(a) Identified Uses. Each District includes a list of permitted, conditional uses and accessory uses. Listed uses are to be defined by their customary name or identification, except as specifically defined or limited by this Zoning Ordinance. If a use is not listed as permitted, conditional, or accessory in a District, it shall be considered prohibited in said District.
(b) Permitted Uses. A use listed as permitted is allowed by a matter of right when designated as such in a District, provided said use complies with all applicable setback and development standards and is issued a Zoning Permit from the Zoning Inspector.
(d) Accessory Uses. A use listed as accessory may be allowed when designated as such in a District, provided it is subordinate to the permitted use, complies with the requirements of Section 1145.08 and is issued a Zoning Permit from the Zoning Inspector.
(e) Development Standards. Within in each District, there is a set of Development Standards to which each use and structure must comply. These standards include, but are not limited to, height, lot width, lot size and front, side and rear setbacks. In addition to the Development Standards in each District, all uses must comply with any applicable General Development Standards listed in Chapter 1145 of this Ordinance.
(f) Rules of Measurement.
(1) Lot Width:
A. Lot width shall be measured along the minimum setback line for the applicable District. For lots on curved streets or at the terminus of a cul-de-sac, lot width shall be determined by the cord length of the lot at the minimum building setback line.
B. No building, structure, or improvement shall be constructed or altered nor any new lot established, unless such lot fronts on a publicly dedicated and improved street or thoroughfare within the City.
(2) Height. The height of a Building or Structure shall be measured from the existing grade to the highest point of the Building or Structure.
A. Chimneys, elevators, steeples, towers, cupolas and other similar structures or architectural features that blend with the building may extend above the maximum building height requirements up to twenty five percent (25%) of the height of the Building or Structure. Ag - use one hundred percent (100%) of height of structure.
B. Mechanical equipment and ventilation systems may extend above the maximum height of a building in accordance with Chapter 1135 - Commercial and Employment Based District - Site Design Standards Table.
(3) Setbacks.
A. Front Setbacks. Front setbacks shall be measured from the right-of-way line of the street to the nearest building. See Exhibit 2 below. All front setbacks shall be landscaped by lawns, shrubbery, trees or other plantings and maintained in a neat and orderly state.
B. Corner Lots. Lots fronting on more than one street shall provide the required front setback on both streets. Setbacks for one (1) of the other two (2) sides of a corner lot shall serve as the rear setback. See Exhibit 1 below.
Exhibit 1
C. Side Setbacks. Side setbacks shall be measured from the side lot line to the nearest point of the outside wall of the building. See Exhibit 2 below.
D. Rear Setbacks. Rear setbacks shall be measured from the rear lot line to the nearest point of the outside wall of the building. Where a lot abuts a service street or alley, the rear setback shall be measured from the right-of-way line of the existing street or alley. See Exhibit 2 below.
Exhibit 2:
(4) Encroachments into Setbacks.
A. Open Porches.
i. In residential districts, an open, uncovered porch or paved patio may project into required setbacks as follows:
Front setback - No more than six (6) feet into said setback
Side setback - No more than three (3) feet into said setback
Rear setback - No more than ten (10) feet into said setback
B. Architectural Features. Cornices, canopies, eaves, pilasters, sills or other architectural features may project into a front, side or rear setback up to three (3) feet, provided a minimum of two (2) feet is maintained to any adjoining lot line.
(5) Interpretation of Zoning District Boundaries. Unless otherwise noted on the Official Zoning Map by designated line and/or dimensions, the district boundary lines are intended to follow property lines, lot lines, centerline of streets, alleys, streams and/or railroads as they existed as of the effective date of this Ordinance. The Zoning Inspector shall interpret the boundary lines from the Zoning Map. Any disputes of the Zoning Inspector's interpretation may be appealed to the Board of Zoning Appeals. The final interpretation authority shall rest with the Board of Zoning Appeals.
(Ord. 02-13-2023. Passed 2-21-23.)