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Merged largely rewritten (28% same words)

Ord. 2013-333, 2017-393 amend this part of the current code in ways not read to its sections: some differences may come from those ordinances, not from the draft.

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  • Permit, license or registration: …setback, in addition to the minimum yard requirements state stated herein. B. Any lot adjacent to a railroad right-of-way, in any way, must be required to have a 50-foot setback in addition to the minimum yard requirement stated herein. C. Day Care Facilities. All new day care facilities shall comply with State administrative requirements in I.A.C. 441-11(237A). 6. Table R-4 R-4 Minimum Lot Requirements Minimum Lot Size Minimum Yard Requirements Requiremen… herein. B. Any lot adjacent to a railroad…
  • Permit, license or registration: …less than 3 deciduous trees per building parcel. The City may also request additional landscaping, such as shrubs and border vegetation if this should appear to be beneficial to the building plan. 11. Special Regulations. A. Divided Ownership. Separate or divided ownership of each single-family unit of a multi-family dwelling is permitted under the multi-family residential district, if the requirements of Section 166.09(6) are met. B. Child Care… Residential zones of R-8 must provide in their…
  • Permit, license or registration: …than 4 deciduous trees per any building parcel. The City may also request additional landscaping, such as shrubs and border vegetation if this should appear to be beneficial to the building plan. 11. Special Regulations. A. Divided Ownership. Separate or divided ownership of each single-family unit of a multi-family dwelling is permitted under the multi-family residential district, if the requirements of Section 166.09(6) are met. B. Child Care… Residential zones of R-12 must provide in their…
  • New requirement: …yard requirement stated herein. C. Day care facilities must provide a minimum of 150-square feet of outdoor play area for each child cared for. REGULATIONS shall comply with State administrative requirements in I.A.C. 441-11(237A). 6. Table R-6 R-6 Minimum Lot Requirements Minimum Lot Size Minimum Yard Requirements Requirements Side Side Side R-6 Front Yard Rear Frontage Yard Yard Depth Area Yard Street Yard Maximum Width 3 (ft) (sq.ft) Depth Side, Depth Height (ft) Story Story (ft) Corner (ft) (ft) (ft) Lot (ft) Permitted 2½ Principal 80 100 20000 2… Signs are permitted according to the provisions of…
  • Text removed: …another subsequent zoning district. R-6: To provide and maintain low-density multiple family housing residential neighborhoods up to 6 units per dwelling not including any type of dwelling that would be included in another subsequent zoning district. R-8: To provide and maintain low-density multiple family housing residential neighborhoods up to 8 units per dwelling not including any type of dwelling that would be included in another subsequent zoning … Structures Permitted. A. Multiple-family dwellings unit structures as particularly described…
  • Text removed: …if the requirements of Section R-2.09 are met. Table R-4 R-4 Minimum Lot Requirements Minimum Lot Size Requirements Minimum Yard Requirements Side Yard R-4 Frontage Width Depth Area Front Yard Side Yard Side Yard Street Side, Rear Yard Maximum Depth 1 Story 2 Story Corner Lot Depth Height (ft) (ft) (sq ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) 2.5 Permitted Principal Uses stories or and Structures 80 100 16000 20 10 12 15 30 38 ft 2.5 Permitted Accessory U… B. Child Care Facilities. Each child care facility shall provide bicycle storage for 10% of the vehicle parking spaces. …

