CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF WILLOWICK


PART ELEVEN   PLANNING AND ZONING CODE


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TITLE ONE   Zoning Code

Chap. 1131. Administration, Enforcement and Penalty.

Chap. 1133. Definitions.

Chap. 1135. Districts and Uses Generally; Zone Map.

Chap. 1137. Ul Single Family House District.

Chap. 1139. U2 Two Family House District.

Chap. 1141. U2A Expressway Residence District.

Chap. 1143. U2B Erieside Apartment District.

Chap. 1145. U2C Vine Eastlake Apartment District.

Chap. 1147. U2D Lakefront Apartment District.

Chap. 1149. U3 Apartment House District.

Chap. 1151. U3A Shopping Center District.

Chap. 1153. U3B Small Coordinated Group Retail Store District.

Chap. 1154. Class U3C Small Coordinated Group Office   Commercial

District Boundaries.

Chap. 1155. U4 Local Retail Store District.

Chap. 1157. US Commercial District.

Chap. 1159. U8A Light Industry District.

Chap. 1161. Exceptions and Nonconforming Uses.

Chap. 1163. Height, Area and Yard Requirements; Parking and Loading.

Chap. 1165. Fences.

Chap. 1167. Air Conditioning Units.

Chap. 1169. Deposits and Fees.

Chap. 1171. Accessory Buildings.

Chap. 1173. Underground Electric and Telephone Lines.

Chap. 1177. Plat Acceptance.

Chap. 1179. Storm Water Management.

Chap. 1181. Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.












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CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF WILLOWICK


PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE


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TITLE ONE - Zoning Code

Chap. 1131. Administration; Enforcement and Penalty.

Chap. 1133. Definitions.

Chap. 1135. Districts and Uses Generally; Zone Map.

Chap. 1137. U1 Single-Family House District.

Chap. 1139. U2 Two-Family House District.

Chap. 1141. U2A Expressway Residence District.

Chap. 1143. U2B Erieside Apartment District.

Chap. 1145. U2C Vine Eastlake Apartment District.

Chap. 1147. U2D Lakefront Apartment District.

Chap. 1149. U3 Apartment House District.

Chap. 1151. U3A Shopping Center District.

Chap. 1153. U3B Small Coordinated Group Office -

Commercial District Boundaries.

Chap. 1155. U4 Local Retail Store District.

Chap. 1157. U5 Commercial District.

Chap. 1159. U8A Light Industry District.

Chap. 1161. Exceptions and Nonconforming Uses.

Chap. 1163. Height, Area and Yard Requirements; Parking and Loading.

Chap. 1165. Fences.

Chap. 1167. Air Conditioning Units.

Chap. 1169. Deposits and Fees.

Chap. 1171. Accessory Buildings.

Chap. 1173. Underground Electric and Telephone Lines.

Chap. 1177. Plat Acceptance.

Chap. 1179. Storm Water Management.

Chap. 1181. Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.




CHAPTER 1131

Administration, Enforcement and Penalty


1131.01 Interpretation; purpose.

1131.02 Enforcement.

1131.03 Denial of building permits.

1131.04 Completion and restoration of existing buildings.


1131.05 Amendments.

1131.06 Separability.

1131.99 Penalty.


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CROSS REFERENCES

Charter provisions   see CHTR. Art. VI

Plans for U2A Districts   see P. & Z. 1141.13

Plans and procedure for U2D Districts   see P. & Z. Ch. 1147

Building Inspector   see BLDG. Ch. 1331




1131.01 INTERPRETATION; PURPOSE.

In interpreting and applying the provisions of this Zoning Code, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare. The lot or yard areas required by this Zoning Code for a particular building shaft not be diminished and shall not be included as a part of the required lot or yard areas of any other buildings. The lot or yard areas of buildings existing at the time of passage of this Zoning Code shall not be diminished below the requirement herein provided for buildings hereafter erected and such required areas shall not be included as a part of the required areas of any building hereafter erected. This Zoning Code does not repeal, abrogate, annul or in any way impair or interfere with any existing provisions of law or ordinances or any rules or regulations previously adopted or issued or which shall be adopted or issued pursuant to law relating to the use of buildings or premises; nor shall this Zoning Code interfere with or abrogate or annul any easements, covenants or other agreements between parties; however, where this Zoning Code imposes a greater restriction upon the use of buildings or premises or upon the height of buildings or requires larger yards than are imposed or required by such existing provisions of law or ordinance or by such rules, regulations or by such easements, covenants or agreements, the provisions of this Zoning Code shall control.

(Ord. 4. Passed 4 7 24; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1131.02 ENFORCEMENT.

(EDITOR'S NOTE: For provisions regarding enforcement of the Zoning Code, see Section 167.02 of these Codified Ordinances.)


1131.03 DENIAL OF BUILDING PERMITS.

No permit shall be issued under authority of the Building Code while any ordinance or other measure is pending before Council or the Planning Commission, under which ordinance or measure, if adopted, any work, use, construction, alteration, installation or repair covered by such permit would be prohibited. However, no permit shall be withheld for a total period of more than ninety days after application therefor by reasons of the pendency of any one or more of such ordinances or measures.

(Ord. 668. Passed 12 18 50; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)







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1131.04 COMPLETION AND RESTORATION OF EXISTING BUILDINGS.

Nothing contained in this Zoning Code shall require any change in the plans, construction or designated use of a building for which a building permit has been heretofore issued and the construction of which has been diligently prosecuted within thirty days of the date of such permit, and the ground story framework of which, including the second tier of beams, has been completed within six months of the date of such permits, and which entire building shall be completed according to such plans, as filed, within two years from the date of the passage of this Zoning Code. Nothing in this Zoning

Code shall prevent the restoration of a building wholly or partly destroyed by fire, explosion, act of God or act of the public enemy, subsequent to the passage of this Zoning Code or prevent a change of such existing use under the limitations provided in Section 1163.02. Nothing in this Zoning Code shall prevent the restoration of a wall declared unsafe by the Building Inspector.

(Ord. 4. Passed 4 7 24; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1131.05 AMENDMENTS.

Council may, by ordinance, from time to time on its own motion, or on petition amend the regulations and districts established in this Zoning Code. Every such proposed amendment shall, after it has been introduced, be referred by Council to the Planning Commission for report. The Commission shall conduct a public hearing on such proposed amendment and notice of such hearing shall be published in a newspaper having a general circulation in the City at least ten days prior to the date of such hearing. The Commission may approve or suggest changes in the proposed amendment and shall submit its report to Council. Any such amendment that has failed to receive the approval of the Commission shall not be passed by Council except by a three fourths vote. After the report of the Commission has been submitted to the Clerk of Council, the Clerk shall set a date for a public hearing before Council on the proposed amendment and shall cause public notice of such hearing to be published in a newspaper having a general circulation in the City, such notice to be published for one time and at least thirty days prior to the date of such hearing. Where the proposed amendment effects a change in the use districts set forth in this Zoning Code, written notice of the hearing before Council, but not notice of the hearing before the Commission shall be mailed by the Clerk, by certified mail, at least twenty days before the date of the public hearing, to the owners of property within and contiguous to the area which is the subject of the proposed change in use district, such notices to be sent to the addresses of such owners appearing on the current tax roll, list or duplicate of the County or to the address of the property. The failure of delivery of such notice shall not invalidate any such amendment. The hearings before the Commission and Council on proposed amendments may be continued from time to time without further notice. Amendments proposed by the Commission under authority conferred by the City Charter on that body shall be subject to the same procedure, except that such amendments need not be introduced in Council before the hearing of the Commission. If a protest






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against such amendment is presented duly signed and acknowledged by the owners of twenty percent of the land within such area proposed to be altered, such amendment shall not be passed except by a three fourths vote of Council. If such amendment will transfer an area to a less restrictive use, height or area district and a protest is presented duly signed and acknowledged by the owners of twenty percent of the land adjacent to and within 200 feet from such area proposed to be transferred and within a more restricted use, height or area district than the district in which such area is proposed to be

transferred, such amendment shall not be passed except by a three fourths vote of Council. If any area is hereafter transferred to another district by a change in the district boundaries by amendment as provided in this section, the provisions of this Zoning Code with regard to buildings or premises existing at the time of the passage of this Zoning Code shall apply to buildings or premises existing in such transferred area at the time of the passage of such amendment.

(Ord. 58 76. Passed 3 18 59; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1131.06 SEPARABILITY.

The sections, subsections, districts and building lines forming part of or established by this Zoning Code and the several parts, provisions and regulations thereof are hereby declared to be independent sections, subsections, districts, building lines, parts, provisions and regulations, and the holding of any such section, subsection, district, building line, part, provision or regulation thereof to be unconstitutional, void or ineffective for any cause shall not affect nor render invalid any other such section, subsection, district, building line, part, provision or regulation thereof.

(Ord. 4. Passed 4 7 24; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1131.99 PENALTY.

Unless otherwise provided in this Zoning Code, the owner or owners of any building or premises or part thereof, where anything in violation of this Zoning Code is placed or exists, and any architect, builder or contractor who may be employed to assist in the commission of any such violation, and all persons or corporations who violate any of the provisions of this Zoning Code or fail to comply therewith, or any requirements thereof, or who build in violation of any detailed statement of plans submitted and approved thereunder, shall, for each and every violation or noncompliance, be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00). A separate offense shall be deemed committed each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.

(Ord. 4. Passed 4 7 24; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)











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CHAPTER 1133

Definitions


1133.01 Generally.

1133.02 Accessory or building use.

1133.03 Apartment.

1133.04 Apartment house.

1133.05 Double house.

1133.06 Dwelling.

1133.07 Family.

1133.08 Grade.


1133.09 Height of a building.

1133.10 Lot.

1133.11 Nonconforming use.

1133.12 Public notice.

1133.13 Row housing.

1133.14 Shopping center.

1133.15 Street line.

1133.16 Yard.

CROSS REFERENCES

Fence definitions - see P. & Z. 1165.01

Air conditioning unit defined - see P. & Z. 1167.01

Multiple dwelling defined for licensing - see BLDG. 1333.01




1133.01 GENERALLY.

As used in this Zoning Code, words, terms and phrases shall have the meanings given them in this chapter. Words used in the present tense include the future; the singular number includes the plural and the plural the singular; the word "lot" includes the word "plot" and the word "building" includes the word "structure".

(Ord. 66-18. Passed 7-21-66; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1133.02 ACCESSORY USE OR BUILDING.

An "accessory use or building" is a use or building customarily incident to and located on the same lot with another use or building.

(Ord. 66-18. Passed 7-21-66; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1133.03 APARTMENT.

An "apartment" is a room or suite of rooms in an apartment house which room or suite is arranged, intended or designed to be occupied as the residence of a single family, individual or group of individuals.

(Ord. 66-18. Passed 7-21-66; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1133.04 APARTMENT HOUSE.

An "apartment house" is a building arranged, intended or designed to be occupied by three or more families living independently of each other and doing their own cooking upon the premises or by three or more individuals or groups of individuals living independently but having a common heating system and a general dining room.

(Ord. 66-18. Passed 7-21-66; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)




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1133.05 DOUBLE HOUSE.

A "double house" is a two single family dwelling with a party wall between, each dwelling having an area of not less than 1,000 square feet, exclusive of a basement, utility room or attached garage.

(Ord. 92 26. Passed 6 16 92; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1133.06 DWELLING.

(a) A "dwelling" is a building arranged, intended or designed to be occupied by not more than two families living independently of each other and doing their own cooking upon the premises.

(b) A "single family dwelling" is a detached dwelling arranged, intended or designed to be occupied by a single family and having an area of not less than 7,200 cubic feet, exclusive of a basement or utility roam.

(c) A "two family dwelling" is a detached dwelling arranged, intended or designed to be occupied by two families, one of which has its principal living rooms on the first floor and the other of which has its principal living rooms on the second floor, each having an area of not less than 1,000 square feet, exclusive of a basement, utility room or attached garage.

(Ord. 92 26. Passed 6 16 92; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1133.07 FAMILY.

A "family" is any number of individuals living and cooking together on the premises of a single housekeeping unit.

(Ord. 66 18. Passed 7 21 66; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1133.08 GRADE.

(a) The "established grade" is the elevation of the street curb as fixed by the City.

(b) The "natural grade" is the elevation of the undisturbed natural surface of the ground adjoining the building.

(Ord. 66 18. Passed 7 21 66; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1133.09 HEIGHT OF A BUILDING.

The "height of a building" is the vertical distance measured at the center line of its principal front from the established grade or from the natural grade, if higher than the established grade, to the level of the highest point in the coping of flat roofs or to the deck line of a mansard roof or the mean height of the highest gable of a pitched roof or to half the height of a hipped roof. Where no roof beams exist or there are structures wholly or partly above the roof the height shall be measured to the level of the highest point of the building.

(Ord. 66 18. Passed 7 21 66; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)







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1133.10 LOT.

A "lot" is a parcel of land occupied by one building and the accessory buildings or uses customarily incident to its including such open spaces as are required by this Zoning Code and such open spaces as are arranged and designed to be used in connection with such building.

(Ord. 66 18. Passed 7 21 66; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1133.11 NONCONFORMING USE.

A "nonconforming use" is one that does not comply with the regulations of the use district in which it is situated.

(Ord. 66 18. Passed 7 21 66; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1133.12 PUBLIC NOTICE.

"Public notice" of a hearing of proceeding means ten days notice of the time and place thereof printed in a newspaper of general circulation in the City.

(Ord. 66 18. Passed 7 21 66; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1133.13 ROW HOUSING.

"Row housing" is a series of attached dwellings in the form of a terrace or row, having separate entranceways for the individual living units.

(Ord. 66 28. Passed 9 7 66; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1133.14 SHOPPING CENTER.

A "shopping center" is a coordinated retail business development consisting of a concentrated grouping of buildings architecturally similar in design planned as a unit and constructed in accordance with such plan, providing for parking of motor vehicles of the employees, patrons, licensees, clients, guests, tenants or other occupants or users of the businesses, services or other uses of the development.

(Ord. 66 18. Passed 7 21 66; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1133.15 STREET LINE.

The "street line" is the dividing line between the street and the lot.

(Ord. 66 18. Passed 7 21 66; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1133.16 YARD.

(a) A "front yard" is an open unoccupied space on the same lot with a building between the front line of the building and the front line of the lot.

(b) A "rear yard" is an open unoccupied space on the same lot with a building between the rear line of the building and the rear line of the lot.

(c) A "side yard" is an open unoccupied space on the same lot with a building situated between the building and the line of the lot and extending through from the street or from the front yard to the rear yard or to the rear line of the lot. Any lot line not a rear line or a front line shall be deemed a sideline.




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(d) The "least dimension of a yard" is the least of the horizontal dimensions of such yard. If two opposite sides of a yard are not parallel, the horizontal dimensions between them shall be deemed to be the mean distance between them.

(Ord. 66 18. Passed 7 21 66; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)










































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CHAPTER 1135

Districts and Uses Generally; Zone Map


1135.01 Division into districts, boundaries.


1135.02 Classification of uses.

CROSS REFERENCES

Zoning Map changes listed   see PRELIM, TABLE I

U8A uses   see P. & Z. 1159.02




1135.01 DIVISION INTO DISTRICTS, BOUNDARIES.

(a) For the purpose of regulating and restricting the location of trades, industries, apartment houses, two family houses and other uses of property, the number of square feet of lot area per family houses, the width of lots, the location and size of yards and the height of buildings, the City is hereby divided into classes of use districts, termed respectively U1 or Single Family House Districts, U2 or Two Family House Districts, U2A or Expressway Residence Districts, U2B or Erieside Apartment Districts, U2C or Vine Eastlake Apartment Districts, U2D or Lakefront Apartment Districts, U3 or Apartment House Districts, U3A or Shopping Center Districts, U3B or Small Coordinated Group Retail Store Districts, U4 or Local Retail Store Districts, US or Commercial Districts and U8A or Light Industry Districts; and into three classes of height districts, termed respectively H 1, H 2 and H 3; and into three classes of area districts, termed respectively A1, A2 and A3; all as shown on the Zone Map which accompanies this Zoning Code and which is hereby declared to a part hereof. On such map all property in the City is hereby classified in the U1 Use District except the property described in the following subsections:

(Ord. 56 32. Passed 9 5 56; Ord. 57 26. Passed 8 21 57; Ord. 59-115. Passed 4 6 60; Ord. 60 42. Passed 4 5 61; Ord. 63 15. Passed 6 19 63; Ord. 66 28. Passed 9 7 66; Ord. 69 38. Passed 3 2 70; Ord. 70 35. Passed 9 8 70; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


(b) U3A Shopping Center District Boundaries. That portion of Original Lot No. 5, Tract No. 15, and that portion of original Lot No. 1, Tract No. 16 of Willoughby Township described as beginning in the southeasterly line of Lake Shore Boulevard, eighty feet wide, at a point which bears northeasterly 1510 feet from the intersection of such line with the northeasterly line of East 293 Street, sixty feet wide; thence south 57o 59' 50", east 800 feet, thence north 29o 45' east 670 feet to a point which is 845 feet southeasterly measured along a line parallel with the northeasterly line of East 293rd Street, from the southeasterly line of Lake Shore Boulevard as aforesaid; thence north 48o 00' east 820 feet to a point in the southwesterly line of East 305th Street, sixty feet wide; thence north 38o 19' 30" west along the southwesterly line of East 305th Street 480 feet to an angle






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point therein; thence north 13o 19" west along a westerly line of East 305th Street to another angle point therein; thence north 35o 41' west continuing along the westerly line of East 305th Street to its intersection with the southeasterly line of Lake Shore Boulevard as aforesaid; thence southwesterly along the southeasterly line of Lake Shore Boulevard to the place of beginning.

Situated in the City of Willowick, County of Lake and State of Ohio, being known as a part of Original Lot No. 5, of Tract No. 15 in Willoughby Township, now a part of the City of Willowick, and is further bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point in the center line of East 293rd Street at the northwesterly corner of a 3.022 acre parcel of land conveyed to the Willoughby Eastlake City School District Board of Education by deed recorded in Volume 358, Page 437, Lake County Record of Deeds; from which point an iron pipe stake marking an angle in the center line bears S 57o 55' 38" E a distance of 622.73 feet. Thence N 57o 55' 38" W along such center line a distance of 720.12 feet to the center line of Lake Shore Boulevard (eighty feet wide); thence N 36o 33' 05" E along the center line of Lake Shore Boulevard as now traveled and improved a distance of 1447.74 feet to a point of curvature; thence still along such center line of Lake Shore Boulevard by the arc of a circular curve deflecting to the left (such curve having a radius of 968.05 feet, a central angle of 5o 32' 31", and whose chord bears N 33o 46' 50" E a distance of 93.59 feet) a distance of 93.62 feet to a point; thence S 57o 55' 38" E along the westerly line of a 38.443 acre parcel of land conveyed to Shoregate Stores, Inc. by deed recorded in Volume 363, Page 95, Lake County Record of Deeds, a distance of 840 feet to an iron pipe stake set in concrete marking an angle in the westerly line of Shoregate Subdivision No. 1 as recorded in Volume J, Page 54, Lake County Record of Plats; thence S 16o 32' 31" W along the westerly boundary of such Shoregate Subdivision No. 1 a distance of 632.75 feet to a point; thence N 57o 55' 38" W a distance of 332.53 feet to a point; thence S 36o 33' 05" W a distance of 930.09 feet to the place of beginning (at a distance of 900 feet passing through an iron pipe stake set in concrete marking the northeasterly line of East 293rd Street) containing 28.5462 acres of land according to a description prepared by Homer A. Cole, Ohio Registered Surveyor No. 1335.


(c) U4 Local Retail Store District Boundaries. That portion of the property of Harry Thamar lying between the so called Voth property described in the ordinance adopted by the electors at the regular election November 8, 1927, being the ordinance set forth in full in Ordinance No. 572, and Sublot 119 of the Erieside Subdivision, between Vine Street and the westwaxdly projection of the line separating Sublots 33 and 119 in Erieside Subdivision; and Sublots 103, 104, 105, 106, 115, 116, 117 and 118 and 119 in Erieside Subdivision;

All of the sublots bounding and abutting upon the north side of Vine Street between East 315th and East 326th Street;

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All of that triangular portion of land bounded on the northwesterly side by the northeasterly projection of the center line of that portion of Willowick Drive lying south of Vine Street, on the east by the easterly City line and on the south by Vine Street;

All of sublots bounding and abutting upon the south side of Vine Street between Lake Shore Boulevard and the easterly line including Sublot 17 in the Powell Subdivision and Sublots 35, 150 and 276 in the Bayridge Subdivision, together with the following sublots which are adjacent to such sublots on Vine Street or when grouped together form an area adjacent to such sublots on Vine Street; Sublots 64, 65, 88, 89, 98, 101 and 102 in the Vinewood Allotment, Sublots 3, 4, 41, 155, 156, 231, 239, 240 and 241 in the Bayridge Subdivision; provided, however, that none of the sublots which are not bounding or abutting upon Vine Street and neither of Sublots 90 and 102 in the Vinewood Beach Allotment may be used for business purposes except in connection with or as a part of the development of property bounding and abutting upon Vine Street and no business shall be established on any such sublots so that the same fronts on any street other than Vine Street;

Lake Shore Boulevard, south side, Sublots numbered 401 to 407, inclusive, of the V'hitewood Subdivision, and the land fronting on such Boulevard between Sublot 407 and the projection southerly of the easterly line of Sublot 407 and East 291 st Street and extending back from such Boulevard south to the north side of Woodmere Drive and the westerly projection of Woodmere Drive;

Lake Shore Boulevard, north side, the sublots fronting thereon and lying between East 288th Street (Gilchrist Drive) and East 291 st Street;

Situated in the City of Willowick, County of Lake and State of Ohio and known as being Sublots 268, 269, 270, 277, 278, 279, 280 and 281 in the Bayridge Subdivision, as shown by the recorded plat in Volume G, page 67 of Lake County Records of Plats, and in addition thereto including that strip of land included within that portion of the dedicated right of way of East 310th Street which abuts and is adjacent to Sublots 277, 278, 279, 280 and 281, and which strip of land is bounded on the southwest by the center line of East 310th Street, on the northeast by the southwesterly boundary of Sublots 277, 278, 279, 280 and 281, and on the northwest by the northwesterly boundary line, extended, of Sublot 277, and is bounded on the southeast by the southerly boundary line, extended, of Sublot 281.

A triangular parcel of real estate situated at the intersection of and lying between Lake Shore Boulevard and Vine Street in the Village of Willowick, Lake County, Ohio, the legal title to which now (November 8, 1927) stands in the name of Jennie Voth and is described as follows:

Situated in the Township of Willoughby, County of Lake and State of Ohio, and shown as being part of Sublots 2 and 3, Tract 16, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a stone monument at the intersection of the center line of Lake Avenue with the westerly line of land conveyed to E.J. Cody by deed recorded in Volume 33, page 63 of Lake County







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Records, thence north 40o east along the center line of Lake Avenue, 437.74 feet to a point; thence south 38o 53' East, 501.05 feet to a point in the center line of Vine Street; thence north 86o 45' west along the center line of Vine Street, 576.06 feet to a point in the aforesaid E.J. Cody's westerly line; thence north 43o 17' west along such westerly line 30.28 feet to the place of beginning and containing 2.608 acres of land.

(Ord. 56 32. Passed 9 5 58; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


(d) U2A Expressway Residence District Boundaries. Situated on the northerly side of the Lakeland Expressway between East 305th Street and the easterly corporation line and more particularly described as follows:


PARCEL NO. 1


Situated in the City of Willowick, County of Lake and State of Ohio, being a part of Original Lot No. 4 of Tract 15, Willoughby Township, now a part of the City of Willowick, and is bounded and described as follows.

Beginning in the southwesterly corner of Sublot 1 of Bayridge Resubdivision No. 6, thence N 61o 00' 54" E along the southerly line of Sublot 1 a distance of 150 feet to the westerly line of Deborah Drive. Thence S 28o 59' 06" E along the southerly line a distance of about 260 feet to the northerly line of the right of way of S. R. No. 2 as established by the State of Ohio, Department of Highways.

Thence southwesterly along the right of way line a distance of about 151 feet to the westerly line of Bayridge Resubdivision No. 6 extended southeasterly.

Thence N 28o 59' 06" W along such extended line a distance of about 276 feet to the place of beginning containing about 0.92 acres of land according to a description prepared by Homer A. Cole, Ohio Registered Surveyor No. 1335.


(e) U2A Expressway Residence District Boundaries.

(See subsection (m) hereof for rezoning to Class U1 Single Family House District.)


PARCEL NO. 2


Situated in the City of Willowick, County of Lake and State of Ohio, being a part of Original Lot Nos. 2 and 4 of Tract 15, Willoughby Township, now a part of the City of Willowick, and is bounded and described as follows.

Beginning in the southwesterly corner of Sublot 33 of Bayridge Subdivision No. 6, thence N 61o 00' 54" E along the southerly line of such sublot a distance of 150 feet to a point.

Thence S 28o 59' 06" E a distance of 5.35 feet to the southwesterly corner of Sublot 9 of Bayridge Resubdivision No. 6.

Thence S 89o 38' 16" E a distance of 771.25 feet to the westerly line of Bayridge Boulevard.





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Thence southeasterly along the westerly line of Bayridge Boulevard to its intersection with the northerly line of S. R. 2 as established by the State of Ohio, Department of Highways.

Thence southwesterly along such northerly line a distance of about 805 feet to the easterly line of Deborah Drive.

Thence N 29o 09' 56" W along such easterly line a distance of about 657 feet to the place of beginning, containing approximately 8.89 acres of land according to a description prepared by Homer A. Cole, Ohio Registered Surveyor No. 1335.


PARCEL NO. 3


Situated in the City of Willowick, County of Lake and State of Ohio, being a part of Original Lot No. 2 of Tract 15, Willoughby Township, now a part of the City of Willowick, and is bounded and described as follows.

Beginning in the southwesterly corner of Sublot 32 of Bayridge Resubdivision No. 6, thence N 79o 01' 52" E along the southerly line of such sublot a distance of 130.55 feet to a point.

Thence N 0o 21' 44" E a distance of 14.64 feet to a point.

Thence S 89o 38' 16" E a distance of 312.03 feet to the southeasterly corner of Bayridge Resubdivision No. 6.

Thence S 0o 06' 59" W a distance of about 213 feet to the northerly line of 14.53 acre parcel of land conveyed to Gar J. Pierce.

Thence S 89o 58' 07" W along the northerly line a distance of 269.71 feet to a stone monument in the northwesterly corner of such 14.535 acre parcel.

Thence southerly a distance of about 265 feet to the northerly line of S.R. No. 2 as established by the State of Ohio, Department of Highways.

Thence southwesterly along such right of way line a distance of about 100 feet to the easterly line of Bayridge Boulevard.

Thence northwesterly along the easterly line of Bayridge Boulevard a distance of about 510 feet to the place of beginning containing 3.03 acres of land according to a description prepared by Homer A. Cole, Ohio Registered Surveyor No. 1335.


PARCEL NO. 4


Situated in the City of Willowick, County of Lake and State of Ohio, known as being a part of Original Lot No. 2, Tract No. 15 in Willoughby Township, now a part of the City of Willowick and is further bounded and described as follows.

Beginning at a point in the northwesterly corner of a 14.535 acre parcel of land presently belonging to Gar J. Pierce. Thence N 89o 58' 07" E a distance of about 431 feet to a point in the northerly line of S.R. No. 2 as established by the State of Ohio, Department of Highways.

Thence southwesterly along the northerly line a distance of about 507 feet to a point in the westerly line of such 14.535 acre parcel.




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Thence north along the westerly line a distance of about 265 feet to the place of beginning containing approximately 1.31 acres of land according to a description prepared by Homer A. Cole, Ohio Registered Surveyor No. 1335.


PARCEL NO. 5


Situated in the City of Willowick, County of Lake and State of Ohio, being a part of Original Lot No. 2, Tract 15 in Willoughby Township, now a part of the City of Willowick and is further bounded and described as follows.

Beginning at a point in the easterly line of Bayridge Resubdivision No. 6 where it is intersected by the dividing line between Original Lot No. 1 and Original Lot No. 2, Tract 15.

Thence S 85o 36' 00" E along such dividing line a distance of 232 feet to the northeast corner of Original Lot No. 29 being also in the westerly line of the City of Eastlake. Thence S 4o 25' 00" W along such westerly line a distance of about 725 feet to the northerly line of S.R. No. 2 as established by the State of Ohio, Department of Highways.

Thence southwesterly along the northerly line of S.R. No. 2 a distance of about seventy feet to the northerly line of a 14.535 acre parcel of land presently belonging to Gar J. Pierce.

Thence N 85o 36' 00" W along the northerly line of the 14.535 acre parcel a distance of about 172 feet to the southwesterly corner of the 4.089 acre parcel of land conveyed to John A. and Rose M. Kusar by deeds recorded in Volume 247, Page 344, Lake County Record of Deeds.

Thence N 4o 25' 00" E a distance of 767.80 feet to the place of beginning containing 4.05 acres of land according to a description prepared by Homer A. Cole, Ohio Registered Surveyor No. 1335.

(Ord. 66 28. Passed 9 7-66; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


(f) U2B Erieside Apartment District Boundaries. Situated on the southerly side of Lake Shore Boulevard and adjacent to the east side of East 315th Street and more particularly described as follows:

Situated in the City of Willowick, County of Lake and State of Ohio and known as being Sublots 42, 43, 44, 45, and 47 in Grace B. Cody's Erieside Subdivision of part of Original Willoughby Township Lots Nos. 2 and 3, Tract 16, as shown by the recorded plat in Volume B of Maps, Page 50 of Lake County Records, such land being located at the southeast corner of Lake Shore Boulevard and East 315th Street, north of Orchard Avenue and having a frontage of 361.74' on Lake Shore Boulevard and 359.24' on East 315th Street and containing approximately 150,000 square feet.

Such area shall not be subdivided, platted, replatted and may not be separated by sale or encumbrance of a portion only thereof without the prior approval by Council and compliance with such other provisions of law as may be applicable thereto.

