Parma City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
TITLE ONE
Planning and Platting
Sections
- CHAPTER 1101 Preliminary Plan; Improvement Plans and Specifications
- 1101.01 APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION REQUIRED.
- 1101.02 PRELIMINARY PLAN SPECIFICATIONS.
- 1101.03 CONTENTS OF APPLICATION.
- 1101.04 IMPROVEMENT PLANS; REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL.
- 1101.05 REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS.
- 1101.06 ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS.
- 1101.07 PROTECTION OF INSTALLATIONS; GUARANTEE BOND; FINAL INSPECTION.
- 1101.08 STREET DEDICATION SIGNS.
- 1101.99 PENALTY.
- CHAPTER 1103 Final Plans; Allocating Lands for Public Use
- 1103.01 CONFORMITY; APPROVAL OF CITY PLANNING COMMISSION AND COUNCIL REQUIRED.
- 1103.02 FINAL PLAN SPECIFICATIONS.
- 1103.03 STANDARDS OF DESIGN.
- 1103.04 NEW STREET OPENINGS; RESERVE STRIP.
- 1103.05 EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC UTILITY APPURTENANCES.
- 1103.06 STREET CORNER RADIUS.
- 1103.07 INFORMATION REQUIRED BEFORE FINAL ACCEPTANCE.
- 1103.08 FEE FOR ENGINEERING INVESTIGATION AND APPROVAL OF IMPROVEMENTS AND DEVELOPMENT PLANS.
- 1103.09 APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAN; RECORDING.
- 1103.10 ALLOCATION OF AREAS FOR PUBLIC USE; CONSIDERATIONS.
- 1103.11 MANDATORY DEDICATION OF AREA FOR PARK AND RECREATION USES.
- 1103.12 EXCEPTIONS; CONSIDERATIONS.
- 1103.13 ALTERNATE REQUIREMENT IN THE CASE OF SMALL SUBDIVISIONS.
- 1103.14 PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARINGS.
- 1103.15 GRADING AND SEEDING LANDS ALLOCATED FOR PUBLIC USE.
- 1103.16 TITLE GUARANTY REQUIRED.
- 1103.17 TRANSFER, CONTRACT TO SELL, OR SALE OF LAND BEFORE PLAT; RECORDING PROHIBITED.
- 1103.18 NOTICE TO ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS.
- 1103.19 SOIL SURVEY AND STABILIZATION REPORT.
- 1103.20 EMBANKMENTS AND EARTHWORKS.
- 1103.21 PERMITS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCIES.
- 1103.99 PENALTY.
- CHAPTER 1104 Historic Preservation Districts and Listed Properties
- 1104.01 DECLARATION OF PUBLIC POLICY; PURPOSE.
- 1104.02 DEFINITIONS FOR PRESERVATION AND DESIGN REVIEW REGULATIONS.
- 1104.03 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD; MEMBERSHIP.
- 1104.04 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD; RULES OF PROCEDURE; MEETINGS.
- 1104.05 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD; DUTIES.
- 1104.06 CRITERIA FOR DESIGNATING PRESERVATION DISTRICTS AND LANDMARKS.
- 1104.07 ESTABLISHMENT OF FUTURE PRESERVATION DISTRICTS AND LANDMARKS.
- 1104.08 BUILDING, DEMOLITION AND SIGN PERMITS.
- 1104.09 CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS.
- 1104.10 APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS; CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION.
- 1104.11 DEMOLITION; ALTERNATIVES.
- 1104.12 EXCLUSIONS.
- 1104.99 PENALTY.
- CHAPTER 1105 Development Plans for Multifamily, Business and Industrial Districts
- CHAPTER 1107 Comprehensive Storm Water Management Plan
- CHAPTER 1109 Wetlands Setback
- 1109.01 DEFINITIONS.
- 1109.02 PUBLIC PURPOSE.
- 1109.03 APPLICABILITY, COMPLIANCE AND VIOLATIONS.
- 1109.04 CONFLICTS WITH OTHER REGULATIONS AND SEVERABILITY.
- 1109.05 ESTABLISHMENT OF WETLAND SETBACKS.
- 1109.06 PROCEDURE.
- 1109.07 USES PERMITTED IN WETLAND SETBACKS.
- 1109.08 USES PROHIBITED IN WETLAND SETBACKS.
- 1109.09 NON-CONFORMING STRUCTURES OR USES IN WETLAND SETBACKS.
- 1109.10 BOUNDARY INTERPRETATION AND APPEALS PROCEDURE.
