These regulations are set forth in five (5) groups based on the nature of the zoning districts and the purpose of the regulation. The intent of these zoning districts is to delineate areas where, due to circumstances of the land or requirements of the development, such activity can be carried on without subjecting the established land uses and zoning districts to undue interference or disturbance. These groups are organized under separate Titles of the Zoning Ordinance.
(a) Title One - General Provisions: Provides the title, authority and purpose of the zoning ordinance including the repeal of previous zoning and subdivision ordinances. It stipulates that if any provision or section of the development ordinance is found to be invalid, that only that section or provision will be affected and that the remaining ordinance will remain valid. It lists the development activities covered under the ordinance including new developments, platting of new subdivision, new structures, new uses and conformance standards for lots, structures and uses. It also lists exemptions to this ordinance.
(b) Title Three - Administration: Sets forth the powers and duties of the Municipal Administrator, Planning Commission, Zoning Administrator, the Board of Zoning Appeals, and the Groveport City Council with respect to the Administration of the provisions of this ordinance.
(c) Title Five - Zoning District: Is comprised of the regulations of the Rural District, three Residential Zoning Districts based on density and/or dwelling structure type; three Commercial Zoning Districts based on the types and nature of commercial uses ranging from office activities through sales and services of unique character; and two Industrial Zoning Districts based on use activity and methods of site development ranging from typically small totally enclosed development and operation to extensive or open industrial use of land. The intended use of the Zoning Districts Title is two-fold.
(1) The primary use is to delineate areas of existing land use and developmental character most nearly represented by the regulations of one of these Zoning Districts so as to afford such areas the regulations necessary to maintain their essential qualities and to assure that additional development will be in keeping with that which has been established;
(2) Secondly, the Zoning Districts Title is intended to be used to make limited adjustments in the Zoning District boundaries (rezoning) as are necessary and the ownership of the land is such that development cannot be achieved except on the basis of individual lots.
(d) Title Seven - Supplemental Land Use Regulations: Establishes a set of specific conditions for various uses, classifications of uses, or areas wherein problems may occur, in order to alleviate or preclude such problems, and to promote the harmonious exercise of property rights without conflict.
(e) Title Nine - Subdivision Regulations: Pertains to land use controls that govern the division of land into two or more lots, parcels, or sites for building. The regulations include procedures and standards that affect the design and layout of lots, streets, utilities (water, sewerage, gas, electric, telephone service, street lighting, and stormwater) and other public improvements. The regulations contain or make reference to minimum engineering specifications for public improvements; require performance bonds that ensure that the public improvements are built by the developer as approved and within a certain period of time, and may provide for fees-in-lieu of the improvements.
(f) Appendix Materials: Materials furnished in the appendix of these Regulations consisting of:
Appendix A - Ohio Revised Code - Enabling Legislation For Planning Commission
Appendix B - Powers And Duties Of City Planning Commission
(Ord. 19-011. Passed 4-22-19.)