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§ 152.35 SCHEDULE OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS.

   (A)   R-1, R-2, and R-3 Residential Districts. The yard, height, frontage, setback, lot area, side yard, rear yard, and lot coverage requirements set forth in the chart on the following page shall apply:
 
District
Maximum Height Limit
Minimum Lot Frontage at Setback Line (Ft.)
Minimum Lot Area (Sq. Ft.)
Minimum Lot Area Per Family (Sq. Ft.)
Front Yard Setback (Ft.)
Side Yard Width
Rear Yard Depth (Ft.)
Maximum Lot Coverage (%)
Least (Ft.)
Sum of Both (Ft.)
R-1
2½ stories
75
9,000
9,000
25
5
15
10*
25
R-2
2½ stories
60
7,500
2,000
15
5
15
10*
35
R-3
4 stories or 40 ft. whichever is greater
75
9,000
9,000 for 1st family plus 4,000 for 2nd family plus 3,000 for 3rd family plus 2,000 per additional families
25
5
15
10*
35
   *Five feet when abutting an alley.
   Lot coverage is determined by measuring the foundation of the house and garage and any other existing buildings (unenclosed porch or patio does not count as lot coverage)
   Note:   The height limits of this chapter shall not apply to barns, silos, or other farm structures or buildings; church spires, belfries, cupolas, domes, monuments, transmission towers, chimneys, smokestacks, flag poles, radio towers, aerials, water towers, monitors, grain elevators, and other structures which require excessive height in order to function properly.
****Note:   The non-living areas of a residence, including garage, workshops, and mechanical room, may not exceed the living area of a residence in an R-1, R-2, or R-3 zone and total floor area of accessory buildings shall not exceed the total floor area of the principal building on the same lot.
 
   (B)   C-1, C-2, I-1, and I-2 Districts. The following yard, setback, side yard, rear yard, and height requirements shall apply:
 
District
Maximum Height Limit
Front Yard Setback
Side Yards
Each Side
Rear Yard Depth
C-1
4 stories or 40 ft., whichever is greater
None
None1
10 ft.
C-2
4 stories or 40 ft., whichever is greater
15 ft.
5 ft.
10 ft.
I-1
4 stories or 40 ft., whichever is greater
50 ft.
25 ft.2
25 ft.2
I-2
4 stories or 40 ft., whichever is greater
75 ft.
25 ft.3
25 ft.3
 
1 When abutting any residential district, a side yard of five feet is required.
2 When abutting any residential district, a side or rear yard, or both, of 50 feet is required.
3 When abutting any residential district, a side or rear yard, or both, of 75 feet is required.
Note:   The height limits of this chapter shall not apply to barns, silos, or other farm structures or buildings; church spires, belfries, cupolas, domes, monuments, transmission towers, chimneys, smokestacks, flag poles, radio towers, aerials, water towers, monitors, grain elevators, and other structures which require excessive height in order to function properly.
 
(Ord. 1969-11-22, passed 11- -69; Am. Ord. 1989-3-8, passed - -89; Am. Ord. 2007-9-39, passed 11-27-07)

§ 152.36 R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.

