BRIDGE STREET DISTRICT DISTRICTS

(A) Contents of concept plan application. It is the intent of these regulations that the concept plan shall generally indicate overall design of the proposed project, including conformance with the Neighborhood Design Guidelines for residential projects. Information submitted should be comprehensive enough to enable the staff to understand the existing site and concept for the proposed development. The applicant shall submit a number of copies as determined by the Director of Planning. The information submitted should include the following:

(1) Completed application form along with the application fee.

(2) Vicinity map indicating the location of the site in the city and the general location of principal thoroughfares.

(3) Regional context map. A map indicating the proposed site and all areas within 2,000 feet in all directions showing both the basics of the proposed layout contained in the application and the property lines of the adjacent areas on a drawing that is 11 inches by 17 inches.

(4) Map of existing conditions and features drawn to scale, with accurate boundaries of the entire project and a north arrow, including the property proposed for development, all adjacent rights-of- way and 100 feet of property immediately adjacent thereto, indicating:

(a) Existing public improvements, permanent facilities, easements and property boundaries;

(b) General indication of existing structures on the site and abutting properties;

(c) Physical features and natural conditions of the site including the location of streams, tree masses, open spaces, etc.;

(d) General topography;

(e) Existing zoning district boundaries and jurisdictional boundaries;

(f) Surface drainage and areas subject to flooding;

(g) Existing public and private utility systems;

(h) Regional transportation system.

(5) The concept plan map, drawn to scale with accurate boundaries of the entire project and a north arrow, including the property proposed for development, all adjacent rights-of-way and 100 feet of property immediately adjacent thereto, indicating:

(a) Depiction of proposed land uses, including open space areas, indicating the approximate acreage by land use, density and type of buildings or dwelling units;

(b) The location of any lands to be dedicated to any public agency;

(d) The relationship of the proposed project to the surrounding area.

(B) Contents of preliminary development plan application. The application shall include the maps, plans, and supplementary documentation itemized below and as indicated in the Neighborhood Design Guidelines for residential projects. The applicant shall submit a number of copies as determined by the Director of Planning. The information submitted should include the following:

(1) Completed application form along with the application fee. The application shall be signed and notarized.

(2) Vicinity map showing the relationship of the proposed PD to existing development and including existing property lines, easements, utilities, and street rights-of-way of the subject property and property within 500 feet of the site, zoning district boundaries, and existing land uses and structures.

(3) Regional context map. A map of the proposed site and all areas within 2,000 feet in all directions showing both the basics of the proposed layout contained in the application and the property lines of the adjacent areas on a drawing that is 11 inches by 17 inches.

(4) Legal description.

(5) Map of existing conditions and features drawn to scale, with accurate boundaries of the entire project and a north arrow, including:

(a) Boundaries of the area proposed for development, dimensions and total acreage;

(b) Existing public rights-of-way, buildings, permanent facilities, access points and easements on, and adjacent to, the site;

(d) Existing zoning district boundaries and jurisdictional boundaries;

(e) Existing utility systems and providers;

(f) The location of existing topography showing contour lines at vertical intervals of not more than five feet, highlighting ridges, rock outcroppings and other significant topographical features and identifying any areas with slopes over 5%;

(g) Locations of all wooded areas, tree lines, hedgerows, and a description of significant existing vegetation by type of species, health, and quality;

(h) Delineation of existing drainage patterns on the property;

(i) Location of wetlands (and potential wetlands) the 100-year floodplain, floodway boundary, 20-foot buffer area beyond the floodway, and flood elevation as delineated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency maps including rivers and streams and their related river or stream bank, ponds, and water courses and as required by Chapter 151, Flood Control.

(6) The preliminary development plan map shall include a plan for the entire area of the proposed project and shall be drawn to an appropriate scale with accurate boundaries of the entire project including a north arrow. The applicant shall submit a number of copies as determined by the Director of Planning. The information submitted shall indicate:

(a) The proposed location, use and size of areas of residential, retail, office, industrial or institutional uses, community facilities, parks, playgrounds, school sites and other public areas and open spaces with the suggested ownership and maintenance provisions of such areas, and their related parking areas, and access points;

(b) The general layout of the proposed internal road system, indicating the proposed vehicular right-of-way of all proposed public streets, general indication of private streets and pedestrian circulation, bike paths and other trail systems, access drive locations, improvements to existing streets, and traffic control requirements;

(d) Natural areas and other natural features to be conserved and any required buffer areas;

(e) Natural features to be altered or impacted by the development and areas where new landscaping will be installed, etc.;

(f) A summary table showing total acres of the proposed development; the number of acres devoted to each type of use, including streets and common areas; the number of dwelling units by type and density for each residential use area and the building height(s); and square footage as proposed for retail, office, industrial and institutional uses, by use area; and the number of parking spaces provided for each use area;

(g) Space for signatures of the applicant and the Planning and Zoning Commission Secretary, and the dates of Planning and Zoning Commission and Council approvals.

(7) Preliminary plat, if appropriate, designed in compliance with the subdivision requirements set forth in Chapter 152, Subdivision Regulations. The required subdivision information may be included on the preliminary development plan.

(8) Architectural drawings demonstrating the prototypical designs of the proposed buildings, to demonstrate the exterior design, character and general elements in sufficient detail to indicate the proposed visual character of the development.

(9) Project phasing map. A phasing plan and schedule identifying the separate phases of the project, including utilities and any off-site improvements. Such schedule shall include the proposed use or reuse of existing features such as topography, structures, streets, easements and natural areas.

(10) Proposed utilities including the proposed provision of water, sanitary sewer and surface drainage facilities, including engineering feasibility studies or other evidence of reasonableness, including verification of availability.

(11) Traffic study indicating the impact of future traffic on the existing and proposed roadway system, as required by the City Engineer.

(12) Explanation of relationship of proposed development to existing and future land use in the surrounding area, the street system, community facilities and open space system, services and other public improvements. If the proposal is not fully consistent with Community Plan, the applicant shall submit a letter justifying the proposed deviation from the Community Plan.

(13) Development standards text. The development standards text identifying the requirements that are to govern the design and layout of the PUD.

(a) The development standards text shall include signature and date lines for the applicant certifying the text.

(b) Dimensions and/or acreages illustrated on the development plan shall be described in the development standards text.

(c) Any dimensions or other provision that departs from any applicable standards set forth in the Dublin Zoning Code, especially addressing signs, landscaping, appearance, and parking, shall be clearly described.

(d) Adequate provision shall be made to establish a private organization (i.e. homeowners association) with direct responsibility to provide for the operation and maintenance of all common facilities that are part of the planned development, and, in such instance legal assurances shall be provided to show that the private organization is self-perpetuating.

(C) Contents of final development plan application. The application shall include the maps, plans, designs and supplementary documents itemized below, and as indicated in the Neighborhood Design Guidelines for residential projects. Copies of the maps, plans, designs and supplementary documents shall be submitted. Final development plans are intended to be detailed refinements for development and, as such, shall be accurate, detailed representations of the total aspects of the approved preliminary development plan. The applicant shall submit a number of copies as determined by the Director of Planning. The information submitted shall include the following:

(1) Completed application form along with the application fee.

