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CITY OF NORTH ROYALTON, OHIO CODIFIED ORDINANCES
DIRECTORY OF OFFICIALS (2024)
COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE
COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE - ZONING
CHARTER OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH ROYALTON, OHIO
PART TWO - ADMINISTRATION CODE
PART FOUR - TRAFFIC CODE
PART SIX - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART EIGHT - BUSINESS REGULATION AND TAXATION CODE
PART TEN - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART TWELVE - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
TITLE TWO - Planning
TITLE FOUR - Subdivision Regulations
TITLE SIX - Zoning
CHAPTER 1260 General Provisions and Definitions
CHAPTER 1262 Administration, Enforcement and Penalty
CHAPTER 1264 Board of Zoning Appeals
CHAPTER 1266 Amendments
CHAPTER 1268 Districts Generally and Zoning Map
CHAPTER 1270 Residential Districts (Other Than Senior Citizen and Rural Residential Districts)
CHAPTER 1272 Senior Citizen District
CHAPTER 1273 Rural Residential Districts
CHAPTER 1274 Public Facilities Districts
CHAPTER 1276 Business Districts
CHAPTER 1278 Industrial Districts
CHAPTER 1280 Planned Unit Developments (Repealed)
CHAPTER 1281 Traditional Town Center/Main Street District (TCD)
CHAPTER 1282 Off-Street Parking and Loading
CHAPTER 1284 Signs
CHAPTER 1286 Nonconforming Uses
CHAPTER 1288 Buffering
Appendix I: Illustrations of Yard Regulations for Multifamily Dwellings
Appendix II: Parking Area Design Standards
Appendix III: Illustrations of Yards and Building Line
CHAPTER 1290 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
CHAPTER 1292 Wind Energy Turbines
COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE
PART FOURTEEN - BUILDING AND HOUSING CODE
PART SIXTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
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1270.21 LOCATION OF UTILITIES.
   Public utility uses and distribution equipment for a public utility, if essential in a district, shall be permitted in any zoning district. However, where such public utility uses are proposed to be located across or on unplatted lands, such uses shall be subject to the issuance of conditional use permits in accordance with Section 1262.07.
   The regulations herein governing lot size shall not apply to any lot designed or intended for a public utility and public service use when the area involved is deemed appropriate for such use by the Planning Commission.
(Ord. 89-210. Passed 2-6-90.)
1270.22 ACCESS TO PROHIBITED USES.
   Driveways, walks or other accessways to any use which is not permitted in a district shall be prohibited.
(Ord. 89-210. Passed 2-6-90.)
1270.23 OPEN STORAGE AND ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLES PROHIBITED.
   (a)   Tractors, trailers and other equipment and supplies may be permitted on a residential lot, provided they are stored in an enclosed structure. No occupancy for human habitation shall be maintained or business conducted therein while the same is so parked or stored. The wheels or any similar transporting device shall not be removed, nor shall any such vehicle be temporarily or permanently fixed to the ground.
   (b)   Motor vehicles may be stored outside an enclosed structure if they are not abandoned. Nevertheless, no person shall have an abandoned motor vehicle standing or parked on private property for seven days or more unless such vehicle is stored in the garage located on the owner's, lessee's or agent's premises.
   It shall be prima-facie evidence of abandonment if any of the following circumstances exist:
      (1)   The vehicle fails to display current lawfully required license plates and/or license tags.
      (2)   The vehicle has been damaged, wrecked or disassembled so as to be inoperable.
(Ord. 89-210. Passed 2-6-90.)
1270.24 CAMPING AND RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT.
   (a)   As used in this Zoning Code, camping and recreational equipment is defined as follows: A vehicular-type structure primarily designed as temporary living quarters for recreation, camping or travel use, which either has its own motive power or is mounted on or drawn by another vehicle which is self-powered. Allowing for engineering variations, the basic entities are: travel trailer; camping trailer; boats and boat trailers; motor homes; and truck campers.
   (b)   Camping and recreational equipment may be parked or stored on private residential property subject to the following conditions:
      (1)   At no time shall such parked or stored camping and recreational equipment be used for business or housekeeping purposes, nor shall the wheels or any similar transporting device be removed, nor shall it be permanently fixed to the ground.
      (2)   At no time shall permanent plumbing or electrical facilities be installed.
