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PART FOUR - TRAFFIC CODE
PART SIX - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART EIGHT - BUSINESS REGULATION AND TAXATION CODE
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CHAPTER 1257
Garden Condominium District
1257.01   Purpose; application.
1257.02   Definitions.
1257.03   Permitted buildings and uses.
1257.04   Accessory buildings and uses.
1257.05   Area and height regulations.
1257.06   Yard regulations.
1257.07   Landscaping.
1257.08   Dwelling unit area requirements.
1257.09   Parking spaces and/or garages.
1257.10   Supplemental yard regulations.
1257.11   Utilities.
1257.12   Approval of site development plans.
1257.13   Floodlights and exterior lights; projections into yards. (Repealed)
   CROSS REFERENCES
   General provisions and definitions - see P. & Z. Ch. 1240
   Administration, enforcement and penalty - see P. & Z. Ch. 1242
   Variances - see P. & Z. 1244.05
   Zoning districts generally - see P. & Z. Ch. 1250
   Nonconforming buildings and uses - see P. & Z. Ch. 1276
   Off-street parking and loading - see P. & Z. Ch. 1280
   Signs - see P. & Z. Ch. 1284
   Swimming, pool construction -see B. & H. Ch. 1456
   1257.01   PURPOSE; APPLICATION.
   (a)   The purpose of this chapter is to establish minimum zoning requirements for garden condominium development.
   (b)   In order to provide and protect the public health, safety and convenience and the general welfare of the community, garden condominium dwellings shall be erected, altered, moved, maintained or used, and the land surrounding such garden condominium development shall be used, only in accordance with this chapter and other applicable codes.
   (c)   The rules and specifications in this chapter are designed to provide an open type of residential land use with medium dwelling unit densities. This type of development will constitute a benefit to the existing area.
   (d)   The regulations contained in this chapter relate solely to garden condominiums, as hereinafter defined. Such garden condominiums will be individually owned.
(Ord.86-0-7. Passed 7-8-86.)
   1257.02   DEFINITIONS.
   As used in this chapter:
   (a)   "Condominium," as it relates to the entire project, means a situation in which a person individually owns a dwelling unit and the space it occupies. Such person and his or her neighbors jointly own the adjacent buildings, recreation areas and common facilities of the condominium community. Such person receives a warranty deed and policy of title insurance which insures his or her title and interest in his or her unit and the common areas and facilities. Such ownership shall be in compliance with the provisions of Ohio R.C. Chapter 5311 et seq. relating to condominium property.
   (b)   "Dwelling unit" means one section or portion of a condominium complex, designed and utilized as living area for one family or individual. Such unit may be attached to other units but shall be divided from other units as required by this or other applicable codes.
   (c)   "Garden condominium" means a type of condominium dwelling unit in which the entire living area is contained on one floor, with or without a basement, which units are attached to one another by varying combinations of common walls and floors. Each such unit may be attached to other dwelling units, but shall retain its one-floor design.
(Ord.86-0-7. Passed 7-8-86.)
   1257.03   PERMITTED BUILDINGS AND USES.
   (a)   No building other than those herein permitted shall be built in the Garden Condominium District.
   (b)   The following types of buildings are permitted in the Garden Condominium District
      (1)   Garden condominiums; and
      (2)   Buildings and uses permitted in Chapter 1256.
   (c)   The only uses permitted in the Garden Condominium District are residential uses and uses relative and necessary thereto.
(Ord.86-0-7. Passed 7-8-86.)
   1257.04   ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND USES.
   The following accessory buildings and structures are permitted in the Garden Condominium District
   (a)   Private parking and garage facilities for automobiles; and
   (b)   Landscaped and recreational areas, including structures, pools, fences and walls related thereto.
(Ord.86-0-7. Passed 7-8-86.)
   1257.05   AREA AND HEIGHT REGULATIONS.
   Land and buildings shall be constructed and used as follows:
   (a)    Main Uses.
      (1)   The minimum total lot area shall be seven contiguous acres.
      (2)   The maximum density shall be twelve dwelling units per acre.
       (3)    The front setback from the right of way shall be forty feet.
      (4)   The side and rear yard setbacks shall be according to the schedule found in Section 1254.04(a) (5).
      (5)   The maximum height of any building shall be thirty-five feet.
   (b)    Accessory Uses.
      (1)   Accessory use buildings shall conform in height and design to the surrounding condominium buildings. No commercial enterprise is permitted in this District.
      (2)   Storage garages for maintenance vehicles accessory to the condominium development shall be wholly enclosed and may be adjacent to the main structures, but not less than five feet from the side or rear lot line.
(Ord.86-0-7. Passed 7-8-86.)
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