CHAPTER 155: ZONING
Section
General Provisions
   155.001   Short title
   155.002   Application of regulations
   155.003   Rules of construction of language
   155.004   Definitions
   155.005   Additional height, area and yard regulations; solar energy systems
  District Boundaries; Zoning Map
   155.020   Use districts established
   155.021   Zoning map; amendments to; annexation of land
   155.022   Interpretation of district boundaries
   155.023   Vacated areas
Agricultural District Regulations
   155.035   A-1 Agricultural District
Residential Districts Regulations
   155.050   R-1 One-Family Dwelling District
   155.051   R-2 One-Family Dwelling District
   155.052   R-3 One-Family Dwelling District
   155.053   R-4 Multi-Family Dwelling District
   155.054   R-5 Multi-Family Dwelling District
   155.055   Incidental sales on residential property
Business Districts Regulations
   155.065   B-1 Central Business District
   155.066   B-2 Highway Business District
Industrial Districts Regulations
   155.080   I-1 Light Industrial District
Special District Regulations
   155.095   S-1 Floodplain and Drainageway District
   155.096   S-2 Slope District
   155.097   S-3 Airport District
   155.098   S-4 Historical Building District
Special Uses
   155.110   Compliance with regulations
   155.111   Procedure; hearing; fee
   155.112   Table of special use exceptions and requirements
   155.113   Revocation of permit
Off-Street Parking and Loading
   155.125   Procedure
   155.126   Extent of control
   155.127   Existing off-street parking and loading spaces
   155.128   Schedule of requirements
   155.129   Use of off-street parking facilities
   155.130   Joint parking facilities
   155.131   Joint parking spaces
   155.132   Control of off-site facilities
   155.133   Permitted districts for accessory parking
   155.134   Non-residential parking in residential districts
   155.135   Design and maintenance
   155.136   Location of parking areas
   155.137   Schedule of off-street parking requirements
   155.138   Off-street loading and unloading space
   155.139   Design
Street Signs and Graphics
   155.150   Regulations of street signs and graphics
   155.151   Signs in certain districts
   155.152   Administration and enforcement of signs and graphics
Non-Conforming Uses and Buildings
   155.165   Existing non-conforming uses and buildings
   155.166   When use becomes non-conforming through changes in zoning requirements
   155.167   Non-conforming use of land as trailer court
   155.168   Discontinued use of non-agricultural building not to be reestablished
   155.169   What constitutes abandonment
   155.170   Existing non-agricultural building or structure
   155.171   Restoration of damaged buildings
   155.172   Non-agricultural building under construction
   155.173   Junk or automobile wrecking yard
   155.174   Lots smaller than permitted in use district; conformance required
Board of Appeals
   155.185   Establishment of Board; composition; term; Chairperson
   155.186   Board to adopt rules and regulations
   155.187   Meetings
   155.188   Powers of Board
   155.189   Procedure for appeals
Administration and Enforcement
   155.200   Building Inspector to enforce provisions
   155.201   Building permit
   155.202   Certificate of occupancy
   155.203   Amendments
   155.204   Interpretation of provisions
 
   155.999   Penalty
GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 155.001 SHORT TITLE.
   This chapter shall be entitled “Zoning Ordinance of the City of Sparta”.
(1994 Code, § 155.001) (Ord. 200, passed 4-28-1969)
§ 155.002 APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS.
   (A)   The provisions of this chapter shall apply within the corporate limits of the city.
   (B)   Nothing contained in these regulations shall impose restrictions with respect to land used or to be used for agricultural purposes or with respect to the erection, maintenance, repair, alteration, remodeling or extension of buildings or structures used or to be used for agricultural purposes upon the land, except buildings or structures for agricultural purposes shall conform to building or setback lines, and a permit with respect to land used for agricultural purposes and buildings thereon may be required, but without charge therefor.
   (C)   Except as hereinafter provided:
      (1)   No building or land shall, after this chapter is passed, be used or occupied and no building or part thereof shall be erected, moved or altered unless in conformity with the regulations herein specified for the district in which it is located;
      (2)   No building shall after this chapter is passed, be erected or altered to exceed the height; to accommodate or house a greater number of families; to occupy a greater percentage of lot area; or to have a narrower or smaller rear yard, front yard, side yard, inner or outer court than is specified herein for the district in which the building is located;
      (3)   No part of a yard, or other open space, or off-street parking, or unloading space about any building required for the purpose of complying with the provisions of the standards in this chapter shall be included as part of a yard, open space, off-street parking or unloading space similarly required for another building, except as otherwise provided in this chapter;
      (4)   Every building hereafter erected or structurally altered shall be located on a lot as herein defined and in no case shall there be more than one main building on one lot, except as otherwise provided in this chapter; and/or
      (5)   No parcel of land described by metes and bounds or any lot shall hereafter be created which does not conform and meet the requirements of this chapter.
(1994 Code, § 155.002) (Ord. 200, passed 4-28-1969; Ord. 425, passed 11-23-1992)
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