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Mussey Township City Zoning Code

SF SINGLE-FAMILY

RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

§ 153.045 INTENT.

   The purpose of this District is to permit the establishment of single-family residential neighborhoods with a rural character at a slightly higher density than that provided in the Agricultural Districts. These low-density residential areas are intended to be located where soils have slight limitations for installation of septic systems.
(Ord. passed 10-11-2000)

§ 153.046 PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USES.

   In the Single-Family Rural Residential District, no building or land shall be used and no building shall be erected except for one or more of the following uses:
   (A)   Single-family homes in accordance with § 153.150 and, where applicable, § 153.151;
   (B)    Hobby farms. See § 153.191.
   (C)   Public recreational uses such as parks and playgrounds;
   (D)   State licensed family day care homes;
   (E)   Public buildings without outdoor storage yards;
   (F)   Home occupations; and
   (G)   Uses similar to the principal permitted uses listed above may be permitted by the Planning Commission based upon findings of fact.
(Ord. passed 10-11-2000) Penalty, see § 153.999

§ 153.047 SPECIAL LAND USES.

   The following special land uses shall be permitted only after review and approval by the Planning Commission, subject to the requirements and standards of §§ 153.205 through 153.244 and the submission of a site plan conforming with the requirements of § 153.180:
   (A)   Educational institutions (§ 153.219);
   (B)   Cemeteries (§ 153.207);
   (C)   Churches and public buildings (§ 153.208);
   (D)   Kennels, raising of fur-bearing animals (§ 153.213);
   (E)   Single-family cluster density bonus option (§ 153.239);
   (F)   Group day care homes (§ 153.217);
   (G)   Utility and public service facilities (§ 153.221);
   (H)   Wireless communication facilities (§ 153.230);
   (I)   Single-family accessory apartment (§ 153.223);
   (J)   High volume wells or well systems (§ 153.234);
   (K)   Mining and extraction (§ 153.215);
(Ord. passed 10-11-2000)

§ 153.048 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES.

   (A)   Accessory buildings, structures and uses shall be permitted in accordance with § 153.168.
   (B)   In addition, the following accessory structures and uses may also be permitted subject to the provisions of this section.
      (1)   Garage and yard sales provided that:
         (a)   The sale is limited to no more than five consecutive days;
         (b)   There are no more than two sales per calendar year; and
         (c)   Only the homeowner or occupant shall conduct such a sale (this item does not apply to estate sales for deceased homeowners).
      (2)   One temporary roadside stand for the purpose of selling produce shall be permitted subject to the following.
         (a)   Only produce raised or produced by the owner or the owner’s family of the parcel(s) upon which the stand is located shall be offered for sales.
         (b)   The stand shall be no more than 200 square feet and shall not exceed one story or 14 feet in height.
         (c)   The stand shall be located a minimum of 30 feet from the front property line and shall be located so as to accommodate vehicle ingress, egress and parking on a defined driveway.
      (3)   Private residential ponds in accordance with § 153.185.
(Ord. passed 10-11-2000) Penalty, see § 153.999

§ 153.049 DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS.

   (A)   Site plans as required in § 153.180 of this chapter shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for its review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit for all special land uses and for other uses or structures which require site plan review.
   (B)   Single-family homes shall meet the applicable requirements of § 153.150 and, where applicable, § 153.151.
   (C)   See § 153.169 regulating the screening of off-street parking areas for nonresidential uses permitted in the SF Districts. All off-street parking shall be arranged so as to minimize any impact on adjacent residential properties.
   (D)   See §§ 153.165 through 153.191, General Regulations, regarding general requirements which may relate to uses permitted in the District.
   (E)   Except where otherwise regulated in this subchapter, refer to § 153.150, Schedule of District Regulations, limiting the height and bulk of buildings, the minimum size of lot by permitted land use, the maximum density permitted providing minimum yard setback requirements and development options.
   (F)   No required front yard space in any SF District shall be used for the storage or parking of vehicles or any other materials or equipment.
   (G)   The storing or parking of machinery, equipment, vehicles or other materials is prohibited in any open areas.
(Ord. passed 10-11-2000) Penalty, see § 153.999