or the front wall of at least one principal structure in a multi-building development, shall be parallel to the street or perpendicular to a radius of the curve of the street extended through the approximate center of the main mass, if the street is curved.

         C.   Principal residential structures on corner lots.

            1.   In general, the structure shall face one of the streets and not the corner.

            2.   One side of the structure shall be designated the "front" and shall be subject to the requirements set forth in division (d)(11)A. or B. of this section and requirements regarding private walks and entryways set forth below in division (d)(14).

         D.   Private garages:

            1.   Doors of attached garages shall not face the street.

            2.   An attached garage shall be sited so that its door is not visible from the primary direction of approach.

            3.   Detached garages shall be located in the rear yard.

         E.   Non-residential development:

            1.   Commercial/retail buildings shall maintain a continuous wall plane at the front property line. Architectural features, such as bay windows, may project beyond this plane no more than thirty inches at a minimum height of twelve feet above the sidewalk.

            2.   The main entrance to the principal structure shall face the street.

            3.   The front wall of the principal structure shall be parallel to the street or perpendicular to a radius of the curve of the street extended through the approximate center of the main mass, if the street is curved.

         A.   Townhomes and duplexes: No more than one driveway curb cut per lot.

         B.   Single-family attached and multi-family: No more than two driveway curb cuts per development site. Non-residential uses: No more than one driveway curb cut per lot, except that when the lot is wider than 150 feet then no more than two driveway curb cuts per lot.

         C.   See Section 1207.13(c)(5) regarding limits on curb cuts to arterial and collector roads.

         A.   State Route 91 and State Route 303: State Route 91 and State Route 303 within District 5 shall not be widened with additional through lanes, nor shall angled parking be eliminated on the west side of Route 91, north of Route 303.

         A.   Location and access–residential uses:

            1.   Off-street parking shall not be located in a principal building's front yard setback area.

            2.   Off-street parking shall be located at the rear or side of a principal building on the interior of the lot and shall be accessed by means of shared driveways, preferably from side streets or alleys.

            3.   Driveways may be located in the rear yard setback area.

         B.   Location and access–non-residential uses:

            1.   No more than twenty percent of off-street parking shall be located to the side of a principal building.

            2.   All other off-street parking shall be located at the rear of a building on the interior of the lot and shall be accessed by means of shared driveways, preferably from side streets or alleys.

            3.   Driveways may be located in the rear yard setback area.

         C.   Non-residential uses–shared parking: Parking lots shall be interconnected with non-residential parking lots on adjacent properties to the maximum extent feasible. As per Section 1207.12(h), Joint or Collective Parking Facilities, cross-access easements or other acceptable agreements for adjacent lots with interconnected parking lots shall be submitted in language acceptable to the City's solicitor and PC to ensure availability of shared parking to users.

         A.   Provision shall be made in the design of all developments for non-vehicular circulation systems, including but not limited to sidewalks, pathways, and bikeways.

         B.   Sidewalks:

            1.   Sidewalks at least five feet wide shall be provided on all sides of a lot that abut a public street, way, or open space.

            2.   Sidewalks at least five feet wide shall be provided along the full length of a building facade that features a customer entrance and along any building facade abutting a public parking area.

            3.   All internal pedestrian walkways shall be designed to be visually attractive and distinguishable from driving surfaces through use of durable, low-maintenance surface materials such as pavers, brick, or scored concrete to enhance pedestrian safety and comfort.

         C.   Linkages: To the maximum extent feasible, provision shall be made in the design of developments for connections with existing or future pedestrian systems on adjoining properties, including but not limited to connections to existing or future sidewalks, bikeways, walkways, and any existing or planned trail systems along Brandywine Creek.

(Ord. 16-148, § 9. Passed 2-21-17; Ord. 18-93. Passed 10-15-19; Ord. 21-71. Passed 1-4-22; Ord. 25-92. Passed 10-7-25.)

      (1)   District 6, together with District 8, is intended to provide key development opportunities for future employment growth in the City of Hudson. Permitted uses encourage the development of high-quality planned office and industrial business park developments. District 6 also serves as the key western gateway to the City of Hudson and district regulations, including heightened landscaping standards and application of industrial design/architectural guidelines, are intended to create attractive entryways into the City along Route 303 (Streetsboro Road) and Boston Mills Road. In addition, in order to better manage traffic generation patterns in the City, District 6 is intended to encourage relatively more intense traffic-generating uses to concentrate at the western edge of Hudson in order to benefit from easy access to Route 8.

      (2)   District 6 also contains significant natural wetlands and features. Accordingly, a primary purpose of these District 6 regulations is to preserve and protect the district's critical environmental and wetlands features, while integrating them into planned projects as valuable open space amenities. New development is encouraged to respect existing land forms and to limit grading and site disturbance adjacent to wetlands.

      (3)   In addition, with large land areas that fall within the boundaries of the City's designated wellhead protection area, the District 6 regulations are intended to advance the goals of the Hudson Wellhead Protection Study (dated February 13, 1997), the Ohio EPA Wellhead Protection Program (dated May 1992), and the Spill Prevention Plan.

   (b)   Uses by-right, except as limited by division (d) of this section:

         A.   Banks, subject to the conditions set forth in division (d) of this section;

         B.   Office business parks;

         C.   Offices, business or professional, not located in a business park;

         D.   Recording, radio, or television studios;

         E.   Restaurant, subject to the conditions set forth in division (d) of this section;

         F.   Retail uses, subject to the conditions set forth in division (d) of this section;

         G.   Services, business personal or repair, subject to the conditions set forth in division (d) of this section;

         H.   Showrooms and salesrooms for wholesale distribution;

         I.   Wholesale trade.

         A.   Industrial business parks;

         B.   Industrial use, light;

         C.   Research laboratories, including but not limited to:

            1.   Theoretical and applied research in all the sciences;

            2.   Product development and testing;

            3.   Product engineering development; or

            4.   Market development.

         D.   Warehousing, distribution, and/or storage;

         E.   Workshop and custom small industry uses.

         A.   Public park or recreation areas, including multipurpose trails.

         B.   Public recreational facilities, indoor or outdoor.

         C.   Government administrative offices.

         D.   Government public works and service facilities.

         E.   Public safety and emergency services.

         F.   Essential public utility and public services installations, including bus shelters and bus stops, but not including water towers, power generating stations or transfer stations.

