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City of Fairlawn, Ohio Code of Ordinances
CITY OF FAIRLAWN, OHIO CODE OF ORDINANCES
PART TWO - ADMINISTRATION CODE
PART FOUR - TRAFFIC CODE
PART SIX - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART EIGHT - BUSINESS REGULATION AND TAXATION CODE
PART TEN - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART TWELVE - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
TITLE TWO - Planning
TITLE FOUR - Subdivision Regulations
TITLE SIX - Zoning Code
CHAPTER 1234 General Provisions and Definitions
CHAPTER 1236 Administration, Enforcement and Penalty
CHAPTER 1238 Zoning Certificates and Certificates of Zoning Compliance
CHAPTER 1240 Site Plan Review Procedures
CHAPTER 1241 Procedures for Conditional Use and Similar Use Approval
CHAPTER 1242 Board of Zoning and Building Appeals
CHAPTER 1244 Procedures for Zoning Code Amendments
CHAPTER 1246 Districts and Boundaries Generally; Zoning Map
CHAPTER 1248 Provisions Applicable to All Districts
CHAPTER 1250 Provisions Applicable to All “M” Districts
CHAPTER 1252 M-1 Municipal District (Institutional)
CHAPTER 1254 M-2 Municipal District (Parks & Recreation)
CHAPTER 1256 M-3 Municipal District (Quasi-Public)
CHAPTER 1258 Provisions Applicable to All “R” Districts
CHAPTER 1260 R-1 Single Family Residence District
CHAPTER 1262 R-2 Single Family Residence District
CHAPTER 1264 R-3 Single Family Residence District
CHAPTER 1266 R-4 Two Family Residence District
CHAPTER 1268 R-5 Limited Multiple Dwelling Residence District
CHAPTER 1270 R-6 Planned Multiple Dwelling Residence District
CHAPTER 1272 OC-1/OC-2 Open Space/Conservation District
CHAPTER 1273 Planned Unit Development District
CHAPTER 1274 Provisions Applicable to All “B” Districts
CHAPTER 1276 B-1 Limited Business District
CHAPTER 1278 B-2 Retail Business District
CHAPTER 1280 B-3 Business District
CHAPTER 1282 B-4A Office Park/Research District
CHAPTER 1283 B-4 Office Park/Research District
CHAPTER 1284 Off-Street Parking and Loading
CHAPTER 1285 Adult Use Regulations
CHAPTER 1286 Nonconforming Uses, Lots and Structures
CHAPTER 1287 Conditional Use Regulations
CHAPTER 1288 Exceptions and Modifications
CHAPTER 1290 Farm Animals
CHAPTER 1292 Antennas
CHAPTER 1294 Swimming Pools
CHAPTER 1296 Landscaping, Screening, and Open Space Regulations
CHAPTER 1298 Sign Regulations
PART FOURTEEN - BUILDING AND HOUSING CODE
PART FIFTEEN - PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
PART SIXTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
CHAPTER 1246
Districts and Boundaries Generally; Zoning Map
   1246.01   Division into districts.
   1246.02   Boundaries; Zoning Map.
   1246.03   Interpretation of Zoning Map.
   CROSS REFERENCES
   Basis of districting and zoning - see Ohio R.C. 713.10
   Interpretation of Zoning Map - see P. & Z. 1242.01
   Amendment of Zoning Map - see P. & Z. 1244.05
   Requirements applicable to all districts - see P. & Z. Ch. 1248
   Creation of Planned Multiple Dwelling Residence Districts - see P. & Z. Ch. 1270
1246.01 DIVISION INTO DISTRICTS.
   (a)   For the purpose of this Zoning Code, the following classes of zoning districts are hereby established:
   Public Facilities “M” Districts
      M-1   Municipal Districts (Institutional)
      M-2   Municipal Districts (Parks & Recreation)
      M-3   Municipal Districts (Quasi-Public)
   Residential “R” Districts
      R-1   Single-Family Residence District
      R-2   Single-Family Residence District
      R-3   Single-Family Residence District
      R-4   Two-Family Residence District
      R-5a   Limited Multiple-Family Residence District
      R-5b   Limited Multiple-Family Residence District
      R-6   Planned Multiple-Family Residence District
      OC-1/OC-2   Open Space/Conservation District
   Business “B” Districts
      B-1   Limited Business District
      B-2   Retail Business District
      B-3   General Business District
      B-4   Office Park/Research District
(Ord. 2010-059. Passed 3-7-11.)
1246.02 BOUNDARIES; ZONING MAP.
   (a)   Boundaries Established. The boundaries of the districts established in Section 1246.01 are hereby established as shown on a map entitled “Zoning Map, City of Fairlawn 1961" which is on file at the City Hall, attached to original Ordinance 1961-19, passed April 1, 1961 as amended from time to time, and hereby made a part of this Zoning Code.
   (b)   Boundary Lines of the Districts. Boundary lines of the districts established by this Zoning Code on the Zoning Map approved in conjunction herewith are intended to follow lot lines, the center lines of streets or alleys, the center lines of streets or alleys projected or the corporate limit lines, all as they exist on April 1, 1961. Where a district boundary line does not clearly coincide with lot lines, it shall be determined by scaling. Questions concerning the exact location of district boundary lines shall be determined by the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals in accordance with rules and regulations which it may adopt.
(Ord. 2010-059. Passed 3-7-11.)
1246.03 INTERPRETATION OF ZONING MAP.
   (a)   Where the street or lot layout actually on the ground, or as recorded, differs from the street and lot lines as shown on the Zoning Map, the Board after notice to the owners of the property and after a public hearing, shall interpret the map in such a way as to carry out the intent and purpose of this Zoning Code. In case of any question as to the location of any boundary line between zoning districts, a request for interpretation of the Zoning Map may be made to the Board and a determination shall be made by the Board.
(Ord. 2010-059. Passed 3-7-11.)