Twinsburg City Zoning Code
TITLE SEVEN
Definitions
1128.01 "A" TERMS.
Accessory Use. A use that is located on the same lot as, and is incidental to or customarily associated with, the Principal Use.
Address. The number, label of an adjoining right-of-way, or combination thereof assigned to a housing unit, piece of land, business establishment, or other structure for the purposes of mail delivery, emergency service access, and similar functions. An address is not considered a Sign.
Adult Day Care. A facility that provides care for the elderly and/or functionally impaired adults in a protective setting for a portion of a twenty-four (24)-hour day.
Automotive Charging Station. The retail use of charging stations for battery-powered vehicles.
Automotive Sales and Rental. A use, typically unenclosed, that primarily displays new or used motor vehicles for sale or rent. This definition does not include Automotive Service, Minor or Automotive Body Repair.
Automotive Service, Major. A business that provides repairs automotive vehicles including but not limited to rebuilding or reconditioning engines, body work, and framework. Such a business may incorporate body repair, welding, vulcanizing, and major painting services among other practices into their provided services.
Automotive Service, Minor. A business that provides minor repairs to automotive vehicles including but not limited to replacement of components, oil change and lubrication, tire service and sales, installation of accessories, and engine repairs. This definition does not include Automotive Body Repair.
Awning. A permanent or temporary structure other than a Canopy (Building-Mounted) that is attached to a Building wall, that is made of flexible material (which can move from the movement of air) stretched over or attached to a frame, and that projects from said wall over a passable sidewalk, driveway, or similar pathway. An awning may be fixed in place without operating parts, or it may be retractable.
(Ord. 68-24. Passed by Electorate 11-7-24.)
1128.02 "B" TERMS.
Brewing or Distilling of Liquors. A use that processes and produces alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine, or spirits through fermentation and/or distillation. This involves fermenting grains, fruits, or other ingredients to create alcoholic beverages like beer or wine, or distilling them to produce spirits like whiskey, vodka, or rum.
Building. A Structure which is permanently affixed to the land, having one or more floors and a roof, being bounded by either open space or lot lines, and used as a shelter or enclosure for humans or animals or an enclosure for personal property or goods. References to "building" shall be construed as if followed by the words "part or parts thereof."
BZBA. Board of Zoning and Building Code Appeals.
(Ord. 68-24. Passed by Electorate 11-7-24.)
1128.03 "C" TERMS.
Canopy, Building-Mounted. A flat cover or shelter constructed of rigid materials that is attached onto or under a supporting framework that is fixed in place to a Building without elements that connect such canopy directly into the ground below.
Canopy, Ground-Mounted. A flat cover or shelter that is directly connected to the ground below on a supporting framework that is fixed in place. A ground-mounted canopy may or may not also be partially attached to a Building.
Car Wash. An establishment for the washing and cleaning of passenger vehicles, recreational vehicles, or other light-duty equipment.
Cemetery. A facility providing care, protection, and supervision for children on a regular basis away from their primary residence for less than twenty-four (24) hours per day.
Child Day Care Center. A facility providing care, protection, and supervision for children on a regular basis away from their primary residence for less than twenty-four (24) hours per day.
Condominium. A building or group of buildings in which units are owned individually and common areas and facilities are owned by all the unit owners on a proportional basis. It is a legal form of ownership and not a specific building style. See O.R.C. Sec. 5311.01.
Civic Use. Uses that provide services towards public education and fellowship including libraries, museums, places for public assembly (other than those defined as Religious Institution or Entertainment Establishment (Non-Adult)), memorials, monuments, and similar types of establishments. This definition does not include School - Primary/Secondary or School - Post-Secondary.
Club or Lodge. A voluntary association of persons organized for cultural, recreational, fraternal, civic, charitable, or similar purpose, but not including an organization engaged primarily in a service or activity customarily conducted as a business.
(Ord. 68-24. Passed by Electorate 11-7-24.)
1128.04 "D" TERMS.
