1109.02 EXPLANATION OF THE TABLE OF PERMITTED USES.

   This section provides an explanation of all the symbols and information contained within Table 1109-1, which identifies where and how uses are principally permitted within the City of Wooster, Ohio.

   (a)   Permitted Uses.

      (1)   A "P" in a cell indicates that a use type is allowed by-right in the respective zoning district. Permitted uses are subject to all other applicable standards of this code.

      (2)   Permitted uses are approved administratively by the Zoning Administrator through the zoning certificate procedure unless subject to a development plan review (See Section 1105.07.) or additional reviews (e.g., certificate of appropriateness, variance, etc.).

      (3)   Any use-specific standards established for the applicable use in the last column of Table 1109-1 shall not apply to "P" permitted uses.

   (b)   Permitted Uses with Standards.

      (1)   A "PS" in a cell indicates that a use type is allowed by-right in the respective zoning district if it meets the additional standards as identified in the last column of Table 1109-1. Permitted uses with standards are subject to all other standards of this code.

      (2)   Uses permitted with standards are approved administratively by the Zoning Administrator through the zoning certificate procedure unless subject to a development plan review (See Section 1105.07.) or additional reviews (e.g., certificate of appropriateness, variance, etc.).

   (c)   Conditional Uses.

      (1)   A "C" in a cell indicates that a use may be permitted if approved by the Planning Commission through the conditional use review procedure (See Section 1105.04). Conditional uses may be subject to use-specific standards as identified in the last column of Table 1109-1. Conditional uses are subject to all other applicable standards of this code.

      (2)   The existence or lack of additional use-specific standards in this code shall not be implied to be the only standards the use is required to meet. Any conditional use listed in the table shall be subject to the general review standards for all conditional uses established in Section 1105.04(e).

   (d)   Prohibited Uses.

      (1)   A "X" in a cell or a blank cell indicates that a use is prohibited in the respective zoning district.

      (2)   Any use not specifically listed as permitted, permitted with standards, or permitted as a conditional use shall be a prohibited use in these zoning districts and shall only be permitted upon amendment of this code and/or the zoning map as provided in Section 1105.03, or upon a finding by the Zoning Administrator that a use is substantially similar to a specified permitted, permitted with standards, or permitted as a conditional use, as provided for in Section 1109.02(f), below.

   (e)   Use-Specific Standards. The numbers contained in the "Use-Specific Standards" column are references to additional standards and requirements that apply to the use type listed. Standards referenced in the "Use-Specific Standards" column apply in all zoning districts for uses that are permitted with standards or require a conditional use approval, unless otherwise expressly stated.

   (f)   Use Determination and Unlisted Uses.

      (1)   The Zoning Administrator shall make the determination if a proposed use is permitted, permitted with standards, a conditional use, or a prohibited use under the provisions of this chapter. In making the decision, the Zoning Administrator may consider the scale and operational activities of the proposed use or activity to determine its classification. For example, a small-scale retail oriented dry cleaning or laundry service may be classified as a "service commercial use", whereas, a large-scale or wholesale dry-cleaning or laundry operation, with no direct public service, may be classified as "manufacturing and production (indoors)."

      (2)   The Zoning Administrator may determine that a proposed use is substantially similar to a use that is permitted, permitted with standards, a conditional use, or a prohibited use established in Table 1109-1 based on the proposed use activities, character of the business, similarity to existing uses within the City, or information on the use as may be available from third-party land use resources such as documentation from the American Planning Association, Urban Land Institute, or similar organizations. If the Zoning Administrator finds that the proposed use is substantially similar to a use established in Table 1109-1, the application shall be processed in the same manner as the similar use.

      (3)   In finding that a proposed use is similar to a use established in Table 1109-1, the Zoning Administrator shall make a note of the similar use in the approved application form.

      (4)   If the Zoning Administrator makes the determination that a use is prohibited, the application shall be processed and considered denied.

      (5)   If the applicant disagrees with the Zoning Administrator's determination regarding the proposed use, the applicant may choose to take one of the following actions:

         A.   The applicant may appeal the determination of the Zoning Administrator to the BZA pursuant to Section 1105.13: Appeals; or

         B.   The applicant may present their case to the Planning Commission and/or City Council to request that the City initiate a text amendment to address the proposed use and any applicable standards.

            (Ord. 2021-10. Passed 2-16-21.)