- 1109.11 INSPECTION OF WETLAND SETBACKS.
- 1109.12 VARIANCES WITHIN WETLAND SETBACKS.
- CHAPTER 1111 Riparian Setbacks
- 1111.01 DEFINITIONS.
- 1111.02 PUBLIC PURPOSE.
- 1111.03 APPLICABILITY, COMPLIANCE, AND VIOLATIONS.
- 1111.04 CONFLICTS WITH OTHER REGULATIONS AND SEVERABILITY.
- 1111.05 ESTABLISHMENT OF RIPARIAN SETBACKS.
- 1111.06 USES PERMITTED IN RIPARIAN SETBACKS.
- 1111.07 USES PROHIBITED IN RIPARIAN SETBACKS.
- 1111.08 NON-CONFORMING STRUCTURES OR USES IN RIPARIAN SETBACKS.
- 1111.09 VARIANCES WITHIN RIPARIAN SETBACKS.
- 1111.10 BOUNDARY INTERPRETATION AND APPEALS PROCEDURE.
- 1111.11 INSPECTION OF RIPARIAN SETBACKS.
TITLE THREE
Zoning Administration
Sections
- CHAPTER 1119 Title, Purpose and Interpretation
- CHAPTER 1121 Definitions
- 1121.01 WORDS AND TERMS DEFINED.
- 1121.02 GENERAL TERMS.
- 1121.03 ACCESSORY USE OR BUILDING.
- 1121.04 ADULT ENTERTAINMENT.
- 1121.05 ALLEY.
- 1121.06 BUILDING.
- 1121.07 BUILDING LINE.
- 1121.075 CAR WASH, CONVEYOR.
- 1121.076 CAR WASH, IN-BAY.
- 1121.08 CHURCH.
- 1121.09 CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY.
- 1121.10 DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT.
- 1121.11 DWELLING.
- 1121.12 DWELLING UNIT.
- 1121.13 FAMILY.
- 1121.14 FLOOR AREA.
- 1121.15 GARAGE, PRIVATE.
- 1121.16 GARAGE, REPAIR.
- 1121.17 GENERAL REPAIRS.
- 1121.18 GRADE LEVEL.
- 1121.19 HEIGHT OF BUILDING.
- 1121.20 HOME OCCUPATION.
- 1121.21 INSTITUTIONAL USE.
- 1121.22 LIGHT SERVICE, DIAGNOSTIC AND MAINTENANCE FACILITY.
- 1121.23 LOT.
- 1121.24 LOT, CORNER.
- 1121.25 LOT, DEPTH.
- 1121.26 LOT, WIDTH.
- 1121.27 LOT LINE.
- 1121.28 LOT LINE, FRONT.
- 1121.29 LOT LINE, REAR.
- 1121.30 LOT LINE, SIDE.
- 1121.31 MAIN BUILDING.
- 1121.32 MULTIFAMILY DWELLING (TOWNHOUSE; APARTMENT).
- 1121.33 NONCONFORMING BUILDING.
- 1121.34 NONCONFORMING LOT.
- 1121.35 NONCONFORMING USE.
- 1121.36 PARKING SPACE.
- 1121.38 PRINCIPAL USE.
- 1121.39 PUBLIC FACILITY.
- 1121.40 PUBLIC NOTICE.
- 1121.41 REQUIRED YARD.
- 1121.42 RESIDENCE DISTRICT OR RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
- 1121.43 RIGHT-OF-WAY.
- 1121.44 SETBACK.
- 1121.45 SHOPPING CENTER.
- 1121.455 SMOKE SHOP.
- 1121.46 STREET LINE AND ALLEY LINE.
- 1121.47 STRUCTURE.
- 1121.485 VAPE SHOP. (REPEALED)
- 1121.49 VARIANCE.
- 1121.50 YARD.
- 1121.51 YARD, FRONT.
- 1121.52 YARD, INTERIOR SIDE.
- 1121.53 YARD, REAR.
- 1121.54 YARD, SIDE.
- 1121.55 ZONING CODE.
- 1121.56 ZONING DISTRICT.
- 1121.57 ZONING LOT.
- 1121.58 ZONING MAP.
- CHAPTER 1123 Administration, Enforcement and Penalty
- 1123.01 ADMINISTRATION.
- 1123.02 COMPLIANCE REQUIRED.
- 1123.03 ENFORCEMENT GENERALLY.
- 1123.04 BUILDING PERMIT REQUIRED.
- 1123.05 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE.
