§ 153.038 DISTRICT USES.

   (A)   Rezoning to the Innovation Districts, as described below, shall be accomplished in accordance with the procedures of § 153.234. The four districts shall be designated on the Official Zoning Map for the City of Dublin as:

      (1)   Research Office (ID-1) with a Research Support Buffer;

      (2)   Research Flex (ID-2);

      (3)   Research Assembly (ID-3);

      (4)   Research Mixed Use (ID-4); and

      (5)   Research Recreation (ID-5).

   (B)   Uses in the Innovation Districts are shown on the following table. Descriptions and characteristics of use categories can be found in § 153.002(A), uses definitions. Additional development requirements for particular uses are contained in division (C) of this section as referenced below within the "Use Specific Standards" column.

      (1)   Permitted uses. Uses denoted as "P" in Table 153.038(B)(4), Table of Uses, indicate that the use is allowed by right, subject to compliance with the use specific requirements referenced in the Table of Uses and all other applicable provisions of the Zoning Code.

      (2)   Conditional uses. Uses denoted as "C" in Table 153.038(B)(4), Table of Uses, indicate that the land use is allowed only upon approval of a conditional use permit as required by § 153.236, compliance with use specific requirements referenced in the Table of Uses and all other applicable provisions of the Zoning Code.

      (3)   Size or time limited uses. Uses denoted with an "S" or "T" in Table 153.038(B)(4), Table of Uses, indicate special limits regarding size or time duration of the use and are subject to compliance with the use specific requirements referenced in the Table of Uses and all other applicable provisions of the Zoning Code.

      (4)   Table of uses. The following table identifies permitted and conditional uses within the ID-1, ID-2, ID-3 and ID-4 Districts. In all cases, blank spaces or uses not included indicate that the uses are not permitted. For the Research Recreation (ID-5) District, uses shall be those as outlined in the latest adopted version of "Planned Industrial Park Development Text: Northwest Dublin Commercial Park/Sports Ohio."

P=Permitted C=Conditional S=Size Limited T=Time Limited
PRINCIPAL USES	Research Office	Research Flex	Research Assembly	Research Mixed Use	USE SPECIFIC STANDARDS
Commercial Uses	ID-1	ID-2	ID-3	ID-4
Animal Care- General Services	C				153.038(C)(1)
Animal Care- Veterinary Offices	C				153.038(C)(1)
Animal Care- Veterinary Urgent Care and Hospitals	C				153.038(C)(1)
Conference Center	P	P			153.038(C)(2)
Data Center	C	P	P
Eating and Drinking	C				153.038(C)(3)
Entertainment and Recreation- Indoor	C	P			153.038(C)(4)
Entertainment and Recreation- Outdoor					153.038(C)(4)
Exercise and Fitness	C	P		P	153.038(C)(4)
Fueling/Service Station	C				153.038(C)(5)
Hotel	P
Office- General	P	P	P	P
Office- Call Centers	P	P	P
Office- Flex	P	P	P	P	153.038(C)(6)
Office- Medical	P	P	P	P
Parking Structures	P				153.038(C)(7)
Personal, Repair and Rental Services	C				153.038(C)(8)
Retail	C				153.038(C)(8)
Transportation- Park-and-Ride	P	P	P		153.038(C)(9)
Civic, Public & Institutional Uses	ID-1	ID-2	ID-3	ID-4
Day Care	C	P		P	153.038(C)(10)
Educational Facility	P	P	P		153.038(C)(11)
High School	P	P	P		153.038(C)(11)
Government Services- General	P	P	P
Government Services- Safety		P	P
Government Services- Service		P	P
Hospital	P	P	P
Library, Museum or Gallery	C				153.038(C)(12)
Religious or Public Assembly	P				153.038(C)(13)
Parks and Open Space	P	P	P	P
Transportation - Transit Station	P	P	P
Industrial Uses	ID-1	ID-2	ID-3	ID-4
Construction and Contract Service		P	P
Manufacturing and Assembly		C	P		153.038(C)(14)
Mini-Storage					153.038(C)(15)
Research and Development	P	P	P	P
Utilities- District Energy Plant	P	P	P		153.038(C)(16)
Utilities- Electric Substation			P		153.038(C)(18)
Utilities- Essential Services	P	P	P	P
Utilities- Wireless Communications	See Dublin Code Chapter 99				153.038(C)(19
Warehousing and Distribution		C	P		153.038(C)(20)
Residential Uses	ID-1	ID-2	ID-3	ID-4
Dwelling- Single-Family					153.038(C)(21)
Dwelling- Townhome				P	153.038(C)(22)
Dwelling- Live-Work		C		P	153.038(C)(22)
Dwelling- Multiple Family				P	153.038(C)(22)
		= Research Support Buffer ONLY

