1.   Ohio Administrative Code Section 4733-37-05 PLAT OF SURVEY

   A.   The surveyor shall prepare a scale drawing of every survey in which he or she retraces previously established property lines or establishes new boundaries.

   B.   A copy of this drawing shall be given to the client. When required, another copy shall be filed with the proper agency.

   C.   The surveyor shall include the following details:

      1.   A title such that the general location of the survey can be identified.

      2.   A north arrow with a clear statement as to the basis of the reference direction used.

      3.   The control station(s) or line cited in the deed description and the relationship of the property to this control.

      4.   A notation at each corner of the property stating that the boundary monument was set. In addition, there shall be a statement describing the material, size, position and condition of every monument found and/or set.

      5.   A general notation describing the evidence of occupation that may be found along every boundary line and/or occupation line.

      6.   The length and direction of each line as specified in the deed description of the property or as determined in the actual survey if this differs from what is stated in the deed description by more than the tolerance specified in paragraph (B) of Rule 4733-37-04 of the Ohio Administrative Code.

      7.   A citation of pertinent documents and sources of data used as a basis for carrying out the work.

      8.   The written and graphical scale of the drawing.

      9.   The date of the survey.

      10.   The surveyor's printed name and Ohio registration number, signature and seal (in a form which may be clearly reproduced on any copies which may be made of the original drawing).

2.   If the proposed improvement consists of a single project located on two or more existing lots for which future separate ownership would not be advisable, then the individually affected lots shall be replatted into one lot.

   (Ord. 1984-48. Passed 10-15-85.)

A.   The location plan at a scale of not more than 1,000 feet to the inch.

B.   General Information

   1.   The name and address of the proposed improvement

   2.   Names, addresses and phone numbers of the:

      a.   Owner

      b.   Engineer

      c.   Architect

      d.   Builder

   3.   Names of owners of adjacent properties

   4.   The tract designation according to real estate records

   5.   Present zoning and variances, if any, on this and adjacent parcels

   6.   North arrow

   7.   Scale

   8.   Date

   9.   Property lines, corners and distances

   10.   The area of the parcel

   11.   Benchmark(s) including datum

   12.   Spaces provided for the approval of the:

      a.   Fire Chief

      b.   City Engineer

      c.   Director of Public Service

      d.   Planning and Zoning Commission Chairperson

   13.   The approval signature of the Fire Chief, the City Engineer, the Director of Public Service and the Planning and Zoning Commission Chairperson must be on the final site plans prior to building permits being issued.

C.   Existing Features (drawn to scale)

   1.   Roadways

      a.   Right-of-way widths and names

      b.   Roadway widths

      c.   Roadway materials

      d.   Curbs and curb cuts

      e.   Sidewalks

      f.   Building setback lines

   2.   Utilities (sizes, locations and materials)

      a.   Water mains, water service lines, valves, closest fire hydrants, curb boxes, etc.

      b.   Sanitary sewers, sewer laterals, manholes, invert elevations, overflow elevations, pipe grades

      c.   Storm drains, manholes, catch basins, culverts, ditches, storm laterals, invert elevations, pipe grades

      d.   Electric, telephone and cable television lines, poles, manholes, service boxes, etc.

      e.   Gas lines and appurtenances

   3.   Buildings, fences and other improvements

   4.   Easements (location, width and purpose)

   5.   Swamps, areas subject to flooding, rock outcroppings, major trees (size and species) and other natural features

   6.   Nontypical subsurface conditions, such as existing wells (oil, gas or water), abandoned mines, septic tanks, old building foundations, storage tanks, cisterns, present or former landfill areas, buried swamps, etc., where known

   7.   Signs.

D.   Proposed Improvements

   1.   Zoning changes and/or variances

   2.   Vehicular circulation and storage

      a.   Ingress, egress and circulation plans, including dimensions of aisles, curb radii, etc.; signage if one-way traffic is contemplated

      b.   Number of parking spaces and dimensions of each space (use the proposed zoning standard)

      c.   Paving plan, including edge details

      d.   Striping plan

   3.   The pedestrian circulation plan, including sidewalk details

   4.   Utilities (sizes, locations and materials)

      a.   Water service lines, hydrants, valves, number of meters needed (minimum of one external shutoff valve per meter)

      b.   Sanitary lateral(s), invert elevations, pipe grades, manholes, exterior cleanouts, backflow preventers

      c.   Site drainage

         (1)   Existing and final contours

         (2)   Drainage calculations, including areas, rainfall intensity and runoff coefficients

         (3)   Storm drains, catch basins, culverts, footer drains, pipe grades, manholes, headwalls, aprons, riprap, detention basins

         (4)   Point(s) of discharge of runoff from the site. If different from existing condition onto private property, then written approval of the landowner is required.

      d.   Electric, telephone, cable television and gas service lines and appurtenances (only if they interfere with other site-work improvements)

   5.   Building

      a.   Overall dimensions and setbacks

      b.   Finished floor elevations

      c.   For multifamily: number of bedrooms and square footage of each unit

   6.   Fencing and gates

   7.   Lighting plan and details

   8.   Trash storage and disposal method

   9.   Project signs

   10.   Planting, landscaping and buffering plan and details

   11.   Snow storage areas.

(Ord. 1984-48. Passed 10-15-85; Ord. 1999-071. Passed 6-7-99.)

   Include the following information on the site plan:

   •   Stamp, signature and certification of registered surveyor or engineer

   •   Address, lot number, builder's name and phone number

   •   Drawing to a scale with north arrow (not more than 30 scale)

   •   Lot dimensions shown with all easements

   •   Set backs shown (side, front, rear)

   •   Utility laterals drawn as they are found in the field and show connections to the house accurately

   •   Label the drive, garage, porch and show 5 foot driveway flares at the curb

   •   City sidewalks shown

   •   Mainline utilities are not necessary to show unless there is a conflict with a structure such as a hydrant, catch basin or manhole

   •   Water boxes are not permitted to be in the driveway or sidewalk

   •   Show the following elevations in reference to the elevation at the top of curb where the apron meets:

      *   Finished floor

      *   Finished garage floor

      *   Top of curb (to be used as the bench mark)

   •   Flow arrows indicating proposed site drainage pattern

   •   Maximum driveway slope is 10% from back of sidewalk to garage

   •   Minimum sanitary lateral slope is 1-1/2%

   •   Water service depth minimum is 48 inches

   •   All driveway aprons to have minimum 5 foot flares

(Ord. 2006-132. Passed 10-2-06.)

   Today, Ravenna serves as the commercial center for a large surrounding area. Ravenna is also the employment center for much of Portage County's population. Additional population increase and the addition of further industrial and commercial construction will significantly increase the development problems in this area. It is essential to the well-being of the Ravenna area that such development shall take place in an orderly and coordinated manner so as to place no undue burden upon residents, developers, industries or commerce. It is the purpose of this Zoning Code to provide for the orderly development of the area; to assure the provision of adequate sites for industry, commerce and residence; to provide for free movement of vehicles upon the streets and highways of the area; to protect industry, commerce and residences against incompatible uses of land; and to assure the provision of adequate space for the parking of vehicles of customers using the commercial, retail and industrial areas. In addition to the above, it is recognized that it is the purpose of industry and commerce to provide the means for decent and respectable lives for the residents of a community. In the interest of public health, safety, morals and the general welfare, it is essential that all districts be considered equal since all districts perform an equally important function within the community, and that all districts be adequately protected in order to enable them to best perform their function within the community. It is also essential that all of the uses of land and buildings within the Ravenna area be so related as to provide for economy in government and so that they may mutually support each other in order that the fullest benefit may be derived from industrial, commercial and living areas. Finally, it is the goal of the City to eliminate and reduce spot zoning, wherever possible.

(Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01.)

   (a)   Amendments. Council may, from time to time, amend by ordinance the number, shape or area of districts established on the Zoning Map or the regulations set forth in this Zoning Code.

   (b)   Initiation of Zoning Code text amendments. Amendments to this Zoning Code text may be initiated in one of the following ways:

      (1)   By adoption of a motion by the Planning and Zoning Commission or the Board of Zoning Appeals;

      (2)   By submittal of a request to the Council by a member of Council;

      (3)   By submittal of a request to the Council by the Mayor of the City.

   (c)   Initiation of Zoning Map amendments. Amendments to the Zoning Map may be initiated in one of the following ways:

      (1)   By adoption of a motion by the Planning and Zoning Commission or the Board of Zoning Appeals;

      (2)   By submittal of a request to the Council by a member of Council;

      (3)   By submittal of a request to the Council by the Mayor of the City;

      (4)   By application with the consent of the property owner of record.

   (d)   Procedure for making an application by a property owner. Any application for amendment to this Zoning Code for a change in the map that is made by a property owner shall be submitted in accordance with the following procedure:

      (1)   The application shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Planning and Zoning Commission who shall schedule meetings, send notices, and insure the proper processing of the application as provided in this Zoning Code.

      (2)   All required data must be provided at least ten days prior to the regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission.

   (e)   Required data.

      (1)   Completion of any application forms supplied by the Secretary of the Planning and Zoning Commission.

      (2)   A map of the proposed zoning change including a vicinity map of the areas within 1,000 feet of any part of the property proposed for change. In addition an existing use site map shall be provided that is drawn to a reasonable scale and shows the location of all abutting streets, topographic features, existing utilities, property boundaries, and the location and use of adjacent structures.

      (3)   A list of the names and addresses of the owners of property contiguous to and all property across the street from the property proposed for rezoning. The petitioner shall use the names and addresses available at the Portage County Tax Map Office and the Portage County Auditor’s current tax list on the day of the filing. It shall be the applicant’s responsibility to obtain and submit accurate information.

      (4)   An application fee as required in Section 1278.23 of this Zoning Code.

      (5)   A statement and supporting evidence that the present zoning is unreasonable and that the proposed zoning is the highest and best use of the property consistent with the surrounding neighborhood and land use patterns.

      (6)   The above map, application and supporting material shall be submitted in sufficient number as established by the Secretary of the Planning and Zoning Commission.

      (7)   If the Commission or Council finds it necessary to maintain a strict record of the public hearing procedures or it deems it necessary to cause special studies to be made, the applicant shall bear all direct and related costs.

      (8)   The owner shall authorize the City to place a temporary sign on the property that states that an amendment has been requested for the property.

   (f)   Planning and Zoning Commission action. Any application shall be submitted in writing by the Secretary of the Planning and Zoning Commission to the Commission for a recommendation to the City Council of approval or disapproval. The Commission shall be given a reasonable period of time, not less than thirty days, and not more than sixty days for consideration and report to Council.

   (g)   Council action. Upon receipt of a recommendation from the Commission, Council shall consider the proposed change together with all supporting documentation. Council shall set a date for a public hearing on said proposal. At least thirty days notice of the time and place of any amendment hearing by Council shall be given, including a statement that opportunity will be afforded to any person desiring to be heard. This notice shall take at least the following form:

      (1)   At least thirty days notice in a newspaper of general circulation of such amendment and the time and place of the hearing thereon, shall be given, including that an opportunity will be afforded to any person desiring to be heard.

      (2)   Notification by first class mail at least ten days prior to the date of the public hearing by the Clerk of Council to all contiguous property owners and land across the street consistent with the names provided by the petitioner. It is the responsibility of the petitioner, not the Clerk of Council to ensure the accuracy of names and addresses.

      (3)   A sign of sufficient size shall be posted on the site by the City to provide reasonable notification of the zoning change. This sign shall be posted at least ten days prior to the public hearing of the zoning change.

   Council may continue the public hearing if Council deems that additional information or study is required. In such a case, the continuation of the hearing, including place, time and date shall be announced to the public at the public hearing at which the continuation is determined necessary and no further notices shall be required.

   During the thirty days prior to the public hearing, the text of the proposed amendment, together with maps, reports, copy of the Commission recommendation and all other material related to the request shall be on file for public examination in the office of the Clerk of the City Council.

   (h)   Standards for review. In reviewing a request for a map change the Commission and the Council shall use the following standards:

      (1)   Will the proposal have an adverse impact on existing uses in the general vicinity?

      (2)   Is the proposal consistent with neighboring land use patterns and in harmony with existing and future land uses?

      (3)   Will the proposal have an adverse impact on traffic considerably beyond the traffic that would be generated by the development of the property if developed under existing zoning? The reports of traffic engineers and/or the City Engineer shall be utilized in this determination.

      (4)   Will the proposal have an adverse impact on drainage considerably beyond the storm water run off that would be generated by the development of the property if developed under existing zoning? The reports of engineers and/or the City Engineer shall be utilized in this determination.

      (5)   Are there adequate utilities available to the site to service the proposed rezoning? The report of the City Engineer shall be utilized in this determination.

      (6)   Is there an error in the map that the proposal will correct or is there a change that has occurred, since the map was adopted, that requires a change in the map from the existing zoning to the land use proposed?

      (7)   Will the proposal contribute to spot zoning?

      (8)   Will the proposal result in a better land use?

      (9)   Were the procedural requirements of this Zoning Code followed by the petitioner?

   (i)   Council action. Within sixty days of the conclusion of the public hearing Council shall take action on the request. If Council action is in accordance with the recommendation of the Commission, a majority vote of Council is necessary. If Council alters, departs, or differs from the recommendation of the Commission such action by Council shall require a vote of three-fourths of the Council. If Council neither affirms the Commission vote nor has adequate votes to alter or depart from the Commission vote, the proposal shall remain on the Council agenda for future action.

   (j)   Reapplication. No reapplication for a zoning map amendment that has been denied in whole or in part by Council shall be resubmitted for a twelve month period from the date of denial unless Council determines that there is newly discovered evidence or proof of changed conditions which would be sufficient to justify reconsideration by the Council. All reapplications shall be considered new applications and require the submittal of evidence, fees, supporting materials and processing of an original application.

(Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01.)

   If any provision of this Zoning Code is found to be inconsistent with any other provision, the more restrictive or greater requirement shall be deemed in each case to be applicable.

(Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01.)

   If any provision of this Zoning Code, or the application thereof to any zoning lot, building or other structure or tract of land, is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or ineffective in whole or in part, or to be inapplicable to any person or situation, the effect of such decision shall be limited to the provision which is expressly stated in the decision to be invalid or ineffective, or to the zoning lot, building or other structure or tract of land immediately involved in the controversy. All other provisions of this Zoning Code shall continue to be separate and fully effective, and the application of any such provision to other persons or situations shall not be affected.

(Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01.)

   For the purpose of this Zoning Code, certain terms are hereby defined. Words used in the present tense shall include the future; the singular number shall include the plural and the plural the singular; the word shall is mandatory and not directory; the word used shall include the words arranged, designed, constructed, altered, converted or intended to be used; and person means, in addition to any individual, a firm, corporation, association or any legal entity which may own or use land or buildings. Any word or term not specifically defined herein shall be construed according to its definition in the Unabridged Oxford Dictionary of the English Language. In addition:

   (1)   Accessory building or accessory use means a subordinate building or use customarily incidental to and located upon the same lot occupied by the main building and use. A tool shed, garage, carport and similar permanent and semi- permanent structure shall be considered as an accessory use. No building or structure used for human occupancy shall be considered an accessory use.

   (2)   Addition means an enlargement in the height, area or volume of a building or its attachments such as porches, decks, et cetera.

   (3)   Adult bookstore means an establishment that derives twenty-five percent or more of its gross income from the sale and rental of, or utilizes twenty-five percent or more of its retail selling area for the display of, books, magazines, other periodicals, films, tapes or cassettes, which materials have as their major or dominant theme matter depicting, describing or relating to specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas as defined hereafter.

   (4)   “Adult entertainment” means a cabaret, nightclub, bar, restaurant, juice bar, club, organization, or other establishment which regularly features person (s) who appear in a state of nudity, or live performances which are characterized by the exposure of specified anatomical areas or specified sexual activities. Specified anatomical areas means less than completely and opaquely covered human genitals, pubic region, buttock, female breast with less than full opaque covering of any part of the nipple, or human genitals in a discernible turgid state, even if completely and opaquely covered. Specified sexual activities means: human genitals in a state of sexual stimulation or arousal; acts of simulation of acts of human masturbation, sexual intercourse, sodomy, bondage, sadomasochism or bestiality; or fondling or other erotic touching of human genitals, pubic regions, buttock or female breast.

   (5)   Adult motion picture theater means an enclosed motion picture theater or motion picture drive-in theater which derives twenty-five percent or more of its gross income from the showing of, or utilizes twenty-five percent or more of its total viewing time for the presentation of, materials for observation by its patrons which have as their major or dominant theme matter depicting, describing or relating to specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas as defined hereafter.

   (6)   Agriculture means the use of land for agricultural purposes, including farming, dairying, pasturage, apiculture, horticulture, husbandry and the necessary accessory uses for packing, treating or storing produce, provided that the operation of such accessory use shall be secondary to that of the normal agricultural activities, and provided, further, that the above uses shall not include the commercial feeding of garbage or offal to swine or other animals.

   (7)   Alley, way or lane means any public space or thoroughfare which has been dedicated as a secondary means of servicing abutting property. It is not intended for major traffic use.

   (8)   Alteration means, as applied to a building or structure, a change or rearrangement in the structural part, provided that neither the height, volume or area of the building or structure is changed, or in the exit facilities, or enlargement, whether by extending on a side or by increasing in height, or the moving from one location or position to another.

   (9)   Apartment. See Dwelling and Dwelling, multifamily.

   (10)   “Automotive repair garage” means an establishment engaged in the general repair or service of engines, transmissions, automotive glass, exhaust systems, painting, and other similar activities related to the maintenance and upkeep of automobiles.

   (11)   Basement means a story which is more than two feet below the average grade outside of the building.

   (12)   “Bed and breakfast” means an owner-occupied dwelling including overnight accommodations for transient paying guests; meals may be offered to overnight guests only.

   (13)   Billboard means a sign which promotes or advertises a product, service or message which is not related to the principal object or use of the property upon which it is located, or a sign which is offered for rental for such purposes.

   (14)   Boarding house, rooming house, lodging house or tourist home means a building or structure, other than a motel or hotel, where, for compensation, meals or lodging, or lodging and meals, are provided for at least three but not more than ten persons.

   (15)   Building means any structure having a roof supported by columns or by walls and intended for the shelter, housing or enclosure of persons, animals or chattels.

   (16)   Building height means the distance from the average finished grade to the highest point of the building.

   (17)   Building line means the line defining the minimum front, side and rear yard requirements outside of which no building or structure may be located, except as otherwise provided herein.

   (18)   Building, principal means the building housing the principal activity performed on any lot.

   (19)   Carport means a covered automobile parking space not completely enclosed by walls or doors.

   (20)   Centralized sewer system means a system in which individual lots are connected to a common wastewater collection system, whether publicly or privately owned or operated.

   (21)   Centralized water system means a system in which individual lots are connected to a common water distribution system, whether publicly or privately owned or operated.

   (22)   Clinic means any building or other structure devoted to the diagnosis, treatment and care of human outpatients.

   (23)   “Club” means an association of people the primary purpose of which is the advancement of its members and of the community in educational, cultural, recreational or civic pursuits and activities. Clubs commonly include lodges and fraternal organizations.

   (24)   “Cluster development” means a development design technique that concentrates buildings in specific areas on a site to allow the remaining land to be used for recreation, common open space, and preservation of environmentally sensitive areas.

   (25)   “Co-location” means the use of a wireless telecommunication facility by more than one wireless telecommunications provider.

   (26)   “Commerce” means an activity involved in the buying, selling, and/or trading of goods and/or services for profit or nonprofit purposes.

   (27)   ”Community” means the City of Ravenna.

   (28)   Cul-de-sac means a local street having one end open to vehicular traffic and the other end terminated by a circular vehicular turnaround.

   (29)   “Day care facility” means any building, or portion where adult day care services or child day care services for the care, supervision and protection of individuals are provided on a daily basis, including any on-site outdoor play area. such facilities are designed for use during the day hours and shall not include facilities for overnight accommodations.

   (30)   “Dish” means that part of a television satellite signal-receiving antenna characteristically shaped like a saucer or dish.

   (31)   Drive-in establishment means any building or structure in the nature of a commercial or retail use which provides or offers services or products to customers by direct delivery of the service or product to a customer occupying a natural or mechanical conveyance.

   (32)   Duplex means a building designed for or occupied by, and used exclusively for two families living independently of each other.

   (33)   Dwelling means any building, or portion thereof, which is designed or used primarily for residence purposes, including one-family, two-family and multifamily, but not including hotels, motels, boarding homes, lodging houses, shelters, family care facilities, hospice care or tourist dwellings. However, for purposes of this Zoning Code, a mobile home shall not be included within the meaning of the term dwelling and shall be prohibited from being used for such purpose.

   (34)   Dwelling, multifamily means a dwelling designed for or occupied by three or more families living independently of each other.

   (35)   Dwelling, single-family means a dwelling designed for or used exclusively for residence purposes by one family, except that, for the purposes of this Zoning Code, a mobile home shall not be included within the meaning of the term single-family dwelling.

   (36)   “Dwelling, single-family attached” means a single-family dwelling unit of either one or two-story construction having common or adjoining walls with other such units, located in a structure which has at least three such units and designed so that every dwelling unit has a private entrance to the outdoors at ground level.

      (Ord. 2001-081. Passd 8-6-01.)

   (36a)   “Dwelling, Cluster Single-Family” means a building designed and used exclusively for occupancy by one family, separated from other dwelling units, which is grouped with other dwellings on a site and which is not located on its own subdivided lot. (Ord. 2016-135. Passed 1-17-17.)

   (37)   Dwelling, two-family means a building designed and used exclusively by two families living independently of each other.

   (38)   Dwelling unit means one or more rooms providing complete living facilities for one family, including equipment for cooking or provisions for the same, and including a room or rooms for living, sleeping and eating, except that for purposes of this Zoning Code, a mobile home shall not be used as a dwelling unit.

   (39)   “Electronic game rooms” means an establishment that provides electronic machines that are designed for the purpose of amusement, recreation, sport, pastime, or contest.

   (40)   Essential service means the erection, construction, alteration or maintenance, by public utilities or Municipal departments or commissions, of underground or overhead gas, electrical, steam or water transmission or distribution systems or collection, communications, supply or disposal systems, including poles, wires, mains, drains, sewers, pipes, conduit, cables, fire alarm boxes, police call boxes, traffic signals, hydrants and other similar equipment and accessories in connection therewith, but not including buildings reasonably necessary for the furnishing of adequate service by such public utilities or Municipal departments or commissions, or for the public health, safety or general welfare.

   (41)   Family means:

      A.   One or more persons related by blood, adoption or marriage, living together as a single housekeeping unit, exclusive of household servants;

      B.   A number of persons, but not exceeding two living together as a single housekeeping unit though not related by blood, adoption or marriage.

   (42)   “Family foster home” means a private residence in which children are received apart from their parents, guardian, or legal custodian by an individual for hire, gain, or reward for nonsecure care, supervision, or training twenty-four hours a day. Family foster care does not include babysitting care provided for a child in the home of a person other than the home of the parents, guardian, or legal custodian of the child. Family foster homes are permitted in all zoning districts in which residential uses are permitted.

   (43)   ”Family care home” means a residential care facility, licensed by the State of Ohio, that provides room and board, and personal care and supervision for at least two but not more than eight, aged, mentally challenged or developmentally disabled persons who are able to be integrated into a family type setting.

   (44)   Floor area means the sum of the gross horizontal areas of the several floors of a building, measured from the exterior faces of exterior walls or from the center line of common walls separating two buildings. Floor area, for the purpose of these regulations, shall exclude basement, garage, elevator and stair bulkheads, attic space, terraces, breezeways, open porches and uncovered steps, but may include utility areas when they are part of the main floor.

   (45)   Frontage means the length of a property line shared in common by a lot and the public right of way which provides the principal access to the lot.

   (47)   “Games of chance” means games, contests, sport, or other similar activities in which one gambles by risking money or other valuables with the chance or speculation of improving one’s financial situation.

   (48)   Garage, private means a building or part thereof accessory to a main building and providing for the storage of automobiles, in which no occupation or business for profit is carried on, other than that permitted under the conditional zoning certificate as a home occupation, and which does not reduce the storage of that number of vehicles for which such garage was designed.

   (49)   Garage, public or storage garage means a building or part thereof, other than a private garage for the storage of motor vehicles, in which service station activities may be carried on.

   (50)   Gasoline service station means a place where gasoline, kerosene or any other motor fuel or lubrication oil or grease for operating motor vehicles is offered for sale to the public and deliveries are made directly into motor vehicles.

   (51)   Home occupation means any business conducted entirely within a dwelling and carried on by the inhabitants thereof, which is clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling for dwelling purposes and does not change the character thereof. A home occupation shall be carried on solely within the main dwelling or an accessory dwelling approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

   (52)   “Hospice care” means a facility operated by a hospice care program licensed under Ohio R.C. 3712.04 that is used exclusively for care of hospice patients.

   (53)   Hotel or motel means a building in which lodging is provided and offered to the public for compensation and which is open to transient guests, as distinguished from a boarding, lodging or rooming house or tourist hotel.

   (54)   Industrial park means a tract of land subdivided and developed according to a comprehensive plan for the use of a community of industries.

   (55)   “Industry” means an activity involved in the assembling, manufacturing, warehousing, processing, compounding, or utilizing other techniques for the purpose of producing a product or providing a service for profit or nonprofit purposes. Industries frequently include ancillary services such as loading docks and outside storage that are an integral part of the activity.

   (56)   “Land use infraction” means a violation of any zoning code provisions that regulate parking on private property, a motor vehicle service or repair business in residential districts, or signage and other graphic displays, and any other regulations dealing with the display of house numbers on buildings.

   (57)   “Lattice tower” means a support structure for a wireless communication tower constructed of vertical metal struts and cross braces forming a triangular or square structure which often tapers from the foundation to the top.

   (58)   Loading space means an off-street space or berth on the same lot with a building, or contiguous to a group of buildings, for the temporary parking of a commercial vehicle while loading or unloading merchandise or materials, and which abuts upon a street, alley or other appropriate means of access.

   (59)   Lot means a parcel of land occupied or capable of being occupied by one or more buildings and the accessory buildings or uses customarily incidental to it, including such open spaces as are required by this Zoning Code.

   (60)   Lot area means the computed area contained within the lot lines. The area of the lot lying within the established street right of way shall not be included as part of the lot area for the purpose of this Zoning Code.

   (61)   Lot, corner means a lot at the junction of and abutting upon two intersecting streets.

   (62)   Lot coverage means the portion of the lot area that is covered by any buildings or structures.

   (63)   Lot, double frontage means a lot having a frontage on two streets as distinguished from a corner lot.

   (64)   Lot line, front means the line separating a lot from the street on which the lot fronts.

   (65)   Lot line, rear means the lot line opposite and most distant from the front lot line.

   (66)   Lot line, side means any lot line other than a front or rear lot line. A side lot line separating a lot from a street is called a side street lot line; a side lot line separating a lot from another lot or lots is called an interior lot line.

   (67)   Lot of record means a lot which is part of a subdivision, the plot of which has been recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Portage County, or a lot described by metes and bounds, the deed to which has been recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds of Portage County.

