The Rural Residential District (AGR) is intended to provide space in the Municipality for agriculture and related uses and to allow for undeveloped open space. Land best suited for this District includes those sections of the Municipality that are prime farmland and in outlying areas and/or land that has significant natural features such as wetlands, forest, hillsides and other open spaces that should be preserved.

   (a)   Permitted Uses.

      (1)   Agriculture; and

      (2)   Single-family dwelling.

   (b)   Conditional Uses.

      (1)   Agricultural storage processing;

      (2)   Animal clinic without boarding;

      (3)   Athletic fields;

      (4)   Auditorium;

      (5)   Cemetery;

      (6)   Religious or public assembly;

      (7)   Communication telecommunications equipment;

      (8)   Community center;

      (9)   Day care;

      (10)   Detached garages;

      (11)   Golf courses;

      (12)   Noncontinuous foundation buildings;

      (13)   Professional and business offices;

      (14)   Elementary and secondary schools;

      (15)   University/college/seminary/vocational;

      (16)   Wholesale business; and

      (17)   Wireless communications.

   (c)   Site Development Requirements in the Rural Residential District Area. All applicable subdivision regulations and sign, parking and landscaping regulations of this Zoning Ordinance must be satisfied.

(Ord. 2014-27. Passed 8-5-14.)

   The Residential District (R1) is intended to provide space in the Municipality for low-density, single-family detached residential development. Land best suited for this District includes those sections of the Municipality that may have natural features, such as wetlands and hillsides, that may pose development problems, and land that may or may not be served by public water and sewer services. The density in this District shall not exceed 1.0 unit per acre.

   (a)   Permitted Uses.

      (1)   Single-family dwelling.

   (b)   Conditional Uses.

      (1)   Athletic fields;

      (2)   Auditorium;

      (3)   Cemetery;

      (4)   Community center;

      (5)   Religious or public assembly;

      (6)   Day care;

      (7)   Detached garages;

      (8)   Golf courses;

      (9)   Noncontinuous foundation buildings;

      (10)   Elementary and secondary school;

      (11)   University/college/seminary/vocational; and

      (12)   Wireless communications.

   (c)   Site Development Requirements in the R1 Residential District Area. All applicable subdivision regulations and sign, parking and landscaping regulations of this Zoning Ordinance must be satisfied.

(Ord. 2014-27. Passed 8-5-14.)

   The Residential District (R2) is intended to provide space in the Municipality for low-density, single-family detached residential development. Land best suited for this District includes those sections of the Municipality that pose few natural barriers to development. Land in this District shall be served by public water and sewer services. The density in this District shall not exceed 2.0 units per acre.

   (a)   Permitted Uses.

      (1)   Single-family dwelling.

   (b)   Conditional Uses.

      (1)   Athletic fields;

      (2)   Auditorium;

      (3)   Community center;

      (4)   Religious or public assembly;

      (5)   Day care;

      (6)   Detached garages;

      (7)   Elementary and secondary school;

      (8)   Golf courses;

      (9)   University/college/seminary/vocational; and

      (10)   Wireless communications;

   (c)   Site Development Requirements in the R2 Residential District Area. All applicable subdivision regulations and sign, parking and landscaping regulations of this Zoning Ordinance must be satisfied.

(Ord. 2014-27. Passed 8-5-14.)

   The Residential District (R3) is intended to provide space in the Municipality for low-density, single-family detached residential development. Land in this District shall be served by public water and sewer services. The density in this District shall not exceed 2.0 units per acre.

   (a)   Permitted Uses.

      (1)   Single-family dwelling.

   (b)   Conditional Uses.

      (1)   Athletic fields;

      (2)   Auditorium;

      (3)   Community center;

      (4)   Religious or public assembly;

      (5)   Day care;

      (6)   Detached garages;

      (7)   Elementary and secondary school;

      (8)   Golf courses;

      (9)   University/college/seminary/vocational; and

      (10)   Wireless communications;

   (c)   Site Development Requirements in the R3 Residential District Area. All applicable subdivision regulations and sign, parking and landscaping regulations of this Zoning Ordinance must be satisfied.

(Ord. 2014-27. Passed 8-5-14.)

   The Residential District (R4) is intended to provide space in the Municipality for medium-density, single-family detached residential development and customary supporting residential facilities as conditional uses. Land in this District shall be served by public water and sewer services. The density in this District shall not exceed 2.0 units per acre.

