(A) Conservation District. The district designated for conservation, C-1, is limited to agricultural, recreational, and certain other open land uses. Residential and related uses are permitted if approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals. The purpose of this district is to prevent intensive development of land that is unsuitable for development because of topography, soil conditions, or periodic flooding.
(B) Agriculture-Residential District. The district designated for agriculture-residential use, A-1, is intended to preserve and protect agricultural land from undesirable urban growth while permitting limited residential development on large-size lots which provide adequate space for private water and sewerage facilities. Planned residential subdivisions with smaller-size lots may be approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals if the development provides for common utilities systems and meets the requirements of § 155.27.
(C) Residential districts. Districts designated for residential use, R-1 and R-2, are limited to dwellings and public or semi-public uses which are normally associated with residential neighborhoods. The only uses permitted in the residential districts are those which would not detract from the residential character of the neighborhood. The purpose of these two districts is to create an attractive, stable, and orderly residential environment. However, the families per dwelling and the lot and yard requirements are different in the two districts to provide for the various housing needs and desires of the citizens.
(D) Business districts. The districts designated for business, B-1 and B-2, are limited to business, public, and certain residential uses. By establishing compact districts for such uses, more efficient traffic movement, parking facilities, fire protection, and police protection may be provided. Industrial uses are excluded in order to reduce the hazards caused by extensive truck and rail movements normally associated with such uses. The purpose of these districts is to provide unified shopping districts conveniently located.
(E) Industrial District. The district designated for industry, I-1, provides suitable space for existing industries and their expansion as well as for future industrial development. Performance standards, parking specifications, and yard regulations are set forth in this chapter in order to ensure safe industrial development that is compatible with adjacent uses. The locations of the districts are near railroads or highways in order to meet the transportation needs of industry.
(Prior Code, § 153.23) (Ord. 907, passed 9-15-1969)