 

P=Permitted C=Conditional S=Size Limited T=Time Limited
Accessory uses are permitted only in connection with a permitted or approved conditional use on the same property and must be clearly subordinate and incidental to that use. No accessory use may be operated when a permitted or conditional use does not exist on the property. Permitted principal uses are permitted as accessory uses
ACCESSORY/TEMPORARY USES	Research Office	Research Flex	Research Assembly	Research Mixed Use	USE SPECIFIC STANDARDS
Commercial Uses	ID-1	ID-2	ID-3	ID-4
Bicycle Facilities	P	P	P	P	153.038(C)(23)
Child Day Care	P	P	P	P	153.038(C)(10)
Community Activity	P,T	P,T	P,T	P,T	153.038(C)(24)
Construction Trailer/Office	P,T	P,T	P,T	P,T	153.038(C)(25)
Corporate Residences	P	P	P
Drive-In/Drive-Thru	C				153.038(C)(26)
Dwelling Rental or Sales Office				P	153.038(C)(27 )
Eating and Drinking	P	P	P	P	153.038(C)(3)
Entertainment and Recreation- Indoor	P	P		P	153.038(C)(4)
Exercise and Fitness	P	P	P	P	153.038(C)(4)
Helipad/Heliport	P	C			153.038(C)(28)
Home Occupation				P	153.038(C)(29)
Outdoor Display/Seasonal Sales	C,T				153.038(C)(30)
Parking Structures	P	P			153.038(C)(7)
Personal, Repair and Rental Services	P,S	P,S	P,S		153.038(C)(8)
Retail	P,S	P,S	P,S		153.038(C)(8)
Transportation - Park and Ride	P	P			153.038(C)(9)
Transportation - Transit Stop	P	P	P	P
Utilities - Essential Services	P	P	P	P
Utilities - Renewable Energy	P	P	P	P	153.038(C)(31)
Utilities - Renewable Wind Equipment	C	C	C	C	153.038(C)(31)
Utilities - Wireless Communications	See Dublin Code Chapter 99
Vehicle Charging Stations	P	P	P	P
Warehousing and Distribution	P,S	P,S	P,S
		Research Support Buffer ONLY

 

   (C)   Use specific standards. The following requirements shall apply in addition to all other applicable development regulations for specific types of uses in the ID-1, ID-2, ID-3 and ID-4 Districts. For the Research Recreation (ID-5) District, use regulations shall be those as outlined in the latest adopted version of "Planned Industrial Park Development Text: Northwest Dublin Commercial Park/Sports Ohio."

      (1)   Animal care-general services; animal care-veterinary offices; animal care-veterinary urgent care and hospitals. Principal uses are limited to the research support buffer within the ID-1 District as a stand-alone use or as part of a larger retail center. Conditional use approval must be obtained as required by § 153.236. All activities shall be conducted indoors. No outdoor animal exercise or activity areas shall be permitted. Boarding of animals shall only be permitted for the ongoing care of animals in treatment and must be provided within the principal structure.

      (2)   Conference centers. Facilities may be either freestanding or included within permitted hotels. Uses include accessory components such as banquet facilities and restaurants.

      (3)   Eating and drinking. Principal uses are limited to the research support buffer within the ID-1 District as a stand-alone use or as part of a larger retail center. Conditional use approval must be obtained as required by § 153.236. As an integrated use on the ground floor of another principal use, facilities shall not exceed a cumulative total of 15% of the gross floor area of the ground floor. The following requirements shall apply for outdoor seating:

         (a)   Speakers for amplified sound must not operate at a level greater than that to provide background music;

         (b)   Advertising on furniture is prohibited;

         (c)   A secure, enclosed area must be provided for the storage of furniture when not in use that will not interfere with pedestrian movement.

      (4)   Entertainment and recreation-indoor; entertainment and recreation-outdoor; exercise and fitness. Principal uses are permitted in the ID-2 District. Within the ID-1 District uses are limited to the research support buffer as a stand-alone use or as part of a larger retail center, subject to conditional use approval as required by § 153.236. No use shall exceed 20,000 square feet of gross floor area. Accessory uses shall not exceed 10% of the gross floor area of the principal use.

