These supplemental development standards are applied to the SF zoning district and is in addition to those development standards set forth in Section 1133.05.
(a) Minimum livable area per dwelling unit for senior facility dwellings (SF) buildings and attached and detached single-family dwellings within this zoning district shall meet the following minimum livable area standards per dwelling unit:
(1) Senior facility zoning district minimum livable area per dwelling unit (sq. ft.):
A. Studio bedroom apartment unit = 500 sq. ft.
B. 1 bedroom apartment unit = 650 sq. ft.
C. 2 bedroom apartment unit = 800 sq. ft.
D. Single-family detached cluster dwelling = 1,100 sq. ft. per unit
(2) Senior care facility reduced apartment unit = Up to 30% of the units in any single building, satisfying the senior care facility definition, may be a minimum of 250 sq. ft. when adequate common area is provided in the same building.
(b) Front Yard Setback Measurement. Building setbacks are measured from the public street right-of-way or measured from the nearest edge of pavement for private drives.
(c) Building Height for Roof Mounted Mechanical Equipment. When mechanical equipment space is placed on a roof of a building, the maximum building height shall be exclusive of this mechanical equipment providing the mechanical equipment does not exceed eight feet in height and is set back a minimum of fifteen feet from any exterior wall and is adequately screened as provided for in Section 1133.08.
(d) Projections Into Yards. As used in this chapter, “projection” means that part or feature of a building which extends or projects outside of the enclosing walls. It is intended that certain features may project into the yards required in the SF zoning district, but such features shall be regulated so as not to substantially interfere with the reception of sun, light, air and the use of adjacent lots. Building features may project into a front, side, or rear yard of a dwelling measured from the established yard line, as follows:
(1) Architectural features extending not more than one foot into a required yard.
(2) Awnings and canopies extending not more than two feet into a required yard.
(3) Window air conditioners.
(4) Ground mounted or building mounted exterior air conditioner units may extend into the side yard or rear yard area provided that no portion of the unit or appurtenances thereto extend more than forty-eight inches from the exterior building wall.
(5) Chimneys projecting no more than one foot into a required yard.
(6) Eaves, gutters or downspouts projecting no more than sixteen inches into a required yard.
(7) Walls and fences subject to the regulations set forth in Section 1157.05.
(e) Senior Facility (SF) Residential Development Standards.
(1) Ancillary support facilities. All SF developments shall contain the following minimum ancillary facilities:
A. A multipurpose senior center.
B. Health and counseling office.
C. Lounge area.
D. Outdoor areas for passive and active recreation.
(2) Apartment buildings in the SF district shall not exceed three stories.
(3) All senior care facility land uses shall include adequate safety and convenience features as are normally included in senior focused developments. These elements include, but are not limited to, a central dining area where meals are provided to all residents.
(4) Each senior independent facility shall include a kitchen in each unit.
(5) Senior care facility requirements. Any senior care facility under shall comply with the following requirements:
A. Ohio Building Code.
B. NFPA 101, Life Safety Code.
C. Ohio Department of Health, Nursing and Rest Home Law and Rules.
D. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Guidelines for Construction and Equipment of Hospitals and Medical Facilities.
Ord. 2023-6. Passed 6-27-23.)