(a) Establishment of the Zoning Map.
(1) The City is divided into distinct geographic areas, known as districts, as shown on the Zoning Map, which, together with all explanatory matter thereon, is adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this Zoning Code.
(2) Districts are intended to promote compatible land uses within a defined geographic area by establishing limitations on the use, placement, and scale of structures within the district.
(3) The Zoning Map shall be the final authority as to the current district status of lots in the City and any structures built upon such lots.
(4) No changes of any nature shall be made to the Zoning Map or matter shown thereon except in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Zoning Code. Any unauthorized change of whatever kind by any person or persons shall be considered a violation of this Zoning Code.
(5) The Zoning Map shall be maintained in an accurate manner and available to the public at the City's offices and online at http://www.sciotocountyengineer.org/oneview/.
(b) List of Districts. The City includes the following districts:
(1) Rural District (R)
(2) Hillside Neighborhood District (HN)
(3) Traditional Neighborhood District (TN)
(4) Downtown District (D)
(5) Corridor District (C)
(6) University District (U)
(7) Medical District (M)
(8) Industrial Flex District (IF)
(9) Parks and Open Space District (P)
(c) Compliance with Regulations. Specific standards are applicable to each district are set forth in this chapter. Additional applicable development standards are included elsewhere in the Zoning Code, such as use-specific standards in Chapter 1135 and generally applicable standards in Chapter 1137.
(d) Illustration of Dimensional Standards. Below are illustrative graphics indicating the measures of lot frontage, front setback, side setback, rear setback, lot area, and impervious coverage. These dimensional terms are also defined in the Glossary, Chapter 1143.
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(a) Purpose. The Rural District intends to promote rural character and geological stability through large lots and low-intensity uses.
(b) Development Standards.
Front Setback | 20 ft. min. |
Side Setback | 20 ft. min. |
Rear Setback | 40 ft. min. |
Structure Height | 40 ft. max. |
Impervious Coverage | 30% max. |
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(c) Uses. Only the following uses are permitted in this district. No lot may have more than one principal use.
(In the list below, "C" indicates a use that is conditionally permitted. "A" indicates a use that may be accessory to a principal use. For more details, see the Comprehensive Use Table and use-specific standards in Chapter 1135.)
Agricultural
• Agriculture
• Neighborhood Agriculture
Industrial
• Artisan Manufacturing
Institutional
• Government Services
• Religious Place of Worship
• School (C)
Lodging
• Small Lodging (A)
Parking
• Large Surface Parking (A)
• Small Surface Parking (A)
Recreation and Leisure
• Conservation Recreation
• Medium Outdoor Recreation
• Recreational Lodging
• Small Outdoor Recreation
Residential
• Dwelling
Services
• Air Transport Services (C)
• Animal Care
• Automotive Services
• Family Care Services
• Professional Services
(Ord. 2022-110. Passed 12-12-22.)