(2) Vicinity map showing the relationship of the area of the final development plan to the entire Planned Development District and including existing structures, property lines, easements, utilities, and street rights-of-way of the subject property and property within 500 feet of the site;

(4) Final subdivision plat. A final plat shall be submitted in accordance with Chapter 152, Subdivision Regulations, if the proposed development includes the subdivision of land and a final plat has not already been approved;

(5) Legal description of the property, if a final plat is not submitted, with accurate distances and bearings from an established monument on the project to the three nearest established street lines or official monuments; and stamped or sealed evidence from a surveyor registered in the State of Ohio or engineer that the monuments actually exist and that all dimensional and geodetic details are correct;

(6) Final development plan map prepared by a qualified professional such as a licensed architect, surveyor, engineer or landscape architect, and drawn to an appropriate scale indicating the following items, to the extent that the information is not already shown on the final subdivision plat or construction drawings for a subdivision:

(a) A bar scale, north arrow, and total acreage of the area that is the subject of the final development plan, and accurate location of all monuments;

(b) Radii, arcs, points of tangency, central angles for all curvilinear street, radii for all rounded corners, and length of all straight center line between curves on all public and private street;

(c) The right-of-way lines of adjoining streets and alleys with their width and names, and indicating the edge of pavement and centerline;

(d) All lot lines and easements with their dimensions;

(e) The dimensions and locations of proposed structures, buildings, streets, parking areas, yards, playgrounds, school sites and other public or private facilities; the proposed pedestrian and bike path systems; the arrangement of internal and in-out traffic movement including access roads and drives; lane and other pavement markings to direct and control parking and circulation; and the location of signs related to parking and traffic control;

(f) Location of existing and proposed structures including fences, walls, signs, and lighting;

(g) Location and layout of all proposed and existing outdoor storage areas including storage of waste materials and location of trash receptacles;

(h) Sanitary sewers, water and other utilities including fire hydrants, as required, and proposed drainage and storm water management;

(i) Delineation and identification of areas to be dedicated or reserved for public use, provided those areas are acceptable to the city, with the purposes indicated thereon, and of any area to be reserved by deed covenant for the common use of all property owners, listing who will maintain the acreage of such areas, or indicating if it is to be dedicated or reserved and the proposed timing of dedication or reservation;

(j) Space for signatures of the owner, and applicant if different that the owner, and the Planning and Zoning Commission Secretary, and the date of Commission approval;

(k) Summary table showing total acres of the proposed development, the number of acres devoted to each type of use including streets and open space, and the number of proposed dwelling units by type, building square footage, number of parking spaces, pavement coverage, impervious surface area and acreage devoted to open space, private streets, and other public facilities.

(7) Proposed utilities. Verification of availability of all utilities, including water, sanitary sewer, gas, electric, cable, etc., and indication of all utility line extensions;

(8) Additional plans for proposed development.

(a) Topographic maps showing existing and proposed grading contours, water courses, wetlands and flood plains and other flood hazard boundaries and information;

(b) Landscaping and screening plans as required by § 153.136(A);

(d) A lighting plan, including, but not limited to, light pole heights and locations, building accent lighting, pedestrian lighting, average footcandle calculations minimum foot-candles and maximum foot-candles.

(e) A dimensioned sign plan indicating the character, material, dimensions, location, shape, color(s) and type of illumination of signs;

(f) Architectural plans for the proposed development, showing all exterior elevations and building floor plans, colors, materials, and other details to indicate the type of architectural style proposed for the development and conformity with applicable appearance standards, prepared by a licensed architect;

(g) Construction plans for all public improvements, site grading, and required development practices specified by the city code.

(9) Ownership. The ownership interests of the subject property, including liens and easements, and the nature of the developer's interest if not the owner.

(10) Covenants, easements and restrictions.

(a) The substance of covenants, grants of easements, or other restrictions which will be imposed upon the use of the land, buildings, and structures, including proposed easements or grants for public utilities; and proper acknowledgment of owners and/or holders of mortgages accepting such restrictions.

(b) For projects that include any area for common use of or to be maintained by multiple property owners, the association's bylaws or code of regulations, which shall include provisions that comply with the following requirements:

1. Membership in the association shall be mandatory for all purchasers of lots in the development or units in a condominium;

2. The association shall be responsible for maintenance, control, and insurance of common areas;

3. The association shall have the power to impose assessments on members for the maintenance, control and insurance of common facilities, and have the power to place liens against individual properties for failure to pay assessments;

4. The association shall have the authority to enforce reasonable rules and regulations governing the use of, and payment of assessments for maintenance, control and insurance of, common facilities by such means as reasonable monetary fines, suspension of the right to vote and the right to use any common recreational facilities, the right to suspend any services provided by the association to any owner, and the right to exercise self-help to cure violations;

5. The conditions and timing of transfer of control from the developer to the unit or lot owners shall be specified;

6. The association shall convey to the city and other appropriate governmental bodies, after proper notice, the right to entrance to any common facilities for emergency purposes or in the event of nonperformance of maintenance or improvements affecting the public health, safety and welfare. The city shall have the right, after proper notice, to make improvements and perform maintenance functions. In addition, the city shall have the right to proceed against the association for reimbursements of said costs, including the right to file liens against individual condominium units, houses and vacant building lots.

(c) The provisions and authority for any required architectural review that may control any aspect of the project beyond the city requirements.

(11) Modifications. A statement identifying any aspect of the final development plan in which the applicant is requesting a modification from the preliminary development plan, pursuant to § 153.053(E).

(12) Updated existing conditions. An updated/revised map of existing conditions indicating all changes since the map was submitted with the preliminary development plan.

(13) Table of contents. Table of contents or other index indicating where each of the plan submission requirements is located within the application package (page number of narrative or drawing).

(Ord. 75-03, passed 5-3-04; Am. Ord. 05-23, passed 3-27-23)

§ 153.055 PLAN APPROVAL CRITERIA.

(A) Preliminary development plan. In the review of proposed planned developments, the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council shall determine whether or not the preliminary development plan complies with the following criteria. In the event the Planning and Zoning Commission determines that the proposed preliminary development plan does not comply with a preponderance of these criteria, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall disapprove the application:

(1) The proposed development is consistent with the purpose, intent and applicable standards of the Zoning Code;

(2) The proposed development is in conformity with Community Plan, Thoroughfare Plan, Bikeway Plan, and other adopted plans or portions thereof as they may apply and will not unreasonably burden the existing street network;

(3) The proposed development advances the general welfare of the city and immediate vicinity and will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of the surrounding areas;

(4) The proposed uses are appropriately located in the city so that the use and value of property within and adjacent to the area will be safeguarded;

(5) Proposed residential development will have sufficient open space areas that meet the objectives of the Community Plan;

(6) The proposed development respects the unique characteristic of the natural features and protects the natural resources of the site;

(7) Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage, retention and/or necessary facilities have been or are being provided;

(8) Adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress and egress designed to minimize traffic congestion on the surrounding public streets and to maximize public safety and to accommodate adequate pedestrian and bike circulation systems so that the proposed development provides for a safe, convenient and non-conflicting circulation system for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians;

(9) The relationship of buildings and structures to each other and to such other facilities provides for the coordination and integration of this development within the PD and the larger community and maintains the image of Dublin as a quality community;

