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Codified Ordinances of Canton, OH
CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CANTON, OHIO
CERTIFICATION
OFFICIALS OF THE CITY OF CANTON
COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE
PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE
PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE
PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
TITLE ONE - Planning
TITLE THREE - Subdivisions
CHAPTER 1111 Platting Rules and Regulations
CHAPTER 1121 Preamble
CHAPTER 1122 Repeal and Validity
CHAPTER 1123 Policy Statement
CHAPTER 1124 Zoning Districts and Maps
CHAPTER 1126 Minimum Standards
CHAPTER 1127 Multiple Standards
CHAPTER 1128 Prohibitions
CHAPTER 1129 Meanings Generally
CHAPTER 1130 Terms and Words Defined
CHAPTER 1131 Definitions
CHAPTER 1132 Applicability
CHAPTER 1133 Nonconforming Uses, Approach to
CHAPTER 1134 General Provisions
CHAPTER 1135 Exceptions and Modifications
CHAPTER 1136 Purpose - Residential Zoning Districts
CHAPTER 1137 Bulk and Area Requirements - Residential Zoning Districts
CHAPTER 1138 Permitted Uses - Residential Zoning Districts
CHAPTER 1139 Permitted Accessory Buildings and Structures
CHAPTER 1140 Permitted Accessory Uses
CHAPTER 1141 Public Utilities in Residential Districts
CHAPTER 1142 Garage Sales in Residential Districts
CHAPTER 1143 Repair of Motor Vehicles
CHAPTER 1144 R-5 Planned Unit Development District
CHAPTER 1145 Purpose - Business and Industrial Zoning Districts
CHAPTER 1146 Bulk and Area Requirements - Business and Industrial Zoning Districts
CHAPTER 1147 Permitted Uses - Business and Industrial Zoning Districts
CHAPTER 1148 Special Provisions for Business and Industrial Uses
CHAPTER 1149 Accessory Uses
CHAPTER 1150 Outdoor Storage
CHAPTER 1151 Outdoor Merchandise Display in Business Zones
CHAPTER 1152 Drive-Thru Windows
CHAPTER 1153 Outdoor Dining Areas and Sidewalk Cafes
CHAPTER 1154 Purpose and Intent
CHAPTER 1155 General Requirements
CHAPTER 1156 Submittal Process
CHAPTER 1157 Review Criteria
CHAPTER 1158 Bulk and Area Requirements
CHAPTER 1159 Permitted Uses
CHAPTER 1160 Accessory Uses and Structures
CHAPTER 1161 Required Parking and Loading, On-Site and Off-Site
CHAPTER 1162 Purpose - Special Zoning Districts
CHAPTER 1163 Permitted Uses - Special Zoning Districts
CHAPTER 1164 Bulk and Area Requirements - Special Zoning Districts
CHAPTER 1165 Accessory Uses - Special Zoning Districts
CHAPTER 1166 Flood Hazard Zoning District
CHAPTER 1167 Urban Garden District
CHAPTER 1168 Live-Work Overlay District
CHAPTER 1169 Purpose and Intent
CHAPTER 1170 Permitted Uses
CHAPTER 1171 General Requirements
CHAPTER 1172 Submission Requirements
CHAPTER 1173 General Development Plan
CHAPTER 1174 Parking Demand and Management Study
CHAPTER 1175 Review Criteria
CHAPTER 1176 Target Investment Zones
CHAPTER 1177 Traditional Neighborhood Design Standards
CHAPTER 1178 Pedestrian Overlay District
CHAPTER 1179 Urban Form Overlay District
CHAPTER 1180 Purpose
CHAPTER 1181 Intent
CHAPTER 1182 Sustainable Development
CHAPTER 1183 Landscape Requirements
CHAPTER 1184 Off-street Loading and Parking Requirements
CHAPTER 1185 Outdoor Illumination
CHAPTER 1186 Refuse Storage
CHAPTER 1187 Signs
CHAPTER 1188 Wall Murals
CHAPTER 1189 Windmills and Wind Turbines
CHAPTER 1190 Solar Energy Systems
CHAPTER 1191 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
CHAPTER 1192 Satellite Dish Antennae
CHAPTER 1193 Sexually Oriented Businesses
CHAPTER 1194 Enforcement
CHAPTER 1195 Administrative Agencies and Duties
CHAPTER 1196 Zoning Amendments
CHAPTER 1197 Appeals and Variances
CHAPTER 1198 Conditional Uses
PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE
PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
PART SEVENTEEN - HEALTH CODE
CHAPTER 1198
Conditional Uses
1198.01    Intent.
1198.02    Application for conditional use permit.
1198.03    General standards.
1198.04    Frequency of application to the Board.
1198.05    Public hearings.
1198.06    Notice of hearing in newspaper.
1198.07    Notice to interested parties.
1198.08    Action by the Board.
1198.09    Expiration of permit.
1198.10    Special criteria for residential social service facilities.
1198.11    Special criteria for home occupations.
1198.12    Medical marijuana facilities and adult use cannabis operators including cultivation facilities, processing facilities, dispensaries and testing laboratories.
