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The specific regulations for a church/religious assembly shall be as follows:
(a) The minimum lot size shall be 43,560 square feet.
(b) The minimum lot width shall be 200 feet.
(c) The minimum side setback shall be 20 feet and not less than the height of the building.
(d) The City Planning and Zoning Commission may require all outdoor children's activity areas to be enclosed by a fence or wall to ensure the safety of the children, depending on the design and location of the activity area.
(e) All activities, programs and other events shall be listed on the conditional use permit application and be directly related to the conditional use permit so granted. These activities shall be adequately and properly supervised so as to prevent any hazard and to assure against any disturbance or nuisance to surrounding properties, residents or to the community in general. If any additional activities are proposed that were not included on the approved conditional use permit, then a new conditional use application shall be required according to the procedures in this chapter.
(f) Associated uses shall be located on the same zoning lot as the principal use and comply with the building setback requirements set forth in this Planning and Zoning Code.
(g) No outdoor activity area, such as a swimming pool, ball field or court shall be permitted unless the lot area is two acres or more. When an outdoor activity area adjoins a residential zoning district boundary, these activity areas shall be setback 40 feet from any side or rear lot line. The hours of operation of outdoor activity areas shall be limited to that specifically authorized by the City Planning and Zoning Commission as part of the conditional use approval.
(h) Such uses should be located on an arterial or collector street or have direct access to an arterial or collector street to minimize impacts on local streets and residential neighborhoods.
(i) Parking shall be located behind the front line of the principal building. An exception to this requirement may be granted due to the shallow depth of a parcel, the location of existing mature trees, proposed installation of landscape buffer strip or other similar circumstances.
(j) Applicants must clearly demonstrate that the use will not cause a nuisance to neighboring properties with respect to traffic, parking, and noise. Drop-off areas may be located in the front yard, but shall maintain a residential character and appearance.
(k) Exterior lighting shall be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.
(l) Entrances to the site should be minimized and placed in such a way as to maximize safety, maximize efficient traffic circulation, and minimize the impact on any surrounding residential neighborhood.
(m) The scale, massing, and building design shall be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.
(n) Decorative appurtenant structures not exceeding 2% of the primary building footprint may exceed 35 feet in height when approved by the Architectural Review Board.
(Ord. 174-2008. Passed 9-2-08.)
The specific regulations for group housing units, limited to adult group homes and residential facility group homes, shall be as follows:
(a) For the purposes of these regulations, the above terms are defined and regulated as follows:
(1) Adult group homes are licensed by the Ohio Department of Health to provide accommodations, and other services that may include assistance in daily living activities and self-administration of medicine, and preparation of special diets to six to 16 unrelated adults (typically elderly).
(2) Residential facility group homes are licensed by the Ohio Department of Mental Health to provide accommodations, personal care, supervision, habilitation services and mental health services in a family setting to nine to 16 mentally retarded or developmentally disabled persons.
Prior to a handicapped person commencing residence in a residential facility group home, either the applicant or the placement agency shall certify that the resident is handicapped as defined in 42 U.S.C. § 3602(h) of the Federal regulations.
(b) The group housing unit shall present evidence that it meets the certification, licensing, and approval requirements of the appropriate State agency and shall retain the required license from the appropriate State department at all times. Failure to do so shall be a violation of this Planning and Zoning Code.
(c) All activities, programs and other events shall be directly related to the conditional use permit applied for and as it is granted, and any changes from the approved conditional use permit shall be reviewed and approved by the City Planning and Zoning Commission according to the procedures in this section. All activities, programs and other events shall be adequately and properly supervised so as to prevent any hazard and to assure against any disturbance or nuisance to surrounding properties, residents, or to the community in general.
(d) The architectural design and site layout of the group housing unit and the height of any walls, screens, or fences connected with any said group home shall be compatible with adjoining land uses and the residential character of the neighborhood.
(e) The applicant shall demonstrate that adequate qualified supervision will exist in the home on a 24-hour per day basis.
(f) No group housing unit shall be located within 500 feet of another group housing unit. Separation distances are measured from property line to property line by the shortest distance.
(g) The group housing unit shall meet local fire safety and building code requirements for the proposed use and level of occupancy.
(h) Signs or other means of identifying a group housing unit shall not be permitted.
(Ord. 174-2008. Passed 9-2-08.)
The specific regulations for a public library and a public or private elementary or secondary school shall be as follows:
(a) Such uses should be located on an arterial or collector street or have direct access to an arterial or collector street to minimize impacts on local streets and residential neighborhoods, with the exception of elementary schools. Elementary schools may be located on local streets provided documentation is supplied that indicates a majority of students are within walking distance of the elementary school.
(b) Entrances to the site should be minimized, located as far as practicable from existing intersections in order to maximize traffic safety and minimize congestion and constricted turning movements, and placed in such a way as to maximize safety, maximize efficient traffic circulation, and minimize the impact on any surrounding residential neighborhood.
(c) The minimum lot size shall be 43,560 square feet.
(d) The maximum lot coverage shall be 50%.
(e) The minimum side setback shall be 20 feet.
(f) All activities, programs and other events shall be listed on the conditional use permit application and be directly related to the conditional use permit so granted. These activities shall be adequately and properly supervised so as to prevent any hazard and to assure against any disturbance or nuisance to surrounding properties, residents or to the community in general. If any additional activities are proposed that were not included on the approved conditional use permit, then a new conditional use permit shall be requested according to the procedures in this chapter.
(g) The structure shall be street oriented with the principal entrance oriented toward the public street.
(h) A pedestrian walkway shall be provided from the public sidewalk to the principal entrance.
(i) Parking shall be located behind the front line of the principal building. An exception to this requirement may be granted where necessary due to the shallow depth of a parcel, the location of existing mature trees, proposed installation of landscaping buffer strips, or other similar circumstances.
(j) Applicants must clearly demonstrate that operation of the use and the scale, massing, and design of the building(s) will be compatible with the neighborhood, particularly with regard to appearance, traffic circulation, parking and exterior lighting.
(k) The City Planning and Zoning Commission may require all outdoor children's activity areas to be enclosed by a fence or wall to ensure the safety of the children, depending on the design and location of the activity area.
(l) No outdoor activity area, such as a swimming pool, ball field or court shall be permitted unless the lot area is two acres or more. When an outdoor activity area adjoins a residential zoning district boundary, these activity areas shall be setback 40 feet from any side or rear lot line. The hours of operation of outdoor activity areas shall be limited to that specifically authorized by the City Planning and Zoning Commission as part of the conditional use approval.
(Ord. 174-2008. Passed 9-2-08.)
The specific regulations for a day care center in a residential district shall be as follows:
(a) Such uses shall only be permitted in an approved church, other place of worship or a school facility.
(b) The day care center shall present evidence that it meets the certification, licensing, and approval requirements of the appropriate State agency and shall retain the required license at all times. Failure to do so shall be a violation of this Planning and Zoning Code.
(c) The location and design of the facility shall provide for the protection of the children and adults from the traffic, noise, and other hazards of the area and/or the arterial street location.
(d) A drop-off/pick-up location that will not impede traffic on or off the site shall be provided to ensure the safety of the children and adults.
(e) A day care center for children shall comply with the following:
(1) An outdoor play area equal in area to the ground floor area of the day care facility is required. The required outdoor activity area shall not be located closer than 20 feet to any residential property.
(2) Play structures and other similar apparatus shall not be located closer than 40 feet to any residential property.
(Ord. 174-2008. Passed 9-2-08.)