Destination Trailer. A type of recreational vehicle that is specifically designed for extended stays at a particular destination, such as a campground or resort. Unlike traditional recreational vehicles, destination trailers are not intended for frequent travel and are typically designed with amenities like full-sized kitchens and multiple bedrooms to provide a home-like experience for longer-term or semi-permanent stays.
Development. A residential subdivision, apartment complex, office park, commercial project, industrial park, or similar project situated on one or multiple lots with multiple buildings under a common plan with any or all of the following characteristics:
(1) A common or shared identity (e.g., "Town Square Shopping Plaza;" "Homes at The Vineyard");
(2) A commonality of design or appearance; and
(3) A commonality of use.
Drive-Up Service Window. A building opening (window, door, or mechanical device) through which occupants of a motor vehicle receive or obtain a product or service.
Dwelling. A Building or portion thereof used exclusively for residential purposes, including multi-unit, one-unit, and two-unit dwellings. An attached garage shall be considered a part of a dwelling. This term excludes Hotel-Motel, tents, Recreational Vehicles, Destination Trailers, cabins, or boarding or lodging houses. This term includes the following defined categories:
(1) One-Unit Dwelling. A Building designed for or used exclusively for residential purposes with only one Dwelling Unit. Per Ohio Revised Code Sec. 5119.341(A), this definition includes a Residential Facility that provides accommodations and personal care services for one (1) to five (5) unrelated persons, where such use meets applicable Ohio licensing requirements.
(2) Two-Unit Dwelling. A Building or portion thereof design for or used exclusively for residential purposes with two (2) separate housekeeping units.
(3) Multi-Unit Dwelling. A Building or portion thereof designed for or used exclusively for residential purposes with three (3) or more separate housekeeping units. This term includes apartment buildings, Attached one-unit, elderly housing, and buildings where three (3) or more Dwelling Units are attached by common walls or floors within a single Structure. Per Ohio Revised Code Sec. 5119.341(B), this definition includes a Residential Facility that provides accommodations and personal care services for 6 to sixteen (16) unrelated persons, where such use meets applicable Ohio licensing requirements.
(4) Attached One-Unit Dwelling. A Building or portion thereof designed for or used for residential purposes with three (3) to ten (10) separate housekeeping units. This term is exclusive to owner-occupied units and does not include multi-unit dwellings such as apartment buildings. Attached one (1) unit dwellings in the R-5 zone shall mean not more than four (4) single family attached cluster units in building group.
(5) Attached Accessory Dwelling Unit. An accessory dwelling that is within, attached, and immediately abutting the primary dwelling on the lot and that is used for the exclusive independent occupancy of one household. Such an attached dwelling unit shall have a separate exterior entrance and must be subordinate and incidental to the primary dwelling.
(6) Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit. An accessory dwelling that is an independent residential dwelling unit located on the same lot as a detached one-unit dwelling or structure located in the C-1 zone. A detached accessory dwelling unit is smaller than the associated primary structure.
Dwelling Unit. A space comprised of living, dining, and sleeping rooms, storage closets, and the space and equipment for cooking, bathing, and toilet facilities, all used by one household. This term includes modular industrialized units. This term excludes Manufactured Homes that are not permanently sited, Mobile Homes, tents, camping equipment, cabins, Hotels and Motels, Recreational Vehicles, Destination Trailers, or other temporary or transient structures or facilities.
(Ord. 68-24. Passed by Electorate 11-7-24.)
1128.05 "E" TERMS.
Entertainment Establishment (Adult). Any of the following uses: adult bookstore, adult video store, adult cabaret, adult motel, adult motion picture theater, semi-nude model studio, sexual device shop, or sexual encounter center. As applied in this Code, no use shall be classified as an Entertainment Establishment (Adult) by virtue of showing, selling, or renting materials rated NC-17 or R by the Motion Picture Association of America.
Entertainment Establishment (Non-Adult). Uses and establishments providing passive or active activities for the public including movie theaters, Live Performance Theaters, auditoriums, exhibit halls, music, dance, comedy, and karaoke. This definition does not include uses that qualify as Entertainment Establishment (Adult), or as Recreation Use, Indoor.
(Ord. 68-24. Passed by Electorate 11-7-24.)
