CHAPTER 1163
Special Districts
1163.01   Planned Development District.
1163.02   A1 Resources Production District.
1163.03   Mineral extractions special regulations.
1163.04   A2 Conservation/Recreation District.
 
1163.01 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
   (a)   Permitted Uses and Building of Other Structures. Provision for Planned Development Districts is intended to allow the establishment of areas in which diverse uses may be combined into a cohesive plan of development. In Planned Development Districts, land and buildings may be used for any lawful purposes subject to the following limitations and procedures.
   (b)   Area Provisions. Planned Development Districts shall comprise not less than two (2) acres.
   (c)   Procedure for Establishment. Applications to establishment of a Planned Development District shall be made to the Zoning Enforcement Officer. The Officer shall refer the application to the Planning Commission for consideration; (2) The Planning Commission may require the applicant to furnish such preliminary plans, drawings, and specifications as may be required for an understanding of the proposed development. In reaching its decision on the proposed development, the Planning Commission shall consider among other things, the need for the proposed use in the proposed location, the existing character of the neighborhood in which the use would be located, and the safeguards provided to minimize detrimental effects of the proposed use on adjacent property.
      (1)   The Planning Commission shall approve with modifications, or disapprove, and shall report its decision to the Village Council.
      (2)   The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on the proposal, as provided by law in the case of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance.
      (3)   The Village Council as provided by law may then amend the Zoning Ordinance as to define the boundaries of the Planned Development District, but such action shall have the effect only of granting permission for development to the specific proposal, in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance within the area so designated, with the specifications, plans, and elevations submitted.
1163.02 A1 RESOURCES PRODUCTION DISTRICT.
   (a)   Purpose. This A1 District is established as a zoning district in which agriculture and certain related uses are encouraged as the principal uses of land. The specific intent of the district is to facilitate the proper use of lands best suited to agriculture by preventing undesirable and indiscriminant development of mixed rural/urban uses which creates incompatibility of land uses and places unbalanced and unwarranted tax loads on agricultural lands to help pay for urban services. The agricultural district also will help deter the illogical and premature termination of agricultural pursuits.
   (b)   Permitted Uses.
      1.   The following uses may be operated as Permitted Uses:
         a.   Agriculture.
         b.   Animal husbandry.
         c.   Cemeteries
         d.   Excavations for artificial lakes.
         e.   Feed lot operations.
         f.   Grazing of livestock.
         g.   Mining, excavating and quarrying, subject to the special regulations contained in Section 1163.03.
         h.   Plant husbandry, including greenhouses.
         i.   Public utility and service uses as follows:
            (1)   Electric substations.
            (2)   Fire stations.
            (3)   Gas regulator stations.
            (4)   Police stations.
            (5)   Railroad passenger stations.
            (6)   Railroad rights of way, but not including railroad yards and shops other than for passenger purposes.
            (7)   Sewage treatment plants.
            (8)   Telephone exchange, telephone transmission equipment buildings and microwave relay towers.
            (9)   Water works, reservoirs, pumping stations and filtration plants.
            (10)   Necessary accessory uses.
         j.   Raising of fur-bearing animals.
         k.   Roadside stand for the display and sale of agricultural products on the zoning lot where the principal use is agriculture
         l.   Single-family homes.
         m.   Tree-farming.
   (c)   Lot Requirements. Except as hereinafter provided, a separate ground area, herein called the zoning lot, shall be designated, provided and continuously maintained for each structure containing a permitted or conditional use.
      1.   Single-family dwelling. For each single-family dwelling unit there shall be provided a zoning lot which is not less than 350 feet wide at the building setback line, and which shall contain not less than five (5) acres in area.
      2.   All other uses. Each zoning lot shall be not less than 200 feet wide at the building setback line and shall contain not less than three (3) acres.
   (d)   Yard Requirements. Except as otherwise hereinafter provided, the space resulting from the following setbacks &yard requirements) shall be open and unobstructed. All uses shall be set back not less than 50 feet from each property line.
   (e)   Building Bulk Limitations. No limitations.
   (f)   Signs. In the A1 Resources Production District, the follow non-flashing non-illuminated signs are permitted under the conditions specified.
      1.   a.   Nameplate and Identification Sign-subject to the following:
            (1)   Area and content: There shall be not more than one nameplate or identification sign for each property line abutting a dedicated street indicating the name and/or address of the occupant and type of occupation. No such sign shall exceed 50 square feet in area.
            (2)   Locations: No sign shall be located less than 25 feet from any property line.
            (3)   Height: No sign shall project higher than one story or 15 feet above average grade of the roadway.
         b.   "For Sale" and "For Rent" Signs--subject to the following:
            (1)   Area and number: There shall be not more than one such sign per zoning lot, except that on a corner zoning lot two (2) signs--one facing each street--shall be permitted. No sign shall exceed 12 square feet in area.
            (2)   Location: No sign shall be located less than 25 feet from any property line.
            (3)   Height: No sign shall project higher than one story or 15 feet above curb level, whichever is lower.
         c.   Signs Accessory to Roadside Stands--subject to the following:
            (1)   Content: The signs shall be only for the purpose of identification of the roadside stand and advertising the agricultural products for sale therein.
            (2)   Area and number: The signs shall be on the same zoning lot as the roadside stand, and there shall be not more than two signs per lot. No sign shall exceed 12 square feet in area nor be closer than 75 feet from any other zoning lots.
            (3)   Projection: No sign shall project beyond the property line into the public way.
            (4)   Height: No sign shall project higher than 15 feet above curb level.
   (g)   Off-Street Parking Requirements. None.
   (h)   Off-Street Loading Requirements. None.
