(a) Purpose. This section authorizes the establishment of accessory uses and structures that are incidental and customarily subordinate to principal uses. The intent of this section is to allow a broad range of accessory uses while not creating adverse impacts on surrounding lands.
(b) General Provisions.
(1) An accessory use or structure shall be secondary and incidental to the primary use of the lot and shall not alter the character of the principal use.
(2) Accessory uses and structures shall be constructed on the same lot as the principal use that it serves.
(3) No accessory structure shall be constructed on any lot until the construction of the principal structure has commenced.
(4) In cases where the principal building is demolished, an existing accessory structure shall be allowed to remain on the lot or property without the principal building to which it is supposed to be an accessory on the following conditions:
B. A certificate of zoning approval and building permit is obtained for the reconstruction of the principal structure, the construction of which shall take place within twelve (12) months. Failure to complete reconstruction of the principal structure will be an automatic cause for the removal of the accessory structure at the owner's expense unless cause is given, in which case the Director of Community Development may approve an extension of up to twelve (12) months.
(5) Small accessory structures such as doghouses, mailboxes, lending libraries, benches, garden decorations, barbeque equipment, etc. that are not otherwise addressed in this chapter, shall be exempt from the provisions of this section provided they do not have a footprint that exceeds twenty-four (24) square feet and shall not exceed six (6) feet in height.
(6) Residential underground irrigation systems and other underground installations and devices, including, but not limited to, electric fences, shall be set back a minimum of one foot from any public right-of-way line.
(7) An accessory building that is attached to the principal building shall be considered an integral part of the principal building and shall comply with the site development standards and all other development standards of the applicable zoning district. Any accessory structure shall be considered as an integral part of the principal building if it is connected to the principal building either by common walls or by a breezeway or roof.
(8) The accessory use regulations of this chapter shall not apply to any public park lands owned by the City, Butler or Hamilton Counties, or the State of Ohio.
(c) Height, Setback, and Size Requirements.
(1) Residential Zoning Districts.
A. The maximum height of any detached accessory structure shall be fourteen (14) feet, measured to the peak, unless otherwise provided for in this code.
B. No detached accessory structure that is 200 square feet in floor area or larger shall be located less than ten (10) feet from the principal building, if approved. If the separation of the accessory and main structure is less than ten (10) feet, the accessory structure shall be protected with a fire-resistant material and shall conform to the same yard requirements as the principal building. Detached accessory structures that are less than 200 square feet in floor area shall be set back a minimum of five (5) feet from the principal building.
C. Detached accessory buildings and structures shall be set back a minimum of twenty (20) feet from the street right-of-way line and a minimum of five (5) feet from any side or rear lot line, except where the rear lot line is coterminous with an alley, in which case, the setback may be reduced to one foot.
D. No detached accessory building shall exceed 600 square feet in floor area.
(2) Nonresidential Zoning Districts.
A. The maximum height of accessory buildings and structure shall not exceed the height of the principal building.
B. The maximum floor area of a detached accessory building or structure shall not exceed that of the floor area of the principal building.
(3) The floor area of all detached accessory buildings shall count toward the maximum lot coverage as established in Section 1113.01(g).
(d) Prohibited Structures for Accessory Uses.
(1) Unless approved as a temporary use pursuant to this code, accessory structures that are constructed with fabric, canvas, tarpaulin, or other similar materials shall be prohibited. Inflatable garages or storage structures shall also be prohibited
(2) Portable containers, shipping containers, and semi-tractor trailers used for storage (with or without wheels) shall not be used as permanent accessory structures in any residential or the OB, LB, GB, CBD, or SM-D zoning districts. Temporary storage in portable storage units is permitted in accordance with Section 1111.02(c)(7).
(e) Accessory Uses in the Planned Unit Developments.
(1) The types of accessory uses allowed in a PUD shall be considered as part of the PUD review. Generally:
A. Accessory uses for single-family residential dwellings shall be those allowed in the R1-A District.
B. Accessory uses for multi-family residential dwellings shall be those allowed in the R-M District.
C. Accessory uses for nonresidential uses shall be those allowed in the GB District.
(2) The Planning Commission and City Council may approve alternative accessory uses and structures within a PUD if allowed as part of the PUD preliminary development plan approval process.
(f) Permitted Accessory Uses. The following is an explanation of Table 1111-1.
(1) The symbols for permitted uses (P), permitted uses with standards (PS), conditional uses (C), and prohibited (XX) are defined in the same manner as Section 1105.02(b).