1128.06 "F" TERMS.
Family. One (1) or more persons occupying a premise and living as a single housekeeping unit, whether or not related to each other by birth or marriage.
(Ord. 68-24. Passed by Electorate 11-7-24.)
1128.07 "G" TERMS.
Gas and Oil Well. A use that extracts petroleum products, natural gas, and/or similar products to the surface for temporary on-site storage. Such a use does not include the processing, refining, or retail sale of gas and oil products.
Gasoline and Fuel Service Station. A facility associated with the sale of gasoline and/or other fuel used in motor vehicles.
Governmental, Municipal, County, State, and Federal Use. A building, lot, or portion thereof which hosts offices or other supportive space for personnel either directly employed or contracted to provide a government administrative function.
Greenhouse. A structure used for cultivating plants that require controlled temperature and humidity.
Group Fitness Instruction. Uses that provide instruction, typically in group settings, for sports, training, and recreation purposes. Such uses include but are not limited to boxing studio, cycling studio, dance studio, personal training studio, pilates studio, and yoga studio. This definition is separate from Service-Oriented Use and Indoor Recreational Use.
(Ord. 68-24. Passed by Electorate 11-7-24.)
1128.08 "H" TERMS.
Helistop. A designated area, typically a small landing pad or platform, designed for helicopters to take off from and land on.
Home Occupation. A use that is accessory and incidental to an associated Dwelling Unit that is operated exclusively by members of the household and that complies with all applicable standards.
Hospital. A facility in which patients or injured persons are given medical, surgical, and/or psychiatric care on an inpatient or outpatient basis, or an institution for the care of contagious or incurable diseases. This definition does not include Office (Medical) or Veterinarian Hospital or Clinic.
Hotel or Motel. A building containing rooms for the temporary accommodation of transients which may provide a variety of rooms for dining, entertainment, exhibition, and convention or sales activities as well as personal services for guests.
(Ord. 68-24. Passed by Electorate 11-7-24.)
1128.09 - "I" TERMS.
Industrial: Light Industry. Industrial uses that may have commercial components and that are generally characterized as having limited on-site retail activity with consequently limited traffic volumes and parking needs. Such uses have low-volume retail sales of merchandise on-site and have limited storage of materials and products and include the following uses (and uses similar to the following):
(1) Carpentry, cabinetry, upholstering, sheet metal fabrication, plumbing, electrical, roofing, painting, HVAC, and similar trade contracting offices.
(2) Dry cleaning and laundry facilities.
(3) Sign construction.
(4) Vehicle decaling and detailing.
(5) Landscaping, extermination, radon detection, and similar contracting offices.
(6) Artisanal workshops (that take place in a building or a tenant space that has less than 15,000 square feet of gross floor area) for custom-made small industry uses, including but not limited to candle making, glass blowing, coffee roasting, and small-scale metal working.
(7) Vocational counseling and placement services.
(8) Greenhouse or Nursery as a principal use.
Industrial: Medium Industry. Uses that are engaged in the warehousing, packaging, repackaging, and fabrication of products by physically assembling solid parts and/or using mechanical reshaping; and uses that are engaged in the sale, rental, or repair of bulk items or large equipment. This definition includes the following uses (and uses similar to the following):
(1) Automobile, truck, trailer, and equipment sales, rental, service, and storage of new and used equipment.
(2) Casting of lightweight nonferrous metals.
(3) Cold storage plant/creamery and bottling plant.
(4) Food and goods distribution warehousing and storage.
(5) Governmental storage garage and yards.
(6) Manufacture, compounding, processing, and assembling of products.
(7) Musical instruments, toys, novelties, rubber or metal stamps, and other small rubber products.
(8) Printing, publishing, and allied industries.
(9) Professional, scientific, or control instruments and research laboratories.
(10) Repair services for machinery and equipment.
(11) Self-service mini-storage facility (also referred to as "self-storage").
(12) Special trade contractors, building materials, and wholesalers.
(13) Refrigerated and general storage.
(14) Wholesale establishments.
