Oxford City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 1133
Provisions for Zoning Districts
1133.01 ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS.
(a) For the purpose of promoting the public health, safety and general welfare of the City of Oxford, Ohio the following districts are hereby established:
Abbreviated | Term District Name | District Type |
AOS | Agricultural Open Space | Residential |
R-1A | Single-Family Low Density Residential | Residential |
R-1B | Single-Family Medium Density Residential | Residential |
R-2A | Single- and Two-Family Residential | Residential |
R-3 | Multi-Family Residential | Residential |
R-4 | Multi-Family Residential | Residential |
R-1MS | Single-Family Mile-Square Residential | Residential |
R-2MS | Single- and Two-Family Mile-Square Residential | Residential |
R-3MS | Single-, Two-Family, & Three-Family Mile-Square Residential | Residential |
RMH | Planned Mobile & Manufactured Home | Residential |
RO | Office Residential | Residential |
MU | University | Residential |
NB | Neighborhood Business | Commercial |
UP | Uptown | Commercial |
GB | General Business | Commercial |
OI | Office & Light Industrial | Industrial |
LI | Light Industrial | Industrial |
FP | Flood Plain | Overlay |
MSO | Mile Square Overlay | Overlay |
HDO | Historic District Overlay | Overlay |
(b) In this Code and in all matters relating to this Code, the abbreviated terms shall be construed to have the same meaning as their corresponding district titles.
(Ord. 3363. Passed 8-16-16.)
1133.02 COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS.
The regulations for each district set forth by this Ordinance shall be minimum regulations and shall apply uniformly to each class or kind of structure or land, except as hereinafter provided:
(a) A use not listed within the use provisions of a zoning district shall be prohibited.
(b) A use not provided for in a zoning district shall be prohibited unless the activity is deemed to be like in kind and similar to the uses allowed in the district and consistent with the intent of the district as interpreted by the Zoning Administrator.
(c) No building, structure, or land shall be used or occupied and no building or structure or part thereof shall be erected, moved, converted, enlarged, reconstructed, structurally altered except in conformity with all of the regulations for the district in which it is located.
(d) No building shall be erected, converted, enlarged, reconstructed, moved or structurally altered, except for a purpose permitted in the district in which the building or land is located to provide for greater lot coverage, height or bulk.
(e) No yard or lot existing at the time of passage of this Ordinance shall be reduced in dimension or area below the minimum requirements set forth herein. Yards or lots created after the effective date of this Ordinance shall meet at least the minimum requirements set forth herein.
(f) No land, building or structure in any district shall be used or occupied in any manner as to create or maintain a nuisance. Any structure or use that is in violation of this Code and that is established after the adoption of this Ordinance shall be considered a public nuisance.
(g) In any district, no more than one primary structure and its customary accessory use shall be located on a single recorded lot except as specifically provided elsewhere in this Ordinance.
(h) Any parcel, property or structure that is within the Historic District Overlay shall consult the current design guidelines of the Historical Architectural Preservation Commission and Chapter 1331 of the Oxford Codified Ordinance and shall follow the procedures for approval contained therein.
(Ord. 3198. Passed 2-19-13.)
1133.03 ESSENTIAL SERVICES EXEMPTED.
(a) Agencies providing essential services shall make reasonable efforts to comply with the standards of this Zoning Code. If compliance with this code prevents the efficient and effective provision of the service, the standards of this Code may be waived by the City Manager.
(b) The location of such facilities shall be approved by the City Engineer. In residential subdivision and Planned Developments, such facilities shall be shown on the plans.
(Ord. 3198. Passed 2-19-13.)
1133.04 ZONING DISTRICTS FOR NEWLY ANNEXED TERRITORY.
The zoning district for the property annexed to the City shall be subject to the annexation agreement between the City and the applicant.
(Ord. 3198. Passed 2-19-13.)