The concentration of Adult Family Homes and Adult Group Homes in the City of Norwood shall not exceed the amounts listed in subsection (a) below. The terms “Adult Family Homes” and “Adult Group Homes” as used herein are the same as they are described in Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3722, and accordingly licensed by the State of Ohio Department of Health. Nothing in this section shall prevent the continued existence or operation of any Adult Family Home or Adult Group Home which is in existence as of the effective date of this ordinance.
(a) The following are limits on the number of Adult Family Homes and Adult Group Homes permitted in each zoning district within the City of Norwood. In no event, however, shall the total number of Group Homes within the City of Norwood exceed six (6) in number.
(1) R-1, R-2, R-3, and RMX Districts. There shall be permitted no more than one (1) adult family home or adult group home in any one residential district within the City of Norwood.
(2) O-Office District. No adult family home or adult group home shall be permitted in an O Office District.
(3) CBD - Central Business District. No adult family home or adult group home shall be permitted in the Central Business District.
(4) NBD - Neighborhood Business District. No adult family home or adult group home shall be permitted in a Neighborhood Business District.
(5) GBD - General Business District. No adult family home or adult group home shall be permitted in a General Business District.
(6) M-1 Light Manufacturing District. No adult family home or adult group home shall be permitted in an Light Manufacturing District.
(7) M-2 Heavy Manufacturing District. No adult family home or adult group home shall be permitted in a Heavy Manufacturing District.
(Ord. 32-2005. Passed 9-13-05.)