The purpose of the Office-Institutional District (OI) is to encourage and provide for the orderly development of office and institutional uses with a view to their unique demands for traffic accessibility. This District will often serve as a compatible buffer between residential and commercial use areas

(Ord. 81-48. Passed 7-7-81.)

      (1)   Administrative and business offices not carrying on retail trade with the public and having no stock of goods maintained for sale to customers, including:

         A.   Banks, credit and other financial institutions having no drive-in facilities.

         B.   Brokers and dealers in securities, investments and commodities and associated services.

         C.   Insurance agents and brokers, and associated services.

         D.   Real estate sales and associated services.

      (2)   Professional offices engaged in providing services to the general public, including:

         A.   Medical and medical-related activities, but not including veterinary offices or animal hospitals.

         B.   Other health and allied medical facilities.

         C.   Legal, engineering and architectural services.

         D.   Accounting, auditing and other bookkeeping services.

         E.   Other professional services not specifically listed as permitted uses in other districts.

      (3)   Institutions providing social, cultural, educational, and health services to member agencies, organizations and individuals, or to the general public, including:

         A.   Hospitals.

         B.   Elementary and secondary schools.

         C.   Colleges, universities, professional schools, junior colleges and art galleries.

         D.   Library, museums and art galleries.

         E.   Religious organizations.

         F.   Pre-schools and child-care centers.

      (4)   Organizations and associations organized for the promotion of membership interests to include:

         A.   Business and professional associations and organizations.

         B.   Labor unions and similar labor organizations.

         C.   Civic, social and fraternal associations.

         D.   Political, charitable and other nonprofit membership associations.

      (5)   Public use facilities.

      (1)   Funeral homes and related facilities.

      (2)   Veterinary offices and animal hospitals. (Section 1155.04(e))

      (3)   Restaurants and eating places not as a free-standing use, but occupying space within an office building. Drive-in or fast food operations are not permitted in this district.

      (4)   Multiple family dwellings. (Section 1155.04(b))

      (5)   Banks, credit and other financial agencies with drive-in facilities. (Section 1155.04(d))

      (6)   Nursing homes, senior and disabled housing, senior and disabled independent housing. (Section 1155.04(c))

      (7)   Public service facilities. (Section 1155.04(f))

      (8)   Farmer's markets associated with uses listed in Section 1155.02(a)(3) and (4).

      (9)   Christmas tree lots and pumpkin sales associated with uses listed in Section 1155.02(a)(3) and (4).

      (10)   Hotels.

(Ord. 00-15. Passed 5-2-00; Ord. 2011-13. Passed 3-15-11; Ord. 2015-21B. Passed 6-16-15.)

   (a)   Permitted uses within the Office-Institutional District (OI) shall conform to the following standards. Conditional uses shall also conform to these standards and, where applicable, to the Supplementary Standards for Conditional Use in Section 1155.04. In the event of a conflict between the development standards in Sections 1155.03 and 1155.04 the more specific Supplemental Conditional Use Standards of Section 1155.04 are to be used.

   (b)   Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Certificate for development in the Office Institutional District (OI) a site plan review as defined in Chapter 1108 is required.

   (c)   Lot Requirements in the Office-Institutional District are: Prior to determining setbacks, refer to Section 1173.06(a). If a bufferyard is required and the minimum setback is less than the appropriate bufferyard width, then the setback shall be equal to the bufferyard width. If a bufferyard is required and the minimum setback is greater than the appropriate bufferyard width, then the setback shall be equal to the required setback.

      (1)   Minimum lot area: One-half (1/2) acre plus additionally sufficient area to accommodate building and pavement setbacks, landscaping, parking and circulation requirements.

      (2)   Minimum lot width: None, except that all lots must abut a public street and have adequate width to meet the parking and yard space requirements.

      (3)   Minimum front yard: Thirty feet. Forty feet on arterial streets. Pavement areas shall be at least ten feet from the right-of-way.

      (4)   Minimum side yard: For structures, fifteen feet. For pavement areas, ten feet.

      (5)   Minimum rear yard: For structures, fifteen feet, twenty feet when abutting residential districts. For pavement areas, ten feet.

      (6)   Maximum lot coverage: All impervious surface area including building, parking, etc. shall not cover more than 70% of the site.