TABLE 1109-1: PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES P = Permitted PS = Permitted with Standards C = Conditional Use X = Prohibited

Use Type

R-1

R-2

R-T

R-3

R-4

R-5

C-1

C-2

C-3

C-4

I-1

I-2

I-3

AG

CF[1]

Use-Specific Standards

Agricultural Uses

Agriculture (Raising of Crops)

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

Agriculture (Livestock)

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

PS

X

1109.03(b)(1)

Community Gardens

PS

PS

PS

PS

PS

PS

PS

PS

PS

PS

PS

PS

PS

PS

PS

1109.03(b)(2)

Greenhouses and Nurseries

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

P

P

X

C

X

Residential Uses

Cluster Residential Development

PS

PS

X

X

X

PS

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

1109.03(c)(1)

Convent, Monastery, or Other Housing for Places of Worship

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

C

Dormitories

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

C

Dwellings, Multi-Family

X

X

X

X

P

P

X

C

C

C

X

X

X

X

X

1109.03(c)(2)

Dwellings, Single-Family Attached

X

X

C

P

P

X

X

X

X

C

X

X

X

X

X

1109.03(c)(3)

Dwellings, Single-Family Detached

P

P

P

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Dwellings, Two-Family

X

C

X

P

P

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

1109.03(c)(4)

Dwellings, Two-Family Conversion from a Single-Family Dwelling

X

X

X

PS

PS

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

1109.03(c)(5)

Fraternities and Sororities

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

C

Group Homes or Residential Facilities

See Section 1109.03(c)(6)

X

X

X

X

X

1109.03(c)(6)

Manufactured Home

X

X

X

X

X

P

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Mobile Home

X

X

X

X

X

P

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Skilled Nursing or Personal Care Facilities

X

X

X

C

C

X

C

C

PS

X

X

X

X

X

C

1109.03(c)(7)

Transitional Housing

X

X

X

C

C

X

X

X

C

X

X

X

X

X

X

1109.03(c)(8)

 

 

TABLE 1109-1: PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES P = Permitted PS = Permitted with Standards C = Conditional Use X = Prohibited

Use Type

R-1

R-2

R-T

R-3

R-4

R-5

C-1

C-2

C-3

C-4

I-1

I-2

I-3

AG

CF[1]

Use-Specific Standards

Commercial and Office Uses

Adult Uses

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

C

X

X

X

1109.03(d)(1)

Agriculture/Farm Supplies and Sales

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

P

X

X

X

Animal Day Care/Animal Grooming

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

P

P

P

X

X

X

X

X

Assembly Halls, Membership Clubs, and Conference Centers

X

X

X

X

X

X

C

PS

PS

C

X

X

X

X

X

1109.03(d)(2)

Automated Teller Machine (Stand- Alone)

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

C

C

X

X

X

X

X

X

1109.03(d)(3)

Automotive Fuel Sales

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

C

P

C

C

P

X

X

X

1109.03(d)(4)

Automotive Repair (Heavy)

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

C

X

PS

PS

PS

X

X

1109.03(d)(5)

Automotive Sales and Leasing

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

C

X

X

C

X

X

X

1109.03(d)(6)

Automotive Service Station and Parts Sales

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

C

PS

C

PS

PS

PS

X

X

1109.03(d)(4)

Bars and Taverns

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

P

P

P

C

X

C

X

X

Bed and Breakfast Establishments

X

C

C

X

X

X

C

C

X

C

X

X

X

X

X

1109.03(d)(7)

Business and Professional Offices

X

X

X

X

X

X

P

P

P

P

P

X

P

X

X

Business Service Establishments

X

X

X

X

X

X

C

P

P

P

P

P

P

X

X

Campgrounds

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

C

X

X

X

Financial Institutions

X

X

X

X

X

X

C

P

P

P

X

X

X

X

X

1109.03(d)(8)

Funeral Homes and Mortuaries

X

X

X

X

X

X

P

P

P

P

X

X

X

X

X

Hotels or Motels

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

P

P

P

X

X

X

X

X

Kennels/Animal Boarding

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

PS

X

C

C

X

C

X

1109.03(d)(9)

 

 

TABLE 1109-1: PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES P = Permitted PS = Permitted with Standards C = Conditional Use X = Prohibited

Use Type

R-1

R-2

R-T

R-3

R-4

R-5

C-1

C-2

C-3

C-4

I-1

I-2

I-3

AG

CF[1]

Use-Specific Standards

Live/Work Units

X

X

X

X

X

X

C

PS

PS

PS

X

X

X

X

X

1109.03(d)(10)

Medical or Dental Clinics/Offices and 24-Hour Urgent Care

X

X

X

X

X

X

P

P

P

P

X

X

X

X

X

Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

C

X

X

X

X

X

X

Microbrewery, Microdistillery or Microwinery

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

P

P

X

X

X

X

X

Mixed Use Building (with Residential Uses)

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

P

P

P

X

X

X

X

X

Mobile Home, Commercial Truck, and Recreational Vehicle Sales, Leasing, Service or Storage

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

C

X

X

X

Parking Garages

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

C

X

X

X

X

C

1109.03(d)(11)