         A.   Planned developments, subject to the standards and procedures set forth in Sections 1203.04 and 1204.02.

         A.   Storage of goods, non-hazardous materials and equipment is permitted in the side and rear yard. Storage shall be screened from view on the front by Bufferyard B and shall be screened from view of the side lot lines by Bufferyard A as described in Section 1207.04(g).

         B.   See Section 1206.03, Accessory Uses.

         A.   Assisted living.

         A.   Day care centers, child or adult.

         B.   Lodging.

         C.   Medical clinics.

         D.   Recreational or sports training facilities, commercial.

         E.   Vehicle and equipment rentals.

         F.   Vehicle repair and service.

         G.   Wireless telecommunications facility.

         H.   Boarding kennels.

         I.   Veterinary facilities or small animal clinics, including overnight indoor boarding.

         J.   Pet grooming.

         A.   Continuing care retirement community.

         B.   Convention or conference center.

         C.   Government facilities, administrative offices, and services, including but not limited to police or fire stations, emergency medical service facilities, post office, library, or similar uses.

         D.   Hospitals, including heliports as an accessory use.

         E.   Institutional residential for the elderly and handicapped (for nine or more people).

      (1)   Wholesale uses or warehousing, distribution, and/or storage uses shall not occupy more than sixty percent of the gross floor area of any structure located on any parcel or lot with frontage on Route 303 or Boston Mills Road.

      (2)   Only office, office business park, day care center, medical clinic, research laboratory uses, assisted living, continuing care retirement community, or institutional residential for the elderly and handicapped (for nine or more people) shall be permitted as the principal use of each building on parcels or lots fronting on and/or located north of Boston Mills Road.

      (3)   Only office or office business park uses shall be permitted uses by right on parcels or lots that front Route 303 and that are located 600 or more feet east of the intersection of Route 303 and Hudson Crossing Parkway. All other uses shall be allowed conditional uses.

      (4)   Commercial and retail uses permitted by right or conditionally and that reference this division, whether the use is one or more than one business establishment, shall be permitted in Districts 6 and 8 only if one of the following conditions is met:

         A.   The commercial or retail activity is part of a planned development and the total commercial or retail uses does not exceed 10,000 gross square feet in any one building and the total commercial and/or retail uses does not exceed 40,000 gross square feet within any planned development; or

         B.   The total commercial or retail uses does not exceed the lesser of 10,000 gross square feet or twenty-five percent of the gross floor area of any one building used or designed for office or industrial uses and does not exceed 40,000 gross square feet of the existing combined building gross floor area on the same parcel; or

         C.   Commercial or retail uses may occupy a building separate from an office or industrially-used building, provided there exists at least 30,000 gross square feet of building space used or designed for office or industrial use on the same parcel. The total commercial or retail uses shall not exceed twenty-five percent of the gross floor area of the total building gross floor area on the parcel, and shall not exceed a total of 40,000 gross square feet on the same parcel.

         A.   Office uses:

            1.   Stand-alone: .40 to 1.0

            2.   As part of a business park: 1.0 to 1.0

         B.   Industrial and warehouse uses:

            1.   Stand-alone: .40 to 1.0

            2.   As part of a business park: 1.0 to 1.0

         C.   Mixed office and industrial uses: 1.0 to 1.0

         A.   Office uses: Two acres.

         B.   Office or industrial park: Five acres.

         C.   Industrial uses: Two acres.

         A.   Minimum front yard setbacks: Fifty feet for principal and accessory buildings and twenty-five feet for parking areas/lots.

         B.   Minimum side and rear yard setbacks: Twenty-five feet.

         C.   Setbacks from adjacent residential uses other than the Hike Bike (HB) Senior Housing Overlay Zone: Notwithstanding the provisions above:

            1.   All buildings and structures, shall be located at least 100 feet from the lot line of any adjacent residentially zoned or used property.

            2.   All materials, and vehicles, whether such vehicle is parked or stored, shall be located at least fifty feet from the lot line of any adjacent residentially zoned or used property.

         A.   Route 303 From Terex Road Extension west to the City boundary: A front yard setback with a minimum width of 300 feet shall be required on the north side only of Route 303;

         B.   Route 303 From Terex Road Extension east for 600 feet: A front yard setback with a minimum width of 200 feet shall be required on the north side only of Route 303; and

         C.   Route 303 from 600 feet east of Terex Road Extension east to the eastern District 6 boundary: A front yard setback with a minimum width of 100 feet shall be required on the north side only of Route 303.

            All the front yard setback areas set forth above shall be landscaped to meet, at a minimum, the planting requirements set forth in Section 1207.18. Landscaping plans for these setback areas may incorporate treatments ranging from natural and undisturbed to a highly formalized landscaped design; in all cases, however, existing topography shall be respected to the maximum extent feasible through limited site grading.

         A.   Through access. Hudson Crossing Parkway shall be extended as a public street to connect Terex Road through to either Boston Mills Road directly or indirectly using Chittenden Road. If this street extension turns west to intersect with Chittenden Road, the right-of-way shall be dedicated with sixty feet of width and constructed to City standards.

         B.   Local access. Notwithstanding provisions set forth in Section 1207.18(f) cul-de-sac access drives in District 6 shall have a sixty-foot right-of-way with a minimum 120-foot diameter turnaround.

         C.   Driveway curb cuts. To the maximum extent feasible, the number of curb cuts shall be minimized by consolidation, shared driveways, or other means. Notwithstanding the policies of Section 1207.18(f) regarding curb cuts to arterial and collector streets shall remain the basic policy but may be altered within this District through a development agreement.

         A.   Provision shall be made in the design of all developments for non-vehicular circulation systems, including but not limited to sidewalks, pathways, and bikeways.

         B.   Sidewalks:

            1.   Sidewalks or paved paths at least five feet wide shall be provided on one side of an abutting public street.

            2.   Sidewalks at least five feet wide shall be provided along the full length of a building facade that features a customer entrance and along any building facade abutting a public parking area.

            3.   All internal pedestrian walkways shall be designed to be visually attractive and distinguishable from driving surfaces through use of durable, low-maintenance surface materials such as pavers, brick, or scored concrete to enhance pedestrian safety and comfort.

