(a) The LMO shall provide additional zoning restrictions in the existing zoning district remaining intact. All provisions of the underlying zoning shall apply, except as specifically modified by this chapter.
(b) All changes to building color, signage, or outdoor sales and storage shall be subject to Section 1157.07 (d), (e), and (i). Such changes shall not be permitted unless the Building and Zoning Official approves the proposed changes.
(c) Effective with the adoptions of the LMO, the regulations within this district shall apply to new property development and any substantial expansions of existing structures. "Substantial expansions" shall be defined as one or more expansion projects that individually or collectively expand the structure or add value to the structure in excess of the criteria set forth in the table below, except for individual single-family dwelling, two-family dwellings, and parking areas with five (5) parking spaces or less. For purposes of this chapter, "value" shall mean the fair market value as determined by the Hamilton County Auditor's Office.
When Existing Structure Is | A Substantial Expansion is |
0-1,000 Sq. Ft. | 50% or greater increase in square footage or value |
1,001 Sq. Ft. - 10,000 Sq. Ft. | 40% or greater increase in square footage or value |
10,001 Sq. Ft. - 25,000 Sq. Ft. | 30% or greater increase in square footage or value |
25,001 Sq. Ft. - 50,000 Sq. Ft. | 20% or greater increase in square footage or value |
50,001 Sq. Ft. - 100,000 Sq. Ft. | 10% or greater increase in square footage or value |
(d) The LMO shall also apply in cases where an existing structure is completely demolished and the site is redeveloped and where a new building is constructed on a site and it is not attached to an existing structure.
(e) Applications for signage in the LMO District shall be reviewed and processed by the Building and Zoning Official within thirty (30) work days of receipt.
(Od. 2019-57. Passed 6-25-19.)