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AND DESCRIPTION OF DISTRICT This district 1. Description of District. The R-4 District intends to establish and provide lower cost and higher density multi-family residential neighborhoods. Each sub-district described below The R-4 district seeks:
R-4: A. To provide and maintain low-density, multiple family multiple-family housing residential neighborhoods up to four units per dwelling, not including any type of dwelling that would be included in another subsequent zoning district.
R-6: To provide 2. Principal Uses and maintain low-density multiple family housing residential neighborhoods up to six units per dwelling not including any type of dwelling that would be included in another subsequent zoning district.
R-8: To provide and maintain low-density multiple family housing residential neighborhoods up to eight units per dwelling not including any type of dwelling that would be included in another subsequent zoning district.
R-12: To provide and maintain low-density, multiple family housing residential neighborhoods up to twelve units per dwelling not including any type of dwelling that would be included in another subsequent zoning district.
USES AND STRUCTURES PERMITTED
Structures Permitted.
A. Multiple-family dwellings unit structures as particularly described by Section .01 above. Subsection 1.
B. Churches and temples temples.
C. Public schools, elementary, junior high and high schools schools.
D. Parochial or private schools having no rooms used regularly for housing or sleeping purposes purposes.
E. Public buildings, public and semi-public parks, playgrounds, community centers, libraries libraries, and museums museums.
F. Family group care homes homes.
USES AND STRUCTURES PERMITTED G. Day Care Facilities.
3. Accessory Uses and Structures Permitted.
The following uses and structures accessory to a principal permitted use or a special exception use is permitted subject to the provisions of Section 9.05. 165.11.
A. Private garages garages.
B. Private swimming pools pools.
C. Private greenhouses not operated for commercial purposes purposes.
D. Garden houses houses.
E. Accessory uses or structures according to the provisions of Section 9.05. 165.11.
F. Temporary uses or structures used in conjunction with construction work; provided however, such buildings complies with the provisions of Section 9.21. 165.25.
EXCEPTION USES G. Day Care Facilities.
4. Special Exception Uses.
The following special exception uses are permitted in the R-4, R-6, R-8, R-12 R-4 Districts, subject to provisions of Section 11.07, 165.27(7), which mandates the approval of all special exceptions by the Board of Adjustment.
A. Cemetery or mausoleum mausoleum.
B. Public utilities utilities.
C. Swimming pools, golf courses and country clubs, except miniature courses or driving ranges operated for a profit profit.
D. Long-term care facilities facilities.
E. Day care facility
F.
Bed and breakfast houses houses.
REQUIREMENTS 5. Area Requirements. The minimum lot areas and widths, density, setbacks setbacks, and height restrictions, are as prescribed in the following tables: R-4 See Table R-4 R-6 See Table R-6 R-8 See Table R-8 R-12 See Table R-12 However, R-4; provided however, the following requirements applied must apply when applicable:
A. Any lot adjacent to U.S. Highway 6, in any way, must be required to have a 20-foot setback in addition to the minimum yard requirements stated herein, except those properties that are located adjacent to U.S. Highway 6 beginning at the east line of Main Street to a point 233 feet, more or less, west of the intersection with Roberts Ferry Road and U.S. Highway Six, 6, which must be required to have a 32-foot setback, in addition to the minimum yard requirements state stated herein.
B. Any lot adjacent to a railroad right-of-way, in any way, must be required to have a 50-foot setback in addition to the minimum yard requirement stated herein.
C. Day Care Facilities. All new day care facilities shall comply with State administrative requirements in I.A.C. 441-11(237A).
6. Table R-4 R-4 Minimum Lot Requirements Minimum Lot Size Minimum Yard Requirements Requirements Side Side Side R-4 Front Yard Rear Frontage Yard Yard Depth Area Yard Street Yard Maximum Width One Two
(ft) (sq.ft) Depth Side, Depth Height
(ft) Story Story
(ft) Corner (ft)
(ft) (ft) Lot (ft) Permitted 2½ Principal 80 100 16,000 20 10 12 15 30 stories or Uses and 38 ft Structures Permitted 2½ Accessory 80 100 12,000 40 20 20 25 40 stories or Uses and 38 ft Structures
7. Sign Regulations. Signs are permitted according to the provisions of Chapter
8. Parking and Loading Regulations. Parking and loading must be provided according to the provisions of Section 165.06 and the following:
A. Day Care Facilities. One space per employee based on the maximum number of employees at the site at any one time, plus one parking space for every six children served, based on the maximum number of children present on the site at any one time.
9. Lighting Regulations. Exterior lighting is regulated according to the provisions of Section 165.07.
10. Landscaping Regulations. At the time of a Building Permit in any zone, an applicant must supply a landscaping plan for review by the Planning and Zoning Commission or the City designee. The plan must be appropriate to the zone. The application is subject to review and approval of the City. Residential zone R-4 must provide in its landscaping plan for the placement of no less than three deciduous trees per building parcel. The City may also request additional landscaping, such as shrubs and border vegetation if this should appear to be beneficial to the building plan.
11. Special Regulations.
A. Divided Ownership. Separate or divided ownership of each single-family unit of a multi-family dwelling is permitted under the multi-family residential district, if the requirements of Section 166.09(6) are met.
B. Child Care Facilities. Each child care facility shall provide bicycle storage for 10 percent of the vehicle parking spaces.
1. Description of District. The R-6 District intends to establish and provide lower cost and higher density multi-family residential neighborhoods. The R-6 district seeks:
A. To provide and maintain low-density multiple-family housing residential neighborhoods up to six units per dwelling not including any type of dwelling that would be included in another subsequent zoning district.
2. Principal Uses and Structures Permitted.
A. Multiple-family dwellings unit structures as particularly described by Subsection 1.
B. Churches and temples.
C. Public schools, elementary, junior high and high schools.
D. Parochial or private schools having no rooms used regularly for housing or sleeping purposes.
E. Public buildings, public and semi-public parks, playgrounds, community centers, libraries, and museums.
F. Family group care homes.
G. Day care facilities.
3. Accessory Uses and Structures Permitted. The following uses and structures accessory to a principal permitted use or a special exception use is permitted subject to the provisions of Section 165.11.
A. Private garages.
B. Private swimming pools.
C. Private greenhouses not operated for commercial purposes.
D. Garden houses.
E. Accessory uses or structures according to the provisions of Section 165.11.
F. Temporary uses or structures used in conjunction with construction work; provided however, such buildings complies with the provisions of Section 165.25.
G. Day care facilities.
