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Oberlin City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 1329

Zoning Districts and Map; Compliance

1329.01 DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED; PURPOSE.

   In order to regulate and restrict the location and use of buildings and land for trade, industry, residence and other purposes, and to regulate and restrict the height and size of buildings hereafter erected or structurally altered, the size of yards and other open spaces, the number of parking spaces and the density of population, the City of Oberlin is hereby divided into districts, known as:
"R-1A"
Single-Family Dwelling District (15,000 square feet minimum lot size).
"R-1B"
Single-Family Dwelling District (11,250 square feet minimum lot size).
"R-1"   
Single-Family Dwelling District (9,000 square feet minimum lot size).
"R-2"    
Dwelling District (9,000 square feet minimum lot size).
"C-1"   
Central Business District.
"C-2"   
General Business District.
"M-1"   
Light Industrial District.
"P-1"
Public Park and Recreation District.
"PD"
Planned Development District.
(Ord. 96-82 AC. Passed 9-16-96.)

1329.02 MAP; INTERPRETATION OF BOUNDARIES.

   The boundaries of the districts are shown upon the Map which is made a part of this Zoning Ordinance, which Map is designated as the "Zoning Map". The Zoning Map and all the notations, references and other information shown thereon are a part of this Zoning Ordinance and have the same force and effect as if the Zoning Map and all the notations, references and other information shown thereon were fully set forth or described herein. The original of the Zoning Map is properly attested and is on file with the Clerk of Council.
   Where district boundaries are indicated as approximately following the center lines, street lines or highway right-of-way lines, such lines shall be construed to be such boundaries. Where district boundaries are so indicated that they approximately follow the lot lines, such lines shall be construed to be such boundaries. Where district boundaries are so indicated that they are approximately parallel to the center lines or street lines of streets, or the center lines or right-of-way lines of highways, such district boundaries shall be construed as being parallel thereto and at such distance there-from as indicated on the Zoning Map. If no distance is given, such dimension shall be determined by use of the scale shown on the Zoning Map. Where the boundary of a district follows a railroad line, such boundary shall be deemed to be located midway between the main tracks of such railroad line. Where the boundary of a district follows a stream, lake or other body of water, such boundary line shall be deemed to be at the limit of the jurisdiction of the City, unless otherwise indicated.
(Ord. 430 AC. Passed 11-29-65.)

1329.03 CLASSIFICATION OF ANNEXED LAND.

   All territory which may be annexed to the City, except any land that is located within the District created by the Annexation Agreement between the City and Pittsfield Township as referred to in Section 1329.06 of this Chapter, shall be classified as an "R-1A" District and subject to all conditions stipulated under such district, unless otherwise determined by ordinance.
(Ord. 06-72AC. Passed 9-18-06.)

1329.04 CLASSIFICATION OF VACATED STREETS, ETC.

   Whenever any street, alley or other public place is vacated by official action of Council, the zoning district adjoining each side of such street, alley or public place shall be automatically extended to the center of such vacation, and all areas included in the vacation shall then and thenceforth be subject to all appropriate regulations of the extended districts.
(Ord. 430 AC. Passed 11-29-65.)

1329.05 COMPLIANCE WITH DISTRICT REGULATIONS.

   Except as hereinafter provided:
   (a)   No land may be used except for a purpose permitted in the district in which it is located.
   (b)   No building shall be erected, converted, enlarged, reconstructed, moved, or structurally altered, nor shall any building or land be used, except for a purpose permitted in the district in which the building or land is located.
   (c)   No building shall be erected, converted, enlarged, reconstructed or structurally altered to exceed the height limits herein established for the district in which the building is located.
   (d)   No building shall be erected, converted, enlarged, reconstructed or structurally altered except in conformity with the area regulations of the district in which the building is located.
   (e)   The minimum yards, parking spaces and open spaces, including lot area per family, required by this Zoning Ordinance or for any building hereafter erected shall not be encroached upon or considered as yard or open space for any other building, nor shall any lot area be reduced below the requirements of this Zoning Ordinance.
   (f)   Every building hereafter erected or structurally altered shall be located on a lot as herein defined, and in no case shall there be more than one main building on one lot.
(Ord. 430 AC. Passed 11-29-65.)

1329.06 ANNEXATION AGREEMENT WITH PITTSFIELD TOWNSHIP.

   On September 18, 2006, pursuant to Ordinance No. 06-71AC CMS, the City of Oberlin and Pittsfield Township entered into an Annexation Agreement relating to the annexation of land located within the area covered by the Agreement, herein and therein referred to as the "District". The Agreement provides, among other things, for specific land uses and design standards that are applicable to all land located within the District, whether the land remains in the Township or is annexed to the City. The intent of the parties was and is to provide for consistent and planned land use in an area subject to increasing and intense development pressures. Accordingly, and as an exception to the restrictions placed upon the zoning of newly annexed land set forth in Section 1329.03 of this Chapter, any land located in the District, if annexed to the City, shall not automatically be classified as an R-1A District, but shall be subject to the land uses and design standards set forth in the Agreement, the terms of which are incorporated herein by reference, as the same may be incorporated into applicable zoning regulations consistent with the Agreement. A copy of the Agreement is on file with the Clerk of Council.
(Ord. 06-72AC. Passed 9-18-06.)