(10) The density, building gross floor area, building heights, setbacks, distances between buildings and structures, yard space, design and layout of open space systems and parking areas, traffic accessibility and other elements having a bearing on the overall acceptability of the development plans contribute to the orderly development of land within the city;

(11) Adequate provision is made for storm drainage within and through the site so as to maintain, as far as practicable, usual and normal swales, water courses and drainage areas;

(12) The design, site arrangement, and anticipated benefits of the proposed development justify any deviation from the standard development regulations included in the Zoning Code or Subdivision Regulation, and that any such deviations are consistent with the intent of the Planned Development District regulations;

(13) The proposed building design meets or exceeds the quality of the building designs in the surrounding area and all applicable appearance standards of the city;

(14) The proposed phasing of development is appropriate for the existing and proposed infrastructure and is sufficiently coordinated among the various phases to ultimately yield the intended overall development;

(15) The proposed development can be adequately serviced by existing or planned public improvements and not impair the existing public service system for the area;

(16) The applicant's contributions to the public infrastructure are consistent with the Thoroughfare Plan and are sufficient to service the new development.

(B) Final development plan. In the review of proposed planned developments, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall determine whether or not the proposed development, as depicted on the final development plan, complies with the following:

(1) The plan conforms in all pertinent respects to the approved preliminary development plan provided however, that the Planning and Zoning Commission may authorize plans as specified in § 153.053(E)(4);

(2) Adequate provision is made for safe and efficient pedestrian and vehicular circulation within the site and to adjacent property;

(3) The development has adequate public services and open spaces;

(4) The development preserves and is sensitive to the natural characteristics of the site in a manner that complies with the applicable regulations set forth in this code;

(5) The development provides adequate lighting for safe and convenient use of the streets, walkways, driveways, and parking areas without unnecessarily spilling or emitting light onto adjacent properties or the general vicinity;

(6) The proposed signs, as indicated on the submitted sign plan, will be coordinated within the PUD and with adjacent development; are of an appropriate size, scale, and design in relationship with the principal building, site, and surroundings; and are located so as to maintain safe and orderly pedestrian and vehicular circulation;

(7) The landscape plan will adequately enhance the principal building and site; maintain existing trees to the extent possible; buffer adjacent incompatible uses; break up large expanses of pavement with natural material; and provide appropriate plant materials for the buildings, site, and climate;

(8) Adequate provision is made for storm drainage within and through the site which complies with the applicable regulations in this code and any other design criteria established by the city or any other governmental entity which may have jurisdiction over such matters;

(9) If the project is to be carried out in progressive stages, each stage shall be so planned that the foregoing conditions are complied with at the completion of each stage;

(10) The Commission believes the project to be in compliance with all other local, state and federal laws and regulations.

(Ord. 75-03, passed 5-3-04)

§ 153.056 DEFINITIONS.

(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

(B) Plan definitions.

(1) CONCEPT PLAN. A plan that generally indicates the overall design of a proposed PUD project with sufficient information to enable the applicant and the city to discuss the concept for the proposed development and to determine if the proposal is generally consistent with the Community Plan.

(2) FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN. A detailed plan showing the location of all site improvements, including easements, utilities, buildings, parking areas, circulation routes, points of ingress and egress, transportation and other public improvements (both on- and off-site), landscaping, architectural drawings, loading and unloading zones, service areas, ground signage, directional signage, location of refuse containers, lighting and accessory structures, and may include a subdivision plat. Critical dimensions are shown unless otherwise indicated.

(3) PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD). Any unified development project for which a specific plan for development and related set of development regulations has been adopted concurrent with the zoning designation for a planned development. A planned development includes any project approved in a Planned Low-Density Residential District, Planned Commerce District, Planned Industrial Park District or Planned Unit Development District prior to the adoption of this subchapter.

(4) PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD). A form of a planned development that includes one or more uses permitted by right or as conditional uses and which is established according to the requirements of § 153.052, or was approved as a PUD prior to the adoption of these regulations.

(5) PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN. A plan, submitted at the time of rezoning, outlining permitted and conditional land use development sites, major circulation patterns, critical natural areas to be preserved, open space areas and linkages, buffer areas, entryways, and major utilities and their relationship with surrounding uses. For the purposes of §§ 153.050 through 153.056, a preliminary development plan shall include a composite plan and any other development plan adopted prior to effective date of these regulations that are still in force.

(Ord. 75-03, passed 5-3-04)

BRIDGE STREET DISTRICT DISTRICTS

§ 153.057 GENERAL PURPOSE.

(A) The primary purpose of the Bridge Street District (BSD) zoning districts is to implement the Bridge Street District Area Plan for development and redevelopment of the Bridge Street District consistent with the directions articulated in the Community Plan (Bridge Street District Area Plan). This is with the full recognition that the Plan may be revised and acknowledging that the illustrations in the Plan are conceptual and not regulatory. The community plan identifies the Bridge Street District as the centerpiece of the city with a focus on historic and cultural acknowledgment, preservation and creation of outstanding open spaces, and the presence of mixed use districts. These features allow for a wider range of choices for housing and employment, create interesting places and walkable districts, and enable buildings of lasting, memorable and high quality architectural character that maintain Dublin's commitment to exemplary planning and design.

(B) The Bridge Street District zoning districts are intended to bring to life the five Bridge Street District Vision Principles by enhancing economic vitality; integrating the new center into community life; embracing Dublin's natural setting and celebrating a commitment to environmental sustainability; expanding the range of choices available to Dublin and the region; and creating places that embody Dublin's commitment to community.

(1) More specifically, the purpose of the Bridge Street District zoning districts is to promote development that creates an emerging center for urban lifestyles within a walkable, mixed-use urban environment that will enhance central Dublin's image as an exceptional location for high quality business investment.

(2) These districts are further intended to create places that embody Dublin's commitment to community through the preservation of those areas having architectural landmarks and traditional design, creating complete neighborhoods, and providing designs that honor human scale in their details. In addition, the Bridge Street District will continue to serve as a center of community for current and future Dublin residents.

(3) The BSD zoning districts also provide a simplified, but thorough, development review process that provides a high degree of predictability and consistency. The process also sustains Dublin's reputation for high quality development while allowing BSD property owners to compete efficiently and effectively in the marketplace.

(4) Because the Bridge Street District Area Plan is a transformative redevelopment concept designed for long-term implementation, a secondary purpose of the Bridge Street District zoning districts is to allow property owners the flexibility to take advantage of new and innovative business opportunities that are consistent with the Plan.

(D) Principles of walkable urbanism. To advance the purposes of the Bridge Street District zoning districts as described in divisions (A) through (C) of this section, the following principles of walkable urbanism will serve as a guiding framework to be used in the review of zoning and development proposals subject to the requirements of §§ 153.058 through 153.066. Individual principles may not apply in all circumstances, but should be used where appropriate to ensure the requirements and standards of these zoning districts are applied in a manner that contributes to the creation of walkable, mixed use urban environments as envisioned by the Bridge Street District Plan. In addition to the development requirements throughout §§ 153.058 through 153.066 intended to support walkability in the Bridge Street District, § 153.065(I) contains specific requirements for creating safe and comfortable pedestrian-oriented development desired by the city and consistent with the principles of walkable urbanism.