Industrial: Heavy Industry. Uses that are engaged in the manufacturing, assembly, or processing of chemicals, animal products, and metals - the activities of which are likely to negatively affect the health, safety, and welfare of nearby Dwellings. Such uses may involve processes of transformation by way of heating, chilling, adding a liquid, adding a coating, or chemical or biochemical reaction or alteration. This definition includes the following uses (and uses similar to the following):
(1) Automotive assembly.
(2) Bag, carpet, and rug cleaning.
(3) Blacksmith, welding, or other metal working shop.
(4) Boiler shops, machine shops, structural steel fabricating shops, railway car or locomotive shops, and metal working shops employing reciprocating hammers and presses.
(5) Brewing and/or distilling.
(6) Cooperage works.
(7) Enameling, lacquering, or japanning.
(8) Forge or foundry works.
(9) Foundry, or electric foundry not causing noxious fumes or odors.
(10) Fuel warehousing and distribution, but excluding bulk storage and distribution of coal and coke.
(11) Ice manufacturing
(12) Laundry, cleaning, and dyeing plant.
(13) Meat packing but not slaughtering of animals or stockyards.
(14) Pottery and figurines manufacturing.
(15) Sandblasting or cutting.
(16) Wire or rod drawing, nut screw, or bolt manufacturing.
(Ord. 68-24. Passed by Electorate 11-7-24.)
1128.10 "J" TERMS.
[Reserved]
(Ord. 68-24. Passed by Electorate 11-7-24.)
1128.11 "K" TERMS.
Kennel. A building or structure used to board or care for dogs, cats, domestic animals, or exotic pets. (Ord. 68-24. Passed by Electorate 11-7-24.)
1128.12 "L" TERMS.
Life Care Facility. A category of institutional residential facilities that includes Nursing Home, assisted care living facility, memory care facility, respite care, and similar institutional residential facilities.
Live Performance Theater. An indoor facility that has an audience viewing hall or room and a performance area or stage for the presentation of live performances by live actors to a live audience in a theater setting. Theater performances may include but are not limited to, the presentation of music, dance, plays, poetry readings, and speeches, other than those performances that qualify as Entertainment Establishment (Adult).
Lot. A parcel of land for the purpose of sale, lease, separate use, or ownership either existing or proposed and described on a subdivision plat, survey map, or by metes and bounds on a deed. This definition includes the following types of lots, an example of which is shown in Figure 1128.12-A: Example Lot Types:
(1) Corner Lot. A lot located at the intersection of two (2) or more streets.
(2) Double Frontage Lot. A lot other than a Corner Lot with frontage or Front Lot Lines on more than 1 street. A double frontage lot may also be referred to as a through lot.
(3) Interior Lot. A lot other than a Corner Lot with only one Front Lot Line along a right-of-way.
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Lot Line. The boundary of a lot which separates it from adjoining lots, public land, private land, common, public, or private open spaces, and public or private roads. This definition includes the following types of lot lines, an example of which is shown in Figure 1128.12-B: Example Lot Line Types:
(1) Front Lot Line. The boundary of a lot which abuts a public or private right-of-way. In the case of a Double Frontage Lot, each lot line abutting a right-of-way is classified as a front lot line. In the case of a Corner Lot, the front lot line is the shortest complete lot line abutting a right-of-way. Where there are two (2) or more lot lines of the same distance abutting a right-of-way, the front lot line shall be designated by the Engineer.
(2) Rear Lot Line. The boundary of a lot which is parallel or within forty-five (45) degrees of being parallel to the front lot line.
(3) Side Lot Line. Any boundary of a lot which is neither a Front Lot Line nor a Rear Lot Line.
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(Ord. 68-24. Passed by Electorate 11-7-24.)
1128.13 "M" TERMS.
Manufactured Homes. A Structure, transportable in one or more sections, which is built on a permanent chassis and is designed for use with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required Utility Facilities. This term excludes Recreational Vehicles. For the purposes of this Code, this definition includes manufactured homes and mobile homes as defined in Chapter 3733 of the Ohio Revised Code.