(2) A blank cell indicates that a use is prohibited in the respective zoning district.
(3) Accessory uses in the Northern Lights Overlay District shall be controlled by the underlying zoning district.
(4) Yards Permitted. This column identifies within which yards the use may be permitted. See the use-specific standards for any restrictions related to placement in individual yards.
(5) Lot Coverage Calculation. This column identifies when the accessory structure is "included" in the calculation of maximum lot coverage requirements in Section 1113.01(g).
(6) Certificate of Zoning Approval Required. A "Yes" in the "Certificate of Zoning Approval Required" column shall mean that the applicable accessory structure or use requires a certificate of zoning approval in order to be constructed.
(7) Use-Specific Standards. The numbers contained in the "Use-Specific Standards" column are references to additional standards and requirements that apply to the listed accessory use or structure. Standards referenced in the "Use-Specific Standards" column apply in all zoning districts unless otherwise expressly stated.
(8) Similar Use Determination and Unlisted Uses. The determination of whether a proposed accessory use or structure is permitted, permitted with standards, a conditional use, or a prohibited use under the provisions of this section shall be made in the same manner as principal uses. See Section 1105.02(d).
TABLE 1111-1: ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES | ||||||
P=Permitted Uses | PS=Permitted Uses with Standards | C=Conditional | XX=Prohibited Use | |||
Accessory Use or Structure | R1-A, R1-B, R2-C, & R-M | OB, LB, GB, CBD, SM-D, CS, GI, ITC, & PF | Lot Coverage | Certificate of Zoning Approved Required | Yards Permitted F=Front S=Side R=Rear | Use-Specific Standards in Section: |
Accessibility Ramps | PS | PS | No | No | F, S, or R | 1111.01(g)(1) |
Agricultural Uses | PS | XX | No | No | F, S, or R | 1111.01(g)(2) |
Amateur Radio Antennas | PS | PS | No | Yes | S or R | 1111.01(g)(3) |
Community Gardens | XX | PS | No | Yes | F, S, or R | 1111.01(g)(4) |
Detached Accessory Buildings | PS | PS | Yes | Yes | R | 1111.01(g)(5) |
Drive-Through Facilities and Pick-Up Windows | XX | PS or C | No | Yes | S or R | 1111.01(g)(6) |
Food Trucks | XX | C | No | Yes | F, S, or R | 1111.01(g)(7) |
Home Occupations | PS or C | XX | Yes | See Section 1111.01(g)(8) | Interior Use | 1111.01(g)(8) |
Nursery Schools or Day Care Centers | PS | PS | Yes | Yes | Interior Use | 1111.01(g)(9) |
Outdoor Dining | XX | PS | No | Yes | F, S, or R | 1111.01(g)(10) |
Outdoor Display or Sales | XX | PS | No | Yes | F, S, or R | 1111.01(g)(11) |
Outdoor Storage and Bulk Sales | XX | PS | No | Yes | S or R | 1111.01(g)(12) |
Outdoor Vending Machines and Drop-Off Boxes | XX | PS | No | No | See Section 1111.01(g)(13) | |
Patios, Porches, and Decks | PS | PS | No | See Section 1111.01(g)(14) | ||
Playsets, Treehouses and Trampolines | PS | XX | See Section 1111.01(g)(15) | |||
Raising of Domestic Animals | PS | XX | No | No | F, S, or R | 1111.01(g)(16) |
Retail Commercial Uses | XX | PS | Yes | Yes | Interior Use | 1111.01(g)(17) |
Satellite Dishes | PS | PS or C | No | See Section 1111.01(g)(18) | ||
Solar Panels | PS | PS | No | See Section 1111.01(g)(19) | ||
Swimming Pools | PS | PS | No | Yes | R | 1111.01(g)(20) |
Tennis or Other Recreational Courts | PS | PS | No | Yes | R | 1111.01(g)(21) |
Type-B Day Care Homes | PS | XX | Yes | Yes | Interior Use | 1111.01(g)(22) |
(g) Standards for Specific Accessory Uses and Structures. The following requirements apply to the specific types of accessory uses and structures listed, in addition to the requirements of Section 1111.01(b).
(1) Accessibility Ramps.
A. Ramps that provide access to buildings for the disabled are permitted in all zoning districts and may encroach in all setbacks but shall not encroach on a public sidewalk, right-of-way, or street.