(1) General principles. The designs of buildings, streets, and open spaces within the Bridge Street District should contribute to the creation of an urban neighborhood pattern of development, characterized by:

(a) Quality architecture and urban design emphasizing beauty and human comfort and creating a sense of place;

(b) Pedestrian-friendly design that places a high priority on walking, bicycling and use of public transit;

(c) Creation of interesting and convenient destinations within walking distance for visitors as well as ordinary activities of daily living; and

(d) Respect for the natural environment.

(2) Streets, parking and transit. Streets should be capable of accommodating multiple modes of transportation and should facilitate the creation of a public realm designed primarily for people, characterized by:

(a) Streets and blocks arranged to allow for comfortable walking distances, to disperse traffic and to reduce the length of automobile trips;

(b) A connection to and enhancement of the existing street network;

(c) A recognition of the role of buildings and landscaping that contributes to the physical definition of streets as civic places;

(d) On-street public parking wherever possible;

(e) Shared parking and other strategies to reduce the size of surface parking lots and enable efficient and creative site design; and

(Ord. 07-12, passed 3-26-12; Am. Ord. 91-13, passed 11-18-13; Am. Ord. 114-14, passed 12-8-14; Am. Ord. 78-17, passed 11-20-17)

§ 153.058 BRIDGE STREET DISTRICT (BSD) DISTRICTS SCOPE AND INTENT.

(A) Scope. The following Bridge Street District (BSD) districts are hereby created. The districts described by this section are intended to be used for all land within the Bridge Street District. Unless otherwise specifically noted, after the effective date of this amendment all development and redevelopment within the BSD zoning districts shall be consistent with § 153.057, General Purpose and subject to the regulations of §§ 153.058 through 153.066. Other provisions of Chapters 152 and 153 of the Dublin Code of Ordinances apply in the BSD zoning districts. Where there are conflicts, the provisions of §§ 153.058 through 153.066 shall prevail. Nothing contained herein shall prohibit an application for rezoning to any non-BSD zoning district provided in this chapter.

(B) Intent. The Bridge Street District zoning districts are generally based on the District Framework of the Bridge Street District Area Plan. The purpose of the Framework is to allow development regulations to be adapted to the unique conditions present in each area. Although each district is unique, the five vision principles are intended to create a cohesive area, based on the concepts of walkability and urban vitality to support the quality of life for residents of all generations. The titles of each district are intended to describe the predominant land use character and/or special geographic locations rather than a single type of use. The following further describes the intent of each BSD zoning district.

(1) BSD Residential. The intent of this district is to accommodate single-family, two-family, townhouse, live-work and multiple-family uses in mid-rise development. The BSD Residential district integrates existing and new residential developments to create true neighborhoods and add to the population base needed to help support nearby retail and office development. Uses are generally limited to residential and small-scale residential support uses, as listed in Table 153.059-A.

(2) BSD Office Residential. The intent of this district is to accommodate a mix of office and multiple-family residential development at higher densities and in larger buildings. This district offers great flexibility to take advantage of visibility and access for office uses, with opportunities to create residential neighborhoods to support the adjacent BSD zoning districts. Uses include a mix of residential, personal service, and commercial uses, as listed in Table 153.059-A .

(3) BSD Office. The intent of this district is to allow a mix of offices and retail support uses, as listed in Table 153.059-A. The BSD Office district provides significant additional development capacity and redevelopment opportunities that foster office uses with a walkable design along signature streets, and provides increased accessibility and an improved roadway network to ease traffic pressure along major roadways.

(4) BSD Commercial. This district applies generally to existing retail centers and other low-rise commercial uses, including single use freestanding retail buildings, as listed in Table 153.059-A. Properties initially zoned into this district may be eligible for rezoning to the BSD Vertical Mixed Use district or to other surrounding BSD zoning districts when future redevelopment to higher densities is desired.

(5) BSD Sawmill Center Neighborhood.

(a) This district applies to the majority of the commercial areas at the east end of the District. The standards of the BSD Sawmill Center Neighborhood create an active, walkable destination through integration of a strong mix of uses. Development within this district relies on the provision of physical and visual connections through improved access and enhanced visibility from Sawmill Road, and links to adjacent neighborhoods and open spaces.

(b) This district accommodates a wide variety of building types and permitted uses, as listed in Table 153.059-A . Redevelopment of the BSD Sawmill Center area creates a walkable, mixed use core as the east anchor of the District. The district is subject to the specific neighborhood standards defined in § 153.063(C), establishing open space patterns, location requirements for building types, and permitting pedestrian-oriented, mixed use shopping areas.

(6) BSD Historic Transition Neighborhood. This district complements the HD Historic Core district by accommodating a variety of building types within a finer grained street and block network and uses consistent with that district. It accommodates uses similar to those in the HD Historic Core district, as listed in Table 153.059-A. Development allows an extension of the walkable mixed use character of the HD Historic Core district on the larger parcels within this district. The district is subject to the specific neighborhood standards defined in § 153.063(D). These requirements establish open space patterns and location requirements for building types, provide additional residential opportunities, and extend the small scale commercial activities of the HD Historic Core district.

(7) BSD Indian Run Neighborhood.

(a) This district applies to the larger parcels north and west of the Indian Run and south of I-270, including adjacent properties fronting the north side of Bridge Street. The BSD Indian Run Neighborhood district is intended to develop as a new walkable, mixed use district that takes advantage of excellent highway visibility, an improved road network, and proximity to Historic Dublin and the natural areas flanking the Indian Run. Development within the district relies on a comprehensive road network providing connections within the Indian Run district and to the rest of the District, as well as sensitivity of development at its edges given its proximity to Historic Dublin and the Indian Run.

(b) This district accommodates a wide variety of building types and permitted uses, as listed in Table 153.059-A . Redevelopment of the area creates a walkable, mixed use core as the west anchor of the District. The district is subject to specific neighborhood standards defined in § 153.063(E). These regulations are intended to establish natural and man-made open space patterns; build pedestrian,bicycle, and vehicular networks; provide location requirements for building types; and foster a pedestrian-oriented, neighborhood scale mixed use shopping area.

(8) BSD Scioto River Neighborhood.

(a) The standards of the BSD Scioto River Neighborhood are intended to create an active, walkable destination through integration of a vibrant mix of uses. Development in this district is oriented toward the Scioto River and the public spaces along the riverfront, and includes important vehicular and bicycle links to adjacent neighborhoods and open spaces.

(b) This district accommodates a wide variety of building types and permitted uses, as listed in Table 153.059-A . Development of the BSD Scioto River Neighborhood area establishes a walkable, mixed-use core as the center of the Bridge Street District. The district is subject to the specific neighborhood standards defined in § 153.063(F), establishing open space patterns, location requirements for building types, and permitting pedestrian-oriented, mixed-use shopping areas.

