§ 155.065 DISTRICT LOT REGULATIONS.

   It shall be unlawful to erect or alter any structure within the county or the incorporated municipalities affected by this chapter, unless the following minimum lot and yard areas and bulk controls are provided and maintained in connection with the structure.

Minimum Lot Requirements by District
District	Minimum Area (Square Feet)(g)	Maximum Building Height (feet)(i)	Minimum Width (feet)	Minimum Road Frontage (feet)	Minimum Front Setback (feet)(a)	Minimum Rear Setback (feet)	Minimum Side Yard Setback (feet)(b)
A	87,120	None	240	240	50	35	15
RD-1(h)	87,120	60	240	240	50(e)	35	15
RD-2	87,120	35	240	240	50	35	15
RD-3	21,780	35	150	150	30	20	15
R-1	12,150	35	90	90	30	20(c)	10
R-2	7,350	35	70	70	20	20(c)	6
R-3	9,600(d)	60	80	80	20	20(c)	6
R-4	7,350	35	70	70	20	20(c)	6
B-1	None	60	None	None	None	None	None
B-2	8,500	35	66	66	30(e)	20(e)	10
B-3(f)	21,780	35	66	66	50(e)	20	20
I(f)	8,500	None	66	66	10	30	10
FP	None	None	None	None(i)	None	None	None
NOTES TO TABLE: See accompanying footnotes: (a) Where adjacent structures have front yard setbacks different from those required, the minimum front yard setback shall be the average setback of the structure. (b) Buildings over two stories in height shall require five feet for each additional story in addition to the required minimum side yard. (c) Detached residential structures may be constructed five feet from the rear property line and three feet from an interior lot line; provided, the provisions of § 155.096(B)(5) are met. Non-residential structures in districts in Districts A, RD-1 and RD-2 may be constructed 15 feet from the rear property line. (d) Multi-family dwellings must also comply with the land use intensity standards given in § 155.046. (e) May be used for parking development. (f) If not served by public sewer, must conform to RD-1 specifications for lot area if sewage disposal is required. (g) If not served by public sewer, must at least conform to the specifications provided an this table and the County Board may require larger lots if the increases are warranted because of soil capabilities, as provided for in § 155.009. (h) Highway access (includes entrance and exit) shall not be permitted in less than 500-foot intervals. (i) Exceptions from building height maximums may be granted as a special use permit.

 

(Prior Code, § 152.065) (Ord. passed 3-9-1976; Ord. passed 9-14-1995; Ord. passed 8-30-2012; Ord. passed 3-24-2022; Ord. passed 6-20-2024) Penalty, see § 155.999

SPECIAL USE REGULATIONS

§ 155.080 APPLICATION.

   The following regulations set forth in this subchapter shall apply to all zoning districts unless specifically stated otherwise. Determination of potential or actual non-compliance with the special regulations shall be made by the County Board or its duly appointed agent.

(Prior Code, § 152.075) (Ord. passed 3-9-1976; Ord. passed 6-20-2024)

§ 155.081 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.

   (A)   Residual features. No activity or operation shall be established or maintained which, by reason of its nature or manner of operation, will cause the emission of noise, odor, toxic or noxious fumes, smoke, dust and particulate matter in concentrations as to be detrimental to or endanger the public health, welfare, comfort and safety or cause injury to property or business.

   (B)   Glare. Any lighting used to illuminate an off-street parking area or sign shall be arranged so as to deflect light away from any adjoining residential property or from the public streets. Direct or sky reflected glare, whether from flood lights or from high temperature processes such as combustion or welding, shall not be directed into any adjoining property.

   (C)   Explosives. No activities involving the storage, utilization or manufacture of materials, goods or products which could decompose by detonation shall be permitted, except such as are specifically licensed by the County Board.

   (D)   Vibration. No activity or operation shall cause earth vibrations perceptible beyond the limits of the lot upon which the operation is located, except such as are specifically permitted by the County Board.

   (E)   Enclosed space. All fabrication, manufacturing, processing or production shall be undertaken substantially within enclosed buildings.

   (F)   Screening. Where outdoor storage of materials, goods and products exists within the General Industrial District, the storage shall be effectively screened from adjacent residential districts and public streets by a solid fence, compact hedge or similar opaque landscaped element. The screening shall be placed along property lines or, in the case of screening along a street, 15 feet from the street right-of-way or adjacent property line with landscaping between the screening and the pavement A louvered fence shall be considered “solid” if it blocks direct vision.

   (G)   Refuse. All waste material, debris, refuse or garbage not disposed of through the public sanitary sewerage system shall be kept in an enclosed building or properly contained in a closed container designed for those purposes. The owner of vacant land shall be responsible for keeping the land free of refuse.