- 1123.06 TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE.
- 1123.07 RECORD OF CERTIFICATES.
- 1123.08 EFFECT OF ZONING CODE ON EXISTING BUILDINGS.
- 1123.09 VIOLATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT.
- 1123.99 PENALTY.
- CHAPTER 1125 Enforcement; Permits; Penalty
- CHAPTER 1126 Conditional Use Permits
- 1126.01 PURPOSE.
- 1126.02 CONTENTS OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION.
- 1126.03 GENERAL STANDARDS FOR ALL CONDITIONAL USES.
- 1126.04 PROCEDURES FOR REVIEWING A PROPOSED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT.
- 1126.05 BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS; CONDITIONS AND STANDARDS FOR PARTICULAR USES.
- 1126.06 REVOCATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS.
- CHAPTER 1127 Board of Zoning Appeals
- 1127.01 PURPOSE.
- 1127.02 MEMBERSHIP.
- 1127.03 MEETINGS; CHAIRMAN; SECRETARY; RECORDS.
- 1127.04 APPEALS TO THE BOARD GENERALLY.
- 1127.05 HEARINGS; QUORUM; VOTING.
- 1127.06 PROPER NOTICE OF HEARINGS.
- 1127.07 VARIANCE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS.
- 1127.08 TYPES OF VARIANCES.
- 1127.09 REASONS AND STANDARDS FOR GRANTING USE VARIANCES GENERALLY.
- 1127.10 REASONS AND STANDARDS FOR GRANTING AREA VARIANCES GENERALLY.
- 1127.11 SPECIFIC VARIATIONS; CONSIDERATIONS.
- 1127.12 LAPSE OF VARIANCES.
- 1127.13 PROCEDURE UPON PROPOSAL TO VARY.
- 1127.14 APPEALS TO COMMON PLEAS COURT.
- CHAPTER 1129 Amendments
- 1129.01 PROCEDURE GENERALLY.
- 1129.02 AUTHORITY OF COUNCIL.
- 1129.03 FILING OF APPLICATIONS; ENDORSEMENTS.
- 1129.04 APPLICATIONS FOR ZONE MAP AMENDMENTS.
- 1129.05 APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENTS.
- 1129.06 TRANSMITTAL TO CITY PLANNING COMMISSION.
- 1129.07 RECOMMENDATION BY CITY PLANNING COMMISSION.
- 1129.08 AVAILABILITY OF RECORDS FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
- 1129.09 PUBLIC HEARINGS BY COUNCIL.
- 1129.10 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS IN NEWSPAPERS.
- 1129.11 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS TO PROPERTY OWNERS.
- 1129.12 ACTION BY COUNCIL.
- 1129.13 REFERENDUM.
- 1129.14 PUBLICATION EXPENSES.
TITLE FIVE
Use Districts and Zone Map
Sections
- CHAPTER 1151 Districts and Map Generally
- CHAPTER 1153 Single-Family House Districts
- CHAPTER 1155 Two-Family House Districts
- CHAPTER 1156 Single-Family Cluster Districts
- 1156.01 INTENT.
- 1156.02 PRINCIPAL USES.
- 1156.03 ACCESSORY USES AND BUILDINGS.
- 1156.04 AREA AND DENSITY REQUIREMENTS.
- 1156.05 BUILDING ARRANGEMENTS AND SPACING REQUIREMENTS.
- 1156.06 REQUIRED OPEN SPACE.
- 1156.07 HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS.
- 1156.08 LOT AREA AND WIDTH REGULATIONS.
- 1156.09 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING.
- 1156.10 DEVELOPMENT PLANS REQUIRED.
- 1156.11 MINIMUM FLOOR AREA REQUIREMENTS.
- 1156.12 IMPROVEMENTS.
- 1156.13 REPORT TO COUNCIL.
- CHAPTER 1157 Automobile Parking Districts
- CHAPTER 1158 Residential Facilities
- CHAPTER 1159 Multifamily Districts
- CHAPTER 1161 Shopping Center Districts
- CHAPTER 1162 Shopping Center Development Plans
- CHAPTER 1163 Retail Business Districts
- CHAPTER 1165 Office Building District
- CHAPTER 1166 Heliports
- CHAPTER 1167 Commercial-Manufacturing "A" Districts
- CHAPTER 1169 Commercial-Manufacturing "B" Districts
- CHAPTER 1170 Commercial/Office Districts
- 1170.01 INTENT.
- 1170.02 USE REGULATIONS.
