1118.12 PUBLIC AND INSTITUTIONAL FACILITIES.
   A.   Schools (K-12). The purpose of these requirements is to integrate schools into the fabric of the City of North Olmsted's neighborhoods, but not at the expense of the residential character of those areas. Therefore, the scale of the school, parking lots and related uses shall be compatible with abutting homes and in character with the surrounding neighborhood.
      1.   Minimum lot area shall be four (4) acres.
      2.   Minimum lot width shall be 200 feet.
      3.   Maximum building height may be up to 55 feet.
      4.   When located in a residential district, the front yard setback shall be not less than the required front yard setback for any adjacent properties. All buildings, accessory structures and outdoor activity areas (ball fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, bleachers, etc.) shall be set back a minimum of 75 feet from any side or rear property line. All parking areas shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet from any side or rear property line.
      5.   At least one (1) property line, meeting the minimum width requirement, shall abut and have direct access to an arterial or collector street as defined in Table 1161.07-1.
      6.   To the extent practical, shared parking arrangements should be employed with other uses in the vicinity, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 1161.
      7.   Lighting for night-time activity areas shall be directed and shielded so the light source is not visible from any surrounding residential use. All lighting, including building and security lighting shall conform to the requirements of Section 1161.10.
   B.   Colleges or Universities.
      1.   Minimum lot area shall be five (5) acres.
      2.   The use shall front on an arterial street as defined in Table 1161.07-1, and all access to the property shall be from that street.
      3.   Buildings shall be located at least 100 feet from all property lines and parking lots shall be located at least 50 feet from all property lines.
      4.   Landscaping and screening shall meet the requirements of Chapter 1139.
      5.   Parking shall meet the requirements of Chapter 1161.
   C.   Day Cares, Nursery Schools or Child Care Establishments.
      1.   When located in a residential district, the front yard setback shall be not less than the required front yard setback for any adjacent properties. All buildings and accessory structures shall be set back a minimum of 50 feet from any side or rear property line. All parking areas shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet from any side or rear property line.
      2.   Outdoor play areas shall be enclosed by a secure fence at least four (4) feet high. Play areas may not be located within a required yard.
      3.   The drop-off/pick-up area shall be of sufficient length and design to ensure that all vehicle stacking and maneuvering occurs within the facility property and does not extend into the adjacent public street.
      4.   Evidence shall be provided that all applicable requirements of the State of Ohio governing the licensing of the facility are met and the use shall be operated at all times in accordance with state requirements.
   D.   Places of Worship. The purpose of these requirements is to integrate places of worship into the fabric of the City of North Olmsted's residential areas, but not at the expense of the residential character of neighborhoods. Therefore, the scale of the facility, parking lots and related uses shall be compatible with abutting homes and in character with the surrounding neighborhood.
      1.   Minimum lot area shall be two (2) acres.
      2.   Minimum lot width shall be 200 feet.
      3.   When located in a residential district, the front yard setback shall be not less than the required front yard setback for any adjacent properties. All buildings, accessory structures and outdoor activity areas shall be set back a minimum of 50 feet from any side or rear property line. All parking areas shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet from any side or rear property line.
      4.   At least one (1) property line, meeting the minimum width requirement, shall abut and have direct access to an arterial or collector street as defined in Table 1161.07-1.
      5.   To the extent practical, shared parking arrangements should be employed with other uses in the vicinity, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 1161.
   E.   Hospitals.
      1.   Minimum lot area shall be four (4) acres.
      2.   Minimum lot width shall be 200 feet.
      3.   When located in a residential district, the front yard setback shall be not less than 100 feet. All main and accessory buildings shall be set back a minimum of 100 feet from any side or rear property line. All parking areas shall be set back a minimum of 50 feet from any side or rear property line.
      4.   At least one (1) property line, meeting the minimum width requirement, shall abut and have direct access to an arterial street as defined in Table 1161.07-1.
(Ord. 2017-32. Passed 5-2-17.)