RESIDENTIAL-OFFICE BUSINESS DISTRICT

§ 152.140 PURPOSE.

   The purpose of the Residential-Office-Business District (ROB) is to provide for a mixture of residential and complementary commercial uses. The intent is to allow low impact businesses that serve and are harmonious with adjacent residential uses, while maintaining the quality and stability of residential neighborhoods. Commercial activities that have an adverse effect upon the value, use or enjoyment of surrounding residential properties shall be prohibited in the ROB District.

(Ord. 37, passed 8-28-2005) Penalty, see § 152.999

§ 152.141 PERMITTED USES.

   (A)   All permitted uses in the R3 District.

   (B)   Business uses within a single-family dwelling unit provided:

      (1)   Permitted business uses shall include only the following:

         (a)   Business offices, professional offices, medical or dental offices and non-profit organization offices;

         (b)   Personal services and personal improvement schools; and

         (c)   Photography, art and craft studios and galleries.

      (2)   Not more than one business use shall be permitted within any dwelling unit;

      (3)   The property owner or business owner shall permanently reside in the dwelling unit;

      (4)   All business activity shall take place on the ground floor of the dwelling unit;

      (5)   Not more than 50% of the ground floor area of the dwelling unit shall be in business use and this area shall not include kitchens or bathrooms. The remaining 50% of the ground floor area and 100% of all upper stories, if any, shall be restricted to residential use only;

      (6)   The business shall not employ more than three people including the business owner(s); and

      (7)   Parking shall comply with §§ 152.280 et seq. Mixed uses shall comply with § 152.282(E)(1).

   (C)   Accessory uses customarily incidental and subordinate to a permitted use.

(Ord. 37, passed 8-28-2005)

§ 152.142 SPECIAL LAND USES.

   The following special land uses are permitted in the ROB District, subject to compliance with § 152.240 et seq.

   (A)   Multiple-family dwellings (subject to compliance with § 152.123(D));

   (B)   Child care centers;

   (C)   Group day care homes (seven to 12 children);

   (D)   Adult foster care small group homes (seven to 12 adults);

   (E)   Homes for the elderly and nursing homes;

   (F)   Religious institutions;

   (G)   Public buildings;

   (H)   Bed and breakfast inns;

   (I)   Business support services;

   (J)   Home occupations that do not meet the criteria for a permitted use; and

   (K)   Businesses allowed under § 152.141(B), that employ more than three people or use more than 50% of the ground floor area of the dwelling unit or where the property owner does not reside in the residence.

(Ord. 37, passed 8-28-2005; Ord. 154, passed 1-11-2021)

§ 152.143 SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.

   The following standards shall apply to all uses and structures in the ROB District unless otherwise modified by the provisions of §§ 152.240 et seq., §§ 152.260 et seq., §§ 152.415 et seq. or §§ 152.440 et seq.

   (A)   Lot area. The minimum lot area shall be 8,712 square feet (one-fifth acre).

   (B)   Lot width. The minimum lot width shall be 66 feet, measured along the front lot line. For cul-de-sac and flag lots, the lot width may be measured along the front setback line.

   (C)   Yards and setbacks. The minimum yards and setbacks shall be as follows:

      (1)   Front yard. Structures shall be setback at least 20 feet from the road right-of-way.

      (2)   Side yard. Structures shall be setback at least six feet from a side lot line. Except for corner lots, the interior side yard shall be at least six feet in width, and the street side yard shall be at least 20 feet in width.

      (3)   Rear yard. Structures shall be setback at least 20 feet from the rear lot line.

      (4)   Shed setback. Sheds must be in the back or side yard and setbacks will be at least five feet in the rear and sides.

      (5)   Outbuilding setback. Outbuildings must be in the back or side yard and setbacks will abide by structure (not shed) restrictions.

   (D)   Lot coverage. Lot coverage shall not exceed 40%.

   (E)   Structure height. No building shall be erected or altered to a height greater than two and one-half stories or 35 feet; whichever is less. No structure shall be erected or altered to a height greater than 21 feet. (See § 152.267 for definitions of building height and structure height).

   (F)   Compliance required. Uses and structures shall comply with all other provisions of this chapter, including §§ 152.240 et seq. through §§ 152.415 et seq. and all other applicable federal, state and local codes and ordinances.

(Ord. 37, passed 8-28-2005; Ord. 82, passed 5-12-2008) Penalty, see § 152.999

CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT

§ 152.160 PURPOSE.

   (A)   The purpose of the Central Business District (CBD) is to encourage shopping, business, civic and related activities along Main Street in the village center.

   (B)   The district is designed to protect the existing character of this area, and create a suitable and safe environment for compatible and sustainable commercial uses.

   (C)   It is further intended to promote commercial establishments that provide economic diversity and stability and prohibit conflicting uses that detract from the CBDs intended function as a vibrant economic and social village focal point.

(Ord. 37, passed 8-28-2005)