   (H)   Landscaping. In all but the General Commercial and General Industrial Districts all developed uses shall provide a landscaped yard along the all streets. The yard shall be kept clear of structures and storage except off-street parking. The yard shall be at least eight feet in depth along all streets, measured from the street right-of-way. Except for driveways, the yard shall extend the entire frontage of the lot and along both streets in the case of a corner lot.

   (I)   Drainage. No land shall be developed and no use shall be permitted that results in water run-off, flooding or erosion on adjacent properties. The run-off shall be properly channeled into a storm drain, water course, ponding area or other public facilities.

   (J)   Construction within the floodplain. Construction in areas subject to flooding shall conform to regulations set forth in § 155.052.

   (K)   Junk motor vehicles or equipment. Parking of junk motor vehicles or equipment is prohibited in all areas, except Industrial Districts. All contractor’s equipment or tools or junk motor vehicles shall be parked or stored in a completely enclosed structure on any residential premises, except when making a delivery or rendering a service at the premises. Contractor’s equipment shall not be construed to include pickup or paneled trucks.

   (L)   Medical cannabis cultivation centers and dispensaries - compliance with state regulations and rules. Each cultivation center and all dispensaries shall comply with the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act (Ch. 410, Act 130, §§ 1 et seq.) and all rules and regulations adopted in accordance thereto.

(Prior Code, § 152.076) (Ord. passed 3-9-1976; Ord. passed 9-11-1997; Ord. passed 7-10-2014; Ord. passed 6-20-2024) Penalty, see § 155.999

§ 155.082 OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS.

   (A)   Minimum number of parking spaces required:

      (1)   None required in General Commercial District (to be provided in common area);

      (2)   Single-family dwellings: two per dwelling unit;

      (3)   Multi-family units: 1.2 per dwelling unit, except elderly housing projects which shall have one-half space per dwelling unit;

      (4)   Churches, auditoriums, mortuaries and other similar places of assembly; one for every four seats;

      (5)   Sanitariums, convalescent homes: one for four beds;

      (6)   Retail commerce other than in General Commercial District:

         (a)   Restaurant: one for every three seats; and

         (b)   Other retail: one for every 100 square feet of retail floor space, but in no case less than one and one-half square feet (gross parking area) to one square foot (gross building floor area).

      (7)   Service commerce other than General Commercial District:

         (a)   Motels: one per unit;

         (b)   Personal and professional offices: one for every 150 square feet of office floor space; and

         (c)   Other service commerce: one for 2,000 square feet of gross floor space.

      (8)   Industrial including wholesale: one for every 1.3 persons of maximum employment during any work period; and

      (9)   Mobile home parks: two spaces per lot.

   (B)   Minimum size of parking spaces: 250 square feet of standing and maneuvering space.

   (C)   Location of parking spaces.

      (1)   Spaces for dwelling on the same lot as the dwelling unit;

      (2)   Spaces for commercial uses not in the General Commercial District or for public or semi-public uses within 300 feet of the main entrance of the building served; and

      (3)   No off-street parking spaces to be located within five feet of any street right-of-way.

   (D)   Surfacing and drainage off-street parking areas and access ways other than those for one- and two-family dwellings shall be surfaced with a durable material to control dust and shall be graded so as to dispose of all surface water.

(Prior Code, § 152.077) (Ord. passed 3-9-1976; Ord. passed 6-20-2024) Penalty, see § 155.999

§ 155.083 OFF-STREET LOADING AND UNLOADING REQUIREMENTS.

   (A)   Minimum number of off-street loading spaces required. An adequate number of off-street loading spaces shall be provided for all structures which require the receipt and distribution of materials or merchandise by trucks or similar vehicles so as to assure unrestricted movement of both pedestrians and motor vehicles throughout the entire active areas of the municipality.

   (B)   Minimum size of off-street loading berths.

      (1)   Width: ten feet;

      (2)   Length: 50 feet; and

      (3)   Vertical clearance: 14 feet.

   (C)   Location of off-street loading berths. No closer than 25 feet from the intersection of two street rights-of-way.

   (D)   Surfacing and drainage. Surfacing and drainage of off-street loading berths and accessways shall be hard surfaced to control dust and shall be graded to dispose of all surface water.

(Prior Code, § 152.078) (Ord. passed 3-9-1976; Ord. passed 6-20-2024) Penalty, see § 155.999

§ 155.084 SIGNS.

   (A)   Permit required. Except those specified in division (B) of this section, no signs shall hereafter be located, erected, moved, reconstructed, extended, enlarged, converted or structurally altered without a zoning permit and without being in conformity with the provisions of this chapter. The sign shall also meet all structural requirements of other applicable codes and ordinances of the county and state statutes.