            4.   The Planning Commission, based upon site specific circumstances including but not limited to, topography, stormwater management, and the effect on utility systems may waive these requirements.

         C.   Linkages: To the maximum extent feasible, provision shall be made in the design of developments for connections with existing or future pedestrian systems on adjoining properties, including but not limited to connections to existing or planned future sidewalks, bikeways, walkways, or trail systems. To the maximum extent practicable, a multi-purpose trail connector shall provide north-south access south of Boston Mills Road.

(Ord. 16-148, § 9. Passed 2-21-17; Ord. 18-93. Passed 10-15-19; Ord. 24-104. Passed 12-17-24; Ord. 25-92. Passed 10-7-25.)

      (1)   This district is intended to continue the existing land use pattern of the area, which is characterized by a predominance of retail and service establishments that serve both the immediate residential neighborhoods as well as the greater community. The commercial uses in this district are oriented toward State Route 91, but traffic congestion and difficulties with access plague existing commercial and retail users. The regulations set forth in this district are intended to reinforce existing commercial uses, and allow their compatible redevelopment as long as these uses continue to be oriented toward State Route 91, will not aggravate existing traffic and vehicular access problems. Accordingly, until the Route 91 Corridor Management Plan is implemented by the City, or its implementation is included as a condition of a site plan approval process severe traffic problems in this area prevent approval of any new or expanded use that generates more than 100 vehicle end-trips per peak hour.

      (2)   The current uses and vacant land at the northern end of District 7 serve as a transition between existing community oriented retail and the neighboring residential portion of South Main Street. Existing office uses and large parcel sizes make this area attractive for new office development. Offices, which by nature require fewer vehicle trips, can have suitable access provided given the heavy traffic volumes of this corridor. The Office Overlay Zone of the northern portion of District 7 will protect and buffer residential uses to the north and reinforce retail uses to the south.

      (3)   Regulations set forth in this district are also intended to begin establishing a coherent design identity for the corridor, such as uniform setbacks and uniform height restrictions. At the same time, District 7 regulations will stress buffering and landscaping to protect adjacent residential development from any adverse noise, visual, or traffic impacts arising from new commercial/retail development.

   (b)   Uses by-right, except as limited by division (d) of this section.

         A.   Artisan studios, photography shops or studios, and art galleries, provided the use does not exceed a gross floor area of 5,000 square feet.

         B.   Automated teller machines (ATMs), walk-up only.

         C.   Banks or other financial institutions provided the use does not exceed a gross floor area of 5,000 square feet.

         D.   Bars/taverns, provided the use does not exceed a gross floor area of 5,000 square feet.

         E.   Medical clinics, provided the clinic does not exceed a gross floor area of 10,000 square feet.

         F.   Offices, business or professional.

         G.   Recording, radio, or TV studios, provided that the gross floor area does not exceed a total of 2,500 square feet.

         H.   Restaurants, except drive-through restaurants, provided the use does not exceed a gross floor area of 5,000 square feet.

         I.   Retail uses, provided that the gross floor area does not exceed a total of 5,000 square feet.

         J.   Services, personal, business, or repair, except vehicle repair, provided the use does not exceed a gross floor area of 5,000 square feet.

         A.   Government administrative offices.

         B.   Public safety and emergency services.

         A.   Planned developments, subject to the standards and procedures set forth in Sections 1203.04 and 1204.02.

   (c)   Conditional uses, except as limited by division (d) of this section. The following uses shall be conditionally permitted in District 7 subject to meeting all applicable requirements set forth in this section and Section 1206.02, Conditional Uses.

         A.   Assembly and meeting halls, provided that such use on the ground floor of a structure shall not exceed 10,000 square feet of gross floor area

         B.   Automotive dealers.

         C.   Automobile repair and services.

         D.   Automobile service stations.

         E.   Bars or taverns located within 200 feet of a residential use.

         F.   Car wash.

         G.   Convenience stores.

         H.   Day care centers, child or adult.

         I.   Funeral home.

         J.   Liquor store.

         K.   Restaurants, except drive-through restaurants, located within 200 feet of a residential use.

         L.   Retail uses on lots within District 7 which exist at the time of adoption of this Code may be expanded in excess of the 10,000 square feet gross floor area limit on such lots if all of the following criteria are met:

            1.   The proposed expansion will implement a component of the SR91 Corridor Management Plan;

            2.   The proposed expansion is necessary for the continued economic viability of the existing use on that lot;

            3.   The maximum floor area to lot area ratio (division (d)(5) of this section) is complied with;

            4.   The parking requirements of Section 1207.12 are complied with; and

            5.   Auto trips generated by the proposed expansion do not cause a degradation in the existing level of service on contiguous roadways.

         M.   Retail uses with outdoor sales or storage.

         N.   Veterinary facilities or small animal clinics including overnight indoor boarding.

         O.   Pet grooming.

         A.   Places of religious worship, including churches and synagogues. Religious schools and day care centers may be permitted as accessory uses within the same structure as the principal conditional use.

      (1)   Only the following uses by right shall be permitted on parcels or lots fronting on Darrow Road and located on the west side of Darrow Road north of a point of Darrow Road 456 feet north of Faymont Drive (generally, a westerly line extended from Callander Drive) and parcels or lots located on the east side of Darrow Road south of a point of Darrow Road 494 feet south of Stoney Hill Drive in District 7, which area shall be known as the "District 7 Office Overlay Zone," and designated as such on the Official Zoning Map;

         A.   Banks or other financial institutions, except for drive through teller and ATM facilities;

         B.   Offices, business or professional;

         C.   Government administrative offices.

      (2)   Only the following conditional uses shall be permitted in the District 7, Office Overlay Zone:

         A.   Artisan studios, photography shops or studios, and art galleries; provided the use does not exceed a gross floor area of 5,000 square feet.

         B.   Bed and breakfast inns.

         C.   Funeral homes.

         D.   Recording, radio or TV studios, provided that the gross floor area does not exceed a total of 2,500 square feet.

         E.   Business services provided the use does not exceed a gross floor area of 5,000 square feet.

         F.   Personal services provided the use does not exceed a gross floor area of 5,000 square feet.

         G.   Veterinary facilities or small animal clinics, including overnight indoor boarding.

         A.   Minimum front yard setback: thirty feet.

         B.   Minimum side yard setback: fifteen feet.

         C.   Minimum rear yard setback: thirty feet, except when the rear yard of a non-residential use abuts a residentially zoned property, the rear yard setback shall be increased to fifty feet from the edge of the parking lot to the adjacent property line.