- 1170.03 SCHEDULE OF PERMITTED BUILDINGS AND USES.
- 1170.04 DETERMINATION OF SIMILAR USES.
- 1170.05 LOT AREA, WIDTH AND COVERAGE REGULATIONS.
- 1170.06 SCHEDULE OF LOT AREA, WIDTH AND COVERAGE REGULATIONS.
- 1170.07 YARD AND HEIGHT REGULATIONS.
- 1170.08 SCHEDULE OF YARD AND HEIGHT REGULATIONS
- 1170.09 SUPPLEMENTARY LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS.
- 1170.10 SUPPLEMENTARY GASOLINE FILLING STATION REGULATIONS.
- 1170.11 DRIVE-IN RESTAURANTS.
- 1170.12 EXISTING RESIDENCES.
- 1170.13 TEMPORARY STRUCTURES.
- 1170.14 REMOVAL OF SOIL.
- 1170.15 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN USES.
- 1170.16 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING FACILITIES.
- 1170.17 DEVELOPMENT PLANS REQUIRED.
- 1170.18 SHOPPING CENTER DEVELOPMENT PLANS.
- 1170.19 APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLANS FOR SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT.
- 1170.20 FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT.
- 1170.21 PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES FOR SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT.
- 1170.22 ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS FOR SHOPPING CENTER DEVELOPMENT.
- 1170.23 CHANGE OF LAND OR BUILDINGS WITHIN SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT.
- CHAPTER 1171 Industrial Districts
- 1171.01 INTENT.
- 1171.02 USE REGULATIONS.
- 1171.03 SCHEDULE OF PERMITTED BUILDINGS AND USES.
- 1171.04 SIMILAR USES.
- 1171.05 LOT AREA, WIDTH AND COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS.
- 1171.06 YARD AND HEIGHT REGULATIONS.
- 1171.07 SCHEDULE OF YARD AND HEIGHT REGULATIONS.
- 1171.08 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
- 1171.09 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS.
- 1171.10 HELIPORT REGULATIONS.
- 1171.11 LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS.
- 1171.12 DEVELOPMENT PLANS REQUIRED.
- CHAPTER 1173 Industrial "B" Districts
- CHAPTER 1175 Research Manufacturing Districts
- 1175.01 INTENT.
- 1175.02 PERMITTED USES.
- 1175.03 LOT SIZE AND COVERAGE.
- 1175.04 BUILDING HEIGHT LIMIT.
- 1175.05 YARDS REQUIRED.
- 1175.06 LANDSCAPING REQUIRED.
- 1175.07 OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITIES.
- 1175.08 OFF-STREET LOADING FACILITIES.
- 1175.09 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
- 1175.10 SIGNS. (REPEALED)
- 1175.11 APPLICATION PROCEDURE.
- CHAPTER 1177 Industrial Park Districts
- 1177.01 INTENT; PURPOSE.
- 1177.02 USE REGULATIONS.
- 1177.03 PERMITTED BUILDINGS AND USES.
- 1177.04 SIMILAR USES.
- 1177.05 LOT AREA, WIDTH AND COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS.
- 1177.06 YARD AND HEIGHT REGULATIONS.
- 1177.07 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
- 1177.08 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS.
- 1177.09 HELIPORT REGULATIONS.
- 1177.10 LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS.
- 1177.11 DEVELOPMENT PLANS REQUIRED; LOT SPLITS.
- 1177.12 OTHER REQUIREMENTS.
- CHAPTER 1179 OS-1 Primary Open Space Zoning District
- CHAPTER 1180 Mixed Use District
- 1180.01 PURPOSE.
- 1180.02 DEFINITIONS.
- 1180.03 MINIMUM REQUIRED AREA.
- 1180.04 USES PERMITTED.
- 1180.05 DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR MIXED USE DISTRICT A.
- 1180.06 DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR MIXED USE DISTRICTS B AND C.
- 1180.07 PARKING.
- 1180.08 LANDSCAPING.
- 1180.09 GREEN SPACE.
- 1180.10 PRELIMINARY LAND USE PLAN.
- 1180.11 FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN.
- 1180.12 AMENDMENT TO PLANS.
TITLE SEVEN
Use, Height and Area Regulations
Sections
- CHAPTER 1181 Nonconforming Uses and Restoration
- CHAPTER 1183 Use District Exceptions
- 1183.01 RECREATION BUILDINGS NEAR SCHOOL AREAS.
- 1183.02 LOCATION OF GASOLINE STATIONS, GARAGES AND STABLES.