   (a)   Permitted Uses.

      (1)   Single-family dwelling;

   (b)   Conditional Uses.

      (1)   Athletic fields;

      (2)   Auditorium;

      (3)   Community center;

      (4)   Religious or public assembly;

      (5)   Day care;

      (6)   Detached garages;

      (7)   Elementary and secondary school;

      (8)   Golf courses;

      (9)   University/college/seminary/vocational; and

      (10)   Wireless communications;

   (c)   Site Development Requirements in the R4 Residential District Area. All applicable subdivision regulations and sign, parking and landscaping regulations of this Zoning Ordinance must be satisfied.

(Ord. 2014-27. Passed 8-5-14.)

   The Residential District (R6) is intended to provide space in the Municipality for medium-density, single- or two-family, zero lot line, patio, row house, and multi-family as a conditional use. Land in this District shall be served by public water and sewer services. The density in this District shall not exceed 2.0 units per acre.

   (a)   Permitted Uses.

      (1)   Single-family dwelling;

      (2)   Two-family dwelling; and

      (3)   Zero-lot line dwellings;

   (b)   Conditional Uses.

      (1)   Athletic fields;

      (2)   Auditorium;

      (3)   Community center;

      (4)   Religious or public assembly;

      (5)   Day care;

      (6)   Detached garages;

      (7)   Golf courses;

      (8)   Hospitals;

      (9)   Elementary and secondary school;

      (10)   University/college/seminary/vocational;

      (11)   Wireless communications; and

      (12)   Multi-family;

   (c)   Site Development Requirements in the R6 Residential District Area. All applicable subdivision regulations and sign, parking and landscaping regulations of this Zoning Ordinance must be satisfied.

(Ord. 2014-27. Passed 8-5-14.)

   The Condominium/Apartment Residential District (R10) is intended to provide space in the Municipality for high-density, two-, three- and multi-family residential development and also for zero lot line, patio and row house development. Land in this District shall be served by public water and sewer services. The density in this District shall not exceed 2.0 units per acre.

   (a)   Permitted Uses.

      (1)   Single-family dwellings;

      (2)   Two-family dwelling;

      (3)   Three-family dwelling;

      (4)   Multi-family dwellings;

      (5)   Zero-lot line dwelling;

      (6)   Row house dwellings; and

      (7)   Multi-family dwellings;

   (b)   Conditional Uses.

      (1)   Athletic fields;

      (2)   Auditorium;

      (3)   Community center;

      (4)   Religious or public assembly;

      (5)   Day care;

      (6)   Detached garages;

      (7)   Golf courses;

      (8)   Hospitals;

      (9)   Elementary and secondary school;

      (10)   Nursing homes;

      (11)   University/college/seminary/vocational; and

      (12)   Wireless communications;

   (c)   Site Development Requirements in the R10 Residential District Area. All applicable subdivision regulations and sign, parking and landscaping regulations of this Zoning Ordinance must be satisfied.

(Ord. 2014-27. Passed 8-5-14.)

   (a)   All base Residential District regulations shall apply to these planned districts with the exception of those specifically discussed below.

      (1)   Permitted planned uses. All uses that are permitted by right or as conditional uses in the base Residential District shall be permitted in the Residential Planned District, based on the review and approval of the development plan, when actual development or occupancy of existing planned development occurs.

      (2)   Density allowances. The density of the base Residential District may be increased in the Residential Planned District to those amounts indicated on the planned residential charts. Density per acre is per gross land area. Lot density is net, excluding streets and rights-of-way.

      (3)   Specific requirements. Yard, lot width, coverage, lot size, height and parking requirements are in the planned residential charts.

   (b)   Mandatory Requirements in Residential Districts. All of the following requirements shall be complied with:

      (1)   Open space. There shall be reserved, within the tract to be developed on a planned basis, a minimum land area of up to twenty percent of the entire tract (excluding streets), for use as common open space. Twenty percent open space is a firm goal; however, the total open space may be as low as fifteen percent, subject to the site constraints and approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission. No more than forty percent of this open space shall be water surface and not more than forty percent of the open space shall have a slope of fifteen percent or greater, except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) hereof. This common open space shall not consist of isolated, linear strips or fragmented pieces of land, unless such pieces join to form a useful amenity such as a walking trail or bike path. Included in this common open space may be such uses as pedestrian walkways, parkland, open areas, swimming pools, clubhouses, tennis courts and other lands of essentially open character, exclusive of off-street parking areas. All land shown on the final development plan, as specified in this chapter, as common open space, shall be preserved perpetually for use as common open space under one of the following options:

         A.   It may be conveyed to the Municipality, which may agree to maintain the common open spaces and any building, structures or improvements that have been placed on it. The Municipality reserves the right to accept, modify or reject such conveyances.

