The following zoning districts are hereby established for the Village of Middlefield, Ohio. For the interpretation of this Ordinance, the zoning districts have been formulated to realize the general purposes as set forth in the preamble of this Ordinance. In addition, the purpose of each zoning district shall be as follows:
(a) R-1 Single- Family Residential. This district is established to accommodate single-family residential dwellings at a density that is similar to that which already exists in the area so defined. The objective of this district is to discourage large concentrations of intensive development where it is desirable to maintain the character of the area.
(b) R-1A Moderate Density Single Family Residential. This district is established to accommodate single-family residential dwellings at a density somewhat greater than that which exists in the R-l district. The objective of this district is to encourage the development of affordable housing without degrading the quality or aesthetics of that housing.
(c) R-2 Two-Family Residential. This district is established to accommodate two- family residential dwellings at a density that is similar to that which already exists in the area so defined. The objective of this district is to discourage large concentrations of intensive development where it is desirable to maintain the character of the area.
(d) R-3 Multiple Family Residential. This district is established to accommodate multi-family dwellings and townhouses at a density compatible to that already existing in the areas so defined. The objective of this district is to allow continuance, redevelopment or limited expansion of existing apartments in areas appropriate for such development and to allow for a choice of dwelling structure types and densities.
(Ord. 91-124. Passed 8-5-91.)
(Ord. 91-124. Passed 8-5-91.)
(e) SR Senior Residential District. The SR District is established in recognition of the special nature of the housing needs of senior citizens and to enable senior citizens to obtain suitable, safe, sanitary and decent housing designed to meet their special needs, including reduced dwelling size, assistance in housekeeping, availability of essential amenities and the development of a community atmosphere to reduce feelings of alienation.
(f) GC General Commercial District. The General Commercial District is intended to encourage the concentration of a broad range of individual commercial establishments which together may constitute an area of general commercial activity. Activities in this district are generally large space users offering a wide range of goods and services. Strip development shall be discouraged. GC Districts shall be located on Major Thoroughfares.
(g) CB Central Business District. The Central Business District is intended to accommodate and encourage the further expansion and renewal of the historical core business area as a convenient and attractive place for a wide range of retail and businesses, residential, professional, and public uses, in a setting conducive to and safe for a high volume of pedestrian traffic.
(h) I Industrial District. The Industrial District is established to provide areas for necessary industria1 expansion and related uses in such a manner so that those uses do not create serious problems for other land uses in the community.
(i) I-O Industrial Office District. The Industrial Office District is intended to provide a transition zone between Industrial and Residential Districts, in accordance with Section 1153.06
. It is the further objective of this District to promote and maintain an attractive setting with grass, trees and shrubbery versus the stark plainness of an industrial manufacturing building and to be aesthetically and otherwise compatible to existing neighboring residential development and to keep the traffic impact to a minimum.
(j) R-PUD Planned Unit Residential Development. The R-PUD District is established to permit a variety of dwelling unit types and provide greater design flexibility and housing diversity within an area than would normally be developed through conventional zoning districts.
(Ord. 91-124. Passed 8-5-91.)
(k) I-PUD Planned Unit Industrial Development. The I-PUD District is established to permit a variety of industrial uses and provide greater design flexibility that would normally be permitted in an industrial district, so that the potential adverse impact of industrial uses on nearby non-industrial uses can be minimized.
(Ord. 97-112. Passed 5-15-97.)
(Ord. 97-112. Passed 5-15-97.)
(l) C-PUD Planned Unit Commercial Development. The C-PUD District is established to permit a planned commercial district, with rezoning to that district premised upon the existence of an enforceable, negotiated development plan which includes the layout of all site features (including buildings and other structures), planned uses, locations of permitted access points, parking and drives, landscaping, storm water management and architectural standards.
(Ord. 01-139. Passed 11-15-01; Ord. 08-108. Passed 5-2-08.)