   (A)   Purpose and intent. The R-1 Single-Family Residential District is hereby created in order that there be areas within the village exclusively reserved for single-family residential purposes. The District regulations, and the District's location on the official zoning map have been written and drawn for the purpose of regulating new residential development in areas which are vacant at the time of adoption of this chapter. When developed according to the regulations so stated, these areas will constitute areas of sound residential development and add to the quality of the housing within. It is the intent of the section that new residential development in these areas be regulated according to sound, reasonable, and desirable regulations as stated within this chapter.
   (B)   Principal permitted uses.
      (1)   Residential. Single-family detached dwellings.
      (2)   Institutional and cultural. Churches and other places of worship, not including funeral chapels or mortuary chapels, provided that church buildings and buildings used for worship shall be located not less than 20 feet from any other lot in any residential district, and shall maintain a front yard setback of at least 40 feet from the street right-of-way; schools and institutions for academic instruction shall be located not less than 40 feet from any lot in any residential district, and shall maintain a front yard setback of at least 40 feet from the street right-of-way.
      (3)   Recreational. Public parks, playgrounds, recreational and community center buildings and grounds of a noncommercial nature; provided that any principal building used therefor shall be located not less than 40 feet from any other lot in any residential district, and shall maintain a front yard setback of at least 40 feet from the street right-of-way.
      (4)   Nuisance abatement. The use of lands and buildings shall not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment, and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any person, property or the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare or odors that are not compatible with nor typical of a residential zone.
   (C)   Conditionally permitted uses. The following uses may be permitted in the R-1 District only if expressly authorized by the Planning Commission in accordance with the provisions of § 152.56, and subject to any limitations and restrictions deemed necessary by the Planning Commission.
      (1)   Recreational. Private noncommercial recreational areas and facilities such as swimming pools and tennis courts. In any district, a pool, or the entire property in which it is located, shall be so walled or enclosed by a chain-link fence or equivalent, not less than five nor greater than six feet in height and maintained in good condition, as to prevent uncontrolled access by children or others from the street or from adjacent properties.
      (2)   Spas/hot tub regulations. Spas/hot tubs shall be subject to the same enclosure requirements as specified in division (1) above. Portable spas/hot tubs shall be exempt from this requirement, provided the spa/hot tub has the locking safety cover which meets ASTM ES 13 or latest revision.
      (3)   Hospitals. Any hospital for human care, provided that buildings be located not less than 50 feet from any other lot in any residential district.
      (4)   Public facilities and utilities. Structures and installations which are necessary public facilities and utilities and require location in the R-1 District.
   (D)   Accessory buildings and uses. Accessory uses, buildings, or other structures customary and incidental to any aforesaid permitted uses shall be allowed, provided that such accessory building or use shall not involve any type of business, trade, manufacturing, or industry.
   (E)   Signs. The only signs permitted in the R-1 District shall be as follows:
      (1)   One bulletin board not exceeding 20 square feet in area for any church, school, or other public or semi-public institution.
      (2)   One temporary unlighted real estate sign advertising the sale or rental of the premises on which it is maintained, not exceeding a total area of nine square feet and located at least 12 feet from all street right-of-way lines or flat against the building.
      (3)   One temporary unlighted sign not exceeding 50 square feet in area in a real estate development containing five lots or more. Such sign shall be set back from every street line or any other lot in any residential district at least a distance equal in feet to the front yard requirement of that district. Such sign shall be removed within three years from the date of its construction.
   (F)   Off-street parking space.
      (1)   Dwelling units. Two off-street parking spaces for each dwelling unit is required. Single-family detached dwellings, shall not have overhead garage doors exceeding 8-1/2 feet in height.
      (2)   Institutional and cultural. Churches, schools, and similar uses shall provide one off-street space per eight seats in a principal auditorium, or one off-street space per 17 classroom seats, whichever is greater.
      (3)   Entrances, exits and driveways. Entrances, exits, or driveways shall not be computed as any part of a required parking space or area.
      (4)   Recreational. Other types of recreational uses permitted in the R-1 District shall provide adequate off-street parking space to accommodate the maximum number of expected automobiles.
   (G)   Area, yard and height requirements. Area, yard, and height requirements shall be as prescribed in § 152.35.
   (H)   Perimeter foundation. In all residential zones, all buildings and structures shall have a continuous masonry foundation and eves of at least one foot around its entire perimeter. Structures measuring 144 square feet or less shall be exempt from this requirement.
(Ord. 1969-11-22, passed 11- -69; Am. Ord. 2007-9-39, passed 11-27-07)

§ 152.37 R-2 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.