   (68)   Lot, width of means the width measured along the minimum setback line.

   (69)   Minimum living floor area means areas such as the living room, bedroom, bathroom, dining room, rooms for cooking, den, library and family rooms, but shall not include areas such as porches, breezeways, terraces, recreation rooms, utility rooms, garages and basements.

   (70)   Mobile unit means a structure of vehicular, portable design, built on a chassis and designed to be moved from one site to another, and to be used with or without a permanent foundation.

   (71)   “Monopole” means a support structure for a wireless communication tower constructed of a single, self-supporting hollow metal tube securely anchored to a foundation.

      (Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01.)

   (71.1) “New subdivision” means a subdivision that is still under the same regulations in which it was originally approved.

      (Ord. 2008-075. Passed 8-4-08.)

   (72)   Nonconforming use means a building, structure or use of land existing at the time of the enactment of this Zoning Code, and which does not conform to the use regulation of the district in which it is located.

   (73)   “Nursing home” means a home used for the reception and care of individuals who by reason of illness or physical or mental impairment require skilled nursing home care and of individuals who require personal care services but not skilled nursing home care. A nursing home is licensed by the State of Ohio to provide personal care services and skilled nursing care.

   (74)   Open space means an area of land which is in its natural state or is developed only for the raising of agricultural crops or for public outdoor recreation.

   (75)   “Parabolic or dish-type satellite signal-receiving antenna” hereinafter referred to as “earth station” or “ground station” means one, or a combination of two or more of the following:

      A.   A signal-receiving device (antenna, dish antenna or parabolic or dish-type antenna), the purpose of which is to receive communication or other signals from satellites in earth orbit and other extraterrestrial sources.

      B.   A low-noise amplifier (LNA) which is situated at the focal point of the receiving component and the purpose of which is to magnify, store, transfer and/or transmit electronic or light signals.

      C.   A coaxial cable, the purpose of which is to carry or transmit such signals to a receiver.

   (76)   Parking means the temporary holding of a vehicle for a period longer than required to load or unload persons or goods.

   (77)   Planned unit development means a planned, integrated residential development where minimum lot size and dwelling type may be modified somewhat in the planning stage only to achieve particular design objectives and the economical provision of open space and utilities, while maintaining an overall density consistent with the purpose of the district in which the planned unit residential development is located, and complying with other pertinent requirements of this Zoning Code.

   (78)   Planning and Zoning Commission means the appointed Planning and Zoning Commission of the City.

   (79)   Public utility means any person, firm, corporation, governmental agency or board fully authorized to furnish and furnishing under Municipal regulation, to the public, electricity, gas, steam, telephone, telegraph, transportation, sewer or water or any other similar public utilities.

   (80)   “Receiver” means a television set or radio receiver.

   (81)   “Residence” means a dwelling in which an individual or individuals reside.

   (82)   Right of way means a parcel of land dedicated to the public for use as a street and the supplying of public utilities.

   (83)   “Satellite dish” means a device shaped like a saucer or dish that is part of a satellite signal-receiving antenna.

   (84)   Setback lines, minimum building means the lines parallel to the street right of way and side and rear property lines and at a distance therefrom equal to the required depth of the front, side and rear yards, and extending across the full width and/or depth of the lot. Where the established street right-of-way line, if any, cannot be ascertained, it shall be deemed to be thirty feet from the central line of the existing roadway. When a major thoroughfare or collector thoroughfare is designated on the Land Use and Thoroughfare Plan, the front setback line shall be measured from the proposed right of way.

   (85)   Sign means any device or surface, on which letters, illustrations, designs, figures or any other symbols are printed, painted, stamped, raised or in any other manner outlined and attached and used for public display, and shall include billboards, ground signs, wall signs, post signs, roof signs, illuminated signs, projecting signs, marquees, street clocks, awnings and canopies and all other like structures.

   (86)   ”Signs for residential purposes” means a sign for the purpose of renting or selling the dwelling unit, identifying the address of the dwelling unit, supporting or opposing a political issue or candidate, temporary signs such as garage sale or vegetable and fruit sales, or other uses associated with the occupancy of a family dwelling unit. No signs for commercial or industrial purposes or to advertise products and services is permitted except signs related to an approved conditional use approved by the Commission.

   (87)   Specified anatomical areas means less than completely and opaquely covered human genitals, pubic region, buttocks and female breasts below a point immediately above the top of the areola, and human male genitals in a discernibly turgid state, even if completely and opaquely covered.

   (88)   Specified sexual activities means human genitals in a state of sexual stimulation or arousal, acts of human masturbation, sexual intercourse or sodomy, and fondling or other erotic touching of human genitals, pubic region, buttocks or female breasts.

   (89)   Story means the vertical distance from the top surface of one floor to the top surface of the next floor above. The height of the topmost story is the distance from the top surface of the floor to the top surface of the ceiling joists.

   (90)   Street line means the dividing line between the street and the lot.

   (91)   Street, private means a thoroughfare which affords principal means of access to abutting property, but which has not been deeded to the public.

   (92)   Street, public means a public thoroughfare which has been dedicated or deeded to the public for public use and properly improved and accepted by Council and which affords the principal means of access to abutting property.

   (93)   Structure means anything constructed or erected which requires location on the ground, including billboards, but not including driveways, parking lots, signs, fences or walls used as fences.

   (94)   Structural alterations means any change in the supporting members of a building, such as bearing walls, columns, beams or girders, or any substantial changes in the roof and exterior walls.

   (95)   “Supermarket” means a building under 50,000 square feet that is principally devoted to the sale of food but may also include other activities such as pharmacy, video rental, alcohol sales, banking, dry cleaning et cetera that are undertaken within the building.

   (96)   Swimming pool means a body of water, whether located indoors or outdoors, used or intended to be used for public, semipublic or private swimming by adults or children, or both adults and children, whether or not any charge or fee is imposed upon adults or children, operated and maintained by any person as herein defined, whether he or she is an owner, lessee, operator, licensee or concessionaire, exclusive of a family pool as defined herein, and shall include all structures and appurtenances thereto.

   (97)   Swimming pool, family means a swimming pool used or intended to be used solely by the owner or lessee thereof and his or her family, and/or by friends invited to use it without payment of a fee. Such pools are permitted accessory uses in all residential zones. (See Section 1278.13)

   (98)   “Technology park” means a mix of compatible uses including, but not limited to: light manufacturing uses having minimal impact on the surrounding land uses and environment, research and development facilities, office uses, corporate training facilities and related uses in a campus style atmosphere of open spaces, landscaping, buffering, streetscaping, and common signage.

   (99)   “Telecommunication” means the technology which enables information to be exchanged through the transmission of voice, video, or data signals by means of electrical or electromagnetic systems.

   (100)   “Temporary shelter” means a building operated under the daily supervision of a public service agency or charitable institution, in which lodging is provided for not more than ten persons for a period of time not to exceed sixty calendar days. Further, occupancy shall not exceed the requirements of the Housing Code.

   (101)   Thoroughfare, collector means a street designed primarily to provide access between major arterial thoroughfares and local streets, customarily spaced approximately one-quarter mile apart from each other.

   (102)   Thoroughfare, local or local street means a street designed primarily to provide access to adjacent property and to discourage through traffic.

   (103)   Thoroughfare, major arterial means a street designed primarily to facilitate the movement of through traffic, with such streets generally spaced approximately one mile apart from each other.

   (104)   “Transitional use” means a permitted use or structure that by nature or level and scale of activity acts as a transition or buffer between two or more incompatible permitted uses.

   (105)   Usable floor area means that area used for service to the public and excludes areas used principally for nonpublic purposes, such as storage, incidental repair, processing, show windows, restrooms and dressing rooms.

   (106)   Usable open space means the required portion of a lot, excluding the required front yard area, which is unoccupied by principal or accessory buildings and is available to all occupants of the building for use for recreational and other leisure activities normally carried on outdoors, excluding parking.

   (107)   Use means the purpose for which a building or premises is or may occupied. In the classification of uses, a use may be a use as commonly understood or the name of any occupation, business, activity or operation carried on or intended to be carried on in a building or on premises, or the name of a building, place or thing which name indicates the use or intended use.

   (108)   Used car lot means any lot on which two or more motor vehicles, which have been previously titled in a name other than the manufacturer or dealer, in operating condition are offered for sale or displayed to the public.

   (109)   “Wireless telecommunications antenna” means the physical device through which electromagnetic, wireless telecommunications signals authorized by the Federal Communication Commission are transmitted or received.

   (110)   “Wireless telecommunications equipment shelter” means the structure in which the electronic receiving and relay equipment for a wireless telecommunications facility is housed.

   (111)   “Wireless telecommunications facility” means a facility consisting of the equipment and structures involved in receiving telecommunications or radio signals from a mobile radio communications source and transmitting those signals to a central switching computer which connects the mobile unit with the land-based telephone lines.

   (112)   “Wireless telecommunications tower” means a structure intended to support equipment used to transmit and/or receive telecommunications signals including monopoles, guyed and lattice construction steel structures.

   (113)   Yard means an open space on the same lot with a building, unoccupied and unobstructed by any portion of a structure from the ground upward except as otherwise provided herein.

   (114)   Yard, front means a yard extending across the full width of a lot and being the perpendicular distance between the road right-of-way line and the nearest portion of any building or structure existing or proposed for construction on such lot. Where the right-of-way line of a public or private road is not established, the right of way shall be assumed to be sixty feet, specifically, thirty feet on either side of the centerline of the traveled way. Where a major or collector thoroughfare is designed on the Land Use and Thoroughfare Plan, the front yard depth shall be measured from the proposed road right-of-way line.

   (115)   Yard, rear means a yard extending across the full width of a lot between the side lot lines and being the perpendicular distance between the rear lot line and the nearest portions of any building or structure existing or proposed to be constructed on such lot. On corner lots, the rear yard depth shall be considered as parallel to the road upon which the lot has its greatest dimension. On both corner lots and interior lots, the rear yard shall be in all cases at the opposite ends of the lot from the front yard.

   (116)   “Yard, side” means a yard between the nearest portion of any building or structure existing or proposed to be constructed on such lot and the side lines of the lot, and extending from the front yard to the rear yard.

   (117)   “Zero lot line” means the location of a building on a lot in such a manner that one or more of the building’s sides rests directly on a lot line.

   (118)   Zoning Code means Title Six of Part Twelve - the Planning and Zoning Code of these Codified Ordinances.

   (119)   “Zoning Map means the most recent version of the City of Ravenna Zoning Map” as maintained by the City Engineer.

      (Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01.)

   (120)   “Food service operation” means a place, location, site or separate area where food intended to be served in individual portions is prepared or served for a charge or required donation. As used in this subsection, “served” means a response made to order for one or more individual portions of food in a form that is edible without washing, cooking, or additional preparation and “prepared” means any action that affects a food other than receiving or maintaining it at the temperature at which it was received.

   (121)   “Night club” means a place operated for profit, where food is served for consumption on the premises and one or more forms of amusement are provided or permitted for a consideration that may be in the form of a cover charge or may be included in the price of food or beverages, or both, purchased by patrons.

   (122)   “Restaurant” means a place located in a permanent building provided with space and accommodations wherein, in consideration of the payment of money, hot meals are habitually prepared, sold and served at noon and evening, as the principal place of business of the place. “Restaurant” does not include pharmacies, confectionery stores, lunch stands, night clubs and filling stations.

   (123)   “Retail food establishment” means a premises or part of a premises where food is stored, processed, prepared, manufactured or otherwise held or handled for retail sale. Except when expressly provided otherwise, “retail food establishment” includes a mobile retail food establishment, seasonal retail food establishment and temporary retail food establishment.

   (124)   “Bar, tavern or saloon” means an area primarily devoted to the sale and serving of alcoholic beverages and in which the service of food is only incidental to the consumption of such beverages.

   (125)   “Convenience store” means a retail store with a floor area of less than 2,500 square feet that sells a limited line of groceries and household items, motor oil, lubricants and minor accessories but does not include automotive service stations, gasoline, kerosene or vehicle repair shops. Goods sold at these facilities are primarily prepackaged perishable items, not beverages and fountain-style beverages for self-service by the consumer.
(Ord. 2014-048. Passed 6-2-14.)

   (a)   Zoning Inspector. A Chief Building Official shall be employed as the zoning inspector to act as the administrative officer for the purpose of effecting proper administration of this Zoning Code. For the purpose of enforcing this Zoning Code, the Chief Building Official shall have the powers of a law enforcement officer.

   (b)   Deputy Zoning Inspector. The deputy zoning inspector shall have the same powers as the zoning inspector but shall be subject to the administrative control of the zoning inspector.

   (c)   Temporary Zoning Inspector. In the event of the absence of the zoning inspector and deputy zoning inspector from their official duties, the mayor may appoint an acting zoning inspector. Such acting zoning inspector shall have the same duties and powers as the zoning inspector. The mayor may terminate the employment of an acting zoning inspector at any time and in any event, the employment of the acting zoning inspector shall terminate immediately upon the return of the zoning inspector or the deputy zoning inspector to his duties.

   (d)   Responsibilities of the Zoning Inspector. The zoning inspector shall have the following responsibilities and powers:

      (1)   Enforce the provisions of this code and interpret the meaning and application of its provisions subject to appeal to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

      (2)   Receive, review and make determinations on applications for zoning permits as provided by this code.

      (3)   Issue zoning permits as provided by this code, and keep a record of same with notations of special conditions involved.

      (4)   Review and process applications pursuant to the provisions of this code.

      (5)   Make determinations as to whether violations of this code exist, determine the nature and extent thereof, and notify the owner in writing, specifying the exact nature of the violation and the manner in which it shall be corrected by the owner, pursuant to the procedures in this code.