B. Such ramps shall be an open structure, without a roof.
(2) Agricultural Uses. The raising of fruits, vegetables, and nursery stock for private use, including cultivated plots, tracts of land, or raised beds containing single variety or multiple varieties of vegetables, fruits, berries, or any other edible or otherwise consumable agricultural product or produce, provided that such areas shall be permitted in accordance with the following:
A. Such uses may take place in the rear yard or any side yard, without any limitation on setback or total area of land occupied by agricultural uses.
B. Such uses may be located in a front yard provided that square footage of all agricultural areas in the front yard does not exceed 100 square feet and shall not encroach into the front yard any more than ten (10) feet from the front building line.
(3) Amateur Radio Towers and Antenna.
A. No more than one amateur radio tower and/or antenna shall be permitted on each lot.
B. Ground-mounted amateur radio towers, antennas, and related guy wire anchors must be located in the rear yard.
C. Building-mounted amateur radio towers and antennas must be located to the rear of the centerline of the principal building.
D. Such tower shall not exceed sixty -five (65) feet in height or the maximum height of the applicable zoning district, whichever is greater. The measurement shall be made from the grade directly beneath the tower to the highest point on the antenna or tower, whichever is the tallest point of the structure.
E. Antennas and guy wire anchors shall not overhang or otherwise be located within required accessory structure setbacks or on adjacent lots.
F. When an amateur radio tower and antenna is no longer being used by an FCC amateur radio license holder for amateur radio service, the tower and antenna must be removed no more than 180 days after cessation of the FCC license or the transfer or property ownership or lease to an individual without an FCC license.
G. Amateur radio towers and antennas that do not comply with the provisions of this section shall require a conditional use approval (See Section 1129.04.). The application for a conditional use approval for amateur radio towers and antennas must demonstrate that compliance with the provisions of this section would prevent the amateur radio operator from exercising the rights granted to them by the FCC or the State of Ohio by license or law. If the Planning Commission determines that expertise beyond that of City staff is necessary to determine compliance with this criterion, then the applicant shall reimburse the City for any expenses necessary for hiring a third-party consultant to make this determination.
(4) Community Gardens.
A. Community gardens may be allowed as an accessory use when associated with a public or institutional principal use (e.g., religious institution or educational facility).
B. Community gardens may be located in an open space area of a PUD if the space is maintained by a homeowners' association.
C. The owner of the property shall have an established set of operating rules addressing the governance structure of the garden, with hours of operation, maintenance and security requirements and responsibilities, and provisions for the distribution of garden plots.
D. The name and telephone number of the owner and any person designated as the person in-charge of garden coordination along with a copy of the operating rules shall be kept on file in the offices of the Community Development Department.
E. The site shall be designed and maintained so that water, pesticides, and fertilizer will not drain onto adjacent properties.
F. There shall be no retail sales on site, except for produce grown on the site.
G. Benches, bike racks, raised/accessible planting beds, picnic tables, seasonal farm stands, garden art, and rain barrel systems may be permitted if the community garden is located on a lot where the principal use of the lot is public, institutional, or commercial.
(5) Detached Accessory Buildings.
A. The provisions of this section shall apply to any accessory building not identified elsewhere in Table 1111-1 that may include detached garages and carports, detached storage or utility sheds, gazebos, pergolas, pool houses, and other similar buildings, as determined by the Director of Community Development.
B. Detached garages and carports shall be served by a paved driveway extending completely from the detached garage or carport to the street.
C. Detached accessory buildings shall include accessory structures that are enclosed, regardless of the materials used for enclosure including, but not limited to, screen porches, hoop houses, and greenhouses.
D. Portable carports and sheds shall be considered accessory buildings and subject to these requirements.
(6) Drive-Through Facilities and Pick-Up Windows.
A. The following standards shall apply to businesses that contain a drive-through facility regardless if the drive-through is part of another use (e.g., restaurant or financial institution) or if it is a stand-alone use (e.g., automatic teller machine).
i. Drive-through facilities may only be permitted if approved as a conditional use by the Planning Commission.
ii. Audible electronic devices such as loudspeakers, automobile service order devices, and similar instruments shall not be located within 100 feet of any residential dwelling unit.
iii. All drive-through areas, including but not limited to drive-through signs, waiting lanes, trash receptacles, audio equipment, drive up windows, and other objects associated with the drive-through area shall be located in the side or rear yard of a property to the maximum extent feasible, and shall not cross, interfere with, or impede any public right-of-way.
iv. If the drive-through window, drive-through signage, or any audio equipment are located in the front yard, they shall be screened with an opaque, landscaped screen of with a height that will fully screen the window, signage, or audio equipment. Such screening shall not be required for stacking spaces that are located in a front yard.
v. Drive-through facilities shall be required to include vehicle stacking spaces as established in Section 1121.07.