   (A)   Purpose and intent. The R-2 Multi-Family Residential District is hereby created in order that certain areas of the village be allowed to convert existing single-family residences into multi-family use and also to allow new single-family residences and new multi-family apartment units to be built in the R-2 area provided they meet the requirements of § 152.35.
   (B)   Principal permitted uses.
      (1)   Any use or structure permitted in the R-1 District, except as hereinafter specified.
      (2)   Two and multi-family dwellings.
      (3)   Rooming houses, tourist homes, and group dwellings.
   (C)   Conditionally permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted only if expressly authorized by the Planning Commission in accordance with the provisions of § 152.56 and subject to any limitations and restrictions necessary by the Planning Commission: Any conditionally permitted uses as regulated in the R-1 District except as hereinafter specified.
   (D)   Accessory buildings and uses. Any accessory use or structure permitted in the R-1 District, except as hereinafter specified: Customary home occupations such as handicraft, dressmaking, millinery, laundering, preserving, and home cooking, provided that such home occupation meets the definition in § 152.02.
   (E)   Signs. Any sign permitted in the R-1 District except as hereinafter specified:
      (1)   One home occupational sign is permitted, providing it does not exceed four square feet in area, and is attached flat against the building.
      (2)   The above mentioned sign only may be illuminated, providing that all lights are shielded, or directed in such a manner that light intensity or brightness will not be objectionable to surrounding property. Lights shall be incandescent, not exceeding 200 total watts, and shall have constant illumination.
      (3)   All wiring, fittings and materials used in the construction, connection and operation of illuminated signs shall be in accordance with the provisions of the local electric code in effect.
   (F)   Off-street parking.
      (1)   Single and multi-family dwelling units - one off-street parking space per dwelling unit.
      (2)   Rooming houses, tourist homes, and group dwellings - two off-street parking spaces for each three beds, based upon the capacity of the building.
   (G)   Area, yard, and height requirements. Area, yard, and height requirements shall be provided as prescribed in § 152.35.
(Ord. 1969-11-22, passed 11- -69; Am. Ord. 1972-6-11, passed - - 72)

§ 152.38 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.

   (A)   Purpose and intent. The R-3 Multi-Family Residential District is hereby created in order that there be areas within the village upon which new multi-family residential uses may be constructed. It is the purpose of this chapter that the areas so designated for R-3 Multi-Family Residential uses be areas which are, at the time of adoption of this chapter, undeveloped tracts of land, and which may be developed for new construction of multi-family housing. It is the intent of this chapter that these areas be developed with new multifamily housing which will add to the quality of the housing within the village.
   (B)   Principal permitted uses. Single, two, and multi-family dwellings.
   (C)   Conditionally permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted only if expressly authorized by the Planning Commission in accordance with the provisions of § 152.56, and subject to any limitations and restrictions deemed necessary by the Planning Commission: Any conditionally permitted use as regulated in the R-2 District.
   (D)   Accessary buildings and uses. Any accessory use or structure permitted in the R-2 District.
   (E)   Signs. Any sign permitted in the R-1 District except as hereinafter specified: Any unlighted sign of not over one square foot in area and attached flat against the building for home occupations is permitted.
   (F)   Off-street parking.
      (1)   Single-family dwellings - two off-street parking spaces per dwelling unit.
      (2)   Two-family dwellings - 1½ off-street parking spaces per dwelling unit.
      (3)   Multi-family dwellings - 1½ off-street parking spaces per dwelling unit.
   (G)   Area, yard, and height requirements. Area, yard and height requirements shall be provided as prescribed in § 152.35.
(Ord. 1969-11-22, passed 11- -69; Am. Ord. 1972-6-11, passed - - 72)

§ 152.39 PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.

   (A)   Principal permitted uses. None.
   (B)   Conditionally permitted uses.
      (1)   Residential. Single-family detached dwellings, single-family attached dwellings, two-family attached dwellings, multiple-family dwellings.
      (2)   Recreational. Public or neighborhood parkland and open space; recreation sites developed in conjunction with the above residential uses according to an approved site plan.
   (C)   Prohibited uses. No establishment shall be used for manufacturing, industry, or commercial purposes.
   (D)   Accessory buildings and uses. Accessory uses and buildings which are customary and incidental to any of the aforesaid permitted uses shall be allowed, provided that such accessory building or use shall not involve any type of trade, manufacturing or industry.
   (E)   Minimum lot area. Lot areas may be varied at the discretion of the developer, subject to review and approval by the Planning Commission. In no case shall the gross density of a Planned Unit Development, or any portion thereof, exceed 50% lot coverage.
   (F)   Maximum building height. No multiple-family dwelling (R-3) shall exceed three stories, or 40 feet in height.
   (G)   Maximum building height. No two-family or single-family dwelling (R-2, R-1) shall exceed 2½ stories or 35 feet in height.
   (H)   Minimum yard setback. Front, side and rear yard requirements are variable at the discretion of the developer, subject to review and approval by the Planning Commission. Under no condition will buildings be set less than ten feet from outside perimeter of tract.
   (I)   Required off-street parking. One off-street parking space shall be provided for each dwelling.
   (J)   City Council Action. After reviewing the recommendation of the Planning Commission, the City Council shall advertise and hold a public hearing of the proposed Planned Unit Development, in accordance with the provisions specified in this Zoning Ordinance. Approval of the Preliminary PUD Plan shall be limited to the general acceptability of the land uses proposed, proposed general density levels and their interrelationship, Planned Unit Development District and shall not be construed to endorse precise location of uses, configuration of parcels, or engineering feasibility which are to be determined in the subsequent preparations of the detailed final PUD plan(s). Approval of the Preliminary PUD Plan shall constitute the creation of a separate R-PUD Planned Unit Development Zoning District, and shall require a favorable vote of the majority of the membership of the City Council. In taking action, City Council may deny the preliminary PUD plan or may recommend approval of said plan subject to specified modifications.
(Ord. 1969-11-22, passed 11- -69)

