(A) Generally.
(1) The purpose of the Transitional Residential Zone is to create a buffer zone from the high intensity City Center Commercial Zone to the low intensity Community Residential Zone.
(2) This zone will permit a limited number of mixed uses but intentions are to promote residential land uses.
(3) As a transitional zone its character shall be reviewed more frequently to assess the needs of the adjoining zones.
(4) This zone is not intended to be static but rather to adjust with the development needs of the community.
(B) Permitted uses:
(1) Dwelling, single-family detached, with a floor area ratio that does not exceed 0.3:1;
(2) Dwelling, two-family;
(3) Essential public services;
(4) Bed and breakfasts;
(5) Home occupations; and
(6) Short-term rental unit.
(1) Home businesses;
(2) Rented accessory dwelling units in accordance with § 154.092(J); and
(3) Dwelling, single-family detached, with a floor area ratio that exceeds 0.3:1.
(D) Dimension and area regulations.
Front setback | 20 feet** |
Side setback | 7 feet |
Rear setback | 10 feet |
Minimum lot area | 8,712 square feet |
Minimum lot width | 66 feet |
Maximum lot coverage | 25%* |
* Maximum lot coverage in this district may be increased to a maximum of 35% for properties that are below, the required minimum lot area following a hearing and approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals at which time consideration of factors affecting adjoining properties will be reviewed. All other dimension and area regulations shall be met. The following formula shall be used in calculating the allowable lot coverage and shall be rounded to the nearest whole percentage: minimum lot area divided by actual lot area multiplied by 25%. | |
** If structures are established on at least 40% of the parcels on the same side of the street between two intersecting platted streets and at least half of the established structures are built within the required front yard setback, the front yard setback for new construction may be reduced to the lesser established front yard setback, provided that no new construction may be established closer than seven feet to the front street line. This section shall not require a front yard greater than that required for this zone district. | |
(Ord. passed 6-24-1996; Am. Ord. 02-02, passed 2-11-2002; Am. Ord. passed 6-24-2002; Am. Ord. 090824-1, passed 8-24-2009; Am. Ord. 100726-1, passed 7-26-2010; Am. Ord. 140714-1, passed 7-14-2014; Am. Ord. 161114-1, passed 11-14-2016; Am. Ord. 170911-1, passed 9-11-2017; Am. Ord. 211108-A, passed 11-8-2021)