         B.   It may be conveyed to trustees, provided there is an indenture establishing a neighborhood association or similar organization for the maintenance of the planned development. The common open space must be conveyed to the trustees, subject to covenants to be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission restricting the common open space to uses specified on the final development plan and providing for the maintenance of the common open space in a manner that assures its continuing use for its intended purpose. A copy of the association's by-laws, together with proof of incorporation with the Ohio Secretary of State, shall be furnished. Such by-laws shall provide that the association shall maintain an escrow account, funded by an initial deposit upon purchase of a lot/home equal to one year's dues, in order to meet its obligations for the common area features, should the association cease to exist. In order to have a manageable association, no such association shall usually contain more than 350 homes. The final size shall be determined by the Director of Planning and Zoning. Each such association shall be required to have a professional management company run the day-to-day operations of the association, with the association's Board of Trustees and officers to guide such management.

         C.   It may be retained by the owner or developer of the site so long as the owner or developer is actively engaged in doing business on the site. If the project is sold out or if no single owner controls less than twenty-five percent of the site, then the options set forth in paragraphs (1)(A) or (1)(B) hereof must be taken. No common open space shall be put to any use not specified in the final development plan unless the final development plan has been amended to permit such use. However, no authorized change of use may be considered as a waiver of any of the covenants limiting uses of common open space areas, and all rights to enforce these covenants against any permitted use are expressly reserved to the Municipality.

      (2)   Perimeter treatment. The exterior boundary lines of the planned district shall be buffered with landscaping in such a manner as the Planning and Zoning Commission deems appropriate to screen it from the adjacent uses and to ensure compatibility. Where adjacent uses are equal or similar, the Commission may waive pertinent buffering and/or landscaping.

      (3)   Preservation of natural features. Where significant natural features, such as trees, streams, ponds, wildlife habitat or other unique landscape features, are present on the site, they should be preserved wherever possible. These areas may fulfill the open space requirements where specified criteria are met. Hills, escarpments and other inaccessible features may be included as open space upon the recommendation of the Commission.

      (4)   Preservation of historic structures. Where significant historic structures, such as bridges, stone walls, buildings, burial grounds or archeologically significant sites are present on the site, they should be preserved wherever possible. If a dispute arises, verification of historic or archeological significance shall be determined by an appropriate expert selected by the Development Services Director. The applicant shall pay the fee for such expert. These areas may fulfill the open space requirements where specified criteria set by the Commission are met.

   (c)   Flexible Requirements in Residential Districts. Two or more of the following requirements shall be complied with:

      (1)   Public open space. The provision of required open space for general public use shall be designated, provided it is active recreation space or passive recreation space equipped with the appropriate picnic tables, benches and other outdoor furniture. This public open space must also provide easy access and circulation for public use.

      (2)   Bikeways. The provision of linear bikeways along waterways or through wooded areas shall be designated to allow access to the public. These passageways shall be appropriately paved, landscaped and marked. Bikeways shall be paved and the width shall be at least eight feet unless site constraints require a narrower width.

      (3)   Community center. A community center building shall be provided for use by the residents of the development and/or the general public. It shall include meeting space and indoor recreational space and may include day care facilities.

      (4)   Community swimming pool. A community swimming pool shall be provided for use by the residents of the development and/or the general public. It shall include a bathhouse.

      (5)   Innovative open space. An area devoted to active or passive recreation of the intensity and scope of the requirements set forth in subsections (1) through (4) hereof may be proposed as a flexible requirement and may be approved as such by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

   (d)   Planned Residential Density Bonus Maximums.

 

   (e)   Planned Residential Dimension Bonus Maximums.

 

*   Setback required by Building Code.

**   1,150 square feet is the minimum requirement for three-bedroom apartment units.

   (f)   The process for obtaining approvals in the Planned Residential District shall be that set forth in Chapter 1282 of the Pickerington Codified Ordinances.

(Ord. 2014-27. Passed 8-5-14.)

 

      (1)   Gross land area less dedication for arterial road right-of-way.

