Lancaster City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 1135

Industrial Districts

1135.01 SERVICE INDUSTRIAL DITRICT (SI).

(a) Purpose.

To serve commercial and industrial businesses that create a transition from general business areas to more intense industrial uses.

To encourage safe and appropriate pedestrian connections.

(b) Target Areas.

(c) Permitted, Special Exception, and Accessory Uses. See Section 1125.03 - Permitted, Special Exception, and Accessory Uses for each District.

(d) Lot Area, Setback, Height, and Lot Coverage Requirements.

Development Standards	Service Industrial
Minimum Lot Size (Sq. Ft.)	None
Minimum Frontage (Feet)	50
Minimum Front Setback (Feet)	45
Minimum Side Setback (Feet)	Twenty-five (25) - when a side or rear lot line abuts an existing residential use or District that permits one-unit dwellings, then a buffer shall be provided in accordance with Section 1141.10.
Minimum Rear Setback (Feet)	Twenty-five (25) - when a side or rear lot line abuts an existing residential use or District that permits one-unit dwellings, then a buffer shall be provided in accordance with Section 1141.10.
Maximum Height (Feet)	Forty-five (45) except however, mechanical equipment and/or ventilation systems may extend up to ten (10) feet above the height of the building. Said mechanical equipment /ventilation systems must be screened from view by parapet walls, mansard roofs, or other screening material approved by the City Planner, provided said material has one hundred (100) percent opacity year-round.
Maximum Lot Coverage (Percent)	80

(e) Example Lot Layout and Rendering.

(f) General Development Regulations.

	Applicable	Section Reference	Notes
Accessory Structures	Y	Section 1147.02	Detached Accessory Structures may encroach a side or rear setback but shall be no closer than five (5) feet from the side or rear lot line. Accessory structures shall also comply with all other requirements in Section 1147.02.
Fences	Y	Section 1147.05	Fences and walls may be placed in a required minimum setback provided they comply with Section 1147.05 .
Landscaping/ Buffering	Y	Chapter 1141	Plant material and berms may be placed in the required setbacks provided they do not constitute a nuisance as provided in the Lancaster Codified Ordinances.
Parking	Y	Chapter 1143	Limited - Parking is permitted in front of a principal building, but it is encouraged to be placed to the side or rear of the principal building. Parking may encroach a front, side or rear setback provided the parking is no closer than five feet from said lot line.
Signs	Y	Chapter 1145	Signs, provided they comply with Section Chapter 1145 , may be located within a front setback.

(Ord. 15-23. Passed 8-14-23.)

1135.02 ADVANCED MANUFACTURING DISTRICT (AM).

(a) Purpose.

To broaden the economic development opportunities of the City of Lancaster by creating development standards that will promote innovation and employment opportunities.

To promote advanced manufacturing, research and development opportunities, logistics and other similar businesses that support the supply chains serving existing or evolving industry clusters in the Columbus region.

To improve pedestrian connectivity of workforce areas to residential neighborhoods.

(b) Target Areas.

(c) Permitted, Special Exception, and Accessory Uses. See Section 1125.03 - Permitted, Special Exception, and Accessory Uses for each District.

(d) Lot Area, Setback, Height, and Lot Coverage Requirements.

Development Standards	Advanced Manufacturing
Minimum Lot Size (Sq. Ft.)	None
Minimum Frontage (Feet)	100
Minimum Front Setback (Feet)	100
Minimum Side Setback (Feet)	One (1) foot setback per one (1) foot of building height. When a side or rear lot line abuts an existing residential use or District that permits single unit dwellings, then a buffer shall be provided in accordance with Section 1141.10.
Minimum Rear Setback (Feet)	One (1) foot setback per one (1) foot of building height. When a side or rear lot line abuts an existing residential use or District that permits single unit dwellings, then a buffer shall be provided in accordance with Section 1141.10.
Maximum Height (Feet)	No maximum height
Maximum Lot Coverage (Percent)	80

(e) Example Lot Layout and Rendering.

(f) General Development Regulations.

	Applicable	Section Reference	Notes
Accessory Structures	Y	Section 1147.02	Detached Accessory Structures may encroach a side or rear setback but shall be no closer than five (5) feet from the side or rear lot line. Accessory structures shall also comply with all other requirements in Section 1147.02 .
Fences	Y	Section 1147.05	Fences and walls may be placed in a required minimum setback provided they comply with Section 1147.05 .
Landscaping/ Buffering	Y	Chapter 1141	Plant material and berms may be placed in the required setbacks provided they do not constitute a nuisance as provided in the Lancaster Codified Ordinances.
Parking	Y	Chapter 1143	Parking may encroach a front, side or rear setback provided the parking is no closer than five feet from said lot line.
Signs	Y	Chapter 1145	Signs, provided they comply with Chapter 1145 , may be located in a front setback.