      (6)   Conduct inspections of buildings and uses of land to determine compliance or non-compliance with this code.

      (7)   Maintain permanent and current records required by this code, including but not limited to zoning permits, inspection documents and records of all variances, amendments and conditional uses. These records shall be made available for the use of the City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals and to the public.

      (8)   Revoke a zoning permit or approval issued contrary to this code based on false statements or misrepresentation in the application.

      (9)   Issue tickets and instigate other legal actions for land use infractions pursuant to Ohio R.C. 765.01.

      (10)   Maintain a record of non-conforming uses.

         (Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01.)

   (a)   Permit required. Before constructing, changing the use of or altering any building, including accessory buildings, or changing the use of any premises, application shall be made to the Chief Building Official for a zoning permit. In addition a zoning permit is required for all structures that require a setback or yard compliance, including but not limited to accessory buildings, parking lots, sheds, and other structures as defined under the terms of this code. Applications shall be of the form prescribed by the Official. Within ten days after the receipt of an application, the Official shall issue a zoning permit if the application complies with the requirements of this Zoning Code and applicable regulations and if the application is accompanied by the proper fee as set forth in subsection (b) hereof. The zoning permit shall become void at the expiration of one year after the date of issuance, unless construction is started. If no construction is started or no use is changed within one year of the date of the permit, a new permit is required upon proper application.

   If an application is for a conditional zoning certificate, the application procedure set forth in Section 1274.02 will be followed in lieu of the above provisions.

   (b)   Permit Fees. Fees for zoning permits required by subsection (a) are as provided in Section 1278.23 of this Zoning Code.

(Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01.)

   (a)   Violations as a nuisance. Any building erected, altered, moved, razed or converted, or any use of land or premises carried on, in violation of any provision of this Zoning Code, is hereby declared to be a nuisance per se. Any building or land use activities considered possible violations of the provisions of this Zoning Code which are observed by any resident shall be reported to the Chief Building Official.

   (b)   Inspections. The Chief Building Official shall inspect each alleged violation and shall, in writing, order correction of all conditions which are found to be in violation of this Zoning Code.

   (c)   Correction period. All violations shall be corrected within a period of fifteen days after the written order is issued or for a longer period of time as indicated by the Chief Building Official in the written order. Any violations not corrected within the specified period of time shall be reported to the Law Director, who shall initiate prosecution procedures within thirty days after receipt of the Official's report.

(Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01.)

   The violation of any code provisions related to parking on private property, a motor vehicle service or repair business in residential districts, or signage and other graphic displays dealing with the display of house numbers on buildings is termed a land use infraction and the following provisions shall apply.

   (a)   The zoning inspector acting in his capacity as an enforcement officer may issue a ticket for a land use infraction. Such ticket shall include as a minimum the land use infraction charged, the date, time and place of the infraction. The ticket shall be signed by the zoning inspector and affirm the facts it contains. The ticket shall consist of two parts. The first part shall be notice of the land use infraction charged, and shall provide a time period within which the infraction must be corrected or a summons and complaint will be served. (If the infraction is the second or more infraction of a similar nature issued to the individual, the time period for correction shall be reduced.) The first part of the ticket shall also state that if the person corrects the infraction within the required time period, the ticket shall be voided. The second part of the ticket shall be the summons and complaint. The second part of the ticket shall contain provisions that advise the person upon whom it is served that the person must answer in relation to the infraction charged in the ticket and that certain civil penalties may result from a failure to timely answer, indicate that the person will be afforded a hearing if the person denies in the answer that the person committed the infraction, specify the entity to which, the time within which and the allowable manners in which the answer must be made, indicate the penalties that may result from failure to timely answer and the fine that arises from the land use infraction, warn that failure to timely answer or to appear at a requested hearing will be considered an admission of the land use infraction, and warn that a default civil judgment potentially may be entered against the person.

   (b)   If the offender is present, the zoning inspector shall also record on the ticket the name of the offender in a space provided on the ticket for identification of the offender, and then shall serve the first part of the ticket in accordance with the service requirements of the rules of civil procedure. If the infraction is not corrected within the time period specified on the first part of the ticket, the zoning inspector shall serve the second part of the ticket in accordance with the service requirements of the rules of civil procedure.

   (c)   The original of a ticket issued under this section or any true copy of it shall be considered a record kept in the ordinary course of business and shall be prima-facie evidence of the facts it contains.

   (d)   No person upon whom a ticket charging a land use infraction is served shall be arrested as a result of the commission of the land use infraction.

   (e)   A fine of one hundred dollars ($100.00) shall be levied for each offense. An offense shall be deemed committed each day during which a land use infraction occurs and continues, commencing with the first day after the expiration of the time period granted for compliance after the issuance date of a first offense ticket and commencing with the issuance date of a second or more offense ticket.

      (Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01.)

   Site plans shall be in conformity with the checklist as shown in Appendices B and C following the text of this Zoning Code.

(Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01; Ord. 2006-132. Passed 10-2-06.)

   A site plan review fee will be charged accordingly:

   (a)   $100.00 for a residential and two family home site plan;

   (b)   One percent (1%) of the engineer or architect’s cost estimate of site improvements for multi-family, industrial and commercial properties with a minimum review fee of $100.00.

      (Ord. 2006-133. Passed 10-2-06.)

   Whoever violates or fails to comply with any provision of this Zoning Code for which no penalty is otherwise provided is guilty of a minor misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each offense. A separate offense shall be deemed committed each day during or on which a violation or noncompliance occurs or continues.

(Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01.)

   There is hereby established in and for the City a Board of Zoning Appeals, which shall have the powers and duties prescribed by law and by this Zoning Code.

(Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01.)

   The Board of Zoning Appeals shall consist of seven members, appointed by the Mayor, at least one of whom shall be an attorney-at-law licensed by the state to engage in the practice of law. None of the members so appointed shall be appointed resident members of the Planning and Zoning Cmmnission, and the members so appointed shall be residents of the City. The members so appointed shall serve for tenns of six years, except that the terms of the members shall be staggered so that three members' terms expire every three years. The members shall be compensated per meeting in an amount as approved by Council. At the first Board meeting in January, the members of the Board shall elect a Chairperson from the membership to serve an annual term. The Chairperson and a Recording Secretary shall follow and obey the rules for the conduct of their affairs as are contained in this Zoning Code.

   Five members of the Board shall constitute a quorum at all of its meetings, and a concurring vote of four members shall be necessary to effect an action.

(Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01.)

   The Board shall meet at the call of its Chairperson and at such other times as it may determine, except that in any event the Board shall meet at least one time every January. All meetings of the Board shall be open to the public.

(Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01.)

   The Chairperson, or any member in the absence of the Chairperson, may administer oaths and compel by issuance of subpoena the attendance of witnesses in all matters coming within the purview of the Board and may take testimony of any and all persons appearing before it.

(Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01.)

   The Board shall keep minutes of all of its proceedings, showing the vote of each member upon each question, or, if a member is absent or fails to vote, indicating such fact. The Board shall keep records of its official actions which shall be filed in the office of the Mayor within ten days of such actions, and the same shall be a public record.

(Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01.)

   The Board may request in writing an advisory opinion from the Planning and Zoning Commission on any question. The Commission shall submit a written report to the Board of such advisory opinion within forty-five days of its receipt of such request.

(Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01.)

   (a)   The Board shall hear and determine all appeals from any decision or action of the Chief Building Official in the administration and enforcement of this Zoning Code. The Board shall hear and determine all appeals from the refusal of the Chief Building Official or the Planning and Zoning Commission to issue zoning certificates or conditional use certificates. The Board shall hear and determine all appeals from the Planning and Zoning Commission taken pursuant to Section 1220.07. The Board may decide appeals by reversing or affirming, wholly or in part, or by modifying, such decision, action or refusal.

   (b)   The Board may, under the proper circumstances, permit variations from the district regulations established by this Zoning Code in such instances as are not specifically prohibited from exception and variation in this Zoning Code. However, such variations shall not involve changing the use of a parcel of land. Permitted variations include lot area, lot size, lot dimensions, lot width, structure height, yard setback requirements and other lot related variations that impair the logical development of a lot under the existing zoning requirements. These variations shall be obtained only by a showing to the Board of the following:

      (1)   That the effect of this Zoning Code imposes an extreme hardship or practical difficulty to the proponent requesting the variance;

      (2)   That the spirit of this Zoning Code shall be observed;

      (3)   That substantial justice shall be done;

      (4)   That the granting of such variance shall not be contrary to public interest;

      (5)   That the property will not yield a reasonable return without the variance;

      (6)   That the property owner’s predicament can not be feasibly obviated without the variance;

      (7)   That the essential character of the neighborhood will not be substantially altered nor will adjoining properties suffer a substantial detriment as a result of the variance; and

      (8)   That the variance will not adversely affect the delivery of government services.

   (c)   In granting a variance, the Board may attach thereto such conditions relating to the location of the proposed structure or use or to the duration of the variance as it may deem necessary in order to further the purposes of this Zoning Code. The Board may require such evidence and guarantee or bond as it may deem necessary to insure that all such conditions so attached are being and will be complied with.

   (d)   The Board shall have the authority to authorize, through the granting of a variance, a change in this Zoning Code, except as specifically prohibited in this Zoning Code pertaining to particular zoning classifications. The Board shall not have the authority to authorize, through the granting of a variance, a change in the use of any parcel of land. The Board is not empowered to change the zoning classification for any zone district.

   (e)   In carrying into effect its powers to grant a variance, the Board shall be guided by the following criteria:

      (1)   In general, the power to authorize a variance from the terms of this Zoning Code shall be sparingly exercised and only under peculiar and exceptional circumstances.

      (2)   Any variance granted shall be the minimum needed to alleviate the difficulty or hardship involved.

      (3)   A limitation upon financial gain from the land in use shall not in and of itself constitute a hardship.

      (4)   Any difficulty or hardship constituting the basis for a variance shall not be self- created.

      (5)   Mere evidence that a variance was previously granted under similar circumstances shall not be considered sufficient grounds for granting a variance.

   (f)   The Board, upon granting a variance, shall be bound to make specific findings, based upon the evidence adduced as follows:

      (1)   That the strict application of this Zoning Code, where such variance is not specifically prohibited by this Zoning Code, would result in extreme hardship to the proponent;

      (2)   That exceptional and extraordinary circumstances or conditions applying to the property involved are in existence which do not apply generally to other properties or uses in the same zoning district; and

      (3)   That the granting of such variance will not be of substantial detriment to the public interest or to adjacent property or improvements in such district as the variance is sought, and will not materially impair the purpose and intent of this Zoning Code.

   (g)   The Board, if confronted with a request for a variance or exception of which it lacks authority to act upon, shall refer such request or application to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review and recommendation to Council.

(Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01.)

   The Board shall, upon application filed as hereinafter provided, have the power to hear and decide any question involving the interpretation of any provision of this Zoning Code, including a determination of the exact location of any district boundary if there is uncertainty with respect thereto. Upon receipt of such application and prior to a decision by the Board, the Board shall, by written request, refer such application to the Planning and Zoning Commission, which Commission shall analyze such application and issue a report on it to the Board within forty-five days of receipt. In considering an interpretation of the Zoning Map, the Board and the Commission, in the preparation of its report, shall give due regard to the nature and conditions of all adjacent uses and structures as well as the public interest.

(Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01.)

   (a)   All applications shall be completed by the applicant on the forms prescribed by the Board. All such forms shall be complete at the time of filing. In the event an application is submitted which is incomplete or which is not accompanied by supporting documents as required on the application form, it may be returned to the applicant for refiling. An application shall require the submission of the names of adjacent property owners, including property owners located directly across the street. This submission shall include the property owners' names and addresses. The names and addresses as available at the County Tax Map Office and the County Auditor's office on the day of filing shall be used. It shall be the applicant's responsibility to obtain and submit accurate information.

   (b)   Applications for appeals shall be in writing and on the forms prescribed therefor and shall be accompanied by an application fee as provided in Section 1278.23 of this Zoning Code. Applications for appeals shall be filed with the Chairperson of the Board or, in his or her absence, a member of the Board, within ten days of the alleged adverse decision, action or refusal, except as to appeals from the Planning and Zoning Commission as set forth in Section 1220.07, whereby the procedure set forth in such section shall apply. All applications for appeals shall refer to the specific decision, action or refusal involved and shall exactly set forth the grounds for the appeal.

(Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01.)

   Applications for variances and exceptions shall be in writing and on the forms prescribed therefor and shall be accompanied by a fee as provided in Section 1278.23 of this Zoning Code. All applications for variances and exceptions shall be filed with the Chief Building Official and shall refer to the specific provision of this Zoning Code or the Building and Housing Code which is involved, the details of the variance or exception sought and the grounds on which it is claimed that the variance or exception should be granted. Applications for interpretations of provisions of this Zoning Code may be filed with the Recording Secretary or the Chairperson of the Board of Zoning Appeals, on the forms prescribed by the Board, at no application fee cost.

(Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01.)

   (a)   When an application for appeal, as authorized herein, or an application for a variance or exception, has been filed in proper form with the proper authority, the Board Chairperson or his or her agent shall immediately place the application upon the calendar for hearing and shall cause notices stating the time, place and object of the hearing to be served personally or by United States mail at least ten days prior to the meeting to the following:

      (1)   The party or proponent filing the application;

      (2)   Owners of all real property located within any part of the property to which such appeal or application relates;

      (3)   Owners of all real property located contiguous to any part of the property to which such appeal or application relates; and

      (4)   Owners of all real property located directly across the street from any part of the property to which such appeal or application relates.