B. The following standards shall apply to pick-up windows where there is no vehicular access to the window.
i. Pick-up windows are a permitted accessory use in connection with any restaurant, microbrewery, microdistillery, or microwinery. Such use will require a certificate of zoning approval.
ii. Pick-up windows, and other objects associated with the pick-up window, shall be located in the side or rear yard of a property to the maximum extent feasible, and shall not cross, interfere with, or impede any public right-of-way.
C. Drive-through facilities and pick-up windows may only be considered in the CBD when accessory to a restaurant, financial institution, or other use where the majority of services are provided to customers indoors (e.g., no stand-alone ATMs, coffee kiosks with no seating, etc.).
(7) Food Trucks. Food trucks are permitted in the OB, LB, GB, CS, GI, and ITC Districts as an accessory use in accordance with the following:
A. A maximum of one food truck is permitted to routinely park on the same lot as the use it will serve or is associated with, at any one time.
B. A certificate of zoning approval shall be required in order to demonstrate the location of the food truck and compliance with these standards. The certificate of zoning approval shall apply to the property and is not intended to limit the use of only one food truck operator/provider to the lot (i.e., different food trucks may rotate operation on the lot provided all the food trucks comply with the certificate of zoning approval conditions.).
C. Such certificate of zoning approval application shall include a statement from the property owner indicating agreement to the location of the food truck on such lot.
D. Food trucks shall only be permitted on private property and shall be parked and operate in an off-street, paved parking space.
E. Food trucks cannot be in operation from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
F. Food trucks cannot be located within the required building setback (See applicable zoning districts.).
G. Food trucks cannot block access drives or walkways.
H. All other required permits must be obtained, such as permits from the applicable county health department.
I. Food trucks that are in operation as part of an event or on a temporary basis shall be subject to the temporary use regulations.
(8) Home Occupations. The following standards for home occupations are intended to provide reasonable opportunities for employment within the home, while avoiding changes to the residential character of a dwelling that accommodates a home occupation, or the surrounding neighborhood, where allowed by this section.
A. General Standards.
i. The home occupation shall be clearly secondary to the full-time use of the property as a residence.
ii. Permitted home occupations shall not create an adverse effect on the residential character of the zoning district or interfere with the reasonable enjoyment of adjoining properties. The residential building shall not be altered in any manner that is intended to change the residential appearance of the dwelling to a building with a commercial appearance. There shall be no separate entrance created solely for the home occupation.
iii. All home occupation activities shall take place in the dwelling and there shall be no use of an outdoor area or accessory structures for the home occupation, including for storage of materials, goods, supplies, or equipment. A home occupation may be permitted in an accessory building if approved by the Planning Commission through a conditional use approval.
iv. The sale of goods or services shall be limited to:
a) Products that are produced or processed on the premises; or,
b) The sale of goods as part of a mail order, online business, or direct sale product distribution (e.g., Amway, Avon, Creative Memories, Pampered Chef, etc.) where there is no stock-in-trade on the site.
v. No equipment shall be used which will create any dust, noise, odors, glare, vibrations or electrical disturbances beyond the lot.
vi. Activities conducted and equipment or material used shall not change the fire safety or occupancy classifications of the premises.
vii. Only residents of the dwelling shall operate the home occupation.
viii. The operator of a home occupation in a rental unit shall be able to demonstrate that the property owner has authorized the use of the unit for a home occupation.
ix. No more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the floor area of the dwelling unit shall be devoted to such home occupations.
xi. No additional off-street parking or loading facilities shall be provided beyond that traditionally used for residential uses. No additional driveways shall be established for the use of the home occupation.
xii. Traffic shall not be generated by such home occupation in significantly greater volume than would normally be expected in the residential neighborhood.
xiii. There shall be no window display or outdoor storage or display of equipment, materials, or supplies associated with the home occupation.
xiv. When any home occupation results in an undesirable condition interfering with the general welfare of the surrounding residential area, such home occupation may be terminated by the Director of Community Development.