Parking Lots (Principal Use)

X

X

X

X

X

X

C

C

X

C

X

C

X

X

C

1109.03(d)(11)

Personal Service Establishments

X

X

X

X

X

X

C

P

P

P

X

X

X

X

X

Recreation Facilities

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

C

X

C

C

X

X

C

1109.03(d)(12)

Restaurants

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

P

P

P

X

X

X

X

X

Retail Commercial Uses

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

PS

P

P

X

X

X

X

X

1109.03(d)(13)

Service Commercial Uses

X

X

X

X

X

X

C

P

P

P

X

X

X

X

X

Theaters

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

PS

C

X

X

X

X

C

1109.03(d)(12)

Vehicle Washing Establishment

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

PS

X

C

X

X

X

X

Veterinarian Offices/Animal Hospital

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

P

X

P

P

X

C

C

 

 

TABLE 1109-1: PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES P = Permitted PS = Permitted with Standards C = Conditional Use X = Prohibited

Use Type

R-1

R-2

R-T

R-3

R-4

R-5

C-1

C-2

C-3

C-4

I-1

I-2

I-3

AG

CF[1]

Use-Specific Standards

Industrial Uses

Bulk Storage of Liquids or Grain

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

P

X

X

X

Contractor Offices

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

P

P

P

X

X

Crematorium

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

PS

X

X

X

1109.03(e)(1)

Data Center

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

P

P

X

X

X

1109.03(e)(2)

Machinery and Heavy Equipment Sales, Leasing and Storage

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

C

X

X

X

Manufacturing and Production (Heavy or Outdoors)

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

C

X

X

X

Manufacturing and Production (Indoors)

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

P

P

P

X

X

Medical Marijuana Testing and Processing

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

C

P

X

X

X

Outdoor Storage and Bulk Sales

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

C

X

X

X

1109.03(e)(2)

Printing and Publishing

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

P

P

P

X

X

Radio and Television Stations

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

P

X

X

X

Recycling Collection/Processing Facilities

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

C

X

X

X

1109.03(e)(3)

Research and Development Facilities

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

P

P

P

X

X

Self-Storage Facilities

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

C

C

X

X

X

1109.03(e)(4)

Soil and Mineral Extraction Activities

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

C

X

X

X

1109.03(e)(5)

Warehouses

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

P

P

P

X

X

Wholesale Sales and Distribution Centers (Indoors)

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

P

P

P

X

X

Wholesale Sales and Distribution Centers (Outdoors)

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

P

X

X

X

 

 

TABLE 1109-1: PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES P = Permitted PS = Permitted with Standards C = Conditional Use X = Prohibited

Use Type

R-1

R-2

R-T

R-3

R-4

R-5

C-1

C-2

C-3

C-4

I-1

I-2

I-3

AG

CF[1]

Use-Specific Standards

Public and Institutional Uses

Active Recreational Uses

C

C

C

P

P

P

P

P

P

C

P

P

P

C

C

1109.03(f)(1)

Cemeteries

C

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

C

PS

1109.03(f)(2)

Colleges and Higher Educational Institutions

X

X

X

X

X

X

C

C

C

C

PS

X

PS

X

C

1109.03(f)(3)

Community Recreation Facility

C

C

X

C

C

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

1109.03(f)(4)

Cultural Facilities and Structures

C

C

C

C

C

X

C

PS

PS

C

X

X

X

C

PS

1109.03(f)(5)

Educational Institutions (K-12)

C

C

C

C

C

X

C

P

P

P

X

X

X

C

C

1109.03(f)(6)

Essential Services

Exempt per Section 1101.05(b)

Government Facilities

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

P

C

P

P

P

C

P

1109.03(f)(7)

Government Offices

C

C

C

C

C

C

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

C

P

1109.03(f)(7)

Hospitals

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

C

C

X

C

X

X

X

C

1109.03(f)(8)

Nursery Schools or Day Care Centers (Children or Adults)

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

P

P

C

X

X

X

X

C

Passive Parks, Open Space, and Natural Areas

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

Places of Worship

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

PS

PS

PS

PS

X

PS

C

PS

1109.03(f)(5)

Utility Facilities and Buildings

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

P

C

P

P

P

C

P

1109.03(f)(7)

Wireless Telecommunication Facilities

See Section 1109.03(f)(10)

NOTE: [1] In the CF District, if the proposed site of a use is a minimum of 300 feet from any adjacent residentially zoned lot, a conditionally permitted use shall become a permitted use (P), or where use-specific standards exist, the use shall become permitted with standards (PS).

 

(Ord. 2018-009. Passed 5-7-18; Ord. 2022-34. Passed 12-5-22; Ord. 2023-02. Passed 2-6-23.)