   (b)   The Board, at its discretion, may send out further notices to publicize such hearing. Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission shall also be notified in writing. Such hearings shall be advertised by one publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the City, at least ten days before the date of such hearing. The Board may recess such hearings from time to time, and, if the time and place of the continued hearing is publicly announced at the time of adjournment, no further notice shall be required.

(Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01.)

   (a)   Every decision of the Board shall be by resolution or order, each of which shall contain a full record of the findings of the Board by case number under one or another of the following headings: appeal, variance, exception or interpretation, together with all documents pertaining thereto.

   (b)   The Board shall decide all appeals and rule on all applications for variances or interpretations within ninety days of the date of the initial hearing, except as such time may be extended by mutual consent.

   (c)   A copy of the Board's written resolution or order, signed by the members of the Board voting in the majority thereon, shall be sent to the applicant not more than ten days after the decision was made. Copies shall be sent to the Chief Building Official, Council, the City Engineer and the Planning and Zoning Commission. Such decisions shall be binding upon all City employees, officers, boards and commissions and shall be incorporated in any permit or certificate subsequently issued to the applicant pursuant to such decision. Appeals of decisions of the Board shall be made to the appropriate court of jurisdiction.

   (d)   If the applicant for a variance does not obtain a building permit for the use within twelve months of the date of the granting of the variance by the Zoning Board then the variance shall be void.

(Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01.)

   For the purpose of promoting the public health, safety, morals and convenience and the general welfare of the community, the City is hereby divided into districts, as enumerated in Section 1266.02, each being of such number, shape, kind and area and of such common unity of purpose and adaptability of use as are deemed most suitable to carry out the purposes of this Zoning Code.

(Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01.)

   Following are the zoning districts of the City established in Section 1266.01:

 

 

(Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01.)

   The districts and their boundary lines are indicated upon a map entitled City of Ravenna Zoning Map as maintained by the City Engineer, which Map is hereby made a part of this Zoning Code. The Zoning Map, together with notations, references and other matters shown thereon, is hereby declared to be a part of this Zoning Code as of the time of its adoption, as designated by signatures and the date thereon by the Clerk. Any changes in such Map hereafter made shall be key-numbered to marginal references thereon with the date of change and initialed by the City Engineer. In the event of a discrepancy between the Map and minutes of adoption or amendment, the minutes record shall control.

(Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01.)

   Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of any of the aforesaid districts as shown on the Zoning Map, the following rules shall apply:

   (a)   Where Boundaries Approximately Follow Streets, Alleys or Highways. Where district boundaries are indicated as approximately following the centerline or street line of streets, the centerline or alley line of alleys or the centerline or right-of-way lines of highways, such lines shall be construed to be such district boundaries.

   (b)   Where Boundaries Parallel Street Lines, Alley Lines or Highway Right-of-Way Lines. Where district boundaries are indicated as approximately parallel to the centerlines or street lines of streets, the centerlines or alley lines of alleys or the centerlines or right-of-way lines of highways, such district boundaries shall be construed as being parallel thereto and at such distances therefrom as are indicated on the Map. If no distance is given, such dimensions shall be determined by the use of the scale shown on such Zoning Map.

   (c)   Where Boundaries Approximately Follow Lot Lines. Where district boundaries are indicated as approximately following lot lines, such lot lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.

   (d)   Vacation of Public Ways. Whenever any street, alley or public way is vacated in the manner authorized by law, the zoning district adjoining each side of such street, alley or public way shall be automatically extended to the center of such vacation and all areas included in the vacation shall then and henceforth be subject to all regulations of the extended district.

      (Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01.)

   (a)   Purpose. This District is established to accommodate single-family residential dwellings at the lowest density.

   All buildings, structures or premises shall be used, arranged to be used or designed to be used only for one or more of the following permitted or conditionally permissible uses.

   (b)   Permitted Uses Within an R-1 Residential District.

      (1)   Single-family residential dwellings.

      (2)   Signs for residential purposes only.

      (3)   City-owned structures and utilities.

      (4)   Accessory uses on the same lot. (See Section 1278.10; Supplementary Regulations)

      (5)   Family foster home.

   (c)   Conditionally Permissible Uses. The Planning and Zoning Commission may issue conditional zoning certificates for uses listed herein subject to the general regulations of Chapter 1274 and to the specific requirements of Section 1274.04 as listed below.

      (1)   Planned unit development subject to Section 1274.04(x).

      (2)   Home occupation subject to Section 1274.04(s).

      (3)   Public utility, facility, right of way or pertinent structure subject to Section 1274.04(j).

      (4)   Public or parochial school subject to Section 1274.04(b) and (e).

      (5)   Church or building for religious worship subject to Section 1274.04(b), (i), (j), and (o).

      (6)   Park or playground subject to Section 1274.04(b), (g), and (i) .

      (7)   Golf course, except miniature, subject to Section 1274.04(b).

      (8)   Swimming pool or tennis club subject to Section 1274.04(b), (g), (h),(i), (j), and (o).

      (9)   Athletic field or public recreation building subject to Section 1274.04(b), (g), (h), (i), (j), and (o).

   (d)   Area, Density, Setback and Height Regulations.

      (1)   Minimum lot area per dwelling unit.

         A.   20,000 square feet with centralized water and sewer.

         B.   One and one-half acres without centralized sewer and water.

      (2)   Minimum lot area.

         A.   20,000 square feet with centralized water and sewer.

         B.   One and one-half acres without centralized sewer and water.

      (3)   Minimum lot frontage. Fifty feet.

      (4)   Minimum lot width at the building line.

         A.   100 feet with centralized sewer and water.

         B.   200 feet without centralized sewer and water.

      (5)   Minimum lot depth. 120 feet.

      (6)   Minimum front yard depth. Fifty feet.

      (7)   Minimum rear yard depth.

         A.   Twenty-five feet for a dwelling unit.

         B.   Ten feet for an accessory use.

      (8)   Minimum side yard width.

         A.   Fifteen feet with centralized sewer and water.

         B.   Twenty feet without centralized sewer and water.

      (9)   Minimum living floor area per dwelling unit, exclusive of basement. 2,000 square feet.

      (10)   Maximum height. Thirty-five feet or two and one-half stories.

         (Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01.)

   (a)   Purpose. This District is established to accommodate single-family residential dwellings at a low density.

   All buildings, structures or premises shall be used, arranged to be used or designed to be used only for one or more of the following permitted or conditionally permissible uses.

   (b)   Permitted Uses Within an R-2 Residential District.

      (1)   Single-family residential dwellings.

      (2)   Signs for residential purposes only.

      (3)   City-owned structures and utilities.

      (4)   Accessory uses on the same lot. (See Section 1278.10; Supplementary Regulations)

      (5)   Family foster homes.

   (c)   Conditionally Permissible Uses. The Planning and Zoning Commission may issue conditional zoning certificates for uses listed herein subject to the general regulations of Chapter 1274 and to the specific requirements of Section 1274.04 as listed below.

      (1)   Planned unit development subject to Section 1274.04(x).

      (2)   Home occupation subject to Section 1274.04(s).

      (3)   Public utility, facility, right of way or pertinent structure subject to Section 1274.04(j).

      (4)   Public or parochial school, college or university subject to Section 1274.04(b) and (e).

      (5)   Institution for higher education subject to Section 1274.04(b).

      (6)   Church or building for religious worship subject to Section 1274.04(b), (i), (j) and (o).

      (7)   Public library or museum subject to Section 1274.04(b), (i), (j) and (o).

      (8)   Park or playground subject to Section 1274.04(b), (g) and (i).

      (9)   Golf course, except miniature, subject to Section 1274.04(b).

      (10)   Swimming pool or tennis club subject to Section 1274.04(b), (g), (h), (i), (j) and (o).

      (11)   Athletic field or public recreation building subject to Section 1274.04(b), (g), (h), (i), (j), and (o).

      (12)   Cemetery subject to Section 1274.04(b).

   (d)   Area, Density, Setback and Height Regulations.

      (1)   Minimum lot area per dwelling unit. 10,000 square feet.

      (2)   Minimum lot area. 10,000 square feet.

      (3)   Minimum lot frontage. Fifty feet.

      (4)   Minimum lot width at the building line. Seventy-five feet.

      (5)   Minimum lot depth. 120 feet.

      (6)   Minimum front yard depth. Forty feet.

      (7)   Minimum rear yard depth.

         A.   Twenty-five feet for a dwelling unit.

         B.   Ten feet for an accessory use.

      (8)   Minimum side yard width. Ten feet.

      (9)   Floor area requirements for dwelling units exclusive of basements. 2,000 square feet.

      (10)   Maximum height. Thirty-five feet or two and one-half stories.

      (11)   Improvement Credit. New single-family homes built in R-2 residential districts may receive a credit of 250 square feet to be used in the calculation of the living area of the home if an attached two-car garage and a paved driveway are included as part of the original construction.

         (Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01; Ord. 2004-092. Passed 8-2-04.)

   (a)   Purpose. This District is established to accommodate single-family residential dwellings at a medium density, comparable to the minimum requirements of the City's present Subdivision Regulations.

   All buildings, structures or premises shall be used, arranged to be used or designed to be used only for one or more of the following permitted or conditionally permissible uses.

   (b)   Permitted Uses Within an R-3 Residential District.

      (1)   Single-family residential dwellings.

      (2)   Signs for residential purposes only

      (3)   City-owned structures and utilities.

      (4)   Accessory uses on the same lot. (See Section 1278.10; Supplementary Regulations)

      (5)   Family foster homes.

   (c)   Conditionally Permissible Uses. The Planning Commission may issue conditional zoning certificates for uses listed herein subject to the general regulations of Chapter 1274 and to the specific requirements of Section 1274.04 as listed below:

      (1)   Planned unit development subject to Section 1274.04(x).

      (2)   Home occupation subject to Section 1274.04(s).

      (3)   Public utility, facility, right of way or pertinent structure subject to Section 1274.04(j).

      (4)   Public or parochial school, college or university subject to Section 1274.04(b) and (e).

      (5)   Institution for higher education subject to Section 1274.04(b).

      (6)   Church or building for religious worship subject to Section 1274.04(b), (I), (j) and (o).

      (7)   Public library or museum subject to Section 1274.04(b) (i), (j) and (o).

      (8)   Park or playground subject to Section 1274.04(b) (g) and (i).

      (9)   Golf course, except miniature, subject to Section 1274.04(b).

      (10)   Swimming pool or tennis club subject to Section 1274.04(b), (g), (h), (i), (j) and (o).

      (11)   Athletic field or public recreation building subject to Section 1274.04(b), (g), (h), (i), (j), and (o).

      (12)   Mortuary subject to Section 1274.04(b), (h), (i), (j), (o) and (r).

      (13)   Cemetery subject to Section 1274.04(b).

   (d)   Area, Density, Setback and Height Regulations.

      (1)   Minimum lot area per dwelling unit. 7,200 square feet.

      (2)   Minimum lot area.. 7,200 square feet.

      (3)   Minimum lot frontage. Fifty feet; thirty feet on a cul-de-sac.

      (4)   Minimum lot width at the building line. Sixty feet.

      (5)   Minimum lot depth. 120 feet.

      (6)   Minimum front yard depth. Forty feet.

      (7)   Minimum rear yard depth.

         A.   Twenty-five feet for a dwelling unit.

         B.   Ten feet for an accessory use.

      (8)   Minimum side yard width. Ten feet; however five feet is permitted on one side only.

      (9)   Minimum living floor area per dwelling unit, exclusive of basement. 1,750 square feet.

      (10)   Maximum height. Thirty-five feet or two and one-half stories.

      (11)   Improvement Credit. New single-family homes built in the R-3 and R-4 residential districts may receive a credit of 250 square feet to be used in the calculation of the living area of the home if an attached two-car garage and a paved driveway are included as part of the original construction.

         (Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01; Ord. 2004-093. Passed 8-2-04.)

   (a)   Purpose. This District is established to accommodate an intermediate zoning between single-family and multifamily zoning.

   All buildings, structures or premises shall be used, arranged to be used or designed to be used only for one or more of the following permitted or conditionally permissible uses.

   (b)   Permitted Uses Within an R-4 Residential District.

      (1)   Single-family residential dwellings.

      (2)   Signs for residential purposes only.

      (3)   City-owned structures and utilities.

      (4)   Accessory uses on the same lot. (See Section 1278.10; Supplementary Regulations)

      (5)   Family foster homes.

   (c)   Conditionally Permissible Uses. The Planning and Zoning Commission may issue conditional zoning certificates for uses listed herein subject to the general regulations of Chapter 1274 and to the specific requirements of Section 1274.04 as listed below.

      (1)   Two-family residential dwelling subject to Section 1274.04(j).

      (2)   Multifamily residential dwelling subject to Section 1274.04(a), (b) (c), (d), (h), (I), (j), (m), and (o).

      (3)   Planned unit development subject to Section 1274.04(x).

        (3a)   Cluster Development subject to Section 1274.04(y).

      (4)   Home occupation subject to Section 1274.04(s).

      (5)   Public utility, facility, right of way or pertinent structure subject to Section 1274.04(j).

      (6)   Institution for higher education subject to Section 1274.04(b).

      (7)   Public or parochial school, college or university subject to Section 1274.04 (b) and (e).

      (8)   Church or building for religious worship subject to Section 1274.04(b), (I), (j) and (o).

      (9)   Public library or museum subject to Section 1274.04(b), (i), (j), and (o).

      (10)   Park or playground subject to Section 1274.04(b), (g) and (i).

      (11)   Golf course, except miniature, subject to Section 1274.04(b).

      (12)   Swimming pool or tennis club subject to Section 1274.04(b), (g), (h), (i), (j), and (o).

      (13)   Athletic field or public recreation building subject to Section 1274.04(b), (g), (h), (I), (j), and (o).

      (14)   Mortuary subject to Section 1274.04(b), (h), (i), (j), (o) and (r).

