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CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF NORTON, OHIO
CERTIFICATION
DIRECTORY OF OFFICIALS (2025)
PRELIMINARY UNIT
CHARTER
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 1250 General Provisions and Definitions
CHAPTER 1252 Administration, Enforcement and Penalty
CHAPTER 1254 Board of Zoning and Building Appeals
CHAPTER 1255 Architectural Board of Review (ABR)
CHAPTER 1256 Amendments
CHAPTER 1257 Site Plan Review
CHAPTER 1258 Districts Generally and Zoning Map
CHAPTER 1260 RU-1 Rural Residential Districts
CHAPTER 1262 R-1 One-Family Residence Districts
CHAPTER 1264 R-2 One-Family Residence Districts
CHAPTER 1266 R-3 One-Family Residence Districts
CHAPTER 1268 R-4 Multifamily Residence Districts
CHAPTER 1270 R-5 Multifamily Residence Districts
CHAPTER 1272 R-RC Planned Cluster Residence Districts
CHAPTER 1274 B-1 Central Business Districts
CHAPTER 1276 B-2 Neighborhood Business Districts
CHAPTER 1278 B-3 Highway Business Districts
CHAPTER 1279 C-1 Zoning and Design Guidelines
CHAPTER 1280 I-1 Light Industrial Districts
CHAPTER 1282 I-2 Heavy Industrial Districts
CHAPTER 1284 Public Recreation District
CHAPTER 1286 C-REC Commercial Recreation Districts
CHAPTER 1287 Mixed Use District
CHAPTER 1288 Special Planned Development
CHAPTER 1289 Signs
CHAPTER 1290 Non-Conforming Uses
CHAPTER 1292 Adult Use Regulations
CHAPTER 1294 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
CHAPTER 1296 Supplementary Regulations
CHAPTER 1297 Alternative Energy Sources
CHAPTER 1298 Conditional Uses
PART FOURTEEN - BUILDING AND HOUSING CODE
PART SIXTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
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1296.08. SWIMMING POOLS.
   (a)   Enclosures. Every swimming pool over thirty inches deep and/or over fifteen feet in any dimension shall be completely surrounded by a fence or wall not less than four feet in height, which shall be so constructed as not to have openings, holes or gaps larger than three inches in any dimension, except for doors or gates, which shall be equipped with suitable locking devices to prevent unauthorized intrusion. An accessory building may be used in or as part of such enclosure.
   (b)   Swimming Pools as Structures. Open, private, above-ground pools over fifteen feet in any dimension and/or exceeding thirty inches in depth, or in-ground swimming pools, shall be considered structures for the purpose of permits and shall be controlled by such other City ordinances as may be applicable.
(Ord. 1-1988. Passed 4-11-88.)
1296.09 REMOVAL OF SOIL, MINERALS OR SIMILAR MATERIALS PROHIBITED; PERMIT REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATIONS.
   No soil, minerals or similar materials shall be removed from any lot, except that which is purely incidental to the construction of a structure. No excavation on any lot shall be permitted exceeding one foot in depth, unless a building permit is first secured therefor.
(Ord. 1-1988. Passed 4-11-88.)
1296.10 QUASI-PUBLIC USES IN RESIDENCE DISTRICTS.
   All quasi-public uses, such as, but not limited to, churches and schools, and other similar places of worship or instruction, shall, in order to be located in Residence Districts, have a minimum lot area of 20,000 square feet. The use shall comply with all other requirements of the district in which it is located.
(Ord. 1-1988. Passed 4-11-88.)
1296.11 COMMERCIAL DISPLAYS.
   No business structure or use shall display goods for sale, advertise its purpose or install signs outside of the lot lines in which such activity is carried on.
(Ord. 1-1988. Passed 4-11-88.)
1296.12 USED CAR LOTS.
   Used car lots, which are not operated adjoining and contiguous to the main office of new automobile sales agencies with new car showrooms, are specifically prohibited in all districts throughout the City.
(Ord. 1-1988. Passed 4-11-88.)
1296.13 PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES.
   Public buildings and facilities, such as schools, museums, libraries, City government buildings, pumping stations, fire stations and recreation facilities, shall be permitted in certain districts, subject to the review and approval of the Planning Commission, as provided herein.
(Ord. 1-1988. Passed 4-11-88; Ord. 3-2004. Passed 2-9-04.)
1296.14 USE OF BASEMENTS FOR SLEEPING PURPOSES.
   A basement which is wholly or partially below the grade of the lot upon which it is located shall not be used for sleeping purposes in any district.
(Ord. 1-1988. Passed 4-11-88; Ord. 3-2004. Passed 2-9-04.)
1296.15 PUBLIC UTILITIES.
   Public utility facilities, such as transmission pipes or lines, water storage tanks, towers, pumping stations and sub-stations, may be permitted in all districts established in this Zoning Code, provided that:
   (a)   A set of plans, specifications and plot plans, and a statement setting forth the need and purpose of the installation, are filed with the Division of Building and Zoning Inspection by the applicant, in triplicate.
   (b)   Proof is furnished to the Division of Building and Zoning Inspection that the proposed installation in a specific location is necessary for the efficiency of the public utility system, or the satisfactory and convenient provision of service by the utility to the neighborhood or area in which the particular use is to be located; that the design of any building in connection with such facility conforms to the general character of the area and will in no way adversely affect the safe and comfortable enjoyment of property rights of the district in which it is located; that adequate and esthetic fencing and other safety devices will be provided; and that sufficient landscaping, including shrubs, trees and lawn, will be provided and continuously maintained.
   (c)   Nothing in this Section shall be construed as applying to any Wireless Telecommunications Facilities, which shall be governed by the requirements of Chapter 1294 of the Codified Ordinances of the City.
(Ord. 1-1988. Passed 4-11-88; Ord. 3-2004. Passed 2-9-04; Ord. 65-2017. Passed 8-28-17.)
1296.16 JUNKYARDS, SECONDHAND MATERIAL YARDS AND AUTOMOBILE GRAVEYARDS OR DISASSEMBLY PLANTS PROHIBITED.
   Junkyards, secondhand material yards and motor vehicle graveyards and disassembly plants are specifically prohibited in all districts throughout the City.
(Ord. 1-1988. Passed 4-11-88; Ord. 3-2004. Passed 2-9-04.)
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