§ 152.40 C-1 CENTRAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.

   (A)   Purpose and intent. The C-1 Central Commercial District is hereby created in order that there be one central area of retail commercial uses which will constitute the central business district of the village, and that such area shall remain as the major retailing center of the village. It is the intent of this chapter that the C-1 Central Commercial District not be encroached upon by other commercial or industrial uses which are not compatible with the existing and future retail businesses located within the central business district of the village.
   (B)   Principal permitted uses.
      (1)   Retail and services. Department stores, dry foods and apparel stores, mail order houses, variety and dime stores, art or antique shops, furniture and appliance stores, self-service laundries, dry cleaning shops, hardware stores, shoe stores, business offices, specialty shops, medical and professional offices.
      (2)   Entertainment. Motion picture theaters, dance halls, studios, bowling alleys, swimming pools, skating rinks, and lounges.
      (3)   Food and services. Food stores, restaurants, and delicatessens.
      (4)   Printing and publishing. Commercial printing establishments, newspaper publishing, and specialty printing, provided that the business is in an enclosed building and does not require outside storage of materials or products and is not objectionable by reason of smoke, noise, dust, odor, cinders, vibration, fumes, glare or light.
      (5)   Public facilities and utilities. Any public facility or utility not detrimental to the character and nature of the C-1 District.
      (6)   Hotels and motels.
   (C)   Conditionally permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted only if expressly authorized by the Planning Commission in accordance with § 152.56, and subject to any limitations and restrictions deemed necessary by the Planning Commission.
      (1)   Any other retail business or service establishment which the Board of Appeals determines to be of the same character and nature as those specifically allowed, but not to include those uses which are first permitted in the C-2 District, except that gasoline filling stations may be permitted as a conditional use in the C-1 District.
      (2)   Dwelling units are not permitted as a principal use in the C-1 District, however, dwelling units may be allowed as a secondary use, where it is clearly demonstrated that the residential use is not the principal use of the structure, and is located within the principal structure.
   (D)   Accessory buildings and uses. Accessory building and uses customary and incidental to any of the foregoing permitted uses and otherwise not prohibited.
   (E)   Off-street parking. Off-street parking is not required in the C-1 District, except that secondary residential uses shall provide one off-street parking space per dwelling unit.
   (F)   Area, yard and height requirements. Area, yard, and height requirements shall be as specified in § 152.35.
   (G)   Side yard requirements. In addition to the requirements of § 152.35, when a commercial use in the C-1 District abuts any residential district, the commercial use shall provide a side yard of at least five feet on the side abutting the residential district.
(Ord. 1969-11-22, passed 11- -69)

§ 152.41 C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.

