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CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF NORTON, OHIO
CERTIFICATION
DIRECTORY OF OFFICIALS (2024)
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
PART FOURTEEN - BUILDING AND HOUSING CODE
PART SIXTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
CHAPTER 1287
Mixed Use District
1287.01   Purpose.
1287.02   Permitted uses.
1287.03   Provisions and requirements.
1287.04   Site plan review.
1287.05   Architectural design review.
1287.01 PURPOSE.
   The Mixed Use Development District is established to provide for a wide variety of compatible housing choices addressing the needs of local residents in all age groups and to encourage high quality design, comprehensive planning and a coordinated approach to the orderly growth and development of said District. Land in this district shall be made subject to the regulations and controls specified in this chapter, in addition to the provisions of any zoning ordinance or regulations now or hereinafter in effect.
(Ord. 44-2019. Passed 4-15-19; Ord. 114-2020. Passed 12-14-20.)
1287.02 PERMITTED USES.
   (a)   One-family detached dwellings.
   (b)   Two and three family attached dwellings.
   (c)   Single story multifamily dwellings with four or more units per building (not to exceed 50% of the base density).
   (d)   Other uses as permitted, conditional, and accessory in the R-1, R-2, and R-3 Residential Districts.
   (e)   Senior assisted living, nursing and/or memory care facilities.
   (f)   Uses permitted in a B-1 and B-2 Commercial District.
   (g)   Uses permitted in the C REC District.
(Ord. 44-2019. Passed 4-15-19; Ord. 114-2020. Passed 12-14-20.)
1287.03 PROVISIONS AND REQUIREMENTS.
   (a)   The following regulations shall apply to all areas designated as residential in the Mixed Use District.
      (1)   Density. The overall gross residential density for the District excluding areas designated for B-1 and/or B-2 commercial uses shall be five units per acre. The maximum density within areas designated for one family detached dwellings shall be five units per acre. The maximum density within areas designated for two and three family attached dwellings shall be five units per acre. The maximum density for areas designated for single story multifamily dwellings shall be eight units per acre. The maximum density within areas designated for senior assisted living, nursing and/or memory care facilities shall be ten units per acre.
      (2)   Maximum lot coverage and setbacks. Coverage of each lot shall not exceed 65% on sites directly adjoining open space and 50% on all other sites. However, total site coverage shall not exceed 35% of the total area. No setbacks shall be required but will be proposed by landowner/developer and approved by the City.
      (3)   Maximum height. Maximum building height is three stories, not to exceed 45 feet. Air conditioners, cooling towers, elevator penthouses, and other such appurtenances are included in the height limitation and must be enclosed within the building structure, unless screening or camouflaging of such appurtenances is approved by the Architecture Review Board.
      (4)   Parking. Off-street parking requirements are one and one-half car spaces for each dwelling unit,
      (5)   Open space. An area no less than 15% of the total Mixed Use District (excluding areas designated for B-1 and B-2 commercial uses) must be reserved as open space or park area. This area must be for the exclusive use of the Mixed Use District or be dedicated to the City as a public recreation area.
      (6)   Acreage. No parcel less than ten acres shall be considered for this classification.
   (b)   Retail business. The following regulations will apply to any retail business in the Mixed Use District.
      (1)   All uses allowed in B-1 and B-2 Commercial Districts are permitted.
      (2)   Area and height regulations shall be as required in the B-1 and B-2 Commercial Districts.
      (3)   Off-street parking shall be as required in the B-1 and B-2 Commercial Districts.
      (4)   Signs as permitted in the B-1 and B-2 Commercial Districts.
(Ord. 44-2019. Passed 4-15-19; Ord. 114-2020. Passed 12-14-20.)
1287.04 SITE PLAN REVIEW.
   Site plan review for all development in a Mixed Use Development District shall be required in accordance with the procedures set forth in Sections 1279.15 and 1279.16.
(Ord. 44-2019. Passed 4-15-19; Ord. 91-2019. Passed 7-11-19; Ord. 114-2020. Passed 12-14-20.)
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