4. Special Exception Uses. The following special exception uses are permitted in the R-6 Districts, subject to provisions of Section 165.27(7), which mandates the approval of all special exceptions by the Board of Adjustment.
A. Cemetery or mausoleum.
B. Public utilities.
C. Swimming pools, golf courses and country clubs, except miniature courses or driving ranges operated for a profit.
D. Long-term care facilities.
E. Bed and breakfast houses.
5. Area Requirements. The minimum lot areas and widths, density, setbacks, and height restrictions, are as prescribed in Table R-6; provided however, the following requirements must apply when applicable:
A. Any lot adjacent to U.S. Highway 6, in any way, must be required to have a 20-foot setback in addition to the minimum yard requirements stated herein, except those properties that are located adjacent to U.S. Highway 6 beginning at the east line of Main Street to a point 233 feet, more or less, west of the intersection with Roberts Ferry Road and U.S. Highway 6, which must be required to have a 32-foot setback, in addition to the minimum yard requirements stated
herein.
B. Any lot adjacent to a railroad right-of-way, in any way must be required to have a 50-foot setback in addition to the minimum yard requirement stated herein.
C. Day Care Facilities. All new day care facilities must provide a minimum of 150-square feet of outdoor play area for each child cared for. shall comply with State administrative requirements in I.A.C. 441-11(237A).
REGULATIONS 6. Table R-6 R-6 Minimum Lot Requirements Minimum Lot Size Minimum Yard Requirements Requirements Side Side Side R-6 Front Yard Rear Frontage Yard Yard Depth Area Yard Street Yard Maximum Width One Two
(ft) (sq.ft) Depth Side, Depth Height
(ft) Story Story
(ft) Corner (ft)
(ft) (ft) Lot (ft) Permitted 2½ Principal 80 100 20,000 20 10 12 15 30 stories or Uses and 38 ft Structures Permitted 2½ Accessory 80 100 14,000 40 20 20 25 40 stories or Uses and 38 ft Structures
7. Sign Regulations.
Signs are permitted according to the provisions of Section 6. Chapter
AND LOADING REGULATIONS 8. Parking and Loading Regulations. Parking and loading must be provided according to the provisions or of Section 7. 165.06 and the following:
REGULATIONS A. Day Care Facilities. One space per employee based on the maximum number of employees at the site at any one time, plus one parking space for every six children served, based on the maximum number of children present on the site at any one time.
9. Lighting Regulations.
Exterior lighting is regulated according to the provisions of Section 8. 165.07.
REGULATIONS 10. Landscaping Regulations. At the time of a building permit Building Permit in any zone, an applicant must supply a landscaping plan for review by the Planning and Zoning Commission or the city City designee. The plan must be appropriate to the zone and must be submitted at the time of application for the building permit. zone. The application is subject to review and approval of the city.
City. Residential zones of R-4 and zone R-6 must provide in their its landscaping plan for the placement of no less than three deciduous trees per building parcel. The City may also request additional landscaping, such as shrubs and border vegetation if this should appear to be beneficial to the building plan.
11. Special Regulations.
A. Divided Ownership. Separate or divided ownership of each single-family unit of a multi-family dwelling is permitted under the multi-family residential district, if the requirements of Section 166.09(6) are met.
B. Child Care Facilities. Each child care facility shall provide bicycle storage for 10 percent of the vehicle parking spaces.
1. Description of District. The R-8 District intends to establish and provide lower cost and higher density multi-family residential neighborhoods. The R-8 district seeks:
A. To provide and maintain low-density multiple family housing residential neighborhoods up to eight units per dwelling not including any type of dwelling that would be included in another subsequent zoning district.
2. Principal Uses and Structures Permitted.
A. Multiple-family dwellings unit structures as particularly described by Subsection 1.
B. Churches and temples.
C. Public schools, elementary, junior high and high schools.
D. Parochial or private schools having no rooms used regularly for housing or sleeping purposes.
E. Public buildings, public and semi-public parks, playgrounds, community centers, libraries, and museums.
F. Family group care homes.
3. Accessory Uses and Structures Permitted. The following uses and structures accessory to a principal permitted use or a special exception use is permitted subject to the provisions of Section 165.11.
A. Private garages.
B. Private swimming pools.
C. Private greenhouses not operated for commercial purposes.
D. Garden houses.
E. Accessory uses or structures according to the provisions of Section 165.11.
F. Temporary uses or structures used in conjunction with construction work; provided however, such buildings complies with the provisions of Section 165.25.
G. Day care facilities.
4. Special Exception Uses. The following special exception uses are permitted in the R-8 Districts, subject to provisions of Section 165.27(7), which mandates the approval of all special exceptions by the Board of Adjustment.
A. Cemetery or mausoleum.
B. Public utilities.
C. Swimming pools, golf courses and country clubs, except miniature courses or driving ranges operated for a profit.
D. Long-term care facilities.
E. Bed and breakfast houses.
5. Area Requirements. The minimum lot areas and widths, density, setbacks, and height restrictions, are as prescribed in Table R-8; provided however, the following requirements must apply when applicable:
A. Any lot adjacent to U.S. Highway 6, in any way, must be required to have a 20-foot setback in addition to the minimum yard requirements stated herein, except those properties that are located adjacent to U.S. Highway 6 beginning at the east line of Main Street to a point 233 feet, more or less, west of the intersection with Roberts Ferry Road and U.S. Highway 6, which must be required to have a 32-foot setback, in addition to the minimum yard requirements stated herein.
B. Any lot adjacent to a railroad right-of-way, in any way, must be required to have a 50-foot setback in addition to the minimum yard requirement stated herein.
C. Day Care Facilities. All new day care facilities shall comply with State administrative requirements in I.A.C. 441-11(237A).
6. Table R-8 R-8 Minimum Lot Requirements Minimum Lot Size Minimum Yard Requirements Requirements Side Side Side R-8 Front Yard Rear Frontage Yard Yard Depth Area Yard Street Yard Maximum Width One Two
(ft) (sq.ft) Depth Side, Depth Height
(ft) Story Story
(ft) Corner (ft)
(ft) (ft) Lot (ft) Permitted 2½ Principal 80 100 24,000 20 10 12 15 30 stories or Uses and 38 ft Structures Permitted 2½ Accessory 80 100 18,000 40 20 20 25 40 stories or Uses and 38 ft Structures
7. Sign Regulations. Signs are permitted according to the provisions of Chapter
8. Parking and Loading Regulations. Parking and loading must be provided according to the provisions of Section 165.06 and the following:
A. Day Care Facilities. One space per employee based on the maximum number of employees at the site at any one time, plus one parking space for every six children served, based on the maximum number of children present on the site at any one time.
9. Lighting Regulations. Exterior lighting is regulated according to the provisions of Section 165.07.
