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Codified Ordinances of Worthington, OH
CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WORTHINGTON OHIO
CERTIFICATION
ROSTER OF OFFICIALS
ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 83-90
EDITOR'S NOTE
COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE
CITY CHARTER
PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE
PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE
PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
TITLE ONE - Subdivision Platting Regulations
TITLE THREE - Zoning Ordinance Administration
CHAPTER 1121 Purpose, Interpretation and Compliance
CHAPTER 1123 Definitions
1123.01 DEFINITIONS GENERALLY.
1123.02 ACCESSORY USE OR STRUCTURE.
1123.03 AGRICULTURE.
1123.04 ANCILLARY RETAIL/SERVICE AND ANCILLARY ON-PREMISE DINING/WAITING AREA.
1123.05 ANIMAL HOSPITAL.
1123.051 ANIMAL RAISING AND CARE, SPECIALIZED.
1123.052 ARTS AND CRAFTS.
1123.06 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES AND SALES.
1123.07 BASEMENT.
1123.08 BILLBOARD.
1123.085 BED AND BREAKFAST.
1123.09 BOARD OF APPEALS.
1123.10 BOARDING HOUSE.
1123.105 BREWERIES, DISTILLERIES AND WINERIES.
1123.11 BUILDING.
1123.12 BUILDING INSPECTOR.
1123.13 BUILDING SETBACK LINE.
1123.14 BUSINESS.
1123.15 BUSINESS SERVICES.
1123.16 CARPORT.
1123.17 CELLAR.
1123.18 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE.
1123.19 CHILD DAY CARE CENTER, NURSERY SCHOOL AND PRESCHOOL.
1123.191 CO-LOCATED CHILD DAY CARE CENTER, NURSERY SCHOOL AND PRESCHOOL.
1123.20 CLINIC.
1123.21 CLUB.
1123.22 COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS.
1123.23 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
1123.24 CONDITIONAL USE.
1123.25 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT.
1123.26 COUNCIL.
1123.27 PLANNING COMMISSION.
1123.28 DISTRICTS AND ZONING DISTRICTS.
1123.29 DRIVE-IN COMMERCIAL USES.
1123.30 DWELLINGS.
1123.31 ENTERTAINMENT FACILITY.
1123.311 ADULT ENTERTAINMENT FACILITY.
1123.32 ESSENTIAL SERVICES.
1123.33 EXCEPTION.
1123.34 FAMILY.
1123.35 FOOD PROCESSING.
1123.36 FRONTAGE.
1123.37 GARAGE, PRIVATE AND PUBLIC.
1123.38 GASOLINE SERVICE STATION.
1123.39 HIGHWAY, MAJOR.
1123.40 HOME OCCUPATION.
1123.41 HOTEL.
1123.42 INDUSTRIAL. (See also Section 1141.05)
1123.43 JUNK STORAGE AND SALES-SALVAGE OPERATION.
1123.431 LABORATORIES, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, AND CLINICAL TESTING FACILITIES.
1123.44 LAW DIRECTOR.
1123.45 LIGHT MANUFACTURING AND ASSEMBLY.
1123.46 LOADING SPACE.
1123.47 LODGING HOUSE.
1123.48 LOT. (See also Section 1101.01(c)).
1123.49 MANUFACTURING.
1123.491 MARIJUANA.
1123.492 MARIJUANA DISPENSARY.
1123.50 MINERAL EXTRACTION, STORAGE AND PROCESSING.
1123.51 MOBILE HOMES - TRAILERS.
1123.52 MOTOR COURT OR MOTEL.
1123.521 NEIGHBORHOOD BAKERY.
1123.53 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL.
1123.54 NONCONFORMING USE.
1123.541 NURSING HOME.
1123.542 OFFICE USES.
1123.55 OFF-STREET PARKING SPACE.
1123.56 PERSONAL SERVICES.
1123.57 PLANT PRODUCTION.
1123.58 PUBLIC SERVICE FACILITY.
1123.59 PUBLIC USES.
1123.60 RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.
1123.61 REFUSE DISPOSAL FACILITY.
1123.62 RESTAURANT/IN-PLANT FEEDING FACILITIES.
1123.621 RESTAURANT/SPECIALTY GOODS.
1123.63 SEMIPUBLIC USES.
1123.64 SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM.
1123.641 SENIOR CITIZEN DEVELOPMENT.
1123.642 SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES.
1123.65 SIGNS.
1123.66 SIGN PERMIT.
1123.67 SOCIAL ACTIVITIES.
1123.68 STORY.
1123.69 RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE.
1123.70 STRUCTURE
1123.71 STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS.
1123.72 TEMPORARY USE PERMIT.
1123.73 TOURIST HOME.
1123.74 TRAILER.
1123.75 UNIT STORAGE FACILITY.
1123.76 VARIANCE.
1123.761 VETERINARY CARE CENTER.
1123.762 DOG AND CAT DAY CARE CENTER.
1123.765 VETERANS MEMORIAL.
1123.77 VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTION.
1123.78 YARDS, FRONT, REAR AND SIDE.
1123.79 ZONING DISTRICT MAP.
1123.80 ZONING ORDINANCE.
CHAPTER 1125 Enforcement, Violations and Penalty
CHAPTER 1127 Municipal Planning Commission
CHAPTER 1129 Board of Zoning Appeals
TITLE FIVE - Zoning Use District Regulations
TITLE SEVEN - Zoning General Provisions
PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE
PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
PART SEVENTEEN - TAXATION CODE
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   1123.47 LODGING HOUSE.
   “Lodging house” means a building other than a hotel where lodging for two or more persons is provided for compensation pursuant to previous arrangement and not to anyone who may apply. (Ord. 22-87. Passed 5-11-87.)
 