         D.   Arterial setbacks: See arterial setback and landscaping requirements in Section 1207.04(k), Landscaping/Buffering.

         A.   The front of all buildings shall be oriented to the side property line (i.e., perpendicular to the Route 91 right-of-way). (See Figure 7)

         B.    Multiple buildings on a development site shall be oriented to create an interior space or courtyard, in which parking areas or private open space may be located. (See Figure 7)

Figure 7.

         C.    Loading and service docks shall be sited either at the rear of the building or along the side of the building opposite from the primary entrance.

         A.   No more than ten percent of off-street parking may be located in a building's front yard area. All other off-street parking shall be located at the rear or side of the building on the interior of lot and shall be accessed by means of shared driveways.

         B.   Shared parking. Parking lots shall be interconnected with commercial/retail parking lots on adjacent properties to the maximum extent feasible. As per Section 1207.12(h), Joint or Collective Parking Facilities, cross-access easements or other acceptable agreements for adjacent lots with interconnected parking lots shall be submitted in language acceptable to the City's solicitor and the PC to ensure availability of shared parking to users.

         A.   Provision shall be made in the design of all developments for non-vehicular circulation systems, including but not limited to sidewalks, pathways, and bikeways. Funds-in-lieu of public sidewalks and other non-vehicular circulation systems may be provided as set forth in Section 1207.13(e).

         B.   Sidewalks:

            1.   Sidewalks at least five feet wide shall be provided on all sides of a lot that abut a public street, way, or open space.

            2.   Sidewalks at least five feet wide shall be provided along the full length of a building facade that features a customer entrance and along any building facade abutting a public parking area.

            3.   All internal pedestrian walkways shall be designed to be visually attractive and distinguishable from driving surfaces through use of durable, low-maintenance surface materials such as pavers, brick, or scored concrete to enhance pedestrian safety and comfort.

         C.   Compliance with access management plan: All development shall comply with the pedestrian access standards and requirements set forth in any adopted comprehensive access management plans for the State Route 91 corridor.

         D.   Linkages: To the maximum extent feasible, provision shall be made in the design of developments for connections with existing or future pedestrian systems on adjoining properties, including but not limited to connections to existing or planned future sidewalks, bikeways, walkways, or trail systems.

(Ord. 16-148, § 9. Passed 2-21-17; Ord. 18-93. Passed 10-15-19; Ord. 21-71. Passed 1-4-22; Ord. 25-92. Passed 10-7-25.)

      (1)   District 8 contains the bulk of prime, potential commercial development areas in the City of Hudson, and is intended to provide sites to accommodate the majority of future job growth in the community. The district enjoys good access to both rail and key arterial highways, and will be the focus of several significant interchange improvements. Accordingly, permitted uses encourage the development of large-scale office, industrial, and business parks. Only clean manufacturing and other industrial uses are permitted; industries that produce significant quantities of hazardous substances are specifically prohibited.

      (2)   Only to the extent necessary to serve employers and employees in the district or only as an accessory use to a principal office or industrial use, retail and services are permitted. The district also contains significant sensitive environmental areas, in particular wetlands, floodplains, and waterways. The district regulations thus require all new development to be sited in consideration of such environmental areas and, to the maximum extent feasible, to leave such areas as natural, open spaces. District 8: Hike Bike (HB) Senior Housing Overlay Zone begins at division (f) of this section.

         A.   Adult businesses, subject to Section 1207.19(a).

         B.   Banks or other financial institutions, subject to the conditions set forth in division (d) of this section.

         C.   Medical clinics.

         D.   Office business parks.

         E.   Offices, business or professional, not located in a business park.

         F.   Recording, radio, or television studios.

         G.   Restaurant, subject to the conditions set forth in division (d) of this section.

         H.   Retail uses, subject to the conditions set forth in division (d) of this section.

         I.   Services, business, personal or repair, subject to the conditions set forth in division (d) of this section.

         J.   Showrooms and salesrooms for wholesale distribution.

         K.   Wholesale trade.

         A.   Industrial business parks.

         B.   Industrial uses light.

         C.   Research laboratories, including but not limited to:

            1.   Theoretical and applied research in all the sciences;

            2.   Product development and testing;

            3.   Product engineering development; or

            4.   Market development.

         D.   Resource recovery operations conducted entirely within an enclosed structure.

         E.   Warehousing, distribution, and/or storage.

         F.   Workshops and custom small industry uses.

         A.   Essential public utility and public services installations, including but not limited to bus shelters and bus stops, but not including power generating stations, or transfer stations.

         B.   Government administrative offices.

         C.   Government public works and service facilities.

         D.   Public park or recreation areas, including multipurpose trails.

         E.   Public recreational facilities, indoor or outdoor.

         F.   Public safety and emergency services.

         A.   Planned development, subject to the standards and procedures set forth in Sections 1203.04 and 1204.02.

         A.   General agricultural operations.

         A.   Storage of goods, non-hazardous materials and equipment is permitted in the side and rear yard. Storage shall be screened from view on the front by Bufferyard B and shall be screened from view of the side lot lines by Bufferyard A as described in Section 1207.04(g).

         B.   See Section 1206.03, Accessory Uses.

         A.   Assisted living.

         A.   Automobile repair and services, but not including automobile wrecking or salvage, provided any accessory retail sales use shall not exceed 2,500 square feet in gross floor area.

         B.   Commercial nurseries.

         C.   Commercial operations that involve operation, parking, and maintenance of vehicles, cleaning of equipment, or work processes involving solvents, transfer stations, storage of goods, including self storage.

         D.   Day care centers, child or adult.

         E.   Lodging.

         F.   Recreational or sports training facilities, commercial.

         G.   Vehicle and equipment rentals.

         H.   Vehicle repair/services.

         I.   Wireless telecommunication facilities, including towers as regulated by the requirements of Section 1207.15.

         J.   Boarding kennels.

         K.   Veterinary facilities or small animal clinics, including overnight indoor boarding.

         L.   Pet grooming.

         A.   Industrial use, heavy.

         B.   Recreational vehicle, boat, or truck storage.

         A.   Continuing care retirement community.

         B.   Convention or conference center.

         C.   Government facilities, offices, and services.

         D.   Hospitals, including heliports as an accessory use.

         E.   Institutional residential for the handicapped or elderly.

         F.   Public safety and emergency services, including but not limited to police or fire stations, emergency medical service facilities, or similar uses.