B. Prohibited Home Occupations. The following are business activities that are prohibited as home occupations:
i. Animal hospitals and boarding facilities;
ii. Automotive and other vehicle repair and service, except when such repair or service is within an attached garage and the vehicle is owned or leased by the occupant of the dwelling units.
iii. Construction, landscaping, or similar contractor facilities and storage (an office-only use is allowed in compliance with the above section) and other outdoor storage;
iv. Fitness/health facilities that provide group activities or services;
v. Medical clinics, laboratories, or doctor's offices;
vi. Parking on, or dispatching from the site, any vehicle used in conjunction with the home occupation (e.g., landscaping services, taxi services, construction, etc.) with the exception of a vehicle owned and operated by the home owner or tenant;
vii. Uses that require explosives or highly combustible or toxic materials;
viii. Welding and machine shop operations;
ix. Wood cutting businesses; or
x. Other similar uses as determined by the Director of Community Development.
C. Home Occupations Permitted with a Certificate of Zoning Approval. The following home occupations are examples of those that may be allowed with a certificate of zoning approval provided they comply with this code:
i. Handcrafts as well as arts and craft work including, but not limited to baking, ceramics, soap making, candy or snack making, jewelry making, pottery, painting, photography, dressmaking, millinery, sewing, weaving, tailoring, ironing, washing, and sculpting;
ii. Office-only uses, including, but not limited to, an office for an architect, financial advisor, attorney, realtor, consultant, counselor, insurance agent, planner, tutor, or writer provided no clients meet at the dwelling;
iii. Other similar uses as determined by the Director of Community Development.
D. Home Occupations Permitted with a Conditional Permit. The following home occupations are examples of those that may be allowed with a conditional use approval provided they comply with this code:
i. Any home occupation that provides services where members of the public visit or enter the premises if designed to accommodate one customer at a time and which meets all other applicable requirements for home occupations including, but not limited to, fitness/health training, beauty parlors, barber shops, animal grooming (no overnight boarding), or licensed massage or physical therapy;
ii. Mail order, online businesses, or direct sale product distribution (e.g., Amway, Avon, Creative Memories, Pampered Chef, etc.); and
iii. Other similar uses as determined by the Director of Community Development.
(9) Nursery Schools or Day Care Centers. Nursery schools or day care centers may only be permitted as accessory uses to permitted and conforming nonresidential uses. Such use shall be located within the principal building.
(10) Outdoor Dining.
A. Outdoor dining areas shall be located either along a sidewalk adjacent to the principal building to which the outdoor dining is connected, or between the principal building and an adjacent parking area.
B. Outdoor dining areas shall not be located in such a manner as to require customers and employees to cross driveways or parking areas to go between the café/food service area and the principal building.
C. Outdoor dining areas shall not be located within ten (10) feet of a fire hydrant, fire department standpipe connection, fire escape, bus stop, loading zone, mailboxes, or traffic signal stanchions.
D. If no grade separation is provided between vehicular traffic and the outdoor dining area, permanent railings or fencing shall be provided around the dining area. If the outdoor dining area is adjacent to a street or area that is closed to vehicular traffic, no railing or fencing shall be required.
E. Outside entertainment, whether by band, orchestra, instrument, musician, singer, radio, television, loudspeaker, microphone, recital or any other individual, group or mechanical device shall not be permitted in any outside dining area if the noise from such entertainment is of such a volume so as to cause a disturbance to abutting property owners. The addition of such outside entertainment to an existing use shall require approval through site plan review.
F. If the outdoor dining area is located on a sidewalk, the area shall be designed so there is a minimum of five (5) feet of clearance adjacent to the dining area to allow for safe pedestrian circulation. Furniture or elements of the outdoor dining shall also not block any areas of ingress or egress from the principal building.
G. Umbrellas and awnings that shelter diners from the elements shall be secured so as not to create a hazard in windy conditions.
H. Enclosing outdoor dining areas, either by a permanent roof or by expanding the existing structure, shall meet all the requirements of a building within the applicable zoning district and shall require the issuance of a new certificate of zoning approval.
I. Where an outdoor dining area is located in a right-of-way, the permittee shall hold harmless, indemnify, and defend the City of Sharonville from and against any and all injuries, deaths, losses, damages (consequential and otherwise), claims, suits, liabilities, judgments, costs and expenses, and reasonable attorneys' fees, which may in any way arise out of or be connected with such outdoor dining, and which may in any way result therefrom, or from any act or failure to act by the permittee, its agents or employees. The applicant shall be required to sign an indemnification statement on the application for a certificate of zoning approval.