      (5)   Fueling/service station. Principal uses are limited to the research support buffer within the ID-1 District as a stand-alone use or as part of a larger retail center. Conditional use approval must be obtained as required by § 153.236. The following requirements shall also apply:

         (a)   Facilities shall be located no less than 200 feet from any intersection, as measured from the corner property pin.

         (b)   Each fueling station/pump shall be designed to accommodate a minimum of three vehicles (one at pump and two waiting).

         (c)   Under canopy lighting should be recessed to avoid glare and light trespass.

         (d)   All canopies shall be clad in materials to match the primary structure, and multiple canopies are preferred over one continuous roof form.

         (e)   Convenience store components shall be located along the public right-of-way and provide entry and orientation to the public street.

         (f)   Accessory items for fueling stations such as waste receptacles should be located between stations. Vending machines and outdoor sales and displays must obtain separate approval as required by this section.

         (g)   All inoperable vehicles must be parked in a defined service area providing screening in accordance with § 153.133.

         (h)   Each fueling/service station shall be adequately buffered from adjacent properties as required by § 153.133.

      (6)   Office-flex. Flex office must include a minimum of 30% office use. Remaining space may be used for any combination of research and laboratory space, clean manufacturing and assembly, wholesaling and/or related showroom, warehousing and or distribution purposes. Any showroom component shall not exceed 10% of the gross floor area of the principal structure and shall not count toward office calculations.

      (7)   Parking structures. All parking structures shall meet the requirements of § 153.040(J).

      (8)   Personal, repair and rental services; retail. Principal uses are limited to the research support buffer within the ID-1 District as a stand-alone use or as part of a larger retail center. Conditional use approval must be obtained as required by § 153.236. As ground-floor accessories to a larger permitted use, integrated establishments shall not exceed 10,000 square feet or 20% of the ground floor of the structure, whichever is smaller.

      (9)   Transportation- park-and-rides. Park and ride facilities shall provide only one shelter per bus route.

      (10)   Day care. Principal uses are permitted within the ID-2 District and are limited to the research support buffer within the ID-1 District as a stand-alone use or as part of a larger retail center subject to conditional use approval as required by § 153.236. As accessories to a larger permitted use, integrated establishments shall not exceed 15,000 square feet of gross floor area and shall comply with the requirements of R.C. § 5104.011.

      (11)   Educational facility; high schools. Uses shall have no rooms for the regular housing or sleeping of students. Educational programs and/or uses should also have a defined mission to engage in technology or entrepreneurial programs.

      (12)   Library, museum or gallery. Principal uses are limited to the research support buffer within the ID-1 District as a stand-alone use or as part of a larger retail center. Conditional use approval must be obtained as required by § 153.236. Incidental sales relating to the facility are permitted.

      (13)   Religious or public assembly. Only uses on sites existing as of the effective date of this amendment are permitted. Once removed, no further religious or public assembly uses shall be permitted.

      (14)   Manufacturing and assembly. Any auxiliary showroom areas associated with the primary use shall not exceed 10% of the gross floor area of the principal structure.

      (15)   Mini-storage. Only uses existing as of the effective date of this amendment are permitted. Once removed, no further mini-storage facilities shall be permitted.

      (16)   Utilities- district energy plant. The incidental sales of electrical energy to public utilities are permitted.

      (17)   (Reserved)

      (18)   Utilities- electric substation. Electric substations shall be located at least 700 feet from all residential districts or residential subarea of a planned development district.

      (19)   Utilities- wireless communications. For regulations governing wireless communication uses, Chapter 99 of the Dublin Codified Ordinances shall apply.

      (20)   Wholesaling & distribution. Any auxiliary showroom areas associated with the primary use shall not exceed 10% of the gross floor area of the principal structure.

      (21)   Dwelling- single-family. Only residential uses existing as of the effective date of this amendment are permitted. Once removed, no further single-family dwelling shall be permitted.

      (22)   Dwelling, live-work; dwelling, townhome and dwelling, multi-family. Live-work units may include up to two non-resident employees, and the non-residential use must be owned or operated by a resident of the live-work dwelling unit. In all cases, gross density for live-work, townhome or multi-family development shall not exceed ten units per acre.

      (23)   Bicycle facilities. Facilities shall be provided in accordance with § 153.040(H).