         A.   Oil and gas exploration and extraction of lots of at least twenty acres in size under single ownership.

         B.   See Section 1206.03, Accessory Uses.

      (1)   Commercial and retail uses permitted by right or conditionally and that reference this division whether the use is one or more than one business establishment, shall be permitted in Districts 6 and 8 only if one of the following conditions is met:

         A.   The commercial or retail activity is part of a planned development and the total commercial or retail use does not exceed 10,000 gross square feet in any one building and the total commercial and/or retail uses does not exceed 40,000 gross square feet within any planned development; or

         B.   The total commercial or retail uses does not exceed the lesser of 10,000 gross square feet or twenty-five percent of the gross floor area of any one building used or designed for office or industrial uses and does not exceed 40,000 gross square feet of the existing combined building gross floor area on the same parcel; or

         C.   Commercial or retail uses may occupy a building separate from an office or industrially-used building, provided there exists at least 30,000 gross square feet of building space used or designed for office or industrial use on the same parcel. The total commercial or retail uses shall not exceed twenty-five percent of the gross floor area of the total building gross floor area on the parcel, and shall not exceed a total of 40,000 gross square feet on the same parcel.

         A.   Office uses:

            1.   Stand-alone: .40 to 1.0

            2.   As part of a business park: 1.0 to 1.0

         B.   Industrial and warehouse uses:

            1.   Stand-alone: .40 to 1.0

            2.   As part of a business park: 1.0 to 1.0

         C.   Mixed office and industrial uses: 1.0 to 1.0

         A.   Office uses: two acres.

         B.   Office or industrial park: five acres.

         C.   Industrial uses: two acres.

         A.   Minimum front yard setbacks: fifty feet for principal and accessory buildings; and twenty-five feet for parking areas/lots.

         B.   Minimum side and rear yard setbacks: twenty-five feet.

         C.   Setbacks from adjacent residential uses other than the Hike Bike (HB) Senior Housing Overlay Zone: Notwithstanding the provisions above:

            1.   All buildings and structures, shall be located at least 100 feet from the lot line of any adjacent residentially zoned or used property.

            2.   All materials, and vehicles, whether such vehicle is parked or stored, shall be located at least fifty feet from the lot line of any adjacent residentially zoned or used property.

            3.   The minimum setbacks of division (e)(3)A., B., and C. of this section shall apply within District 8 proper and its permitted uses including office and industrial uses adjacent to all property within the Hike Bike Senior Housing Overlay Zone.

         D.   Bufferyards adjacent to Hike Bike Senior Housing Overlay Zone: Any permitted use developed in District 8 proper adjacent to property located with the overlay shall not be required to install a bufferyard more intense than Bufferyard "B".

         A.   Wireless telecommunication towers: less than 200 feet.

            Wireless telecommunication equipment shelter: fifteen feet.

         B.   All other uses: fifty feet.

         A.   All development shall comply with the standards and requirements set forth in any adopted comprehensive access management plans for the State Route 91 corridor.

         B.   Driveway curb cuts. To the maximum extent feasible, the number of curb cuts shall be minimized by consolidation, shared driveways, or other means. See Section 1207.18(f) regarding restrictions on curb cuts to arterial and collector streets.

         A.   Provision shall be made in the design of all developments for non-vehicular circulation systems, including but not limited to sidewalks, pathways, and bikeways.

         B.   Sidewalks:

            1.   Sidewalks or paved paths at least five feet wide shall be provided on one side of an abutting public street, except on Darrow Road where they shall be provided on both sides of the street.

            2.   Sidewalks at least five feet wide shall be provided along the full length of a building facade that features a customer entrance and along any building facade abutting a public parking area.

            3.   All internal pedestrian walkways shall be designed to be visually attractive and distinguishable from driving surfaces through use of durable, low-maintenance surface materials such as pavers, brick, or scored concrete to enhance pedestrian safety and comfort.

         C.   Compliance with access management plan: As applicable, all development with frontage on State Route 91 shall comply with the pedestrian access standards and requirements set forth in any adopted comprehensive access management plans for the State Route 91 corridor.

         D.   Linkages: To the maximum extent feasible, provision shall be made in the design of developments for connections with existing or future pedestrian systems on adjoining properties, including but not limited to connections to existing or planned future sidewalks, bikeways, walkways, or trail systems.

         A.   This overlay zone within District 8 recognizes the unique presence of the Metro Parks Hike and Bike (HB) Trail as a geographic feature and community amenity. The overlay zone is intended to house residents age fifty-five and over providing smaller yards for convenience and ease of maintenance within a larger subdivision that will maximize connections to the Hike and Bike Trail. All portions of the overlay zone are within 1,100 feet, less than one-quarter mile from the Hike and Bike Trail. This housing will assist the goal of providing diversity in housing options in the City with proximity to centers of employment and health/wellness with a variety of housing types and lot sizes.

         B.   Adjacent District 9 and amenity retail allowed within the overlay zone offers a proximity of current and future facilities and services which especially benefit active adult seniors. It recognizes a community planning trend away from the isolation of uses given the changing nature of "industrial" and the desire for mixed and adjacent uses, such as housing, retail and offices. There is a specific intention to not offer a residential environment protected from the effects of usual and customary commercial and industrial business activity. Non-vehicular circulation is given a high priority and potential traffic impacts will be mitigated through implementation of the State Rt. 91 Traffic Corridor Study. The overlay zone supersedes the underlying industrial and business park zoning in District 8.

