The following policies related to the long-range development of the city are adopted as guides for the direction of this ordinance:

(a)

The City of Oak Hill shall be a residential community.

(b)

Development within the city should occur at low to very low densities in order to preserve an open character, protect tree cover, and protect the natural scenic beauty of the city.

(c)

Steep areas with slopes in excess of fifteen (15%) percent should be protected by prohibiting the removal of native vegetation and carefully locating houses and streets.

(d)

Flood-prone areas should be left as open space in order to reduce damages to property and threats to life.

(e)

The area surrounding the Radnor Lake State Natural Area should be given special protection due to the unique character of the natural area and the potential of land development having an adverse impact on the area.

(f)

In addition to any notice, publication or posting requirements currently required by law, the citizens of Oak Hill shall receive advance notice of all proposed changes to the existing Zoning Ordinance. Advance notice will be sent via U.S. Mail to all households. The notice shall be mailed at such time and in such manner that delivery should be expected, in the normal course, at least fifteen (15) calendar days, but not more than thirty (30) calendar days, prior to the Board of Commissioners meeting when said ordinance will be scheduled for a first reading. The notice shall also be posted on the City's official website, along with a copy of the proposed ordinance.

(g)

Special notice required to neighbors of requests for consideration before the board of zoning appeals and planning commission.

Planning commission and board of zoning appeals monthly cases: In additional to existing notification requirements, the city shall attempt to notify all property owners within the City of Oak Hill via U.S. Mail within five hundred (500) feet of the boundaries of the subject property at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing at which the application will be considered.

(Ord. No. O-21-04-01-10, 4-27-2021; Ord. No. 2023-04, Exh. A, 2-27-2024)