      (3)   If the camping and recreational equipment is parked or stored in the open it shall be parked or stored only in the rear yard of the property if there is usable room for such and if such an area can be reached without damage to buildings, terrain, trees or any permanent obstacle that is in the way. If front or side yard parking or storing is necessitated due to obstacles presented, camping and recreational equipment shall be permitted to be parked or stored for a period not to exceed five days within a 30 day period. Any front or side yard parking or storage exceeding five days shall require a permit to be obtained from the Building Commissioner upon such terms and conditions as established by the Building Commissioner. Park or Parking shall be defined as the standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, other than temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading of merchandise or passengers for the purpose of convenient departure from or return to the vehicle in connection with a planned trip, outing or vacation. Storage shall be defined as the standing of a vehicle for the purpose of preserving, protecting and securing the camping and recreational equipment. Such vehicle, when stored or parked, must be five feet away from the side lot line.
      (4)   All recreational equipment must be kept in good repair and carry a current year's license and/or registration.
(Ord. 89-210. Passed 2-6-90; Ord. 11-71. Passed 6-21-11.)
1270.25 REMOVAL OF SOIL PROTECTION OF DRAINAGE COURSES.
   Soil, sand or gravel shall not be stripped or removed in a Residential District, except excess soil, sand or gravel resulting from excavations or grading operations in connection with the construction or alteration of a building for which a permit has been issued.
   No building or structure shall be erected within any area described by the Engineer as a drainage course. For the purpose of this Zoning Code, a drainage course includes any area such as drainageways, channels, streams and creeks, designated as such on geodetic or City topographic maps, and further includes any area designed or intended for use for drainage purposes as shown on a recorded subdivision.
   No filling of land or excavation of land shall be permitted within a drainage course, or on any lands within 100 feet, or more than 100 feet when so designated on the Zoning Map, of the centerline of such drainage course, except upon issuance of a certificate by the Engineer that such filling will not obstruct the flow of water or otherwise reduce the water-carrying capacity of such drainage course, or affect the design and character of such drainage course.
(Ord. 89-210. Passed 2-6-90.)
1270.26 TEMPORARY BUILDINGS AND ENCLOSURES.
   (a)   Permitted Buildings and Uses. Temporary structures may be permitted in any Residential District if such structures are deemed necessary for construction operations relative to the dwellings and accessory buildings of the area, for which operations a building permit has been issued, provided that:
      (1)   Such structures shall be limited to offices, yards and buildings for the storage of lumber, equipment and other building materials, and workshops for prefabricating building components.
      (2)   The operations and activities carried on within such structures shall not adversely affect the use of nearby dwellings by reason of noise, smoke, dust, odor, fumes, vibration, electrical disturbance or glare to a greater extent than normal in a Residential District that is being developed.
      (3)   The hours of operation shall be restricted to the hours between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., excluding Sundays, and the concentration of vehicles attracted to the premises in connection with such use shall not be more hazardous than normal traffic in a Residential District that is being developed.
      (4)   All temporary structures shall be located at least 100 feet from the nearest occupied residential dwelling.
      (5)   All structures and yard storage areas are enclosed by an opaque fence.
      (6)   A conditional use permit for such temporary structures has been applied for and approved, along with special conditions that may be required in accordance with Section 1262.07.
   (b)   Removal of Structures. All temporary structures shall be removed within thirty days after the completion of work on the premises for which a permit has been issued or if construction is not pursued diligently.
(Ord. 89-210. Passed 2-6-90.)
1270.27 SWIMMING POOLS.
   (a)   For purposes of this Zoning Code, swimming pools shall be defined and classified as follows:
      (1)   "Swimming pool" means an open tank or other structure not located within a completely enclosed building and designed so as to contain at least three feet in depth of water at any point, including the lounging and spectator areas and any accessory buildings or structures or equipment.
      (2)   "Private swimming pool" means a pool maintained for the sole use of a household and guests without charge for admission and located as an accessory use to a dwelling.
      (3)   "Club swimming pool" means a pool operated by a private club or a neighborhood association incorporated as a nonprofit organization to maintain and operate it for the exclusive use of a limited number of members and their guests.
      (4)   "Commercial swimming pool" means a pool operated for a profit and open to the public upon payment of a fee.
(Ord. 89-210. Passed 2-6-90.)
   (b)   Swimming pools may be permitted and located in accordance with the following:
      (1)   Private pools may be located in a Residential District as an accessory use to a dwelling. The pool and any accessory buildings or structures or equipment shall not be located in a front or side yard and shall be not less than fifteen feet from any lot line.
         A.   Any pool more than ten feet across in horizontal measurement and/or more than thirty-six inches deep shall not be considered portable and must comply with fencing requirements as set forth in paragraph B. below.