(Ord. 15-23. Passed 8-14-23.)

Lancaster City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 1135

Industrial Districts

1135.01 SERVICE INDUSTRIAL DITRICT (SI).

(a) Purpose.

To serve commercial and industrial businesses that create a transition from general business areas to more intense industrial uses.

To encourage safe and appropriate pedestrian connections.

(b) Target Areas.

(c) Permitted, Special Exception, and Accessory Uses. See Section 1125.03 - Permitted, Special Exception, and Accessory Uses for each District.

(d) Lot Area, Setback, Height, and Lot Coverage Requirements.

Development Standards	Service Industrial
Minimum Lot Size (Sq. Ft.)	None
Minimum Frontage (Feet)	50
Minimum Front Setback (Feet)	45
Minimum Side Setback (Feet)	Twenty-five (25) - when a side or rear lot line abuts an existing residential use or District that permits one-unit dwellings, then a buffer shall be provided in accordance with Section 1141.10.
Minimum Rear Setback (Feet)	Twenty-five (25) - when a side or rear lot line abuts an existing residential use or District that permits one-unit dwellings, then a buffer shall be provided in accordance with Section 1141.10.
Maximum Height (Feet)	Forty-five (45) except however, mechanical equipment and/or ventilation systems may extend up to ten (10) feet above the height of the building. Said mechanical equipment /ventilation systems must be screened from view by parapet walls, mansard roofs, or other screening material approved by the City Planner, provided said material has one hundred (100) percent opacity year-round.
Maximum Lot Coverage (Percent)	80

(e) Example Lot Layout and Rendering.

(f) General Development Regulations.

	Applicable	Section Reference	Notes
Accessory Structures	Y	Section 1147.02	Detached Accessory Structures may encroach a side or rear setback but shall be no closer than five (5) feet from the side or rear lot line. Accessory structures shall also comply with all other requirements in Section 1147.02.
Fences	Y	Section 1147.05	Fences and walls may be placed in a required minimum setback provided they comply with Section 1147.05 .
Landscaping/ Buffering	Y	Chapter 1141	Plant material and berms may be placed in the required setbacks provided they do not constitute a nuisance as provided in the Lancaster Codified Ordinances.
Parking	Y	Chapter 1143	Limited - Parking is permitted in front of a principal building, but it is encouraged to be placed to the side or rear of the principal building. Parking may encroach a front, side or rear setback provided the parking is no closer than five feet from said lot line.
Signs	Y	Chapter 1145	Signs, provided they comply with Section Chapter 1145 , may be located within a front setback.

(Ord. 15-23. Passed 8-14-23.)

1135.02 ADVANCED MANUFACTURING DISTRICT (AM).

(a) Purpose.

To broaden the economic development opportunities of the City of Lancaster by creating development standards that will promote innovation and employment opportunities.

To improve pedestrian connectivity of workforce areas to residential neighborhoods.

(b) Target Areas.

(c) Permitted, Special Exception, and Accessory Uses. See Section 1125.03 - Permitted, Special Exception, and Accessory Uses for each District.

(d) Lot Area, Setback, Height, and Lot Coverage Requirements.

Development Standards	Advanced Manufacturing
Minimum Lot Size (Sq. Ft.)	None
Minimum Frontage (Feet)	100
Minimum Front Setback (Feet)	100
Minimum Side Setback (Feet)	One (1) foot setback per one (1) foot of building height. When a side or rear lot line abuts an existing residential use or District that permits single unit dwellings, then a buffer shall be provided in accordance with Section 1141.10.
Minimum Rear Setback (Feet)	One (1) foot setback per one (1) foot of building height. When a side or rear lot line abuts an existing residential use or District that permits single unit dwellings, then a buffer shall be provided in accordance with Section 1141.10.
Maximum Height (Feet)	No maximum height
Maximum Lot Coverage (Percent)	80

(e) Example Lot Layout and Rendering.

(f) General Development Regulations.

	Applicable	Section Reference	Notes
Accessory Structures	Y	Section 1147.02	Detached Accessory Structures may encroach a side or rear setback but shall be no closer than five (5) feet from the side or rear lot line. Accessory structures shall also comply with all other requirements in Section 1147.02 .
Fences	Y	Section 1147.05	Fences and walls may be placed in a required minimum setback provided they comply with Section 1147.05 .
Landscaping/ Buffering	Y	Chapter 1141	Plant material and berms may be placed in the required setbacks provided they do not constitute a nuisance as provided in the Lancaster Codified Ordinances.
Parking	Y	Chapter 1143	Parking may encroach a front, side or rear setback provided the parking is no closer than five feet from said lot line.
Signs	Y	Chapter 1145	Signs, provided they comply with Chapter 1145 , may be located in a front setback.