      (2)   Net land area after dedication of all vehicular right-of-way.

      (3)   Per unnumbered initiated ordinance passed November 5, 2002, effective December 8, 2002, which stated, "all land being developed for residential/multifamily purposes that is not currently subject to an approved final plat shall be developed at a density of up to two residential units per acre, multiplied by the number of contiguous acres in the project."

(Ord. 2014-27. Passed 8-5-14.)

 

* Setback required by Building Code

      (1)   May be "0" if buildings are clustered on three or more lots.

      (2)   To be established by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

      (3)   One thousand two hundred square feet is the minimum requirement for three-bedroom apartment units.

(Ord. 2014-27. Passed 8-5-14.)

 

* Requirements for principal use apply.

** Not permitted in this area.

*** Satellite dishes less than twenty inches in diameter are not regulated, except for setback requirements, and do not require a permit for installation.

(Ord. 2014-27. Passed 8-5-14.)

   No front yard setback depth shall be required to exceed the average minimum depth of the existing front yards on the lots adjacent to each side if each of such lots is within the same block and within 100 feet of the subject site. No structure shall be located forward of such average depth of existing structures.

(Ord. 2014-27. Passed 8-5-14.)

   Where lots have a double frontage, the required front yard shall be provided on both streets.

(Ord. 2014-27. Passed 8-5-14.)

   Where a lot is located at the intersection of two or more streets, there shall be a front yard on each street side. When a street intersects with a private driveway, one yard shall be considered a front yard and one yard shall be considered a side yard. The buildable width of a lot shall not be reduced to less than forty feet.

(Ord. 2014-27. Passed 8-5-14.)

   No accessory use or building shall be located in the required front yard.

(Ord. 2014-27. Passed 8-5-14.)

   (a)   Fences are permitted in the side and rear yards only.

   (b)   In the case of a corner lot, one side will be designated as the primary front yard, i.e. the principal front of the building, and the second side will be designated as the secondary front yard. Fences shall be permitted in up to fifty percent of the required setback of the secondary front yard.

   (c)   All fences must be constructed so that the finished side faces out and the unfinished side faces the property on which the fence is built.

   (d)   Fences shall be a maximum of six feet in height. The height of a fence shall be measured from the established grade line to the highest point of the fence including posts and finials.

   (e)   Permitted fence materials are wood, stone, wrought iron, brick, vinyl and PVC (polyvinyl chloride).

   (f)   Fences may be located on property lot lines.

(Ord. 2014-27. Passed 8-5-14.)

   Any structure or building for the keeping of more than five domestic animals shall be at least 100 feet from all property lines.

(Ord. 2014-27. Passed 8-5-14.)

   (a)   The intent of the home occupation provisions is to allow minimal business practices within residential zoning districts. Further, the intent is to protect the district's character or function.

   (b)   Permitted home occupations as defined by this Code shall be clearly incidental to the residential use of the unit and operate with the following limitations:

      (1)   The occupation shall take up less than twenty-percent of the total area of the dwelling. Unheated square footages shall not be used in conducting a home occupation or in determining square footage allowed.

      (2)   Only commodities produced on the premises and items accessory thereto shall be sold on the premises.

      (3)   There shall not be any exterior, interior, structural, or aesthetic alterations to the dwelling unit to accommodate the home occupation that changes the residential character of the dwelling unit.

      (4)   No business practice, function, equipment, or process used in any home occupation shall create offensive odors, noise, vibration, light, heat, humidity, radiation, glare, electronic interference, smoke, or other particular matter, fumes, or anything that constitutes a nuisance or safety hazard beyond the property lines of the dwelling unit.

      (5)   Only family members residing in the home and one non-family member may be employed.

      (6)   There shall not be any exterior storage or display of products, equipment, or materials used in connection with the home occupation.

      (7)   No evidence of any home occupation shall be visible from off the lot where it is conducted except for a single identification sign of not more than two square feet (see Sign Code Chapter 1292).

      (8)   The home occupation shall not generate traffic greater in volume than normal for a residential neighborhood. The number of deliveries, pick-ups, or general destination trips or customer/client visits relating to the nonresidential use of the property shall not exceed six per day. All automobiles used by customers in connection with the home occupation shall be parked in the driveway.

      (9)   The home occupation shall not demand increasing or enhancing the size, capacity, or flow of the water, gas, septic, sewer, or electrical systems beyond what is the average for a residence.