   (B)   Signs excepted. All signs must have a building permit, except the following:

      (1)   Signs over show windows or doors of a non-conforming business establishment announcing without display or elaboration only the name and occupation of the proprietor and not to exceed two feet in height and ten feet in length;

      (2)   Real estate signs not to exceed eight square feet in area which advertise the sale, rental or lease of the premises upon which the signs are temporarily located;

      (3)   Name, occupation and warning signs not to exceed two square feet located on the premises;

      (4)   Bulletin boards for public, charitable or religious institutions not to exceed 32 square feet in area located on the premises;

      (5)   Memorial signs, tablets, names of buildings and date of erection when cut into any masonry surface or when constructed of metal and affixed flat against the structure;

      (6)   Official signs such as traffic control, parking restrictions, information and notices; and

      (7)   Temporary signs when authorized by the Administrator for a period not to exceed 30 days.

   (C)   Signs permitted. Signs are permitted for all commercial and industrial uses subject to the following restrictions.

      (1)   Wall signs placed against the exterior walls of buildings shall not extend more than six inches outside of building’s wall surface, shall not exceed 300 square feet in area for any one premises, and shall not exceed 20 feet in height above the main centerline street grade.

      (2)   Projecting signs fastened to, suspended from or supported by structures shall not exceed 300 square feet in area for any one premises; shall not extend more than six feet into any required yard; shall not extend more than three feet into any public right-of-way; shall not be less than ten feet above the sidewalk nor 15 feet above a driveway or an alley.

      (3)   Ground signs shall not exceed 20 feet in height above the main centerline street grade, shall meet all yard requirements for the district in which they are located and shall not exceed 300 square feet on all sides for any one premises.

      (4)   Roof signs shall not exceed ten feet in height above the roof, shall meet all yard and height requirements for the district in which they are located and shall not exceed 300 square feet on all sides for any one premises.

      (5)   Combinations of any of the above signs shall meet all the requirements for the individual sign.

   (D)   Signs specifically prohibited.

      (1)   Signs that display the words “Stop” or “Danger”; and

      (2)   Signs utilizing flashing lights.

   (E)   Facing. No sign except those permitted in division (B) of this section shall be permitted to face a residential use within 100 feet of the lot line.

   (F)   Traffic. Signs shall not resemble, imitate or approximate the shape, size, form or color of railroad or traffic signs or devices. Signs shall not obstruct or interfere with the effect of railroad or traffic signs, signals or devices. No sign shall be erected, relocated or maintained so as to prevent free ingress to or egress from any door, window or fire escape; and no sign shall be attached to a standpipe or fire escape. No sign shall be placed as to obstruct or interfere with traffic visibility.

   (G)   Existing signs.

      (1)   Signs lawfully existing at the time of the adoption or amendment of this chapter may be continued although the use, size or location does not conform with the provisions of this chapter.

      (2)   However, it shall be deemed a non-conforming use or structure and the provisions of §§ 155.110 through 155.113 shall apply.

   (H)   Miscellaneous requirements.

      (1)   The owner, lessee or manager of any ground sign or owner of the land on which the same is located shall keep grass or weeds and other growth cut, and debris and rubbish cleaned up and removed from the lot on which the sign is located.

      (2)   Any sign or sign structure which may be or may hereafter become rotted, unsafe or unsightly shall be repaired or removed by the licensee, owner or manager of the property upon which the sign stands upon written notice of the Administrator or police officer.

(Prior Code, § 152.079) (Ord. passed 3-9-1976; Ord. passed 6-20-2024) Penalty, see § 155.999

§ 155.085 KENNELS; VETERINARY ESTABLISHMENTS.

   (A)   They shall be located no closer than 100 feet to any residential district, restaurant, hotel or motel in any district and shall show that adequate measures and controls shall be taken to prevent offensive noise and odor.

   (B)   No incineration of refuse shall be permitted on the premises.

(Prior Code, § 152.080) (Ord. passed 3-9-1976; Ord. passed 6-20-2024) Penalty, see § 155.999

§ 155.086 COUNTRY CLUB; GOLF COURSE.

   (A)   No building shall be located within 100 feet of any property line.

   (B)   Facilities such as restaurants and bars may be permitted when conducted and entered from within the building.

   (C)   Swimming pools, tennis courts and the like shall be located no less than 25 feet from any property line and adjoining property in any residence or commercial district shall be effectively protected by a wall hedge and/or screen planting.

(Prior Code, § 152.081) (Ord. passed 3-9-1976; Ord. passed 6-20-2024) Penalty, see § 155.999

§ 155.087 GOLF DRIVING RANGES AND AMUSEMENT PARKS.

   Golf driving ranges and amusement parks shall be located on major or secondary thoroughfares or non-residential streets. Flood lights used to illuminate the premises are so directed and shielded as not to be an annoyance to any developed residential property. Golf driving platforms shall not be less than 200 feet from any adjacent Residence District or existing dwelling. A temporary certificate may be granted to be in force for one year only which certificate may be renewed for a period of one year at the expiration of the certificate; provided, all requirements of this chapter have been and can continue to be complied with.

(Prior Code, § 152.082) (Ord. passed 3-9-1976; Ord. passed 6-20-2024) Penalty, see § 155.999