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The purpose of this chapter is to set out the individual purpose statements for each of the city’s zoning districts as well as the list of uses that are allowed within each zoning district. The uses are either prohibited or allowed, and where they are allowed, they may be permitted, permitted with additional standards, or conditionally permitted with additional review. Finally, this chapter includes use-specific standards for a variety of uses that apply to the those uses alone in addition to all other applicable standards of this code.
(Ord. 21-161, passed 12-13-2021)
(a) Districts established. The city hereby establishes the following zoning districts to carry out the purposes of this code, and to assist in the implementation of the comprehensive land use plan.
Table 1216-1: Zoning Districts | |
Abbreviation | District Name |
Residential Zoning Districts | |
R-1A | Single-Family Residence District |
R-1B | Single-Family Residence District |
R-1C | Single-Family Residence District |
R-1D | Cottage District |
R-2 | Multi-Family Residence District |
R-3 | Multi-Family Residence District |
Nonresidential Zoning Districts | |
B-1 | Limited Business District |
B-2 | General Commerce District |
B-3 | Special Commerce District |
I-1 | Light Industrial District |
I-2 | General Industrial District |
Special Districts | |
P-I | Public and Institutional District |
PUD | Planned Unit Development District |
RPD | Residential Planned Development District |
MUO | Mixed-Use Overlay District |
(b) References to previous zoning districts. Some of the district classifications and names established within this code differ from previous versions of this code. Table 1216-2 identifies how each of the previous district classifications was renamed for this code. This table shall be used for comparison purposes only.
Table 1216-2: District Transition Table | |||
Zoning Districts in the Planning and Zoning Code Effective Prior to January 1, 2022 | Zoning Districts in the Land Development Code Effective January 1, 2022 | ||
Abbrev. | District Name | Abbrev. | District Name |
R-1 | Single-Family Residence District | R-1A | Single-Family Residence District |
R1A | Single-Family Residence District | R-1B | Single-Family Residence District |
R1B | Single-Family Residence District | R-1C | Single-Family Residence District |
R1C | Cottage District | R-1D | Cottage District |
R2 | Multi-Family Residence District | R-2 | Multi-Family Residence District |
R3 | Multi-Family Residence District | R-3 | Multi-Family Residence District |
O1 | Office District | B-1 | Limited Business District |
B1 | Limited Business District | ||
B2 | General Commerce District | B-2 | General Commerce District |
B3 | Special Commerce District | B-3 | Special Commerce District |
LI | Light Industrial District | I-1 | Light Industrial District |
I | Industrial District | I-2 | General Industrial District |
No Previous District | P-I | Public and Institutional District | |
No Previous District | PUD | Planned Unit Development District | |
No Previous District | RPD | Residential Planned Development District | |
No Previous District | MUO | Mixed-Use Overlay District | |
(Ord. 21-161, passed 12-13-2021)
(a) Zoning district map. All land within the city shall be placed into at least one of the zoning districts established in Table 1216-1, and such zoning shall be shown on the Zoning District Map of Avon Lake, Ohio. The zoning district map, together with all explanatory data thereon, including all changes thereof as hereinafter provided, shall be incorporated and made a part of this code, thereby having the same force and effect is if fully described in writing.
(b) Interpretation of zoning district boundaries. The boundaries of the zoning districts are shown upon the zoning district map. When uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of zoning districts as shown on the zoning district map, the following rules shall apply.
(1) Where zoning district boundary lines are indicated as approximately following a lot line, such lot line shall be the zoning district boundary.
(2) Where zoning district boundary lines are indicated as approximately following a centerline of a street or highway, alley, railroad easement or other right-of-way, or a river, creek, or other watercourse, such centerline shall be the zoning district boundary. In the event of a natural change in the location of such streams, rivers or other watercourses, the zoning district boundary shall be construed as moving with the channel centerline.
(3) Where zoning district boundary lines are indicated as approximately following city limits, such city limits shall be the zoning district boundary.
(4) When the actual street, right-of-way, property line boundary or other existing ground condition is in conflict with that shown on the zoning district map, the ZBA shall provide the necessary interpretation. The person contesting the location of the district boundary shall be given a reasonable opportunity to present their case to the city and to submit technical evidence if so desired pursuant to the appeals process as established in § 1214.11: Appeals.