- 1183.03 LOCATION OF GASOLINE PUMPS.
- 1183.04 DESIGNATION OF DISTRICT FOR OPEN AREAS.
- 1183.05 UNDEVELOPED AREA FOR RADIO AND TELEVISION EQUIPMENT.
- 1183.06 MANUFACTURE OR SALE OF FIREWORKS.
- 1183.07 COMMERCIAL OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.
- CHAPTER 1185 Height Regulations
- CHAPTER 1187 Area Regulations
- CHAPTER 1189 Front Yards
- 1189.01 ERECTION OF BUILDINGS BETWEEN BUILDING LINE AND STREET.
- 1189.02 RESIDENCE DISTRICTS.
- 1189.03 MULTIFAMILY DISTRICTS.
- 1189.04 CORNER LOTS.
- 1189.05 USE DISTRICTS OTHER THAN RESIDENCE DISTRICTS.
- 1189.06 SPECIFIC BUILDING LINES; ANY USE DISTRICT.
- 1189.07 OBSTRUCTION OF VIEW AT CORNER LOTS.
- 1189.08 FRONT YARD LINE EXCEPTIONS.
- CHAPTER 1191 Rear Yards
- CHAPTER 1193 Side Yards
- CHAPTER 1195 Yard Exceptions
- CHAPTER 1196 Sign Regulations
- 1196.01 INTENT.
- 1196.02 APPLICATION OF CHAPTER.
- 1196.03 DEFINITIONS.
- 1196.04 PERMITS; APPLICATIONS.
- 1196.05 ZONING DISTRICTS CLASSIFICATION.
- 1196.06 SIGNS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.
- 1196.07 SIGNS IN COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS.
- 1196.08 SIGNS IN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS.
- 1196.09 MEASUREMENT STANDARDS.
- 1196.10 PLACEMENT REGULATIONS.
- 1196.11 DESIGN STANDARDS.
- 1196.12 PROHIBITED SIGNS.
- 1196.13 SPECIFIC SIGN TYPES REGULATED.
- 1196.14 SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS.
- 1196.15 MAINTENANCE AND REMOVAL OF SIGNS.
- 1196.16 NONCONFORMING SIGNS.
- 1196.17 CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, SUBSTITUTION.
- 1196.99 PENALTY.
- CHAPTER 1197 Off-Street Parking and Loading Facilities
- 1197.01 PURPOSES.
- 1197.02 PARKING FACILITIES REQUIRED.
- 1197.025 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT REQUIREMENTS.
- 1197.03 UNOBSTRUCTED CONTINUATION OF FACILITIES; AUTOMOBILE SALES OR REPAIR; FACILITY SIZE REDUCTION.
- 1197.04 DEFINITIONS; MEASUREMENT STANDARDS.
- 1197.05 SCHEDULE OF REQUIRED PARKING.
- 1197.06 COMBINED USE OF FACILITIES.
- 1197.07 LOCATION OF FACILITIES.
- 1197.08 ACCESS DRIVEWAYS.
- 1197.09 SURFACE CONSTRUCTION; IMPROVEMENTS; GRADING; DRAINAGE PLANS; CURBS.
- 1197.10 LIGHTING OF PARKING AREAS.
- 1197.105 MAINTENANCE OF PARKING AREAS.
- 1197.11 LOADING AND UNLOADING FACILITIES.
- 1197.115 DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITIES.
- 1197.12 APPROVAL OF PLANS.
- 1197.13 REQUIRED TRASH COLLECTION AREAS.
- 1197.14 PERMIT APPLICATION; SPACE REQUIREMENTS; DESIGN STANDARDS.
- 1197.15 PAINTING OF OBSTRUCTIONS.
- CHAPTER 1198 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
- CHAPTER 1199 Screening and Buffering
- 1199.01 INTENT.
- 1199.02 PURPOSE.
- 1199.03 CONFLICTS.
- 1199.04 DEFINITIONS.
- 1199.05 GENERAL PROVISIONS.
- 1199.06 LANDSCAPED BUFFER AREAS FOR REAR AND SIDE YARDS.
- 1199.07 BUFFER AREAS FOR YARDS ABUTTING PUBLIC STREETS AND PARKING LOTS.
- 1199.08 DETERMINATION OF REQUIREMENTS BY BUILDING COMMISSIONER; REVIEW BY PLANNING COMMISSION; PERFORMANCE BONDS.
- 1199.09 APPEALS.
- 1199.10 VIOLATIONS.