J. The City shall have the right and power, acting through the Director of Community Development to prohibit the operation of an outdoor dining area at any time because of anticipated or actual problems and conflicts in the use of the sidewalk area. Such problems and conflicts may arise from, but are not limited to, scheduled festivals and similar events or parades or marches, or repairs to the street or sidewalk, or from demonstrations or emergencies occurring in the area.
(11) Outdoor Displays and Sales. Seasonal and permanent facilities for outdoor display and sales (e.g., garden supply sales, news and flower stands, and similar uses) that are accessory to a principal use may be permitted upon compliance with the following:
A. Such uses shall not be placed within the street right-of-way, within an interior drive, or in a location which will interfere with the vision clearance requirements.
B. Outdoor displays and sales shall be related to the principal use of the site and shall clearly be accessory and incidental to the principal use. Outdoor displays and sales shall be prohibited when the principal building is vacant.
C. Outdoor displays and sales areas shall not cover an area more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the ground floor area of the principal building.
D. Outdoor displays and sales areas shall be shown on the site plan.
E. Outdoor display and sales areas may be permitted in the front yard provided that the merchandise is displayed along the sidewalk or walkway adjacent to the building. Outdoor display and sales areas may also be permitted in the side or rear yard without being located adjacent to the building. In all cases, the displays and sales areas shall be spaced a sufficient distance from the building, as dictated by the Fire Department, to satisfy all fire safety requirements.
F. The placement of the merchandise shall not interfere with pedestrian movement on any sidewalk or walkway. A minimum of five (5) feet of the sidewalk or walkway shall be clear of merchandise to allow for safe pedestrian movement.
G. In all cases, any areas designated for outdoor display or sales shall be set back a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet from any adjacent lot lines of lots in residential zoning districts.
H. The outdoor display and sales areas shall be maintained in good order and appearance.
I. The outdoor display and sale of goods and products shall be limited to those goods and products that a customer can typically pick up and carry into the building for purchase. Larger items may be displayed for sale if in compliance with the outdoor storage requirements of Section 1111.01(g)(12).
J. The maximum length of time for outdoor displays and sales shall be ninety (90) days unless the Planning Commission approves an alternative time limit as part of the site plan review.
(12) Outdoor Storage and Bulk Sales.
A. Outdoor storage and bulk sales shall comply with the standards of outdoor displays and sales unless otherwise modified by this section.
B. Outdoor storage and bulk sales in a parking lot shall be prohibited unless allowed as part of a temporary event.
C. Outdoor storage and bulk sales are prohibited in the NLO District.
D. The area of the lot devoted to outdoor storage of goods and merchandise shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the ground floor area of the principal building.
E. Outdoor storage and bulk sales areas shall be shown on the site plan.
F. Areas devoted to outdoor storage shall be paved with asphalt or concrete and free of dust. Outdoor storage may be located on areas paved with gravel in the industrial districts if the storage is set back a minimum of 200 feet from any adjacent lot lines of lots in residential zoning districts.
G. The storage of radioactive, toxic or otherwise hazardous materials shall not be permitted.
H. Areas devoted to outdoor storage or bulk sales shall be located in a side or rear yard so that it is behind the principal building and not visible from any public street, unless the storage is located on a corner lot. The enclosed area shall be setback twenty-five (25) feet from any property boundary that abuts a single-family residential district and in no case shall the side and rear setback of the enclosed area be less than ten (10) feet. On corner and through lots, the enclosed area shall be setback twenty (20) feet from any street right-of-way.
I. The maximum length of time for outdoor storage and bulk sales shall be ninety (90) days unless the Planning Commission approves an alternative time limit as part of the site plan review.
J. Screening.
i. All aspects of outdoor storage and bulks sales of goods and materials shall be screened in accordance with Section 1119.06.
ii. If the wall or fence needs to exceed eight (8) feet in height to conceal the storage of materials, such wall or fence shall be constructed of materials similar to the principal building so that it appears to be an extension of the principal structure.
iii. All materials shall be stored in such a fashion as to be accessible to fire-fighting equipment at all times.
(13) Outdoor Vending Machines and Drop-Off-Boxes. Outdoor vending machines and drop-off boxes for recycled goods, books, donations, etc., may be permitted when they comply with the following regulations.