      (7)   Parking areas shall be no closer to main structures than ten feet.

   (d)   Building Requirements in the Office-Institutional District are: Maximum height: Thirty-five feet; fifty feet if structures have freeway orientation and the property lies within 150 feet of a freeway right-of-way.

   (e)   Site Development Requirements in the Office-Institutional District are:

      (1)   All applicable subdivision regulations, sign regulations, as well as parking and landscaping regulations of this Zoning Ordinance must be satisfied.

      (2)   Parking accommodations and loading areas shall be provided pursuant to a layout plan designed by the owner of the land to be developed, conforming to Chapter 1171, and showing traffic movement, ingress and egress, traffic control points, the number and size of parking spaces, and service areas. In addition, the expected peak hour traffic volume for employees, members of the public and deliveries shall be described by test.

      (3)   Provision for storm drainage shall be adequate to protect the public and owners of surrounding land.

      (4)   Trash and litter shall be controlled, and stored in container systems which are located and enclosed in a manner to screen them from view from all sides.

      (5)   All service and delivery shall be at the rear of structures; provided, however, that under hardship conditions provisions may be made for service and delivery at the side of structures.

      (6)   Parking, Loading, Access and Circulation Requirements for uses permitted in this district are set forth in Chapter 1171.

      (7)   Landscaping and Screening Requirements for uses permitted in this district are set forth in Chapter 1173.

      (8)   Signage Requirements for uses permitted in this district are set forth in Chapter 1181.

      (9)   Lighting Requirements for uses permitted in this district are set forth as follows:

         A.   All exterior lighting shall be designed to direct light downwardly, i.e. cut off type fixtures.

         B.   All lights shall be arranged to reflect light away from any street or adjacent property.

         C.   Direct or indirect glare into the eyes of motorists or pedestrians shall be avoided.

         D.   All types of parking, pedestrian and other exterior lighting shall be on poles or wall mounted cutoff fixtures and shall be from the same type and style.

         E.   Cutoff type landscape and building uplighting shall be permitted.

         F.   All building illuminations shall be from concealed sources.

         G.   Parking lot lighting shall be no higher than 28'.

         H.   No colored or flashing lights shall be used to light the exterior of buildings.

(Ord. 92-24. Passed 6-16-92.)

   All conditional uses shall meet the minimum requirements established by Section 1155.03 unless modified by this section:

         G.   Parking areas shall be no closer to main structures than ten feet.

         H.   Minimum lot area per dwelling unit shall be calculated on the basis of 1,450 square feet for nursing homes and senior and disabled housing. For senior and disabled independent housing, minimum lot area per dwelling unit shall be calculated on the basis of 5,455 square feet and may be reduced to 1,450 square feet with approval of the Planning Commission if the proposed development fully complies with the requirements of Section 1155.04. For nursing homes and senior and disabled housing, minimum lot area per unit may be varied by Planning Commission based upon the merits of the site development plan submitted. The Commission shall consider the factors established by the Site Development Plan, the dwelling unit size and mix, the site configuration and the development incentives set forth in Section 1135.03(c)(3)A., B. and C.

         B.   Accessory buildings have the same yard requirements as main building.

         D.   Housing shall be specifically designed for senior and disabled citizens and include facilities generally associated with the needs and interests of aged persons. Access to these facilities and common and public use areas shall be provided in accordance with the "Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines" (FHAG) as prescribed in R.C. § 3781.1.111.

         E.   Any facility containing two or more stories shall contain elevator access to all dwelling units above the first floor.

         A.   All applicable subdivision regulations, sign regulations, as well as parking and landscaping regulations of this Zoning Ordinance must be satisfied. The location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the facility will be compatible with and not adversely affect the livability or appropriate development of abutting properties and the surrounding neighborhood, with consideration to be given to harmony in scale, bulk, coverage, and density; to harmful effect, if any, upon desirable neighborhood character.

         B.   Parking accommodations and loading areas shall be provided pursuant to a layout plan designed by the owner of the land to be developed, conforming to Chapter 1171 and showing traffic movement, ingress and egress, traffic control points, the number and size of parking spaces and service areas. In addition, the expected peak hour traffic volume for employees, members of the public and deliveries shall be described by text. The facility shall not adversely affect the generation of traffic and the capacity of surrounding streets.

