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§ 153.208 SCREENING REQUIRED BETWEEN INDUSTRIAL AND RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.
   Newly established industrial uses adjacent or backing on a residential district shall provide on that adjacent property line a dense hedge, tree row or other suitable landscape device adequate to visually screen the industrial area from the residential area. Plant material shall be a minimum of four feet tall at the time of planting. Fences, walls or other landscape devices shall be a minimum height or six feet.
(Ord. 16-79, passed 10- -1979)
FP FLOODPLAIN DISTRICT
§ 153.220 PURPOSE.
   The purpose of the Floodplain District is to guide development in the flood prone areas of any watercourse that is consistent with the requirements for the conveyance of flood flows, and to minimize the expense and inconvenience to the individual property owners and the general public as a result of flooding. Uses permitted in this district are generally associated with open space, recreational and agricultural land uses that will not hinder the movement of floodwaters.
(Ord. 16-79, passed 10- -1979)
§ 153.221 USES PERMITTED IN THE FP FLOODPLAIN DISTRICT.
   (A)   Any customary agricultural use, forestry;
   (B)   Any public or private noncommercial recreation facility, including fishing lakes, golf courses, parks and other similar uses;
   (C)   Water conservation works, including water supply works, flood control and watershed protection, fish and game hatcheries and preserves, hydroelectric power installations and the like; and
   (D)   Accessory uses and buildings.
(Ord. 16-79, passed 10- -1979)
§ 153.222 CONDITIONAL USES WITH APPROVAL BY THE VILLAGE ZONING AND BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS AFTER PUBLIC HEARING.
   (A)   Commercial recreation; such as commercial fishing lakes, rifle ranges and gun clubs, providing they are not located closer than a 200 foot distance from any R-District;
   (B)   Commercial mining; in accordance with all provisions of the Ohio Revised Code; and
   (C)   Reclamation of lands subject to flooding, providing that no filling, draining, construction of levees or other improvements intended to reduce the danger of flood or erosion shall be authorized by the Board, unless the Board finds that such reclamation work is in concert with objectives of the village comprehensive plan; and that any such work is done under the supervision of a competent, professional civil engineer.
(Ord. 16-79, passed 10- -1979)
§ 153.223 REQUIRED CONDITIONS.
   Buildings or structures authorized in the Floodplain District shall be built on a permanent foundation and not obstruct natural drainage courses and floodways. Equipment and materials stored in areas subject to flooding.
(Ord. 16-79, passed 10- -1979)
§ 153.224 REQUIRED LOT AREA AND LOT WIDTH IN THE FP DISTRICT.
   None, except as may be specified by the Board; provided that no structure shall be located closer than 35 feet to any existing or proposed public right-of-way, no closer than 15 feet to any side or rear lot line and no closer than 50 feet from the waters edge of any stream, river or body of water.
(Ord. 16-79, passed 10- -1979)
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