1198.13   Special criteria for recreational vehicle parks.
 
1198.01 INTENT.
   (a)   It is recognized that an increasing number of new kinds of uses are appearing daily, and that many of these and some other more conventional uses possess characteristics of such unique and special nature relative to location, design, size, method of operation, circulation and public facilities that each specific use must be considered individually.
   (b)   These specific uses as they are conditionally permitted under the provisions of the district regulations shall follow the procedures and requirements set forth herein.
(Ord. 147-2018. Passed 7-2-18.)
1198.02 APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT.
   An application for a conditional use permit shall be filed with the Chairman of the Board of Zoning Appeals by at least one owner or his designated agent of property for which such conditional use is proposed. A fee of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) shall be paid to the Zoning Inspector at the time a conditional use permit is requested; an additional non-refundable fee of five hundred dollars ($500.00) shall be paid for Medical Marijuana Entities and adult use cannabis operators, which the Zoning Inspector shall forthwith pay to the Auditor's Office to the credit of the City. At a minimum, the application shall contain the following information:
   (a)   The name, address and phone number of the applicant;
   (b)   The legal description of the property;
   (c)   A description of the existing use;
   (d)   The present zoning district;
   (e)   A description of the proposed conditional use;
   (f)   A plan of the proposed site for the conditional use showing the location of all buildings, parking and loading areas, traffic access and traffic circulation, open spaces, landscaping, refuse and service areas, utilities, signs, yards and such other information as the Board may require to determine if the proposed conditional use meets the intent and requirements of this Zoning Ordinance;
   (g)   A narrative statement evaluating the effects of such elements as noise, glare, odor, fumes and vibration on adjoining property; a discussion of the general compatibility with adjacent and other properties in the district; and the relationship of the proposed use to the comprehensive plan;
   Such other information as may be required in Section 1197.05. 
(Ord. 141-2024. Passed 7-29-24.)
1198.03 GENERAL STANDARDS.
   In addition to any special criteria or requirements for conditionally permitted uses as otherwise specified in this section, the Board of Zoning Appeals shall review the particular facts and circumstances of each proposed use in terms of the following standards and shall find adequate evidence showing that such use at the proposed location shall:
   (a)   Be harmonious with and in accordance with the general objectives, or with any specific objectives of the City's comprehensive plan and/or Zoning Ordinance.
   (b)   Be designed, constructed, operated, maintained and landscaped so as to be harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use shall not change the essential character of the same area.
   (c)   Not be hazardous or otherwise detrimental to existing neighboring uses or to principal permitted uses of the district.
   (d)   Be served adequately by essential public facilities and services such as highways, streets, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, sewers and schools; or that the persons or agencies responsible for the establishment of the proposed use shall be able to provide adequately for any such services.
   (e)   Not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment and conditions of operation that shall be detrimental to any persons, property or the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare or odors.
   (f)   Have vehicular approaches to the property which shall be so designated as not to create an interference with traffic on surrounding public streets or roads.
   (g)   Not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural, scenic or historic feature of major importance.
   (h)   Lighting shall not constitute a nuisance, nor in any way impair safe movement of traffic on any street or highway, nor shine directly on adjacent properties.
   (i)   Structures should have primary access to a collector street.
   (j)   Such developments should be located adjacent to uses such as churches, parks, industrial, commercial or multi-family uses.
   (k)   Site locations should be preferred that offer natural or man-made barriers that would lessen the effect of intrusion into a residential area.
   (l)   All permitted installations shall be kept in a neat and orderly condition so as to prevent injury to any single property, any individual or to the community in general.
   (m)   Parking areas, maneuvering lanes and access ways to public streets shall be designed to cause no interference with the safe and convenient movement of automobile and pedestrian traffic on and adjacent to the site. The site shall not be used for the storage of trucks.
      (Ord. 147-2018. Passed 7-2-18.)
1198.04 FREQUENCY OF APPLICATION TO THE BOARD.
   Application for a conditional use of any property of record can be submitted only once in any twelve-month period with the following exceptions:
   (a)   If there is a zoning district change made on abutting property or property within 300 feet of the subject property;
   (b)   If through the action of a public body the economic use of abutting property or property within 300 feet of the subject property has been changed;
   (c)   If through destruction, demolition or removal of structures the economic use of abutting property within 300 feet of the subject property has been changed; or
   (d)   If a procedural error incurred in processing the application by the City whereby the applicant would not be at fault.
      (Ord. 147-2018. Passed 7-2-18.)
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