         C.   Provision for storm drainage shall be adequate to protect the public and owners of surrounding land and meet the City's requirements for Storm Water Management.

         D.   Trash and litter shall be controlled and stored in container systems which are located and enclosed in a manner to screen them from view.

         E.   Provision shall be made for an emergency medical service drive or zone.

         F.   Units are to be within reasonable walking distance, generally within two blocks, of major traffic arteries, shopping, community facilities, and other daily activities. If this requirement cannot be met, daily service by shuttle bus for residents to these activities must be available.

         G.   The owner shall file with the Franklin or Delaware Count Recorder a covenant, approved as to form by the City Attorney, in which said owner shall covenant on behalf of themselves, their heirs, executors, and assigns not to use the property for any other use than nursing homes, senior and disabled housing or senior and disabled independent housing, unless the use complies with all requirements of the Planning and Zoning Code. Required compliance includes, but is not limited to, density, unit sizes, parking, and setbacks.

         H.   In addition to the requirements for any site plan, a plan for nursing homes, senior and disabled housing and senior and disabled independent housing shall set forth:

            1.   Natural scenic characteristics preserved.

            2.   Recreational, educational and social facilities of the development.

            3.   Pedestrian and bicycle access to neighborhood facilities, parks and scenic areas.

            4.   Building architectural design and construction materials.

         I.   A minimum of 20% of the total site shall be designated as common open space for active and/or passive recreational uses. Common open space shall not include required setback and buffer yard areas. Up to 40% of the required common open space area may be provided in the form of a common leisure/recreation room.

         A.   Stacking space shall be provided for every drive-in facility for at least five automobiles. Required stacking spaces shall not block or otherwise interfere with site circulation patterns.

         B.   Customer/employee parking shall be separated from driving activities and customer parking shall be located near the area with the highest accessibility to the principal building.

         C.   The circulation system shall provide continuous traffic flow with efficient movement throughout the site. Conflict between major pedestrian movement and vehicular circulation shall be minimized.

      (1)   Care and boarding shall be limited to small domestic animals and may not include cattle, horses or swine.

         A.   All activities other than off-street parking, loading/unloading shall be conducted from a fully enclosed structure. This includes exercise runways.

         B.   Each structure shall be designed and maintained in a manner to prevent the development of unsanitary conditions.

         C.   Rooms intended to accommodate animals shall be insulated, or otherwise soundproofed and vented so animal noises will not be audible at any point on the perimeter of the property.

      (9)   Co-location: All approved installations must allow other providers to co-locate on the same pole to the extent technologically feasible at a reasonable and competitive market rate. All requests for new installation must demonstrate that there is no available space on existing towers or other suitable support structure within the established service area. New installations on an existing permitted tower are exempt from the conditional use process and may proceed with a standard building permit approval.

      (1)   Operation shall not exceed 45 days in duration and no more than once per calendar year.

      (2)   Setbacks shall conform to those of the zoning district.

      (3)   Signage shall conform to temporary sign standards.

      (4)   Flashing, blinking, or moving lights of any kind are not permitted.

      (5)   Planning Commission will determine hours of operation, access, traffic, site lighting, and proximity to adjacent residential uses.

      (6)   Christmas tree lots and pumpkin sales sites shall be cleaned and restored to their original condition within seven days of the end of operation.

      (7)   Conditional use permits are valid for one year. Annual renewals may be granted administratively if the operation remains consistent with Planning Commission's approval.

      (1)   Operation shall be between April 1 and December 1 and not exceed two days per week.

      (2)   Setbacks shall conform to those of the zoning district.

      (3)   Signage shall conform to temporary sign standards.

      (4)   Flashing, blinking, or moving lights of any kind are not permitted.

      (5)   Planning Commission will determine hours of operation, access, traffic, site lighting, and proximity to adjacent residential uses.

      (6)   Farmer's market sites shall be cleaned and restored within 24 hours of the end of operation.

      (7)   Conditional use permits are valid for one year. Annual renewals may be granted administratively if the operation remains consistent with Planning Commission's approval.

(Ord. 97-46. Passed 5-20-97; Ord. 2011-13. Passed 3-15-11; Ord. 2024-11. Passed 7-2-24.)