(9) BSD Vertical Mixed Use. The intent of this district is to allow a wide variety of mid-rise, mixed use development, including vertical mixed use with ground floor retail, and large format retail with liner buildings, as listed in Table 153.059-A. It is intended to be available for areas initially zoned into the BSD Indian Run Neighborhood, BSD Scioto River Neighborhood and BSD Sawmill Center Neighborhood districts, once these areas are developed and the applicable neighborhood standards are no longer needed to establish the organization and hierarchy of places. The district may be applied to areas initially zoned to the BSD Commercial District or elsewhere in the Bridge Street District as may be deemed appropriate when future redevelopment to higher densities is desired. Accordingly, the district is not intended to be mapped at the time the BSD zoning districts are initially adopted.

(10) BSD Public. This district applies to a variety of public spaces and facilities, including but not limited to schools, parks, open spaces, and places that accommodate more intensive recreation, such as outdoor entertainment venues, as listed in Table 153.059-A. It also applies to lands in and adjacent to rivers and creeks on which development is limited due to inclusion in a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) designated floodplain as regulated by this chapter, or lands that have special cultural or environmental sensitivity.

(Ord. 07-12, passed 3-26-12; Am. Ord. 91-13, passed 11-18-13; Am. Ord. 76-14, passed 8-25-14; Am. Ord. 114-14, passed 12-8-14; Am. Ord. 78-17, passed 11-20-17; Am. Ord. 03-21, passed 2-22-21)

§ 153.059 USES.

(A) Intent.

(1) The intent of § 153.059 is to establish uses for land and buildings desired in each BSD zoning district based on the vision for each area described in the Dublin Community Plan (Bridge Street District Area Plan) and the Bridge Street District's five Vision Principles. This is achieved through the variety of permitted, conditional, accessory and temporary uses allowed in each zoning district. In some cases, special siting and size limitations to establish the development character articulated in the Dublin Community Plan apply.

(2) This section ensures vibrant, mixed-use, pedestrian-oriented development by emphasizing certain uses in each zoning district and positioning the Neighborhood Districts to thrive as critical activity nodes by concentrating commercial activity in these special character areas. Refer to § 153.063, Neighborhood Standards, for the neighborhood district requirements.

(3) The titles of each zoning district describe the predominant land use character and/or special geographic locations rather than a single type of use. Zoning district titles shall not be construed as requiring a particular use and shall not preclude other uses from being established in each district, as permitted in this section. Refer to § 153.058, BSD Districts Scope and Intent, for the intent of each zoning district.

(B) General provisions.

(1) Permitted and conditional uses available in each BSD zoning district are shown in Table 153.059-A. Permitted and conditional uses may be restricted by location, size, period of operation, or other use-specific standards as designated in Table 153.059-A.

(2) Table 153.059-A - Explanation of terms.

(a) Listed uses are defined in § 153.002(A).

(b) A "P" in a cell indicates a use that is permitted by right in that BSD zoning district, subject to compliance with any use specific standards referenced in the use table and the applicable provisions of this chapter.

(c) A "C" in a cell indicates a use that is allowed in that BSD zoning district only upon approval of a conditional use as described in § 153.236 and compliance with any use specific standards referenced in the use table and the applicable provisions of this chapter.

(d) An "S" in a cell indicates a use that is allowed in that BSD zoning district only if limited in size, subject to compliance with any use specific standards referenced in the use table and the applicable provisions of this chapter.

(e) A "T" in a cell indicates a use that is allowed in that BSD zoning district for a limited period of time pursuant to a permit from the city, subject to compliance with any use specific standards referenced in the use table and the applicable provisions of this chapter.

(f) A blank cell indicates that the use is prohibited in that district.

(3) Use specific standards.

(a) Additional standards may apply to either permitted or conditional uses in a BSD zoning district. These additional standards are cross-referenced in the last column of Table 153.059-A as use specific standards and detailed in § 153.059(C).

(b) In some cases, additional restrictions on uses apply to specific building types in § 153.062(O) and to the Bridge Street District neighborhood districts in § 153.063.

(4) Similar use determination.

(a) When a proposed land use is not explicitly listed in Table 153.059-A, the Director shall determine whether it is reasonably included in the definition of a listed use, or that the proposed use meets the following criteria to the extent that it should be treated as a permitted or conditional use in the district.

1. The use is not specifically listed in any other BSD zoning district.

2. The use is generally consistent with the intent of the BSD zoning district and this chapter.

3. The use will not materially impair the present or potential use of other properties within the same district or bordering districts.

4. The use has no greater potential impact on surrounding properties than those listed in the district in terms of aesthetics, traffic generated, noise, potential nuisances and other impacts related to health, safety and welfare.

5. The use will not adversely affect the relevant elements of the Community Plan, including the Bridge Street District Area Plan.

(b) The Director's written determination shall be provided to the applicant and may be appealed to the Board of Zoning Appeals.

(5) Existing uses. The long range implementation of the Bridge Street District Area Plan requires sensitive treatment of existing uses that represent significant investments in the city. While it is the intent of the BSD zoning districts for development to ultimately meet the building and use requirements of this chapter, it is the intent of this section to permit existing uses to continue and to be considered conforming to this Code, even if the use or the building type is not otherwise permitted in the district, provided that the following requirements are met.

(a) All uses that were permitted or conditional uses under the zoning of a property immediately prior to its rezoning into a BSD zoning district shall continue to be allowed as permitted or conditional uses on the property. Expansions of uses within existing structures as permitted by § 153.062(B)(2) shall be permitted on the property provided that at least one of the permitted or conditional uses under the prior zoning has been operated continuously in an existing structure and/or associated use areas on the property within the 12 months prior to the rezoning of the property into the BSD zoning district.

(b) Once a use that complies with the BSD zoning district is established on a lot or parcel and all existing uses have been abandoned or voluntarily discontinued, no non-BSD use of the prior zoning district may be re-established.

1. For parcels with a single existing structure configured as a multi-tenant building, once the entire multi-tenant building is abandoned, demolished and/or all tenant spaces have established uses under the applicable BSD zoning district, no non-BSD use permitted in the prior zoning district may be re-established on the parcel.

2. For parcels with multiple existing structures, only after all buildings have been abandoned, demolished and/or all buildings have established uses under the applicable BSD zoning district, no non-BSD use permitted in the prior zoning district may be re-established on the parcel.

1. If an existing use is abandoned for any reason for a period of more than 12 months, only those uses allowed in the Bridge Street zoning district in which the property is located may be established. With regard to a multi-tenant building, the term "existing use" shall mean all of the existing uses in that building.

2. An existing use shall be determined by the Director to be abandoned if one or more of the following conditions exist:

a. Utilities, such as water, gas or electricity to the property, have been disconnected;

b. The property, buildings, or grounds have fallen into disrepair;

c. Signs or other indications of the presence of the use have been removed;

d. Equipment or fixtures necessary for the operation of the use have been removed; or

e. Other actions which, in the opinion of the Director, constitute an intention on the part of the property owner or lessee to abandon the use.

3. Once a use has been determined to be abandoned, any subsequent use shall comply with the provisions of § 153.059(B). Any new construction, including buildings, site features, parking areas, and other associated construction shall comply with the applicable provisions of §§ 153.057 through 153.066.