Marijuana. Shall be as defined within Ohio Revised Code Section 3719.01, as may be amended. As of the enactment of this Code, that definition is as follows: "'Marihuana' means all parts of a plant of the genus cannabis, whether growing or not; the seeds of a plant of that type; the resin extracted from a part of a plant of that type; and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of a plant of that type or of its seeds or resin. 'Marihuana' does not include the mature stalks of the plant, fiber produced from the stalks, oils or cake made from the seeds of the plant, or any other compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the mature stalks, except the resin extracted from the mature stalks, fiber, oil or cake, or the sterilized seed of the plant that is incapable of germination. 'Marihuana' does not include 'hemp' or a 'hemp product' as those terms are defined in section 928.01 of the [Ohio] Revised Code."
Marijuana Cultivation. An establishment that plants, grows, tends to, and/or facilitates the harvesting of Marijuana.
Marijuana Dispensary. An establishment that sells, disposes of, delivers, gives away, or allows a person to leave the premises with Marijuana.
Marijuana Processing. An establishment that turns harvested Marijuana into products prepared for human use and consumption.
Medical Marijuana. Shall be as defined within Ohio Revised Code Section 3796.01(A)(2), as may be amended. As of the enactment of this Code, that definition is as follows: "'Medical marijuana' means marijuana that is cultivated, processed, dispensed, tested, possessed, or used for a medical purpose."
Microbrewery or Microdistillery. An establishment where alcoholic beverages are manufactured, and where such beverages may be consumed on-premises. The term may include a Tavern when such uses are operated in conjunction with the manufacturing of alcoholic beverages. This term applies only to the manufacturing capacity of 20,000 barrels per year or less; a manufacturing capacity of more than 20,000 barrels per year constitutes a Heavy Industry use.
Mobile Homes. A self-propelled or non-self-propelled vehicle designed in a manner to permit the use and occupancy thereof for human habitation, whether or not resting on wheels, jacks, or other foundations.
Monument Sale and Display. A use focused on the sale and showcasing of tombstones, markers, and gravestones intended for use in cemeteries and memorial spaces. This encompasses the presentation and exhibition of these monuments outdoors, often at a dedicated facility or showroom, where customers can view and select from a variety of designs and materials.
Mortuary or Funeral Home. A use that provides services for the care, preparation, and disposition of deceased humans.
(Ord. 68-24. Passed by Electorate 11-7-24.)
1128.14 "N" TERMS.
Nacelle. The encasement which houses the generating components, gear box, drive tram, and other equipment associated with a Wind Energy Turbine (WET).
Nursery. Land or greenhouses used to raise flowers, shrubs, trees, and/or plants for sale.
Nursing Home. An institution, residence, or facility that provides, for a period of more than twenty-four (24) hours, accommodations to three (3) or more individuals who are dependent upon the services of others, including the aged, infirm, chronically ill, or incurably ill. This use may include accessory physical rehabilitation facilities. This use does not include uses that meet the definition of Hospital or Office (Medical).
(Ord. 68-24. Passed by Electorate 11-7-24.)
1128.15 "O" TERMS.
Off-Street Parking Lot or Garage. An open or enclosed area, other than a street, which is used for the temporary storage of motor vehicles.
Office (Medical). Establishments other than Office (Non-Medical) providing professional and/or licensed services including the dispensing of medicinal supplies (including prescription drugs and medical marijuana); the provision of counseling and therapy; urgent care facilities; body art studios (including tattoo studios); health spas; and clinics for dentists, physicians, specialists, chiropractors, acupuncture, physical therapy (including massage), and similar human-health-related service providers. This definition does not include Life Care Facility, Nursing Home, Hospital, or Veterinarian Hospital or Clinic.
Office (Non-Medical). Establishments other than Office (Medical) providing executive, management, administrative, or professional services including, but not limited to, real estate, architecture, legal, travel, employment, advertising, design, engineering, accounting, insurance, photography, recording, and similar uses.
Outside Storage. An outdoor area used for the long-term storage (more than twenty-four (24) hours) of any goods, material, merchandise, or equipment.
(Ord. 68-24. Passed by Electorate 11-7-24.)