         B.   All fences enclosing swimming pools shall be in accordance with Chapter 1467 and Section 1482.06.
         C.   All fences, whether immediately around the pool or the entire yard, whether new or existing, shall be a minimum of four feet high to a six feet maximum height and shall have an effective means of denying access to the area, such as a locked gate.
         D.   In the case of an above-the-ground pool, the walls of the pool above ground may be used as the lower portion of the four-foot high fence requirement. The added upper portion must be of sturdy construction and shall comply with the requirements of Section 1482.06(a) of the Codified Ordinances. Some effective means must be provided to deny access to the pool when the pool is not in use or a responsible person is not in attendance. (Example: Ladders must be removed and secured elsewhere; stairs must be raised and locked in the “up” position.)
         E.   All pools must be at least fifteen feet away from the residence, in the rear yard, and be fifteen feet away from property lines. (A deck attached to a pool must meet the side and rear yard setback requirements of this Zoning Code for that zoning area.)
         F.   Lighting fixtures shall be designed and located so as not to cast direct rays of excessive brightness upon adjoining residential lots. A compact hedge may also be required by the Planning Commission to insulate the pool from adjoining property.
(Ord. 90-119. Passed 9-4-90; Ord. 02-140. Passed 1-7-03; Ord. 15-11. Passed 1-20-15.)
      (2)   Club pools may be located in a Residential District if the lot on which they are located is not less than three acres in area and if access to it is provided only from a major arterial or collector street. The pool and any accessory buildings or structures or equipment shall be located not less than seventy-five feet from any adjoining residential lot line. At least one-half of an off-street parking space shall be provided for each member, located not less than twenty-five feet from any adjoining residential lot line and constructed as required in Section 1282.10. The premises or area occupied by the pool shall be fenced, and lighting fixtures designed and located, as set forth under private pools.
      (3)   Commercial pools may be located in any zoning district except residential, provided that all the regulations of this Zoning Code pertaining to club pools are complied with.
   (c)   Permits. A swimming pool permit shall be required for each private pool. A conditional use permit shall be required for each club pool in a Residential District and each commercial pool. Conditional use permits shall be renewed each year for commercial pools. A detailed site plan shall be submitted with each application for a permit. Construction, plumbing and electrical requirements, inspection and other safety facilities shall be regulated by other ordinances and codes of the City. All permanent pools three feet in depth and over shall require the issuance of a building permit. All permanent club and commercial pools three feet in depth and over shall require the approval of the State Board of Health.
(Ord. 89-210. Passed 2-6-90.)
1270.28 SIGNS.
   Signs in Residential Districts shall be designed, erected, altered, moved and maintained, in whole or in part, in accordance with the regulations set forth in Chapter 1284.
(Ord. 89-210. Passed 2-6-90.)
1270.29 PARKING.
   Parking in Residential Districts shall be in accordance with the regulations set forth in Chapter 1282.
(Ord. 89-210. Passed 2-6-90.)
1270.30 GROUP DEVELOPMENT; MULTIFAMILY DWELLINGS.
   (a)   Intent. In order to encourage greater attractiveness, flexibility and utilization of yard spaces, and to provide for the comprehensive review of group developments, a group of two or more contiguous single-family attached (townhouse or plex) dwellings, or a group of two or more apartment dwellings, may be designed and developed as a unit in accordance with this section. The provisions of this section apply to groups of apartments or single-family attached dwellings on land zoned in RM-D and SC Districts.
   (b)   Preliminary Plan of a Group Development Area. Subject to the requirements of this section, a developer shall submit to the Planning Commission a preliminary plan of a group development by filing ten copies thereof with the Planning Commission. The preliminary plan of a group development shall indicate the location and arrangement of all uses proposed for the group development area and shall, unless waived by the Planning Commission as not being applicable, indicate the following items:
      (1)   The topography, at two-foot contour intervals, of the proposed development area, including property lines, easements, street rights of way and existing structures, trees and landscape features, including a certificate, by the registered engineer, architect or surveyor, of the gross area of the development area in acres and square feet;
      (2)   The proposed vehicular and pedestrian traffic patterns, including the proposed location and design of public and private streets, the directional flow and location of existing and proposed storm and sanitary sewers, and sewers connecting with existing or proposed Municipal interceptor, outlet or trunk sewers outside of the development area, the location and design of parking and service areas, and an estimate of traffic volumes to be generated, including the assignment of traffic to proposed entrances and exits;
      (3)   The proposed assignment of use and subdivision of all land, including private land and common land, with a certificate by a registered engineer or surveyor of the gross area of each use of the development area in acres and square feet;
      (4)   The location of all structures in the development area to be retained, all structures to be removed, and all structures lying outside of the boundaries of the development area, located within 200 feet thereof;
      (5)   The proposed forms of covenants running with the land, deed restrictions (including those with respect to the use of the common land), covenants, restrictions or easements proposed to be recorded, and covenants proposed for maintenance;
      (6)   A schedule of construction and cost estimates for the completion of the development, including all public and private improvements in the development area; and
      (7)   Such other relevant information as the Planning Commission may require.