(Ord. 60 42. Passed 4 5 61; Ord 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)





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(g) U2C Vine Eastlake Apartment District Boundaries. Situated on the northerly side of Vine Street and more particularly described as follows:

Situated in the City of Willowick, County of Lake and State of Ohio and known as being part of Original Willoughby Township Lot No. 8, in Tract No. 16 and further bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the point of intersection of the easterly line of land conveyed to the R. and G. Building Co. by deed dated November 6, 1957 as recorded in Volume 446, Page 33 of Lake County Deed Records, with the center line of Vine Street (sixty feet wide).


Course 1 Thence North 88o 38' 00" East along the center line of Vine Street, 196.20 feet to a point;


Course 2 Thence North 1o 27' 53" West along an easterly corporation line of the City of Willowick, 1099.87 feet to a point in the northwesterly line of Original Lot No. 8;


Course 3 Thence South 42o 19' 40" West along the northwesterly line of Original Lot No. 8, 280.91 feet to a point;


Course 4 Thence South 1o 20' 58" East along the easterly line of the land conveyed to the R. and G. Building Co., 896.76 feet to the place of beginning and containing 4.474 acres of land, be the same, more or less, but subject to all legal highways.


Such area shall not be subdivided, replatted and may not be separated by sale or encumbrance of a portion only thereof without the prior approval by Council and compliance with such other provisions of law as may be applicable thereto.

(Ord. 63 15. Passed 6 19 63; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


(h) U2D Lakefront Apartment District Boundaries. Bounded by Lake Shore Boulevard, the extension of Vine Street from Lake Shore Boulevard to Lake Erie, the shoreline of Lake Erie, and the Willo Beach Allotment boundary, and more particularly as follows:

Situated in the City of Willowick, County of Lake and State of Ohio, being parts of Original Lot Nos. 1 and 2, in Tract No. 16, Willoughby Township, now a part of the City of Willowick, and is bounded and described as set forth below:

Beginning in the northerly boundary of the City of Willowick along the shore of Lake Erie where it is intersected by the easterly line of the Will O Beach Improvement Co.'s. Subdivision, as recorded in Volume I, Page 23, Lake County Record of Plats.

Thence northeasterly along the northerly boundary of the City of Willowick, to its intersection with the center line of Vine Street Extension as established in Volume B, Lake County Road Record.





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Thence southeasterly along the center line of Vine Street Extension to its intersection with the center line of Lake Shore Boulevard (S.R. No. 283) as it is presently (1968) improved and monumented.

Thence southwesterly along the center line of Lake Shore Boulevard to its intersection with the easterly line of the Will O Beach Co. 's. Subdivision.

Thence northwesterly along the easterly line to the place of beginning.

(Ord. 70 35. Passed 9 8 70; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


(i) U3A Shopping Center District Boundaries. Situated in the City of Willowick, County of Lake and State of Ohio, being known as a part of Original Lot No. 5 of Tract No. 15 in Willoughby Township, now a part of the City of Willowick, and is further bounded and described as follows:

Beginning at a point in the center line of East 293rd Street at the northwesterly corner of a 3.022 acre parcel of land conveyed to the Willoughby Eastlake City School District Board of Education by deed recorded in Volume 358, Page 437, Lake County Record of Deeds; from which point an iron pipe stake marking an angle in the corner line bears S 57o 55' 38" E a distance of 622.73 feet. Thence N 57o 55' 38" W along such center line a distance of 720.12 feet to the center line of Lake Shore Boulevard (eighty feet wide); thence N 36o 33' 05" E along the center line of Lake Shore Boulevard as now traveled and improved a distance of 700 feet and thence in a southeasterly direction along an imaginary line which is at all points equidistant from the westerly line or extension thereof of the pavement or blacktop driveway area of the Shoregate Shopping Center being the commercial structures situated within the class U3A use district as heretofore established by Ordinance No. 4 of the City of Willowick, as amended, as such westerly line existed on May 25, 1965, to the point where such imaginary line intersects the northerly property line of property owned on May 25, 1965, by the Board of Education of the Willoughby Eastlake City School District, and from such point of intersection westerly along the northerly property line of property owned on May 25, 1965. by the Board of Education of the Willoughby Eastlake City School District to the place of beginning.

(Ord. 66 18. Passed 7 21 66 ; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


(j) U3B Small Coordinated Group Retail Store District Boundaries. Situated south of Lake Shore Boulevard and between East 310th Street and Bayridge Boulevard, more particularly described as follows:

Situated in the City of Willowick, County of Lake and State of Ohio and known as being Sublots 524, 527, 528, 529, 530 and 531 in Bayridge Resubdivision of part of Original Willoughby Township Lot No. 2, Tract No. 16, as shown by the recorded plat in Volume G of Maps, Page 101 of Lake County Records and part of Original Willoughby Township Lots Nos. 1 and 2, Tract No. 16 and together forming a parcel of land bounded and described as follows:







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Beginning on the northerly line of Bayridge Boulevard, at the southeasterly corner of Sublot 524; thence westerly along the northerly line of Bayridge Boulevard, 477.65 feet to the southerly end of the curved turnout between such northerly line and the southeasterly line of Lake Shore Boulevard (eighty feet wide); thence northerly along such curved turnout, 44.31 feet to the southeasterly line of Lake Shore Boulevard; thence northeasterly along the southeasterly line of Lake Shore Boulevard, 1200.76 feet to the westerly end of the curved turnout between the southeasterly line of Lake Shore Boulevard (eighty feet wide) and the southwesterly line of East 310th Street (formerly Ashbrook Boulevard); thence easterly along the curved turnout, to the southwesterly line of East 310th Street; thence southeasterly along the southwesterly line of East 310th Street, 507.94 feet to the northerly end of the curved turnout between the southwesterly line of East 310th Street and the northwesterly line of East 308th Street (formerly Chaumont Road); thence southwesterly along the curved turnout, 57.20 feet to the northwesterly line of East 308th Street; thence southwesterly along the northwesterly line of East 308th Street, 337.98 feet to the most easterly corner of Sublot 517 in the Bayridge Resubdivision as aforesaid; thence northwesterly along the northeasterly line of Sublot 517, 202.12 feet to the most easterly corner of Sublot 527; thence southwesterly along the southeasterly line of Sublots 527, 528 and 529, 297.33 feet to the most northerly corner of Sublot 524; thence southerly along the easterly line of Sublot 524, 175.13 feet to the place of beginning, be the same more or less but subject to all legal highways.

(Ord. 59 115. Passed 4 6 60 ; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


(k) U3C Small Coordinated Group Office   Commercial District Boundaries. Situated south of Lake Shore Boulevard between East 291st Street and East 293rd Street, more particularly described as follows:

Parcel No. 1. Situated in the City of Willowick, County of Lake and State of Ohio, and known as being part of Original Willoughby Township Lot No. 5 and Lot No. 8, Tract No. 15, and bounded and described as follows Beginning at an iron pin in the southeasterly side line of Lake Shore Boulevard as now widened to 80 feet, which point is in the northeasterly line of land now or formerly owned by Lucie Jaster and is south 40o 43' east a distance of 50 feet from the old center line of Lake Shore Boulevard, 60 feet wide; thence north 49o 17' 00" east along the southeasterly line of Lake Shore Boulevard a distance of 187 0/100 feet to the principal place of beginning; thence containing along the southeasterly line of Lake Shore Boulevard north 49o 17' 00" east a distance of 150 0/100 feet; thence south 40o 43' 00" east a distance of 210 0/100 feet; thence south 49o 17' 00" west parallel to Lake Shore Boulevard a distance of 150 0/100 feet; thence north 40o 43' 00" west a distance of 210 0/100 feet to the principal place of beginning, containing 725/1000 acre of land; 0 29/100 acre being in Original Lot No. 5, Tract 15, and 0-435/1000 acre being in Original Lot No. 8, Tract 15.








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Parcel No. 2. Situated in the City of Willowick, County of Lake and State of Ohio and known as being Sublot No. 1 in Willowick Villas Subdivision No. 2 of part of Original Willoughby Township Lots Nos. 5, 6 and 8, Tract No. 15 as shown by the recorded plat in Volume H of Maps, Page 144 of Lake County Records and being 76 feet front on the southeasterly side of Lake Shore Boulevard and extending back of equal width between parallel lines 150 feet, as appears by such plat, be the same more or less, but subject to all legal highways.


Parcel No. 2A. Situated in the City of Willowick, County of Lake and State of Ohio and known as being the rear 75 feet of Sublot No. 4 in Willowick Villas Subdivision No. 2 of part of Original Willoughby Township Lots Nos. 5, 6 and 8, Tract No. 15 as shown by the recorded plat in Volume H of Maps, Page 144 of Lake County Records and being 62.07 feet wide in the rear; 62.84 feet wide on the northerly line and 75 feet wide on each side line and containing 0.107 acre of land as appears by such plat, be the same more or less, but subject to all legal highways, as described and computed by the Clark & Pike Co.


Parcel No. 3. Situated in the City of Willowick, County of Lake and State of Ohio and known as being Sublot No. 2 in Willowick Villas Subdivision No. 2 of a part of Original Willoughby Township Lots Nos. 5, 6 and 8, Tract No. 15, as shown by the recorded plat of such subdivision in Volume H of Maps, Page 144 of Lake County Records. Such Sublot No. 2 has a frontage of 76 feet on the southeasterly side of Lake Shore Boulevard and extends back between parallel lines 150 feet, as appears by such plat, be the same more or less, but subject to all legal highways.


Parcel No. 4. Situated in the City of Willowick, County of Lake and State of Ohio, and known as being Sublot No. 3 in Willowick Villas Subdivision No. 2 of part of Original Willoughby Township Lots Nos. 5, 6 and 8, Tract No. 15, as shown by the recorded plat of such subdivision in Volume H of Maps, Page 144 of Lake County Records. Such Sublot No. 3 has a frontage of 79.46 feet on the southeasterly side of Lake Road aka Lake Shore Boulevard, and extends back 167.66 feet on the northeasterly line, which is the southwesterly side of East 293rd Street, 150 feet on the southwesterly line and 127.93 feet on the southeasterly line, as appears by such plat.

(Ord. 72 36. Passed 3 5 73 ; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


(l) U8A Light Industry District Boundaries. Situated in the City of Willowick, County of Lake and State of Ohio, being a part of Original Lot No. 2 and a part of Original Lot No. 4 of Tract No. 15, and a part of Original Lot No. 8 and part of Original Lot No. 5 of Tract No. 11, Willoughby Township, now in the City of Willowick, and is further bounded and described as follows:

Beginning at a point in the center line of Lakeland Boulevard (formerly St. Clair Avenue) as it is presently established (March 2, 1957) where it is intersected by the dividing line between the City of Willowick and the City of Wickliffe, such dividing line also being the dividing line between Tract No. 15 and Tract No. 11.




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Thence northeasterly along the center line of Lakeland Boulevard a distance of approximately 1830 feet to a point where such center line is intersected by the dividing line between the City of Eastlake, and the City of Willowick, such dividing line being also the easterly line of Original Lot No. 2 and also the easterly line of 14.535 acre parcel of land presently owned by Elsa Mulhauser.

Thence southerly along the dividing line between the City of Willowick and the City of Eastlake a distance of approximately 450 feet to an angle point in such dividing line.

Thence southeasterly along the dividing line a distance of approximately 730 feet to a point in the southerly right of way line of the New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad.

Thence still southeasterly along the dividing line between the City of Willowick and the City of Willoughby a distance of approximately 990 feet to the center line of Euclid Avenue (U.S. Route No. 20).

Thence southwesterly along such center line, which is also the dividing line between the City of Willowick and the City of Wickliffe a distance of approximately 1880 feet to an angle point in such center line and the dividing line.

Thence still southwesterly along the center line and such dividing line a distance of approximately 355 feet to a point in the westerly line of Original lot No. 8.

Thence northerly along the westerly line of Original Lot No. 8 which is also the dividing line between the City of Willowick and the City of Wickliffe a distance of about 2130 feet to a point in the northerly line of Tract No. 11.

Thence westerly along the tract line which is also the dividing line between the City of Willowick and the City of Wickliffe a distance of approximately 140 feet to the place of beginning containing approximately 47.44 acres of land according to a description prepared by Homer A. Cole, Ohio Registered Surveyor No. 1335.

(Ord. 57 26. Passed 8 21 57 ; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)

The use, height and area districts designated on the Zone Map are hereby established. The map designations and the map designation rules, which accompany the Map, are hereby declared to be part thereof. No building or premises shall be erected or used except in conformity with the regulations herein prescribed for the use, height and area districts in which such building or premises is located.

(Ord. 56 32. Passed 9 5 56 ; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


(m) Class U1 Single Family House District Boundaries. The following property being describe subsection (e) hereof:

Situated in the City of Willowick, County of Lake, State of Ohio and known as part of Original Willoughby Township Lot No. 2 in Tract No. 15 and further bounded and described as follows:

Beginning at the point of intersection of an easterly corporation line of said City of Willowick with the northwesterly right of way line of the Lakeland Freeway;

Thence southwesterly along said northwesterly right of way line to a point in the southerly line of land conveyed to Clarence G. Issenmann by deed recorded in Volume 661, Page 441, Lake County Deed Records;

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Thence northerly along said westerly line to a point in the northerly line of said Issenmann's land, said northerly line also being a corporation line of said City of Willowick;

Thence easterly along said northerly line to a point in said easterly corporation line;

Thence southerly along said easterly line to the place of beginning and containing about 4.1 acres of land, be the same more or less, but subject to all legal highways; is hereby rezoned from U2A Expressway Residence District to U1 Single Family House District.

(Initiative Ordinance voted 11 4 75; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1135.02 CLASSIFICATION OF USES.

EDITOR'S NOTE: See also the following sections for various district permitted uses:

Class Section

U1 1137.01

U2 1139.01

U2A 1141.01

U2B 1143.01

U2C 1145.01

U2D 1147.12

U3A 1151.02

U3B 1153.01

U3C 1154.01

U8A 1159.02

For the purposes of this Zoning Code the various uses of buildings and premises are divided into groups, classes and subdivisions as set forth in the following classification of uses.

(a) Class U1 uses. (Single family house.)

(1) Single family dwelling.

(b) Class U2 uses. (Two family house.)

(1) Two family dwelling.

(2) Church, school, public library, public museum.

(3) Community center building, private club, excepting a club, the chief activity of which is a service customarily carried on as a business. Philanthropic or eleemosynary use or institution other than a penal or correctional institution. Hospital or sanitarium other than for the insane or feeble minded.

(4) Public park, public playground, public recreation building, water tower or reservoir.

(5) Farming, greenhouse, nursery, truck gardening.

(c) Class U3 uses. (Apartment house district.)

(1) Apartment houses.

(2) Hotel.

(d) Class U3A uses. (Shopping center district.)

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(e) Class U4 uses. (Local retail stores.)

(1) Bank, office, studio, telephone exchange, fire station.

(2) Retail store or shop for custom work or the making of articles to be sold only at retail on the premises, but not including stores or any other places where alcoholic beverages are sold by the glass or for consumption on the premises.

(3) Restaurant, indoor theater, indoor motion picture show, police station.

(4) Job printing, newspaper printing.

(f) Class U5 uses. (Commercial.)

(1) Ice delivery station.

(2) Skating or dance hall, if operated as a business for the purpose of private profit.

(3) Electric substation.

(4) Garage, repair shop for motor vehicles.

(g) Class U6 uses. (Commercial special permit.)

(1) Billboard or advertising sign.

(2) Warehouse for or storage in bulk in the open of building materials, contractors equipment, lumber, ice, coal, wood or household goods.

(3) Ice manufacture, ice cream manufacture, bottling works, milk bottling of central distribution station, cold storage plant.

(4) Laundry, carpet cleaning, dry cleaning, dyeing.

(5) Blacksmith, horseshoeing or wagon shop.

(6) Interurban freight terminal, street car barn, stable or wagon shed for more than five horses or wagons.

(7) Wholesale sales office or sample room.

(8) Sewage disposal plant.

(9) Stone quarry, gas well.

(10) Incineration of garbage or refuse.

(11) Refuse dump.

(12) Stable or wagon shop for not more than five horses or wagons. Distributing stations for central retail stores.

(13) Gasoline or oil filling station.

(Ord. 751. Passed 7 14 52; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)

(14) Automobile agencies for the sale of new or used motor vehicles, with service garage accessory thereto and enclosed in the same building as the automobile agency; all merchandise displayed or sold by such automobile agency shall be kept inside of buildings; each building housing an automobile agency shall have a floor area within inside faces of walls or partitions of not less than 4,500 square feet per floor or story; and automobile agencies shall, in addition to the foregoing, fully comply with all reasonable regulations which may be established by the Board of Zoning Appeals relating to safety and parking.

(Ord. 73 84. Passed 5 6 74; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)




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(h) Class U7 uses. (Special permit.)

(1) Aviation field.

(2) Cemetery.

(3) Crematory.

(4) Penal or correctional institution.

(5) Institution for the insane or feeble minded.

(6) Store or other places where alcoholic beverages are sold by the glass or for consumption on the premises.

(7) Any public utility not included in a Class U1, U2, U3, U4, U5, or U6 use.

(i) Class U8 uses. Manufacture or industrial operation, except for the following, which are prohibited:

(1) Scrap iron and junk storage, scrap paper or rag storage.

(2) Veterinary hospital.

(3) Reduction of garbage, refuse, offal or dead animals.

(4) Explosive storage.

(5) Wholesale produce market, wholesale produce salesroom.

(6) Stockyards, slaughter houses, tanning.

(Ord. 751. Passed 7 14 52; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)





























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U1 Single Family House District


1137.01 Permitted uses.


1137.02 Accessory uses.

CROSS REFERENCES

Exceptions and nonconforming uses   see P. & Z. Ch. 1161

Height districts   see P. & Z. 1163.01, 1163.02

Fence regulations   see P. & Z. Ch. 1165

Air conditioning units   see P. & Z. 1167.01




1137.01 PERMITTED USES.

In a Class U1 District no building or premises shall be used, and no building shall be erected which is arranged, intended or designed to be used, for a Class U2, U3, U4, U5, U6, U7 or U8 use. In a Class U1 District no building or premises shall be used, and no building shall be erected which is arranged, intended or designed to be used, other than for a Class U1 use. In any part of a Class U1 District, that is within a Class A1 District, no building shall be used and no building shall be erected which is arranged, intended or designed to be used, as a semidetached single family dwelling or double house.

(Ord. 4. Passed 4 7 24; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1137.02 ACCESSORY USES.

An accessory use customarily incident to a Class U1 use shall also be permitted in a Class U1 District, provided such accessory use is located upon the same lot with the building or use to which it is accessory in a U1 District a private garage permitted as an accessory use shall not provide storage for more than one motor vehicle for each 2,000 square feet of the lot area. A billboard, signboard or advertising sign shall in no case be permitted as an accessory use. The placing of a "for sale" or "for rent" sign shall, however, be permitted as an accessory use. In a Class U1 District a private driveway or walk used for access to a Class U3, U4 or U5 use shall in no case be permitted as an accessory use. A store, trade or business shall not be permitted as an accessory use except that the office of a physician or surgeon may be located in the dwelling used by such physician or surgeon as his private residence, and except that any person carrying on a customary home occupation may do so in a dwelling used by him as his private residence, provided that no person other than members of his own household are employed in such occupation, and provided further that no window display or signboard is used to advertise such occupation. In a dwelling occupied as a private residence, one or more rooms may be rented or table board furnished provided no window display or signboard is used to advertise such use. (Ord. 4. Passed 4 7 24; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)






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U2 Two Family House District


1139.01 Permitted uses.

1139.02 Lots for churches, schools, libraries, museums.


1139.03 Lots for community buildings, clubs, institutions, hospitals.

1139.04 Accessory uses.

CROSS REFERENCES

Permitted uses   see P. & Z. 1135.02(b)

Exceptions and nonconforming uses   see P. & Z. Ch. 1161

Height districts   see P. & Z. 1163.01, 1163.02

Fence regulations   see P. & Z. Ch. 1165

Air conditioning units   see P. & Z. 1167.01




1139.01 PERMITTED USES.

In a Class U2 District no building or premises shall be used, and no building shall be erected which is arranged, intended or designed to be used, for a Class U3, U4, U5, U6, U7 or U8 use. In a Class U2 District no building or premises shall be used which is arranged, intended or designed to be used other than for a Class U1 or U2 use.

(Ord. 4. Passed 4 7 24; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1139.02 LOTS FOR CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES, MUSEUMS.

(a) In a Class U2 District no building shall be erected which is arranged, intended or designed for a use enumerated in Section 1135.02(b)(2) of Class U2 uses unless such building is located on a lot:

(1) Already devoted to a use enumerated in Section 1135.02(b)(2);

(2) Fronting on a portion of a street between two intersecting streets in which portion there exists a building of a kind enumerated in either subsections (2) or (3) of Section 1135.02(b) of Class U2 uses;

(3) Immediately adjacent to or across the street from a public park or public playground;

(4) Fronting on a street having streetcar tracks therein opposite such lot;

(5) Fronting on a portion of a street between two intersecting streets in which portion there exists premises devoted to a Class U7 use or to a nonconforming use;

(6) Immediately adjoining or immediately opposite on the other side of the street from a Class U2, U3, U4 or U5 District.

(Ord. 751. Passed 7 14 52; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)







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1139.03 LOTS FOR COMMUNITY BUILDINGS, CLUBS, INSTITUTIONS, HOSPITALS.

(a) In a Class U2 District no building shall be erected which is arranged, intended or designed for a use enumerated in Section 1135.02(b)(3) of Class U2 uses:

(1) Already devoted to a use enumerated in Section 1135.02(b)(3);

(2) Fronting on a portion of a street between two intersecting streets in which portion there exists a building of a kind enumerated in Section 1135.02(b)(3);

(3) Immediately adjacent to or across the street from a public park or playground;

(4) Immediately adjoining or immediately opposite on the other side of the street from a Class U2, U3, U4 or U5 District; or

(5) Determined by the Board of Zoning Appeals or the Chief Zoning Inspector after public notice and hearing to be so located that such building will, in the judgment of the Board of Zoning Appeals or Chief Zoning Inspector, substantially serve the public convenience and welfare and will not substantially and permanently injure the appropriate use of neighboring property.

(Ord. 751. Passed 7-4-52; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1139.04 ACCESSORY USES.

An accessory use customarily incident to a Class U1 or U2 use shall also be permitted in a Class U2 District, provided such accessory use is located upon the same lot with the building or use to which it is accessory. In a U2 District a private garage permitted as an accessory use shall not provide storage for more than one motor vehicle for each 2,000 square feet of the lot area. A billboard, signboard or advertising sign shall in no case be permitted as an accessory use. The placing of a "for sale" or "for rent" sign shall, however, be permitted as an accessory use. In a Class U2 District a private driveway or walk used for access to a Class U3, U4 or U5 use shall in no case be permitted as an accessory use. A store, trade or business shall not be permitted as an accessory use except that the office of a physician or surgeon may be located in the dwelling or apartment used by such physician or surgeon as his private residence, and except that any person carrying on a customary home occupation may do so in a dwelling or apartment used by him as his private residence, provided that no person other than members of his own household are employed in such occupation, and provided further that no window display or signboard is used to advertise such occupation. In a dwelling or apartment occupied as a private residence, one or more rooms may be rented or table board furnished provided no window display or signboard is used to advertise such use.

(Ord. 4. Passed 4 7 24; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)








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CHAPTER 1141

U2A Expressway Residence District


1141.01 Permitted uses.

1141.02 Prohibited uses.

1141.03 Access and off street parking.

1141.04 Setback.

1141.05 Paving and landscaping.

1141.06 Maximum dwelling units.

1141.07 Minimum dwelling unit areas.

1141.08 Height restrictions.

1141.09 Floor area requirements.


1141.10 Minimum front yard and side yard widths.

1141.11 Minimum yard area per dwelling unit.

1141.12 Space between groups of multi family dwelling.

1141.13 Standards and approval of plans.

CROSS REFERENCES

Boundaries on Zone Map   see P. & Z. 1135.01

Exceptions and nonconforming uses   see P. & Z. Ch. 1161

Height districts   see P. & Z. 1163.01, 1163.02

Licensing multiple dwellings   see BLDG. Ch. 1333




1141.01 PERMITTED USES.

The following buildings and uses are permitted in a Class U2A District:

(a) Multi family dwelling buildings containing separate living units for four or more families. Two or more multi family dwelling buildings on one parcel of land in one ownership may have joint services or facilities.

(b) An accessory use customarily incident to the aforesaid permitted use, provided that such accessory use is located upon the same lot with the building or use to which it is accessory.

(Ord. 66 28. Passed 9 7 66; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1141.02 PROHIBITED USES.

(a) In a Class U2A District buildings and land shall not be used; and buildings shall not be erected, altered, moved or maintained which are arranged, intended or designed to be used, for Class U1, U2, U2B, U2C, U3A, U3B, U3C, U4, U5, U6, U7, U8 or U8A uses.


(b) No row housing shall be erected in a Class U2A District.

(Ord. 66 28. Passed 9 7 66; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1141.03 ACCESS AND OFF STREET PARKING.

In a Class U2A District:

(a) The principal means of access and service shall be from access roads constructed in conjunction with the construction of freeways by the Ohio Department of Highways.

(Ord. 66 28. Passed 9 7 66; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


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(b) Off street parking space shall be provided at the rate of at least three spaces for each living unit in a multifamily dwelling.

(Ord. 92 36. Passed 6 16 92; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1141.04 SETBACK.

All principal buildings and structures in a Class U2A District shall be set back at least thirty five feet from any street right of way and at least fifty feet from any adjoining lot zoned for Class U1 or Class U2.

(Ord. 66 28. Passed 9 7 66; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1141.05 PAVING AND LANDSCAPING.

All areas in a Class U2A District used for automobile access and parking shall be paved and in connection with multifamily dwellings be at least ten feet from any adjoining lot zoned for Class U1 or Class U2. All open areas not used for access drives, parking, buildings and services shall be completely and permanently landscaped and the entire site maintained in good condition.

(Ord. 66 28. Passed 9 7 66; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1141.06 MAXIMUM DWELLING UNITS.

In a Class U2A District the maximum number of dwelling units in a one or one and one half story multi family dwelling shall be eight, and in a two or two and one half story multi family dwelling the maximum shall be twelve.

(Ord. 66 28. Passed 9 7 66; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1141.07 MINIMUM DWELLING UNIT AREAS.

In a Class U2A District no multi family dwelling shall be erected with a gross floor area in excess of one half of the lot area.

(Ord. 66 28. Passed 9 7 66; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1141.08 HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS.

In a Class U2A District no structure shall exceed twenty eight feet in height in its entirety, except that part of the roof may extend up to thirty five feet in height so long as reasonable access is provided to the higher roof for fire fighting purposes, and except as provided in Section 1163.01.

(Ord. 66 28. Passed 9 7 66; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1141.09 FLOOR AREA REQUIREMENTS.

In each multi family dwelling in a Class U2A District each dwelling unit shall have a minimum main floor area of 550 square feet for any efficiency or one bedroom dwelling unit, 610 square feet for a two bedroom dwelling unit and 700 square feet for a three or four bedroom dwelling unit.

(Ord. 66 28. Passed 9 7 66; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)





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1141.10 MINIMUM FRONT YARD AND SIDE YARD WIDTHS.

In a Class U2A District:

(a) The least dimension of the front yard for a one or one and one half story multi-family dwelling shall be thirty five feet, and for a two or two and one half story multi family dwelling shall be fifty feet.

(b) The least dimension of any side yard for a one or one and one half story multi-family dwelling shall be eight feet, and for a two or two and one half story multi-family dwelling, ten feet.

(c) The combined least dimensions of any side yard for a one or one and one half story multi family dwelling shall be twenty feet, and for a two or two and one half story multi family dwelling, twenty five feet.

(d) The minimum lot width for any lot used for a one or one and one half story multi family dwelling shall be fifty feet, and for a two or two and one half story multi family dwelling, sixty feet.

(Ord. 66 28. Passed 9 7 66; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1141.11 MINIMUM YARD AREA PER DWELLING UNIT.

In a Class U2A District a minimum yard area of 700 square feet shall be provided for each living unit, exclusive of parking space or garage space and exclusive of space occupied by the main building.

(Ord. 66 28. Passed 9 7 66; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1141.12 SPACE BETWEEN GROUPS OF MULTI FAMILY DWELLINGS.

In a Class U2A District, where a group of multi family dwellings is planned in which the buildings do not all front upon a street, every building shall be separated from every other building on the lot, except accessory buildings not used for residence purposes and not over fifteen feet in height, by a distance of at least one half of the height of the adjacent wall of the higher building but not less than eight feet except that where such space provides all required light and ventilation for any habitable room the distance between such buildings shall be at least twenty five feet, and where such space provides all required light and ventilation for all the habitable rooms the space between such buildings shall be at least fifty feet from a one or one and one half story building and seventy five feet from a two or two and one half story building.

(Ord. 66 28. Passed 9 7 66; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1141.13 STANDARDS AND APPROVAL OF PLANS.

Prior to the preparation of final plans for any project in a Class U2A District and the issuance of building permits for the erection or alteration of buildings therein, there shall be filed with the Chief Building Inspector of the City and other data which shall provide for an integrated and harmonious design of buildings, adequate and properly arranged facilities for off street parking space entirely off the right of way of any public street,






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adequate and properly arranged facilities for internal traffic circulation, landscaping and screen planting, public water, sewer and storm water drainage and other facilities as may be necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, welfare, convenience and comfort. If the Chief Building Inspector finds that such preliminary plans and other data comply with the requirements of this chapter, it shall approve such preliminary plans and authorize the preparation of final construction plans in accordance with such approved preliminary plans. The final construction plans shall be submitted to the Chief Building Inspector for approval and shall be approved if they are in compliance with such approved preliminary plans, all requirements of this chapter and all applicable requirements of these Codified Ordinances. Upon such approval by the Chief Building Inspector, the required building permits shall be issued upon the payment of the standard fees.

