(A) Permitted use. Land and buildings in the R-4 Suburban Residential District shall be used only for the following purposes:
(1) Dwelling structures. One-family dwelling structures. Two-family up to and including eight-family dwelling structures may be permitted, provided that:
(a) An acceptable site development plan and subdivision plat is submitted and is reviewed and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(b) Such plan conforms to the development standards as listed under divisions (D) and (E) below.
(c) The average net density, exclusive of public rights-of-way, for an area to be developed and/or platted under the R-4 Suburban Residential District shall not exceed four dwelling units per acre.
(2) Home Occupation. Home occupation in association with a permitted dwelling and in accordance with the provisions of § 153.073.
(3) Accessory uses. Accessory buildings and uses in association with permitted dwellings as specified in § 153.074.
(4) Public school and parks. Public school offering general educational courses and having no rooms regularly used for housing or sleeping of students.
(5) Private school. Private school offering general educational courses similar to those ordinarily given in public schools and having no rooms regularly used for housing or sleeping of students, providing it occupies a lot of not less than five acres.
(6) Type B child care, as defined by R.C. Chapter 5104, as an accessory use of a dwelling provided there shall be an outdoor play area of 200 square feet or more per child. Such play area shall be arranged in accordance with the provisions of this district for accessory uses and shall be enclosed with a fence permitted by Code.
(B) Conditional use. The following uses shall be allowed in the R-4 Suburban Residential District subject to approval in accordance with § 153.236. The design, materials, bulk and height of buildings shall be compatible with and sufficiently buffered from surrounding development to mitigate any potential adverse impact(s).
(1) Religious. Church or other place of worship provided it occupies a lot of not less than five acres and there is one acre or more per 100 seats or similar accommodations in the main assembly area.
(1) Lot area and coverage. For each dwelling unit there shall be a lot area not less than 10,000 square feet per dwelling unit.
(a) For all other permitted uses and conditional uses, the lot area shall be adequate to meet the sanitation requirements of the County Board of Health, but shall not be less than that prescribed for such use.
(b) Only one principal use shall be permitted on a lot, and such lot shall not be covered more than 25% by structure.
(2) Lot width. For a single-family dwelling there shall be a lot width of 75 feet, or more at the front line of the dwelling, and such lot shall have access to and abut on a public right-of-way for a distance of 50 feet or more. For a conditional use the lot width shall be adequate to meet the development standards of the R-4 Suburban Residential District.
(3) Side yard. For single-family dwellings or associated accessory buildings there shall be a total of side yards of 15 feet or more with a minimum of five feet on one side. For a conditional use, except dwellings and accessory structures thereto, there shall be a side yard on each side of a building of 25 feet or more.
(4) Rear yard. For main buildings there shall be a rear yard of 20% or more of the lot depth, except that a rear yard of more than 50 feet shall not be required.
(5) Maximum height. No dwelling structure shall exceed 35 feet in height. Maximum height for other structures shall not exceed a safe height as determined by the Fire Chief and as reviewed and accepted by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(D) Development standards for two-family dwelling structures. For two-family dwelling structures, the following standards shall apply:
(1) Lot area and coverage. For each dwelling unit there shall be a lot area not less than 8,500 square feet. Such lot shall not be covered more than 20% by structure.
(2) Lot width. The minimum width for a two-family lot shall be 100 feet and shall have access to and abut on a public right-of-way for a distance of 60 feet or more.
(3) Side yard. For a two-family structure there shall be a total of side yards of 20 feet and a minimum side yard of eight feet on one side.
(4) Rear yard. A minimum rear yard of 30 feet shall be required.
(5) Maximum height. No dwelling structure shall exceed 35 feet in height. Maximum height for other structures shall not exceed a safe height as determined by the Fire Chief and as reviewed and accepted by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(E) Development standards for three through eight-family dwelling structures. For three up to eight-family dwelling structures, the following standards shall apply:
(1) Lot Area. For each dwelling unit there shall be a lot area of 8,500 square feet.
(2) Lot width. Minimum lot width shall be 150 feet.
(3) Side and rear yards. Structures shall be set back from all side and rear property lines a minimum of 25 feet.
(4) Maximum height. No dwelling structure shall exceed 35 feet in height. Maximum height for other structures shall not exceed a safe height as determined by the Fire Chief and as reviewed and accepted by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(5) Traffic and parking concept. A proposed traffic circulation and parking concept shall be shown on the development plan, indicating ingress and egress points, resident and guest parking as well as provision for service vehicles.
(6) Open space concept. The proposed open space concept shall be shown on the, development plan, indicating proposed recreational or other amenities such as parks, play areas, pedestrian/bikeway paths, etc., and the proposed ownership, operation and maintenance of such areas shall be described.
('80 Code, §§ 1153.01 - 1153.05) (Ord. 21-70, passed 7-13-70; Am. Ord. 54-77, passed 10-3-77; Am. Ord. 147-97, passed 12-15-97; Am. Ord. 57-07, passed 9-4-07; Am. Ord. 41-09, passed 9-8-09) Penalty, see § 153.999