   Upon receipt of a preliminary plan, the Planning Commission shall transmit a copy to the City Engineer, the City Planner, and, at the Planning Commission's discretion, the Police and Fire Departments. A copy of all covenants, restrictions and easements to be recorded and covenants for the maintenance of common areas shall be submitted to the Law Director. All parties reviewing plans and legal documents shall submit this report and recommendation in writing to the Planning Commission within thirty days after the initial submission of plans and documents. Within sixty days after a preliminary plan has been filed, the Planning Commission shall evaluate the preliminary plan and recommendations listed above, and shall make a finding that the preliminary plan complies with the regulations, standards and criteria prescribed by this Zoning Code for a group development, or a finding of any failure of such compliance, and shall act to approve, disapprove or modify such preliminary plan.
   (c)   Final Plan of a Group Development Area. The developer of any parcel or parcels of land for which a preliminary plan has been approved by the Planning Commission may prepare and submit a final plan of the group development area, or a phase thereof. The final plan shall contain, unless waived by the Planning Commission as not being applicable, the following items:
      (1)   A site plan, including the proposed public and private street system with rights of way, all easements, the use and subdivision of all land, including common and private land, and the location of each existing structure to be retained;
      (2)   A plat of the development area showing street rights of way, subdivided and common land, and easements, in accordance with the requirements of the Subdivision Regulations of North Royalton which shall be in a form for recording;
      (3)   Detailed plans and specifications for all streets, sidewalks, storm and sanitary sewers, water mains, street illumination and all other site features of the development area or that portion of the development area to be developed, designed in accordance with the Subdivision Regulations and Building Codes of North Royalton;
      (4)   A detailed landscape plan showing all site features and finished grading for public and private lands within the development area;
      (5)   The final form of covenants running with the land, deed restrictions (including the use of common land), covenants, restrictions or easements to be recorded, declarations of covenants, restrictions and bylaws of a home association and its incorporation, and declaration of condominium ownership and other covenants, if any, for maintenance;
      (6)   The estimated project cost, including estimates for all public and private improvements;
      (7)   A construction schedule and land disposition program; and
      (8)   In the event the final plan of a development area includes the subdivision of land, any map, plat or other data required for compliance with the provisions of the Subdivision Regulations of North Royalton.
   If the Planning Commission finds that the final plan is in accordance with and represents a detailed expansion of the preliminary plan previously approved, that all agreements, contracts, deed restrictions, dedications, declarations of ownership and other required documents are in acceptable form and have been executed, and, where applicable, all provisions of the North Royalton Subdivision Regulations have been complied with and approvals obtained from the Engineer, then the Commission shall, within sixty days after a final plan has been filed, approve such final plan. Following approval of a final plan of a group development, the Building Commissioner shall be so notified and building and other prints may be issued upon payment of required fees.
   If the Planning Commission determines that the final plan is not in substantial accordance with the intent of the approved preliminary plan, the developer shall be required to either resubmit, subject to full review, a new preliminary plan, or modify and resubmit a final plan which represents a detailed expansion of the preliminary plan previously approved.
   A developer, having obtained final approval of a preliminary plan of a development area, may accomplish the development in progressive stages as may be approved by the Planning Commission.
   When the final plan of the development area provides for partial development of the total area for which a preliminary plan has been approved, the Planning Commission may require detailed plans for all improvements in the development area to permit evaluation of the development of the entire parcel before development in progressive stages may be approved.
   (d)   Permitted Main Buildings and Uses. Permitted main buildings and uses in a group development area are the same as those permitted in RM-D Zoning Districts.
   (e)   Area, Yard and Height Regulations. Area, yard and height requirements in a group development area shall be in accordance with Sections 1270.05 and 1270.06.
   (f)   Townhouse Dimensions. Townhouse dimensions in a group development area shall be in accordance with Section 1270.06(g).