(Ord. 66-28. Passed 9-7-66; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)



































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CHAPTER 1143

U2B Erieside Apartment District


1143.01 Permitted uses and construction.

1143.02 Prohibited uses.

1143.03 Off street parking and grounds.


1143.04 Lot size, setbacks and floor area.

1143.05 Approval of plans.

CROSS REFERENCES

Boundaries on Zone Map   see P. & Z. 1135.01

Exceptions and nonconforming uses   see P. & Z. Ch. 1161

Height districts   see P. & Z. 1163,01, 1163.02

Licensing multiple dwellings   see BLDG. Ch. 1333




1143.01 PERMITTED USES AND CONSTRUCTION.

The following buildings and uses are permitted in a Class U2B District: apartment houses arranged, intended and designed to be occupied by three or more families, each family living independently of each other and having its own cooking facilities. Each apartment house in this District shall be constructed with brick exterior and none is to be constructed so as to be more than two stories in height. Each such apartment house shall have a minimum of one utility room as an integral part of its construction which utility room shall have facilities for washing and drying clothing and other household fabrics and at least one locker per suite suitable for storage purposes.

(Ord. 60 42. Passed 4 5 61; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1143.02 PROHIBITED USES.

In a Class U2B District no building or premises shall be used, and no building shall be erected which is arranged, intended or designed to be used, for Class U1, U2, U2A, U3A, U3B, U4, U5, U6, U7, U8 or U8A uses, except to the extent expressly permitted in Section 1143.01.

(Ord. 60 42. Passed 4 5 61; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1143.03 OFF STREET PARKING AND GROUNDS.

(a) Open air parking space and driveways shall be not less than seven feet from the lot line of any land zoned for Class U1 or Class U2 uses, and screen planting shall be made between such adjoining lot and such open air parking space or driveway together with a four foot fence, the plans of which are approved by the Chief Building Inspector in accordance with Section 1143.04, extending between the setback lines perpendicular thereto excluding the length of the back wall of any garage built within five feet of such adjoining lot. Such screen planting or fence together with such setback shall also be required between any other lot line of a Class U2B District abutting a street and such open air parking area or driveway, pursuant to plans approved by the Chief Building Inspector as aforesaid.


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(b) No permit shall be issued for the erection or alteration of a building in a Class U2B District unless there has first been filed with the Chief Building Inspector preliminary plans and other data which shall be approved by the Chief Building Inspector finds that they provide for an integrated and harmonious design of buildings, appropriate entrances to suites, adequate and properly arranged facilities for internal traffic circulation, provisions for primary access, landscaping and screen planting, public water, sewer, storm water drainage and other facilities, all as may be necessary or appropriate to prevent the discouragement of proper development or use of other properties surrounding or in the vicinity of the Class U2B District and to preserve and protect the public health, safety, convenience or comfort.


(c) In a Class U2B District off street parking space shall be provided at the rate of at least three spaces for each suite.

(Ord. 92 36. Passed 6 16 92; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


(d) In a Class U2B District facilities shall be provided for the storage of lawn cutting equipment and other tools either in a garage or in buildings suitable for such purpose. (Ord. 60 42. Passed 4 5 61; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1143.04 LOT SIZE, SETBACKS AND FLOOR AREA.

(a) The minimum lot area requirements for one bedroom and for two bedroom suites shall be as follows:

For Each One Bedroom For Each Two Bedroom

Suite (in sq. ft.) Suite (in sq. ft.)

Basic lot area 1220 1320

Off street parking, guest parking, 800 815

maneuvering space and loading

bay

Recreational space 230 365

Total minimum lot area

requirements 2250 2500


The apartment buildings in a Class U2B District shall be limited to one bedroom and two bedroom suites and any group of buildings shall provide for a ratio of two one bedroom suites for each two bedroom suite. Garage area shall be treated as part of the aforesaid off street parking area. Recreational space shall be space set aside, pursuant to plans approved by the Chief Building Inspector, for active and passive recreation, but in no case shall recreational space be deemed to include setback space and space devoted to landscaping immediately adjacent to buildings.








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(b) All buildings shall be set back to existing setback lines on Lake Shore Boulevard and Orchard Street and thirty feet from any other street right of way and principal buildings shall be set back at least thirty feet from any adjoining lot zoned for Class U1 or Class U2 uses. Garages and other accessory buildings shall conform to the architecture of the principal buildings and shall be set back at least five feet from any adjoining lot zoned for Class U1 or Class U2 uses. A garage adequate to house at least twenty automobiles shall be constructed in a Class U2B District and, if constructed adjacent to an adjoining lot zoned for Class U1 or Class U2 uses, may be constructed with its back wall up to the lot line of such district notwithstanding any other provision hereof with respect to setback lines pertaining to adjoining lots zoned for Class U1 or Class U2 uses.


(c) All areas used for automobile access and parking shall be paved. All open areas not used for access drives, parking, buildings and services shall be completely and permanently landscaped and the entire site maintained in good condition.


(d) No structure in a Class U2B District shall exceed twenty eight feet in height in its entirety, except that part of the roof may extend up to thirty five feet in height as long as reasonable access is provided to the higher roof for fire fighting purposes, and except as provided in Section 1165.02.


(e) Each suite shall have a minimum main floor area of 550 square feet for a one bedroom unit and 610 square feet for a two bedroom unit.


(f) There shall be a minimum distance of thirty feet between each building in a Class U2B District.

(Ord 60-42. Passed 4-5-61; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1143.05 APPROVAL OF PLANS.

When the Chief Building Inspector has found that the preliminary plans and other data for the buildings under this chapter comply with the requirements of this Zoning Code, including Section 1143.03(b), it shall approve such preliminary plans. Final plans of the project shall also be submitted to and approved by the Chief Building Inspector before construction is started, if it fords that the plans meet the requirements of this Zoning Code, including Section 1143.03(b). The Chief Building Inspector shall issue the required building permits upon payment of the standard fees.












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CHAPTER 1145

U2C Vine Eastlake Apartment District


1145.01 Permitted uses and construction.

1145.02 Prohibited uses.

1145.03 Off street parking and grounds.


1145.04 Lot size, setbacks and floor area.

1145.05 Approval of plans.

CROSS REFERENCES

Boundaries on Zone Map   see P. & Z. 1135.01

Exceptions and nonconforming uses   see P. & Z. Ch. 1161

Height districts   see P. & Z. 1163.01, 1163.02

Licensing multiple dwellings   see BLDG. Ch. 1333




1145.01 PERMITTED USES AND CONSTRUCTION.

The following buildings and uses are permitted in a Class U2C District: .

(a) Town Houses. Apartment houses, arranged, intended and designed to be occupied by three or more families, each family living independently of each other and having their own cooking facilities. Each apartment house in this district shall be constructed with brick exterior and none is to be constructed so as to be more than two stories in height. Each such suite shall have one utility room as an integral part of its construction which utility room shall have facilities for washing and drying clothing and other household fabrics. Each such suite shall have adequate storage space. Suites shall have adequate incinerators. Each apartment house in this district shall be constructed in compliance with those codified ordinances.

(b) Garden Type Apartment Houses. Apartment houses, arranged, intended and designed to be occupied by three or more families, each family living independently of each other and having their own cooking facilities. Each apartment house in this district shall be constructed with brick exterior and none is to be constructed so as to be more than two and one half stories in height. Each such apartment house shall have a minimum of one utility room as an integral part of its construction which utility room shall have facilities for washing and drying clothing and other household fabrics and at least one locker per suite suitable for storage purposes.

(Ord. 63 15. Passed 6 19 63; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1145.02 PROHIBITED USES.

In a Class U2C District, no building or premises shall be used and no building shall be erected which is arranged, intended or designed to be used for Class U1, U2, U2A, U3A, U3B, U4, U5, U6, U7, U8 or U8A District, except to the extent expressly permitted in Section 1145.01.

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1145.03 OFF STREET PARKING AND GROUNDS.

(a) Open air parking space and driveways shall be not less than two feet from the lot line of any land zoned for Class U1 or Class U2 uses, and screen planting shall be made between such adjoining lot and such open air parking space or driveway together with a four foot fence, the plans of which are approved by the Chief Building Inspector in accordance with this section, extending between the setback lines perpendicular thereto excluding the length of the back wall of any garage built within five feet of such adjoining lot. Such screen planting or fence together with such setback shall also be required between any other lot line of a Class U2C District abutting a street and such open air parking area or driveway, pursuant to plans approved by the Chief Building Inspector as aforesaid.


(b) No permit shall be issued for the erection or alteration of a building in a Class U2C District unless there shall have first been filed with the Chief Building Inspector, preliminary plans and other data which shall be approved by the Chief Building Inspector finds that they provide for an integrated and harmonious design of buildings, appropriate entrances to suites, adequate and properly arranged facilities for internal traffic circulation, provisions for the primary access, landscaping and screen planting, public water, sewer, storm water drainage and other facilities, all as may be necessary or appropriate to prevent the discouragement of proper development or use of other properties surrounding or in the vicinity of the Class U2C District and to preserve and protect the public health, safety, convenience or comfort. Provided, however, that such plans shall provide for adequate fire mains, fire hydrants and fittings and in these respects the plans shall be subject to the approval of the Fire Chief and the Chief Building Inspector.


(c) In a Class U2C District, off street parking space shall be provided at the rate of at least three spaces for each suite.

(Ord. 92 36. Passed 6 16 92; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


(d) In Class U2C District, facilities shall be provided for the storage of lawn cutting equipment and other tools either in a garage or in buildings suitable for such purpose. (Ord. 63 15. Passed 6 19 63; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1145.04 LOT SIZE, SETBACKS AND FLOOR AREA.

(a) The minimum lot area requirements for one bedroom and for two bedroom suites shall be as follows:










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For Each One  Bedroom For Each Two  Bedroom

Suite (in sq. ft.) Suite (in sq. ft.)

Basic lot area 1070 1120

Off street parking, guest parking, 800 815

maneuvering space and loading

bay

Recreational space 230 365

Total minimum lot

area requirements 2100 2300


The apartment buildings in a Class U2C District shall be limited to one bedroom and two bedroom suites and any group of buildings shall provide for a ratio of 2.6 two bedroom suites for each one bedroom suite. Garage area shall be treated as part of the aforesaid off street parking area. Recreational space shall be space set aside, pursuant to plans approved by the Chief Building Inspector, for active and passive recreation, but in no case shall recreational space be deemed to include setback space and space devoted to landscaping immediately adjacent to buildings.


(b) All buildings shall be set back to existing setback lines thirty feet from any street right of way and no building shall be constructed within forty feet of the northwesterly boundary line of the U2C District, but the area within forty feet of the boundary line may be used for a yard or a play area. Except as provided herein, principal buildings shall be set back at least eight feet or one half the height of the building from any adjoining lot, and garages and other accessory buildings shall be set back at least three feet from any adjoining lot zoned for Class U1 or Class U2 uses. Garages or other accessory buildings shall conform to the architecture of the principal buildings,


(c) All areas used for automobile access and parking shall be paved. All open areas not used for access drives, parking, buildings and services shall be completely and permanently landscaped and the entire site maintained in good condition.


(d) No structure in a Class U2C District shall exceed twenty eight feet in height in its entirety except that part of the roof may extend up to thirty five feet in height as long as reasonable access is provided to the higher roof for fire fighting purposes, and except as provided in Section 1163.02,


(e) Each suite shall have a minimum main floor area of 600 square feet, exclusive of storage area for a one-bedroom unit and 900 square feet for a two bedroom unit, including storage area.


(f) There shall be a minimum distance of twenty feet between each building in a Class U2C District.


(g) The number of suites to be constructed shall not exceed a total of eighty four.

(Ord. 63-15. Passed 6-19-63; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


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1145.05 APPROVAL OF PLANS.

When the Chief Building Inspector has found that the preliminary plans and other data for the buildings under this section comply with the requirements of this Zoning Code, including Section 1145.03 (b), it shall approve such preliminary plans. Final plans of the project shall also be submitted to and approved by the Chief Building Inspector before construction is started, if he finds that the plans meet the requirements of this Zoning Code, including Section 1145.03 (b). The Building Inspector shall issue the required building permits upon payment of the standard fees after the final plans are approved by the Chief Building Inspector.

(Ord. 63-15. Passed 6-19-63; Ord. 2001-65. Passed 10-16-01.)





































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CHAPTER 1147

U2D Lakefront Apartment District


1147.01 Preliminary plan of development area.

1147.02 Report to Council.

1147.03 Action by Board of Zoning Appeals and Council.

1147.04 Developer to post bond.

1147.05 Change in zoning plan.

1147.06 Final plan of a development area.

1147.07 Conditions for approval by Plan Review Board


1147.08 Progressive development.

1147.09 Building permits.

1147.10 Amendments to plans.

1147.11 Conditions for certificate of occupancy.

1147.12 U2D District uses.

1147.13 Area and height regulations.

1147.14 Land planning criteria for development areas for multi family dwellings.

CROSS REFERENCES

Boundaries on Zone Map   see P. & Z. 1135.01

Exceptions and nonconforming uses   see P. & Z. Ch. 1161

Height districts   see P. & Z. 1163.01, 1163.02

Licensing multiple dwellings   see BLDG. Ch. 1333




1147.01 PRELIMINARY PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT AREA.

A developer, by filing ten copies thereof with the office of the Chief Building Inspector, may submit to the Chief Building Inspector a preliminary plan of a development area for the planning, use and development of any parcel located in a U2D District. Such plan may be submitted, however, only on behalf of a single owner of the parcel or a group of owners of the land included therein who axe acting jointly. The preliminary plan of the development area shall disclose all uses proposed for the development area, their location and arrangement, and shall include:

(a) A plat and topography map, at two foot intervals, of the proposed development area, which will also show all structures, trees and landscape features existing thereon and will include a certificate, by a registered engineer, of the gross area of development area stated in acres and square feet;

(b) A preliminary plan of the development area, designed in accordance with the planning standards, regulations and criteria established in the following subparagraphs, which will disclose:

(1) The proposed location and design of public and private streets, including the location of existing utilities to be maintained or changed and utilities to be installed;





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(2) The proposed location of all structures and parking areas, identified by type, size, height and use;

(3) The proposed assignment and use of private land and common land;

(4) Preliminary drawings and plans for structures or other means to prevent further erosion and for other lakefront developments;

(5) All structures in the development area to be retained, with plans for their remodeling, all structures to be removed from the development area and all structures, lying outside of the boundaries of the development area, located within 300 feet thereof;

(6) Preliminary floor plans and elevations of structures to be included in the development area and such other information as the developer may submit to explain their purpose, appearance and type of construction;

(7) Preliminary drawings showing the proposed landscape treatment, including the proposed grading plan;

(8) A preliminary plan of traffic circulation with an estimate of traffic volume to be generated by the development, including the location and character of proposed entrances and exits from the development area;

(9) Plans for fire prevention and protection, including proposed locations of standpipes and hydrants;

(10) A proposed method and standards for the construction and maintenance of streets, open spaces, parking areas and common land;

(11) Forms of covenants running with the land, deed restrictions including those with respect to the use of the common land, covenants, restrictions or easements proposed to be recorded and covenants proposed for maintenance;

(12) Cost estimates for the completion of the development, including all public and private improvements in the development area;

(13) Such other reasonable information as the Chief Building Inspector may require;

(14) Any adjustment in the regulations, standards or criteria prescribed in the Zoning Code or other ordinances and regulations of the City, which would be required in order to permit construction of the development.

The preliminary plan of a development area, unless otherwise permitted by the Chief Building Inspector, shall be prepared by professional persons qualified in the planning of land development, traffic engineering and building and landscape design. The architectural and engineering services required for the preparation of the preliminary plan shall be rendered by licensed professional persons.

(Ord. 70-35. Passed 9-8-70; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)









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1147.02 REPORT TO COUNCIL.

Within sixty days, or such longer time as may be granted by Council, after filing of the preliminary plan with the Chief Building Inspector, the Chief Building Inspector or his designee, together with the City Engineers and the Mayor, or the Mayor's designee, (that shall be hereinafter known as the Plan Review Board) shall conduct at least one public hearing, ten days' notice of which shall be given as to the time, date and place of such hearing: (a) by publication once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City; and (b) by first class mail to the developer and to the owners of property contiguous to and directly across the street from the development area, and shall evaluate the preliminary plan and furnish to Council its report and recommendations with respect thereto. Failure of delivery of such mail notice shall not invalidate the proceedings. The report of the Plan Review Board shall include a finding either that the preliminary plan complies with the applicable regulations, standards and criteria prescribed by this chapter and other ordinances and regulations of the City, or a finding of any failure of such compliance and a recommendation that the preliminary plan be approved, disapproved or modified. If in a report approving a preliminary plan, with or without recommended modification, and notwithstanding any other provision of this Zoning Code, the Plan Review Board finds that any regulations, standards or criteria prescribed by this section or other ordinances or regulations of the City are inappropriate or inapplicable because of unusual conditions, including topography and necessary means of erosion control, of the development area or the imaginative character of the design proposed in the preliminary plan, and that an adjustment in such regulations, standards or criteria will promote the public health, safety and general welfare of the City, the Plan Review Board may recommend to Council that such adjustment be made.

The preliminary plan, together with ten copies of the report of the Plan Review Board, shall be filed with the Clerk of Council for submission to Council. Council shall set a date for a public hearing on the preliminary plan and the report of the Plan Review Board thereon and give twenty days' notice of the time, place and purpose of such hearing: (a) by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the City; and (b) by mailing such notice by first class mail to the developer and to the owners of property contiguous to and directly across the street from the development area. Failure of delivery of such mail notice shall not invalidate the proceedings. The preliminary plan and the report of the Plan Review Board thereon, shall be on file in the office of the Clerk of Council during the twenty day period.

(Ord. 70-35. Passed 9-8-70; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1147.03 ACTION BY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AND COUNCIL.

The developer may, within ten days after the filing of the report of the Plan Review Board with the Clerk of Council, appeal to the Board of Zoning Appeals, in the manner provided in the rules and regulations of the Board, any failure of the Plan Review Board to recommend that an adjustment in the zoning regulations of the City as proposed in the preliminary plan be approved by Council. A copy of the notice of such appeal and a copy





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of the notice of hearing thereon shall forthwith be delivered to the Chairman of the Plan Review Board shall be permitted, through its designated representative, to participate as a party in such appeal. The public hearing before Council on the preliminary plan and the recommendation of the Board of Zoning Appeals with respect to such appeal shall be held following receipt by the Clerk of Council of the recommendation of the Board.

Following the public hearing, Council shall either approve, disapprove or modify the recommendation of the Board of Zoning Appeals, if any, and the preliminary plan. Council may affirm any report of the Plan Review Board or disapprove a favorable report of the Plan Review Board by a majority vote of its members. If Council reverses a report of the Plan Review Board recommending disapproval of a preliminary plan, it shall only do so by the affirmative vote of not less than five of its members.

(Ord. 70-35. Passed 9-8-70; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1147.04 DEVELOPER TO POST BOND.

Following approval by Council, the Clerk of Council shall notify the developer of such action, by registered or certified mail, and authorize him to proceed with the preparation of the final plan of a development area, in accordance with the procedures and criteria set forth in this chapter and any special conditions under which this authorization to proceed was granted.

Within fifteen days after mailing notice, unless the time is extended by Council, the developer shall post a surety bond with the Clerk of Council conditioned that the developer shall within one year, or such longer period as may be allowed by Council, commence construction of the development, and failing to do so, that the City shall be paid the principal of the bond as and for liquidated damages for failure to perform. The principal of such bond shall be determined according to the following scale:

Estimated Cost of

Development Amount of Bond

up to $ 500,000 $5,000

$500,000 to 1,000,000 10,000

Above $ 1,000,000 25,000

The estimated cost of the development is to be determined by the Chief Building Inspector or such other person as may be designated by Council.

In lieu of a surety bond, the developer may deposit a cash bond in like amount. The bond shall be released as soon as one half of the estimated cost of the development, as determined by the Chief Building Inspector, has been expended.

(Ord. 70 35. Passed 9 8 70; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1147.05 CHANGE IN ZONING MAP.

(a) Upon filing of such bond, the Clerk of Council shall cause a notation to be made on the Zone Map to reflect the area in a U2D District which is included in the preliminary plan and shall return the preliminary plan to the Plan Review Board with a report of the action of Council thereon. If the developer shall not complete and file a final plan of the development area or take out building permits or commence construction within the respective periods allowed, he shall forfeit his bond, the approval of the preliminary plan shall lapse and the notation of such approval shall be removed from the Zone Map.


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(b) Any land located in a U2D District which was, prior to its inclusion in such district, located in a U1 or U2 District shall, until approval of a preliminary plan and notation of such approval on the Zone Map, for a development area which includes such land and while a preliminary plan or final plan for such development area is in effect, be subject to all provisions of the Zoning Code, as heretofore or hereafter amended, with respect to U1 or U2 Districts, respectively.

(Ord. 70-35. Passed 9-8-70; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1147.06 FINAL PLAN OF A DEVELOPMENT AREA.

The developer of any parcel or parcels of land for which a preliminary plan has been approved by Council and who has posted the bond required by Section 1147.04, may submit a final plan of the development area to the Plan Review Board. The final plan of the development area shall contain and be accompanied by the following

(a) Proposed public and private street system, including detailed plans and specifications for all streets, sidewalks, storm and sanitary sewers, water mains, street illumination, and other utilities, shade trees and other important engineering considerations, in accordance with the Building Code and other codes of the City.

(b) Plat of the development area showing street rights of way, private and common land and easements in accordance with the requirements of all of the codes of the City, which shall be in form for recording.

(c) Plan of the area containing the accurate location of each existing structure to be retained, if any, and detailed plans and specifications for each proposed structure, relationship to street system including driveways, parking and loading areas, illumination facilities, methods of waste disposal, pedestrian walks, common land, landscaping and finished grades, all of which shall comply with the standards of the Building Code and other codes of the City.

(d) Drawings and plans for strictures or other means to prevent further erosion and for other lakefront developments.

(e) Detailed landscape plan for public and private lands within the development area.

(f) Final form of covenants running with the land, deed restrictions, including the use of common land, covenants, restrictions or easements to be recorded and covenants, if any, for maintenance.

(g) Estimated project cost including estimates for all public and private improvements.

(h) Construction schedule and land disposition program.

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(j) When the final plan of the development area provides for partial development of the area for which a preliminary plan has been approved, a final plan of the development area of the remainder of the area shall be submitted to permit evaluation of the development of the entire parcel.

(Ord. 70-35. Passed 9-8-70; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1147.07 CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL BY PLAN REVIEW BOARD.

If the Plan Review Board, after public hearing, finds that a proposed final plan of a development area is in accordance with and represents a detailed and precise expansion of the preliminary plan heretofore approved by Council, that it is in accordance with the design criteria and provisions of this section, which apply particularly to a final plan of a development area, and that it complies with all of the conditions which may have been imposed in the approval of the preliminary plan, the Plan Review Board shall approve such final plan of a development area and certify its approval to the Clerk of Council. It shall not require modification of a proposed final plan of a development area for reasons based on personal preference as to taste or choices of architectural style.

Before giving its final approval of any final plan of a development area the Plan Review Board may request such changes as it deems necessary to insure that the proposed development preserves and extends the charm and beauty existent in and inherent to the residential character of the City, to stabilize and improve property values, with the least possible burden on City services and facilities, which will result in the highest possible return to the City from tax revenues consistent with maintaining and improving the residential character of the City; and to provide the best economic and social advantages which can result from an orderly planned use of the development area.

(Ord. 70-35. Pass 9-8-70; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1147.08 PROGRESSIVE DEVELOPMENT.

A developer, having obtained final approval of any final plan of a development area, may accomplish the development in progressive stages as may be approved by the Plan Review Board.

(Ord. 70-35. Passed 9-8-70; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1147.09 BUILDING PERMITS.

If and when any proposed final plan of a development area for a U2D District has been approved, the Chief Building Inspector shall be so notified and he shall then issue the necessary building and other permits upon payment of the required fees.

(Ord. 70-35. Passed 9-8-70; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1147.10 AMENDMENTS TO PLANS.

(a) At any time after the approval of a preliminary plan, or a final plan, of a development area, the owner or owners may request an amendment, in which case the request for said amendment shall be filed with Council and acted upon by Council.





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(b) The proposed amendment shall then be subject to the same procedure and conditions of approval as the original application.

(Ord. 70-35. Passed 9-8-70; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1147.11 CONDITIONS FOR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.

No certificate of occupancy shall be issued for a multi family dwelling unit or business or professional office unit until each unit within the multi family dwelling or business or professional office is completed and ready for occupancy and the structures or other means for prevention of further lake shore erosion as shown in the final plan have been substantially completed, provided, that on the request of the holder of a building permit or the owners, the Chief Building Inspector may issue a temporary certificate of occupancy for such part of a multi family dwelling or business or professional office building in which the multi family or dwelling or office units are completed and ready for occupancy, subject to all requirements of the Building Code and subject to the following conditions:

(a) All structural work to be done on such multi family dwelling or business or professional office building shall have been completed and such multi family dwelling or business or professional office building shall have been completely enclosed.

(b) The permit holder or owner shall have submitted evidence satisfactory to the Engineer and the Chief Building Inspector that construction of the multi family dwelling is continuing and will be completed within a reasonable time, not to exceed 180 days after the issuance of such temporary certificate of occupancy; that the permit holder or owner is not in default of any contractual obligations pertaining to the development area; and that such construction is in accordance with the final plan of the development area. The 180 day maximum period for completion of construction may be extended for up to an additional ninety days by action of the Plan Review Board upon satisfactory proof that circumstances beyond the control of the permit holder or owner will prevent the completion of construction within such maximum period.

(c) The permit holder or owner shall have submitted to the Engineer and Chief Building Inspector for their approval a written statement which shall set forth a description of the work remaining to be done in the development area and shall describe the proposed methods of transportation and storing materials and equipment to and within the development area and within the multi family dwelling during the period of temporary occupancy.

(d) The Engineer and Chief Building Inspector shall be satisfied that such temporary occupancy of a part of the multi family dwelling will not jeopardize the safety of persons and property on the development site.









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(e) The Engineer and Chief Building Inspector shall have determined that construction of the structures or other means for prevention of further lakeshore erosion as shown in the final plan is substantially complete or that completion of such construction has been prevented due to seasonal or other conditions or other reasons satisfactory to the Engineer and Building Inspector preventing the completion of the same, but the Engineer and Chief Building Inspector shall be satisfied that such construction shall be completed in any event not less than 180 days following the issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy.

(f) A temporary certificate of occupancy issued under this section shall specify the number of units to be occupied, and no additional units shall be occupied until an additional temporary certificate or permanent certificate of occupancy shall have been issued pursuant to this section and pursuant to the Building Code. (Ord. 73 42. Passed 1 21 74; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1147.12 U2D DISTRICT USES.

(a) Main Uses Permitted. Multi family dwellings, business and professional offices, provided, however, that no building or structure shall be devoted to more than one main use.

(Ord. 73 42. Passed 1 21 74; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


(b) Accessory Uses Permitted.

(1) Gardens, fences, walls, pools, boat marinas and other recreation facilities on private and common land.

(2) Shops and service establishments intended primarily to serve the daily living needs of the occupants of the main use, such as food shop, florist, gift shop, newsstand, drugstore, beverage shop, restaurant, beauty and barber shop, laundry and dry cleaning agency, and branch bank. All such shops and service facilities shall be accessible only from within a multi family dwelling, and no advertising, sign or display of any kind shall be published or visible outside the multi family dwelling.


(c) Accessory Uses Required.

(1) Storage garages accessory to a multi family dwelling, which, if permitted, may include facilities for washing and polishing passenger vehicles, which facilities shall be accessible only from within a storage garage and no advertising, sign or display of any kind with respect thereto shall be published or visible outside the storage garage.

(2) Parking areas for the use of guests of the occupants of dwelling units.

(3) Building Service Facilities:

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B. Facilities shall be provided accessory to any multi family dwelling for commercial delivery and service vehicles within enclosed service areas separated from the pedestrian circulation in the development area and separated from garage areas.

(Ord. 70 35. Passed 9 8 70; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1147.13 AREA AND HEIGHT REGULATIONS.

The various area and height regulations of a planned development area in U2D District, are herein defined and scheduled as follows:

(a) Development Area. The minimum area to qualify as a planned development area is five acres, as shown by the deed or deeds to the included land.

(Ord. 70 35. Passed 9 8 70; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)

(b) Density. The average number of dwelling units or business or professional offices permitted per acre, and the ratio for fractions of an acre within the boundaries of a development area shall not be more than thirty dwelling units or offices per acre; provided, however, that the ratio of the maximum of gross floor area for a building devoted to a main use of business or professional offices shall not exceed seventy five square feet of gross floor area in such building for each 100 square feet of gross land area.

(Ord. 73 70. Passed 3 4 74; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)

(c) Floor Area per Dwelling Unit. The minimum required net floor area for each multi family dwelling unit shall be computed as the sum of all the floor areas measured from the interior face of exterior walls and the interior face of party walls and of all other interior walls separating the unit from other spaces within the building, including one half the floor area of balconies. Excluded are public areas, building service areas, garages, storage and basement areas. The minimum areas required for each multi family dwelling unit are as follows:

Efficiency unit 420 sq. ft.

One bedroom unit 660

Two bedroom unit 850

Three bedroom unit 1,100

(d) Parking and Garage Areas. The minimum area within a storage garage required and assigned to each parking space shall not be less than 180 square feet of floor area exclusive of all circulation space.

(e) Land Coverage. For the purpose of computing land coverage, a garage at ground level shall be included but garage roofs below grade, if landscaped or developed as a terrace or with similar landscape treatment, may be excluded, or such roofs may be used for outdoor parking purposes. Land coverage by buildings shall not exceed one third of the development area. Not less than one third of the development area shall be devoted to permanent landscaping.

(f) Maximum Height. No building in a development area shall be more than twenty stories or 200 feet in height, whichever is greater.

(Ord. 70 35. Passed 9 8 70; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)




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1147.14 LAND PLANNING CRITERIA FOR DEVELOPMENT AREAS FOR MULTI FAMILY DWELLINGS.