1163.03 MINERAL EXTRACTIONS SPECIAL REGULATIONS.
   (a)   Only temporary buildings shall be constructed in conjunction with any mining, excavating, or quarrying operation, including temporary processing plants and equipment for extracting, processing, or stock piling of sand, gravel, stone, coal, or similar products, which plants shall be dismantled and removed within a period of four (4) months following cessation of operations.
   (b)   All equipment used in these operations shall be constructed, maintained, and operated in such manner as to eliminate as far as practicable noise, vibration or dust which would injure or annoy persons residing in the vicinity, and access ways or roads within the premises shall be maintained in a dust-free condition through surfacing or such other treatment as may be necessary.
   (c)   No mining, excavating or quarrying operation shall be carried out or permitted within 75 feet of any boundary line of the land owned or leased, as indicated by legal description when applying for the zoning certificate and no such operation shall be permitted within 75 feet of the right-of-way line of any existing or platted street, road, highway, or railway.
   (d)   Before any mining, excavating or quarrying operations shall begin, a plan for both the development (mining, excavating, or quarrying) and rehabilitation of the site shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning Commission and Legislative Body. Rehabilitation plans shall require the rehabilitation of such mining site to a point where the projected future land-use, as reflected on the appropriate Comprehensive Plan, can be established and maintained on the site. Development and Rehabilitation plans shall show at least the following:
   (e)   Mines: All mining operations shall show (1) the maximum peripheral limitations of the mining operation, (2) maximum contemplated depth of operation, (3) methodology of operation, either open-pit type operation or shaft-type operation, and (4) intended reuse of land.
   (f)   Poisonous or noxious gases, acids, or other materials: Any mine or mining operation which, at the conclusion of such operation, leaves residue of radioactive particles, poisonous or noxious liquids capable of percolation, shall be permanently sealed by an approved method.
   (g)   Fill operation: Open-pit or shaft mines may be filled with the following required fill material: soil bank earth, common earth, stone, rock, broken concrete. Materials containing food content, animal or vegetable content are prohibited except as hereinafter permitted.
   (h)   Quarries and other excavations: All quarries or other excavations shall either be made to a water-producing depth, plus five (5) feet, or graded and backfilled with non-noxious and nonflammable solids as permitted in subsection (g) hereof, to assure (1) that the excavated area will not collect and retain stagnant water, or (2) that the graded or backfilled surface will create a gently rolling topography to minimize erosion by wind and rain and to substantially conform to the contours of the surrounding area.
1163.04 A2 CONSERVATION/RECREATION DISTRICT.
   (a)   Purpose. The A2 District is established for two (2) primary purposes. First, the district is designed to encourage the utilization of all land areas having a slope range in excess of 24 percent grade for open space, recreational activities which will protect and preserve the natural resources of the area, and hold to an absolute minimum, the destructive effects of soil erosion. A secondary purpose of the district is that of protecting the public health, safety, comfort, and general welfare of the community, and reducing the financial burdens imposed on the community and its individuals as a result of flood loss and water damage, by restricting the use of land in those areas which are subject to periodic inundation.
   (b)   Permitted Uses. Land located in the A2 District shall be used for the following purposes only:
      1.   a.   Agriculture, including incidental agricultural structures, provided such agricultural uses are employed only on land having a slope range of less than 24 percent.
         b.   Commercial camping grounds.
         c.   Forestry.
         d.   Golf courses and golf driving ranges, including par "3", pitch and putt, and miniature golf courses.
         e.   Livestock.
         f.   Outdoor rifle or trap or skeet-shooting ranges, and associated buildings and structures (private, non-commercial.
         g.   Parks and playgrounds.
         h.   Preserves and reservations.
         i.   Other similar uses providing public (commercial) or private facilities for fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, horseback riding, picnicking, baseball, football, and tennis, etc.
         j.   Single-family dwellings on lots not less than 40,000 square feet in area.
   (c)   Lot Area Requirements. The zoning lot for each structure designed or used for residential occupancy shall be not less than 150 feet wide at the front setback line and shall contain not less than 40,000 square feet; all other zoning lots shall be not less than 200 feet wide at the building setback line and shall contain not less than three (3) acres in area.
   (d)   Yard Requirements. No building or structure in the A2 District shall be located less than 50 feet from any property line.
   (e)   Building Bulk Limitations. No building or structure in the A2 District shall exceed two and one-half (2-½) stories or 35 feet in height.
   (f)   Signs. The total surface area of all signs on any zoning lot shall not exceed 20 square feet. No such sign shall ne located less than 25 feet from any property line.
   (g)   Off-Street Parking Requirements. Off-street parking facilities shall be provided in accordance with Section 1145.01 et seq.
   (h)   Off-Street Loading Requirements. Off-street loading facilities shall be provided in accordance with Section 1145.03 et seq.
   (i)   Reclamation of Floodplain Land. Nothing herein shall be so construed as to prohibit the lawful rehabilitation or reclamation of any land located within the Conservation/Recreation District; provided, however, that any filling, draining, construction of leves, or other improvements intended to eliminate or reduce the danger of flood or erosion shall be subject to review by the Planning Commission and authorization by the Legislative Body. Authorization by the Legislative Body shall be contingent upon a favorable report and recommendation from the Planning Commission and the appropriate regulatory officials of the State and Federal governments.
   (j)   Floodplain - Special Regulations. Specific areas within various zoning districts shall be designated as floodplain areas. The specific intent of these designations is to facilitate the proper use of lands prone to flood hazards. All applicable district regulations shall apply to those designated areas except as modified by those requirements specifically enumerated in the Resolution of Compliance of the Flood Insurance Program Regulations (Floodplain Zoning Ordinance).