10. Landscaping Regulations. At the time of a Building Permit in any zone, an applicant must supply a landscaping plan for review by the Planning and Zoning Commission or the City designee. The plan must be appropriate to the zone. The application is subject to review and approval of the City.
Residential zones of R-8 must provide in their landscaping plan for the placement of no less than four deciduous trees per any building parcel.
Residential zones of R-12 must provide in their landscaping plan for the placement of no less than six deciduous trees per building parcel.
The city City may also request additional landscaping, such as shrubs and border vegetation if this should appear to be beneficial to the building plan.
REGULATIONS 11. Special Regulations.
A. Divided Ownership.
Separate or divided ownership of each single-family unit of a multi-family dwelling is permitted under the multi-family residential district, if the requirements of Section R-2.09 166.09(6) are met.
Table R-4 R-4 Minimum Lot Requirements Minimum Lot Size Requirements Minimum Yard Requirements B. Child Care Facilities. Each child care facility shall provide bicycle storage for 10 percent of the vehicle parking spaces.
Side Yard R-4 Frontage Width Depth Area Front Yard Side Yard Side Yard Street Side, Rear Yard Maximum Depth One Story Two Story Corner Lot Depth Height 1. Description of District. The R-12 District intends to establish and provide lower cost and higher density multi-family residential neighborhoods. The R-12 district seeks:
(ft) (ft) (sq ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) 2 1/2 Permitted Principal Uses stories or A. To provide and Structures 80 100 16,000 20 10 maintain low-density, multiple family housing residential neighborhoods up to 12 15 30 38 ft 2 1/2 Permitted Accessory Uses stories or and Structures 80 100 12,000 40 20 20 25 40 38 ft units per dwelling not including any type of dwelling that would be included in another subsequent zoning district.
Table R-6 R-6 Minimum Lot Requirements Minimum Lot Size Requirements Minimum Yard Requirements
R-6 Side Yard Front Yard Side Yard Side Yard Street Side, Rear Yard Maximum Frontage Width Depth Area Depth One Story Two Story Corner Lot Depth Height
(ft) (ft) (sq ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) 2 1/2 Permitted
2. Principal Uses and stories Structures Permitted.
A. Multiple-family dwellings unit structures as particularly described by Subsection 1.
B. Churches and temples.
C. Public schools, elementary, junior high and high schools.
D. Parochial
or Structures 80 100 20,000 20 10 12 15 30 38 ft 2 1/2 Permitted private schools having no rooms used regularly for housing or sleeping purposes.
E. Public buildings, public and semi-public parks, playgrounds, community centers, libraries, and museums.
F. Family group care homes.
G. Day care facilities.
3.
Accessory Uses and stories Structures Permitted. The following uses and structures accessory to a principal permitted use or Structures 80 100 14,000 40 20 20 25 40 38 ft a special exception use is permitted subject to the provisions of Section 165.11.
A. Private garages.
B. Private swimming pools.
C. Private greenhouses not operated for commercial purposes.
D. Garden houses.
E. Accessory uses or structures according to the provisions of Section 165.11.
F. Temporary uses or structures used in conjunction with construction work; provided however, such buildings complies with the provisions of Section 165.25.
4. Special Exception Uses. The following special exception uses are permitted in the R-12 Districts, subject to provisions of Section 165.27(7), which mandates the approval of all special exceptions by the Board of Adjustment.
A. Cemetery or mausoleum.
B. Public utilities.
C. Swimming pools, golf courses and country clubs, except miniature courses or driving ranges operated for a profit.
D. Long-term care facilities.
E. Bed and breakfast houses.
5. Area Requirements. The minimum lot areas and widths, density, setbacks, and height restrictions, are as prescribed in
Table R-8 R-8 Minimum Lot Requirements Minimum Lot Size Requirements Minimum Yard Requirements R-12; provided however, the following requirements must apply when applicable:
R-8 Side Yard Front Yard Side Yard Side Yard A. Any lot adjacent to U.S. Highway 6, in any way, must be required to have a 20-foot setback in addition to the minimum yard requirements stated herein, except those properties that are located adjacent to U.S. Highway 6 beginning at the east line of Main Street Side, Rear Yard Maximum Frontage Width Depth Area Depth One Story Two Story Corner Lot Depth Height to a point 233 feet, more or less, west of the intersection with Roberts Ferry Road and U.S. Highway 6, which must be required to have a 32-foot setback, in addition to the minimum yard requirements stated herein.
(ft) (ft) (sq ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) 2 1/2 Permitted Principal Uses and stories or Structures 80 100 24,000 20 10 12 15 30 38 ft 2 1/2 Permitted Accessory Uses and stories or Structures 80 100 18,000 40 20 20 25 40 38 ft B. Any lot adjacent to a railroad right-of-way, in any way, must be required to have a 50-foot setback in addition to the minimum yard requirement stated herein.
C. Day Care Facilities. All new day care facilities shall comply with State administrative requirements in I.A.C. 441-11(237A).
6.
Table R-12 R-12 Minimum Lot Requirements Minimum Lot Size Requirements Minimum Yard Requirements
Requirements Side Side Side R-12 Side Yard Front Yard Side Rear Frontage Yard Side Yard Depth Area Yard Street Side, Rear Yard Maximum Frontage Width One Two
(ft) (sq.ft)
Depth Area Depth One Story Two Story Corner Lot Side, Depth Height
(ft) Story Story
(ft) (sq ft) Corner (ft)
(ft) (ft) Lot (ft) (ft) (ft) 2 1/2 Permitted 2½ Principal Uses and stories or Structures 80 100 30,000 20 10 12 15 30 stories or Uses and 38 ft 2 1/2 Structures Permitted 2½ Accessory Uses and stories or Structures 80 100 26,000 40 20 20 25 40 stories or Uses and 38 ft Structures
R-M RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT MANUFACTURED HOUSING 7. Sign Regulations. Signs are permitted according to the provisions of Chapter
8. Parking and Loading Regulations. Parking and loading must be provided according to the provisions of Section 165.06 and the following:
A. Day Care Facilities. One space per employee based on the maximum number of employees at the site at any one time, plus one parking space for every six children served, based on the maximum number of children present on the site at any one time.
9. Lighting Regulations. Exterior lighting is regulated according to the provisions of Section 165.07.
10. Landscaping Regulations. At the time of a Building Permit in any zone, an applicant must supply a landscaping plan for review by the Planning and Zoning Commission or the City designee. The plan must be appropriate to the zone. The application is subject to review and approval of the City. Residential zones of R-12 must provide in their landscaping plan for the placement of no less than six deciduous trees per building parcel. The City may also request additional landscaping, such as shrubs and border vegetation if this should appear to be beneficial to the building plan.
11. Special Regulations.
A. Divided Ownership. Separate or divided ownership of each single-family unit of a multi-family dwelling is permitted under the multi-family residential district, if the requirements of Section 166.09(6) are met.
B. Child Care Facilities. Each child care facility shall provide bicycle storage for 10 percent of the vehicle parking spaces.

