This chapter applies in the following circumstances.
(A) Bona fide farms not affected by this chapter. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to affect bona fide farms, but any use of such property for non-farm purposes shall be subject to these regulations (see “bona fide farms” in § 157.010).
(B) Zoning affects every building and land use. Except as provided in division (A) above, no building shall be erected, moved, reconstructed, renovated or structurally altered, nor shall any building or land be used except in compliance with all the zoning district regulations established by this chapter.
(C) Required open space. No part of a lot, yard, off-street parking area, or other required open space shall be reduced below the minimum required by this chapter nor shall it be used to satisfy the requirements of another building or use.
(D) Existing lots of insufficient size. Any existing lot of record, which has any dimension, minimum yard (setback) or lot size less than required by this chapter, shall be subject to its current zoning district minimum yard (setback) requirements and current regulations for an approved septic system or public utilities for water and sewer service as applicable.
(E) Access to a public road. Every business or residential building hereafter erected or moved shall be on a lot that has access to a public road or right-of-way, and all structures shall be so located as to provide safe and convenient access for servicing, fire protection and required off-street parking.
(Ord. passed 5-7-2018; Ord. passed 6-7-2021)