   (g)   Land Planning Criteria. The following planning criteria are hereby established to guide the design and development of a group development area. The design criteria set forth in this section are intended to provide considerable latitude and freedom to encourage the imaginative arrangement of buildings, open space and landscape features, including walks, drives and parking. Although latitude in design is encouraged, the following design shall be met in a group development area.
      (1)   Access. Dwelling units within a group development area may be arranged in clusters. Each dwelling unit within such group or cluster shall be accessible, by means of a private cluster drive, to service emergency vehicles in a manner acceptable to the City Engineer, provided that:
         A.   The method of construction and construction materials for private drives meet accepted engineering practice and are approved by the City Engineer.
         B.   The location, design and construction of all utilities on private or "common" land are approved by the City Engineer.
         C.   The preservation and maintenance of all private drives and utilities on private land are assured by compliance with the requirements of Ohio R.C. Chapter 5311, and the Declaration of Condominium Ownership, including Drawings and Bylaws, are approved by the Law Director.
      (2)   Parking. Parking in a group development area shall be in accordance with the requirements set forth in Chapter 1282.
(Ord. 89-210. Passed 2-6-90.)
1270.31 SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS FOR THE RESIDENCE/PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT.
   (a)   Permitted Uses. Permitted uses in the RPO District are as follows:
      (1)   One-family uses;
      (2)   Accessory buildings and uses, including:
         A.   Private garages and parking areas;
         B.   Private gardens and recreational uses;
         C.   Structures, pools, fences and walls;
         D.   Home professional offices as regulated in Section 1270.03(b);
         E.   Home occupations as regulated in Section 1270.03(c);
         F.   Renting of rooms and/or accessory living accommodations;
         G.   Nameplate, bulletin board or real estate sign; and
         H.   Household pets as regulated in Section 1270.03(e), but excluding horses.
      (3)   Residence/professional offices. A residence/professional office use may be permitted in a Residence/Professional Office District, including, but not limited to, the following professions: accountant, appraiser, insurance agent, architect, lawyer, musician, physician, realtor, marriage counselor, barber, beautician, word processor, dentist, orthodontist, photographer, data processor, engineer or planner.
         In addition, City Council, with the prior review of the Planning Commission, may permit any other professional use which is omparable in character to any of the above uses listed in this section, provided that such use meets all of the other regulations and conditions of this section and this Zoning Code. Each residence/professional office use shall meet the following supplemental regulations and conditions.
   (b)   Use.
      (1)   Not more than two professional businesses shall be conducted in any single residence/professional office building, and these two businesses shall be conducted wholly within the main use.
      (2)   There shall be only one main building per lot.
   (c)   Parking and Drives.
      (1)   The number of automobile parking spaces required and provided (excluding enclosed garage spaces) shall not exceed five automobile spaces per each 1,500 square feet of the main building. The number of vehicles attracted to the premises shall not be greater than permitted in accordance with these provisions.
      (2)   All driveways and parking areas shall be paved in asphalt or concrete, and paved hard-surface shall not exceed twenty percent of the total lot area. All unpaved areas not covered by buildings shall be landscaped and properly maintained.
      (3)   Driveways shall not exceed eighteen feet in width.
      (4)   No commercial vehicle or truck may be stored on the premises.
      (5)   There shall be no off-street parking permitted in the front yard.
   (d)   Lot Area.
      (1)   A residence/professional office use shall be permitted only on lots equal to or greater than the R1-B minimum lot area of 13,600 square feet.
      (2)   The maximum building ground cover shall be thirty-five percent of the lot area.
   (e)   Design Standards.
      (1)   The residential character of the dwelling exterior shall be maintained and any new construction shall be of a residential character in its exterior design, scale, materials, color, landscaping and building elements, such as doors and windows.
      (2)   Height of buildings shall be no greater than thirty-five feet or two and one-half stories.
      (3)   All buildings and site improvements shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission.
   (f)   Performance Standards.
      (1)   No equipment shall be used which will create objectionable disturbances beyond the premises.
      (2)   No window display or signboard is to be used to advertise occupations or services. However, an identification nameplate provided for in Section 1284.07(a) may designate the permitted professional use therein.
      (3)   No merchandise or product is to be sold, manufactured or stored on the premises.
      (4)   All office activity must be conducted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
   (g)   Conditionally Permitted Uses. Conditionally permitted uses as specified in the R1-A District shall not be allowed in the RPO District.
(Ord. 89-210. Passed 2-6-90.)
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