         A.   Age restricted residential, see property development standards below:

            1.   Duplexes.

            2.   Single-family, attached.

            3.   Single-family, detached.

            4.   Residential group homes for up to five handicapped or elderly people.

         B.   Institutional/civic/public:

            1.   Public park or recreation areas, including multi-purpose trails.

            2.   Public recreational facilities, indoor or outdoor.

            3.   Public safety and emergency services.

            4.   Essential public utility and public services installations.

         A.   Residential:

            1.   Assisted living.

            2.   Dwelling units above or mixed with offices or other commercial space.

            3.   Model homes.

            4.   Multi-family.

            5.   Residential group homes for the handicapped or elderly (from six to eight people).

         B.   Commercial:

            1.   Bed and breakfast inn.

            2.   Offices*, business or professional.

            3.   Private membership recreational facilities or clubs.

            4.   Restaurants*, except drive-through restaurants.

            5.   Retail uses.*

            6.   Services* for personal, business, or repair, except for vehicle.

               * Subject to special condition that such use must be located within 1,000 feet of both the Metro Parks Hike and Bike Trail and District 9.

         C.   Institutional/civic/public: Public, non-profit, or private cultural facilities, including but not limited to libraries and museums.

         D.   Planned developments: Planned developments, subject to the standards and procedures set forth in Sections 1203.04 and 1204.02, except "bonuses", Section 1204.02(c) shall not apply.

         A.   Residential occupant restrictions on years of age.

            1.   Homeowners association. All dwellings shall be included within a development having a mandatory homeowners association. Said homeowners association shall be incorporated in Ohio and the association shall provide for building and grounds maintenance and repair, insurance and working capital to accomplish such purposes. Said association shall publish and adhere to policies and procedures that demonstrate that the community is intended and operated to provide housing for persons fifty-five years of age and older including maintaining surveys or affidavits verifying compliance with fifty-five years of age and older occupancy requirements as permitted by 42 U.S.C. 3607(b)(2)(C) of the Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995 and its implementing regulations. Said association shall also be governed by the declarations of covenants and restrictions and by laws including rules and regulations which shall at a minimum regulate and control the following:

               a.   A restriction that requires homes to be occupied by persons fifty-five years of age or older, or a demonstration that at least eighty percent of the occupied units are occupied by at least one resident who is age fifty-five years of age or older; and

               b.   A restriction on homes to the effect that persons under the age of nineteen years of age shall not occupy or reside in a residential unit for more than ninety consecutive days or more than 120 cumulative days in any one calendar year.

               c.   The association may grant variance from the above restrictions, unless the granting of a variance would result in less than eighty percent of the residential units being occupied by one person fifty-five years of age or older or would jeopardize the property's status as housing for older persons under the Fair Housing Acts. Any request for a variance submitted to the association pursuant to this division shall set forth the names and ages of all proposed residents of the residential unit, the reason for the request and such other information as the association may reasonably require.

            2.   Covenants and restrictions. Legally binding covenants and/or deed restrictions that run with the land shall apply to all dwelling units that will bind the applicant, any assignee, mortgagee, or buyer, and all other parties that receive title to the property to the restrictions contained within this section. The grantor must state in any deed or instrument conveying title to a dwelling unit, that the property conveyed is an adult dwelling unit and is subject to the restrictions contained in this section. No covenant referencing any of the regulations or restrictions herein shall be recorded, nor shall any plat for land containing dwelling units be recorded, until and unless said covenant and/or deed restrictions that are consistent with the requirements of this section are approved by the City and enforceable by the City. The City of Hudson reserves the right, but not the responsibility, to enforce deed restrictions.

            3.   Each developer, condominium association, or homeowner association, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, shall protect and indemnify the City from and against all damages, claims for damages or costs of litigation which may arise directly or indirectly as a result of the age restrictions of the overlay district. The form may be an insurance policy, surety bond, or other satisfactory mechanism in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

         B.   Maximum net density:

            1.   Single-family detached: Four dwelling units per acre.

            2.   Duplexes: Four dwelling units per acre.

            3.   Single-family attached: Six dwelling units per acre.

            4.   Multi-family: Twelve dwelling units per acre.

         C.   Permitted mix of residential uses per development: No more than sixty-five percent of the dwellings of any residential development shall be single-family detached. At least thirty-five percent of the dwellings shall be single-family attached, duplex or multi-family type and at least three of these four dwelling types shall be included in each development.

         D.   Age oriented accessibility: Each single-family (attached or detached) or duplex type dwelling shall have at least one house entry from the exterior be a step-free entrance.

         E.   Open space: Residential development shall set aside a minimum of twenty-five percent of the gross land area for private open space. As active adult age restricted dwellings, for purposes of calculating the amount of public open space dedication a dwelling unit shall be assumed to contain 1.8 persons per residence.

         F.   Allowed lot size: minimum/maximum.

            1.   Single-family detached and duplex: 6,000/9,000 SF.

            2.   Single-family attached: 6,000/9,000 SF.

            3.   Multi-family: 10,000/no max SF.

         G.   Maximum building footprint:

            1.   Retail and services: 2,000 gross square feet.

            2.   Office: 5,000 gross square feet.

         H.   Minimum lot width:

            1.   Single-family detached: fifty-six feet, with limited use of lesser lot widths allowed as narrow as forty-five feet. "Limited" means lot widths less than fifty-six feet shall be used no more than four lots within a span of 500 feet.

            2.   Duplexes: sixty feet.

            3.   Single-family attached: twenty feet.

            4.   Multi-family uses: 150 feet.

            5.   Non-residential uses: fifty feet.

         I.   Setbacks: Unless modified pursuant to Section 1203.08, Minor Modifications, the yard setbacks shall be:

            1.   Front yard setback: twenty feet minimum, thirty-five feet maximum.

            2.   Minimum side yard setback:

               a.   Single-family detached/attached: five feet, fifteen feet total both sides.

               b.   Other residential: ten feet.

               c.   Side-facing attached garage: twenty-five feet.

               d.   Other accessory structures: five feet.

               e.   Corner lots: twenty feet for street side not designated as "front".

            3.   Minimum rear yard depth:

               a.   Principal structure: thirty feet.

               b.   Accessory structure: eight feet.

         J.   Maximum number of units per structure:

            1.   Multi-family: twelve units per structure.

         K.   Maximum structure height: thirty-five feet.

         L.   Building siting and orientation.

            1.   Principal residential structures–single-family detached and duplexes.

               a.   The main entrance(s) to the residence shall face the street.

               b.   The front wall of the principal structure shall be parallel to the street or perpendicular to a radius of the curve of the street extended through the approximate center of the main mass, if the street is curved.