A. No such use or facility shall be placed within the street right-of-way, within an interior drive, or in a location which will interfere with required intersection visibility requirements in Section 1113.02.
B. The facility or equipment shall be maintained in good operating order and appearance.
C. Vending machines and drop-off boxes shall only be permitted in the nonresidential zoning districts. They may be permitted in residential districts only when accessory to a permitted nonresidential use.
D. Vending machines shall only be placed along the facade of the principal building with a maximum of one machine for every fifty (50) feet of building frontage. See Figure 1111-A.
Figure 1111-A: The above is an image of one vending machine that is appropriately located along the facade of the building.
E. Drop-off boxes shall only be permitted in the side or rear yard.
F. The container shall be emptied at least once every week. Containers that result in the overflow of donated goods shall be declared a nuisance and shall be removed immediately upon notification by the Director of Community Development at the expense of the property owner or business owner.
G. Drop-off boxes shall include the name and contact information of the person who owns or maintains the box.
H. The City shall have the authority to place more than one drop-off box on a single lot when providing recycling services to the general public.
(14) Patios, Porches, and Decks.
A. Patios without a roof, building, or structure are permitted in any yard. Where a building or structure is placed on a patio, such building or structure may only be located in the yards where those buildings or structures are permitted.
B. Patios shall meet the front, side, and rear yard setbacks for accessory uses and shall not cover any easements. Patios in the front yard shall not cover more than fifty percent (50%) of the front yard and shall not allow for vehicular parking.
C. Patios, decks, and porches may have built-in grills, kitchen areas, or living areas but such activities shall be permitted in the rear yard only provided such use complies with any applicable building code requirements.
D. Patios, decks, and porches may have seating in any yard in which the patio, deck, or porch is permitted and located.
E. Rooftop decks in nonresidential districts shall be regulated as part of the principal building.
(15) Playsets, Treehouses, and Trampolines.
A. If a playset or treehouse has more than 100 square feet of enclosed play area, the use shall require a certificate of zoning approval and shall be reviewed in the same manner as a "detached accessory building." As such, any playset or treehouse that has more than 100 square feet of enclosed play area shall also count toward the maximum floor area and lot coverage standards in this code. Such area shall be measured by the smallest square or rectangle around the bottom of the playset or treehouse.
B. Treehouses, trampolines, enclosed play areas, and permanently sited playsets shall be located in the rear yard only. Portable playsets may be located in the side or rear yard.
(16) Raising of Domestic Animals.
A. Fowl, rabbits or fur-bearing animals may be raised or kept for an owner's use on a lot of not less than 20,000 square feet in area, provided the structure containing such use shall be located not less than fifty (50) feet from all adjoining residential lot lines or any residence; and
B. One horse or pony may be kept on a lot of not less than one and one-half (1½) acres, providing the structure containing such use is located not less than 100 feet from all adjoining residential lot lines or any residence. An additional one-half acre shall be provided for each additional horse or pony.
(17) Retail Commercial Uses. Retail commercial uses are permitted in the GI, ITC, or PF Districts provided:
A. Such uses are an accessory use to an approved principal use;
B. The uses are located completely within a principal building of a nonresidential use;
C. In the GI, or ITC Districts, the retail use shall be for the sale of goods and products manufactured on site; and
D. The total floor area of accessory uses shall not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the total gross floor area of the principal building.
(18) Satellite Dishes.
A. Satellite dishes of one meter in diameter or less shall be exempt from the provisions of this section and shall not require a certificate of zoning approval.
B. To the maximum extent feasible, the dish should be located in the side or rear yard.
C. Mounting brackets shall be removed whenever a satellite dish is removed.
D. Satellite dishes larger than one meter in diameter may be permitted if approved by the Planning Commission as a conditional use in any nonresidential zoning district. A certificate of zoning approval shall be required if the conditional use is permitted. Such dishes shall be set back ten (10) feet from all lot lines.
(19) Solar Panels.
A. Freestanding solar panels shall be limited to a maximum height of ten (10) feet. Such freestanding solar panels shall be located in the rear yard where they shall be set back a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet and shall not cover more than 200 square feet in lot area.
B. Roof-mounted solar panels on the front side of a roof facing a street shall be flush-mounted to the roof.
C. Roof-mounted solar panels that do not face a street may be mounted flush or at an angle to the roof but shall not exceed thirty-six (36) inches in height from the roof plane as measured from the roof plane to the furthest point of the solar panel.
