CHAPTER 1240
General Provisions

1240.01   Title.

1240.02   Intent.

1240.03   Interpretation.

1240.04   Severability.

1240.01 TITLE.

   This Title Four of Part Twelve - the Planning and Zoning Code shall be known as the Zoning Code.

(Ord. 29-16. Passed 11-15-16.)

1240.02 INTENT.

   It is the intent of this Zoning Code to preserve, protect and enhance existing development and use of land in the City and to facilitate and encourage sound and orderly new development, in appropriate locations compatible with existing development and beneficial to the City, in the interest of the public health, safety, convenience, comfort, prosperity and general welfare. It is the further intent to classify and regulate the uses of land and structures within the City of Bexley in a manner consistent with sound principles of community and land use planning. It is intended that the regulations be fair and equitable to each class or kind of structure or land, while allowing limited flexibility; for unique conditions and innovative development.

   To achieve this purpose, it is the intent of this Zoning Code to:

   (a)   Provide standards for the orderly development of the City and continue a stable pattern of land uses;

   (b)   Conserve and protect the integrity and character of the City's neighborhoods;

   (c)   Ensure the provision of adequate open space for light, air, and fire safety;

   (d)   Promote the economic stability of existing land uses that conform to the general plan and protect them from intrusions by inharmonious or harmful land uses;

   (e)   Permit the development of office, commercial, industrial, and transportation-related land uses in accordance with the general plan in order to strengthen the City's economic base;

   (f)   Ensure compatibility between land uses; and

   (g)   Encourage a pedestrian-friendly community by promoting a mix of land uses and pedestrian-oriented development in commercial corridors.

      (Ord. 29-16. Passed 11-15-16.)

1240.03 INTERPRETATION.

   In interpreting and applying the provisions of this Zoning Code, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements necessary to meet the intent of this Zoning Code. Words and phrases shall be interpreted as set forth in Chapter 1230.

(Ord. 29-16. Passed 11-15-16.)