(A)   The UR District is established to provide for the continuance of single-family housing within the older portions of the city, and to allow for expansion of such uses at densities consistent with existing development, thereby encouraging private reinvestment and revitalization in such areas, and increasing the diversity of housing choice while maintaining adequate development standards.

   (B)   It is recognized that property in the UR District is located in the older areas of the city, and that such areas are likely to be characterized by mixed patterns of land use. Many of these mixed uses are the result of past development practices and might not be allowed under the current provisions of this UR District. It is the intent of this chapter, and this district in particular, to protect and preserve the basic property rights of such existing nonconforming uses. Specific provisions are made for the continuance, substitution and extension of such use, pursuant to §§ 153.120 through 153.126 and R.C. § 713.15.

   (C)   The district can also be used to allow for new development in outlying areas of the city by meeting standards intended to promote the historic neighborhood character of such new development.

(2003 Code, § 153.220) (Ord. 3459, § 15.01, passed 3-7-2002)

   (A)   One-family detached dwellings.

   (B)   Public parks, playgrounds and open space.

(2003 Code, § 153.221) (Ord. 3459, § 15.02, passed 3-7-2002) Penalty, see § 153.999

   (A)   Accessory buildings or structures customarily associated with single-family residential use, including detached garages or carports, tool or garden sheds, playhouses swimming pools and tennis courts and similar facilities for primary use by occupants of the principal use of the property on which the facility is located, subject to the requirements of this chapter.

   (B)   Home occupations, subject to the requirements of § 153.391.

(2003 Code, § 153.222) (Ord. 3459, § 15.03, passed 3-7-2002) Penalty, see § 153.999

   (A)   Churches and similar places of public assembly, provided the seating capacity of the assembly space is not more than 300 persons.

   (B)   Day care centers and schools associated with conditionally permitted churches.

   (C)   Two- and three-family dwellings, subject to the development standards of the AR District.

   (D)   Bed and breakfast establishments, subject to the following standards:

      (1)   Structures shall maintain the appearance of a single-family residence and be compatible with surrounding residences, in size and scale;

      (2)   The owner-operator of the establishment must be a full-time resident of the premises;

      (3)   Lighting shall be limited to those types customarily found in residential neighborhoods. Any lights shall be arranged so as not to shine on adjacent properties;

      (4)   Exterior signage shall be limited to a single nameplate not more than two square feet in size. No signs shall be internally illuminated;

      (5)   Not more than one person shall be employed that is not a resident of the dwelling; and

      (6)   Accommodations shall be provided for not more than four guest rooms and not more than eight guests.

(2003 Code, § 153.223) (Ord. 3459, § 15.04, passed 3-7-2002) Penalty, see § 153.999

   (A)   Minimum lot area: 5,000 square feet.

   (B)   Minimum lot width: 50 feet of lot width with frontage on a publicly dedicated, improved street or highway.

   (C)   Minimum front yard depth: 20 feet, or the distance of the most proximate existing principal structures on the same side of the street and facing thereon within the same block, whichever is less.

   (D)   Minimum side yard depth: five feet.

   (E)   Minimum rear yard depth: 15% of lot depth, but not less than 20 feet.

   (F)   Maximum building height: 35 feet.

   (G)   Minimum ground floor area: 850 square feet.

   (H)   Additional requirements for new lots developed in the UR District: presently undeveloped areas outside the older portion of the city may be developed in the UR District, subject to the following regulations.

(Ord. 2020-02, passed 2-20-2020) Penalty, see § 153.999