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Oak Hill City Zoning Code

15.20 Central

Business Districts B-1


Cross References -
District established - see P. & Z. OHMC 15.10.010; Exceptions - see P. & Z. OHMC 15.38.010 et seq.; Shopping centers - see P. & Z. OHMC 15.38.050; Drive-in businesses - see P. & Z. OHMC 15.38.160.

15.20.010 Establishment

The Central Business Districts B-1 are established to provide districts to accommodate general retail, service, finance, insurance and real estate and related structures and uses. It is contemplated that under usual circumstances these districts will be established only in areas served by public water supply and public sewage disposal facilities. All commercial businesses shall provide public restrooms.

(Ord. 7-5-77)

15.20.020 Permitted Uses, Buildings And Other Structures

Permitted uses, buildings, and other structures are listed in the Land Use Table in OHMC 15.10.040. Regulations pertaining to accessory structures and uses are in OHMC 15.38.020 Accessory Use Provisions.

15.20.030 Yard, Area And Height Provisions

  1. Residential Buildings. All buildings intended for residential use, in whole or in part, shall comply with the area and yard requirements of the Residence Districts R-3.
  2. Lots Abutting Residential Districts. All buildings constructed on lots which abut residential districts either at the side or rear shall be so located as to conform in respect to the abutting yard with the side or rear yard requirements as the case may be for the residential district against which the lot abuts.
  3. Corner Lots. All nonresidential buildings and other structures built on corner lots shall conform to the requirements of OHMC 15.40.070.
  4. Lot Coverage, Open Space and Building Bulk Regulations.
    1. The maximum lot coverage permitted shall be eighty percent (80%) of the land area of the lot as defined herein.
    2. The maximum floor area ratio permitted shall be four.
  5. Height. No building or structure shall exceed sixty feet in height.

(Ord. 7-5-77)

15.20.040 Fire-Resistant Construction

All buildings constructed in a B-1 General Business District shall be of fire-resistant construction as defined herein unless the structure is designed and used for entirely residential purposes.

(Ord. 7-5-77)