CHAPTER 1135
General Regulations for Zoning Districts

1135.01   Application.

1135.02   Identification of uses.

1135.03   Permitted uses.

1135.04   Conditional uses.

1135.05   Conversion to dwellings.

1135.06   Accessory buildings without main building. (Repealed)

1135.07   Unsafe buildings.

1135.08   Platting required.

1135.09   Objectionable element or condition.

1135.10   Prohibition of mineral extraction.

1135.11   Development standards.

1135.12   Modification of development standards.

1135.13   Vehicle sales.

1135.14   Sales: porch, attic, garage or yard sales.

CROSS REFERENCES

Violation of Zoning Codes - see Ohio R.C. 713.13

Removal of unsafe structures - see Ohio R.C. 715.26(B), 715.261

1135.01 APPLICATION

   The regulations for each district set forth by the Zoning Ordinance shall be minimum regulations and shall apply uniformly to each class or kind of structure or land, except as hereinafter provided:

   (a)   No building, structure, or land shall be used or occupied and no building or structure or part thereof shall be erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved, or structurally altered except in conformity with all of the regulations herein specified for the district in which it is located;

   (b)   No building or other structure shall be erected or altered:

   (c)   No yard or lot existing at the time of passage of the Zoning Ordinance shall be reduced in dimension or area below the minimum requirements set forth herein. Yards or lots created after the effective date of the Zoning Ordinance shall meet at least the minimum requirements set forth herein;

      (1)   To provide for greater height or bulk;

      (2)   To accommodate or house a greater number of families;

      (3)   To occupy a greater percentage of lot area; and

      (4)   To have narrower or smaller rear yards, front yards, side yards, or other open spaces than herein required, or in any other manner be contrary to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance;

1135.02 IDENTIFICATION OF USES.

   Listed uses are to be defined by their customary name or identification, except where they are specifically defined or limited to this Zoning Ordinance.

1135.03 PERMITTED USES.

   Only a use designated as a Permitted Use shall be allowed as matter of right in a Zoning District and any use not so designated shall be prohibited except, when in character with the Zoning District, such additional uses may be added to the Permitted Uses of the Zoning District by amendment of this Zoning Ordinance.

1135.04 CONDITIONAL USES.

   A use designated as a Conditional Use shall be allowed in a Zoning District when such Conditional Use, its location, extent and method of development will not substantially alter the character of the vicinity or unduly interfere with the use of adjacent lots in the manner prescribed for the Zoning District. To this end the Planning and Zoning Commission shall, in addition to the Development Standards for the Zoning District, set forth such additional requirements as will, in its judgment render the Conditional Use compatible with the existing and future use of adjacent lots and the vicinity.

1135.05 CONVERSION TO DWELLINGS.

   The conversion of any building into a dwelling or the conversion of any dwelling so as to accommodate an increased number of dwelling units or households shall be permitted only within a district in which a new building for similar occupancy would be permitted under this Zoning Code and only when the resulting occupancy will comply with the requirements governing new construction in such district with respect to minimum lot size, lot area per dwelling unit, percentage of lot coverage, dimensions of yards and other open spaces, and off-street parking. Each conversion shall be subject also to such further requirements as may be specified hereinafter to such district.