            2.   Principal residential structures–single-family attached, and multi-family.

               a.   The entrance to at least one dwelling unit within each building shall face the street.

               b.   Each unit within a structure shall have its own front entryway to the outside.

               c.   The front wall of the principal structure, or the front wall of at least one principal structure in a multi-building development, shall be parallel to the street or perpendicular to a radius of the curve of the street extended through the approximate center of the main mass, if the street is curved.

            3.   Principal residential structures on corner lots.

               a.   In general, the structure shall face one of the streets and not the corner.

               b.   One side of the structure shall be designated the "front" and shall be subject to the requirements set forth in division (f)(4)A. or B. of this section, and requirements regarding private walks and entryways set forth below in division (f)(4)N. of this section.

            4.   Private garages.

               a.   Doors of attached garages may face the street of no more than fifty percent of the single-family attached and detached and duplex dwellings within a street frontage of 500 feet.

               b.   Detached garages shall be located only in the rear yard.

               c.   New development of a residential dwelling shall provide space for the storage of at least one car within an enclosed garage.

               d.   Garages for single-family dwellings shall not be larger than 720 square feet.

            5.   Non-residential development.

               a.   The main entrance to the principal structure shall face the street.

               b.   The front wall of the principal structure shall be parallel to the street or perpendicular to a radius of the curve of the street extended through the approximate center of the main mass, if the street is curved.

               c.   The main body of the principal structure shall be closest to the street.

         M.   Architecture and design standards. Architectural design guidelines located in Appendix D apply except for those regarding parking garages and the look alike standards. These two topics have been modified as follows:

            1.   Attached garages are restricted within each single-family attached, single- family detached development so that:

               a.   No more than fifty percent of the dwellings shall have front facing garages within a span of street of 500 feet; and

               b.   No more than sixty percent of the dwellings shall have the garage forward of the main house mass; and

               c.   No dwelling shall have an attached garage that is both a front facing and forward of the main house mass.

               d.   Front facing garage doors must be single car widths and finished to blend with the main cladding materials of the home. Each individual opening is not to exceed nine feet clear height and twelve feet clear width.

               e.   Front elevations shall be designed to minimize the visual impact of the garage. A front entry garage must be set back a minimum of two feet from the front line of the main mass of the house. Second floors may project over the garage and porches or other architectural elements may project beyond the face of the garage. (Garages whose doors are located on a side or rear elevation of the building are not required to step back from the facade.)

            2.   No parking garage accessory structures are allowed for multifamily or mixed-use structures. Parking must be surface lots, or if structured and attached to the principal structure containing the dwelling units then is permitted.

            3.   Single and two family dwellings shall not look alike. The subject building shall not look like the buildings on two lots to either side of it and three buildings facing it across the street.

         N.   Private walkway entrances. All new development shall connect the front of the principal structure to the sidewalk with a private connecting walkway entrance and/or driveway surfaced with either concrete, brick, or stone.

         O.   Driveway curb cuts.

            1.   Single-family detached: No more than one driveway curb cut per lot.

            2.   Single-family attached, duplexes and multi-family: No more than driveway curb cuts per development site.

            3.   Non-residential uses: No more than one driveway curb cut per lot.

            4.   Compliance with traffic study: All developments must comply with the State Route 91 Traffic Corridor Study.

         P.   Location of parking. In addition to the off-street parking requirements set forth in Section 1207.12, off-street parking requirements set forth in Section 1207.12, off-street parking shall be located only to the side and rear of the principal building. Off-street parking shall not be allowed within the front setback area.

         Q.   Distance between residential buildings. Structures containing either single-family-attached, or multi-family dwelling units shall be separated from each other by a minimum of sixteen feet at their closest points.

         R.   Pedestrian/bicycle pathways and linkages:

            1.   Provision shall be made in the design of all developments for non-vehicular circulation systems, including but not limited to sidewalks, pathways, and bikeways. Funds in lieu of public sidewalks and other non-vehicular circulation systems may be provided as set forth in Section 1207.13(e).

            2.   Any amount of land set aside for trails in a development shall be credited toward either the public or private open space requirements set forth in this section and in Section 1207.05.

            3.   Sidewalks or multi-use paths shall be provided on both sides of all streets, shall run parallel to the street within the right-of-way, and shall be separated from the curb by a planting strip at least five feet in width. Sidewalks shall be at least five feet wide.

            4.   Provision shall be made in the design of developments to feature interconnections with existing or planned streets and pedestrian or bikeway systems on adjoining in properties with multi-use paths eight feet in width, and sidewalks.

         S.   Environmental standards. See Section 1205.14, Floodplain/Floodway Overlay.

(Ord. 16-148, § 9. Passed 2-21-17; Ord. 18-93. Passed 10-15-19; Ord. 21-46. Passed 8-17-21; Ord. 21-84. Passed 11-9-21; Ord. 21-71. Passed 1-4-22; Ord. 24- 104. Passed 12-17-24; Ord. 25-43. Passed 5-20-25; Ord. 25-92. Passed 10-7-25.)

      (1)   5108 Darrow Road - an Italianate house c. 1870;

      (2)   5114 Darrow Road - a New England-style home c. early 1850s;

      (3)   5122 Darrow Road - a Queen Anne-style home c. 1880s;

      (4)   5136 Darrow Road - a home;

      (5)   Darrowville Post Office c. 1900;

      (6)   5158 Darrow Road - a farmhouse dating to 1853;

      (7)   5192 Darrow Road - an Italianate home c. 1870; and

      (8)   5230 Darrow Road - a Greek Revival farmhouse c. 1837.

   The Planned Development option can provide flexibility with certain development standards in exchange for higher quality design and integrated connection between uses and buildings. In addition, District regulations are intended to relieve any new traffic and congestion impacts arising from new development by following the recommendations of the State Route 91 Traffic Corridor Study including provisions for connector roads that are distinguished from public streets.

         A.   Dwelling units stacked above or mixed with offices or other commercial space.

         A.   Artisan studios, photography shops and studios, and art galleries.

         B.   Automated teller machines (ATMs).

         C.   Banks or other financial institutions.

         D.   Bars/taverns more than 200 feet from a residential use.

         E.   Commercial nurseries.

         F.   Medical clinics.

         G.   Offices, business or professional.

         H.   Recording, radio, or television studios.

         I.   Restaurants, except drive-through restaurants, more than 200 feet from a residentially zoned property.

         J.   Retail uses without outdoor sales or storage.

         K.   Services, business, personal, or repair, except vehicle repair.

      (3)   [Reserved.]