The following criteria shall control the planning, development and use of multi family dwellings in a development area:

(a) Development Area and Density. A development area of not less than five acres may be developed with multi family dwellings or business and professional offices. The multi family dwellings or business and professional offices need not be distributed at a uniform height or density throughout the development areas, but the number of units included within the development area shall not exceed thirty dwelling units or business and professional offices per acre and the ratio of maximum of gross floor area to gross land area shall not be in excess of that ratio provided in Section 1147.13(b).

(Ord. 73 70. Passed 3 4 74; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)

(b) Landscape Plan and Appearance. Multi family dwellings or business and professional offices shall be located so as to take advantage of the topography, water, natural features and superior views of the shoreline existing in the development area and shall be designed and arranged so that the distance between buildings and the various parts thereof and between buildings and the boundaries of the development area will enhance the privacy, use and enjoyment of the maximum number of units within the buildings. Any plan for the construction and maintenance of multi family dwelling units or business and professional offices shall provide for retention of the natural terrain and vegetation to the extent consistent with the plan of development and shall include a program for quickly recreating the landscape environment of the City. Services of all utilities in a development area, in which multi family dwellings or business and professional offices are located, shall be installed entirely underground and in compliance with the Building Code.

(Ord. 73 42. Passed 1 21 74; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)

(c) Minimum Distance Between Buildings. The minimum distance between any two multi family dwellings or parts thereof in a development area will vary according to the length and height of buildings. Such minimum distance shall be as determined by the formula:

Minimum Distance = LA + LB + HA + HB

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the elements of the formula being defined as follows:

Minimum distance means the required minimum horizontal distance between any wall of building A and the nearest wall of building B or the vertical prolongation of either.

LA means the total length of building A which, for the purposes of the formula, is defined as the length of the portion or portions of any wall or walls of building A from which lines drawn perpendicular to the face of such wall or walls will intersect any wall of building B.





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LB means the total length of building B which, for the purposes of the formula, is defined as the length of the portion or portions of any wall or walls of building B from which lines drawn perpendicular to the face of such wall or walls will intersect any wall of building A.

Where no line drawn perpendicular from the face of any wall of one building will intersect the face of any wall of another building, the required minimum horizontal distance between such buildings shall be one half the combined height of the two buildings.

HA means the height of building A. HB means the height of building B.

(d) Minimum Setback Distance from Lake Shore Boulevard. The minimum distance between any portion of a multi family dwelling or parts thereof and the lot line abutting on Lake Shore Boulevard shall be not less than 125 feet or the distance as determined by the following formula, whichever is the greater:

Minimum Setback Distance = H x W + 3 (W 60)

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H representing the height of the building and W representing the total width of the building which, for the purposes of the formula, is the width of that portion or portions of any wall or walls of the building from which lines drawn perpendicular to such wall will intersect the lot line abutting on Lake Shore Boulevard.

(Ord. 70 35. Passed 9 8 70; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)

(e) Minimum Side Yards and Rear Yards. The minimum distance between any portion of a multi family dwelling or parts thereof or business and professional offices or parts thereof and any side or rear lot line shall be not less than fifty feet; provided that no multi family dwelling or business and professional office shall be constructed with the face of any of its walls nearer than 150 feet from the boundary line between the development area in which the multi family dwelling or business and professional office is constructed and a lot or parcel of land included in a U1 or U2 District.

(Ord. 73 42. Passed 1 21 74; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)

(f) Circulation System. Each multi family dwelling shall be served by a local drive connecting on to a major street at locations where the traffic can be effectively controlled. Access for occupants and visitors shall be provided near the entrance or entrances and elevator halls of the building.

(g) Storage Garages and Parking Areas. Storage garages shall be located underground and designed so that the roof shall be covered and planted with trees, shrubs or ground cover; except a roof slab may be incorporated into paved terraces, pool areas or outdoor parking. Garage walls shall not be exposed unless they are a part of the approved landscape design. Parking in open areas shall be provided with walkways connecting the parking area with the multi family dwelling, islands for trees and other landscape planting.






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(h) Minimum Distance of Outside Accessory Uses.

Minimum Distance

From Side or

From Main Building Rear Lot Lines

(in feet) (in feet)

Accessory Use

Parking areas 20 15

Unattached buildings 20 30

Underground parking facilities   5

Walks for use by occupants and the 15 10

public

Recreation areas (used for active 30 15

play, as e.g., tennis courts)

Outdoor swimming pools   50

(i) Occupancy of Dwelling Units. Not more than two adults shall occupy any one bedroom apartment in a development area.

(j) Lighting of Parking Areas and Beaches. Outdoor parking areas shall be illuminated with illumination facilities and fixtures so designed and located that light sources are shielded from adjoining residential districts, buildings and streets without excessive brightness or glare to pedestrians or drivers, and limited to heights of not more than twelve feet. When determined by the Director of Public Safety to be necessary for the protection of persons and to prevent improper or unauthorized use of such areas, beach and lakefront areas shall be illuminated with illumination facilities and fixtures so located that light sources are shielded from residences and buildings.

(Ord. 70 35. Passed 9 8 70; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)

(k) Parking Facilities. Off street parking shall be provided in a development area at the rate of three spaces per dwelling unit, at least one third of which shall be enclosed. No permit shall be issued for the erection or alteration of a building in a development area for business or professional offices; unless there shall be filed with the application for such permit plans to the extent necessary and other data showing that there is or will be provided space sufficient for off street parking of motor vehicles of the employees, patrons, licensees, clients, guests, tenants or other occupants or users of the business and professional offices and at least one third of the spaces for such off street parking shall be enclosed and such plans or data shall also show and make provision for off street loading and unloading. Outdoor parking areas shall not be placed in front of the required setback lines, shall be screened with plantings or with such permanent structures as may be required to shield light sources within the parking areas from adjoining dwelling structures and shall be hard surfaced and adequately drained in such manner as to prevent runoff of water over adjoining land.

(Ord. 92 36. Passed 6 16 92; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)





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(l) Area for Passenger Pick up and Discharge. Each multi family building shall be provided with an area immediately adjacent to or connected by a covered walkway with the entrance for the purpose of picking up and discharging passengers. Such area shall be so designed and located as not to interfere with the movement of traffic or access to parking areas.

(m) Fire Access. No obstruction or parking shall be permitted within a band of twenty feet surrounding any building above grade in order to accommodate hook and ladder apparatus; provided, that driveways are not by this provision prohibited from such area.

(Ord. 70 35. Passed 9 8 70; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)

(n) Elevators. At least one elevator serving each floor of a multi family dwelling or business or professional office building shall be of such size and design as to provide access to and to accommodate a six foot stretcher in a horizontal position and the bearers of the stretcher.

(Ord. 73 42. Passed 1 21 74; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)
































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CHAPTER 1149

U3 Apartment House District


1149.01 Prohibited uses.


1149.02 Accessory uses in residence districts.

CROSS REFERENCES

Exceptions and nonconforming uses   see P. & Z. Ch. 1161

Height districts   see P. & Z. 1163.01, 1163.02

Licensing multiple dwellings   see BLDG. Ch. 1333




1149.01 PROHIBITED USES.

In a Class U3 District no building or premises shall be used, and no building shall be erected which is arranged, intended or designed to be used for a Class U4, U5, U6, U7 or U8 use. In a Class U3 District no building or premises shall be used, and no building shall be erected which is arranged, intended or designed to be used except for a Class U1, U2 or U3 use.

(Ord. 4. Passed 4 7 24; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1149.02 ACCESSORY USES IN RESIDENCE DISTRICTS.

An accessory use customarily incident to a Class U1, U2 or U3 use shall also be permitted in respectively, a Class U1, U2 or U3 District, provided such accessory use is located upon the same lot with the building or use to which it is accessory. In a Class U3 District a private garage permitted as an accessory use shall not provide storage for more than one motor vehicle for each 625 square feet of the lot area. A billboard, signboard or advertising sign shall in no case be permitted as an accessory use. The placing of a "for sale" or "for rent" sign shall, however, be permitted as an accessory use. In a Class U3 District a private driveway or walk used for access to a Class U4 or U5 use shall in no case be permitted as an accessory use. A store, trade or business shall not be permitted as an accessory use except that the office of a physician or surgeon may be located in the dwelling or apartment used by such physician or surgeon, as his private residence, and except that any person carrying on a customary home occupation, may do so in a dwelling or apartment used by him as his private residence, provided no persons other than members of his own household are employed in such occupation, and no window display or signboard is used to advertise such occupation. In a dwelling or apartment occupied as a private residence, one or more rooms may be rented or table board furnished provided no window display or signboard is used to advertise such use. In a U3 District a restaurant or public dining room may be located in a hotel or apartment house as an accessory use. (Ord. 4. Passed 4 7 24; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)






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CHAPTER 1151

U3A Shopping Center District


1151.01 Prohibited uses.

1151.02 Permitted retail businesses.

1151.03 Area restrictions.

1151.04 Height restrictions.

1151.05 Parking and traffic patterns.

1151.051 Parking and traffic offenses; enforcement and penalty.


1151.06 Construction; signs; storage of trash.

1151.07 Plan approval; building permits.

1151.08 Permanent structures required; exceptions.

CROSS REFERENCES

Shopping center defined   see P. & Z. 1133.14

Boundaries on Zone Map   see P. & Z. 1135.01

Exceptions and nonconforming uses   see P. & Z. Ch. 1161

Height districts   see P. & Z. 1163.01, 1163.02

Setbacks and landscaping in U3A Districts   see P. & Z. 1163.11




1151.01 PROHIBITED USES.

In a Class U3A District no building or premises shall be used and no building shall be erected which is arranged, intended or designed to be used for a Class U4, US, U6, U7, U8 or U8A use. In a Class U3A District no building or premises shall be used and no building shall be erected which is arranged, intended or designed to be used except for a Class U1, U2, U3 or U3A use. In a Class U3A District buildings shall be permitted which are arranged, intended and designed for community center purposes, such as, but not limited to, meetings of the general public or of organizations, displays, performances, and educational and recreational purposes.

(Ord. 66 18. Passed 7 21 66; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1151.02 PERMITTED RETAIL BUSINESSES.

(a) The retail businesses permitted in a shopping center may constitute only the type or types of retail business or service listed in subsections (1) through (4); provided, however, that other types of retail businesses may be permitted in accordance with the provisions of subsection (4).

(1) Grocery stores, including fruit, vegetable, meat, dairy products and baked goods.

(2) Drug stores.

(3) Restaurants and other eating places.

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(6) Shops for custom work or the making of articles to be sold only at retail on the premises; dressmaking, tailoring, pressing and dry cleaning shops using only nonexplosive and noninflammable solvents. No such shops shall engage more than five persons and no work shall be done on the premises for retail outlets elsewhere.

(7) Hardware stores.

(8) Paint stores.

(9) Wallpaper stores.

(10) Furniture and household appliance stores.

(11) Newsstands.

(12) Book and stationery stores.

(13) lower shops.

(14) Variety and gift shops.

(15) Barber and beauty shops.

(16) Banks.

(17) Business and professional offices.

(18) Businesses combining any two or more of the businesses listed in (1) through (17) hereof.

(19) Bowling alleys.

(20) Indoor motion picture theater.

(21) A business, or a combination of businesses as and to the extent permitted by subsection (r) hereof, similar in type to those herein above listed and also similar to the above in business hours, in number of persons employed, in number of persons or vehicles attracted to the premises and in effects upon adjoining residential areas, as will, in the judgment of the Board of Zoning Appeals, rendered after public notice and hearing, substantially serve the public convenience and welfare and not substantially and permanently injure the appropriate use of neighboring property.


(b) A shopping center district is intended to secure in such grouping of buildings traffic safety through provision for proper traffic routing and car parking, freedom from traffic congestion on public streets through provision for off street parking and off street loading and unloading, and protection of the residential character of adjoining and nearby areas through provision for adequate and suitably treated open spaces at U3A District boundaries adjacent to residential areas.

(Ord. 66-18. Passed 7-21-66; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1151.03 AREA RESTRICTIONS.

In a Class U3A District, no building shall be erected or altered if, as a result of such erection or alteration, the aggregate ground area covered by all buildings within such district would exceed twenty five percent (25%) of the total ground area of such District. (Ord. 81 31. Passed 8 4 81; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)





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1151.04 HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS.

In a Class U3A District no building shall be erected to a height in excess of twenty eight feet, subject to the height district exceptions contained in Section 1163.02. (Ord. 81 31. Passed 8 4 81; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1151.05 PARKING AND TRAFFIC PATTERNS.

No permit shall be issued for the erection or alteration of a building in a Class U3A District unless there shall be filed with the application for such permit, plans to the extent necessary and other data clearly showing that there is or shall be provided space sufficient in extent for off street parking of motor vehicles of the employees, patrons, licensees, clients, guests, tenants or other occupants or users thereof, and for off street loading and unloading. For the purposes of this section, off street parking space and loading and unloading space shall be such space as is entirely off the right of way of any public street.

In a U3A District there shall be provided off street parking space and loading and unloading space on or adjoining the premises within such District sufficient in capacity to provide three square feet of parking space and loading and unloading space for each one square foot of floor space on the ground floor of all buildings within such District, or on any floor above the ground floor, except that where the proposed use is for conducting a bingo game, there shall be one parking place for each two seats in the structure in addition to the other parking spaces provided for herein, unless the Board of Zoning Appeals, upon which power and jurisdiction for such purpose are hereby conferred, shall, upon application made to it by the person applying for such permit, find and determine that a lesser area shall be sufficient to provide parking, loading and unloading space adequate for the public health and safety, having regard to the use made of the premises and the availability of other areas for parking, loading and unloading.

Adequate access driveways to parking spaces and loading and unloading spaces shall be provided and shall have a concrete apron no less than fifty feet from the curb line, and shall be kept open and unobstructed. All parking spaces, loading and unloading spaces, and the driveways leading thereto shall be smoothly graded with a blacktop or concrete surface, and adequately drained, and shall be constructed in such a manner so that the surface water shall not discharge over or onto public sidewalks or streets or onto other premises. The lighting for such spaces and driveways shall be reflected away from adjacent residence areas.

No permit shall be issued for the erection or alteration of a building in a Class U3A District unless, prior thereto, a diagram of locations of the places of ingress to and egress from such District shall have been submitted to the Police Division and Safety Department, and such Department shall, through the Director of Public Safety, have determined that the locations of such places of ingress and egress shall not unreasonably interfere with the flow of vehicular traffic, or endanger the safety of pedestrians and other passengers traveling, on or about the streets and highways adjoining such District. There shall be permitted no public use of any such building unless such places of ingress and egress from time to time constructed conform to the locations thereof so approved.

(Ord. 92 72. Passed 5 18 93; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)




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1151.051 PARKING AND TRAFFIC OFFENSES; ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTY.

(a) Parking and Traffic Offenses.

(1) Obedience to order of police officer. No person shall refuse or fail to comply with any order, signal or direction of any member of the Police Department or Fire Department given or made in connection with the control of traffic or pedestrians.

(2) Obedience to pedestrians and vehicular traffic control devices. No operator of a vehicle and no pedestrian shall disobey the instructions of any traffic control device placed in accordance with this section, unless otherwise directed by a police officer.

(3) Speed restrictions.

A. No operator of a vehicle shall operate the same at a speed exceeding fifteen miles per hour.

B. No person shall operate a vehicle at a speed greater than or less than is reasonable or proper, having due regard to the traffic conditions, surface conditions and other conditions.

C. No person shall operate a vehicle at a greater speed than will permit him to bring it to a stop within the assured clear distance ahead.

(4) Overtaking another vehicle. No person operating a vehicle shall overtake or pass another vehicle proceeding in the same direction unless the other vehicle has come to a stop other than in obedience to a traffic control device.

(5) Driving Under the Influence.

A. No person shall operate any vehicle within this Municipality if any of the following apply:

1. The person is under the influence of alcohol, a drug of abuse, or alcohol and a drug of abuse.

2. The person has a concentration of 0.10% or more but less than 0.17% by weight of alcohol in the person's blood.

3. The person has a concentration of 0.10 grams or more but less than 0.17 grams by weight of alcohol per 210 liters of the person's breath.

4. The person has a concentration of 0.14 grams or more but less than 0.238 grams by weight of alcohol per 100 milliliters of the person's urine.

5. The person has a concentration of 0.17% or more by weight of alcohol in the person's blood.

6. The person has a concentration of 0.17 grams or more by weight of alcohol per 210 liters of the person's breath.

7. The person has a concentration of 0.238 grams or more by weight of alcohol per 100 milliliters of the person's urine.






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B. The provisions of Section 333.01(c) of the Codified Ordinances relating to "Evidence; Tests; Immunity" are incorporated herein by reference.

(6) Reckless driving. No person shall operate a vehicle without due regard for the safety and rights of pedestrians and drivers and occupants of other vehicles, so as to endanger the life, limb or property of any person.

(7) Right-of-way.

A. The operator of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way at a stop sign to all vehicles not obliged to stop, and shall yield the right-of-way at an intersection or at a place where lines of traffic cross, to a vehicle approaching from the right in the absence of a stop sign, except that vehicles proceeding from parking areas into traffic lanes shall yield the right-of-way to vehicles in such lanes.

B. Pedestrians shall have the right-of-way at all times and at all places.

C. The operator of a motor vehicle proceeding to leave a parking space shall yield the right-of-way to all other vehicles being operated in a lawful manner.

(8) Duty to stop after accident. In case of accident to or collision with persons or property within a shopping center, including buildings and traffic control devices, due to the driving or operation of any vehicle, the person so operating such vehicle having knowledge of such accident or collision shall stop and upon the request of an injured person or any other person, give such person his name and address, the name and address of the owner of such vehicle and the registered number of such vehicle. The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in damage to property shall immediately stop and take reasonable steps to locate and notify the owner or person in charge of such property, of such accident or collision, and give his name and address, the name and address of the owner of such vehicle and the registration number of such vehicle; in the event the owner or person in charge of such property cannot be located after reasonable steps, the driver of such vehicle, within twenty four hours after such accident, shall give the Chief of Police the same information required to be given to the owner or person in charge of such property. together with the location of the accident and description of the damage. The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in damage to a traffic control device shall forthwith notify the Chief of Police of such accident.

(9) Unattended motor vehicle. No person driving or in charge of a vehicle shall permit it to stand unattended without stopping the engine, removing the key from the ignition and effectively setting the brake.









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(10) Parking.

A. No person operating a motor vehicle shall stop, stand or park such vehicle immediately in front of or at the rear of any building, except while loading or unloading passengers or parcels, in which event such motor vehicle shall be parked parallel to the building line or curb, except trucks or semi trailers loading or unloading at the rear of a building. Except as herein provided, no person shall park a vehicle in any place other than those places designated as parking places by markers, signs, lines or stripes.

B. No person shall park a motor vehicle within ten feet of a fire hydrant.

C. No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle on or across a crosswalk or sidewalk, within twenty feet of a crosswalk, within twenty feet of a stop sign or other traffic control device located at the side of the portion of a shopping center traversed by vehicles, or within ten feet of a doorway or other access or entrance to the rear of a building except a vehicle loading or unloading. The Chief of Police is empowered and authorized to designate or approve the marking of no parking areas prescribed by this section by signs or painted lines or curbs.

D. No person who is not handicapped, or operating a motor vehicle to transport a handicapped person, shall stop, stand or park by any motor vehicle at parking locations which are designated for handicapped persons. "Handicapped person" means any person who has lost the use of one or both legs or one or both arms, who is blind, deaf or so severely handicapped as to be unable to move about without the aid of crutches or a wheelchair, or whose mobility is restricted by a permanent cardiovascular, pulmonary or other handicapped condition.


(b) Establishment of Traffic Control Devices. The Chief of Police is hereby empowered and authorized to designate or approve the erection of stop signs at such locations in a shopping center as he deems necessary or desirable for the safe and efficient movement of vehicles and pedestrians. The Chief of Police is empowered and authorized to designate or approve the placing of appropriate devices, lines or marks upon the roadways, parking areas and sidewalks to indicate crosswalks, walkways and safety islands at such places in a shopping center as he deems necessary for the safe and efficient movement of pedestrians.


(c) Existing Traffic Control Devices. Any existing traffic control devices in a shopping center on the effective date of this section are hereby as effective as those traffic control devices, which may hereafter be designated or approved by Chief of Police as herein provided.







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(d) Administration. It shall be the duty of the Police Department to enforce the provisions of this section. The Chief of Police shall assign such officers and members of the Police Department as he may determine necessary to the duty of enforcing the provisions of this section. In the event of fire or other emergency, members of the Fire Department may direct traffic and otherwise assist the Police Department, notwithstanding any other provisions of this section.


(e) Definitions. The term "shopping center" as used in this chapter, means a group of contiguous retail stores with immediately adjoining off street parking for automobiles.


(f) Penalty. Any person violating any provision of this section shall be subject to the following penalties:

(1) For violating any provision of subsections (a)(1), (2), (3), (4), (7), (9) or (10) hereof, such person shall be fined not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00).

(2) For violating any provision of subsections (a)(5), (6) or (8) hereof, such person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree and subject to the imposition of a maximum one thousand dollar ($1,000) fine, six months imprisonment, or both.

(Ord. 85 20. Passed 4 16 85; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1151.06 CONSTRUCTION; SIGNS; STORAGE OF TRASH.

Each building in a Class U3A District shall be architecturally similar in design and of brick or stone construction on all sides thereof. No animated signs may be erected on buildings in a Class U3A District, and all signs shall be erected only upon the approval of their design and construction by the Chief Building Inspector. There shall be no outside storage of trash, garbage or refuse of any nature in a U3A District.

(Ord. 81 31. Passed 8 4 81; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1151.07 PLAN APPROVAL; BUILDING PERMITS.

When the Plan Review Board has found that the preliminary plans and other data for a project under this chapter comply with the requirements and standards of this Zoning Code and other provisions of these codified ordinance, it shall approve such preliminary plans. Final plans of the project shall also be submitted to and approved by the Plan Review Board before any construction is started if it finds that they meet the requirements and standards of this upon payment of the standard fees therefor when he is satisfied that the final construction plans are in substantial conformity with the final plans approved by the Plan Review Board.

(Ord. 81-31. Passed 8-4-81; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)








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1151.08 PERMANENT STRUCTURES REQUIRED; EXCEPTIONS.

In a U3A District no building or premises, parking lot or garage or portion thereof shall be used by any vendor of goods, wares, merchandise or services for the conduct of such vendors business unless the same is conducted in or on the premises of a permanent building or structure licensed by the City for that purpose. However, the Chief Building Inspector may recommend the issuance of a temporary permit authorizing business or fund raising activities to be conducted within the areas normally designated for vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic and/or vehicular parking. Such permission shall not exceed three weeks and shall be upon such other terms and conditions as the Building Inspector may require. The permission and accompanying terms and conditions shall be confirmed by Council before becoming effective. Council may modify the permission and/or accompanying terms and conditions after review and prior to its confirmation.

(Ord. 89 10. Passed 6 20 89; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


































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CHAPTER 1153

U3B Small Coordinated Group Retail Store District


1153.01 Permitted uses.

1153.02 Setback lines.

1153.03 Area restrictions.

1153.04 Height restrictions.

1153.05 Parking and traffic patterns.

1153.051 Parking and traffic offenses; enforcement and penalty.


1153.06 Sidewalks and landscaping.

1153.07 Construction; signs; storage of trash.

1153.08 Plan approval; building permits.

1153.09 Permanent structures required; exceptions.

CROSS REFERENCES

Boundaries on Zone Map  see P. & Z. 1135.01

Exceptions and nonconforming uses   see P. & Z. Ch. 1161

Height districts   see P. & Z. 1163.01, 1163.02




1153.01 PERMITTED USES.

(a) The Class U3B District is designed to permit use of the property so classified for a coordinated group of retail stores, less in number than a shopping center, but nevertheless, consisting of a building or buildings, architecturally similar in design and set back in a substantially uniform manner from Lake Shore Boulevard, wherein retail business and services of the following types shall be permitted excluding, however, alcoholic beverages sold by the glass or for consumption on the premises.

(1) Grocery stores, and stores where fruits and vegetables, meats, dairy products or baked goods are sold.

(2) Drug stores.

(3) Restaurants, except drive in eating places.

(4) Wearing apparel stores and shoe repair shops.

(5) Shops for custom work or the making of articles to be sold only at retail on the premises, dressmaking, tailoring, pressing and dry cleaning shops using only nonexplosive and noninflammable solvents. No such shops shall engage more than five persons and no work shall be done on the premises for retail outlets elsewhere.

(6) Hardware, paint, wallpaper, furniture and household appliance stores.

(7) Newsstands, book and stationery stores, flower shops, variety and gift shops.

(8) Barber and beauty shops.

(9) Banks, business and professional offices.

(10) Parking of motor vehicles of the employees, patrons, licensees, clients, guests, tenants or other occupants or users of the shopping center district or the business and services conducted and furnished therein.




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(11) Any other store, shop or service similar to the ones herein listed in type of goods or service, in business hours, in number of persons employed, in number of persons or vehicles attracted to the premises and in effects upon adjoining residential areas, as will, in the judgment of the Board of Zoning Appeals, rendered after public notice and hearing, substantially serve the public convenience and welfare and will not substantially and permanently injure the appropriate use of neighboring property.


(b) In Class U3B Districts, no building or premises shall be used, and no building shall be erected which is arranged, intended or designed to be used for a Class U2A, U4, U5, U6, U7, U8 or U8A use. In a Class U3B District, no building or premises shall be used and no building shall be erected which is arranged, intended or designed to be used except for a Class U1, U2, U3, or U3B use, but only if such use is otherwise permitted by this Zoning Code.

(Ord. 59-115. Passed 4-6-60; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1153.02 SETBACK LINES.

Within such Class U3B District no building shall be located less than 145 feet from the street line of Lake Shore Boulevard or East 308th Street, less than fifty feet from the street line of Bayridge Boulevard, or less than forty five feet from the rear property line or thirty feet from any other property line of the premises included in such district; provided, however, that a canopy may project beyond any such building for a distance not to exceed fifteen feet, and that belt courses, cornices or other ornamental features may likewise project beyond any such building for a distance not to exceed four inches.

(Ord. 59 115. Passed 4 6 60; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1153.03 AREA RESTRICTIONS.

In a Class U3B District, no building shall be erected or altered if, as a result of such erection or alteration, the aggregate ground area covered by all buildings within such district would exceed twenty five percent of the total ground area of such district.

(Ord. 59 115. Passed 4 6 60; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1153.04 HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS.

In a Class U3B District no building shall be erected to a height in excess of twenty eight feet, subject to the height district exceptions contained in Section 1163.02. (Ord. 59 115. Passed 4 6 60; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1153.05 PARKING AND TRAFFIC PATTERNS.

No permit shall be issued for the erection or alteration of a building in a Class U3B District unless there shall be filed with the application for such permit plans to the extent necessary and other data clearly showing that there is or will be provided space sufficient in extent for off street parking of motor vehicles of the employees, patrons, licensees,





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clients, guests, tenants or other occupants or users thereof, and for off street loading and unloading. For the purposes of this section, off street parking space and loading and unloading space shall be such space as is entirely off the right of way of any public street.

In a U3B District there shall be provided off street parking space and loading and unloading space on or adjoining the premises within such district sufficient in capacity to provide three square feet of parking space and loading and unloading space for each one square foot of floor space on the ground floor of all buildings within such district, or any floor above the ground floor, except that where the proposed use is for conducting a bingo game, there shall be one parking space for each two seats in addition to the other parking spaces provided for herein, unless the Board of Zoning Appeals, upon which power and jurisdiction for such purpose are hereby conferred, shall, upon application made to it by the person applying for such permit, find and determine that a lesser area will be sufficient to provide parking, loading and unloading space adequate for the public health and safety, having regard to the use made of the premises and the availability of other areas for parking, loading and unloading.

Adequate access driveways to parking spaces and loading and unloading spaces shall be provided and shall have a concrete apron no less than fifty feet from the curb line, and shall be kept open and unobstructed. All parking spaces, loading and unloading spaces, and the driveways leading thereto shall be smoothly graded with a blacktop or concrete surface. and adequately drained, and shall be constructed in such a manner so that the surface water shall not discharge over or onto public sidewalks or streets or onto other premises. The lighting for such spaces and driveways shall be reflected away from adjacent residence areas.

No permit shall be issued for the erection or alteration of a building in a Class U3B District unless, prior thereto, a diagram of locations of the placer, of ingress to and egress from such district shall have been submitted to the Police Division and Safety Department, and such Department shall, through the Director of Public Safety, have determined that the locations of such places of ingress and egress shall not unreasonably interfere with the flow of vehicular traffic, or endanger the safety of pedestrians and other passengers traveling, on or about the streets and highways adjoining such district. There shall be permitted no public use of any such building unless such places of ingress and egress from time to time constructed conform to the locations thereof so approved.

(Ord. 92 72. Passed 5 18 93; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1153.051 PARKING AND TRAFFIC OFFENSES; ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTY.

(a) Parking and Traffic Offenses.

(1) Obedience to order of Police officer. No person shall refuse or fail to comply with any order, signal or direction of any member of the Police Department or Fire Department given or made in connection with the control of traffic or pedestrians.






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(2) Obedience to pedestrian and vehicular traffic control devices. No operator of a vehicle and no pedestrian shall disobey the instructions of any traffic control device placed in accordance with this section, unless otherwise directed by a police officer.

(3) Speed restrictions.

A. No operator of a vehicle shall operate the same at a speed exceeding fifteen miles per hour.

B. No person shall operate a vehicle at a speed greater than or less than is reasonable or proper, having due regard to the traffic conditions, surface conditions and other conditions.

C. No person shall operate a vehicle at a greater speed than will permit him to bring it to a stop within the assured clear distance ahead.

(4) Overtaking another vehicle. No person operating a vehicle shall overtake or pass another vehicle proceeding in the same direction unless the other vehicle has come to a stop other than in obedience to a traffic control device.

(5) Driving Under the Influence.

A. No person shall operate any vehicle within this Municipality if any of the following apply:

1. The person is under the influence of alcohol, a drug of abuse, or alcohol and a drug of abuse.

2. The person has a concentration of 0.10% or more but less than 0.17% by weight of alcohol in the person's blood.

3. The person has a concentration of 0.10 grams or more but less than 0.17 grams by weight of alcohol per 210 liters of the person's breath.