1128.16 "P" TERMS.
Passenger Transportation Agency and Terminal. A facility that serves as a hub for various passenger transportation services. Such a use typically encompasses waiting areas for travelers, loading zones for passengers and their cargo, and administrative offices that facilitate the agency's operation.
Pet Crematory. A crematory providing loss services exclusively for pets.
Pet Grooming. The hygienic care and cleaning of pets to maintain their health and physical appearance.
Principal Use. The main use or uses operated on a property or located within a building, or within a portion of a building, not including accessory uses.
Public Entrance. An exterior entrance that allows public pedestrian access into or out of a Building or a tenant space within a building. Public entrances into the same tenant space that are within twenty-five (25) feet of each other (as measured in a straight line from the leading edges of the framework surrounding such doorways) shall not be considered separate entrances for the purpose of this Code. This definition does not include emergency-only exterior doorways, employee-only doorways, entrances into dwelling units, or garage doors.
(Ord. 68-24. Passed by Electorate 11-7-24.)
1128.17 "Q" TERMS.
[Reserved]
(Ord. 68-24. Passed by Electorate 11-7-24.)
1128.18 "R" TERMS.
Radio and Television Broadcasting Station. A facility dedicated to transmitting audio and visual content to the public via radio waves or television signals. It encompasses broadcasting equipment located indoors, such as studios and control rooms, as well as exterior equipment like towers, antennae, radar systems, and satellite dishes that facilitate signal transmission. Additionally, such a facility may have outdoor storage areas for commercial vans, recording equipment, and other related assets essential for the production and distribution of radio and television programming.
Recreation Use, Indoor. Uses that provide for recreational activities inside of a building, including but not limited to bowling, skating, laser tag, trampoline facility, and racquetball, pickleball, and other court games. This definition does not include uses that qualify as Entertainment Establishment (Non-Adult).
Recreation Use, Outdoor. Uses that provide primarily for active and passive recreational activities outdoors, typically in park-like settings, including but not limited to picnics, birding, sledding, skating, baseball, golf, tennis, basketball, pickleball, and other court games.
Recreational Vehicle. A vehicle which is:
(1) Built on a single chassis;
(2) 400 square feet or less when measured at the largest horizontal projection;
(3) Designed to be self-propelled or towed; and
(4) Designed primarily not for use as a permanent dwelling but as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal use.
Religious Institution. An establishment where people assemble for religious, philosophical, or cultural purposes. Such establishments include but are not limited to churches, mosques, synagogues, and temples.
Residential Facility. A publicly or privately operated home or facility that falls into one of the following categories:
(1) Residential Facility - Class One. Facilities that provide accommodations, supervision, personal care services, and mental health services for one (1) or more unrelated adults with mental illness or one or more unrelated children or adolescents with severe emotional disturbances.
(2) Residential Facility - Class Two. Facilities that provide accommodations, supervision, and personal care services to any of the following: (a) one (1) or two (2) unrelated persons with mental illness; (b) one (1) or two (2) unrelated adults who are receiving payments under the residential state supplement program; or (c) three (3) to sixteen (16) unrelated adults.
(3) Residential Facility - Class Three. Facilities that provide sleeping and living space, meals or meal preparation, laundry services, housekeeping services, or combination thereof for five (5) or more unrelated adults with mental illness.
Restaurant. An establishment in which the principal use is the preparation and sale of food and beverages for consumption on the premises. Prepared food may be carried out for consumption off-premises. This use includes fast food eating establishments. This use is separately defined from Drive-Up Service Windows.
Retail Outside Sale. The sale of retail goods in primarily unenclosed spaces including Greenhouses and Nursery uses. This definition excludes outside dining areas.
Retail Sale (Perishable Goods). The sale of perishable retail goods such as food and plants in primarily enclosed spaces. Such types of uses include but are not limited to delicatessens, grocery stores, Restaurants, and associated outdoor dining areas. This use is separately defined from Retail Outside Sale, Microbrewery or Microdistillery, and Vape/CBD Sales.