      (15)   Cemetery subject to Section 1274.04(b).

      (16)   Bed and breakfast subject to Section 1274.04 (n), (q) and (r).

      (17)   Family care home subject to section 1274.04 (n), (p), (q) and (r).

      (18)   Temporary shelters subject to section 1274.04 (j), (l), (n), (p), (q), and (r).

   (d)   Area, Density, Setback and Height Regulations.

      (1)   Minimum lot area per dwelling unit. 5,000 square feet.

      (2)   Minimum lot area. 7,200 square feet.

      (3)   Minimum lot frontage. Fifty feet; thirty feet on a cul-de-sac.

      (4)   Minimum lot width at the building line. Sixty feet.

      (5)   Minimum lot depth. 120 feet.

      (6)   Minimum front yard depth. Twenty feet for single family dwellings; forty feet for conditionally permitted two-family and multifamily dwellings.

      (7)   Minimum rear yard depth.

         A.   Twenty-five feet for a dwelling unit.

         B.   Ten feet for an accessory use.

      (8)   Minimum side yard width. Ten feet; however, five feet is permitted on one side only.

      (9)   Minimum living floor area per dwelling unit, exclusive of basement.

 

      (11)   Improvement Credit. New single-family homes built in the R-3 and R-4 residential districts may receive a credit of 250 square feet to be used in the calculation of the living area of the home if an attached two-car garage and a paved driveway are included as part of the original construction.

         (Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01; Ord. 2004-094. Passed 8-2-04; Ord. 2016-046. Passed 6-6-16; Ord. 2016-136. Passed 1-17-17.)

   (a)   Purpose. This District is established to accommodate multifamily dwellings at a medium density.

   All buildings, structures or premises shall be used, arranged to be used or designed to be used only for one or more of the following permitted or conditionally permissible uses.

   (b)   Permitted Uses Within an R-5 Residential District.

      (1)   Single-family residential dwellings.

      (2)   Two-family dwellings.

      (3)   Multifamily dwellings.

      (4)   Signs for residential purposes only.

      (5)   City-owned structures and utilities.

      (6)   Accessory uses on the same lot. (See Section 1278.10; Supplementary Regulations)

      (7)   Family foster homes.

   (c)   Conditionally Permissible Uses. The Planning and Zoning Commission may issue conditional zoning certificates for uses listed herein subject to the general regulations of Chapter 1274 and to the specific requirements of Section 1274.04 as listed below.

      (1)   Planned unit development subject to Section 1274.04(x).

         (Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01.)

      (1a)   Cluster Development subject to Section 1274.04(y).

         (Ord. 2016-137. Passed 1-17-17.)

      (2)   Home occupation subject to Section 1274.04(s).

      (3)   Public utility, facility, right of way or pertinent structure subject to Section 1274.04(j).

      (4)   Public or parochial school, college or university subject to Section 1274.04(b) and (e).

      (5)   Institution for higher education subject to Section 1274.04(b).

      (6)   Church or building for religious worship subject to Section 1274.04(b), (i), (j), and (o).

      (7)   Public library or museum subject to Section 1274.04(b), (i), (j) and (o).

      (8)   Park or playground subject to Section 1274.04(b), (g), and (i).

      (9)   Golf course, except miniature, subject to Section 1274.04(b).

      (10)   Swimming pool or tennis club subject to Section 1274.04(b), (g), (h), (i), (j) and (o).

      (11)   Athletic field or public recreation building subject to Section 1274.04(b), (g), (h), (i), (j), and (o).

      (12)   Mortuary subject to Section 1274.04(b), (h), (i), (j), (o) and (r).

      (13)   Cemetery subject to Section 1274.04(b).

      (14)   Bed and breakfast subject to section 1274.04 (n), (q) and (r).

      (15)   Family care home subject to section 1274.04 (n), (p), (q) and (r).

      (16)   Temporary shelters subject to section 1274.04 (j), (l), (n), (p), (q), and (r).

   (d)   Area, Density, Setback and Height Regulations.

      (1)   Minimum lot area per dwelling unit. 3,000 square feet.

      (2)   Minimum lot area. 7,200 square feet.

      (3)   Minimum lot frontage. Fifty feet; thirty feet on a cul-de-sac.

      (4)   Minimum lot width at the building line. Sixty feet.

      (5)   Minimum lot depth. 120 feet.

      (6)   Minimum front yard depth. Twenty feet for single family dwelling units; forty feet for two-family and multiple family units.

      (7)   Minimum rear yard depth.

         A.   Twenty-five feet for a dwelling unit.

         B.   Ten feet for an accessory use.

      (8)   Minimum side yard width.

         A.   Ten feet; however five feet is permitted on one side only for a single family or two family dwelling unit;

         B.   Twenty- five feet for a multiple family unit when adjacent to another multiple family unit and fifty feet when adjacent to a single family or two family unit.
(Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01.)

      (9)   Minimum living floor area per dwelling unit, exclusive of basement.

 

      (11)   Improvement Credit. New single-family homes built in the R-3, R-4 and R-5 residential districts may receive a credit of 250 square feet to be used in the calculation of the living area of the home if an attached two-car garage and a paved driveway are included as part of the original construction.

         (Ord. 2016-047. Passed 6-6-16.)

   (a)    Purpose. This District is established to accommodate multifamily dwellings at the highest density.

   All buildings, structures or premises shall be used, arranged to be used or designed to be used only for one or more of the following permitted or conditionally permissible uses.

   (b)   Permitted Uses in an R-6 Residential District.

      (1)   Single-family residential dwellings.

      (2)   Two-family residential dwellings.

      (3)   Multifamily residential dwellings.

      (4)   Signs for residential purposes only.

      (5)   City-owned structures and utilities.

      (6)   Accessory uses on the same lot. (See Section 1278.10; Supplementary Regulations)

      (7)   Family foster homes.

   (c)   Conditionally Permissible Uses. The Planning and Zoning Commission may issue conditional zoning certificates for uses listed herein subject to the general regulations of Chapter 1274 and to the specific requirements of Section 1274.04 as listed below.

      (1)   Planned unit development subject to Section 1274.04 (x).

      (2)   Home occupation subject to Section 1274.04(s).

      (3)   Public utility, facility, right of way or pertinent structure subject to Section 1274.04 (j).

      (4)   Park or playground subject to Section 1274.04(b), (g), and (i).

      (5)   Athletic field or public recreation building subject to Section 1274.04(b).

      (6)   Swimming pool or tennis club subject to Section 1274.04(b), (g), (h), (i), (j), and (o).

   (d)   Area, Density, Setback and Height Regulations.

      (1)   Minimum lot area per dwelling unit 500 square feet.

      (2)   Minimum lot area. 7,200 square feet.

      (3)   Minimum lot frontage. Forty feet.

      (4)   Minimum lot width at the building line. Sixty feet.

      (5)   Minimum lot depth. 120 feet.

      (6)   Minimum front yard depth. Twenty feet for single family dwelling units; forty feet for two-family and multiple family units.

      (7)   Minimum rear yard depth.

         A.   Twenty-five feet for a dwelling unit.

         B.   Ten feet for an accessory use.

      (8)   Minimum side yard width.

         A.   Ten feet; however five feet is permitted on one side for a single family or two family dwelling unit;

         B.   Twenty- five feet for a multiple family unit when adjacent to another multiple family unit and fifty feet when adjacent to a single family or two family unit.

      (9)   Minimum living floor area per dwelling unit, exclusive of basement.

 

         (Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01.)

   (a)   Purpose. This District is established to accommodate light commercial business. Buildings and sites are for uses that are smaller in scale and size and recognize the adjoining residential areas that most uses border. Accordingly the size, bulk, and scale of any buildings, while larger than residential buildings, should strive to be harmonious with adjoining residential structures.

   All buildings, structures or premises shall be used, arranged to be used or designed to be used only for one or more of the following permitted or conditionally permissible uses.

   (b)   Permitted Uses Within a C-1 Local Commercial District.

      (1)   Single-family residential dwelling units.

      (2)   Signs related to the use on the lot.

      (3)   City-owned structures and utilities.

      (4)   Accessory uses on the same lot. (See Section 1278.10; Supplementary Regulations)

      (5)   Park or playground.

      (6)   Business and professional office buildings including but not limited to the following services:

         A.   Legal.

         B.   Financial.

         C.   Architectural.

         D.   Engineering.

         E.   Land title.

         F.   Insurance.

         G.   Real estate.

         H.   Accounting services.

         I.   Government offices.

      (7)   Medical and other health services including but not limited to the following:

         A.   Physician offices.

         B.   Dental offices.

         C.   Optometrist offices.

         D.   Pharmacy.

         E.   Hospice care facility.

      (8)   Personal services including but not limited to the following:

         A.   Interior decorating.

         B.   Travel agent.

         C.   Barber and beauty shops.

      (9)   Retail sales including but not limited to the following:

         A.   Clothing, including shoe repair.

         B.   Household appliances, including repair.

         C.   Bicycles.

         D.   Antiques.

         E.   Art, photo, office supplies and notion.

         F.   Hobby and toy.

         G.   Book, music, and video.

         H.   Jewelry.

         I.   Florist.

         J.   Printing, copying and blueprinting.

         K.   Sporting goods.

         L.   Pet stores, excluding boarding.

         M.   Convenient store.

         N.   Second hand store.

         O.   Preparation, cooking, baking and sale of food but not including supermarkets.

         P.   Delicatessen, confectionary, ice cream parlor or soda fountain.

         Q.   Restaurant.

         R.   Pizza parlor.

         S.   Meat market.

         T.   Hardware store.

         U.   Paint sales.

         V.   Garden supply.

      (10)   General commercial uses.

         A.   Dance studio.

         B.   Banks and savings and loans.

      (11)   Other uses not otherwise provided in this Zoning Code that are determined by the Planning and Zoning Commission, to be consistent with the above uses and substantially in character, use, size, scale, and intent with the above uses. (See Section 1278.01)

   (c)   Conditionally Permissible Uses. The Planning and Zoning Commission may issue conditional zoning certificates for uses listed herein subject to the general requirements of Chapter 1274 and to the specific requirements of Section 1274.04 referred to below.

      (1)   Multifamily residential dwelling subject to Section 1274.04 (a) and (b).

      (2)   Home occupation subject to Section 1274.04 (s).

      (3)   Public utility, facility, right of way or pertinent structure subject to Section 1274.04 (j).

      (4)   Passenger transportation agency or terminal.

      (5)   Public or parochial school, college or university subject to Section 1274.04 (b) and (e).

      (6)   Institution for higher education subject to Section 1274.04 (b)

      (7)   Church or building for religious worship subject to Section 1274.04 (b), (I), (j), and (o) with accompanying residential uses for ministers of the church.

      (8)   Public library or museum subject to Section 1274.04 (b), (i), (j) and (o).

      (9)   Swimming pool or tennis club subject to Section 1274.04(b), (g), (h), (i), (j) and (o).

      (10)   Club, lodge or fraternal organization subject to Section 1274.04 (b), (g), (h), (i), (j) and (o).

      (11)   Assembly hall subject to 1274.04 (b), (g), (h), (i), (j) and (o).

      (12)   Dry cleaners or laundry subject to Section 1274.04 (b), (h), (i), (j), and (o).

      (13)   Radio or television studio subject to Section 1274.04 (b), (h), (i), (j), and (o).

      (14)   Veterinary hospital subject to Section 1274.04 (b), (h), (i), (j), and (o).

      (15)   Mortuary subject to Section 1274.04 (b), (h), (i), (j), and (o).

      (16)   Theater subject to Section 1274.04 (b), (h), (i), (j), and (o).

      (17)   Cinema subject to Section 1274.04 (b), (h), (i), (j), and (o).

      (18)   Retail sale of general merchandise subject to 1274.04 (b), (h), (i), (j), and (o).

      (19)   Car wash subject to 1274.04 (b), (g), (h), (I), (j), and (v).

      (20)   Supermarkets subject to 1274.04 (b), (g),(h),(I), (j), and (o).
(Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01.)

      (21)   Medical marijuana dispensing facilities.
(Ord. 2017-129. Passed 11-6-17.)

      (22)   Health spa, fitness center and massage establishment.
(Ord. 2025-006. Passed 3-3-25.)

   (d)   Area, Density, Setback and Height Regulations.

      (1)   Minimum lot area per dwelling unit. 2,500 square feet.

      (2)   Minimum lot area. 9,600 square feet.

      (3)   Minimum lot frontage. Eighty feet.

      (4)   Minimum lot width at the building line. 100 feet.

      (5)   Minimum lot depth. 120 feet.

      (6)   Minimum front yard depth. Fifty feet.

      (7)   Minimum rear yard depth. Twenty-five feet.

      (8)   Minimum side yard width. Twenty feet.

      (9)   Minimum living floor area per dwelling unit, exclusive of basement.

         Multifamily       550 square feet.

      (10)   Maximum height. Fifty feet.

         (Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01.)

   (a)   Purpose. This District is established to accommodate a variety of uses in the Central Business District. This district is intended to maintain the traditional historic center of Ravenna with certain unique characteristics including on street parking, zero lot line, and other historic aspects.

      (33)   Health spa, fitness center and massage establishment.

(Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01; Ord. 2006-134. Passed 10-2-06; Ord. 2006-135. Passed 10-2-06; Ord. 2011-097. Passed 8-1-11; Ord. 2014- 049. Passed 6-2-14; Ord. 2017-130. Passed 11-6-17; Ord. 2024-134. Passed 11-4-24; Ord. 2025-008. Passed 3-3-25.)

   (a)   Purpose. This District is established to accommodate heavy commercial business. This use anticipates larger structures with considerable size and scale and accompanying large areas for parking.