(d) Expansions of existing uses. An existing use may be enlarged, increased, or extended to occupy a greater area of buildings and lands only after a finding by the required reviewing body as required by § 153.066 that the enlargement, increase or extension meets all of the following standards:

1. The expansion does not have a substantial detrimental effect on, or materially impair the use and enjoyment of, adjacent uses or lots, and does not limit the ability for adjacent lots to develop in accordance with this chapter;

2. The buildings and area encompassing the expansion of the existing use complies with all parking, sign, or other regulations applicable to the area affected by the proposed enlargement, increase or extension of use area as required by the applicable provisions of §§ 153.057 through 153.066; and

3. The buildings and area encompassing the expansion of the existing use complies with any reasonable conditions imposed by the ART that are necessary to ensure that the proposed enlargement, increase, or extension of use area will not prove detrimental to adjacent properties or the surrounding community.

(e) Any existing use may be extended throughout any existing building or parts of a building which were manifestly arranged or designed for that use at the time of adoption of this amendment, but the existing use shall not be extended to occupy any land outside the existing building except as permitted by division (B)(5)(d) of this section and as approved by the required reviewing body.

(f) Existing structures. Refer to § 153.062(B)(2) for requirements related to existing structures.

(g) Refer to § 153.065(A)(2) for requirements related to nonconforming sites.

(6) Existing planned development districts. All planned developments that are effective on the date of adoption of the applicable BSD rezoning shall continue in effect and be considered conforming under this Code in addition to the permitted and conditional uses under the applicable BSD zoning district. This provision shall only apply to planned developments where no construction has commenced. The procedures for the implementation of these developments, including time limits for approval of final development plans or other time limits, must conform to the requirements of this chapter, to the extent the approved planned unit development text does not address the requirements.

(7) Principal uses. Any property is permitted any combination of principal uses in accordance with the requirements of this section and other applicable provisions of §§ 153.057 through 153.066.

(8) Accessory uses.

(a) 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.

(b) Temporary uses are governed by time limits as provided by this Code.

(c) Any principal use listed in a zoning district in Table 153.059-A shall be permitted as an accessory use in the same zoning district.

(9) Use Table.

TABLE 153.059-A: PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES IN BSD ZONING DISTRICTS

P = Permitted

C = Conditional Use

S = Size Limited

T = Time Limited

BSD Zoning Districts

Use Specific Standards See § 153.059(C)

Residential

Office Res.

Office

Commercial

Hist. Trans.

Indian Run

Sawmill Center

Vert. Mixed Use

Scioto River Neighborhood

Public

PRINCIPAL USES

Residential

Dwelling, Single-Family

(1)(a)

Dwelling, Two-Family

Dwelling, Townhouse

(1)(b)

Dwelling, Live-Work

(1)(c)

Dwelling, Multiple- Family

(1)(d)

Civic/Public/
Institutional

Cemetery

Community Center

(2)(a)

Community Garden

(2)(b)

Day Care, Adult or Child

(2)(c)

District Energy Plant

(2)(d)

Educational Facility

Elementary or Middle School

Government Services, Safety

High School

Hospital

C/ S

C/S

C/ S

(2)(e)

Library, Museum, Gallery

(2)(f)

Municipal Parking Lot

Religious or Public Assembly

C/S

(2)(g)

Parks and Open Space

Transportation, Park & Ride

Transportation, Transit Station

Commercial

Animal Care, General Services, Veterinary Offices, and Veterinary Urgent Care and Animal Hospitals

(3)(a)

Bank

Bed and Breakfast

(3)(b)

Conference Center

Eating and Drinking

C/ S

P/ S/ C

(3)(c)

Entertainment / Recreation, Indoor

C/ S

P/ S/ C

P/S /C

P/ S/ C

(3)(d)

Exercise and Fitness

C/ S

P/ S/ C

(3)(e)

Fueling / Service Station

(3)(f)

Hotel

Office, General

Office, Medical

Parking, Structure

P/ C

P/C

P/ C

P/C

P/ C

(3)(g)

Parking, Surface Lot

(3)(h)

Personal, Repair, & Rental Services

C/ S

P/S/C

(3)(i)

Research & Development

Retail, General

C/ S

P/ S/ C

(3)(j)

Sexually Oriented Business Establishment

(3)(k)

Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Home for the Aging, and Nursing Homes

Vehicle Sales, Rental and Repair

(3)(l)

Wireless Communications

Refer to Chapter 99 of Dublin Code of Ordinances

ACCESSORY USES

ATM, Walk-Up

Bicycle Facilities

Community Activity and Special Event

(4)(a)

Construction Trailer/Office

(4)(b)

Day Care, Adult or Child

(2)(c)

Drive-in/Drive-t hrough

(4)(c)

Dwelling, Accessory

(4)(d)

Dwelling Administration, Rental, or Sales Office

(4)(e)

Eating & Drinking

Essential Utility Services

Exercise and Fitness

Farmers Market

Helipad/Heliport s

Home Occupation

(4)(f)

Outdoor Dining and Seating

P/ C

P/C

P/ C

P/C

P/ C

(4)(g)

Outdoor Display or Seasonal Sales

(4)(h)

Parking, Structure

P/ C

P/C

P/ C

P/C

P/ C

(3)(f)

Parking, Surface

(4)(i)

Renewable Energy Equipment

(4)(j)

Renewable Energy Equipment, Wind

(4)(k)

Residential Model Home

(4)(l)

Retail or Personal Services

Swimming Pool

Transportation, Transit Stop

Vehicle Charging Station

Wireless Communications

Refer to Chapter 99 of Dublin Code of Ordinances

(C) Use specific standards. Certain uses listed in this section may be permitted or conditional only with additional use specific standards. Additional use specific standards may apply to uses within specific building types and neighborhood districts; refer to § 153.062(O) for use and occupancy requirements based on building type and § 153.063 for use requirements for neighborhood districts.

(1) Residential uses.

(a) Dwelling, single-family.

1. Applications for development shall not contain more than 35 detached single-family dwelling units.

2. Development applications containing detached single-family dwelling units shall not be accepted if any of the property lines of the proposed units would be located within 400 feet of any single-family detached dwelling constructed or approved within the BSD Residential district after the effective date of this amendment.

3. No single-family detached dwelling unit may be constructed within 500 feet of the I-270 right-of-way as measured from the nearest property line.

4. Single-family detached dwellings shall have no more than one principal building and its permitted accessory structures located on each lot.

(b) Dwelling, townhouse.

1. If single-family attached residential units are located across the street from existing single-family detached dwellings, no more than eight attached units may be permitted in a building.

2. Ground floor residential uses are not permitted on Bridge Street in the BSD Historic Transition Neighborhood district.

1. No more than two non-resident employees are permitted in addition to the resident(s) of the dwelling.

2. The non-residential use must be operated by a resident of the live-work dwelling unit.

3. Signs are permitted in accordance with § 153.065(H).

(d) Multiple-family. Multiple-family uses are not permitted on ground floor elevations fronting Principal Frontage Streets in the BSD Office Residential and Office districts.

(2) Civic/public/institutional uses.

(a) Community center. Incidental sales of such products as refreshments, athletic supplies for activities conducted on the premises, and similar products are permitted.

(b) Community garden.

1. Incidental sales of items grown on the premises are permitted. Areas used for sales shall be located at least ten feet from the edge of the pavement of any street. Parking shall be located off-street or in permitted on-street locations. One, 24-square-foot sign shall be permitted, located at least ten feet from the edge of the street and not within the public street right-of-way.