   1123.48 LOT. (See also Section 1101.01(c)).
   (a)   “Lot” means a portion of a subdivision or other parcel of land intended as a unit for transfer of ownership or for building development.
 
   (b)   “Percentage of lot coverage” means the ratio of enclosed ground floor area of all buildings to the horizontally projected area of the lot, expressed as a percentage, exclusive of public rights of way.
 
   (c)   "Lot occupancy" means that in all R-16 and R-10 Districts, not more than one dwelling may be erected on each recorded lot or parcel of land. In all R-6.5 Districts, more than one two-family dwelling may be erected on each recorded lot or parcel of land provided the owner or developer has complied with the provisions of Section 1173.01. In all other zoning districts, no more than one building may be erected on each recorded lot or parcel unless all buildings conform to all other applicable provisions of this Zoning Ordinance.
 
   (d)   "Lot of record" means any lot which, individually or as a part of a subdivision, has been recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of the County.
 
   (e)   "Minimum area of lot" means the area of a lot computed exclusive of any portion of the right of way of any public thoroughfare.
 
   (f)   "Lot width" means the width of a lot at the building setback line measured at right angles to its depth.
(Ord. 22-87. Passed 5-11-87.)
 
   1123.49 MANUFACTURING.
   (See Industrial: Section 1123.42.) (Ord. 22-87. Passed 5-11-87.)
 
   1123.491 MARIJUANA.
   “Marijuana” means marihuana, as defined in Ohio Revised Code §3719.01.
(Ord. 26-2024. Passed 7-15-24.)
   1123.492 MARIJUANA DISPENSARY.
   “Marijuana Dispensary” means a Dispensary as defined in Ohio Revised Code §3780.01, or an Adult Use Dispensary, as defined in Ohio Revised Code §3780.01.
(Ord. 26-2024. Passed 7-15-24.)
 
   1123.50 MINERAL EXTRACTION, STORAGE AND PROCESSING.
   "Mineral extraction, storage and processing" means any mining, quarrying or processing of limestone, sand and gravel, oil, gas or other mineral resources.
(Ord. 22-87. Passed 5-11-87.)
 
   1123.51 MOBILE HOMES - TRAILERS.
   "Mobile homes - trailers" means any vehicle or similar portable structure so designed or constructed as to permit occupancy for dwelling or sleeping purposes.
(Ord. 22-87. Passed 5-11-87.)
 
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