   (A)   Purpose and intent. The C-2 General Commercial District is hereby created in order that there be areas within the village where commercial uses which are incompatible with the Central Business District and are not so undesirable as to be located within the I-1 Industrial District, may be located. It is the intent that these businesses, which are oriented mainly to the use of the automobile, warehousing, construction, repair, and related trades be located in an area separate and distinct from the central retail area of the village.
   (B)   Principal permitted uses. Any use permitted in the C-1 District, except as hereinafter modified, and the following:
      (1)   Wholesale and warehousing. Any wholesale business, storage, warehousing.
      (2)   Entertainment. Drive-in theaters, provided that the screen be so located as to make the picture not visible from adjacent streets or highways.
      (3)   Animal hospitals. Animal hospitals, kennels, housing or boarding or caring for animals.
      (4)   Commercial recreation. Baseball fields, golf-driving ranges, amusement parks, and similar open air facilities.
      (5)   Building and related trades. Carpenter shops, electrical plumbing and heating shops, furniture upholstering and similar establishments.
      (6)   Automotive services. Gasoline filling stations, automotive and related repair shops, body shops, automotive and related sales and servicing.
      (7)   Funeral homes and mortuaries.
   (C)   Conditionally permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted only if expressly authorized by the Planning Commission in accordance with the provisions of § 152.56, and subject to any limitations and restrictions deemed necessary by the Planning Commission: Any other retail, wholesale, or service establishment which the Board of Appeals determines to be of the same character and nature of those specifically allowed, but not to include those uses first permitted in the I-I Industrial District.
   (D)   Accessory uses. Accessory uses and structures as permitted in the C-1 District, and such other accessory uses and structures customary and incidental to any of the foregoing permitted uses and otherwise not prohibited.
   (E)   Off-street parking.
      (1)   In connection with every commercial, business, trade, institutional, recreational or dwelling use, and similar uses, space for parking and storage of vehicles shall be provided in accordance with the following schedule:
 
Off-Street Parking Schedule
Animal hospitals
100% of floor area
Automobile sales and service garages
100% of floor area
Banks, business and professional offices
100% of floor area
Bowling alleys
5 spaces for each alley
Churches and schools
1 space for each 8 seats in a principal auditorium or 1 space for each 17 classroom seats, whichever is greater
Dance halls, assembly halls
200% of floor area used for dancing or assembly
Dwelling
1 parking space for each family or dwelling unit
Funeral homes, mortuaries
4 spaces for each parlor or 1 space for each 50 square feet of floor area, whichever is greater
Furniture and appliance stores, household equipment or furniture repair shops
100% of floor area
Hospitals
1 space for each 2 beds (bassinets are not considered beds)
Hotels; lodging houses
1 space for each bedroom
Restaurants, taverns, and night clubs
200% of floor area
Retail stores, shops, etc.
100% of floor area
Theaters, assembly halls with fixed seats
1 parking space for each 4 seats
Wholesale establishments or warehouses
1 space for each 2 employees or 10% of the floor area, whichever is greater
 
      (2)   In case of any building, structure, or premises, the use of which is not specifically mentioned herein, the provisions for a use which is so mentioned and to which said use is similar shall apply as determined by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
      (3)   Parking lots or areas adjacent to public streets shall have driveways or openings not to exceed 25 feet in width at the curb line. All such lots or areas shall have protective wall or bumper blocks at least five feet from any street right-of-way.
      (4)   Entrances, exits, or driveways shall not be computed as any part of a required parking lot or area.
   (F)   Area, yard and height requirements. Area, yard and height requirements shall be as prescribed in § 152.35.
(Ord. 1969-11-22, passed 11- -69)

§ 152.42 C-3 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.

   (A)   Purpose and intent. The C-3 Commercial District is hereby created in order that there be areas within the village where commercial users are more restricted for use next to a Residential District.
   (B)   Principal permitted uses. Retail and services, department stores, dry foods and apparel stores, mail order houses, variety and dime stores, art or antique shops, furniture and appliance stores, hardware stores, shoe stores, business offices, specialty shops, medical and professional offices.
   (C)   Conditionally permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted only if expressly recommended by the Planning Commission and authorized by the Board of Appeals in accordance with § 152.56 and subject to any limitation and restrictions deemed necessary by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
      (1)   Food and service.
      (2)   Public facilities and utilities.
      (3)   Residential. Dwelling units are not permitted as a principal use in the C-3 District, however, dwelling units may be allowed as a secondary use, where it is clearly demonstrated that the residential use is not the principal use of the structure, and is located within the principal structure.
      (4)   Accessory buildings and uses. (Not permitted)
      (5)   Off-street parking. Principal off-street parking in amount equal to at least 100% of the floor area required in the C-3 District. Permitted secondary residential uses shall provide one off-street parking space per dwelling unit.
   (D)   Area, yard and height requirements.
 