(Ord. 2014-27. Passed 8-5-14.)

   No structure in a Residential District shall exceed thirty-five feet in height unless otherwise specified in this Code.

(Ord. 2014-27. Passed 8-5-14.)

   Conditional uses shall be subject to the additional requirements set forth in Chapter 1286.

(Ord. 2014-27. Passed 8-5-14.)

   All uses shall be subject to the additional requirements set forth in Chapter 1296, as appropriate.

(Ord. 2014-27. Passed 8-5-14.)

   Parking and loading spaces are subject to the additional requirements set forth in Chapter 1290.

(Ord. 2014-27. Passed 8-5-14.)

   Each dwelling, manufactured home or principal building in a Residential District (R6) shall be designed to meet the following criteria:

   (a)   Its minimum width shall be at least twenty feet for at least fifty percent of its length, and its minimum length shall be at least twenty feet for at least fifty percent of its width.

   (b)   It shall have a garage of at least 385 square feet. The garage shall be designed to be architecturally compatible with the principal building or manufactured home. The City Manager or the designee of the City Manager shall determine whether a design is compatible.

   (c)   All roofs shall be double pitched at least four feet vertical for each twelve feet horizontal measurement. All roofs shall be covered with conventional roofing material that is residential in appearance and character, including, but not limited to, dimensional shingle, slate, or standing seam.

   (d)   The exterior siding shall be residential in appearance and character, including, but not limited to, brick, stone, stucco, clapboard, simulated clapboard of metal or vinyl, wood shakes, shingles or similar material, but excluding smooth, textured, ribbed or corrugated metal or plastic panels.

   (e)   Each dwelling, principal building or manufactured home shall be designed so that it has a front entrance and front facade facing upon a public street and shall meet all setback, lot size, side yard and minimum living space requirements, and all other requirements of this Zoning Code and of the Building and Housing Code.

(Ord. 2014-27. Passed 8-5-14.)

   (a)   Purpose. The Residential Development Building Design Standards and criteria are hereby established for the following purposes:

      (1)   To establish and enforce a set of criteria applicable to all residential developments that ensure that future residents of the City of Pickerington are provided a minimum level of quality for their respective neighborhoods.

      (2)   To provide clear policy direction and standards to the development community that ensures that the City improves its quality of life through a set of consistent standards for residential development.

      (3)   To enhance the value of private property and a sound investment climate through the establishment of consistent design criteria.

      (4)   To protect the public's health, safety, and general welfare through a set of City-wide design criteria that encourage a consistent quality in all neighborhoods and residential developments.

      (5)   To allow architectural creativity and compatibility with surrounding housing conditions is recognized and encouraged.

      (6)   Exceptions to the standards set forth in this section shall be considered by the Board of Zoning Appeals.

   (b)   Applicability. The following establishes the applicability of this section.

      (1)   Residential Building Design Standards shall apply to zoning certificates for single-family, two-family, and multi-family buildings. The Residential Building Design Standards shall be effective for all residential buildings at the earliest period authorized by law after City Council approval.

      (2)   This section shall not apply to residential buildings existing at the effective date of this section.

      (3)   The requirements of this section shall not apply to additions and modifications to residential buildings existing at the time of passage of this section.

      (4)   This section shall not apply to residential buildings existing at the effective date of this section damaged or destroyed by fire, explosion, flood, or other acts of God.

   (c)   Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

      (1)   "Chimney." A primary vertical structure containing one or more flues, for the purpose of carrying gaseous products of combustion and air from a fuel-burning appliance to the outside atmosphere that extends above the roof line and is supported by an approved foundation.

      (2)   "Chimney, bay." A chimney with a cantilever base that does not extend above the roof line. Also known as shed house or dog house style chimney.

      (3)   "Composition board (hardboard)." A board made up of wood fibers and resins to form a sheet or simulated board to be used as an exterior siding.

      (4)   "Corbel." A course or unit of masonry that projects beyond the course below. A "corbel" may be used entirely for decoration or for a ledge to support a load from above.

      (5)   "Cornice."

         A.   An ornamental molding of wood or plaster that encircles a room just below the ceiling.

         B.   An ornamental topping that crowns a structure.

         C.   An exterior ornamental trim at the meeting of the roof and wall. This type of cornice usually includes a bed molding, a soffit, a fascia, and a crown molding.

      (6)   "Dentil work." Square tooth-like blocks used as ornamentals under a cornice.