4. The person has a concentration of 0.14 grams or more but less than 0.238 grams by weight of alcohol per 100 milliliters of the person's urine.

5. The person has a concentration of 0.17% or more by weight of alcohol in the person's blood.

6. The person has a concentration of 0.17 grams or more by weight of alcohol per 210 liters of the person's breath.

7. The person has a concentration of 0.238 grams or more by weight of alcohol per 100 milliliters of the person's urine.

B. The provisions of Section 333.01(c) of the Codified Ordinances, relating to "Evidence; Tests; Immunity" are incorporated herein by reference.

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(7) Right-of-way.

A. The operator of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way at a stop sign to all vehicles not obliged to stop, and shall yield the right-of-way at an intersection or at a place where lines of traffic cross, to a vehicle approaching from the right in the absence of a stop sign, except that vehicles proceeding from parking areas into traffic lanes shall yield the right of way to vehicles in such lanes.

B. Pedestrians shall have the right of way at all times and at all places.

C. The operator of a motor vehicle proceeding to leave a parking space shall yield the right-of-way to all other vehicles being operated in a lawful manner.

(8) Duty to stop after accident. In case of accident to or collision with persons or property within a shopping center, including buildings and traffic control devices, due to the driving or operation of any vehicle, the person so operating such vehicle having knowledge of such accident or collision shall stop and upon the request of an injured person or any other person, give such person his name and address, the name and address of the owner of such vehicle and the registered number of such vehicle. The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in damage to property shall immediately stop and take reasonable steps to locate and notify the owner or person in charge of such property, of such accident or collision, and give his name and address, the name and address of the owner of such vehicle and the registration number of such vehicle; in the event the owner or person in charge of such property cannot be located after reasonable steps, the driver of such vehicle, within twenty four hours after such accident, shall give the Chief of Police the same information required to be given to the owner or person in charge of such property, together with the location of the accident and description of the damage. The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in damage to a traffic control device shall forthwith notify the Chief of Police of such accident.

(9) Unattended motor vehicle. No person driving or in charge of a vehicle shall permit it to stand unattended without stopping the engine, removing the key from the ignition and effectively setting the brake.

(10) Parking.

A. No person operating a motor vehicle shall stop, stand or park such vehicle immediately in front of or at the rear of any building, except while loading or unloading passengers or parcels, in which event such motor vehicle shall be parked parallel to the building line or curb, except trucks or semi trailers loading or unloading at the rear of a building. Except as herein provided, no person shall park a vehicle in any place other than those places designated as parking places by markers, signs, lines or stripes.





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B. No person shall park a motor vehicle within ten feet of a fire hydrant.

C. No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle on or across a crosswalk or sidewalk, within twenty feet of a crosswalk, within twenty feet of a stop sign or other traffic control device located at the side of the portion of a shopping center traversed by vehicles, or within ten feet of a doorway or other access or entrance to the rear of a building except a vehicle loading or unloading. The Chief of Police is empowered and authorized to designate or approve the marking of no parking areas prescribed by this section by signs or painted lines or curbs.

D. No person who is not handicapped, or operating a motor vehicle to transport a handicapped person, shall stop, stand or park by any motor vehicle at parking locations which are designated for handicapped persons. "Handicapped person" means any person who has lost the use of one or both legs or one or both arms, who is blind, deaf or so severely handicapped as to be unable to move about without the aid of crutches or a wheelchair, or whose mobility is restricted by a permanent cardiovascular, pulmonary or other handicapped condition.


(b) Establishment of Traffic Control Devices. The Chief of Police is hereby empowered and authorized to designate or approve the erection of stop signs at such locations in a shopping center as he deems necessary or desirable for the safe and efficient movement of vehicles and pedestrians. The Chief of Police is empowered and authorized to designate or approve the placing of appropriate devices, lines or marks upon the roadways, parking areas and sidewalks to indicate crosswalks, walkways and safety islands at such places in a shopping center as he deems necessary for the safe and efficient movement of pedestrians.


(c) Existing Traffic Control Devices. Any existing traffic control devices in a shopping center on the effective date of this section are hereby as effective as those traffic control devices, which may hereafter be designated or approved by the Chief of Police as herein provided.


(d) Administration. It shall be the duty of the Police Department to enforce the provisions of this section. The Chief of Police shall assign such officers and members of the Police Department as he may determine necessary to the duty of enforcing the provisions of this section. In the event of fire or other emergency, members of the Fire Department may direct traffic and otherwise assist the Police Department, notwithstanding any other provisions of this section.


(e) Definitions. The term "shopping center" as used in this chapter means a group of contiguous retail stores with immediately adjoining off street parking for automobiles.






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(f) Penalty. Any person violating any provision of this section shall be subject to the following penalties:

(1) For violating any provision of subsections (a)(1), (2), (3), (4), (7), (9) or (10) hereof, such person shall be fined not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00).

(2) For violating any provision of subsections (a)(5), (6) or (8) hereof, such person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree and subject to the imposition of a maximum one thousand dollars ($1,000) fine, six months imprisonment or both.

(Ord. 85 21. Passed 4 16 85; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1153.06 SIDEWALKS AND LANDSCAPING.

(a) There shall be constructed a concrete sidewalk of not less than five feet in width along the entire perimeter of a Class U3B District, on the street side of the property line of property within such district, except along that portion of the perimeter which either directly adjoins property other than a street or boulevard or which directly adjoins a street or boulevard which is neither paved nor otherwise improved, and except along such portion of such perimeter as may be necessary for adequate ingress and egress to and from such Class U3B District.


(b) Along the entire perimeter of a Class U3B District, except such portion or portions thereof as may be necessary for adequate ingress and egress to and from such district, there shall be devoted to and used for landscaping a strip of the property within such U3B District, directly adjoining the property line, as follows:

(1) Along Lake Shore Boulevard, Bayridge Boulevard and East 308th Street such strip shall be not less than ten feet in width;

(2) Along the entire portion of the rear lot line of the property included in such Class U3B District, except that portion of such rear lot line which directly adjoins East 308th Street, such strip shall be not less than five feet in width, and upon such strip there shall also be constructed a durable and substantial wire fence of at least six feet in height;

(3) Along East 310th Sheet or, in the event East 310th Street is duly vacated by the City of Willowick, along the northeasterly property line of the property in such a Class U3B District, should such strip be deemed by the Chief Building Inspector to be necessary to preserve the uniformity of landscaping design within such district, such strip shall be of such width as shall also be determined by the Chief Building Inspector to be necessary to preserve such uniformity of landscaping design.









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(c) Construction of all sidewalks, fences and landscaping strips, required as aforesaid, shall be completed on any particular part or parcel of property within such U3B District prior to occupancy of any building erected upon any such part or parcel, except, however, that with respect to such sidewalks and landscaping strips adjoining East 310th Street and East 308th Street as are required hereinabove, construction thereof need not be completed unless and until such streets are paved or otherwise substantially improved.

(Ord. 59-115. Passed 4-6-60; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1153.07 CONSTRUCTION; SIGNS; STORAGE OF TRASH.

Each building in a Class U3B District shall be of brick or stone construction on all sides thereof. No animated signs may be erected on buildings in a Class U3B District, and all signs shall be erected only upon the approval of their design and construction by the Chief Building Inspector. There shall be no outside storage of trash, garbage or refuse of any nature in a U3B District.

(Ord. 59-115. Passed 4-6-60; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1153.08 PLAN APPROVAL; BUILDING PERMITS.

When the Plan Review Board has found that the preliminary plans and other data for a project under this section comply with the requirements and standards of this Zoning Code, it shall approve such preliminary plans. Final plans of the project shall also be submitted to and approved by the Plan Review Board before any construction is started if it finds that they meet the requirements and standards of this Code. The Chief Building Inspector shall issue the required building permits upon payment of the standard fees therefor when he is satisfied that the final construction plans are in substantial conformity with the final plans approved by the Plan Review Board.

(Ord. 59-115. Passed 4-6-60; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1153.09 PERMANENT STRUCTURES REQUIRED; EXCEPTIONS.

In a U3B District no building or premises, parking lot or garage or portion thereof shall be used by any vendor of goods, wares, merchandise or services for the conduct of such vendors business unless the same is conducted in or on the premises of a permanent building or structure licensed by the City for that purpose. However, the Chief Building Inspector may issue a temporary permit authorizing business or fund raising activities to be conducted within the areas normally designated for vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic and/or vehicular parking. Such permission shall not exceed three weeks and shall be upon such other terms and conditions as the Chief Building Inspector, in his or her discretion, may require.

(Ord. 85-61. Passed 8-6-65; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)









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Class U3C Small Coordinated Group Office   Commercial District Boundaries


1154.01 Permitted uses.

1154.02 Prohibited uses.

1154.03 Setback lines.

1154.04 Area restrictions.

1154.05 Height restrictions.

1154.06 Parking and traffic patterns.


1154.07 Sidewalks and screening.

1154.08 Miscellaneous requirements.

1154.09 Standards and approval of plans.

1154.10 Relationship with other Zoning sections.

CROSS REFERENCES

Boundaries on Zone Map   see P. & Z. 1135.01

Exceptions and nonconforming uses   see P. & Z. Ch. 1161

Height districts   see P. & Z. 1163.01, 1163.02




1154.01 PERMITTED USES.

The Class U3C District is designed to permit use of the property so classified for a coordinated off commercial development consisting of a building or buildings containing not less than two nor more than four stories, architecturally similar in design, with a minimum floor area of 900 square feet per retail unit, and set back in a substantially uniform manner from Lake Shore Boulevard, wherein businesses and services of the following types shall be permitted excluding, however, alcoholic beverages sold by the glass or for consumption on the premises other than at restaurants as defined in subsection (c) hereof.

(a) Grocery stores and stores where fruits and vegetables, meats, dairy products and/or baked goods are sold.

(b) Drug stores.

(c) Restaurants, which do the major portion of their business by means of waiting on diners at tables for taking meal orders and serving meals. Specifically excluded are any establishments not meeting the foregoing requirement, any drive in eating place, or any establishment designed in whole or in part to cater to or accommodate the consumption of food in autos on the premises of the establishment.

(d) Wearing apparel stores and shoe repair shops.

(e) Shops for custom work or the making of articles to be sold only at retail on the premises; dressmaking, tailoring, pressing and dry cleaning shops using only nonexplosive and noninflammable solvents. No such shops shall engage more than five persons and no work shall be done on the premises for retail outlets elsewhere.

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(g) Newsstands, book and stationery stores, flower shops, variety and gift shops.

(h) Barber and beauty shops.

(i) Banks, business and professional offices.

(j) Parking of the motor vehicles of the employees, patrons, licensees, clients, guests, tenants or other occupants or users of the district or the business and services conducted and furnished therein.

(k) Any other store, shop or service similar to the ones herein listed in type of goods or service in business hours, in number of persons employed or vehicles attracted to the premises and in effects upon adjoining residential areas, as will, in the judgment of the Board of Zoning Appeals, rendered after public notice and hearing, substantially serve the public convenience and welfare and will not substantially and permanently injure the appropriate use of neighboring property.

(l) Dwellings erected in compliance with the requirements of this Planning and Zoning Code as amended with respect to Class U1 and U2 District uses.

(Ord. 72-36. Passed 3-5-73; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1154.02 PROHIBITED USES.

(a) In a Class U3C District, no building or premises shall be used and no building shall be erected which is arranged, intended or designed to be used for any other class district in the City except as expressly provided for in subsection (b)(2) hereof.


(b) The following uses are expressly excluded:

(1) Any building, place or location designed to supply motor vehicles with gasoline, oils, greases, automotive parts and supplies, or for the inspection, testing and examination of motor vehicles, or for the repair or replacement of parts thereof.

(2) Drive in eating places or any establishment designed in whole or in part to cater to or accommodate the consumption of food in autos on the premises of the establishment.

(Ord. 72 36. Passed 3 5 73; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1154.03 SETBACK LINES.

Within such Class U3C District, no building shall be located less than sixty five feet from the street line of Lake Shore Boulevard or less than thirty feet from the street line of East 291st Street or East 293rd Street, or less than thirty feet from the real property line or thirty feet from any other property line of the premises included in such district, provided, however, that belt courses, cornices or other ornamental features may likewise project beyond any such building for a distance not to exceed four inches.

(Ord. 72 36. Passed 3 5 73; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)







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1154.04 AREA RESTRICTIONS.

In a Class U3C District, no building shall be erected, or altered if, as a result of such erection or alteration, the aggregate ground area covered by all buildings within such district would exceed twenty eight percent of the total ground area of such district.

(Ord. 72 36. Passed 3 5 73; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1154.05 HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS.

In a Class U3C District, no building shall be erected to a height in excess of fifty feet provided, however, that the height district exceptions contained in Section 1163.02 shall constitute exceptions to the height restrictions contained in this section.

(Ord. 72 36. Passed 3 5 73; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1154.06 PARKING AND TRAFFIC PATTERNS.

(a) No permit shall be issued for the erection or alteration of a building in a Class U3C District unless there shall be filed with the application for such permit plans to the extent necessary and other data clearly showing that there is or will be provided space sufficient in extent for off street parking of motor vehicles of the employees, patrons, licensees; clients, guests, tenants or other occupants or users thereof, and for off street loading and unloading. For the purposes of this section, off street parking space and loading and unloading space shall be such space as is entirely off the right of way of any public street.


(b) In a Class U3C District there shall be provided off street parking space on the premises within such district sufficient in capacity to provide three square feet of parking space for each one square foot of floor space on the ground floor of all buildings within such district, or on any floor above the ground floor, and there shall be provided loading and unloading space on the premises within such District sufficient in capacity to adequately serve the particular use made of the premises, except that where the proposed use is for conducting a bingo game, there shall be one parking place for each two seats in the structure in addition to the other parking spaces provided for herein, unless the Board of Zoning Appeals, upon which power and jurisdiction for such purpose are hereby conferred, shall, upon application made to it by the person applying for such permit, find and determine that a lesser area will be sufficient to provide parking space and/or loading and unloading space, adequate for the public health and safety, having regard to the use made of the premises and the availability of other areas for parking and/or loading and unloading.

(Ord. 92 72. Passed 5 18 93; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)









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(c) Adequate access driveways to parking spaces and loading and unloading spaces shall be provided and shall have a concrete apron no less than fifty feet from the curb line, and shall be kept open and unobstructed. All parking spaces, loading and unloading spaces, and the driveways leading thereto shall be smoothly graded with a blacktop or concrete surface and adequately drained and shall be constructed in such a manner so that the surface water shall not discharge over or onto public sidewalks or streets or onto other premises. The lighting for such spaces and driveways shall be reflected away from adjacent residence areas.


(d) No permit shall be issued for the erection or alteration of a building in a Class U3C District unless, prior thereto, a diagram of locations of the places of ingress to and egress from such district shall have been submitted to the Police and Safety Department of the City, and such Department shall, through the Director of Safety, have determined that the locations of such places of ingress and egress shall not unreasonably interfere with the flow of vehicular traffic and/or endanger the safety of pedestrians and other passengers traveling on or about the streets and highways adjoining such district, provided, however, that in any event, no ingress or egress shall be allowed from or to East 293rd Street. There shall be permitted no public use of any such building unless such places of ingress and egress from time to time constructed conform to the locations thereof so approved.

(Ord. 72 36. Passed 3 5 73; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1154.07 SIDEWALKS AND SCREENING.

(a) There shall be constructed a concrete sidewalk of not less than five feet in width along the entire perimeter of a Class U3C District, on the street side of the property line of property within such district, except along that portion of such perimeter which either directly adjoins property other than a street or boulevard or which directly adjoins a street or boulevard which is neither paved or otherwise improved, and except along such portion of such perimeter as may be necessary for adequate ingress and egress to and from such Class U3 C District.


(b) Along the entire perimeter of a Class U3C District, except such portion or portions thereof as may be necessary for adequate ingress and egress to and from such district, there shall be devoted to and used for screening a strip of the property within such U3 C District, directly adjoining the property line as follows:

(1) Along East 291st Street, such strip shall be not less than five feet in width running the depth of any building constructed adjacent thereto;

(2) Along the entire portion of the rear lot line of the property included in such Class U3C District, except that portion of such rear lot line which directly adjoins East 291st Street, such strip shall be not less than two feet in width;







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(3) Along East 293rd Street, should such strip be deemed by the Chief Building Inspector to be necessary to preserve the uniformity of landscaping design within such district, such strip to be of such width as shall also be determined by the Chief Building Inspector to be necessary to preserve such uniformity of landscaping design.


(c) The screening required in this section shall consist of a wall or fence at least four feet in height and/or a row of planted evergreen shrubs at least four feet in height at the time of planting spaced, arranged or designed so as to provide a continuous screen. Plans for any such screening shall be submitted to the Chief Building Inspector for approval and shall be such as to adequately shield adjacent property from parking lot illumination, headlights, fumes, heat, blowing papers and dust and to reduce the visual encroachment of the office commercial development and activity.


(d) Construction of all sidewalks and screening, fences and landscaping strips, required as aforesaid, shall be completed on any particular part or parcel of property within such U3C District prior to occupancy of any building erected upon any such part or parcel, except, however, that with respect to such sidewalks and screening landscaping strips adjoining East 291st Street as are required hereinabove, construction thereof need not be completed unless and until such street is paved or otherwise substantially improved.

(Ord. 72-36. Passed 3-5-73; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1154.08 MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS.

Each building in a Class U3C District shall be of brick or stone construction on all sides thereof. No animated signs may be erected on buildings in a Class U3C District, and all signs shall be erected only upon the approval of their design and construction by the Chief Building Inspector. There shall be no outside storage of trash, garbage or refuse of any nature in a U3C District.

(Ord 72-36. Passed 3-5-73; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1154.09 STANDARDS AND APPROVAL OF PLANS.

(a) No permit shall be issued for the erection or alteration of any building or buildings in a Class U3C District unless there shall have first been filed with the Plan Review Board preliminary plans and any other necessary supporting data showing in adequate detail that any proposed building or buildings will be in conformity with this chapter and will include and provide for an integrated and harmonious design of buildings; provisions for primary access, landscaping and screen planting, public water, sewer, storm water drainage and other facilities, all as may be necessary or appropriate to encourage proper development or maintenance of use of other properties surrounding or in the







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vicinity of the Class U3C District and to preserve and protect the public health, safety, convenience or comfort. When the Plan Review Board has found that the preliminary plans and supporting data for the buildings submitted under this section comply with the requirements of this chapter, including the standards set forth in this subsection, it shall approve such preliminary plans.


(b) Final plans of the project shall also be submitted to the Plan Review Board before construction is started, which plans shall also be approved by the Plan Review Board if it finds that such final plans are in compliance with approved preliminary plans, all requirements of this chapter and all applicable requirements of the Plan Review Board of the City. After the final plans are approved by the Plan Review Board, the Chief Building Inspector shall issue the required building permits upon payment of the standard fees.

(Ord. 72-36. Passed 3-5-73; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1154.10 RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHER ZONING SECTIONS.

The provisions of this chapter as amended, shall apply notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Zoning Code as amended. All provisions of the Zoning Code as amended shall continue to apply to property included in a Class U3C District, except those provisions which conflict with the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. 72 36. Passed 3 5 73; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)



























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CHAPTER 1155

U4 Local Retail Store District


1155.01 Prohibited uses.

1155.02 Accessory uses.


1155.03 Schedule of required parking.

1155.04 Screening.

CROSS REFERENCES

Boundaries on Zone Map   see P. & Z. 1135.01

Permitted uses   see P. & Z. 1135.02(e)

Exceptions and nonconforming uses   see P. & Z. Ch. 1161

Height districts   see P. & Z. 1163.01, 1163.02




1155.01 PROHIBITED USES.

In a Class U4 District no building or premises shall be used, and no building shall be erected which is arranged, intended or designed to be used, for a Class U5, U6, U7 or U8 use. In a Class U4 District no building or premises shall be used and no building shall be erected which is arranged, intended or designed to be used, except for a Class U1l, U2, U3 or U4.

(Ord. 4. Passed 4 7 24; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1155.02 ACCESSORY USES.

An accessory use customarily incident to a Class U4 use shall also be permitted in a Class U4 District provided such accessory use is located upon the same lot with the building or use to which it is accessory. A private garage, permitted as an accessory use shall not provide storage for more than one motor vehicle for each 1,500 square feet of lot area.

(Ord. 4. Passed 4 7 24; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1155.03 SCHEDULE OF REQUIRED PARKING.

Off street parking facilities shall be provided in accordance with the following schedule. Where the computation results in a fractional space, one additional off street space shall be provided.

A building occupied by one use shall provide the off street parking spaces as required for the specific use. A building, or group of buildings, occupied by two or more uses, operating normally during the same hours, shall provide spaces for not less than the sum of the spaces required for each use, provided, however, if a business development is comprised of 12, 000 square feet or more of building area, the required spaces may be computed for the total area of the building or buildings, as set forth in subsection (f) of the following schedule instead of computed as separate uses.






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Building or Use Required Minimum Parking Space

(a) Studio, telephone exchange, job 1 space for each employee, plus 1

printing, newspaper printing additional space per 500 square feet of

floor area

(b) Indoor theater, indoor motion 1 space per 4 seats in building or structure

picture show

(c) Restaurant 1 space per 50 square feet of floor area or 1 space for each 2 seats, whichever

requires the greater number

(d) Shop for custom work or the 1 space per 300 square feet of floor area

making of articles to be sold only

at retail on the premises

(e) Retail store, bank or office 1 space per 200 square feet floor area of

ground floor; 1 space per 350 square feet

of upper floors

(f) In lieu of the above schedule, one space shall be provided for each 150 square feet of gross floor area for each floor of the building or buildings, except that said space shall be in addition to one space for each two seats where there is a bingo game being conducted.

(Ord. 92 72. Passed 5 18 93; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1155.04 SCREENING.

The owner of a lot in a Class U4 District which is being used for a Class U4 use shall provide a six foot fence and a ten foot wide green belt as provided in Section 1163.13 along those side or rear lines of the lot abutting a Class U1, U2 or U3 District.

(Ord. 75 61. Passed 2 2 76; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)





















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CHAPTER 1157

U5 Commercial District


1157.01 Prohibited uses.

1157.02 Accessory uses.


1157.03 Screening.

CROSS REFERENCES

Permitted uses   see P. & Z. 1135.02(f)

Exceptions and nonconforming uses   see P. & Z. Ch. 1161

Height districts   see P. & Z. 1163.01, 1163.02




1157.01 PROHIBITED USES.

In a Class U5 District no building or premises shall be used, and no building shall be erected which is arranged, intended or designed to be used, for a Class U7 or U8 use. In a Class U5 District, no building or premises shall be used, and no building shall be erected which is arranged, intended or designed to be used, except for a Class U1, U2, U3, U4, U5 or U6 use. Provided that no building or premises shall be used, and no building shall be erected, which is arranged, intended or designed to be used, for a Class U6 use unless an exception has been granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals pursuant to the provisions of Section 1161.01.

(Ord. 85 2. Passed 2 5 85; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1157.02 ACCESSORY USES.

An accessory use customarily incident to a Class U5 use shall also be permitted in a Class U5 District provided such accessory use is located upon the same lot with the building or use to which it is accessory.

(Ord. 4. Passed 4 7-24; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1157.03 SCREENING.

The owner of a lot in a Class U5 District which is being used for a Class U4 or U5 use shall provide a six foot fence and a ten foot wide green belt as provided in Section 1163.13 along those side or rear lines of the lot abutting a Class U1, U2 or U3 District.

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CHAPTER 1159

U8A Light Industry District


1159.01 District established.

1159.02 Permitted uses.

1159.03 Accessory functions; performance.


1159.04 Yard requirements.

1159.05 Prohibited uses.

1159.06 Screening. performance standards; signs.

CROSS REFERENCES

Boundaries on Zone Map   see P. & Z. 1135.01

Exceptions and nonconforming uses   see P. & Z. Ch. 1161

Height districts   see P. & Z. 1163.01, 1163.02




1159.01 DISTRICT ESTABLISHED.

There is hereby established a Class U8A District within the City. This use district is intended to permit most compounding, assembly or treatment of articles or materials with the exception of nuisance industries and heavy manufacturing or processing raw materials.

(Ord. 57 26. Passed 8 21 57; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1159.02 PERMITTED USES.

The following buildings and uses are permitted in a Class U8A Use District:

(a) Any use permitted in the Class U5 Commercial District, provided, however, that no building, structure or portion thereof shall be hereafter erected, converted or moved onto any lot for dwelling purposes except living quarters used by watchmen or custodians of industrially used property.

(b) The manufacture, compounding, processing, packing or treatment of such products as candy, cosmetics, drugs, perfumes, pharmaceuticals, toiletries and food products except the rendering or refining of fats and oils.

(c) The manufacture, compounding, assembly or treatment of articles or merchandise from the following previously prepared materials: ferrous or nonferrous metals, bone, cellophane, canvas, cloth, cork, feathers, felt, fiber, fur, glass, hair, horn, leather, paper, plastics, precious or semiprecious metals or stones, shell, rubber, tobacco, wood (excluding saw mills), tars and paint not involving a boiling process.

(d) The manufacture of pottery and figurines or other similar ceramic products, using only previously pulverized clay, and kilns fired only by electricity or gas.

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(f) Foundry casting light weight nonferrous metal not causing noxious fumes or odors.

(g) Machine shop or other metal working shop, excluding drop hammer and other noisemaking machine operated tools.

(Ord. 57 26. Passed 8 21 57; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1159.03 ACCESSORY FUNCTIONS; PERFORMANCE STANDARDS; SIGNS.

(a) Accessory Uses. Any other building, use or service similar to the uses herein listed in the type of services or goods sold, in the number of persons or cars to be attracted to the premises or in the effect upon adjacent areas in more restricted use districts.


(b) Accessory Off Street Parking. Space for one vehicle for each two persons employed on the largest shift or 750 sq. ft. of floor area, whichever is the greater. Space for one vehicle shall be at least 180 sq. ft. exclusive of drives and aisles. All drives and parking areas shall be suitably illuminated for night use.


(c) Accessory Off Street Loading. Space for the loading and unloading of one truck for each 20,000 sq. ft. of building floor area, or fraction. Space for one truck shall consist of a space having a minimum horizontal depth of forty five feet and a minimum overhead clearance of fourteen feet. Floor area shall consist of and include area used for storage and for manufacturing. Unloading space shall be in addition to any space required for drives and off street parking. All unloading and parking space shall have a dust free surface.


(d) Chief Building Inspector Approval. Within any industrial district, all parking areas, off street loading facilities, vehicular entrances and exits on public streets, alleys or highways, shall be designed and constructed subject to the approval of the Chief Building Inspector.


(e) Performance Standards. Main and accessory buildings and uses enumerated above shall comply with the performance standards, as a condition precedent to their occupancy and use, as follows:

(1) All business, service, storage and manufacturing operations shall be conducted, and all materials used in their operations shall be contained wholly within enclosed buildings, classified as fireproof, or enclosed by a solid wall or fence of such a nature and height as to conceal completely all operations thereof, and all materials therein from an observer's view, if that observer is standing at the grade level on an adjacent residential premises or public street, except for materials permitted in storage yards which may be stored within an open yard if not contiguous or within 100 feet of a Residential District;

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(3) Waste products resulting from all aforesaid operations shall be disposed of, stored in buildings or enclosed within a solid type wall or fence;

(4) All operations shall be of a type that will not disseminate dust, smoke, fumes, gas, glare, noxious odors or possess other characteristics equally as objectionable;

(5) No noise and vibrations shall be produced at the boundary of the district adjoining a residential district, exceeding the average intensity of street traffic noise at any point along the boundary.


(f) Signs. Signs shall be limited to the name of the establishment, or to advertise goods produced or sold on the premise, and shall be of a type and nature approved by the Chief Building Inspector.

(Ord. 57-26. Passed 5-21-57; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1159.04 YARD REQUIREMENTS.

For every building there shall be a setback of not less than fifty feet from the street right of way. Except for necessary drives and walks, a front yard shall be planted in grass or other suitable ground cover, including shrubs and/or trees.

(Ord. 57 26. Passed 8 21 57; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1159.05 PROHIBITED USES.

(a) Asphalt manufacture or refining.


(b) Oilcloth or linoleum manufacture.


(c) Paint, oil (including linseed), shellac, turpentine, lacquer or varnish manufacture.


(d) Petroleum products manufacture or wholesale storage of petroleum.


(e) Quarry or stone mill.


(f) Wool pulling or scouring.


(g) Acetylene gas manufacture or bulk storage.


(h) Ammonia, bleaching powder or chlorine manufacture.


(i) Chemical manufacture.


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(k) Iron or steel foundry.


(l) Rolling mills.


(m) Any other trade, industry or use that will be injurious, hazardous, noxious or offensive to an extent equal to or greater than those enumerated.


(n) Any industry or use creating noise and/or vibrations at the boundary of the district adjoining a residential district or public street exceeding the average intensity of street traffic noise at any point along that boundary.

(Ord. 57 26. Passed 8 21 57; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1159.06 SCREENING.

The owner of a lot in a Class U8A District which is being used for a Class U4, U5 or U8A use shall provide a six foot fence and a ten foot wide green belt as provided in Section 1163.13 along those side or rear lines of the lot abutting a Class U1, U2 or U3 District. (Ord. 75 61. Passed 2 2 76; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)






























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CHAPTER 1161

Exceptions and Nonconforming Uses


1161.01 Use district exceptions.


1161.02 Continuance, extension or changes in nonconforming uses.

CROSS REFERENCES

Nonconforming use defined   see P. & Z. 1133.11

Class U7 uses   see P. & Z. 1135.02(h)




1161.01 USE DISTRICT EXCEPTIONS.

(a) The Board of Zoning Appeals may in specific cases, after public notice and hearing and subject to such conditions and safeguards as the Board may establish, determine and vary the application of the use district regulations herein established, which permission shall he confirmed by resolution of Council before becoming effective, as follows:

(1) Permit the extension of a building or use into a more restricted district immediately adjacent thereto but not more than fifty feet beyond the boundary line of the district in which such building or use is authorized.