District
Maximum Height Limit
Minimum Lot Frontage
Minimum Lot Area
Front Yard Setback
C-3
1 story
75 ft.
9,000 sq. ft.
15 ft.
5 ft. (side yard)
10 ft. (rear yard)
 
(Ord. 1969-11-22, passed 11- -69)

§ 152.43 I-1 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT.

   (A)   Purpose and intent. The I-1 Industrial District is hereby created in order that there be areas within the village which are used exclusively for industry, manufacturing, processing, and related operations, and which are incompatible with the residential and commercial areas of the village. It is the intent of this chapter that these areas be reserved exclusively for industrial and related purposes.
   (B)   Principal permitted uses.
      (1)   Any industrial or manufacturing or processing establishment not otherwise prohibited in §§ 152.22 and division (D) below in this section.
      (2)   Uses permitted in the C-2 District.
   (C)   Accessory uses. Accessory uses and structures customary and incidental to any permitted use shall be allowed.
   (D)   Prohibited uses. No building or structure located within the I-1 District shall be used for any type of dwelling unit, tourist home, rooming house, or group dwelling.
   (E)   Off-street parking.
      (1)   Off-street parking and loading for manufacturing, industrial, or processing establishments shall be one off-street parking space for each three employees on the maximum working shift.
      (2)   Off-street parking for commercial uses first permitted in the C-1 and C-2 Districts shall be as prescribed for the C-2 District.
   (F)   Area, yard and height requirements. Area, yard, and height requirements shall be as prescribed in § 152.35. In addition to the area, yard, and height requirements in § 152.35, when an industrial or commercial use in the I-1 District abuts any residential district, a side or rear yard, or both, of 50 feet is required.
(Ord. 1969-11-22, passed 11- -69)

§ 152.44 I-2 INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT.

   (A)   Purpose and intent. The I-2 Industrial Park District is hereby created in order that there be areas within the village which are used exclusively for industry, manufacturing, processing, and related operations, and which are incompatible with the residential, commercial and other industrial areas of the village. It is the intent of this chapter that these areas be reserved exclusively for industrial and related purposes.
   (B)   Principal permitted uses.
      (1)   Any industrial or manufacturing or processing establishment not otherwise prohibited in §§ 152.22 and 152.43(D).
      (2)   Uses permitted in the C-2 District.
   (C)   Prohibited uses. No building or structure located within the I-2 District shall be used for any type of dwelling unit, tourist home, rooming house or group dwelling.
   (D)   Parking.
      (1)   Off-street parking and loading for manufacturing, industrial, or processing establishments shall be one off-street parking space for each three employees on the maximum working shift.
      (2)   Off-street parking for commercial uses first permitted in the C-l and C-2 Districts shall be as prescribed for the C-2 District.
      (3)   No on street parking will be permitted.
   (E)   Area, yard and height requirements. Area, yard, and height requirements shall be as prescribed in § 152.35. In addition to area, yard, and height requirements in § 152.35, when an industrial or commercial use in the I-2 District abuts any residential district, side or rear yard, or both, a setback of 50 feet is required.
   (F)   Restrictions.
      (1)   All buildings, styles and colors shall be designed and selected to blend and compliment the entire area.
      (2)   At least 15% of the front elevation shall be comprised of stone or brick.
      (3)   Signs attached to buildings must blend into the character of the building, and shall not extend above the height of the building.
         (a)   A total of 80 square feet per site will be the maximum allowable. This includes double sided ground signs or a mix of building mounted and ground signs.
         (b)   Signs that direct movement of traffic are excluded from the 80 square feet.
         (c)   Free standing signs shall not exceed 20 feet in height.
      (4)   Storage.
         (a)   All storage areas or scrap areas are to be enclosed and away from public view.
         (b)   Collection pits will be installed in each structure where machining coolants or other liquid contaminants are used.
      (5)   Lighting. Exterior lighting shall be provided for safety and security.
      (6)   Parking lots. All parking lots for visitors or visible from the public street shall be improved with blacktop or concrete. Lots not visible to the public may be graveled, but blacktop or concrete is recommended.
      (7)   All utility lines to be underground if practical.
      (8)   Landscaping. All lots are to be landscaped and maintained to provide an attractive site.
         (a)   Plantings must be designed to provide for evergreen and deciduous trees.
         (b)   Sizes. Deciduous shall be at least 2½ in caliper and evergreens 6-8 feet tall (excluding any planting adjacent to the building.)
      (9)   Loading docks. No loading docks may face the primary street. Loading docks may face a secondary street.
(Ord. 1989-3-8, passed 6-13-89; Am. Ord. 1994-6-16, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 1995-8-23, passed - - 95)

§ 152.45 A-1 AGRICULTURAL ZONE.