         A.   Essential public utility and public services, including but not limited to bus shelters and bus stops, but not including power generating stations, transfer stations, or outdoor storage.

         B.   Government administrative offices.

         C.   Public park or recreation area, including multipurpose trails.

         D.   Public recreational facilities, indoor or outdoor.

         E.   Public safety and emergency services.

         A.   Planned developments, subject to the standards and procedures set forth in Sections 1203.04 and 1204.02.

         A.   Assembly and meeting halls.

         B.   Automobile repair and services.

         C.   Bars or taverns located within 200 feet of a residential use.

         D.   Bed and breakfast inn.

         E.   Convenience stores.

         F.   Day care centers, child or adult.

         G.   Entertainment and amusement facilities, indoor.

         H.   Funeral home.

         I.   Liquor stores.

         J.   Lodging.

         K.   Recreational or sports training facilities, commercial.

         L.   Restaurants, except drive through restaurants, located within 200 feet of residentially zoned property.

         M.   Retail uses with outdoor sales or storage.

         N.   Pawn shops, vape and smoke shops, tattoo parlors, and hookah lounges.

      (2)   General agricultural operations.

         A.   Schools, public or private–preschool, elementary, secondary, or post- secondary.

         B.   Places of religious worship, including churches and synagogues. Religious schools and day care centers may be permitted as accessory uses within the same structure as the principal conditional use.

         A.   Retail and services: .35 to 1.0

         B.   Office: 50 to 1.0

         C.   Maximum building footprint:

            1.   The building footprint area of any one retail building or retail use may not exceed 5,000 gross square feet as a use by right, or 10,000 gross square feet as a conditional use, except as provided in this division.

            2.   If part of a multi-building complex of three or more buildings on a site plan approved with five acres or more, the City Manager may permit retail buildings of 10,000 gross square feet or less.

            3.   Within a planned development, any one retail building may not exceed 20,000 gross square feet nor any single retail business use exceed 15,000 square feet.

            4.   No variance shall be granted to the maximum allowed building footprint area of this division.

         A.   Minimum front yard setback: twenty feet.

         B.   Minimum side yard setback: ten feet, except when the side yard abuts a residential use, the side yard setback for buildings or parking shall be increased to thirty feet. Buildings may share a common side wall when addressed by easement; then the side yard setback does not apply between those buildings.

         C.   Minimum rear yard setback: 100 feet, except when the rear yard abuts a residentially zoned property the setback for parking shall be at least fifty feet to the adjoining property line. For lots with retained historic structures the rear yard setback shall be reduced to ten feet from historic structures.

         A.   Location and access.

            1.   Parking in the front yard is limited to one aisle and two rows of parking spaces. All other off-street parking shall be located at the rear or side of the building on the interior of the lot and shall to the maximum extent feasible be accessed by means of shared driveways.

            2.   Credit against the required amount of off-street parking shall be granted for on-street parking that is available for general public use on a daily basis and is located within a maximum radius of 300 feet from the subject use.

         B.   Shared parking: Parking lots located to the rear of principal buildings shall be interconnected with commercial/retail parking lots on adjacent properties to the maximum extent feasible. As per Section 1207.12(h), Joint or Collective Parking Facilities, cross-access easements or other acceptable agreements for adjacent lots with interconnected parking lots shall be required in language acceptable to the City's solicitor to ensure availability of shared parking to users.

         C.   Historic structures. The preservation of historic structures shall not require off-street parking for the uses contained within such structures.

         A.   Vehicular access to all new development must comply with the State Route 91 Traffic Corridor Study or similarly adopted document.

         B.   To the maximum extent feasible, vehicular access to all new development in District 9 shall be from entrance drives, access roads, or shared driveways.

         C.   All driveways within District 9 shall be spaced at least 200 feet from the pavement edge of any other driveway or public street intersection.

         D.   Driveway curb cuts shall be limited to one per development site and, to the maximum extent feasible, the number of curb cuts shall be minimized by consolidation, shared driveways, or other means.

         A.   Provision shall be made in the design of all developments for non-vehicular circulation systems, including but not limited to sidewalks, pathways, and bikeways. Funds-in-lieu of public sidewalks and other non-vehicular circulation systems may be provided as set forth in Section 1207.13(e).

         B.   Sidewalks.

            1.   Sidewalks at least five feet wide shall be provided on all sides of a lot that abut a public street, way, or open space.

            2.   Sidewalks at least five feet wide shall be provided along the full length of a building facade that features a customer entrance, and along any building facade abutting a public parking area.

            3.   All internal pedestrian walkways shall be designed to be visually attractive and distinguishable from driving surfaces through use of durable, low-maintenance surface materials such as pavers, brick, or scored concrete to enhance pedestrian safety and comfort.

(Ord. 16-44, § 3. Passed 7-19-16; Ord. 16-148, § 9. Passed 2-21-17; Ord. 18-93. Passed 10-15-19; Ord. 21-71. Passed 1-4-22; Ord. 23-154. Passed 4-9-24; Ord. 25-57. Passed 6-3-25.)

         A.   Single-family detached.

         B.   Family day care homes, small (one to six children).

         C.   Residential group homes for up to five handicapped or elderly people.

         A.   Artisan studios, photography studios and shops, and art galleries.

         B.   Commercial nurseries.

         C.   Office, business or professional, provided that total gross floor area does not exceed 5,000 square feet.

         D.   Private-membership recreational facility or club.

         E.   Retail uses, provided that total gross floor area does not exceed 5,000 square feet.

         F.   Services, business, personal, or repair, except vehicle repair, provided that total gross floor area does not exceed 5,000 square feet.

         A.   General agricultural operations.

         A.   Government administrative offices.

         B.   Public park or recreation areas, including multipurpose trails.

         C.   Public recreational facilities, indoor or outdoor.

         D.   Public safety and emergency services.

         E.   Essential public utility and public services installations, including bus shelters and bus stops, but not including water towers, power generating stations, transfer stations, or outdoor storage.

         A.   Planned developments, subject to the standards and procedures set forth in Sections 1203.04 and 1204.02.