   All buildings, structures or premises shall be used, arranged to be used or designed to be used only for one or more of the following permitted or conditionally permissible uses.

   (b)   Permitted Uses Within a C-2 Heavy Commercial District.

      (1)   Signs related to the use on the lot.

      (2)   City-owned structures and utilities.

      (3)   Accessory uses on the same lot. (See Section 1278.10; Supplementary Regulations)

      (4)   Park or playground.

      (5)   Business and professional office buildings including but not limited to the following services:

         A.   Legal.

         B.   Financial.

         C.   Architectural.

         D.   Engineering.

         E.   Land title.

         F.   Insurance.

         G.   Real estate.

         H.   Accounting services.

         I.   Government offices.

      (6)   Medical and other health services including but not limited to the following:

         A.   Physician offices.

         B.   Dental offices.

         C.   Optometrist offices.

         D.   Pharmacy.

         E.   Hospice care facility.

      (7)   Personal services including but not limited to the following:

         A.   Interior decorating.

         B.   Travel agent.

         C.   Barber and beauty shops.

         D.   Health spa or fitness center.

      (8)   Retail sales including but not limited to the following:

         A.   Clothing, including shoe repair.

         B.   Household appliances, including repair.

         C.   Bicycles.

         D.   Antiques.

         E.   Art, photo, office supplies and notion.

         F.   Hobby and toy.

         G.   Book, music, and video.

         H.   Jewelry.

         I.   Florist.

         J.   Printing, copying and blueprinting.

         K.   Sporting goods.

         L.   Pet stores, excluding boarding.

         M.   Convenient store.

         N.    Second hand store.

         O.   Preparation, cooking, baking and sale of food but not including supermarkets.

         P.   Delicatessen, confectionary, ice cream parlor or soda fountain.

         Q.   Restaurant.

         R.   Pizza parlor.

         S.   Meat market.

         T.   Hardware store.

         U.   Paint sales.

         V.   Garden supply.

      (10)   General commercial uses.

         A.   Dance studio.

         B.   Banks and savings and loans.

      (11)   Hotel or motel.

      (12)   Cinema.

      (13)   Theater.

      (14)   Skating rink.

      (15)   YMCA or YWCA.

      (16)   Automotive parts dealer.

      (17)   Pawn shop.

      (18)   Department store and retail sales of general merchandise.

      (19)   Wholesale sales office.

      (20)   Wholesale business under 20,000 square feet gross floor area.

      (21)   Radio or television broadcasting station.

      (22)   Hospital and medical clinics.

      (23)   Nursing home.

      (24)   Senior assisted housing.

      (25)   Miniature golf course or batting cages.

      (26)   Temporary carnival.

      (27)   Plant greenhouse.

      (28)   Automobile, truck, trailer, boat or farm implement sales, service or storage, both new and used.

      (29)    Building material sales or lumberyard.

      (30)   Heating, plumbing, electrical equipment dealer.

      (31)   Drive-in establishment.

      (32)   Storage garage, yards or vaults, including mini-storage.

      (33)   Newspaper printing.

      (34)   Other uses not otherwise provided in this Zoning Code that are determined by the Planning and Zoning Commission, to be consistent with the above uses and substantially in character, use, size, scale, and intent with the above uses. (See Section 1278.01)

         (Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01.)

   (c)   Conditionally Permitted Uses. The Planning and Zoning Commission may issue conditional zoning certificates for uses listed herein subject to the general requirements of Chapter 1274 and to the specific requirements of Section 1274.04 referred to below.

      (1)   Multifamily residential dwelling subject to Section 1274.04 (a) and (b).

      (2)   Home occupation subject to Section 1274.04 (s).

      (3)   Public utility, facility, right of way or pertinent structure subject to Section 1274.04 (j).

      (4)   Passenger transportation agency or terminal.

      (5)   Public or parochial school, college or university subject to Section 1274.04 (b) and (e).

      (6)   Institution for higher education subject to Section 1274.04 (b).

      (7)   Church or building for religious worship subject to Section 1274.04 (b), (i), (j), and (o) with accompanying residential uses for ministers of the church.

      (8)   Public library or museum subject to Section 1274.04 (b), (i), (j) and (o).

      (9)   Swimming pool or tennis club subject to Section 1274.04 (b), (g), (h), (i), (j) and (o).

      (10)   Club, lodge or fraternal organization subject to Section 1274.04 (b), (g), (h), (i), (j) and (o).

      (11)   Assembly hall subject to Section 1274.04 (b), (g), (h), (i), (j) and (o).

      (12)   Dry cleaners or laundry subject to Section 1274.04 (b), (h), (i), (j), and (o).

      (13)   Radio or television studio subject to Section 1274.04 (b), (h), (i), (j), and (o).

      (14)   Veterinary hospital subject to Section 1274.04 (b), (h), (i), (j), and (o).

      (15)   Mortuary subject to Section 1274.04 (b), (h), (i), (j), and (o).

      (16)   Car wash subject to Section 1274.04 (b), (g), (h), (i), (j), and (v).

      (17)   Rooming, lodging or boarding house or tourist home.

      (18)   Night club.

      (19)   Pool hall, excluding electronic games.

      (20)   Food or beverage sales including supermarket.

      (21)   Food locker plant or cold storage plant.

      (22)   Gasoline service station and automotive repair garage subject to Section 1274.04 (f).

      (23)   Small machine shops not exceeding 3,000 square feet, and, further, the property must abut an I-1 District.

      (24)   Off-street public parking lot or parking garage subject to Section 1274.04 (b), (h), (i), and (j), and (k).

      (25)   Truck terminal, but excluding warehousing.

      (26)   Supermarkets subject to 1274.04 (b), (g), (h), (i), (j) and (o).

      (27)   Adult bookstores.

      (28)   Adult video movie theaters and adult entertainment.

      (29)   Tattoo shops.

      (30)   Body piercing shop.

      (31)   Astrology and palm reading.

      (32)   Electronic game rooms.

      (33)   Skilled gaming business.

      (34)   Medical marijuana dispensing facilities.

      (35)   Health spa, fitness center and massage establishment.

   (d)   Area, Density, Setback and Height Regulations.

      (1)   Minimum lot area per dwelling unit. 2,500 square feet.

      (2)   Minimum lot area. 9,600 square feet.

      (3)   Minimum lot frontage. Eighty feet.

      (4)   Minimum lot width at the building line. 100 feet.

      (5)   Minimum lot depth. 120 feet.

      (6)   Minimum front yard depth. Fifty feet.

      (7)   Minimum rear yard depth. Twenty-five feet.

      (8)   Minimum side yard width. Twenty feet.

      (9)   Minimum living floor area per dwelling unit, exclusive of basement.

         Multifamily      550 square feet.

      (10)   Maximum height. Seventy feet.

(Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01; Ord. 2006-137. Passed 10-2-06; Ord. 2011-098. Passed 8-1-11; Ord. 2017-131. Passed 11-6-17; Ord. 2025-007. Passed 3-3-25.)

   (a)   Purpose. This District is established to accommodate industrial uses.

   All buildings, structures or premises shall be used, arranged to be used or designed to be used for only one or more of the following permitted or conditionally permissible uses.

   (b)   Permitted Uses Within an I-1 Industrial District.

      (1)   Signs.

      (2)   City-owned structures and utilities.

      (3)   Accessory uses on the same lot (See Section 1278.10; Supplementary Regulations)

   (c)   The following uses when conducted no closer than within 100 feet of any R-district. Where the I-1 district abuts upon but is separated from any R-district by a street, the width of the street may be considered as part of the required setback.

      (1)   Storage and wholesaling.

      (2)   Laboratories for industrial or scientific research and development.

      (3)   Technology park.

      (4)   Park or playground.

      (5)   Temporary carnival.

      (6)   Administrative or business office or organization.

      (7)   Office or organization primarily engaged in accounting, architecture, advertising, law, medicine, dentistry, art, correspondence, design, editing, engineering, insurance, photography, realty, research or other similar uses.

      (8)   Professional office or clinic.

      (9)   Governmental offices.

      (10)   Repair of household appliances or bicycles.

      (11)   Dry cleaners or laundry.

      (12)   Food locker plant or cold storage plant.

      (13)   Antique store.

      (14)   Printing, copying, blueprinting.

      (15)   Automotive parts dealer.

      (16)   Garden supply sales.

      (17)   Plant greenhouse.

      (18)   Automobile, truck, trailer, boat or farm implement sales, service or storage, both new and used.

      (19)   Building material sales or lumberyard.

      (20)   Heating, plumbing, electrical equipment dealer.

      (21)   Wholesale sales office.

      (22)   Wholesale business under 20,000 square feet gross floor area.

      (23)   Storage garage, yards or vaults, including mini-storage.

      (24)   Newspaper printing.

      (25)   Truck terminal, but excluding warehousing.

      (26)   Warehousing.

         A.   Wholesale establishments.

         B.   Contractor's equipment storage yard or plant, or storage and rental of equipment commonly used by contractors.

         C.   Fuel, food and goods distribution station, warehouse and storage.

         D.   Motor freight garage, truck or transfer terminal office, warehousing and storage.

         E.   Storage and sale of grain and livestock feed, provided that dust is effectively controlled during all operations.

         F.   Except as may be otherwise regulated herein, the manufacturing, compounding, processing and assembly of products such as:

            1.   Bakery goods, candy, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, toiletries and food products, except fish and rendering or refining of fats or oils.

            2.   Products from the following previously prepared materials: bone, canvas, cellophane, cloth, cork, feathers, fiber, fur, glass, hair, horn, leather, plastics, precious or semiprecious metals or stones, sheet metal, shell, textiles, tobacco, wax, wood (where saw and planing mills are employed within a completely enclosed building), yarns.

            3.   Pottery and figurines, using previously pulverized clay and kilns fired only with gas or electricity.

            4.   Musical instruments, toys, novelties, rubber or metal stamps and other small rubber products.

            5.   Electrical and electric appliances, instruments and devices, television sets, radios, phonographs, household appliances.

            6.   Electric and neon signs, billboards and other commercial advertising structures.

            7.   Laboratories and processing: experimental, film or testing, provided that no operations shall be conducted or equipment used which would create hazards or noxious or offensive conditions.

            8.   Electronics equipment and computers.

      (28)   Welding or metal working shop.

      (29)   Carpenter, cabinet, upholstering, sheet metal, plumbing, heating, roofing, air conditioning, sign painting, painting and other similar establishments.

      (30)   Foundry, casting lightweight nonferrous metals or an electric foundry not causing noxious fumes or odors.

      (31)   Gasoline sales when clearly incidental to the principal use of the premises.

      (32)   Repair services for machinery and equipment, including repair garages, and specialty establishments, such as motor, body and fender, radiator, motor tune ups, muffler shops and tire repairing, sales and service including vulcanizing.

      (33)   Bulk station.

      (34)   Stone and monument works employing power driven tools.

      (35)   Sawmill and the manufacture of wood products.

      (36)   Accessory uses on the same lot (See Section 1278.10; Supplementary Regulations)

      (37)   Uses not listed herein or in other sections of this code and which are comparable in character to those type listed may be permitted by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Comparability is further defined in Section 1278.01 of this Zoning Code.

         (Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01.)

      (38)   Medical marijuana dispensing, cultivating and processing facilities.

         (Ord. 2017-132. Passed 11-6-17.)

   (d)   Conditionally Permitted Uses. The Planning and Zoning Commission may issue conditional zoning certificates for uses listed herein subject to the general requirements of Chapter 1274 and to the specific requirements of Section 1274.04 referred to below.

      (1)   Cellular phone transmission and wireless telecommunication towers subject to Section 1276.

      (2)   Off-street public parking lot or parking garage subject to Section 1274.04 (b), (h), (i), and (j).

      (3)   Gasoline service station subject to Section 1274.04(f).

      (4)   Brewing or distilling of liquors.

      (5)   Cement or bituminous or asphaltic concrete mixing.

      (6)   Coal yards.

      (7)   Crematory.

      (8)   Enameling, lacquering or japanning.

      (9)   Flour or grain mill.

      (10)   Forge or foundry works.

      (12)   Perfume manufacturing.

      (13)   Sewage disposal plant.

      (14)   Acid manufacture, except sulphurous, sulphuric, nitric, picric, carbolic, hydrochloric or other corrosive acid manufacture.

      (15)   Animal black, lampblack, bone black or graphite manufacturing.

      (16)   Fertilizer or compost manufacturing or storage.

      (17)   Grain drying or poultry feed manufacturing, from refuse, mash or grain.

      (18)   Car wash.

      (19)   Single-family housing.

      (20)   Uses not listed herein or in other sections of this code and which are comparable in character to those type listed may be permitted by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Comparability is further defined in Section 1278.01 of this Zoning Code.

   (e)   Area, Density, Setback and Height Regulations.

      (1)   Minimum lot area per dwelling unit. 2,500 square feet.

      (2)   Minimum lot area. 12,000 square feet.

      (3)   Minimum lot frontage. Eighty feet.

      (4)   Minimum lot width at the building line. 100 feet.

      (5)   Minimum lot depth. 120 feet.

      (6)   Minimum front yard depth. Fifty feet.

      (7)   Minimum rear yard depth. Twenty-five feet; Fifty feet if abuts a residential or commercial zone.

      (8)   Minimum side yard width. Twenty-five feet; Fifty feet if abuts a residential or commercial zone.

      (9)   Minimum living floor area per dwelling unit, exclusive of basement.

         Single Family      1,000 square feet

         Multifamily          550 square feet.

      (10)   Maximum height. Seventy feet.