Retail Sale (Non-Perishable Goods). The sale of non-perishable retail goods including but not limited to antiques, art, appliances, automotive parts, books, clothing, furniture, hardware, jewelry, shoes, sporting goods, and other general merchandise.
(Ord. 68-24. Passed by Electorate 11-7-24.)
1128.19 "S" TERMS.
School - Primary/Secondary. An educational establishment for children ranging from kindergarten through 12th grade. Such establishments include elementary, middle, and high schools.
School - Post-Secondary. An educational establishment for continued education following the 12th grade. Such establishments include, but are not limited to, college, university, seminary, and comparable advanced or continuing education facilities. This definition does not include gyms or sports instruction or Vocational Schools.
School - Vocational. An educational establishment for specialized instructional training that employs machinery and/or specialized tools as a means of instruction. Such establishments may be referred to as vocational schools, trade schools, business schools, and technical schools. Examples of such schools include but are not limited to welding school, barbering school, and similar establishments that prepare students and trainees to work in licensed or unlicensed trades. This use is defined separately from Post-Secondary Schools.
Self-Storage Facility. A building or group of buildings divided into separate compartments with controlled access and leased to customers for self-service storage of property. Such use may also be referred to as a mini-warehouse or ministorage facility.
Service-Oriented Use. Uses that provide non-medical services that are generally needed on a recurring basis, and generally require one-to-one interaction between the proprietor or employee and the customer over the course of providing the service. Such uses include group instruction other than School - Primary/Secondary or School - Post-Secondary. Businesses that meet this definition include but are not limited to barber and beauty shops, dry cleaning and laundry facilities, household appliance repair, nail salon, Pet Grooming, shoe repair, tailor/dressmaker, and tool and appliance rental. This definition does not include Group Fitness Instruction uses or Kennel uses.
Service Structure. Non-occupiable elements of a building, a building's supportive systems, and/or infrastructure including, but not limited to, loading bocks, storage tanks, electrical transformers, utility vaults that extend above ground, cooling towers, dumpsters, rooftop air conditioning units, and similar equipment or elements providing service to a building or a site.
Sewage Disposal Plant. A facility designed to treat and manage wastewater and sewage from homes, businesses, and industries.
Sign. Any words, lettering, parts of letters, figures, numerals, phrases, sentences, emblems, devices, structures, costumes, designs, trade names, or trademarks by which anything is made known (all or any of which are sometimes referred to as "copy") and that are visible from any public street or adjacent lot. A sign includes the sign structure and the sign face on which any copy is displayed. Separate types of signs are defined, with examples illustrated, in Section 1116.03, Table 1116.03-A: Sign Types Overview.
Solar Energy System. A device used to capture the sun's radiation and transform it into usable heat, usually consisting of a solar collector, a transfer system, a storage system, and a control system. This definition includes the following:
(1) Building-Integrated Photovoltaic System. A photovoltaic system that is integrated into a building's exterior envelope - such as solar roof tiles, solar windows, or solar façades - and serving both structural and energy-generation purposes.
(2) Photovoltaic System. A solar energy system that converts sunlight directly into electricity by using solar panels. Such solar panels can be mounted to buildings (building-mounted) or mounted directly onto the ground (ground-mounted).
(3) Solar Farm. A utility-scale solar installation of ground-mounted photovoltaic arrays that generate a significant amount of energy primarily for use and distribution to lots other than the lot on which the installation is installed.
(4) Solar Water Heating System. A solar energy system that uses solar thermal collectors to absorb sunlight and heat water for functional uses including cooking and cleaning. Such systems can be mounted to buildings (building-mounted) or mounted directly onto the ground (ground-mounted).
Steam Plant. A facility that generates steam as a source of energy, typically by heating water using fossil fuels or other heat sources.
Structure. A combination of materials to form a construction for use, installed on, above, or below the surface of land or water.
(Ord. 68-24. Passed by Electorate 11-7-24.)
1128.20 "T" TERMS.
Tavern, Bar, and Pub. A building where liquors are sold to be consumed on the premises and where food may or may not be served or sold.
