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Perrysburg City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 1230

Intensity and Dimensional Standards

1230.01 INTENSITY AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS.

   The following provisions shall apply in the respective zoning district:
A1
R1
R2
R3
R4
R5
RM
C1
C2
C3
C4
OS
I1
I2
PBP
P
S1
INS
Lot Area (min. SF)
30,000
22,000
16,500
11,600
9,500
10,000
3 Acres
10,000
20,000
1 Acre
2 Acres
15 Acres
Lot Coverage (max.)
20%
25%
30%
60%
50%
60%
60%
Lot Width (min. ft..)
150
100
85
75
65
90
80
120
200
100
ARC
Front Yard Setback (ft)
50
45
40
35
35
35
25
30
50
50
50
60
60
50
50
50
Rear Yard Setback (ft)
75
50
40
35
30
30
30
25
35
30
30
40
40
ARC
75
50
Side Yard Setback (min one side) (ft)
20
10
10
8
6
6
15
0
10
10
25
25
ARC
20
50
Side Yard Setback (min total) (ft)
40
25
25
20
16
16
30
20
20
25
50
50
ARC
50
100
Height (max. ft.)
35
35
35
35
35
35
45
35
35
35
35
35
35
45
45
35
45
Dwelling Size (min. SF)
1,400
1,800
1,600
1,200
1,100
600
600*
Landscape Area of Lot (min)
8%
10%
10%
10%
10%
15%
10%
15%
10%
* One Bedroom 600SF; Two Bedroom 750 SF; Three-Bedroom 1,000 SF.
(Ord. 14-2019. Passed 5-7-19.)

1230.02 PROVISIONS GOVERNING INTERPRETATION AND APPLICATION OF YARD REQUIREMENTS.

   The interpretation, application and administration of the specific yard requirements established in this Chapter shall be subject to the following general provisions:
   (a)    Corner Lots. When a lot is located at the intersection of two (2) or more streets, the requirements for a front yard shall apply as to each part abutting a street.
   (b)    Front Yard Exception. In "R-2", "R-3" or "R-4" Districts, when fifty percent (50%) or more of the developed frontage in one (1) block on one (1) side of the street has front yards that are greater or less than the minimum front yard required, any building to be erected thereon shall not project beyond the average of the existing front yards, except that a minimum front yard of fifteen (15) feet shall be maintained in all instances.
   (c)    Architectural Projections. Cornices, eaves, sills, canopies or similar architectural projections may project into required side yards no more than thirty (30) inches. Bay windows, chimneys and open structures such as porches and balconies shall be considered a part of the building to which attached and shall not project into the required minimum front, side or rear yard.
   (d)    Existing Plats with Preliminary or Final Approval. Lots existing before, and plats which have received preliminary or final approval prior to, the date of the adoption of this Zoning Code shall be excepted from the side yard requirements of this Chapter if a minimum six (6) foot side yard is observed in any case.
   (e)    Driveways. In all Residential Districts (R1 – RM), driveways shall be a minimum of five (5) feet from the side and rear property lines.
   (f)    Setbacks from Public Watercourses and Drainage Ditches. No building or structure shall be permitted closer than fifteen (15) feet from a public watercourse or drainage ditch as measured from the top of the slope.
      (Ord. 27-2016. Passed 3-1-16.)
   (g)   Accessory Uses; Off-Street Parking; Material Storage in Front Yard. No accessory use or structure, off-street parking facility or material or equipment storage shall be located in the required front yard without the approval of the Board of Zoning Appeals. (Ord. 103-2007. Passed 7-10-07.)
   (h)   Parking of Disabled Vehicles. The parking of a disabled vehicle within the corporate limits for a period of more than seven (7) days shall be prohibited, except where such vehicle is stored in an enclosed garage or other accessory building, provided there is no business conducted while such vehicle is stored or parked. Those who operate an automobile repair business shall not permit vehicles to remain outside a building more than thirty (30) days. Extended term parking facilities for automobile repair businesses shall be enclosed with a six (6) foot high solid fence or screening. (Ord. 33-2009. Passed 3-3-09.)

1230.03 MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT.

   The following provisions shall apply to buildings located in A1, C4, OS, I1, I2, INS and PBP zoning districts within the City of Perrysburg.
   (a)   The Board of Zoning Appeals may grant a height variance for any portion of a building that is taller than the maximum permitted height specified in Chapter 1230 “Intensity & Dimensional Standards” providing the variance does not exceed 50% of the maximum height specified in Chapter 1230.
   (b)   The height regulations of Chapter 1230 “Intensity & Dimensional Standards” shall not apply to communication towers, monuments, water/cooling towers, ornamental towers and spires, chimneys, silos, elevator bulkheads, smoke stacks, conveyors and other similar items as determined by the Planning and Zoning Administrator.
      (Ord. 70-2017. Passed 7-11-17.)