(Ord. 15-23. Passed 8-14-23.)

Lancaster City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 1135

Industrial Districts

1135.01 SERVICE INDUSTRIAL DITRICT (SI).

(a) Purpose.

To serve commercial and industrial businesses that create a transition from general business areas to more intense industrial uses.

To encourage safe and appropriate pedestrian connections.

(b) Target Areas.

(c) Permitted, Special Exception, and Accessory Uses. See Section 1125.03 - Permitted, Special Exception, and Accessory Uses for each District.

(d) Lot Area, Setback, Height, and Lot Coverage Requirements.

Development Standards	Service Industrial
Minimum Lot Size (Sq. Ft.)	None
Minimum Frontage (Feet)	50
Minimum Front Setback (Feet)	45
Minimum Side Setback (Feet)	Twenty-five (25) - when a side or rear lot line abuts an existing residential use or District that permits one-unit dwellings, then a buffer shall be provided in accordance with Section 1141.10.
Minimum Rear Setback (Feet)	Twenty-five (25) - when a side or rear lot line abuts an existing residential use or District that permits one-unit dwellings, then a buffer shall be provided in accordance with Section 1141.10.
Maximum Height (Feet)	Forty-five (45) except however, mechanical equipment and/or ventilation systems may extend up to ten (10) feet above the height of the building. Said mechanical equipment /ventilation systems must be screened from view by parapet walls, mansard roofs, or other screening material approved by the City Planner, provided said material has one hundred (100) percent opacity year-round.
Maximum Lot Coverage (Percent)	80

(e) Example Lot Layout and Rendering.

(f) General Development Regulations.

	Applicable	Section Reference	Notes
Accessory Structures	Y	Section 1147.02	Detached Accessory Structures may encroach a side or rear setback but shall be no closer than five (5) feet from the side or rear lot line. Accessory structures shall also comply with all other requirements in Section 1147.02.
Fences	Y	Section 1147.05	Fences and walls may be placed in a required minimum setback provided they comply with Section 1147.05 .
Landscaping/ Buffering	Y	Chapter 1141	Plant material and berms may be placed in the required setbacks provided they do not constitute a nuisance as provided in the Lancaster Codified Ordinances.
Parking	Y	Chapter 1143	Limited - Parking is permitted in front of a principal building, but it is encouraged to be placed to the side or rear of the principal building. Parking may encroach a front, side or rear setback provided the parking is no closer than five feet from said lot line.
Signs	Y	Chapter 1145	Signs, provided they comply with Section Chapter 1145 , may be located within a front setback.

(Ord. 15-23. Passed 8-14-23.)

1135.02 ADVANCED MANUFACTURING DISTRICT (AM).

(a) Purpose.

To broaden the economic development opportunities of the City of Lancaster by creating development standards that will promote innovation and employment opportunities.

To improve pedestrian connectivity of workforce areas to residential neighborhoods.

(b) Target Areas.

(c) Permitted, Special Exception, and Accessory Uses. See Section 1125.03 - Permitted, Special Exception, and Accessory Uses for each District.

(d) Lot Area, Setback, Height, and Lot Coverage Requirements.

Development Standards	Advanced Manufacturing
Minimum Lot Size (Sq. Ft.)	None
Minimum Frontage (Feet)	100
Minimum Front Setback (Feet)	100
Minimum Side Setback (Feet)	One (1) foot setback per one (1) foot of building height. When a side or rear lot line abuts an existing residential use or District that permits single unit dwellings, then a buffer shall be provided in accordance with Section 1141.10.
Minimum Rear Setback (Feet)	One (1) foot setback per one (1) foot of building height. When a side or rear lot line abuts an existing residential use or District that permits single unit dwellings, then a buffer shall be provided in accordance with Section 1141.10.
Maximum Height (Feet)	No maximum height
Maximum Lot Coverage (Percent)	80

(e) Example Lot Layout and Rendering.

(f) General Development Regulations.

	Applicable	Section Reference	Notes
Accessory Structures	Y	Section 1147.02	Detached Accessory Structures may encroach a side or rear setback but shall be no closer than five (5) feet from the side or rear lot line. Accessory structures shall also comply with all other requirements in Section 1147.02 .
Fences	Y	Section 1147.05	Fences and walls may be placed in a required minimum setback provided they comply with Section 1147.05 .
Landscaping/ Buffering	Y	Chapter 1141	Plant material and berms may be placed in the required setbacks provided they do not constitute a nuisance as provided in the Lancaster Codified Ordinances.
Parking	Y	Chapter 1143	Parking may encroach a front, side or rear setback provided the parking is no closer than five feet from said lot line.
Signs	Y	Chapter 1145	Signs, provided they comply with Chapter 1145 , may be located in a front setback.

(Ord. 15-23. Passed 8-14-23.)