(c) Vacation of public rights-of-way. Whenever any street, alley or other public way is vacated in a manner authorized by law, the zoning district adjoining each side of such street, alley or public way shall be automatically extended to the center of such vacation and all areas included in the vacation shall then and henceforth be subject to all regulations of the extended district.
(Ord. 21-161, passed 12-13-2021)
In addition to the overall purpose of this code as established in § 1210.01: Purpose, the following are the purpose statements for the individual zoning districts in the city.
(a) Single-Family Residential Districts (R-1A, R-1B, and R-1C). The purpose of the R-1A, R-1B and R-1C Residential Zoning Districts is to provide for the development and use of land for primarily single-family, detached residential uses reflective of the primary residential land uses in the city. These districts are intended to establish standards for the design, use and location of principal and accessory buildings to maintain high-quality neighborhoods.
(b) Cottage District (R-1D). The purpose of the R-1D Residential Zoning District is similar to the R-1A, R-1B and R-1C Districts in that it is intended to allow for the use of land primarily for single-family, detached residential uses. The R-1D District recognizes that parts of the city have site characteristics reflective of denser development patterns that were common among the cottage developments along Lake Erie. Development in these areas is far more compact than in other single-family residential districts and the purpose of this district is to protect the characteristics of these dense neighborhoods in Avon Lake.
(c) Multi-Family Residential Districts (R-2 and R-3). The purpose of the R-2 and R-3 Multi-Family Residential Districts is to provide for residential areas in the city that provide for attached housing options, which in turn promote more diverse housing choices and that may serve as a transitional use between lower-density residential uses and the city’s business activity areas. The purpose of the regulations in these districts is to ensure the long-term viability of uses that are designed in a manner that will contribute to the community aesthetic.
(d) Limited Business District (B-1). The purpose of the B-1 District is to provide areas for small-scale business development, a limited range of office uses, as well as convenience goods and services to serve the day-to-day needs of those living in the city. The design of uses is focused on small-scale developments on large parcels while specifically excluding outdoor storage activities and automotive-related uses.
(e) General Commerce District (B-2). The purpose of the B-2 District is to accommodate professional offices, general commercial uses, and larger scale businesses that sell goods and provide services to the general public in the city and to the greater region. While pedestrian level activity and access is highly encouraged, the city recognizes that vehicular access is also important to the businesses in the city’s large-scale business areas.
(f) Special Commerce District (B-3). The purpose of the B-3 District is to accommodate the unique development characteristics of special business areas within the city including the Lear/Electric and Lake/Moore (Old Avon Lake Shopping Center) areas by tailoring site development standards to the predominant urban form and refining design requirements to address the compact building areas. This district is intended to allow for a broad range of professional offices and small-scale commercial uses that sell goods and provide services to residents of the city. Pedestrian-scale design is highly encouraged with a recognition for the need to accommodate vehicular access.
(g) Light Industrial District (I-1). The purpose of the I-1 District is to provide an area to accommodate manufacturing, general businesses, offices, service and repair businesses, and warehousing uses in a form that largely takes place within enclosed buildings to allow for quiet and clean industrial areas. It is the intent of this district to allow for a broad range of these light industrial type uses.
(h) General Industrial District (I-2). The purpose of the I-2 District is to provide for industrial and other uses that, by virtue of their external effects, noise, glare, fumes, smoke, dust, odors and truck and/or rail traffic, should be isolated from residential uses. These uses perform essential functions for the city, including employment, and should be provided for in areas that are best suited for industrial development by reason of location, topography, soil conditions and the availability of adequate utilities and transportation systems.
(i) Public and Institutional District (P-I). The purpose of the P-I District is to establish sites for various governmental, institutional, educational or other public or quasi-public uses that are integral parts of the community while also ensuring compatibility with the surrounding neighborhoods.
(j) Mixed-Use Overlay District (MUO). The purpose statement and district-specific standards for Mixed-Use Overlay District (MUO) district is located in Chapter 1218: Mixed-Use Overlay District (MUO).
(k) Planned Unit Developments (PUD). The purpose statement and district-specific standards for the Planned Unit Development (PUD) district is located in Chapter 1220: Planned Unit Developments (PUD).
(l) Residential Planned Developments (RPD). The purpose statement and district-specific standards for the Residential Planned Development) (RPD) district is located in Chapter 1222: Residential Planned Development District (RPD).
(Ord. 21-161, passed 12-13-2021)
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