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Current code

Zoning § R-4/R-6/R-8/R-12.01 Intent

AND DESCRIPTION OF DISTRICT This district intends to establish and provide lower cost and higher density multi-family residential neighborhoods. Each sub-district described below seeks:

R-4: To provide and maintain low-density, multiple family housing residential neighborhoods up to four units per dwelling, not including any type of dwelling that would be included in another subsequent zoning district.

R-6: To provide and maintain low-density multiple family housing residential neighborhoods up to six units per dwelling not including any type of dwelling that would be included in another subsequent zoning district.

R-8: To provide and maintain low-density multiple family housing residential neighborhoods up to eight units per dwelling not including any type of dwelling that would be included in another subsequent zoning district.

R-12: To provide and maintain low-density, multiple family housing residential neighborhoods up to twelve units per dwelling not including any type of dwelling that would be included in another subsequent zoning district.

Zoning Ordinance (2007) · source page

Zoning § R-4/R-6/R-8/R-12.02 Principal

USES AND STRUCTURES PERMITTED

A. Multiple-family dwellings unit structures as particularly described by Section .01 above.

B. Churches and temples

C. Public schools, elementary, junior high and high schools

D. Parochial or private schools having no rooms used regularly for housing or sleeping purposes

E. Public buildings, public and semi-public parks, playgrounds, community centers, libraries and museums

F. Family group care homes

Zoning Ordinance (2007) · source page

Zoning § R-4/R-6/R-8/R-12.03 Accessory

USES AND STRUCTURES PERMITTED The following uses and structures accessory to a principal permitted use or a special exception use is permitted subject to the provisions of Section 9.05.

