The purpose of this chapter is to establish zoning districts in order to realize the general purposes set forth in Section 1240.02, such as to provide for orderly growth and development and to protect the property rights of all individuals by ensuring the compatibility of uses and practices within districts.

(Ord. 186-91. Passed 10-15-92.)

   (a)   The following zoning districts are hereby established for the City:

         R-1 Low Density Residential District

         R-2 Medium-Low Density Residential District

         R-3 Medium Density Residential District

         R-4 Medium-High Density Residential District

         B-1 Convenience Commercial District

         B-2 General Highway Commercial District

         B-3 Central Business District-Commercial District

         M-1 Heavy Manufacturing District

         M-2 Light Manufacturing District

         MPD Medical Park District

         COS Conservation and Open Space District

         PUD Planned Unit Development District

         FH Flood Hazard District

   (b)   Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require the actual location of any district on the Official Zoning Map, as it is the intent of this Zoning Code to provide flexibility in its administration to allow future expansion and change.

(Ord. 186-91. Passed 10-15-92; Ord. 147-93. Passed 5-6-93; Ord. 161-03. Passed 12-18-03; Ord. 161-05. Passed 11-3-05)

   (a)   In General; Incorporation by Reference. The districts established in Section 1248.02 are shown on the Official Zoning Map. The Official Zoning Map, and all data, references, explanatory material and notations on such Official Zoning Map, are hereby incorporated by reference in this Zoning Code, thereby having the same force and effect as if fully described in writing in this Zoning Code.

   (b)   Legend. The Official Zoning Map shall contain a legend that shall list the name and symbol (which may be any color and/or pattern) of each zoning district. In addition to such legend, the Official Zoning Map shall provide sufficient space for noting Official Zoning Map amendments, in compliance with Section 1248.06.

   (c)   Identification; Maintenance; Conflicts. The Official Zoning Map shall be properly identified by the signature of the Mayor, as attested by the Safety-Service Director, and shall bear the official seal of the City. The Official Zoning Map shall be maintained by the Zoning Administrator and shall remain on file in the office of the Safety-Service Director.

   Whenever there is an apparent conflict between the district boundaries (as shown on the Official Zoning Map) and the descriptions (as found in the text of this Zoning Code or any other ordinance), the written descriptions shall control.

   The Official Zoning Map shall be a reproducible document, and copies shall be made available to the public upon request and upon payment of a fee, as established by Council. Whenever the Official Zoning Map is changed by Council, the Mayor and the Safety-Service Director shall certify the accuracy of the Official Zoning Map by placing their signatures and the date on the reproducible Official Zoning Map.

(Ord. 186-91. Passed 10-15-92.)

   When a district boundary is not specifically indicated on the Official Zoning Map, the zoning district boundary shall be the item indicated below that is closest to and most parallel to the Official Zoning Map boundary. Where two or more items listed below are equidistant from, and equally parallel to, the Official Zoning Map boundary, the item listed first below shall control:

   (a)   The centerline of a thoroughfare, highway, street or other road surface.

   (b)   The centerline of a thoroughfare, highway, street or other road right of way.

   (c)   A lot line.

   (d)   The corporate limits of the City.

   (e)   The Township line of an Ohio unit of government.

   (f)   A Virginia Military Survey line.

   (g)   A township or range line.

   (h)   The centerline of a railroad line.

   (i)   The centerline of a railroad right of way.

   (j)   The centerline of a river, stream or other waterway.

   (k)   The centerline of a lake, pond or other body of water.

   Whenever any street, alley or other public way is vacated by official Council action, the zoning district adjoining each side of such street, alley or public way shall automatically be extended to the center of such vacation, and all areas within that vacation shall, thereafter, be subject to all regulations appropriate to the respective extended districts.

   In the event of a partial vacation, the zoning district adjoining such partial vacation, or the district nearest the portion vacated, shall automatically be extended to include all areas within that vacation, and all such areas shall, thereafter, be subject to all regulations appropriate to the extended district.

   All questions and disputes concerning the exact location of zoning district boundaries shall be resolved by the Board of Zoning Appeals.

(Ord. 186-91. Passed 10-15-92.)

   Upon receipt of a petition for annexation, Council shall transmit a copy of the petition to the Planning Commission for its zoning classification recommendation. The Planning Commission shall determine the zoning classification of the property at its first regularly scheduled meeting following receipt of the petition from Council. Upon completion of this meeting, the Planning Commission shall transmit its zoning recommendation to Council. After the Planning Commission recommendation has been received by Council, the normal amendment procedures provided in Chapter 1246 shall be followed. If the recommendation has to be submitted to the Ohio Director of Transportation (as required by Section 1246.06), and if the Director has not responded by the effective date of the annexation, an interim zoning shall be established that is effective only until Council acts following the receipt of the Director's response, as follows:

   (a)   If an annexed lot is not zoned at the time of its annexation to the City, it shall be classified temporarily as an R-1 Low-Density Residential District.

   (b)   An annexed lot that is zoned at the time of its annexation to the City shall remain temporarily in that district and under the zoning regulations and control of the appropriate township or County officials.

   In either case, any such interim zoning of annexed land shall not be added to the Official Zoning Map but shall be entered in the records of the Zoning Administrator.

(Ord. 186-91. Passed 10-15-92; Ord. 210-13. Passed 12-19-13.)

   Within fifteen days of the effective date of any change of a zoning district classification or boundary, the Zoning Administrator shall amend the reproducible copy of the Official Zoning Map to reflect such change and shall note on the Official Zoning Map the effective date of such change and the ordinance number authorizing such change. The amendment notation to the Official Zoning Map shall be signed by the Mayor and attested to by the Safety-Service Director.

(Ord. 186-91. Passed 10-15-92.)

   The main set of regulations for the zoning districts shall be as set forth in the following Official Schedule of District Regulations that is hereby adopted and declared to be a part of this Zoning Code. The Official Schedule of District Regulations has two parts:

   (a)   Part 1. Land Uses Allowed for Each Zoning District.

 

      P   =   permitted principal use   a    =   permitted accessory use

      CP   =   conditionally permitted principal use   ca    =   Conditionally permitted accessory use

      —   =   not permitted

      *      See Section 1248.02 for Zoning District names.

      **      Land uses are defined in Section 1240.11.

      ***      See Chapter 1262 for PUD regulations.

      ****   Single-family house only.

      READ:   Chapters 1254 and 1260 for conditional use and accessory use regulations,

               Chapters 1250 and 1252 for supplementary and special district regulations and

               Chapter 1266 for off-street parking and loading facilities regulations.

   (b)   Part 2. Lot, Yard, Height and Floor Area Limitations.