2. Refuse and compost bins must be constructed to be rodent-resistant and located as far as practicable from abutting residential uses. Refuse must be removed from the site at least once a week.

3. No outdoor work activity that involves power equipment or generators may occur after 9:00 p.m. or prior to 7:00 a.m.

4. One accessory building, not exceeding 100 square feet in gross floor area, may be permitted, provided the location meets all setback requirements applicable to accessory buildings as provided in § 153.074.

1. The use shall at all times comply with the requirements of R.C. Chapter 5104.

2. Outdoor recreation areas shall be located to the side or rear of the principal structure and be enclosed with a permitted fence. The outdoor recreation area shall be screened using fencing and/or landscaping to provide a minimum 50% opaque screen.

3. All outdoor play equipment and shade structures visible from the right-of-way or adjacent properties shall use subdued, earth toned colors.

4. Adult and/or child day care uses are prohibited in civic building types as the sole principal use.

(d) District energy plant. Incidental sales of electrical energy to public utilities are permitted.

(e) Hospital. Hospitals shall be limited to no more than 75,000 square feet of gross floor area per structure, not including associated parking structures.

(f) Library, museum, gallery. Incidental sales of refreshments and items related to exhibits or activities at the facility are permitted.

(g) Religious or public assembly. Religious or public assembly structures shall be limited to no more than 100,000 square feet of gross floor area, not including associated parking structures.

(3) Commercial.

(a) Animal care, general services, veterinary offices, and veterinary urgent care and animal hospitals. All activities shall be conducted indoors. No outdoor animal exercise or activity areas shall be permitted.

(b) Bed and breakfast.

1. The property owner shall reside on the property and/or manage the facility. No more than eight guest units are permitted.

2. Guest accommodations are limited to short-term stays of no more than 14 days.

1. Eating and drinking facilities shall be limited to no more than 3,500 square feet of gross floor area for single tenant buildings in the BSD Office, BSD Office Residential, and BSD Residential districts, unless otherwise permitted as a conditional use.

2. Eating and drinking facilities in multi-tenant buildings in the BSD Office, BSD Office Residential, and BSD Residential districts shall be limited to no more than 5,000 square feet of gross floor area, or 20% of the gross floor area of the ground floor of the principal structure, whichever is smaller, unless otherwise permitted as a conditional use.

3. Deliveries and refuse (such as but not limited to grease traps, recycling, and trash) pick-up in the Historic South shall be limited to between the hours of 8:00 a.m. local time and 5:00 p.m. local time.

(d) Entertainment or recreation, indoor.

1. Indoor entertainment or recreation uses shall be limited to no more than 25,000 square feet of gross floor area in the BSD Office, BSD Office Residential, BSD Residential, BSD Commercial, and BSD Vertical Mixed Use districts, unless otherwise permitted as a conditional use.

2. In the BSD Public district, the use must be owned and operated by either a public or nonprofit organization.

(e) Exercise and fitness.

1. To avoid large, single tenant uses that detract from the urban, walkable intent of the Bridge Street District, exercise and fitness uses shall be limited to no more than 10,000 square feet of gross floor area in the BSD Residential and BSD Historic Transition Neighborhood districts. Exercise and fitness facilities exceeding 10,000 square feet in this district may be permitted as conditional uses.

(f) Fueling/service station.

1. Fuel pumps shall be located on the same lot as a permitted building type.

2. Fuel pumps are not permitted between the principal structure and an adjacent principal frontage street.

3. Where pumps are facing any street type except for an alley or service street, a street wall at least three feet high shall be placed between the pumps and associated vehicular circulation area and the street. Refer to § 153.065(E)(2) for street wall requirements.

4. Each fueling/service station shall be buffered from adjacent properties as required in § 153.065(D)(4) and meet the applicable requirements of § 153.065(D)(5).

5. Motor vehicles may be continuously stored outdoors on the property for no more than 24 hours.

6. Refer to § 153.062(L) for vehicular canopy requirements.

(g) Parking, structure.

1. Parking structures completely lined by space available for occupancy along a public or private street frontage, and parking structures located on the interior of blocks with other building types located between the parking structure and the street, are permitted. All other parking structures, including podium parking structures with non-occupied space along public and private street frontages, are conditional uses.

2. When constructed as a principal use, either as a public or a private parking structure, no more than 75% of the parking spaces shall be used to provide the required accessory parking for other principal uses located within 600 feet of the structure, unless otherwise approved with a parking plan in accordance with § 153.065(B)(l)(f).

3. Where applicable, the building type requirements of § 153.062(O)(12) - (13) shall also apply.

(h) Parking, surface lot.

1. All surface parking lots shall meet the surface parking lot design requirements of § 153.065(B)(6).

2. When constructed as a principal use, surface parking lots shall not have frontage on or have direct access from a principal frontage street unless permitted by the City Engineer.

(i) Personal, repair, and rental services.

1. Personal, repair, and rental service establishments shall be limited to no more than 10,000 square feet for single tenant buildings in the BSD Office, BSD Office Residential, and BSD Residential districts, unless otherwise permitted as a conditional use.

2. Personal, repair, and rental services in multi-tenant buildings in the BSD Office, BSD Office Residential, and BSD Residential districts shall be limited to no more than 10,000 square feet of gross floor area, or 20% of the gross floor area of the ground floor of the principal structure, whichever is smaller, unless otherwise permitted as a conditional use.

3. Personal, repair, and rental service uses shall be limited to no more than 25,000 square feet of gross floor area in all other BSD zoning districts except the BSD Indian Run Neighborhood, BSD Sawmill Center Neighborhood and BSD Scioto River Neighborhood, unless otherwise permitted as a conditional use.

(j) Retail, general. To avoid large, single tenant uses that detract from the urban, walkable intent of the Bridge Street District, general retail uses in the BSD Residential, Office Residential, Office, Commercial, and Public districts shall be limited to no more than 20,000 square feet of gross floor area, unless otherwise permitted as a conditional use.

(k) Sexually oriented business establishment.

1. Sexually oriented business establishments shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 120 of the Dublin Code of Ordinances.

2. No person shall operate, locate, or permit the location of a sexually oriented business establishment within 750 feet (as measured from property line to property line) of any residential use or district, school, preschool, adult or child care, religious or public assembly, or any other civic/public/institutional use (within the city or other municipality), or another sexually oriented business establishment.

(l) Vehicle sales, rental, and repair.

1. There shall be not more than one full access driveway for each 100 feet of lot frontage or portion thereof.

2. Vehicular use areas are not permitted between the principal structure and a principal frontage street. Where vehicular use areas are located between a principal structure and any other street type, a street wall shall be installed along that portion of the lot line between the vehicular use areas and the street. Refer to § 153.065(E)(2) for street wall requirements.

(4) Accessory and temporary uses.

(a) Community activity and special event.

1. The site of the activity or event shall be adequately served by utilities and sanitary facilities.

2. The activity or event shall not become a safety hazard or public disturbance and shall not cause substantial adverse impacts on surrounding properties or land uses by creating excessive noise, glare, heat, dust, odors, or pollutants as determined by the Director and Fire Marshal.