A. Private garages

B. Private swimming pools

C. Private greenhouses not operated for commercial purposes

D. Garden houses

E. Accessory uses or structures according to the provisions of Section 9.05.

F. Temporary uses or structures used in conjunction with construction work; provided however, such buildings complies with the provisions of Section 9.21.

Zoning Ordinance (2007) · source page

Zoning § R-4/R-6/R-8/R-12.04 Special

EXCEPTION USES The following special exception uses are permitted in the R-4, R-6, R-8, R-12 Districts, subject to provisions of Section 11.07, which mandates the approval of all special exceptions by the Board of Adjustment.

A. Cemetery or mausoleum

B. Public utilities

C. Swimming pools, golf courses and country clubs, except miniature courses or driving ranges operated for a profit

D. Long-term care facilities

E. Day care facility

F. Bed and breakfast houses

Zoning Ordinance (2007) · source page

Zoning § R-4/R-6/R-8/R-12.05 Area

REQUIREMENTS The minimum lot areas and widths, density, setbacks and height restrictions, are as prescribed in the following tables: R-4 See Table R-4 R-6 See Table R-6 R-8 See Table R-8 R-12 See Table R-12 However, the following requirements applied when applicable:

A. Any lot adjacent to U.S. Highway 6, in any way, must be required to have a 20-foot setback in addition to the minimum yard requirements stated herein, except those properties that are located adjacent to Highway 6 beginning at the east line of Main Street to a point 233 feet, more or less, west of the intersection with Roberts Ferry Road and Highway Six, which must be required to have a 32-foot setback, in addition to the minimum yard requirements state herein.

B. Any lot adjacent to a railroad right-of-way, in any way must be required to have a 50-foot setback in addition to the minimum yard requirement stated herein.

C. Day care facilities must provide a minimum of 150-square feet of outdoor play area for each child cared for.

Zoning Ordinance (2007) · source page

Zoning § R-4/R-6/R-8/R-12.06 Sign

REGULATIONS Signs are permitted according to the provisions of Section 6.

Zoning Ordinance (2007) · source page

Zoning § R-4/R-6/R-8/R-12.07 Parking

AND LOADING REGULATIONS Parking and loading must be provided according to the provisions or Section 7.

Zoning Ordinance (2007) · source page

Zoning § R-4/R-6/R-8/R-12.08 Lighting

REGULATIONS Exterior lighting is regulated according to the provisions of Section 8.

Zoning Ordinance (2007) · source page

Zoning § R-4/R-6/R-8/R-12.09 Landscaping

REGULATIONS At the time of a building permit in any zone, an applicant must supply a landscaping plan for review by the Planning and Zoning Commission or the city designee. The plan must be appropriate to the zone and must be submitted at the time of application for the building permit. The application is subject to review and approval of the city.

Residential zones of R-4 and R-6 must provide in their landscaping plan for the placement of no less than three deciduous trees per building parcel.

Residential zones of R-8 must provide in their landscaping plan for the placement of no less than four deciduous trees per any building parcel.

Residential zones of R-12 must provide in their landscaping plan for the placement of no less than six deciduous trees per building parcel.

The city may also request additional landscaping, such as shrubs and border vegetation if this should appear to be beneficial to the building plan.

Zoning Ordinance (2007) · source page

Zoning § R-4/R-6/R-8/R-12.10 Special

REGULATIONS Separate or divided ownership of each single-family unit of a multi-family dwelling is permitted under the multi-family residential district, if the requirements of Section R-2.09 are met.

Table R-4 R-4 Minimum Lot Requirements Minimum Lot Size Requirements Minimum Yard Requirements

Side Yard R-4 Frontage Width Depth Area Front Yard Side Yard Side Yard Street Side, Rear Yard Maximum Depth One Story Two Story Corner Lot Depth Height

(ft) (ft) (sq ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) 2 1/2 Permitted Principal Uses stories or and Structures 80 100 16,000 20 10 12 15 30 38 ft 2 1/2 Permitted Accessory Uses stories or and Structures 80 100 12,000 40 20 20 25 40 38 ft

Table R-6 R-6 Minimum Lot Requirements Minimum Lot Size Requirements Minimum Yard Requirements

R-6 Side Yard Front Yard Side Yard Side Yard Street Side, Rear Yard Maximum Frontage Width Depth Area Depth One Story Two Story Corner Lot Depth Height

(ft) (ft) (sq ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) 2 1/2 Permitted Principal Uses and stories or Structures 80 100 20,000 20 10 12 15 30 38 ft 2 1/2 Permitted Accessory Uses and stories or Structures 80 100 14,000 40 20 20 25 40 38 ft

Table R-8 R-8 Minimum Lot Requirements Minimum Lot Size Requirements Minimum Yard Requirements

R-8 Side Yard Front Yard Side Yard Side Yard Street Side, Rear Yard Maximum Frontage Width Depth Area Depth One Story Two Story Corner Lot Depth Height

