West Unity City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 1137
Districts and General Provisions
1137.01 DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED.
The Village of West Unity is hereby divided into districts under four general categories which shall be known as: Open Area Districts, Residential Districts, Business Districts and Industrial Districts.
(a) Open Area Districts.
(1) “S-1" Special: Areas which are suitable for recreation and conservation purposes, and areas subject to periodic flooding.
(Ord. 411. Passed 12-4-75.)
(b) Residential Districts.
(1) “R-1" Low Density Residence: For relatively low density residential development which may or may not have group water and sewerage facilities.
(2) “R-2" Moderate Density Residence: For residential development of moderate density, including multiple dwellings as well as one and two-family residences served by or proposed to be served by group water and sewerage facilities.
(3) "MH" Manufactured/Mobile Home Parks: For all "manufactured home parks" as that term is defined in O.A.C. § 4781-12-01(K).
(Ord. 2022-12. Passed 3-9-23.)
(c) Business Districts
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(1) “C-1" Downtown Business
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For the central business area of the Village in recognition of the traditional development pattern of common walls, development to the property lines and no on-site parking.
(2) “C-2" General Business
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Those areas outside the traditional central commercial area of the Village along major highways or thoroughfares.
(d) Industrial Districts
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(1) “M-1" Light Manufacturing District (M-1)
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The purpose of the M-1 District is to encourage the development of manufacturing and wholesale business establishments which are clean, quiet, and free of hazardous or objectionable elements such as noise, odor, dust, smoke, or glare; operate entirely within enclosed structures and generate little industrial traffic. Research activities are encouraged. This district is further designed to act as a transitional use between heavy manufacturing uses and other less intense business and residential uses.
(2) “M-2" Heavy Manufacturing District (M-2)
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The purpose of the M-2 District is to provide land for the mining, processing, and storage of mineral resources. This district is designed to assure that these resources be properly managed and all land be reclaimed so as not to create a hazard or nuisance which either immediately or in the future adversely affects the health, safety, or general welfare of the community.
(Ord. 411. Passed 12-4-75.)
1137.02 DISTRICT MAP.
(a) The boundaries of the districts are shown upon the map which is made a part of this Zoning Ordinance which map is designated as the “District Map”. The district map and other information shown thereon are a part of this Zoning Ordinance. The district map is properly attested and is on file with the Village Clerk.
(b) No changes of any nature shall be made in the District Map or matter shown thereon except in conformity with the procedures set forth in this ordinance. The Village Clerk shall maintain said map and make the appropriate changes thereto as enacted by the Council.
(c) The District Map, which shall be located in the Office of the Village Clerk shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of land and water area, buildings and other structures.
(Ord. 411. Passed 12-4-75.)
1137.03 DISTRICT BOUNDARIES.
The district boundary lines on said map are intended to follow either centerlines of thoroughfares or railroads or lot lines. In the case of unsubdivided property, the district boundary lines shall be determined by the use of the scale appearing on the District Map or by dimensions.
(Ord. 411. Passed 12-4-75.)