For the purposes of this Zoning Code, the various uses of buildings and premises are divided into classes or districts as set forth in the following sections. Only those uses specifically identified in Sections 1266.02, 1266.03, 1266.04, 1266.05, or 1276.02 as being a principal use, an approved conditional use, or an approved accessory use in a particular district may be permitted in that district. Any use not specifically listed as a permitted, approved conditional, or approved accessory use in a district shall be considered a prohibited use in the zoning district.

(Ord. 2020-25. Passed 12-23-20.)

   (a)    Permitted Uses. The following uses are permitted in a Class U-1 District:

      (1)    Single-family dwellings;

      (2)    Public parks;

      (3)    Grounds for games or sports, except those a chief activity of which is one customarily carried on primarily for gain;

      (4)    A passenger station, tracks, poles, wires, signal devices and a right of way, not including yards, for suburban, interurban and rapid transit railways, using smokeless power only;

      (5)    Farming and noncommercial greenhouses.
(Ord. 1970-32. Passed 8-19-70.)

   (b)    Accessory Uses and Buildings. Accessory buildings and accessory uses as defined in this Planning and Zoning Code are permitted in a Class U-1 District, at such times as the main building has been built or is in the actual process of being built upon the following conditions:

      (1)   The aggregate gross floor area of all accessory buildings including stables on a lot shall be limited in size to the most limiting of the following:

         A.   The gross floor area of the accessory building shall be no greater than 200 square feet for each 10,000 square foot of lot area in total square footage.

         B.   The gross floor area of the accessory building shall be no greater than five percent of the area of the rear yard.

         C.   The gross floor area of the accessory building shall be no greater than fifty percent of the gross floor area of the main dwelling on the premises.

      (2)   Accessory buildings shall have the same side yard set backs as the main building, except that the side yard set back for an accessory building that has a wall greater than twenty-five feet in length facing an adjoining property, shall be increased by an additional one foot for every three feet of accessory building wall length greater than twenty-five feet.

      (3)   Accessory buildings shall have a rear yard set back of fifteen feet, except that the rear yard set back for an accessory building that has a wall greater than twenty-five feet in length facing an adjoining property, shall be increased by an additional one foot for every three feet of accessory building wall length greater than twenty-five feet.

      (4)   The number of accessory buildings on a lot is limited to two, only one of which may exceed in aggregate gross floor area twenty-five percent of the aggregate gross floor area permitted for accessory buildings on that lot. The twenty-five percent limitation on the second building may be waived when the Planning Commission and Architectural Board of Review determine that such a larger second building, when the two accessory buildings are viewed together, will not appear to be larger than the total size allowance for a single accessory building. When making this determination, the Planning Commission and Architectural Board of Review shall consider:

         A.   The space between the two accessory buildings;

         B.   The architectural design and materials of the accessory building;

         C.   The location of the buildings with respect to the existing and any expected development on the adjacent parcels; and

         D.   Existing and proposed landscaping, site topography, and other natural features that may reduce the impact of the accessory building on adjacent properties.

      (5)   The size limitation and set back provisions for accessory buildings provided herein supersede any less restrictive provisions of the Pepper Pike Planning and Zoning Code regarding size and location of accessory buildings within a Class U-1 district.

      (6)   The size and location of stables for horses shall be included within the limitations for accessory buildings. In addition no stable shall be larger than necessary for one horse for each one acre and no stable shall be located on a lot less than two acres in area. Horses are to be kept within a fenced enclosure maintaining a distance of at least twenty-five feet from adjoining property and the distance of at least one hundred feet from adjoining houses. The stable and manure shall be maintained so as not to create any objectionable odors to neighboring property.

      (7)   A residence in an accessory building is not permitted.

      (8)   Bulletin boards not over twelve square feet in area for schools, churches or libraries, signs not over two square feet in area containing the name and address of an occupant of the premises, and station signs on passenger stations, are permitted. No billboards, advertising signs or signboards, except as herein provided, shall be permitted.

         (Ord. 2006-02. Passed 6-21-06.)

   (a)    Permitted Uses. The following uses are permitted in a Class U-2 Public Buildings District pursuant to an approved site development plan pursuant to Chapter 1275:

      (1)   Public or private day schools.

      (2)   Libraries.

      (3)   Places of worship.

      (4)   Clubhouses.

      (5)   Community centers.

      (6)   City of Pepper Pike Municipal Facilities.

   (b)   Accessory Uses. Accessory uses as defined in Section 1260.06(a) may be permitted if authorized and approved by the Planning Commission as part of site development plan approval. When authorized as accessory uses, off-street parking shall conform to the provisions of Chapter 1272 and signs shall conform to the provisions of Chapter 1269. The Commission may establish standards for other accessory uses, as it deems necessary and appropriate to ensure compliance with the terms of this Zoning Code and to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare.

(Ord. 2020-25. Passed 12-23-20.)

   (a)    Permitted Uses. The following uses are permitted in a Class U-3 District: Professional, governmental, public, administrative, sales and banking offices. All such office buildings shall be of fireproof construction. If any such office building is erected so as to include more than one story in height, such building shall be equipped with elevators sufficient in size and number to maintain the reasonable flow of traffic between stories.

   (b)   Accessory Uses. Any accessory use customarily incident to a Class U-3 use (office buildings) shall be permitted in a Class U-3 District, provided that such use is located upon the same lot with the building or use to which it is accessory. Such accessory uses shall include off- street parking, maintenance and storage facilities, eating facilities and loading and unloading areas. The burning or disposal of trash, rubbish or other debris of the tenants occupying such office building by incineration or otherwise, and drive-in banking facilities in a building detached from the principal office building where the principal banking facilities are located, on the premises, shall not be deemed to be accessory uses, and are prohibited.

(Ord. 2008-20. Passed 5-21-08.)

   (a)    Permitted Uses. The following uses are permitted in a Class U-4 District:

      (1)    A bank, office, studio, multiple-family dwelling, telephone exchange or static transformer station;

      (2)    A restaurant, theater or moving-picture show;

      (3)    A retail store or shop for custom work or the making of articles to be sold only at retail on the premises;

      (4)    A sales office, sample room or wholesale store for hardware, dry goods or groceries;

      (5)    Gasoline stations, subject to the following limitations:

         A.    Storage of gasoline shall not exceed 12,000 gallons;

         B.    Storage of kerosene shall not exceed 1,000 gallons;

         C.    All bulk storage of petroleum products, except lubricating oil, shall be underground; all products not stored underground shall be stored inside of the gasoline station building;

         D.    Sale or storage of diesel fuel is prohibited; and

         E.    The sale or storage of motor vehicles is prohibited; and

      (6)    Any enterprise for profit not specifically mentioned as permitted in a less restricted use district and not injurious in a retail business district by reason of the emission of dust, fumes, smoke or noise, or by reason of vibration or danger to life or property.

   (b)   Accessory Uses. Accessory uses permitted in a Class U-4 District shall be customarily incidental to Class U-4 (retail business) uses.

(Ord. 2008-20. Passed 5-21-08.)