Telecommunication Tower. Any freestanding structure, or any structure to be attached to a building or other structure, that has or is proposed to have attached to it any radio frequency transmission or reception equipment. This definition excludes framing and/or support structures for satellite dishes under four (4) feet in diameter and excludes framing and/or support structures for antennas that are not collectively taller than ten (10) feet.
Tree Topping. The practice of disfiguring trees through severe cutting of limbs to stubs larger than 3 inches in diameter within the tree's crown, typically removing the tree's canopy.
(Ord. 68-24. Passed by Electorate 11-7-24.)
1128.21 "U" TERMS.
Utility Facilities. Infrastructure that serves the general community, that may or may not be maintained or regulated by a public or municipal entity, and that may or may not have on-site personnel. Such uses include, but are not limited to, electric current generation and distribution, water treatment and distribution, sewage collection and treatment, public transportation, and public communications equipment.
(Ord. 68-24. Passed by Electorate 11-7-24.)
1128.22 "V" TERMS.
Vape/CBD Sales. The sale of electronic vaporizers (vape devices) and products containing cannabidiol (CBD), typically found in the form of oils, e-liquids, or other consumables. This use is separately defined from Retail Sale (Perishable Goods).
Vehicular Entrance. A driveway or curb cut that affords access by vehicle into a Development.
Veterinarian Hospital or Clinic. An animal hospital or clinic that provides medical care for large or livestock animals and small animals or pets, including but not limited to horses, cows, sheep, goats, chickens, pigs, dogs, cats, and birds.
(Ord. 68-24. Passed by Electorate 11-7-24.)
1128.23 "W" TERMS.
Wind Energy Turbine (WET). Any structure-mounted wind energy conversion system that converts wind energy into electricity using a wind-powered generator, including the base, nacelle, rotor, tower, blades, vane, shroud, pad, foundation, wire, inverter, batteries, and transformer, if any. This definition includes the following types of wind turbines:
(1) Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine (HAWT). A type of wind turbine where the main rotor shaft is set horizontally and driven by rotor blades which drive the shaft and electrical generator that is typically located at the top of a tower.
(2) Large Wind Energy Turbine (LWET). A tower-mounted wind turbine that has a nameplate capacity above 250 kilowatts, typically supplying electricity to off-site customers.
(3) Medium Wind Energy Turbine (MWET). A tower-mounted wind turbine that has a nameplate capacity of no greater than 250 kilowatts.
(4) Small Structure-Mounted Wind Energy Turbine (SSMWET). A wind turbine that is attached to a structure's roof, walls, or other elevated surface and that has a nameplate capacity of not greater than ten (10) kilowatts.
(5) Small Tower-Mounted Wind Energy Turbine (STMWET). A tower-mounted wind turbine that has a nameplate capacity of not greater than thirty (30) kilowatts.
(Ord. 68-24. Passed by Electorate 11-7-24.)
1128.24 "X" TERMS.
[Reserved]
(Ord. 68-24. Passed by Electorate 11-7-24.)
1128.25 "Y" TERMS.
[Reserved]
(Ord. 68-24. Passed by Electorate 11-7-24.)
1128.26 - "Z" TERMS.
Zoning Administrator - Zoning Administrator shall mean the person(s) designated by the Mayor.
Zones. A section or sections of the City of Twinsburg for which regulations uniformly govern the use and development of land, as delineated on the official Zoning Map. This definition includes the following categories:
(1) Commercial Zones. A collective reference to the C-1, C-2, C-3, PUD and DWTN zones and districts.
(2) Industrial Zones. A collective reference to the I-1 and I-M zones.
(3) Nonresidential Zones and Districts. A collective reference to the PF, C-1, C-2, C-3, DWTN, I-1, I-M, and FD zones and districts.
(4) Residential Zones. A collective reference to the R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, R-6, R-7, and PUD zones and districts.
Zoning Administrator. The person(s) designated by the Mayor.
Zoning Map. The officially adopted map that indicates the boundaries of Zones and Districts. (Ord. 68-24. Passed by Electorate 11-7-24.)
EXHIBIT A - ZONING MAP
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CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF TWINSBURG