§ 153.161 ABANDONED SIGNS.

   (A)   A sign shall be considered abandoned:

      (1)   When the sign remains after the discontinuance of a use.

         (a)   A business is considered to have discontinued operations if it is closed to the public for at least 90 consecutive days.

         (b)   A seasonal business is considered to have discontinued operations if it is closed to the public for at least 72 hours after the expiration of an 80-day seasonal business permit.

      (2)   When the sign on its immediate premises is not adequately maintained and the repairs or maintenance ordered under § 153.161(B) are not effected within the 30-day time limit.

      (3)   When the pre-existing legal sign does not conform to the provisions of this subchapter and is not brought into conformity upon any change in use or design as specified in § 153.160(J).

   (B)   The Planning Director shall determine whether a sign shall be considered abandoned. Upon determination that the sign is abandoned, the right to maintain and use such sign shall terminate immediately and the Planning Director shall issue an order for the sign to be removed within 15 days by the property owner. Any abandoned sign still standing after 15 days following an order for removal may be removed by the city. If the property owner refuses to pay for removal of the sign, the cost of such removal, as determined by City Council, will be added to the owner's tax records.

('80 Code, § 1189.14) (Ord. 66-94, passed 3-20-95; Am. Ord. 28-08, passed 5-19-08 6-25-18; Am. Ord. 12-21, passed 4-12-21) Penalty, see § 153.999

§ 153.162 TABLE OF HEIGHT, AREA AND SETBACK REQUIREMENTS.

 

RESIDENTIAL
	Wall Signs Maximum Area	Wall Signs Maximum Height		Ground Signs Maximum Area	Ground Signs Maximum Height	Ground Signs Minimum Setback		Window Signs Maximum Area
PERMANENT SIGNS
School/Church	20	8		15	6	8		not permitted
Day Care (Conditional Use)	8	8		8	6	8		not permitted
Entry Feature Sign	not permitted	n/a		20	6	0		not permitted
Sexually Oriented Business	32	15		not permitted	not permitted	not permitted		10

 

NONRESIDENTIAL
	Wall Signs Maximum Area	Wall Signs Maximum Height		Ground Signs Maximum Area	Ground Signs Maximum Height	Ground Signs Minimum Setback		Window Signs Maximum Area
PERMANENT SIGNS
School, Church, Library	20	8		15	6	8		not permitted
Development	32	8		32	8	8		not permitted
Day Care/Nursing Homes	20	8		15	6			not permitted
Office (Admin., Professional)	50	15		50	15	8		10
General Commerce (Retail, Restaurant, Lodging, Consumer Service, Personal Service, Entertainment, Wholesaling, Bank, Hospital, Manufacturing, Research)	80	15		50	15	8		10
Joint Identification	not permitted	n/a		80	15	8		not permitted
Service Stations	see § 153.160(L)			see § 153.160(L)				see § 153.160(L)

 

('80 Code, § 1189.15) (Ord. 66-94, passed 3-20-95; Am. Ord. 12-21, passed 4-12-21) Penalty, see § 153.999

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW

§ 153.170 HISTORIC DISTRICTS APPLICABILITY.

   (A)   The regulations contained within this chapter apply to all resources within the boundaries of Historic Dublin, as identified on Appendix F, as well as designated outlying historic resources as specified in Appendix G of the City of Dublin’s Zoning Code, and amendments or additions as approved by City Council. All resources located within these designated areas require approval by the Architectural Review Board (ARB) for certain activities related to renovation, rehabilitation, new construction, or demolition as provided in this chapter. The purpose and duties of the ARB are contained in § 153.175.

   (B)   The designated resources are subject to the regulations of the zoning district in which they are located. Historic Dublin contains the city’s four Historic Zoning Districts but may also contain resources that have other zoning designations. The regulations for the Historic Zoning Districts are contained within this subchapter.

   (C)   The Historic Design Guidelines also apply to all resources within Historic Dublin and resources identified on Appendix G. The Guidelines supplement the review standards contained within the City of Dublin’s Zoning Code and will guide the ARB in determining requests for approvals. While the Guidelines are not zoning regulations, they are critical to interpreting the intent of these regulations and should be used in unison with them. The Guidelines provide additional detail and explanation of the regulations and provide important guidance in applying the regulations. The Guidelines are critically important in ARB’s consideration of conditions of approval as authorized in § 153.176.

(Ord. 03-21, passed 2-22-21; Am. Ord. 65-23, passed 12-11-23)

§ 153.171 HISTORIC ZONING DISTRICTS PURPOSE AND INTENT.

   (A)   Purpose. The following Historic Zoning Districts are hereby created to promote the preservation and maintenance of the city’s historic sites and landmarks and to ensure compatibility and consistency of new development proposals with applicable Zoning Code provisions, the Historic Design Guidelines, and the historic context of the districts.

   (B)   Intent. The titles of each zoning district are intended to describe the predominant land use character and/or special geographic locations rather than a single type of use within Historic Dublin. The following further describes the intent of each of the Historic Zoning Districts.

      (1)   Historic Core. This district applies to the historic center of Dublin. The district focuses on ensuring sensitive infill development and providing an improved environment for walking while accommodating vehicles.

      (2)   Historic South. This district applies to the smaller, cottage-scale buildings on the southern end of South High Street in the historic core of Dublin. The district focuses on ensuring sensitive infill development and redevelopment and providing an improved environment for walking while accommodating vehicles.

      (3)   Historic Residential. The district applies to the residential area of Historic Dublin and encourages the preservation and development of homes on existing or new lots that are comparable in size, mass, and scale, while maintaining and promoting the traditional residential character of the Historic Dublin area.

      (4)   Historic Public. This district applies to a variety of public spaces and facilities, including but not limited to schools, cemeteries, parks, open spaces, and places for recreation.

(Ord. 03-21, passed 2-22-21)