      (24)   Community activity. Community activities shall be conducted in accordance with this code.

      (25)   Construction trailer/office. All construction trailers and offices must obtain required permits and comply with setbacks applicable to the principal structures for sites upon which the construction will occur. Trailers/offices may be located on site no more than 30 days prior to the commencement of construction activity and must be removed no later than 60 days following occupancy.

      (26)   Drive-In/drive-thru. Facilities are not permitted within the ID-2, ID-3 or ID-4 Districts, principal uses are limited to the research support buffer within the ID-1 District as a stand-alone use or as part of a larger retail center. Conditional use approval must be obtained as required by § 153.236, and must comply with the following requirements:

         (a)   Reductions may be requested by the applicant and approved pursuant to § 153.041(E)(6) if a lower need can be adequately demonstrated.

         (b)   Stacking may not impede on-site or off-site traffic movement or circulation.

         (c)   All menu boards, speakers or service windows must be located on the side or rear of the principal structure.

      (27)   Dwelling rental or sales office. Rental or sales offices within the ID-4 District must comply with setbacks applicable to principal structures on the property and must be conducted in compliance with all applicable Code requirements for model homes and sales.

      (28)   Helipad/heliport. Proposed facilities must comply with the provisions of § 153.094.

      (29)   Home occupation. Within the ID-4 District, all home occupations shall comply with applicable provisions of § 153.073 and the following:

         (a)   Uses must be conducted completely within the residence or an accessory building and shall not exceed 25% of the gross floor area of the dwelling.

         (b)   No retail sales from the premises are permitted and the exterior of structures shall not be modified to accommodate the use.

         (c)   No display or signs for the home occupation shall be visible from the street.

         (d)   No employees are permitted other than those persons residing within the dwelling.

         (e)   No equipment shall be used that creates noise, vibration, sound, smoke, dust, odors, heat, glare, x-ray or electrical disturbance that is discernable to adjacent dwellings or at the property line.

         (f)   Uses requiring licenses from the state or city shall maintain licenses at all times and shall operate in compliance at all times.

         (g)   Home occupations shall not include or involve motor vehicle or equipment repair, sate of weapons or hazardous materials or other activities that would constitute a nuisance within a residential area.

      (30)   Outdoor display/seasonal sales. Outdoor displays and/or seasonal sales must be associated with the primary use of the property and comply with the provisions of § 153.099.

      (31)   Utilities- renewable energy equipment; utilities- renewable wind equipment. Incorporation of renewable energy for individual uses or groups of uses within the EAZ is highly encouraged subject to the following:

         (a)   Ground-mounted equipment for the collection of geothermal energy is permitted only to the side or rear of the principal structure, and equipment must be adequately screened.

         (b)   Ground-mounted equipment for the collection of wind energy must be located to the rear of the principal structure. Both building-mounted and ground-mounted equipment are subject to conditional use approval as required by § 153.236.

         (c)   For regulations pertaining to renewable energy equipment - solar, refer to § 153.074, Accessory Uses and Structures.

   (D)   Similar uses or uses not addressed.

      (1)   In those situations where a use is not specifically addressed but could reasonably be interpreted as similar in character to a use listed in the District, the Director may determine that the use is similar to the uses in the District, either as a permitted or a conditional use.

      (2)   The Director shall base the decision on a finding that the proposed use satisfies all of the following:

         (a)   Is consistent with the intent of this section and with the development intent for each District, as described in § 153.037(G) and this Code.

         (b)   Will not impair the present or potential use of other properties within the same District in the vicinity.

         (c)   The operation, scale and characteristics of the proposed use are no greater than those listed in the District, in terms of aesthetics, traffic generated, noise, potential nuisances, and other impacts related to community health, safety and welfare.

         (d)   Will not adversely affect the Economic Advancement Zone elements of the Community Plan.

      (3)   Once a finding of similar use is made, it shall comply with all applicable Code provisions, review and approval requirements and district regulations that apply to that use.

      (4)   The Director's determination shall be in writing and sent to the applicant. The applicant may either appeal the decision to the Board of Zoning Appeals in accordance with the provisions of this Code, or submit an application for an amendment to the Code.

(Ord. 13-08, passed 4-7-08; Am. Ord. 32-11, passed 6-27-11; Am. Ord. 19-12, passed 4-23-12; Am. Ord. 70-22, passed 6-12-23)