   (f)   Industrial Use Performance Standards All industrial uses shall conform to all of the following standards:

      (1)   Regulation. All industrial operations shall be in compliance with all State of Ohio and federal government regulations as required by the most recent regulations made available by these governmental bodies, including but not limited to noise, air pollution, vibration, radiation, and the pollution of groundwater, surface water and soils.

      (2)   Odor. Emissions of odorous gases or other odorous matter in such quantities as to be offensive beyond the property line shall not be permitted.

      (3)   Toxic gases. Noxious, toxic, or corrosive fumes or gases shall be contained to the site.

      (4)   Glare and heat. All industrial uses shall carry on no operations that would produce heat or glare beyond the property line of the lot on which the industrial operation is located.

      (5)   Waste product. Storage of waste materials shall not be permitted except in an enclosed building or approved containers unless otherwise authorized by the Planning and Zoning Commission. No potentially dangerous effluent shall be discharged.

      (6)   Screening. Where an industrial parcel is contiguous to a residential or commercial district or a public right-of-way, all outdoor storage areas shall be screened from such districts and said public right-of-way by a landscape screen or other visual barrier with plantings.

      (7)   Access and traffic. Access to and from the site shall be designed in a manner conducive to safe ingress and egress.

      (8)   Explosive, hazardous, and radioactive material. The manufacturing, storage, processing, transfer or sale of explosive, hazardous, or radioactive material is prohibited.

      (9)   Outside storage. The outside storage of tires and other materials , processed or unprocessed, is prohibited unless otherwise approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

      (10)   Written Evidence. The developer shall submit written evidence of compliance with the above provisions prior to issuance of a permit.

         (Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01.)

   (a)   Purpose. This district is established to preserve and protect the traditional development patterns of the central business area and accompanying residential uses. The preservation and continuation of land use patterns that encourage sidewalks for commercial and residential purposes, on-street parking, and other facets common to the existing development is encouraged. The creation of this district is meant to institute procedures, whereby the commission may determine the most appropriate use and design harmonious with traditional development patterns.

   (b)   Applicability. This district is established as an overlay district by the City Council and is superimposed in specific areas over existing districts. All regulations in the underlying district, unless modified by this section, shall apply in addition to these regulations.

   (c)   Boundaries. The boundaries of the central business zone are hereby adopted as the boundaries of the overlay zone.

   (d)   Permitted uses. As a matter of right, those buildings and uses principally permitted in the underlying district shall be permitted in accordance with all applicable regulations of that underlying district.

      (1)   In addition to the underlying district uses the commission may approve the mixture of commercial and residential uses within an area and or within a building. In the case of mixed uses within a building the first floor of the building shall be dedicated to commercial uses. The density of residential use shall be approved by the commission consistent with the purpose of the overlay district.

      (2)   Accessory buildings and uses shall be permitted if approved by the commission as being consistent with the purpose of the overlay district.

   (e)   Parking. On-street parking is recognized as an essential component in traditional town planning. Accordingly, the provision of such parking shall be considered in the calculation of on-site parking and the requirements of Chapter 1272 of this code may be reduced as necessary by the Planning and Zoning Commission in recognition of available on-street parking and the pedestrian nature of the area. All parking and loading is encouraged in rear yards.

   (f)   Sidewalks. Sidewalks are required along all streets and alleys.

   (g)   Yard requirements. The commission may approve yard requirements consistent with the purpose of the overlay district. It is anticipated that commercial buildings will have a zero lot line for front and side yards. Further it is recognized that rear yards will be designed to accommodate parking and loading zones.

   (h)   Landscaping. The commission may waive all landscaping requirements.

   (i)   Signs. No pole signs are permitted.

   (j)   Curb cuts. Curb cuts are discouraged in front yards. Curb cuts are encouraged in rear yards along alleys whenever possible.

   (k)   Building design. Retail commercial buildings shall be designed to be encourage sidewalk shopping and sidewalk access. Features such as large first floor windows dedicated to sidewalk displays are encouraged. A minimum of two stories in height above grade is encouraged.

   (l)   Existing traditional buildings. In the case of destruction to all or part of an existing building constructed prior to 1950 the commission may approve plans to maintain or restore such traditional buildings. The Commission may alter parking requirements, yards, density and floor area provisions to the extent necessary to restore or replace the building to its earlier design, shape, and size.

   (m)   Approval process. All requests that require Planning and Zoning Commission approval shall submit plans consistent with the above provisions. The Commission shall have no more than 65 days from the date of the first meeting at which the plans are discussed to either:

      (1)   Approve the plans as submitted;

      (2)   Approve the plans with modifications and conditions; or

      (3)   Deny the plans as inconsistent with the overlay district. In this instance the Commission shall include in its denial the specific items that are inconsistent with the overlay district provisions.

   (n)   Application fee. A review fee consistent with Section 1278.23 is required.

(Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01.)

   (a)   Purpose. As used in Ohio R.C. 4301.80 Community Entertainment District, the Ravenna Arts and Venture Enterprise (RAVE) District means a bounded area that includes or will include a combination of entertainment, retail, educational, sporting, social, cultural or arts establishments within close proximity. As used in Ohio R.C. 4301.181, the D-5j liquor permit shall be issued only within a Community Entertainment District to the owner or the operator of a retail food establishment or a food service operation licensed under Ohio R.C. Chapter 3717.

   (b)   Applicability. This district is established by the City Council Ordinance 2014-001 and is superimposed in specific areas over existing districts. All regulations in the underlying district, unless modified by this selection, shall apply in addition to these regulations, including zoning restrictions.

   (c)   Boundaries. The boundaries of the RAVE District are hereby adopted as the City boundaries to the east and west, boarded by Highland to the north and Riddle to the south.

   (d)   Permitted Uses. As a matter of right, those buildings and uses principally permitted in the underlying district shall be permitted in accordance with all applicable regulations of that underlying district, including:

      (1)   Hotels;

      (2)   Restaurants;

      (3)   Retail sales establishments;

      (4)   Enclosed shopping centers;

      (5)   Museums;

      (6)   Performing arts theaters;

      (7)   Motion picture theaters;

      (8)   Night clubs;

      (9)   Convention facilities;

      (10)   Sports facilities;

      (11)   Entertainment facilities or complexes;

      (12)   Any combination of the establishments described in division (a)(1) to (11) of this section that provide similar services to the community.

   (e)   Definitions. As used in this section:

      (1)   “Food service operation” means a place, location, site or separate area where food intended to be served in individual portions is prepared or served for a charge or required donations. As used in this division, “served” means a response made to an order for one or more individual portions of food in a form that is edible without washing, cooking, or additional preparation and “prepared” means any action that affects a food other than receiving or maintaining it at the temperature at which it was received.

      (2)   “Night club” means a place operated for profit, where food is served for consumption on the premises and one or more forms of amusement are provided or permitted for a consideration that may be in the form of a cover charge or may be included in the price of the food or beverages, or both, purchased by patrons.

      (3)   “Restaurant” means a place located in a permanent building provided with space and accommodations wherein, in consideration of the payment of money, hot meals are habitually prepared, sold and served at noon and evening, as the principal place of business of the place. “Restaurant” does not include pharmacies, confectionery stores, lunch stands, night clubs, and filling stations.

      (4)   “Retail food establishment” means a premises or part of a premises where food is stored, processed, prepared, manufactured or otherwise held or handled for retail sale. Except when expressly provided otherwise, “retail food establishment” includes a mobile retail food establishment, seasonal retail food establishment, and temporary retail food establishment.

         (Ord. 2014-031. Passed 5-5-14.)

   The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the continuation of uses that do not conform to the existing zoning, but which were in operation prior to the enactment of this Zoning Code.

(Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01.)

   The lawful use of any building or land existing on the effective date of this Zoning Code may be continued, although such use does not conform with the provisions of this Zoning Code, provided that the following conditions are met:

   (a)   Alterations. A nonconforming building or structure may be altered, improved, reconstructed, enlarged or extended, provided that such work is not to an extent which exceeds, in aggregate cost during any ten-year period, sixty percent of the then fair value of the building or structure as determined by the Chief Building Official, unless the building or structure is changed to a conforming use.

   (b)   Nonconforming to Nonconforming Use. A nonconforming use may be changed to another nonconforming use, provided that the proposed nonconforming use is equal to or in less conflict with the character and use of the district than the existing nonconforming use, as determined by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Commission shall utilize the following standards in making such a determination.

      (1)   The new nonconforming use is more similar in character to a permitted use in the zoning district in which it is located than the previous nonconforming use, and

      (2)   The new nonconforming use will generate an equal amount or less vehicular traffic than the previous nonconforming use, and

      (3)   The new nonconforming use will not increase the size and bulk of the structure or building to a size that is inconsistent with size and bulk of buildings in the zoning district in which the use is located, and

      (4)   The new nonconforming use will not be more intrusive to the neighborhood than the previous nonconforming use, and

      (5)   The new nonconforming use will not increase storm water runoff onto neighboring properties, and

      (6)   The new nonconforming use will be adequately screened with vegetation consistent with Section 1278.05 of this Planning and Zoning Code, in addition to such other screening and landscaping as required by the Commission to minimize the impact of the nonconforming use on the neighborhood, and

      (7)   The new nonconforming use shall have outside storage that is more similar to a permitted use in the zoning district in which it is located than the previous nonconforming use, and

      (8)   The new nonconforming use shall have signs, in terms of color, design and size, that are more similar to a permitted use in the zoning district in which it is located than the previous nonconforming use.

   (c)   Restoration. Nothing in this Zoning Code shall prevent the reconstruction, repairing, rebuilding and continued use of any nonconforming building or structure damaged by fire, collapse, explosion or acts of God, subsequent to the date of this Zoning Code wherein the expense of such work does not exceed fifty percent of the replacement cost of the building or structure at the time such damage occurred. Where damage exceeds fifty percent of the replacement cost of building, the building shall not be reconstructed, repaired or rebuilt, unless it is done in such a manner as to comply as much as is reasonably practicable with this Zoning Code.

   (d)   Construction Approved Prior to Zoning Code. Nothing in this Zoning Code shall prohibit the completion of construction and use of a nonconforming building for which a zoning certificate has been issued prior to the effective date of this Zoning Code, provided that construction is commenced within ninety days after the issuance of such certificate; that construction is carried on diligently and without interruption for a continuous period in excess of thirty days; and that the entire building shall have been completed within two years after the issuance of such zoning certificate.

   (e)   Displacement. No nonconforming use shall be extended to displace a conforming use. (Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01.)

   (f)   Discontinuance or Abandonment. Whenever a nonconforming use has been discontinued for a period of one year or more, such discontinuance shall be considered conclusive evidence of an intention to abandon the nonconforming use. At the end of that one-year period of abandonment, the nonconforming use shall not be re-established, and any further use shall be in conformity with the provisions of this Zoning Code. Planning and Zoning Commission may grant permission to permit the return to a previous nonconforming use for a residential structure whose nonconforming use has been discontinued or abandoned based on length of time not to exceed three (3) years of discontinuance, type of occupancy per district uses and adherence to the property maintenance, building code and zoning code. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall use the 8 standards contained in subsection (b) hereof to determine whether or not to grant such permission.

      (Ord. 2017-063. Passed 7-3-17.)

   In all districts, in connection with every building or part thereof hereafter erected, off-street parking facilities shall be provided as prescribed by this chapter. Parking requirements for a use not specifically mentioned in this code shall be determined by using the most similar and restrictive parking space requirement as specified by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

(Ord. 2001-081. Passed 8-6-01.)

   (a)   Housing.

      (1)   Single-family residential dwelling. One per bedroom plus one per unit.

      (2)   Two-family residential dwelling. One per bedroom plus one per unit.

      (3)   Multifamily residential dwelling. One per bedroom plus one per unit.

      (4)   Planned unit development. The sum of individual uses.

      (5)   Rooming, lodging or boarding house, bed and breakfast, temporary shelters, or tourist home. One per sleeping room plus one per employee.

      (6)   Hotel or motel. One per sleeping room plus one per employee.

      (7)   Family foster homes. One per bedroom plus one per unit.

   (b)   Appurtenant Use. For a passenger transportation agency or terminal, a study shall be done by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

   (c)   Human Services. For a hospital, clinic, family care home, hospice care, nursing or aged home, one per bedroom plus one for each employee on the two largest shifts.

   (d)   Educational or Religious Institutions.

      (1)   Public or parochial school, college, university or institution for higher education. One per employee plus one for every four students for elementary schools. One per employee plus one for every two students for high schools. One per employee plus one for every two students at college, university, or institution of higher education.

      (2)   Church or building for religious worship. One per three seats in the principal auditorium.

      (3)   Public library or museum. One per 500 square feet of gross floor area.

   (e)   Recreation, Entertainment or Amusement.

      (1)   Park or playground. Regulated by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

      (2)   Golf course, except miniature. Four per hole plus employee and other uses.

      (3)   Swimming pool or tennis club. One per each two of maximum occupancy.

      (4)   Athletic field or public recreation building. One per each three of maximum capacity.

      (5)   Health spa or fitness center. One per each two of maximum occupancy.

      (6)   Dance studio. One per each 100 square feet of gross floor area.

      (7)   Club, lodge or fraternal organization. One per each two of maximum occupancy.

      (8)   Assembly hall. One per each two of maximum occupancy.

      (9)   Cinema.   One per three seats.

      (10)   Theater. One per three seats.

      (11)   Skating rink. One per 100 square feet of gross floor area.

      (12)   Bowling alley. Four per alley plus one per employee.

      (13)   YMCA or YWCA. One per three maximum occupancy.

      (14)   Dance hall. One per each two of maximum occupancy.

      (15)   Night club. One per each two of maximum occupancy.

      (16)   Pool hall, excluding electronic games. Two per table plus one per employee.

      (17)   Miniature golf course or batting cages. Two per hole plus two per cage plus one per employee.