D. Roof-mounted solar panels shall require a certificate of zoning approval or may be reviewed as part of the certificate of zoning approval for the principal building if constructed at the same time.
(20) Swimming Pools.
A. The following standards shall apply to all types of pools permitted in the City of Sharonville:
i. A swimming pool shall not exceed fifty-four (54) inches in height, above ground. Slides associated with pools shall be exempt from this height requirement.
ii. All swimming pool construction and operation shall be in accordance with standards and regulations established by the Board of Health having jurisdiction within the City, the Building Code and any other governmental regulations governing the construction and operation of such facilities.
iii. Any outdoor swimming pool, as defined in this subsection, shall be surrounded by a barrier which shall comply with the following:
a) Every swimming pool shall be completely enclosed by a fence and/or structure of sturdy construction at least forty-eight (48) inches in height, measured from the ground level at each point along the boundary of such enclosure. The enclosure may surround the pool area or the entire yard. The enclosure shall be of such design as to prevent young children from crawling or otherwise passing through, under or over such enclosure without the use of a ladder or other implement. Openings in the barrier shall not allow passage of a four(4)-inch diameter sphere.
b) Access gates into such enclosure shall be self-closing and have a self-latching device.
c) Where an above-ground pool structure is used as a barrier or where the barrier is mounted on top of the pool structure and the means of access is a ladder or steps, then the ladder or steps shall be capable of being secured, locked, or removed to prevent access.
d) The required barrier must be installed prior to filling the pool with water.
e) Automatic pool covers are permitted but the barrier requirements of this section shall still apply.
f) A spa or hot tub with a safety cover that complies with ASTM F 1346 shall be exempt from the provisions of this section.
iv. Proper drainage shall be provided to ensure that pool overflow does not affect adjacent properties.
v. Lighting shall be shaded so as not to be a disturbance to adjacent properties.
vi. Any sound of motor or pumps shall be shielded in such a manner to prevent disturbances of the peace, quiet and comfort of neighboring inhabitants.
vii. All pool equipment and pumps shall be set back a minimum of ten (10) feet from all lot lines. Patios that surround a pool shall only be required to comply with a minimum setback of five (5) feet from all lot lines.
B. For the purpose of this code, swimming pools shall be further classified and regulated as follows:
i. Private Pools.
a) Any constructed or manufactured pool, both permanent and temporary, not located within an enclosed building and which is used or intended to be used as a swimming pool in connection with residential dwellings and is available only to the residents and their private guests shall be classified as a private swimming pool and shall be regulated by this subsection.
b) Private pools shall be set back a minimum of ten (10) feet from all lot lines as measured from the edge of the water.
ii. Club or Community Pools and Commercial Pools.
a) Club or community pools may be located in a residential district provided the lot on which it is located is not less than three (3) acres and access to it is provided only from a major arterial or collector street.
b) Commercial pools are pools open for paying members that are part of a nonresidential use, or are otherwise located in any nonresidential zoning district.
c) The club or community pool and a commercial pool, accessory buildings, structures or other equipment shall be located not less than seventy-five (75) feet from any adjacent residential lot line. This setback shall be measured from the edge of the water.
d) At least one-half (½) of an off-street parking space shall be provided for each member or resident of the development where a club or community pool is to be located. Such spaces shall be located not less than twenty (20) feet from any adjoining residential lot line and constructed as required in Section 1121.03.
(21) Tennis and Other Recreational Courts. Outdoor tennis courts and courts for other sports, including basketball and racquetball, that are accessory to a residential or nonresidential use shall comply with the following requirements:
A. Tennis courts or other recreational courts that exceed 900 square feet shall only be permitted on lots with a minimum lot area of one acre. Any court that is 900 square feet or less may be permitted on any lot size provided it complies with all other applicable provisions of this code.
B. The court shall be set back a minimum of ten (10) feet from all lot lines.
C. All fencing shall be subject to the fence regulations in Section 1113.06 except that fencing that surrounds a tennis or recreational court may exceed the maximum fence height of this code provided that the fencing is located adjacent to the edge of the court.
D. Any lighting for the court shall not exceed twenty (20) feet in height and shall be directed downward and only illuminate the court. All outdoor lighting shall comply with Section 1113.03.
(22) Type B Family Day Care Home (1-6 Children). Type B family day care homes are permitted when accessory to any residential dwelling unit, regardless of the applicable residential zoning district.
(Ord. 2022-22. Passed 5-10-22.)