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Avon, Ohio Code of Ordinances
CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF AVON, OHIO
DIRECTORY OF OFFICIALS (2025)
PRELIMINARY UNIT
CHARTER
PART TWO - ADMINISTRATION CODE
PART FOUR - TRAFFIC CODE
PART SIX - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART EIGHT - BUSINESS REGULATION AND TAXATION CODE
PART TEN - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART TWELVE - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
PART FOURTEEN - BUILDING AND HOUSING CODE
PART SIXTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
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1270.10 ACCESSORY USE REGULATIONS.
   All accessory buildings and structures shall comply with the development standards established for principal buildings and uses in Sections 1270.04 through 1270.06, except as otherwise noted below.
   (a)   Fences. Fences shall comply with the standards set forth in Section 1294.08, except for fences erected principally as enclosures for swimming pools, which the regulations set forth in Chapter 1478 of the Building and Housing Code.
   (b)   Swimming Pools. Swimming pools associated with bed and breakfasts and hotels or motels shall be located on the same lot as the building or buildings served, and shall be constructed and operated in accordance with the requirements in Chapter 1478 of the Building and Housing Code and all other applicable City regulations.
   (c)   Signs. Signs shall comply with the regulations set forth in Chapter 1290.
(Ord. 58-01. Passed 5-29-01; Ord. 128-12. Passed 12-27-12.)
1270.11 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
   All uses in a C-1, C-2, C-3 or C-4 District shall comply with the following performance standards.
   (a)   Waste Receptacles. All solid waste products, including empty packing boxes, that result from any permitted principal, special or accessory use shall either be disposed of, stored in buildings, or completely enclosed in containers. Such building, container or dumpster shall be:
      (1)   Located in a side or rear yard and shall comply with the minimum parking setbacks established in Schedule 1270.06(a).
      (2)   Screened from view according to the requirements of Chapter 1294.
   (b)   Lighting. All lighting shall be so arranged as to direct light away from adjacent parcels and streets, and shall not be of excessive brightness or cause a glare hazardous to motorists or reasonably objectionable to adjacent property owners.
      (1)   No direct or reflected glare is permitted which is visible from any property or from any public street, road or highway.
      (2)   All parking areas and walkways shall be illuminated to a minimum of one foot-candle.
      (3)   No freestanding light post shall exceed a height of 30 feet.
   (c)   Enclosure. All uses and operations, except off-street parking and loading facilities, shall be performed wholly within enclosed buildings, unless specifically permitted otherwise.
(Ord. 58-01. Passed 5-29-01; Ord. 128-12. Passed 12-27-12; Ord. 39-17. Passed 6-12-17.)
1270.12 LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING REQUIREMENTS.
   Visual screening and landscape buffers shall be provided for all lots in any Business Districts in accordance with the provisions set forth in Chapter 1294.
(Ord. 58-01. Passed 5-29-01; Ord. 128-12. Passed 12-27-12.)
1270.13 DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW.
   All uses in a Business District shall be permitted only after development plans have been reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission according to the procedures in Chapter 1228.
(Ord. 58-01. Passed 5-29-01; Ord. 128-12. Passed 12-27-12.)