(ft) (ft) (sq ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) 2 1/2 Permitted Principal Uses and stories or Structures 80 100 24,000 20 10 12 15 30 38 ft 2 1/2 Permitted Accessory Uses and stories or Structures 80 100 18,000 40 20 20 25 40 38 ft

Table R-12 R-12 Minimum Lot Requirements Minimum Lot Size Requirements Minimum Yard Requirements

R-12 Side Yard Front Yard Side Yard Side Yard Street Side, Rear Yard Maximum Frontage Width Depth Area Depth One Story Two Story Corner Lot Depth Height

(ft) (ft) (sq ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) 2 1/2 Permitted Principal Uses and stories or Structures 80 100 30,000 20 10 12 15 30 38 ft 2 1/2 Permitted Accessory Uses and stories or Structures 80 100 26,000 40 20 20 25 40 38 ft

R-M RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT MANUFACTURED HOUSING

Zoning Ordinance (2007) · source page

2026 draft

§ 166.10 Residential Multi-Family District (R-4)

1. Description of District. The R-4 District intends to establish and provide lower cost and higher density multi-family residential neighborhoods. The R-4 district seeks:

A. To provide and maintain low-density, multiple-family housing residential neighborhoods up to four units per dwelling, not including any type of dwelling that would be included in another subsequent zoning district.

2. Principal Uses and Structures Permitted.

A. Multiple-family dwellings unit structures as particularly described by Subsection 1.

B. Churches and temples.

C. Public schools, elementary, junior high and high schools.

D. Parochial or private schools having no rooms used regularly for housing or sleeping purposes.

E. Public buildings, public and semi-public parks, playgrounds, community centers, libraries, and museums.

F. Family group care homes.

G. Day Care Facilities.

3. Accessory Uses and Structures Permitted. The following uses and structures accessory to a principal permitted use or a special exception use is permitted subject to the provisions of Section 165.11.

A. Private garages.

B. Private swimming pools.

C. Private greenhouses not operated for commercial purposes.

D. Garden houses.

E. Accessory uses or structures according to the provisions of Section 165.11.

F. Temporary uses or structures used in conjunction with construction work; provided however, such buildings complies with the provisions of Section 165.25.

G. Day Care Facilities.

4. Special Exception Uses. The following special exception uses are permitted in the R-4 Districts, subject to provisions of Section 165.27(7), which mandates the approval of all special exceptions by the Board of Adjustment.

A. Cemetery or mausoleum.

B. Public utilities.

C. Swimming pools, golf courses and country clubs, except miniature courses or driving ranges operated for a profit.

D. Long-term care facilities.

E. Bed and breakfast houses.

5. Area Requirements. The minimum lot areas and widths, density, setbacks, and height restrictions, are as prescribed in Table R-4; provided however, the following requirements must apply when applicable:

A. Any lot adjacent to U.S. Highway 6, in any way, must be required to have a 20-foot setback in addition to the minimum yard requirements stated herein, except those properties that are located adjacent to U.S. Highway 6 beginning at the east line of Main Street to a point 233 feet, more or less, west of the intersection with Roberts Ferry Road and U.S. Highway 6, which must be required to have a 32-foot setback, in addition to the minimum yard requirements stated herein.

B. Any lot adjacent to a railroad right-of-way, in any way, must be required to have a 50-foot setback in addition to the minimum yard requirement stated herein.

C. Day Care Facilities. All new day care facilities shall comply with State administrative requirements in I.A.C. 441-11(237A).

6. Table R-4 R-4 Minimum Lot Requirements Minimum Lot Size Minimum Yard Requirements Requirements Side Side Side R-4 Front Yard Rear Frontage Yard Yard Depth Area Yard Street Yard Maximum Width One Two

(ft) (sq.ft) Depth Side, Depth Height

(ft) Story Story

(ft) Corner (ft)

(ft) (ft) Lot (ft) Permitted 2½ Principal 80 100 16,000 20 10 12 15 30 stories or Uses and 38 ft Structures Permitted 2½ Accessory 80 100 12,000 40 20 20 25 40 stories or Uses and 38 ft Structures

7. Sign Regulations. Signs are permitted according to the provisions of Chapter

8. Parking and Loading Regulations. Parking and loading must be provided according to the provisions of Section 165.06 and the following:

A. Day Care Facilities. One space per employee based on the maximum number of employees at the site at any one time, plus one parking space for every six children served, based on the maximum number of children present on the site at any one time.

9. Lighting Regulations. Exterior lighting is regulated according to the provisions of Section 165.07.

10. Landscaping Regulations. At the time of a Building Permit in any zone, an applicant must supply a landscaping plan for review by the Planning and Zoning Commission or the City designee. The plan must be appropriate to the zone. The application is subject to review and approval of the City. Residential zone R-4 must provide in its landscaping plan for the placement of no less than three deciduous trees per building parcel. The City may also request additional landscaping, such as shrubs and border vegetation if this should appear to be beneficial to the building plan.