3. A permit shall be obtained for the community activity or special event from the City of Dublin Events Administration.

(b) Construction trailer/office. Construction trailers and/or offices shall comply with the setbacks applicable to principal structures on the property, but are not required to comply with street frontage requirements for building types. Construction trailers and/or offices shall comply with the provisions of § 153.097.

1. Drive-in/drive-throughs are permitted only as accessories to banks in the BSD Vertical Mixed Use and BSD Historic Transition Neighborhood districts following approval of a conditional use application by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

2. Drive-in/drive-through vehicular stacking areas and associated service locations shall not be on the side of a building facing a principal frontage street. Where drive-in/drive-through access lanes are facing a non-principal frontage street, a street wall at least three feet high shall be placed between the access lanes and the street. Refer to § 153.065(E)(2) for street wall requirements.

3. No menu boards, speakers, or service windows shall be located between any façade of the principal structure and a front or corner side property line.

4. Drive-in/drive-through vehicle stacking spaces shall be at least 20 feet long. Stacking spaces may not impede on-site or off-site vehicular, bicycle, or pedestrian circulation. Where five or more stacking spaces are provided, the individual stacking lanes shall be clearly delineated. The number of stacking spaces and a traffic and pedestrian circulation plan shall be submitted by the applicant with the conditional use application and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

5. Uses with drive-in/drive-through facilities shall be buffered from adjacent properties as required in § 153.065(D)(5).

6. Audible electronic devices such as loudspeakers, service order devices, and similar instruments shall not be located within 25 feet of the lot line of any residential district or use and shall be subject to § 132.03(A)(6) of the Dublin City Code.

7. Refer to § 153.062(L) for vehicular canopy location and design requirements.

8. Structures related to drive-in/drive-throughs shall not have frontage on, or be readily visible from, any shopping corridor.

9. Protective bollards, when used, shall be painted to match one of the colors used on the nearest structure with which the bollards are associated.

(d) Dwelling, accessory. An accessory dwelling located in a single-family, two-family, or townhouse dwelling must comply with the following standards:

1. No more than one accessory dwelling unit is permitted on a lot with a single-family, two-family, or townhouse dwelling. Where townhouse dwellings do not have individual lots, no more than one accessory dwelling unit is permitted for each townhouse unit in the development.

2. An accessory dwelling unit shall be limited to no more than 800 square feet of gross floor area.

3. When accessory to a single-family dwelling, the accessory dwelling unit may be located either within the single-family dwelling structure or in a permitted accessory structure.

4. When accessory to a townhouse dwelling, the accessory dwelling unit may only be located in a permitted accessory structure or within the basement level of the principal dwelling.

5. When accessory to a single-family dwelling or two-family dwelling, the accessory dwelling unit shall have a separate entrance from the principal dwelling unit, and that entrance shall not face the front lot line and shall not be located on the same building façade as the principal building entrance closest to the street.

6. The owner of the dwelling must occupy either the principal dwelling unit or the permitted accessory dwelling unit.

7. Ownership of the accessory dwelling unit may not be separate from the ownership of the principal dwelling unit.

(e) Dwelling administration, rental, or sales office. These uses shall comply with the provisions of § 153.073(D) and setbacks applicable to principal structures on the property, but are not required to comply with street frontage requirements for building types unless the use is conducted within a permanent principal structure.

(f) Home occupation. In all BSD zoning districts, home occupations shall comply with the following standards.

1. The use must be conducted entirely within the principal dwelling or accessory buildings.

2. No business involving retail sales of goods on the premises is permitted.

3. No person not a member of the household residing on the premises shall work on the premises.

4. Not more than 25% of the ground floor gross floor area of the principal dwelling shall be devoted to the home occupation.

5. The exterior of the structure shall not be modified to accommodate the home occupation.

6. No display or signs pertaining to the home occupation shall be visible from the street.

7. No equipment shall be used that creates noise, vibration, sound, smoke, dust, odors, heat, glare, X-Ray or electrical disturbance to radio or television that is discernable in adjacent dwelling units or at the property line.

8. All home occupations that require a license from the state or city shall maintain a valid license at all times and shall operate in compliance with the terms of that license and all applicable regulations of the state or city at all times.

9. Home occupations shall not include or involve motor vehicle or equipment repair, the sale of weapons or hazardous materials, or other activities that would constitute a nuisance in a residential area.

(g) Outdoor dining and seating.

1. Outdoor dining and seating areas, furniture, and enclosures shall be set back at least five feet from the curb and at least five feet from all street trees and street furniture. In no case shall these amenities be placed in a manner that would provide less than six feet of clear area for pedestrian use.

2. The use of outdoor speakers shall require a conditional use. Outdoor speakers shall comply with the provisions of § 132.03(A)(6) of the Dublin City Code.

3. Advertising is not permitted on dining furniture, accessories, or other similar amenities.

4. Dining furniture shall be of the same design, material and color for all furniture associated with the use. When not in regular use, outdoor furniture shall be stored in a location that is not visible to the public, unless the patio furniture is all-weather material, set up for use and not covered in any way, and weather conditions make the use of furniture possible.

(h) Outdoor display or seasonal sales.

1. Outdoor seasonal plant display shall comply with the provisions of § 153.099.

2. Outdoor sale of merchandise is permitted, and shall comply with the provisions of § 153.099(C)(2). Merchandise shall only be displayed during the hours of operation for the principal use. No permit is required.

3. Outdoor sales of Christmas trees and pumpkins shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 116 of the Dublin City Code.

(i) Parking, surface (accessory).

1. Where the non-residential gross floor area of the principal structure is 100,000 square feet or more and the principal structure is on a lot that is four acres or less, surface parking shall not be used to provide required parking. However, surface parking may be used for a maximum of 5% of the required spaces provided the parking lot is located to the side or rear of the principal structure and not fronting on a public street.

2. This requirement applies only to principal structures constructed after the effective date of this amendment.

(j) Renewable energy equipment, solar.

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

(k) Renewable energy equipment, wind.

1. Ground-mounted equipment for the collection of wind energy is permitted to the rear of the principal structure, may not exceed the maximum permitted height of the principal structure by more than 40 feet, and must be set back from each property line a distance equal to the height of the equipment that exceeds the height of the principal structure.

2. As an exception, within 200 feet of the I-270 right-of-way, ground-mounted wind energy equipment shall be limited to 150 feet, and must be set back from each property line a distance equal to the height of the equipment.

3. Height of the equipment is measured to the farthest extent of any part of the equipment.

4. Building-mounted equipment for the collection of wind energy must be integrated into the architectural character of the principal structure.

5. Rooftop-mounted equipment for the collection of wind energy shall be permitted to exceed the maximum permitted height of the principal structure by no more than 15 feet.

(l) Residential model home. Residential model homes shall comply with the provisions of § 153.073(D).

(Ord. 07-12, passed 3-26-12; Am. Ord. 22-14, passed 8-25-14; Am. Ord. 76-14, passed 8-25-14; Am. Ord. 114-14, passed 12-8-14; Am. Ord. 30- 16, passed 9-12-16; Am. Ord. 78-17, passed 11-20-17; Am. Ord. 03-21, passed 2-22-21; Am. Ord. 70-22, passed 6-12-22)

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