   (A)   Principal permitted uses. The principal permitted uses in an A-1 Agricultural District are as follows:
      (1)   Single-family dwellings, located not nearer than 25 feet from any lot line.
      (2)   Roadside stands offering for sale only agricultural products grown on the premises from any of the uses specified above.
      (3)   Cultivation of plants and plantings, including nurseries, when not involving retail sales, or advertising of sales, on the premises; farms, farming and truck gardening and the keeping of domestic animals.
      (4)   Specialized raising of poultry, pigeons, rabbits and other similar animals; also, public and private forests and wildlife reservations.
      (5)   Dog kennels and veterinary establishments, but not nearer than 200 feet from any zoned residential district.
      (6)   Water and wastewater treatment facilities; also, other government facilities and buildings.
      (7)   Churches and other places of worship and Sunday school buildings, located not less than 40 feet from any other lot line.
      (8)   Public parks, playgrounds and recreational and community center buildings and grounds, provided that any principal building used therefor shall be located not less than 40 feet from any other lot in an R District.
      (9)   Accessory uses and structures customarily accessory and incidental to any permitted use.
   (B)   Conditional uses requiring Board authorization. The following uses in an A-1 Agricultural District are conditioned upon authorization from the Board of Zoning Appeals:
      (1)   Riding stables, provided that any land or building to be used for the stabling, keeping, exercising, pasturing or corralling of horses, or any other purpose for the raising and care of horses, shall be located at least 100 feet from a lot in any R District and provided, further, that the land and buildings used for such purposes shall be kept clean and free of offensive odors.
      (2)   Cemetery, including crematorium.
      (3)   Country clubs, golf courses and other private noncommercial recreation areas and facilities or recreation centers, including swimming pools, provided that any principal building or swimming pool shall be located not less than 100 feet from any other lot in any R District.
   (C)   Accessory uses. Accessory uses in the A-1 Agricultural District are as follows:
      (1)   Accessory uses, buildings or other structures customarily incidental to any aforesaid permitted use, including barns, stables and garages under conditions specified herein, provided that such accessory uses shall not involve the conduct of any business, trade or industry, or any private way or walk giving access to such activity, or any billboard, sign or poster other than as hereinafter authorized.
      (2)   Customary home occupations and professional activities carried on by a member of the immediate family, residing on the premises, in connection with which there is used no sign other than a nameplate not more than two square feet in area.
(Ord. 2007-9-39, passed 11-27-97)

§ 152.46 R-C TRANSITIONAL DISTRICT.

   (A)   Purposes and intent. The R-C Transitional District is hereby created in order to allow for certain types of neighborhood business in previously residential areas that have frontage along Ohio State Routes running through the village.
   (B)   Principal permitted uses. Any use or structure permitted in the R-2 District.
   (C)   Conditionally permitted uses.
      (1)   The type of uses to be approved are those which would not significantly interfere with the neighbor's residential use of the adjoining properties as determined by the Village Planning Commission on a case by case basis.
      (2)   The owner of property located in an R-C Transitional District must petition the Village Planning Commission to approve the conditionally permitted use for the property.
      (3)   If the conditionally permitted use for the property is approved by the Planning Commission, it shall continue only so long as the property is used for the permitted use including any limitations placed on the use by the Planning Commission.
      (4)   The ownership of the property may change without affecting the conditionally permitted use so long as the conditionally permitted use as approved by the Planning Commission does not change.
   (D)   Accessory buildings and uses. Any accessory use or structure permitted in an R-2 District.
   (E)   Signs. Any sign permitted in an R-2 District.
   (F)   Off-street parking. Shall be required only as the Village Planning Commission determines to be necessary.
   (G)   Area, yard and height requirements. Area, yard and height requirements shall be as provided in § 152.35 for an R-2 District.
(Ord. 2013-2-5, passed 4-23-13)