Richfield City Zoning Code

The following provisions are provided to allow the review of those uses that are identified as a Permitted Use (identified herein as "P" Use) in the Table of Uses herein. The nature and proposed location of a Permitted (P) Use may be such that certain uses and location requirements may be necessary to protect adjacent properties and the general health, safety, and welfare of the City.

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Ord. 2024-6, 4/23/2024

The Zoning Administrator is hereby authorized to act as the Land Use Authority to review and render a decision approving, approving with requirements, or denying requests to establish a P Use.

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Ord. 2024-6, 4/23/2024

Uses identified as a P Use in the Table of Uses herein, may be approved by the Zoning Administrator, with or without requirements, with findings that the use will be conducted in compliance with all requirements of this Chapter and Ordinance.

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Ord. 2024-6, 4/23/2024

When applicable, the Zoning Administrator shall review P Uses and determine, from the materials presented by the Applicant, the proposed P Use complies with the following:

1. The proposed use is an allowed P Use within the Zoning District.
2. The proposed P Use and the accompanying site plan complies with all requirements of the Zoning District and 17.15, as applicable, including minimum area, front, rear and side-yard setbacks, building and structure heights, and all other requirements applicable in the Zoning District.
3. Complies with all applicable dedication requirements of the City and provides all necessary infrastructure, as required.

HISTORY:

Ord. 2024-6, 4/23/2024

1. If the Zoning Administrator finds that the P Use complies with all the requirements of this Ordinance, as adopted, and all other Land Use Ordinances and requirements of the City, as applicable, the use shall be approved.
2. If the Zoning Administrator finds that the P Use does not comply with all the requirements of this Ordinance as adopted, and all other Land Use Ordinances and requirements of the City, as applicable, the use shall be denied and no approval, permit, or license shall be issued by the Zoning Administrator, or other City Official, including a Building Permit or Business License.

HISTORY:

Ord. 2024-6, 4/23/2024

The approval of a P Use by the Zoning Administrator shall authorize the establishment of the approve P Use, subject to any requirements of approval. The approval shall not be deemed an approval of any other application, permit, or license.

HISTORY:

Ord. 2024-6, 4/23/2024

Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Zoning Administrator regarding a P Use may appeal such decision as provided by 17.21 herein.

HISTORY:

Ord. 2024-6, 4/23/2024

1. A P Use approved in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter may be revoked by the Zoning Administrator if any of the following apply:
2. One (1) or more of the requirements of approval have not been met.
3. The approval was obtained in a fraudulent manner.
4. The use for which the approval was granted has now ceased for at least six (6) consecutive calendar months.
5. The approval is used to violate any law or ordinance.
6. The Zoning Administrator shall notify by certified mail of any violation of approval. If no attempt to correct the violation is made within ten (10) calendar days after notification, the P Use approval may be revoked by the Zoning Administrator.

HISTORY:

Ord. 2024-6, 4/23/2024

The continuing validity of a P Use approval is conditioned upon the Applicant proceeding after approval to implement the approval with reasonable diligence. For the purpose of this Ordinance, and this requirement, the approval of a P Use shall be effective for a period of one hundred eighty (180) calendar days, at the end of which time the Applicant shall have proceeded to implement the P Use approval. If the approval is not commenced within one hundred eighty (180) calendar days from the date of approval by the Zoning Administrator the approval shall expire and shall be rendered void.

HISTORY:

Ord. 2024-6, 4/23/2024