(2) Permit the extension of a nonconforming use or building upon the lot occupied by such use or building at the time of the passage of this Zoning Code.

(3) Permit in a use district any use deemed by the Board in general keeping with the uses authorized in such district.

(4) Granting in undeveloped sections of the City temporary and conditional permits for not more than two year periods for structures and uses that do not conform to the regulations herein prescribed for the use district in which they are to be located.

(5) Permit the location of a Class U7 use in any use district provided such use in such location will in the judgment of the Board substantially serve the public convenience and welfare and will not substantially and permanently insure the appropriate use of the neighboring property.

(Ord. 4. Passed 4 7 24; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)

(6) Permit the location in any use district of any use, provided such use in such location will not in the judgment of the Board substantially and permanently injure the appropriate use of neighboring property, provided the petitioner files the consents, duly acknowledged, of the owners of eighty percent of the area of the land deemed by the Board to be immediately affected by the proposed use.






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Use district exception permits authorized by this section shall be nontransferable and shall expire either when the holder of such permit discontinues such use for six months, or when the holder of such permit either transfers or surrenders possession of the subject property, or if the permit is not renewed pursuant to the renewal provisions set forth in subsection (c)(3) hereof, whichever occurs first. Use district exceptions shall not be deemed to run with the land.

(Ord. 86 37. Passed 7 8 86; Ord. 89 21. Passed 9 5 89; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


(b) A Class U7 use existing in any use district at the time of the passage of Ordinance 4 shall be deemed an authorized use upon the plot to such use at the time of the passage of Ordinance 4.

(Ord. 4. Passed 4 7 24; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


(c) (1) Any new construction pursuant to a permit granted under the authority of this chapter shall be commenced within one year of the granting of such permit and shall be completed within three years of the granting of the permit. Before issuing any such permit the Building Inspector shall require the applicant to obtain a performance bond in the sum of ten percent of the value of the proposed construction project.

(2) Failure to begin construction within one year of issuance of the original permit, or failure to comply with the renewal provisions set forth in subsection (c)(3) hereof, shall result in automatic expiration of the permit without notice to the permitted. Failure to complete construction within three years of issuance of the original permit shall result in forfeiture of the bond forthwith and shall result in expiration of the permit, unless, for good cause shown, the Board of Zoning Appeals extends the time within which the construction is to be completed. The City shall be authorized to cause the uncompleted structure to be razed and removed. The expenses of such razing and removal shall be paid by the permitted and/or his surety. For good cause shown, the Board may grant extensions of the time limits imposed by this subsection.

(3) Permits authorized by this section must be renewed by filing an application on or before May 1 immediately following the final approval of the permit and, thereafter, annually on or before each May 1. The form of such application shall be prescribed by the Building Inspector.

(Ord. 75 67. Passed 3 2 76; Ord. 89 21. Passed 9 5 89; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)










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1161.02 CONTINUANCE, EXTENSION OR CHANGES 1N NONCONFORMING USES.

A nonconforming use existing at the time of the passage of Ordinance 4 may be continued. A nonconforming use shall not be extended except as authorized by Section 1161.01, but the extension of a use to any portion of a building, which portion was arranged or designed for such nonconforming use at the time of the passage of Ordinance 4, shall not be deemed the extension of a nonconforming use. A building arranged, designed or devoted to a nonconforming use at the time of the passage of Ordinance 4 may not be reconstructed or structurally altered to an extent exceeding in aggregate cost, during any ten year period, sixty percent of the assessed value of the building unless the use of the building is changed to a conforming use. A nonconforming use may not be changed unless changed to a higher use. A nonconforming use if changed to a conforming use may not thereafter be changed back to any nonconforming use. A nonconforming use if changed to a higher nonconforming use may not thereafter be changed unless to a still higher use. A nonconforming use included in a U8 use shall not be changed unless changed to a conforming use. In a U1, U2 or U3 District, a nonconforming use included in a U4, U5, U6 or U7 use Class shall not be changed unless changed to a conforming use. For the purpose of this Zoning Code, a use shall be deemed to be changed if changed from a use included in a subdivision of a use class to a use not included in such subdivision. For the purpose of this Zoning Code, a nonconforming use shall be deemed to be changed to a higher use if the use to which such nonconforming use is changed is a use included in a subdivision of a use class that in the arrangement of classes and subdivisions in the classification of users precedes the subdivision in which such nonconforming use is included.

(Ord. 4. Passed 4 7 24; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)






















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CHAPTER 1163

Height, Area and Yard Requirements; Parking and Loading


1163.01 Height district regulations.

1163.02 Height district exceptions.

1163.03 Lot area per family; extent of land occupancy; minimum floor area requirements; parking, loading and unloading space.

1163.04 Rear houses.

1163.05 Width of lots in residence districts.

1163.06 Side yards in residence districts.

1163.07 Rear yards.


1163.08 Side and rear yards in business districts.

1163.09 Side and rear yard exceptions.

1163.10 Front yards; building lines.

1163.105 Front yards; regulation of vehicle parking.

1163.11 Setback lines and landscaping in a Class U3A District.

1163.12 Setback on Lake Shore Boulevard.

1163.13 Screening.

CROSS REFERENCES

Parking in U2A Districts   see P. & Z. 1141.03

Setbacks in U2A Districts   see P. & Z. 1141.04

Heights in U2A Districts   see P. & Z. 1141.08

Parking in U2B Districts   see P. & Z. 1143.03

Setbacks in U2B Districts   see P. & Z. 1143.04

Parking in U2C Districts   see P. & Z. 1145.03

Setbacks in U2C Districts   see P. & Z. 1145.04

Setbacks in U2D Districts   see P. & Z. 1147.14

Setbacks in U3B Districts   see P. & Z. 1153.02

Parking in U3B Districts   see P. & Z. 1153.05




1163.01 HEIGHT DISTRICT REGULATIONS.

(a) In a Class H1 District, no building shall be erected to a height in excess of two and one half stories or in excess of thirty five feet, except that no church, school or library building shall be erected to a height in excess of four stories or in excess of fifty feet.


(b) In a Class H2 District, no building shall be erected to a height in excess of fifty feet.


(c) In a Class H3 District no building shall be erected to a height in excess of 100 feet.

(Ord. 4. Passed 4 7 24; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)






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1163.02 HEIGHT DISTRICT EXCEPTIONS.

(a) The provisions of Section 1163.01 shall not apply to restrict the height of a church spire, belfry, clock tower, wireless tower, chimney flue, water tank, elevator bulkhead or stage tower or scenery loft.


(b) The Board of Zoning Appeals may, after public notice and hearing and subject to such conditions and safeguards as the Board of Zoning Appeals may prescribe to protect the appropriate use of neighboring property, permit the erection of a building or portion of a building covering not more than twenty five percent of the area of the lot to a height in excess of the limits prescribed in the preceding section, which permission shall be confirmed by resolution of Council before becoming effective.


(c) Nothing in this Zoning Code shall prevent the erection above the height limit of a parapet wall or cornice solely for ornament and without windows extending above such height limit not more than three feet.

(Ord. 4. Passed 4-7-24; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1163.025 AMATEUR RADIO ANTENNAS AND OTHER BROADCASTING TOWERS.

(a) Amateur radio antennas shall be subject to the following constraints:

(1) The location of an antenna shall be permitted only in a rear yard in compliance with this chapter.

(2) A permit for installation shall be required and all abutting property owners shall be notified.

(3) Applications shall be submitted to the Chief Building Inspector with complete plans and specifications of the manufacturer to establish that the tower on the proper foundation will withstand a wind load of at least eighty five miles per hour. If guy wires are used, they shall be sufficiently visible to prevent accident or injury to any person.

(4) The height of the antenna shall not exceed fifty five feet (16.8 meters).

(5) The attachment of any ancillary equipment, such as satellite dishes, shall not be permitted.


(b) All other broadcasting or similar type towers not subject to Chapter 1181 or 1345 of these Codified Ordinances shall be subject to the following constraints:

(1) The location of broadcasting or similar towers shall be in areas appropriately zoned for the purpose and shall be a distance from any building or property line equal to 110 percent of their height or more.

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(3) Applications shall be submitted to the Chief Building Inspector with complete plans and specifications of the manufacturer to establish that the tower or the proper foundation will withstand a wind load of at least eighty five miles per hour. If guy wires are used, they shall be sufficiently visible to prevent accident or injury to any person.

(4) Height limitations are subject to the approval of the Planning Commission, taking into consideration the effect on aesthetics and the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City.

(5) The attachment of any ancillary equipment other than the approved original intent of the towers shall not be permitted.

(6) The transmitting towers shall comply with all required Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Nonionizing Electromagnetic Radiation (NIER) Standards.

(Ord. 99 33. Passed 10 5 99; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1163.03 LOT AREA PER FAMILY; EXTENT OF LAND OCCUPANCY; MINIMUM FLOOR AREA REQUIREMENTS; PARKING, LOADING AND UNLOADING SPACE.

(a) In a Class A1 District no dwelling or apartment house shall be erected or altered to accommodate or make , provision for more than one family for each 7,500 square feet of the area of the lot if any interior lot or for each 6,000 square feet if a corner lot. Provided that one single family dwelling may be erected on any lot separately owned at the time of the passage of Ordinance 4 or on any numbered lot in a recorded subdivision that was on record in the office of the County Recorder at the time of the passage of this chapter.


(b) In a Class A2 District no dwelling or apartment house shall be erected or altered to accommodate or make provision for more than one family for each 6,000 square feet of the area of the lot if any interior lot or for each 5,000 square feet if a corner lot.


(c) For the purpose of determining the number of families that may be housed on a given lot area where a portion of a building in a Class A1, or A2 District is arranged, intended or designed for a business or industrial use, the number of families that may be housed on such lot shall be reduced one for each 2,000 square feet or fraction thereof of lot area actually covered by such portion of the building as is arranged, intended or designed for such business or industrial use.


(d) In a Class A3 District, no building shall be erected or altered if, as a result of such erection or alteration, the aggregate ground area covered by all buildings within such district would exceed fifteen percent of the total ground area of such district.








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No permit shall be issued for the erection or alteration of a building in a Class A3 District unless there shall be filed with the application for such permit plans to the extent necessary and other data clearly showing that there is or will be provided space sufficient in extent for off street parking of motor vehicles of the employees, patrons, licensees, clients, guests, tenants or other occupants or users thereof, and for off street loading and unloading. For the purposes of this section, off street parking space and loading and unloading space shall be such space as is entirely off the right of way of any public street:

Each such building shall have off street parking space and loading and unloading space on or adjoining its premises within such district sufficient in capacity to provide three and one half square feet of parking space and loading and unloading space for each one square foot of floor space on the ground floor of such building or any floor above the ground floor, unless the Board of Zoning Appeals, upon which power and jurisdiction for such purpose is hereby conferred, shall, upon application made to it by the person applying for such permit, find and determine that a lesser area will be sufficient to provide parking, loading and unloading space adequate for the public health and safety, having regard to the use made of the premises and the availability of other areas for parking, loading and unloading.

Adequate access driveways to parking spaces and loading and unloading spaces shall be provided and kept open and unobstructed. All parking spaces, loading and unloading spaces and the driveways leading thereto shall be smoothly graded, hard surfaced and adequately drained; shall be constructed in such a manner so that the surface water shall not discharge over or onto public sidewalks or streets or onto other premises; and the lighting therefor shall be reflected away from adjacent residence areas.


(e) In any commercial, light industrial or business district, or in any other district permitting nonresidential use, no single building for commercial, light industrial, business or other nonresidential use may be erected having a floor area less than 1,500 square feet per floor or story, except as otherwise specifically permitted by the provisions of this Zoning Code.

(Ord. 69 68. Passed 3 2 70; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1163.04 REAR HOUSES.

In a Class U1, U2 or U3 District, every dwelling or apartment house erected shall have access to a public street, and if located in the rear of other buildings with no immediate street frontage, an easement for access shall be provided over an unoccupied strip of land at least twenty four feet in width and such reserve strip may not form a part of any yard or lot areas required by this Zoning Code.

(Ord. 4. Passed 4 7 24; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)









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1163.05 WIDTH OF LOTS IN RESIDENCE DISTRICTS.

In a Class U1, U2 or U3 District no dwelling shall be erected on a lot having an average width of less than fifty feet unless such lot was separately owned at the time of the passage of Ordinance 4 or unless such lot is a numbered lot in a subdivision that was on record in the office of the County Recorder at the time of the passage of Ordinance 4. (Ord. 4. Passed 4 7 24; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1163.06 SIDE YARDS IN RESIDENCE DISTRICTS.

(a) In a Class U1, U2 or U3 District, for every building erected there shall be a side yard along each lot line other than a front line or rear line. Each single family dwelling and each two family dwelling shall be deemed a separate building and shall have side yards as above prescribed, except that two single family dwellings may be attached as a double house and be considered a single building in any area other than an area within a portion of a Class U1 District that is within a Class A1 District.


(b) In a Class U1, U2 or U3 District there shall be provided on each lot side yards of at least the total distance set forth in column one of the following chart, which total distances shall be divided, between the two sides of the lot, in conformity to the provisions of column two of the following chart, provided, however, that in no case shall the distance between houses or other residence structures be less than twelve feet, except in the case of corner lots, where the distance shall be not less than ten feet:


Column One Column Two

Lot Width at Least Total Side Yard Driveway Side Opposite

Building Line (in feet) Distance (in feet) Side in feet) Driveway (in feet)

45 or less 12 9 3

46 to 50 13 10 3

51 to 60 14 10 4

61 to 70 15 10 5

71 to 80 16 10 6

81 to 90 18 10 8

91 to 100 20 10 10

over 100 at least 20 at least 10 at least 10

(Ord. 56 14. Passed 1 16 57; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)













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1163.07 REAR YARDS.

In a Class U1, U2, U3, U4 or U5 District, every building erected shall have a rear yard. The least dimension of such rear yard shall be thirty percent of the depth of the lot, but such least dimension need not be more than forty feet, provided that such least dimension shall in no case be less than one half of the height of the building. Forty percent of the area of such yard may be occupied by a one story accessory building not more than fifteen feet in height, but on a corner lot the rear line of which is identical with the side line of an interior lot, no such accessory building, if detached from the main building, shall be erected within thirty feet of any street line or within five feet of the rear lot line, or ten feet from any house or other structure.

(Ord. 98 35. Passed 10 20 98; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1163.08 SIDE AND REAR YARDS IN BUSINESS DISTRICTS.

In a class U4 or U5 District where the side line of the lot adjoins a Class U1, U2 or U3 District, no building unless located fifty feet or more back from the street line shall be erected within sixteen feet of such adjoining Class U1, U2 or U3 District. In a Class U4 or U5 District where the rear line of the lot adjoins a Class U1, U2 or U3 District, every building erected shall have the rear yard. The least dimensions of such yard shall be at least twenty percent of the depth of the lot, but such least dimensions need not be more than forty feet provided such least dimension shall in no case be less than one half of the height of the building. Forty percent of the area of such rear yard may be occupied by a one story accessory building, but on a corner, lot, no such accessory building if detached from the main building shall be erected within thirty feet of the street line and no such accessory building unless located fifty feet or more back from the street line shall be erected within ten feet of the rear lot line.

(Ord. 4. Passed 4 7 24; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1163.09 SIDE AND REAR YARD EXCEPTIONS.

(a) The area required in a side or rear yard shall be open from the established grade or from the natural grade if higher than the established grade to the sky, unobstructed except for the ordinary projections of window sill, belt courses, cornices and other ornamental features to the extent of not more than four inches, except that within five feet ofthe street wall, a cornice may project not over three feet into such yard, and provided that if the building is not over two and one half stories in height, the cornice may project not more than two and one half feet into such yard.


(b) A corner of a yard may be cut off between the walls of the same building provided that the length of the wall of such cut off does not exceed seven feet.


(c) A building and any accessory building erected on the same lot shall, for the purpose of side and rear requirements, be considered as a single building.

(Ord. 4. Passed 4 7 24; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)





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1163.10 FRONT YARDS; BUILDING LINES.

For the purpose of regulating front yards, for the purpose of further regulating side yards of corner buildings and for the purpose of regulating the alignment of buildings near street frontages, building lines as set forth on the building maps which are on file in the office of the Chief Building Inspector and are hereby declared to be part hereof, are hereby established. The map designations and the map designation rules, which accompany said map, are hereby declared part thereof. Between a building line and the street line no building or portion of a building extending above the established grade may be erected. In a Class U1 District a one story unclosed porch may, however, be constructed between the building line and the street line. On a corner lot between the building line and the street line and within the triangular space included between the street lines for a distance of twenty five feet from their point of intersection, no fence or other structure more than three feet in height above the plane of the established grade shall hereafter be erected, and no shrubs or foliage shall be maintained that in the judgment of the Chief Building Inspector will materially obstruct the view by a driver of a vehicle approaching the intersection and within seventy five feet of the center of such intersection of approaching cross traffic within seventy five feet of the center of such intersection. Where a building line is shown on the building line map as an existing alignment line, the alignment of the buildings existing along such frontage shall determine the building line. In a Class U4 or U5 District where a building line is required along both the front and side line of a corner lot, and the building thereon as constructed faces the front of the lot, the building line along such line for a distance of 150 feet back from the building line at the corner shall be located fifteen feet back from the street line in all cases where a greater distance is prescribed on the building line map. On any street frontage in a Class U1, U2, or U3, U4 or U5 District, where no building line is designated on the building line map, the location of the building line shall be as follows:

(a) On a street frontage on either side of a street between two intersecting streets, but excluding the frontage along the side line of a corner lot, the distance of the building line back from the street line shall be not less than thirty feet back from the street line. Where in any portion of such street frontage there are lots of markedly less depth than the normal, the Board of Zoning Appeals in defining and applying this building line regulation may, when in its opinion the general purpose and intent of this section will be better served thereby, divide such street frontage into sections for the application of the above thirty foot building line requirement. For the purpose of this subsection, the term "lot" shall include unimproved parcels in separate ownership and unimproved lots or parcels in subdivision of land.

(b) In a Class U1 or U2, U3, U4 or U5 District, along the side line of a corner lot the distance of the building line back from the street line shall be not less than fifteen feet.

(Ord. 4. Passed 4 7 24; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)






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(c) The front building line shall be the front edge of building or porch, whichever is nearer front property line. The front building line on Lake Shore Boulevard and Sagamore Road shall be fifty feet from the property line.

(Ord. 12. Passed 5-19-24; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1163.105 FRONT YARDS; REGULATION OF VEHICLE PARKING

(a) No person shall park or leave unattended or permit to remain parked or unattended a motor vehicle (as defined in Section 301.20 of the Traffic Code) wholly or partly within a front yard in a Class U1 or Class U2 District, unless such vehicle is wholly within a driveway, or unless a permit therefor has been obtained from the Chief Building Inspector. Applications for such permits shall be made in writing and shall be accompanied by a written statement of the applicant, which statement shall set forth the facts qualifying the applicant for the issuance of a permit. Such application and data shall be referred by the Chief Building Inspector to the Board of Zoning Appeals, which may require additional data from the applicant reasonably related to its determinations to be made hereunder. The Board of Zoning Appeals shall approve such application if it finds that:

(1) There is insufficient room in the garage, driveway and rear yard areas of the residence for which the permit is sought to park all motor vehicles owned, leased or used in the course of employment by those persons residing in such residence; provided that if no access is available to such rear yard area other than through a front yard, the requirement of insufficient room in such rear yard shall not be applicable;

(2) The parking of motor vehicles within the front yard of the residence for which the permit is sought will not interfere with the access to light and open air of the other surrounding property owners, nor adversely affect the appearance or character of the neighboring property; and

(3) The parking of motor vehicles within the front yard of the residence for which the permit is sought will not cause interference with the work of the personnel of the Fire and Police Divisions or with public safety or emergency vehicles.


(b) Any permit granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals shall set forth the specific number of motor vehicles to be parked in the front or side yard of the property, the period the permit is granted for, and such other conditions as the Board of Zoning Appeals may require to protect the aesthetics, safety, welfare and integrity of the surrounding properties.

(Ord. 92 28. Passed 5 5 92; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)









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(c) Any person who is denied a permit under subsection (a) hereof may appeal to the Board of Zoning Appeals. If the Board finds that the application has been submitted in accordance with the requirements of this section and that the requirements set forth in subsections (a)(1), (2) and (3) are met, the Board shall recommend the granting of such permit and shall refer the matter to Council. Upon consideration of the matter and standards set forth in this section, Council may order the granting of such permit by the affirmative vote of not less than a majority of its members, whereupon the Chief Building Inspector shall issue a permit in accordance with such order. In considering such appeal and such recommendation, the Board and Council may require additional data from the applicant reasonably related to the factors to be considered in taking action thereon.


(d) Not withstanding the foregoing, the Police Division may, upon request, issue a permit for the parking of a motor vehicle or vehicles within a front yard in a Class U1 or Class U2 District for a temporary period not to exceed one week where because of special circumstances such temporary parking is necessary, will not interfere with the access to light and open air of other surrounding property owners and will not cause interference with the work of the personnel of the Fire and Police Divisions or with public safety or emergency vehicles.

(Ord. 72 12. Passed 9 5 72; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1163.11 SETBACK LINES AND LANDSCAPING IN A CLASS U3A DISTRICT.

Any provision contained in this Zoning Code or in any other ordinance to the contrary notwithstanding, in a Class U3A District no building shall be erected or altered if, as a result of such erection or alteration, such building shall be located less than two hundred feet from the line of any street, or from the northerly boundary line of Shoregate Subdivision No. 1.

Along the entire perimeter of a Class U3A District, except such portion of such perimeter as may be necessary to provide adequate ingress and egress to and from such district, a strip of land immediately abutting upon the street line or other line forming the boundary of such district and extending back for a depth of ten feet, shall be devoted to and used for landscaping.

(Ord. 56 32. Passed 9 5 56; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1163.12 SETBACK ON LAKE SHORE BOULEVARD.

There be and hereby is established a setback line of eighty feet measured from the southerly side of Lake Shore Boulevard as dedicated at the time of passage of Ordinance 574 for all of the property on the southerly side of Lake Shore Boulevard from East 324th Street westwardly to the so called Voth property, being the property fully described in Ordinance 572 .

No buildings or structures of any kind shall be erected, installed or used between the southerly side of Lake Shore Boulevard and the eighty foot setback line.

(Ord. 574. Passed 1 24 49; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)





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1163.13 SCREENING.

The following regulations shall apply whenever the side or rear line of a lot subject to U4, U5, U6, U7 or U8 use adjoins the side or rear line of a lot in a Class U1, U2 or U3 District:

(a) A continuous and obscuring fence, approved by the Chief Building Inspector, six feet in height, measured from the surface of the ground, and a ten foot wide green belt shall be provided by the owner of the commercial or industrial establishment along those side or rear lines of a lot abutting a Class U1, U2 or U3 District.

(b) A preliminary site development plan shall be prepared showing the proposed location of the fence and proposed landscaping treatment as set forth in subsections (d) and (e) hereof.

(c) Within fifteen days after receiving approval of the site development plan, the proponent of the proposed development shall post a surety bond in an amount as determined by the Director of Law, with the Clerk of Council, indicating that the proponent of the development will have, upon obtaining an occupancy permit, completed construction of the screening devices as set forth in subsection (a) hereof, and failing to do so, that the City shall be paid the principal of the bond as and for liquidating damages for failure to perform. In lieu of posting a surety bond, the proponent of the development may deposit a cash bond in like amount.

(d) The fence required by subsection (a) hereof shall comply with the following provisions:

(1) No fence shall project beyond the minimum front yard building line of the principal buildings or structures as required in a U4, U5, U6, U7 or U8 District.

(2) All fences shall further comply with the requirements of Chapter 1165 of these Codified Ordinances governing the type, height and permit provisions for fences.

(3) The location of fences shall be subject to the review and approval of the Chief Building Inspector.


(e) Green belts shall be planted in accordance with the spacing and suggested plant material outlined below. Work shall commence and be completed on such planting strip prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit by the Chief Building Inspector, and such planting strip thereafter be maintained by the owner of the commercial or industrial establishment with permanent plant material.

(1) Spacing.

A. Plant material shall not be planted closer than four feet from the property line.

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(2) Suggested plant materials.

A. Evergreen trees:

Hemlock

Pine

Spruce

Fir

B. Tree like shrubs:

Mountain Ash

Dogwood

Red Bud

Hornbeam

Hawthorne

Flowering Fruit Trees

C. Large deciduous shrubs:

Honeysuckle

Forsythia

Lilac

Buckthorn

Russian Olive

Vibernum

Wiegelia

Coton Easter

D. Large deciduous trees:

Oak Birch

Honey Locust

Gum

Sycamore

Hard Maple

Ash

(3) Prohibited plant materials.

A. Box Elder

B. Elms

C. Poplars

D. Willows

(4) The placement of the ten foot wide green belt in relationship to the location of the fence shall be subject to the review and approval of the Chief Building Inspector.

(Ord. 75-61. Passed 2-2-76; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)









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CHAPTER 1165

Fences


1165.01 Definitions.

1165.02 Permit required.

1165.025 Construction requirements.

1165.03 Height limitations.

1165.04 Extensions on lot.

1165.05 Barbed wire or electric.


1165.06 Double fencing.

1165.07 Swimming pool fence permits.

1165.08 Compliance and inspection.

1165.09 Appeals for denial of permit.

1165.10 Time limit for compliance.

1165.11 Title.

CROSS REFERENCES

Snow fences   see GEN. OFF. 517.07

Fences required in U8A Districts   see P. & Z. 1159.03

Enclosures of swimming pools   see BLDG. 1339.11




1165.01 TITLE.

This chapter may be known as the "Fence Ordinance" of the City, and any reference to the "Fence Ordinance" of the City in any action taken by Council or any board, commission or office of the City shall be deemed to constitute a reference to this chapter unless the context otherwise indicates.

(Ord. 95 7. Passed 6 6 95; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1165.02 PERMIT REQUIRED.

(a) No fence shall be constructed in any use district other than a Class U1 or U2 Use District, unless approved by the Chief Building Inspector pursuant to the application procedure set forth in Section 1165.03.


(b) No fence shall hereafter be erected, altered, relocated or reconstructed in a Class U1 or U2 District unless information is first presented to the Chief Building Inspector showing the location, dimensions, materials and the manner of construction of the fence, and the Chief Building Inspector has issued a permit for the same. No person shall commence any such work unless a permit has first been obtained.


(c) No fence permit shall be granted if, in the opinion of the Chief Building Inspector the construction, alteration, relocation or reconstruction of the proposed fence will constitute a nuisance, fire hazard, public safety hazard or traffic hazard, impair the light or movement of air in a manner tending to cause an unhealthy condition or adversely affect the reasonable use of neighboring properties.


(d) A fee shall be charged for each fence permit issued as provided in Section 1337.01(a)(7).




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1165.03 HEIGHT LIMITATIONS.

(a) No fence in a Class U1 or Class U2 District shall exceed six feet in height above the existing grade line with an allowable deviance of no more than three inches to allow for clearance and/or uneven terrain.


(b) In the event that an appeal is taken to the Board of Zoning Appeals based upon a denial for failure to comply with the requirements of subsection (a) hereof, notice of such appeal shall be forwarded by the applicant to all owners of the properties abutting the rear and side yards of the property, or their written consent to the construction of such fence shall be submitted to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Notice shall be deemed provided upon mailing. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to supply the Board of Zoning Appeals with evidence sufficient to establish the identity of the owners of the abutting property and proof of the notice called for herein.

(Ord. 95 7. Passed 6 6-95; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1165.04 APPROVAL FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FENCES IN USE DISTRICTS OTHER THAN CLASS U1 AND U2.

(a) No building permit shall be issued for the construction, alteration, relocation or reconstruction of a proposed fence until the same shall have been approved by the Chief Building Inspector.


(b) Application for such permit shall be submitted in writing to the Chief Building Inspector, accompanied by drawings showing the location, character and extent of such fence.


(c) The Chief Building Inspector shall approve such application if it shall find that the construction, alteration, relocation or reconstruction of the proposed fence will not constitute a nuisance, fire hazard, public safety hazard or traffic hazard, and further will not adversely affect the reasonable use of neighboring properties. Upon approval by the Chief Building Inspector shall issue a permit to construct a fence at the location and of such character and extent so approved.

(Ord. 95-7. Passed 6-6-95; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1165.05 BARBED WIRE, ELECTRIC AND STOCKADE FENCES.

(a) No electrically charged fence shall be constructed in the City.


(b) No barbed wire shall be used on any fence, and chain link or mesh wire fences shall be constructed without barbs and/or unfinished and sharp edges at either the top or the bottom of the fence.


(c) Stockade type fences shall be strictly prohibited.

(Ord. 95 7. Passed 6 6 95; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)





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1165.06 DOUBLE FENCING.

No more than one fence shall be permitted to be constructed on a property line.

(Ord. 95 7. Passed 6 6 95; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1165.07 CONSTRUCTION OF JOINT FENCES BY ADJOINING LANDOWNERS.

(a) Abutting property owners may agree to construct a joint fence on the property line.


(b) For purposes of this Zoning Code and other provisions of these Codified Ordinances, each abutting property owner shall be responsible for constructing and maintaining such fence in compliance with this Zoning Code and the as aforesaid and each such owner shall be subject to the penalties for noncompliance therewith.

(Ord. 95-7. Passed 6-6-95; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1165.08 FENCES IN FRONT YARDS, SIDE YARDS AND ON CORNER LOTS; PROXIMITY TO SIDEWALKS.

(a) No fence shall be allowed in a front yard, except an ornamental fence in a U1 or U2 District. "Ornamental fence" means a continuous structure or device intended primarily for ornamentation and not for enclosing an area, to be no more than three and one half feet in height, running from front corner to front corner of the house, consisting of a post or posts interconnected by a top rail and one center rail and connected between the top rails and center rails with all types of material so as to emit air through eighty percent of the area of the fence, and which is situated in its entirety within twelve feet of the front line of a building or the ground level projection thereof, and between lines constituting the forward extension of lines of the sidewalk/foundations of such building, or at the corners of a lot, so long as it does not exceed in length and width twenty five percent of the frontal length of the lawn area and side length to the residence, respectively, and tapering from the corner to a height of one foot or less at its end. No ornamental fence shall be permitted at any other location in a front yard.