      (7)   "Elevations." For the purposes of this section, "elevations" shall exclude all openings, such as windows, doors and garage doors in applying exterior materials.

      (8)   "Header."

         A.   A lintel.

         B.   A member extending horizontally between two supports.

         C.   A rectangular masonry unit laid across the thickness of a wall, so as to expose its ends.

      (9)   "Keystone." The usually wedge-shaped uppermost, hence last, set stone or similar member of an arch, whose placement not only completes the arch but also binds or locks its other members together. May be used above a door or window in a horizontal lintel for decoration.

      (10)   "Natural materials." For the purposes of this section, "natural materials" shall exclude vinyl and aluminum siding. "Natural materials" shall include wood, brick, stone and stucco, including synthetic products, EFS, and fiber cement lap siding (e.g. hardie plank siding, weather boards, etc.).

      (11)   "Residential developments." For the purposes of this section, "residential developments" shall include single-family and two-family subdivisions, multi-family developments whether rental or owner-occupied, and developments consisting of a mix of unit types.

      (12)   "Rowlock course." A course of brick units set on side with the short, narrow face vertical on the wall face.

      (13)   "Shingles, dimensional." Shingles cut to a uniform size, usually five inches or six inches wide, and used for special architectural effects.

      (14)   "Shingles, slate." A roof shingle made from a fine-grained metamorphic rock or composite shingle made from slate and resin.

      (15)   "Shingles, standard." A roof covering made from asphalt or asphalt/fiberglass, generally thirty-six-inches wide and consisting of three twelve-inch non-dimensional tabs.

      (16)   "Standing seam roof." A seam, in sheet metal and roofing, made by turning up two adjacent edges and folding the upstanding parts over themselves.

      (17)   "Soffit." The underside of a part or member of a structure, such as a beam, stairway, or arch.

      (18)   "Soffit board." A board that forms the soffit of a cornice.

      (19)   "Soldier course." A course of brick units set on end with the long, narrow face vertical on the wall face.

      (20)   "Trim." Trim materials are used to trim various components of a residential structure, such as windows and doors. They are not the dominant siding material on a building elevation.

      (21)   "Vinyl siding - contractor grade." PVC siding typically with a thickness of .040 inches or less.

      (22)   "Vinyl siding - higher end." PVC siding with a thickness of .044 or more.

      (23)   "Window, architectural." A window that by its design adds an ornamental feature to the home. These windows will be accented by such elements as an arch, circle, flex frame (angles), elliptical, stained or beveled glass, shutters, or grid work.

      (24)   "Window, standard." Square or rectangular frame with no features mentioned in the architectural window definition.

      (25)   "Wood fiber composites." See "composition board" as defined in this section.

   (d)   Residential Building Design.

      (1)   Residential exterior standards. Residential exterior standards establish minimum residential exterior standards by zoning district. These standards shall be enforced prior to the issuance of a zoning certificate and reviewed prior to final occupancy permit. The builder shall document compliance with these requirements for each individual structure on a building elevation, which shall be submitted with the zoning certificate. These standards are minimum appearance standards applicable to all houses in all districts, except as may be specifically approved as part of a planned unit overlay district or otherwise approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals.

         A.   Preferred natural materials:

            1.   Brick and stone veneer, including brand name synthetic stone, are preferred as natural materials on front elevations.

            2.   Changes in material should occur at interior corners and not at exterior corners.

         B.   Prohibited materials; this does not include hardie plank siding and similar products:

            1.   Composition board or primed hardboard, except as trim.

            2.   Wood fiber composites.

            3.   Plywood (except for soffits and porch ceilings).

         C.   Architectural features. The following architectural features are acceptable instead of windows on rear and side elevations to break up large wall expanses: fireplaces, chimneys, garages, doors, windows, faux windows, quoins, cornices, change in roof line, special brick coursing and other features deemed appropriate by City staff.

         D.   Shutter yaks. Must occur at least on all the single and double-wide windows of any vinyl-sided, wood or fibrous cement siding elevations facing public streets, where wall area permits them unless window trim is used. Shutters or window trim is not required on elevations comprised of brick or stone. Shutters shall be full height and at least one-half the width of the single or one-quarter the width of the double window. Shutters used to meet the normal window trim requirements may count towards these requirements, except in the case of operating shutters.

         E.   Garages. Detached accessory garages shall be of similar style, color, and material selection as the primary building. In meeting the standards for front elevation minimum materials, attached garage doors shall not be included in the calculations. Side or rear loaded garages are strongly encouraged.