(b) No fence in a Class U1 or U2 District shall be permitted in a side yard, except that a fence shall be permitted in a side yard, which abuts an entranceway door. Such a fence shall not extend toward the front line of the building more than two feet beyond the side entranceway door.

(Ord. 96 51. Passed 1 7 97; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


(c) Houses situated on corner lots shall be bound by the same restrictions contained herein. Additionally, on corner lots, a fence may extend no more than four feet from the side of the house and may not exceed four feet in height.

(Ord. 97-36. Passed 7-15-97; Ord. 2001-12. Passed 6-19-01; Ord. 2001-37. Passed

7-10-01.)





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(d) In no circumstances shall any fence be permitted closer than four feet to a public sidewalk, except a corner front yard fence, which shall be no closer than one foot to a public sidewalk.

(Ord. 96 51. Passed 1 7 97; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1165.09 SWIMMING POOL FENCE PERMITS.

Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter with respect to height and location of fences, in order to protect the safety of the inhabitants of the City, the Chief Building Inspector may issue permits for the construction of fences to enclose swimming pools having height and location other than herein prescribed, upon the prior approval thereof by the Chief Building Inspector, which approval shall be granted if the Chief Building Inspector finds that such fence will meet the requirements of the ordinances of the City governing the construction and maintenance of fences enclosing swimming pools and will satisfy the requirements set forth in this section. Application for such permit shall be made in writing to the Chief Building Inspector and shall be accompanied by drawings showing the location, character and extent of such fence. The Chief Building Inspector may require additional data from the applicant reasonably related to the factors it must consider in acting upon such application.

(Ord. 95-7. Passed 6-6-95; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1165.10 APPEALS FOR DENIAL OF FENCE PERMIT.

(a) Any person who is denied a permit for the construction of a fence in the City may appeal to the Board of Zoning Appeals. The appellant will pay the scheduled fee to the City with a written application on the forms provided by the Board of Zoning Appeals, at which time the Secretary of the Board of Zoning Appeals will place the appellant's request on the Board's agenda for the next available meeting date.


(b) If the Board shall find that such proposed fence is substantially in accordance with the requirements described in this chapter, notwithstanding insubstantial variances therefrom, and shall determine that the construction, alteration, relocation or reconstruction of the proposed fence will not constitute a nuisance, fire hazard, public safety hazard or traffic hazard, and further will not impair the light or movement of air in a, manner tending to cause an unhealthy condition, or will not adversely affect the reasonable use of neighboring properties, the Board may recommend the granting of such permit and shall refer the matter to Council.


(c) Upon consideration of such matter and the standards set forth in this chapter, Council may order the granting of such permit by the affirmative vote of not less than a majority of its members, whereupon the Chief Building Inspector shall issue a permit in accordance with such order. In considering such appeal and such recommendation, the Board and Council may require additional data from the applicant reasonably related to the factors to be considered in taking action thereon.

(Ord. 95 7. Passed 6 6 95; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)




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1165.11 COMPLIANCE.

(a) In the event that a fence has already been constructed without a permit, or an appeal has been denied and a fence has already been constructed in violation of this chapter, the owner of the property on which the fence is located shall be notified in writing that he is in violation of this Zoning Code before the penalty set forth in Section 1131.99 will be applied.


(b) It shall be the duty of each property owner to determine the property lines and to ascertain that the fence constructed does not encroach upon another lot or parcel of land. The City shall furnish such inspection as is deemed necessary to determine that the fence is constructed in accordance with plans submitted for the permit as outlined in Section 1165.02. However, the issuance of the permit by the City shall not be construed to mean that the City has determined that the fence is not encroaching upon another lot, nor shall it relieve the property owner of the duty imposed upon him or her herein.

(Ord. 95 7. Passed 6 6 95; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)
































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CHAPTER 1167

Air Conditioning Units


1167.01 Defined; permits; location; inspection.



CROSS REFERENCE

Permits and fees   see BLDG. 1337.01(d)




1167.01 DEFINED; PERMITS; LOCATION; INSPECTION.

(a) As used in this chapter, "air conditioning unit" or "unit" means any appliance, instrument, device, apparatus or equipment or component thereof, used for washing, humidifying, dehumidifying or controlling the temperature of air in a residence or other accessory building and which is designed for installation in an outdoor location detached from the building which it serves.

(Ord. 68-56. Passed 2-19-69; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


(b) No air conditioning unit shall be installed in an outdoor location in a U1 or U2 District without first obtaining a permit therefor from the Chief Building Inspector. Applications for such permits shall be in writing, shall specify the brand name, model, dimensions and cooling capacity of the air conditioning unit, and shall be accompanied by a drawing showing the proposed location of the unit. If the proposed installation complies in all respects with this chapter and all other applicable ordinances, rules and regulations of the City, and upon payment of a fee of ten dollars ($10.00), the Chief Building Inspector shall issue a permit therefore.

(Adopting Ordinance; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


(c) In a U1 or U2 District no air conditioning unit shall be installed, placed or set (i) within a side or front yard; (ii) within ten feet of any side or rear lot line; (iii) within fifteen feet of any residence other than the one being served by such air conditioning unit.

(Ord. 87 71. Passed 12 1 87; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


(d) Every air conditioning unit installed in an outdoor location shall be placed upon a level, one piece slab of concrete or similar material of such strength and thickness as to prevent breakage due to freezing or other causes.


(e) The Board of Zoning Appeals or Council may, as a condition of granting a variance from the provisions of this chapter as to location of an air conditioning unit, require that landscaping or other sound deadening material be installed in connection with the installation of an air conditioning unit in order to prevent the sound from such air conditioning unit from being annoying, disturbing or injurious to the comfort, repose, peace, health or safety of nearby residents.



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(f) No air conditioning unit shall be placed in operation until the Chief Building Inspector has inspected the same and determined that the installation and location thereof are in compliance with this chapter and all other applicable ordinances, rules and regulations of the City.

(Ord. 68 56. Passed 2 19 69; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)










































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CHAPTER 1169

Deposits and Fees


1169.01 Deposits required for consultants and other expenses.

1169.02 Approval and rate for services.

1169.03 Special accounts; minimum balance and accounting.


1169.04 Failure to post deposit; deposit purpose.

1169.05 Fees for zoning permits and applications.

CROSS REFERENCES

Duties of Director of Finance   see CHTR. Art. V, Sec. 5.4




1169.01 DEPOSITS REQUIRED FOR CONSULTANTS AND OTHER EXPENSES.

(a) When an applicant makes application to present a request to the Chief Building Inspector, the Plan Review Board and the Board of Zoning Appeals or Council, the applicant shall first deposit funds in a special account with the Director of Finance to defray such expenses as are attendant to his request according to the following schedule in addition to the normal or usual filing fee to appear before the Board of Zoning Appeals or Council.

Amount of

Type of Proposal Deposit

(1) All residential developments containing less

than ten acres $ 350.00

(Ord. 99-30. Passed 7-6-99; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)

(2) All residential developments containing

between ten acres and 100 acres $ 500.00

(3) All residential developments containing

more than 100 acres $1,000.00

(4) All commercial and/or industrial

developments $2,000.00

(Ord. 86-11. Passed 2-4-86; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)

(5) All requests for vacation of public streets $ 500.00

(Ord. 87-68. Passed 12-1-87; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


(b) (1) When considering proposals as identified in this chapter, if the Chief Building Inspector, the Board of Zoning Appeals or Council requests professional assistance in its study and review from the City Engineer, the City Planner, the Director of Law or other consultants that may be required, and it is determined, at any stage of the proceedings, that the





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initial deposit, as set forth in subsection (a) hereof, is insufficient to cover the cost of such professional assistance, then the applicant, upon notification thereof, shall deposit an additional sum of money as specified by the Chief Building Inspector, the Board of Zoning Appeals or Council before further consideration of the request.

(2) At any stage of the proceedings, if the Chief Building Inspector, the Board of Zoning Appeals or Council determines that the deposit required under subsection (a) hereof is insufficient to cover the costs of consultants and other related expense, it shall determine the amount of additional money to be deposited and notify the applicant to make said deposit within fourteen days. No further action shall be taken on said application until said deposit is made. Failure to make such deposit may lead to the dismissal of the application under Section 1169.04.

(Ord. 99-30. Passed 7-6-99; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1169.02 APPROVAL AND RATE FOR SERVICES.

In the event professional consulting services rendered by the City Engineer, City Planner and/or Director of Law, or any other outside consultants, or other expenses are necessary as determined by the Chief Building Inspector or the Mayor, the same shall be approved by the Mayor and they shall be rendered at prevailing contractual rates for such consulting services.

(Ord. 76-35. Passed 1-4-77; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1169.03 SPECIAL ACCOUNTS; MINIMUM BALANCE AND ACCOUNTING.

The Director of Finance shall establish special accounts within the City's funds on behalf of such applicants, and upon authorization of the Chief Building Inspector and/or the Mayor, he shall pay to the City by way of reimbursement or directly to the person rendering such services all charges and expenses incurred in connection with the applicant's business before the Chief Building Inspector, Plan Review Board, Board of Zoning Appeals or Council. Should any applicant's special fund have a balance of less than twenty percent of the original deposit, the Mayor shall request in writing that the applicant provide an additional deposit so that the balance shall then equal the original deposit required. In the event such request is approved or disapproved by the Chief Building Inspector, Board of Zoning Appeals or Council, or withdrawn by the applicant, any funds remaining in such special deposit account, after payment of all lawful charges thereupon, shall immediately be returned to the applicant. The Director of Finance shall furnish an accounting of charges to such fund at any reasonable time upon request of the applicant and upon final dispersal.

(Ord. 76-35. Passed 1-4-77; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)








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1169.04 FAILURE TO POST DEPOSIT; DEPOSIT PURPOSE.

(a) Upon any failure to post deposit funds to defray Municipal overhead, as herein provided, the Planning Commission, Plan Review Board, Board of Zoning Appeals or Council may dismiss any application.


(b) Nothing herein shall obligate the City to grant its approval of an application or be construed as consideration therefore, but rather the deposit shall serve the purpose that the City shall continue to be governed by its officials' informed and intelligent vote upon each specific appeal and with the direction that such funds are to be applied to furnish the City with necessary technical data from professional Municipal consultants when requested or required by it on specific applications or to defray necessary advertising and/or other administrative expenses regardless of the outcome of the final disposition of the request or proposal of the applicant.


1169.05 FEE FOR ZONING PERMITS AND APPLICATIONS.

(a) The following fees shall be collected in advance by the Director of Finance. Upon payment of such fees, the Director shall notify the Chief Building Inspector, the Plan Review Board and/or the Board of Zoning Appeals, as the case may be, of the receipt of such fees.

(1) Applications for rezoning $100.00

(2) Applications and requests to Planning

Commission/Plan Review Board $ 35.00

(3) Copies of applications, ordinances,

resolutions and minutes, whether

certified or uncertified:

Each copy page $ 2.00

Each additional copy page $ 1.00


(b) Upon application to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a use district exception (otherwise known as a conditional use permit), and/or a commercial special permit, or a variance and exception in the Codified Ordinances, the applicant shall pay the following fees and deposit such fees with the Secretary to the Board of Zoning Appeals:

(1) Initial application fee $100.00

(2) Conditional use permit and/or

commercial special permit (upon

approval by Council) $ 35.00

(3) Annual renewal of conditional use

permit and/or commercial special

permit $ 35.00

(4) Application for variances and

exceptions $ 25.00

(Ord. 89-23. Passed 8-15-89; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)





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CHAPTER 1171

Accessory Buildings


1171.01 Tool sheds and other similar outbuildings.



CROSS REFERENCES

Districts and uses generally   see P. & Z. Ch. 1135

Height districts   see P. & Z. 1163.01, 1163.02

Building Inspector   see BLDG. Ch. 1331




1171.01 TOOL SHEDS AND OTHER SIMILAR OUTBUILDINGS.

Tool sheds and other similar outbuildings shall be permitted in a Class U1, U2 or U3 Use District, provided, however, that such tool sheds and other similar outbuildings shall be subject to the following rules and regulations governing their location, erection and construction:

(a) No tool shed or other similar outbuilding shall be erected without a building permit issued for such purpose by the Chief Building Inspector.

(b) Only tool sheds or other similar outbuildings sold commercially or constructed according to plans approved by the Chief Building Inspector shall be permitted.

(c) The maximum size of any such tool shed or other similar outbuilding shall be 120 square feet external dimensions. The maximum height shall be ten feet.

(d) Tool sheds or other similar outbuildings shall have the following flooring and base:

(1) Tool sheds or other similar outbuildings of wood construction, not exceeding 100 square feet total external dimensions with a floor of pressure treated lumber, may be erected on a four inch gravel base on a fairly level site. The base shall extend one foot beyond the entire perimeter of the building with an edging of treated timbers.

(2) Tool sheds or other similar outbuildings of wood construction in excess of 100 square feet total external dimensions, upon approval of the Board of Zoning Appeals, shall be erected on a four-inch thick concrete base and four inch high curb with embedded anchor bolts, except that the Chief Building Inspector may require a footer for larger buildings.

(3) Tool sheds or other similar outbuildings of metal construction shall be anchored on a four inch thick concrete base.


(e) The tool shed or other similar outbuilding shall be a minimum of five feet from the side property lines and five feet from the rear property line, whether the house has an attached garage, a detached garage or no garage. Further, no tool shed or other similar outbuilding of wood construction shall be less than ten feet from any dwelling.




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(f) When a tool shed or other similar outbuilding is to be constructed on a lot having either a house with an attached garage or no garage, then such tool shed or other similar outbuilding shall be located at least three feet, but no more than ten feet, from the rear property line, provided, however, that if such rear property line abuts a side property line, then the tool shed or other similar outbuilding shall be at least ten feet from the abutting side line.


(g) The only lots upon which a tool shed or other similar outbuilding shall be permitted are those upon which a habitable house is found.

(Ord. 92-41. Passed 6-23-92; Ord. 92-57. Passed 4-20-93; Ord. 97-37. Passed 9-9-97; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)




































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CHAPTER 1173

Underground Electric and Telephone Lines


1173.01 Required underground installation; exceptions.

1173.02 Preliminary plans.

1173.03 Construction standards.

1173.04 Exemptions.

1173.05 Variances.


1173.06 Submission of plans.

1173.07 Bond.

1173.08 Permit required for rebuilding systems.

1173.09 Permit fee.

1173.99 Penalty.



1173.01 REQUIRED UNDERGROUND INSTALLATION; EXCEPTIONS.

In all residential subdivisions platted subsequent to the effective date of this section, unless exempted from the requirements of this chapter as provided in Section 1173.04, all telephone and electric distribution wire, Cable T. V., conduits and cables therein, shall be installed underground, except as necessary to bring service to the subdivision. Existing overhead facilities and any rearrangement, improvement or addition thereto shall be exempt from this requirement.

(Ord. 79 52. Passed 10 16 79; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1173.02 PRELIMINARY PLANS.

The preliminary plan with respect to residential subdivisions shall be submitted to the City Engineer and to the electric and telephone utility companies which will provide service to the subdivision for their recommendations with respect to the width and location of easements for electric and telephone distribution cables and related facilities. The recommendations of the City Engineer and such utility companies shall be submitted to the Plan Review Board by the owner of the subdivision together with the plat of the subdivision. Prior to approving the plat of the subdivision, the Plan Review Board shall determine that adequate easements are provided for all utility services including underground electric and telephone distribution wires, conduits, cables, gas pipelines, sewer and water lines. The owner of the subdivision shall, at the time the plat of the subdivision is submitted for approval, present such evidence as the Plan Review Board deems necessary to insure that the owner shall make or has made provision for all utility services including underground electric and telephone distribution wires, conduits, cables, gas pipelines, sewer and water lines, in accordance with this section and adequate for the anticipated needs of the subdivision.

(Ord. 79-52. Passed 10-16-79; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1173.03 CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS.

The construction of all underground facilities shall meet the minimum requirements of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio and any code approved or adopted by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.

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1173.04 EXEMPTIONS.

This chapter shall not apply to any of the following above ground utility facilities:

(a) Poles used exclusively for police and fire alarm boxes, traffic control facilities, or any similar Municipal equipment installed under the supervision and to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Service and/or the Director of Public Safety;

(b) Thoroughfare street lighting systems on arterial streets of highways designated by the City and lighting units comprised of poles, standards, conductor and appurtenant equipment for other street lighting systems and for area lighting;

(c) Radio antennae and associated equipment, including supporting structures. This exception specifically does not include utility facilities extending to and from such equipment;

(d) Temporary utility facilities used for supplying services to new construction or for maintaining services during periods of restoration or replacement; and

(e) Service equipment and connections mounted against walls of buildings served, including electric risers and meters and communication or television risers and terminals.

(Ord. 79 52. Passed 10 16 79; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1173.05 VARIANCES.

The Board of Zoning Appeals of the City may grant a variance from the requirements of this chapter in those circumstances only where underground construction would not be practicable due to the nature of the soil or rock formations in the area, unusual rodent or animal infestation which cannot be corrected, the presence of existing impeding underground drainage ditches, open storm sewers, and impediments of like nature or because of some other equally prohibitive circumstances.

(Ord. 79-52. Passed 10-16-79; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1173.06 SUBMISSION OF PLANS.

Prior to the approval of a final plat for residential subdivisions within the City, the owner or subdivider duly authorized by the owner, shall submit plans to the City Engineer showing the location of easements and rights of way for all underground utility facilities to be installed within such subdivision. Within sixty days after completion of installation of the underground utility facilities, the owner shall furnish to the City drawings showing the location and depth of such facilities within the subdivision.

(Ord. 79 52. Passed 10 16 79; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1173.07 BOND.

Prior to the granting of final approval of any residential subdivision, the subdivider shall have installed or shall have furnished adequate bond for the ultimate installation in accordance with standards of the Ohio Public Utilities Commission of underground communication cables and underground distribution cables for power and street lighting






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from a common distribution system and equipment and housing necessary in the operation of the distribution system, together with adequate provision for street light lamps and standards in accordance with the design approved by the Plan Review Board.

(Ord. 79-52. Passed 10-16-79; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1173.08 PERMIT REQUIRED FOR REBUILDING SYSTEMS.

No person shall rebuild or reconstruct or cause to be rebuilt or reconstructed any existing communication, electric power or street lighting systems, or major parts thereof, in and through the City without first obtaining a permit from Council. The applicant for such permit shall file with the Plan Review Board detailed plans and specifications in support of the request for such a permit.

(Ord. 79-52. Passed 10-16-79; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1173.09 PERMIT FEE.

If plans and specifications submitted meet the standards of this chapter, the City Engineer shall issue a permit for installation of such underground utility facilities. If such permit is applied for after final acceptance of the initial plat, then a permit fee of five cents ($0.05) per running foot for all underground utilities located under street rights of way shall be charged by the City. All permits issued prior to such final acceptance by the City shall be issued without charge.

(Ord. 79 52. Passed 10 16 79; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1173.99 PENALTY.

Whoever violates any provision of this chapter shall be fined not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00). Each day a violation of any section of this chapter continues shall constitute a separate offense. In addition, such violation may be abated or enjoined by injunctive action in a court of competent jurisdiction.

(Ord. 79 52. Passed 10 16 79; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)



















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CHAPTER 1177

Plat Acceptance


1177.01 Conditions for plat acceptance; development bonds.

1177.02 Street dedication by plat endorsement.


1177.03 Utilities bond not required.

CROSS REFERENCES

Improvements performance bond   see Ohio R.C. 711.101




1177.01 CONDITIONS FOR PLAT ACCEPTANCE; DEVELOPMENT BONDS.

No plat involving any new public street or the widening or extension thereof shall be approved until:

(a) The applicant offers evidence satisfactory to the Chief Building Inspector that title to the land being dedicated for street purposes shall be free and clear of all encumbrances; and

(b) The applicant posts a bond or other security satisfactory as to form and sureties to the Chief Building Inspector that the street, public improvements and all utilities shall be constructed according to the plans and specifications submitted, the work to be done under the supervision of the City Engineer and to his satisfaction. Such bond or other security shall be in an amount equal to one hundred percent of the cost of the proposed public improvements as estimated by the City Engineer. Upon acceptance by the City of the public improvements, such bond or other security shall be reduced to ten percent of the actual cost of the public improvements as determined by the City Engineer and shall continue in existence for a period of two years following the adoption of legislation accepting the street for maintenance and shall secure the City against defects in design and/or construction of such public improvements, appurtenances and utilities.

(Ord. 80-41. Passed 9-16-80; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)


1177.02 STREET DEDICATION BY PLAT ENDORSEMENT.

No street shall be deemed to be accepted for dedication until there is endorsed on the plat the finding of the City Engineer that such new street or extension of an existing street and all public improvements and utilities have been constructed in accordance with required specifications and that the same complies with the rules and regulations of the City relating to the dedication of streets and that bond has been posted in accordance with Section 1177.01.

(Ord. 80 41. Passed 9 16 80; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)





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1177.03 UTILITIES BOND NOT REQUIRED.

The bond required by this chapter, when posted in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, shall supersede the bond required by Section 1173.07.

(Ord. 80 41. Passed 9 16 80; Ord. 2001-37. Passed 7-10-01.)











































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CHAPTER 1179

Storm Water Management


1179.01 Definitions.

1179.02 Earth-disturbing activities; permit required.

1179.03 Statement of intent required.

1179.04 Storm water management plan required.

1179.05 Filing fee.

1179.06 Application for permit.

1179.07 Approval or denial of permit.

1179.08 Notification of commencement of work.

1179.09 Site inspection.

1179.10 Compliance with other applicable law.

1179.11 Purpose of storm water management plan.

1179.12 Specific contents of storm water management plan.




1179.13 Requirements.

1179.14 Performance criteria.

1179.15 Permanent storm water management controls.

1179.16 Storm water facility maintenance.

1179.17 Maintenance information in storm water management plan.

1179.18 Inspection requirements.

1179.19 Guarantees for completion of work.

1179.20 Inspection and enforcement actions.

1179.21 Variances.

1179.22 Disclaimer of liability.

1179.23 Revocation hearing.

1179.99 Penalty.



CROSS REFERENCES

Barricades and warning lights; abandoned excavations - see GEN. OFF.

521.03

Obstructing or diverting watercourses or sewers - see GEN. OFF. 521.05

Duty to keep sidewalks, drains and ditches clean - see GEN. OFF. 521.06

Excavations in public property - see S.U. & P.S. Ch. 901

Sewer generally - see S.U. & P.S. Ch. 921

Roof and yard drainage - see BLDG. 1307.07(RDHC 1523.05)

Drainage plans - see BLDG. 1359.07



1179.01 DEFINITIONS.

(a) In General. For the purpose of this chapter:

(1) Words used in the present tense include the future tense, and the singular includes the plural unless the context clearly indicates the contrary.



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(2) The term "shall" is always mandatory and not discretionary; the word "may" is permissive.

(3) Any word or term used in these regulations but not defined in this section shall be given the standard or common interpretation.


(b) Specific Definitions. As used in this chapter:

(1) "Channel" means a natural stream that conveys water, or a ditch excavated for the flow of water.

(2) "Concentrated storm water runoff" means surface runoff which converges and flows primarily through water conveyance features such as swales, gullies, waterways, channels or storm sewers, and which exceeds the maximum specified flow rates of filters or perimeter controls intended to control sheet flow.

(3) "Conservation" means the wise use and management of natural resources.

(4) "Cut and fill slopes" means a portion of land surface or area from which soil material is excavated and/or filled, forming a slope or embankment.

(5) "Denuded area" means a portion of land surface on which the vegetation or other soil stabilization features have been removed, destroyed or covered and which may result in or contribute to erosion and sedimentation.

(6) "Detention structure" means a storm water management structure which is dry between storm events. Storm water management structures include a properly engineered/designed volume dedicated to the temporary storage and slow release of runoff waters.

(7) "Development area" means any tract, lot or parcel of land, or any combination of tracts, lots or parcels of land, which is in one ownership or is contiguous and in diverse ownership, where an earth disturbing activity is to be performed in accordance with a single plan of development.

(8) "District" means the Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District organized under Ohio R.C. Chapter 1515.

(9) "Ditch" means an excavation, either dug or natural, for the purpose of drainage or irrigation with intermittent flow.

(10) "Dumping" means grading, pushing, piling, throwing, unloading or placing of soil.

(11) "Earth disturbing activity" means any clearing, grubbing, grading, excavating, filling or other alteration of the earth's surface where natural or man made ground cover is destroyed.

(12) "Earth material" means soil, sediment, rock, sand, gravel and organic material or residue associated with or attached to the soil.

(13) "Erosion" means the process by which the land surface is worn away by the action of water, wind, ice or gravity.

(14) "Erosion and sediment control practices" means conservation measures used to control sedimentation or other pollution and includes structural practices, vegetative practices and management techniques.




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(15) "Frequency storm" means a rainfall or other storm event of a magnitude with a specified average recurrence interval, calculated with Natural Resource Conservation Service Type II twenty four hour curves or depth duration frequency curves.

(16) "Grading" means earth disturbing activity such as excavation, stripping, cutting, filling, stockpiling or any combination thereof.

(17) "Grubbing" means removing, clearing or scalping material such as roots, stumps or sod.

(18) "Landslide" means the rapid mass movement of soil and rock material downhill under the influence of gravity, in which the movement of the soil mass occurs along an interior surface of sliding.

(19) "Larger common plan of development" means a contiguous area where multiple separate and distinct construction activities may be taking place at different times on different schedules under one plan.

(20) "Outfall" means an area where water flows from a structure, such as a conduit, storm sewer, improved channel or drain, and the area immediately beyond the structure which is impacted by the velocity of flow in the structure.

(21) "Person" means any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, agency, unincorporated association, municipal corporation, township, county, state agency, the Federal government or any combination thereof.

(22) "Retention structure" means a storm water management structure which maintains a permanent pool of water. These include a properly engineered/designed volume dedicated to the temporary storage and slow release of runoff waters.

(23) "Sediment" means solid material, both mineral and organic, that is in suspension, is being transported or has been moved from its site of origin by wind, water, gravity or ice, and has come to rest on the earth's surface.

(24) "Sediment basin" means a settling pond meeting or exceeding the design specifications of a temporary sediment basin as defined in Rainwater and Land Development, 1996, Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

(25) "Sediment control" means the limiting of sediment transport by controlling erosion or detaining sediment laden water, allowing sediment to settle out.

(26) "Sediment pollution" means the effect of the failure to use management or conservation practices to control wind or water erosion of the soil and to minimize the degradation of water resources by soil sediment in conjunction with land grading, excavating, filling or other soil disturbing activities on land used or being developed for non farm commercial, industrial, residential or other non farm purposes.

(27) "Sensitive area" means an area or water resource, as delineated by the City prior to plan approval, that requires special management because of its susceptibility to sediment pollution or because of its importance to the well being of the surrounding communities, the region or the State and includes:



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A. Ponds, wetlands or small lakes with less than five acres of surface area;

B. Small streams with gradients less than ten feet per mile, with average annual flows of less than three and one-half feet per second containing sand or gravel bottoms;

C. Drainage areas of a locally or State designated scenic river; and

D. Slopes in excess of twenty-five percent.

(28) "Settling pond" means a runoff detention structure, such as a sediment basin or sediment trap, which detains sediment laden runoff, allowing sediment to settle out.

(29) "Sheet flow" means water runoff in a thin, uniform layer, or rills, which is of small enough quantity to be treated by sediment barriers.

(30) "Silviculture" means the theory and practice of controlling forest establishment, composition and growth.

(31) "Slip" means a landslide, as defined in paragraph (b)(18) hereof.

(32) "Sloughing" means a slip or downward movement of an extended layer of soil resulting from the undermining action of water or the earth- disturbing activity of man.

(33) "Soil" means unconsolidated erodible earth material consisting of minerals and/or organics.

(34) "Soil stabilization" means vegetative or structural soil cover controlling erosion, and includes permanent and temporary seed, mulch, sod, pavement, etc.

(35) "Storm water conveyance system" means all storm sewers, channels, streams, ponds, lakes, etc., used for conveying concentrated storm water runoff or storing storm water runoff.

(36) "Stream" means a body of water running or flowing on the earth's surface or the channel in which such flow occurs. Flow may be seasonally intermittent.

(37) "Unstable soil" means a portion of the land surface which is prone to slipping, sloughing or landslides.

(38) "Water resources" means all streams, lakes, ponds, wetlands, watercourses, waterways, drainage systems and all other bodies or accumulations of surface water, natural or artificial, which are situated wholly or partly within, or border upon, this State, or are within its jurisdiction, except those private waters which do not combine or effect a junction with natural surface waters.

(Ord. 96-49. Passed 1-21-97.)


1179.02 EARTH-DISTURBING ACTIVITIES; PERMIT REQUIRED.

A storm water management permit shall be required for any earth disturbing activities involving an area greater than 2,500 square feet.

(Ord. 96-49. Passed 1-21-97.)




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1179.03 STATEMENT OF INTENT REQUIRED.

When a development area is less than one acre but more than 2,500 square feet, a Statement of Intent shall be required to obtain a storm water management permit.

(Ord. 96-49. Passed 1-21-97.)


1179.04 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN REQUIRED.

When a development area is one acre or more, the applicant shall develop and submit for review and approval a storm water management plan as described in this chapter. The storm water management plan must be submitted to the Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District for its review and comment prior to submitting it for approval by the City. At least five copies of the plan and written comments of the Soil and Water Conservation District shall be submitted to the City.

(Ord. 96-49. Passed 1-21-97.)


1179.05 FILING FEE.

All applications for a storm water management permit, except those submitted by a public entity or agency, shall be accompanied by a filing fee as set forth in Section 1337.01. (Ord. 96-49. Passed 1-21-97.)


1179.06 APPLICATION FOR PERMIT.

An application for a storm water management permit shall be submitted to the City Engineer. The City Engineer shall review the application and forward copies of the application to the Planning Commission. If the Planning Commission finds the application in conformance with the provisions of these regulations, a permit will be issued with such reasonable conditions as deemed necessary to secure the objectives of these regulations. (Ord. 96-49. Passed 1-21-97.)


1179.07 APPROVAL OR DENIAL OF PERMIT.

An application for a storm water management permit shall be approved or denied within thirty days from the time the application was submitted. If a revision to the application is required, the thirty-day review period shall commence upon receipt of the revision.

(Ord. 96-49. Passed 1-21-97.)


1179.08 NOTIFICATION OF COMMENCEMENT OF WORK.

Every permit holder shall notify the City Engineer at least five working days prior to commencement of work authorized by such permit.

(Ord. 96-49. Passed 1-21-97.)


1179.09 SITE INSPECTION.

All permitted earth-disturbing activities shall be subject to site inspection by the City Engineer and the Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District to determine compliance with this chapter.

(Ord. 96-49. Passed 1-21-97.)



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1179.10 COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER APPLICABLE LAW.

(a) The applicant for a storm water management permit shall have complied with any of the following provisions which are applicable, prior to filing an application for a permit:

(1) The provisions of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources "Ohio Dam Safety Laws" (July 1, 1987) or the latest edition thereof;

(2) The provisions of the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits as administered by the United States and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agencies. A copy of the NPDES permit number or a signed statement saying that the permit is not needed will be provided to the City before a construction permit will be issued.

(3) The provisions of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Section 404, permits for Federally protected water resources, including wetlands, streams and lake shores.


(b) The City Engineer shall have approved the site plan prior to the filing of an application for a permit.

(Ord. 96-49. Passed 1-21-97.)


1179.11 PURPOSE OF STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN.

A storm water management plan shall identify potential erosion, sediment pollution and storm water problems from the development area and describe measures to be taken to control those problems. The storm water management plan must be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to any earth disturbing activity on the development area.

(Ord. 96-49. Passed 1-21-97.)


1179.12 SPECIFIC CONTENTS OF STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN.

The following specific information shall be included in a storm water management plan:

(a) A narrative providing a general project description, including the nature, type and purpose of earth-disturbing activity and the larger common plan of development.

(1) The schedule of construction operations as related to implementing erosion and sediment control practices and storm water management facilities.

(2) Maintenance requirements for temporary erosion and sediment control practice and the person responsible for such maintenance.

(3) The name, address and telephone number of the plan designer and the owner or person(s) responsible for the development area.

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(c) A site plan showing the following information:

(1) The larger common plan of development, the development area and all pertinent surrounding features, including water resources, and the site in relation to the surrounding area and the area receiving runoff from the proposed development.

(2) Existing watershed boundary lines, the direction of flow and the watershed acreage.

(3) The types of soils within or affected by the development area and the location of all highly erodible or unstable soils, as determined by the most current edition of the Soil Survey of Lake County.

(4) Surface water locations, including springs, wetlands, streams, lakes, ponds, etc., on or within 200 feet of the site.

(5) Existing and planned locations of buildings and utilities which may affect erosion and sediment control practices.

(6) The location and description of existing and proposed drainage patterns and facilities, including any allied drainage facilities beyond the development area and the larger common development area. Drainage patterns during major phases of construction shall also be included, as appropriate.

(7) The total area of the site and the area of the site that is expected to undergo excavation, filling, grading or clearing.

(8) The location of sensitive areas receiving runoff from the development area.

(9) The name and/or location of the immediate receiving stream or surface water, and the subsequent named receiving water and the major river watershed in which it is located.

(10) Limits of earth-disturbing activities.

(11) The existing and proposed topography shown in appropriate contour intervals.

(12) Conservation practices drawn to scale with basic dimensions.

(13) Detail drawings of structural control practices.

(14) Proposed utilities which may affect erosion and sediment control practices.

(15) Limits of clearing.

(d) A description of conservation practices to be employed during the construction period.

(1) The schedule, phasing and coordination of construction operations and erosion and sediment control practices, including vegetative plantings, mulch and other management practices.

(2) A description of conservation measures that will be installed during the construction process to control pollutants in storm water discharges that will occur after construction operations have been completed. Such practices may include, among others: infiltration of runoff, flow reduction by use of open vegetated swales, diversions, permanent grass plantings, tree and shrub plantings, streambank protection practices, grade stabilization structures, urban pollutant traps and pervious surfaces.




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(e) An identification of storm water management control practices to be employed on the development area.

(1) A general description of the storm water management strategy proposed to meet the requirements of this chapter.

(2) The location and design calculations for all permanent storm water conveyance, detention and retention structures and other control structures.

(3) Where applicable, the type and amount of plant seed, live plants, fertilizer, agricultural ground limestone and mulch to be used. Soil testing for fertility and lime is required.

(4) Proposed utilities which may affect erosion and sediment control practices.

(f) A description of maintenance provisions:

(1) The person or other entity financially responsible for maintaining the permanent storm water control structures, storm water conveyance structures and other conservation practices.

(2) Maintenance requirements and schedules as defined by Section 1179.16 et seq.

(3) Permanent access and access easements required to perform inspection and maintenance of storm water control structures, storm water conveyance systems, permanent vegetative plantings and other conservation practices, as follows:

A. Access to flood control storm drainage ditches, channels and storage facilities shall be by means of easements. Such easements shall not be less than fifteen feet in width, exclusive of the width of the ditch, channel or other facility they are to serve, and an easement of this type shall be provided at least on one side of the flood control or storm drainage ditch, channel or similar type facility.

B. Access along the storm sewers shall be by means of easements. Such easements shall be not less than fifteen feet in width, with a minimum of five feet in width on each side of the center line.

C. Access around storm water storage facilities shall be a twenty five foot easement in the case of detention (dry) basins, and a twenty five foot easement with a twenty-five foot level beach in the case of retention (wet) basins, measured from the top of the bank, and shall include the storage facility itself.

D. Easements for emergency flow ways shall be a minimum of fifteen feet in width or larger, if required.

E. Flood control or storm drainage easements containing underground facilities shall have a minimum width of fifteen feet.

F. Those lots crossed by an easement are restricted against the planting, within said easement, of trees, shrubbery or planting with woody growth characteristics; against the construction therein of buildings, fences, walls or any other obstructions to the free flow of storm water and the movement of inspectors and maintenance equipment; and against the changing of the final grade from that described by the grading plan.


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G. Post construction storm water pollution prevention measures shall be installed during the construction process to control pollutants in storm water discharges that will occur after construction operations have been completed. Such practices may include, among others, stable runoff conveyance, stream channel protection, buffer strips, grass filter strips, infiltration practices and water quality treatment ponds.

(Ord. 96-49. Passed 1-21-97.)


1179.13 REQUIREMENTS.

(a) No person shall cause or allow earth-disturbing activities, land clearing, grubbing, grading, excavating or filling except in compliance with the performance criteria set forth in Section 1179.14.


(b) Erosion and sediment control practices used to satisfy the performance criteria set forth in Section 1179.14 shall meet the specifications in the current edition of Rainwater and Land Development, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, or the local technical manual, whichever is more stringent.


(c) The performance criteria set forth in Section 1179.14 are general guidelines and shall not limit the right of the approving authority to impose, at any time, additional, more stringent requirements, nor shall the criteria limit the right of the approving authority to waive, in writing, individual requirements.

(Ord. 96-49. Passed 1-21-97.)


1179.14 PERFORMANCE CRITERIA.

In order to control sediment pollution of water resources, the owner or the person responsible for the development area shall address planning and practices to maintain the level of conservation established by the following performance criteria:

(a) Timing of sediment trapping practices and site access control.

(b) Clearing and grubbing.

(c) Stabilization of denuded areas.

(d) Settling facilities.

(e) Sediment barriers.

(f) Storm sewer inlet protection.

(g) Working in or crossing streams.

(h) Construction access routes.

(i) Sloughing and dumping.

(j) Cut and fill slopes.

(k) Stabilization of outfalls and channels.

(l) Establishment of permanent vegetation.

(m) Disposition of temporary practices.

(n) Maintenance.

(o) Underground utility construction.

(p) NPDES Permits.

(Ord. 96-49. Passed 1-21-97.)


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1179.15 PERMANENT STORM WATER MANAGEMENT CONTROLS.

To protect property from flood damage and channel erosion, and to protect water resources from degradation resulting from accelerated storm water flows, all development areas shall be designed and constructed in compliance with this section.

(a) Requirements.

(1) Storm water management systems shall be designed for the ultimate use of the land. Phased construction for developments shall provide a storm water management system for the ultimate development of the total development.

(2) Storm water management ponds and facilities shall be designed so that they will continue to function with minimal maintenance and maximum water quality benefit.

(3) Storm water management ponds and facilities shall be designed for multiuse, wherever practical.

(4) Storm water management ponds and facilities shall be designed with specific regard to safety.

(5) The design criteria shall be applied to each watershed within the development area. If the approving authority allows post development drainage to cross pre-development drainage divides, all pre development and post development runoff rates and volumes shall be calculated using their respective drainage divides.

(6) All storm water ponds and facilities that are designed to serve the dual purpose of a sediment trap during construction shall be designed to provide for a slow release of sediment-laden water. The ideal draw-down time is from three to four days (seventy-two to ninety-six hours).

(7) All storm water ponds and facilities that are designed to serve the dual purpose of a sediment trap during construction shall be designed to provide the maximum flow time reasonably possible for sediment-laden water from the point of entry in the pond or facility until it flows out of the structure.

(8) All permanent structures shall be designed with an appropriate level of landscape design features, including the concrete and other man-made objects used in the construction of the facilities.

(b) Storm Water Management Design Criteria.

(1) Runoff rate. The runoff rate from the development area shall not be greater after development than it was before development. The applicant shall provide calculations proving no increase in the runoff rates from the two, five, ten, twenty five, fifty, and 100-year storms.

(2) Runoff volume. Increases in the runoff volume shall be offset by further restricting runoff rates. Based on the increase in runoff volume, the applicant shall determine the critical storm for the development area. The runoff rate from the critical storm shall be restricted to the one year pre-development storm runoff rate.






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(3) Determination of critical storm. The critical storm for a specific development area is determined as follows:

A. Determine the total volume of runoff from a one-year frequency, twenty-four hour storm, occurring on the development area before and after development.

B. From the volumes in paragraph (b)(3)A. hereof, determine the percent of increase in volume of runoff due to development.

C. Using this percentage, select the critical storm from the following table:




Percentage Increase in Volume of Runoff




The 24-Hour Critical

Storm for Discharge

(yrs.)


Equal to or

Greater than



Less than


0


10


1


10


20


2


20


50


5


50


100


10


100


250


25


250


500


50


500


No Limit


100


(4) Methods for controlling increases in storm water runoff peaks and volumes may include, but are not limited to:

A. Retarding flow velocities by increasing friction; for example, grassed road ditches rather than paved street gutters, where practical; discharging roof water to vegetated areas; or grass and rock-lined drainage channels.

B. Grading and use of grade stabilization structures to provide a level of control in flow paths and stream gradients.

C. Induced infiltration of increased storm water runoff into soil, where practical; for example, constructing special infiltration areas where soils are suitable for retaining topsoil for all areas to be vegetated, or providing good infiltration areas with proper emergency overflow facilities.





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D. Provisions for detention and retention; for example, permanent ponds and lakes with storm water basins provided with proper drainage; multiple use areas for storm water detention and recreation, wildlife or transportation; or subsurface storage areas.

Soil limitations shall be determined by the current edition of the Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District survey by the Soil Conservation Service, USDA.

(Ord. 96-49. Passed 1-21-97.)


1179.16 STORM WATER FACILITY MAINTENANCE.

(a) The owner and/or developer shall maintain all storm water management facilities for a period of two years following final inspection and acceptance and/or two years after the last lot in the areas draining into the facility has been completely developed. All storm water management facilities shall be maintained to meet the design standards and other provisions of this chapter. Failure to maintain improvements during the two-year maintenance period may result in action against the owner and/or developer.


(b) An inspection and maintenance agreement binding on all subsequent owners of land draining into the storm water facilities shall be developed as part of the design criteria. Such agreement shall provide for access to the facilities at reasonable times for regular inspection by the City Engineer to ensure that the facility is maintained to meet design standards and the provisions of this chapter. Such agreements or restrictions shall be recorded on the deed for the property, and reference thereon shall be made to the individual or other entity to be responsible for maintenance.


(c) The location, dimensions and bearing of storm water facilities and easements shall be recorded on the deed, or, when in an approved subdivision, on the final plat, and reference thereon shall be made to the individual or other entity responsible for maintenance.

(Ord. 96-49. Passed 1-21-97.)


1179.17 MAINTENANCE INFORMATION IN STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN.

The storm water management plan shall contain the following information:

(a) Maintenance inspection schedules, including the printed name and contact point of the inspecting official; and

(b) The person or other entity financially responsible for maintaining the permanent storm water control structures, storm water conveyance structures and other conservation practices.

(Ord. 96-49. Passed 1-21-97.)







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1179.18 INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS.

Maintenance practices shall be inspected as follows:

(a) A registered engineer shall inspect and turn in an inspection report on all permanent storm water structures and conveyances by June 1 of each year.

(b) All permanent erosion control practices shall be inspected and certified by a Certified Professional Erosion and Sediment Control Specialist (CPESCS) or an appropriately trained and experienced professional. The inspection report shall be turned in to the approving authority by June 1 of each year.

(Ord. 96-49. Passed 1-21-97.)


1179.19 GUARANTEES FOR COMPLETION OF WORK.

(a) All persons proposing earth disturbing activities involving one acre or more of land shall provide a performance bond in the form of a letter of credit, cash on deposit, traditional bond or other pledging of securities, as deemed adequate by the City.


(b) The performance bond shall be retained by the City until measures identified in the storm water management plan and this chapter have been completed to the satisfaction of the City.


(c) The performance bond shall be 100 percent of the design engineer's estimate for establishing conservation controls on the site and constructing the storm water management facilities.

(Ord. 96-49. Passed 1-21-97.)


1179.20 INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS.

(a) The City and the Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District may inspect any permitted development area to determine compliance with the approved plan and these regulations. When it is determined that there is a violation or the development area is not in compliance, the following procedure shall be followed:

(1) The inspector representing the City shall notify the site superintendent of the violation and the work required to be in compliance with the approved plan and this chapter.

(2) A follow-up inspection shall be made not more than one week after the site superintendent has been notified of the violation.

(3) If the violation still exists, the City may issue, in person or by certified mail, an order to comply. The order shall describe the problem and the work needed and specify a date whereby the work must be completed.

(4) On the date specified in the order to comply, the site shall be reinspected.

(5) If the City determines that a violation still exists, one or all of the following options may be pursued:

A. The storm water management permit may be revoked. No construction shall proceed without a storm water management permit.

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C. The performance bond may be used by the City to abate the erosion, sedimentation or water management problem caused by the subject site.


(b) The inability to perform any of the inspection and enforcement procedures defined in this section shall not preclude the use of any other procedure, nor shall the procedure be binding in cases of severe hazard or threat to the public welfare as determined by the approving authority.

(Ord. 96-49. Passed 1-21-97.)


1179.21 VARIANCES.

(a) The City may grant a variance from the provisions of this chapter where the applicant or permit holder can show that compliance with all or part of such provisions is not appropriate. A variance may be granted if the probability of off-site damage is slight because of exceptional topographic or other physical conditions of the development area.

(b) Requests for variances shall be submitted in writing to the City Planning Commission and shall include justification for the granting of the variance. All variances must be approved by City Council.

(Ord. 96-49. Passed 1-21-97.)


1179.22 DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY.

Neither submission of a plan under the provisions of this chapter, nor compliance with such provisions, shall relieve any person from responsibility for damage to any person or property otherwise imposed by law.

(Ord. 96-49. Passed 1-21-97.)


1179.23 REVOCATION HEARING.

No storm water management permit shall be revoked or suspended until a hearing is held by the Planning Commission. Written notice of such a hearing shall be served on the permit holder either personally or by registered mail.

(Ord. 96-49. Passed 1-21-97.)


1179.99 PENALTY.

(a) Whoever violates or fails to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree. A court of competent jurisdiction may levy a fine of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000) per day for each day such violation or failure to comply occurs or continues.


(b) Any developer or owner who fails to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter shall also be subject to all other penalties of the City of Willowick.

(Ord. 96-49. Passed 1-21-97.)





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CHAPTER 1181

Wireless Telecommunications Facilities


1181.01 Definitions.

1181.02 Conditionally permitted uses.

1181.03 General requirements.

1181.04 Nonresidential districts.


1181.05 Residential districts; exceptions.

1181.06 Criteria for a conditional use.



CROSS REFERENCES

Interrupting or impairing television, radio, telephone, telegraph or other

mass communication service - see Ohio R.C. 2909.04

Telegraph and telephone companies - see Ohio R.C. Ch. 4931

Powers and restrictions on public utility services - see Ohio R.C. 4931.11

Property defined to include cable television service - see GEN. OFF. 501.01(j)(1)

Cable television services defined - see GEN. OFF. 545.01(s)

Prosecutions for theft of utilities - see GEN. OFF. 545.19

Cable television - see B.R. & T. Ch. 717

Amateur radio antennas and other broadcasting towers - see P. & Z. 1163.025

Satellite earth stations and broadcast receiving antennas - see BLDG. Ch. 1345



1181.01 DEFINITIONS.

As used in this chapter:

(a) "Collocation" means the use of a wireless telecommunications facility by more than one wireless telecommunications provider.

(b) "Lattice tower" means a support structure constructed of vertical metal struts and cross braces, forming a triangular or square structure which often tapers from the foundation to the top.

(c) "Monopole" means a support structure of a single, self-supporting hollow metal tube securely anchored to a foundation.

(d) "Open space" means land devoted to conservation or recreational purposes and/or land designated by a municipality to remain undeveloped (may be specified on a zoning map).

(e) "Telecommunications" means the technology which enables information to be exchanged through the transmission of voice, video or data signals by means of electrical or electromagnetic systems.

(f) "Wireless telecommunications antenna" means the physical device through which electromagnetic, wireless telecommunications signals authorized by the Federal Communications Commission are transmitted or received. Antennas used by amateur radio operators are excluded from this definition.




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(g) "Wireless telecommunications equipment shelter" means the structure in which the electronic receiving and relay equipment for a wireless telecommunications facility is housed.

(h) "Wireless telecommunications facility" means a facility consisting of the equipment and structures involved in receiving telecommunications or radio signals from a mobile radio communications source and transmitting those signals to a central switching computer which connects the mobile unit with the land-based telephone lines.

(i) "Wireless telecommunications tower" means a structure intended to support equipment used to transmit and/or receive telecommunications signals, including monopoles and guyed and lattice construction steel structures.

(Ord. 97-4. Passed 4-1-97.)


1181.02 CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES.

Wireless telecommunications facilities are permitted under varying conditions dependent upon their form and the zoning district in which they are to be located. This chapter provides for these conditions.

(Ord. 97-4. Passed 4-1-97.)


1181.03 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

The following requirements shall apply to all wireless telecommunications facilities, regardless of the zoning district in which they are to be located These general standards are to be supplemented with the specific regulations for nonresidential and residential districts as set forth in Sections 1181.04 and 1181.05.

(a) When the proposed wireless telecommunications facility is to include a new tower, a plot plan at a scale of not less than one inch equals 100 feet shall be submitted. This plot plan shall indicate all building uses within 300 feet of the proposed facility. Aerial photos and/or renderings may augment the plot plan.

(b) The location of the tower and equipment shelter shall comply with all natural resource protection standards established in these Codified Ordinances, including those for floodplains, wetlands and steep slopes.

(c) Security fencing eight feet in height shall surround the tower, equipment shelter and any guy wires, either completely or individually, as determined by the Planning Commission.

(d) The following buffer plantings may be located around the perimeter of the security fence as deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission: An evergreen screen that consists of either a hedge planted three feet on center maximum or a row of evergreen trees planted five feet on center maximum.

(e) Existing vegetation (trees and shrubs) shall be preserved to the maximum extent possible.







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(f) Any applicant requesting permission to install a new tower shall provide evidence of written contact with all wireless service providers who or which supply service within a quarter mile of the proposed facility. The applicant shall inquire about potential collocation opportunities at all technically feasible locations. The contacted providers shall be requested to respond in writing to the inquiry within thirty days. The applicant's letter or letters, as well as any response or responses thereto, shall be presented to the Planning Commission as a means of demonstrating the need for a new tower.

(g) Any application to locate an antenna on a building or structure that is listed on an historic register, or is in an historic district, shall be subject to review by the Municipality's Architectural Review Board or the Building Inspector, if there is no such review board.

(h) The tower shall be painted a noncontrasting gray or similar color minimizing its visibility, unless otherwise required by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

(i) No advertising shall be permitted anywhere on the facility, with the exception of identification signage.

(j) All providers utilizing towers shall present a report to the Building Inspector notifying him or her of any tower facility located in the Municipality whose use will be discontinued and the date this use will cease. If, at any time, the use of the facility is discontinued for 180 days, a designated local official may declare the facility abandoned. (This excludes any dormancy period between construction and the initial use of the facility.) The facility's owner/operator will receive written notice from the Building Inspector and will be instructed to either reactivate the facility's use within 180 days or dismantle and remove the facility. If reactivation or dismantling does not occur, the Municipality will remove, or contract to have removed, the facility, and assess the owner/operator for the costs thereof.

(k) No tower under 150 feet shall be artificially lighted except to assure safety or as required by the FAA. Any tower between 150 and 200 feet in height shall follow safety marking and obstruction lighting requirements as prescribed by the FAA. Security lighting around the equipment shelter is permitted.

(l) "No Trespassing" signs shall be posted around the facility with a telephone number of the person to contact in the event of an emergency.

(m) Applicants will provide evidence of legal access to the tower site, thereby maintaining this access regardless of other developments that may take place on the site.

(n) A conditional use permit must be approved by the Planning Commission and/or Council with a subsequent building permit issued by the Building Inspector for construction of new towers in nonindustrial districts. Collocation of antennas on a single tower, antennas attached to existing structures/buildings, towers located in industrial districts or replacement towers to be constructed at the site of a current tower are permitted uses and will not be subject to the conditional use permitting process.



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(o) Any decision to deny a request to place, construct or modify a wireless telecommunications antenna and/or tower shall be in writing and supported by evidence contained in a written record of the proceedings of the Planning Commission.

(p) Underground equipment shelters shall be required in nonindustrial districts.

(Ord. 97-4. Passed 4-1-97.)


1181.04 NONRESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.

Wireless telecommunications facilities proposed for industrial zoning districts are subject to the following conditions:

(a) Sole Use on a Lot. A wireless communications facility is permitted as a sole use on a lot subject to the following:

(1) Minimum lot size. Lot lines shall be at least 100 feet from the base of the tower in each direction.

(2) Minimum yard requirements. Minimum yard requirements shall be as follows:

A. Tower. The minimum distance to any single-family or two-family residential use or district lot line shall be 300 feet.

B. Equipment shelter. Minimum setback/yard requirements will be consistent with the requirements of each particular zoning district.

(3) Maximum height. The maximum height of a tower or an equipment shelter shall be as follows:

A. Tower: 200 feet (includes antenna).

B. Equipment shelter: Fifteen feet.

(4) Maximum size of equipment shelter. The maximum size of an equipment shelter shall be 300 square feet for a single shelter or, if there is more than one, 750 square feet.

(b) Combined With Another Use. A wireless telecommunications facility is permitted on a property with an existing use, subject to the following conditions:

(1) Existing use on the property. The existing use on the property may be any permitted use in the district or any lawful nonconforming use and need not be affiliated with the wireless telecommunications provider. The wireless telecommunications facility will not be considered an addition to the structure or the value of a nonconforming use.

(2) Fully-automated facility. The wireless telecommunications facility shall be fully automated and unattended on a daily basis and shall be visited only for periodic and necessary maintenance (except during construction or an emergency).

(3) Minimum lot area. The minimum lot area shall be the area needed to accommodate the tower (and guy wires, if used), the equipment shelter, security fencing and buffer planting.






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(4) Minimum yard requirements. Minimum yard requirements shall be as follows:

A. Tower. The minimum distance to any single-family or two-family residential use or district lot line shall be 300 feet.

B. Equipment shelter. Equipment shelters shall comply with the minimum setback requirements for the primary lot.

(5) Service access. Service access to the equipment shelter shall, whenever feasible, be provided along the circulation driveways of the existing use.

(6) Maximum height. The maximum height of a tower or equipment shelter shall be as follows:

A. Tower: 200 feet (includes antenna).

B. Equipment shelter: Fifteen feet.

(7) Maximum size of equipment shelter. The maximum size of an equipment shelter shall be 300 square feet for a single shelter or, if there is more than one, 750 square feet.

(c) Combined With an Existing Structure. Where possible, an antenna for a wireless telecommunications facility shall be attached to an existing structure or building, subject to the following conditions:

(1) Maximum height. The maximum height of an antennae shall be twenty feet, or twenty percent of the building height above the existing building or structure, whichever is greater.

(2) Separate shelters. If the applicant proposes to locate the telecommunications equipment in a separate shelter (not located on, or attached to, the building), the shelter shall comply with the following:

A. The shelter shall comply with the minimum setback requirements for the subject zoning district.

B. A buffer yard may be planted to accordance with Section 1181.03(d).

C. Vehicular access to the shelter shall not interfere with parking or vehicular circulation on the site for the principal use.

D. The maximum size of the equipment shelter shall be 300 square feet or, if there is more than one, 750 square feet.

(Ord. 97-4. Passed 4-1-97.)


1181.05 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS; EXCEPTIONS.

Wireless telecommunications facilities that include towers are not permitted in single-family or two-family residential districts, with the exception of the placement on any property with an institutional use (e.g. a church, park, library, municipal/governmental building, facility or structure, hospital, school or utility) located in either of these two districts. However, antennas attached to existing buildings or structures are permitted. In applying for a permit in any residential district, the applicant must present substantial evidence as to why it is not technically feasible to locate such facilities in a more appropriate nonresidential zone. Once those efforts have been exhausted, a wireless telecommunications facility may be located in a residential district subject to the following conditions:



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(a) Fully Automated Facility Required. The wireless telecommunications facility shall be fully automated and unattended on a daily basis and shall be visited only for periodic and necessary maintenance. This provision shall also apply to subsections (b), (c), (d) and (e) hereof.

(b) Combined With a Nonresidential Use. An antenna may be attached to a nonresidential building, or to a structure that is a permitted use in the district, including, but not limited to, a church, a municipal or governmental building or facility, an agricultural building and a building or structure owned by a utility. The following conditions shall be met:

(1) The maximum height of an antenna shall be twenty-feet above the existing building or structure.

(2) If the applicant proposes to locate the telecommunications equipment in a separate shelter, the shelter shall comply with the following:

A. The shelter shall comply with the minimum setback requirements for the subject zoning district.

B. The maximum size of the equipment shelter shall be 300 square feet or, if there is more than one, 750 square feet.

C. A buffer yard shall be planted in accordance with Section 1181.03(d).

D. Vehicular access to the shelter shall not interfere with parking or vehicular circulation on the site for the principal use.

(c) Located on a Nonresidential Property. A tower to support an antenna may be constructed on a property with a nonresidential use that is a permitted use within the district, including, but not limited to, a church, hospital, school, municipal or governmental building, facility or structure, an agricultural use and a utility use, subject to the following conditions:

(1) The tower shall be set back from any property line abutting a single-family or two-family residential lot by 300 feet.

(2) The maximum height of a tower or equipment shelter shall be as follows:

A. Tower: 200 feet (includes antenna).

B. Equipment shelter: Fifteen feet.

(3) The maximum size of the equipment shelter shall be 300 square feet or, if there is more than one, 750 square feet.

(4) Vehicular access to the tower and equipment shall, whenever feasible, be provided along the circulation driveways of the existing use.

(5) In order to locate a telecommunications facility on a property that is vacant or with an agricultural use, the tract shall be at least 2.5 acres in size.

(d) Located on a Residential Building. An antenna for a wireless telecommunication facility may be attached to a mid-rise or high-rise apartment building subject to the following conditions:

(1) The maximum height shall be twenty feet above the existing building.

(2) If the applicant proposes to locate the telecommunications equipment in a separate shelter (not located in, or attached to, the building), the shelter shall comply with the following:




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A. The shelter shall comply with the maximum setback requirements for the subject zoning district.

B. The maximum size of the equipment shelter shall be 300 square feet or, if there is more than one, 750 square feet.

C. A buffer yard shall be planted in accordance with Section 1181.03(d).

D. Vehicular access to the shelter shall, if at all possible, use the existing circulation system.

(e) Located in an Open Space or Park. A wireless telecommunications facility shall not be permitted on land that has been established as permanent open space or a park.

(Ord. 97-4. Passed 4-1-97.)


1181.06 CRITERIA FOR A CONDITIONAL USE.

A wireless telecommunications facility which includes a tower may be permitted as a conditional use in an institutional or commercial district, or located on an institutionally-used property in any residential district. In order to be considered for review, the applicant must prove that a newly-constructed tower is necessary, in that opportunities for collocation on an existing tower are not feasible. The following steps must also be taken for the application to be considered for review in this category:

(a) The applicant shall present a landscaping plan that indicates how the wireless telecommunications facility shall be screened from adjoining uses.

(b) The applicant shall demonstrate that the telecommunications tower must be located where it is proposed in order to service the applicant's service area. There shall be an explanation of why a tower on the proposed site is technically necessary.

(c) Where the telecommunications facility is located on a property with another principal use, the applicant shall present documentation that the owner of the property has granted an easement or entered into a lease for the proposed facility and that vehicular access is provided to the facility.

(d) Any applicant requesting permission to install a new tower shall provide evidence of written contact with all wireless service providers who supply service within a quarter mile of the proposed facility. The applicant shall inquire about potential collocation opportunities at all technically feasible locations. The contacted providers shall be requested to respond in writing to the inquiry within thirty days. The applicant's letter or letters, as well as any response or responses thereof, shall be presented to the Planning Commission as a means of demonstrating the need for a new tower.

(Ord. 97-4. Passed 4-1-97.)








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