         F.   Front elevation natural material calculations. Windows, doors and attached garage doors shall be excluded in the calculations for determining minimum natural materials percentages on front elevations.

 

   Yes = Required Optional = Recommended Blank = Not Required

      (2)   Scale of multi-family buildings. Multi-family buildings shall be designed to minimize the scale. This shall be accomplished in one of the following ways:

         A.   When facing single-family homes, each segment of the front facade shall be within ten percent of the average width of those structures.

         B.   The facade shall be articulated in different planes to reduce the apparent mass of the building.

         C.   A one-story porch or similar element can be provided to define the front door and entrance of the building and to break-up the front elevation.

         D.   Sloping roofs such as gable and hipped roofs shall be the primary roof form.

      (3)   Colors. The exterior finishes of residential buildings are encouraged to be muted warm earth tones. Complimentary trim colors are encouraged. Developments in which vinyl siding is to be used, developers/builders are encouraged to provide a broad range of siding colors to create an interesting and diverse streetscape.

      (4)   Landscaping.

         A.   Single-family dwellings. For on-site landscaping, the developer/builder shall install for each of the following:

            1.   Four trees with a minimum caliper of two and one-half inches (select from shade trees, ornamental trees and evergreens). Street trees are excluded for purposes of this section.

            2.   Eight shrubs.

               a.   Two large deciduous shrubs (thirty to thirty-six inches).

               b.   Two deciduous shrubs (eighteen to twenty-four inches).

               c.   Four evergreen shrubs (eighteen to twenty-four inches).

            3.   Minimum mulch bed square footage shall be 2.5 times the lot width. The mulch beds shall be located in the front yard and are permitted to extend around the corner of the house. Landscaping should include accent plants, and shrubs.

         B.   Two-family and multi-family buildings. For on-site landscaping, the developer/ builder shall install in clusters that break up the building facade. The following plant material for each fifty linear feet of building face: one deciduous tree, one evergreen tree, two ornamental trees, and ten shrubs (three five-gallon, three two-gallon, and four one-gallon) in bark mulch beds.

         C.   Yards. All yards shall be seeded or sodded in residential developments.

         D.   Ground-mounted private utility boxes. Ground-mounted private utility boxes (such as electrical, telephone, and cable services) that are permitted to be placed outside of the rear yard shall be placed in the side yard at a minimum of ten feet to the rear of the front elevation of the home. Such utility boxes shall be screened on all sides with evergreen shrubs planted at a minimum height of twenty-four inches and placed at appropriate location in relation to the utility box. If multiple boxes are required, they shall be placed in a cluster and screened to the same standard as noted above. The exterior of all utility boxes shall be neutral in color.

(Ord. 2014-27. Passed 8-5-14.)

   (a)   Restrictions. All portable, on-demand storage devices (POD) must comply with the following:

      (1)   POD shall only remain on a property for a period of thirty days from the date of installation.

      (2)   PODs are only permitted on a lot containing a lawfully existing residential dwelling.

      (3)   Only one POD shall be placed on a lot at one time.

      (4)   PODs must be located on a paved area or gravel area unless located on a residential construction project where a driveway is not yet installed, in which case the POD shall be located in the proposed driveway location.

      (5)   PODs shall be located entirely on the owner's lot as close to the residence as possible, not blocking any site lines.

      (6)   No part of any POD shall be located on any public property or in the right-of-way.

      (7)   Any POD constructed, erected or placed upon property shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Pickerington.

   (b)   Extension. The thirty day limitation set forth in subsection (a) herein may be extended upon approval of the Development Services Director or his/her designee, for good cause shown, provided that the applicant has complied with the requirements of this chapter.

   (c)   Exceptions. The Development Services Director or his/her designee, in the event of emergencies, such as floods, wind storms, fires, or other natural disasters, and man-made disasters, such as sewage back-ups, water leaks, electrical overloads and other similar events beyond the control of the property owner or resident may relax the enforcement provisions of this chapter to make reasonable allowances for the extension of time periods, limits on number of containers, locations of containers on property, and other appropriate waivers where necessary to assist in recovery, restoration, mitigation of further damage and construction efforts.

   (d)   Enforcement. This chapter may be enforced by the Development Services Director or his/her designee or any member of the Police Department.

(Ord. 2014-27. Passed 8-5-14.)