11. Special Regulations.

A. Divided Ownership. Separate or divided ownership of each single-family unit of a multi-family dwelling is permitted under the multi-family residential district, if the requirements of Section 166.09(6) are met.

B. Child Care Facilities. Each child care facility shall provide bicycle storage for 10 percent of the vehicle parking spaces.

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§ 166.11 Residential Multi-Family District (R-6)

1. Description of District. The R-6 District intends to establish and provide lower cost and higher density multi-family residential neighborhoods. The R-6 district seeks:

A. To provide and maintain low-density multiple-family housing residential neighborhoods up to six units per dwelling not including any type of dwelling that would be included in another subsequent zoning district.

2. Principal Uses and Structures Permitted.

A. Multiple-family dwellings unit structures as particularly described by Subsection 1.

B. Churches and temples.

C. Public schools, elementary, junior high and high schools.

D. Parochial or private schools having no rooms used regularly for housing or sleeping purposes.

E. Public buildings, public and semi-public parks, playgrounds, community centers, libraries, and museums.

F. Family group care homes.

G. Day care facilities.

3. Accessory Uses and Structures Permitted. The following uses and structures accessory to a principal permitted use or a special exception use is permitted subject to the provisions of Section 165.11.

A. Private garages.

B. Private swimming pools.

C. Private greenhouses not operated for commercial purposes.

D. Garden houses.

E. Accessory uses or structures according to the provisions of Section 165.11.

F. Temporary uses or structures used in conjunction with construction work; provided however, such buildings complies with the provisions of Section 165.25.

G. Day care facilities.

4. Special Exception Uses. The following special exception uses are permitted in the R-6 Districts, subject to provisions of Section 165.27(7), which mandates the approval of all special exceptions by the Board of Adjustment.

A. Cemetery or mausoleum.

B. Public utilities.

C. Swimming pools, golf courses and country clubs, except miniature courses or driving ranges operated for a profit.

D. Long-term care facilities.

E. Bed and breakfast houses.

5. Area Requirements. The minimum lot areas and widths, density, setbacks, and height restrictions, are as prescribed in Table R-6; provided however, the following requirements must apply when applicable:

A. Any lot adjacent to U.S. Highway 6, in any way, must be required to have a 20-foot setback in addition to the minimum yard requirements stated herein, except those properties that are located adjacent to U.S. Highway 6 beginning at the east line of Main Street to a point 233 feet, more or less, west of the intersection with Roberts Ferry Road and U.S. Highway 6, which must be required to have a 32-foot setback, in addition to the minimum yard requirements stated herein.

B. Any lot adjacent to a railroad right-of-way, in any way must be required to have a 50-foot setback in addition to the minimum yard requirement stated herein.

C. Day Care Facilities. All new day care facilities shall comply with State administrative requirements in I.A.C. 441-11(237A).

6. Table R-6 R-6 Minimum Lot Requirements Minimum Lot Size Minimum Yard Requirements Requirements Side Side Side R-6 Front Yard Rear Frontage Yard Yard Depth Area Yard Street Yard Maximum Width One Two

(ft) (sq.ft) Depth Side, Depth Height

(ft) Story Story

(ft) Corner (ft)

(ft) (ft) Lot (ft) Permitted 2½ Principal 80 100 20,000 20 10 12 15 30 stories or Uses and 38 ft Structures Permitted 2½ Accessory 80 100 14,000 40 20 20 25 40 stories or Uses and 38 ft Structures

7. Sign Regulations. Signs are permitted according to the provisions of Chapter

8. Parking and Loading Regulations. Parking and loading must be provided according to the provisions of Section 165.06 and the following:

A. Day Care Facilities. One space per employee based on the maximum number of employees at the site at any one time, plus one parking space for every six children served, based on the maximum number of children present on the site at any one time.

9. Lighting Regulations. Exterior lighting is regulated according to the provisions of Section 165.07.

10. Landscaping Regulations. At the time of a Building Permit in any zone, an applicant must supply a landscaping plan for review by the Planning and Zoning Commission or the City designee. The plan must be appropriate to the zone. The application is subject to review and approval of the City. Residential zone R-6 must provide in its landscaping plan for the placement of no less than three deciduous trees per building parcel. The City may also request additional landscaping, such as shrubs and border vegetation if this should appear to be beneficial to the building plan.

11. Special Regulations.

A. Divided Ownership. Separate or divided ownership of each single-family unit of a multi-family dwelling is permitted under the multi-family residential district, if the requirements of Section 166.09(6) are met.

B. Child Care Facilities. Each child care facility shall provide bicycle storage for 10 percent of the vehicle parking spaces.

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§ 166.12 Residential Multi-Family District (R-8)

1. Description of District. The R-8 District intends to establish and provide lower cost and higher density multi-family residential neighborhoods. The R-8 district seeks:

A. To provide and maintain low-density multiple family housing residential neighborhoods up to eight units per dwelling not including any type of dwelling that would be included in another subsequent zoning district.

2. Principal Uses and Structures Permitted.

A. Multiple-family dwellings unit structures as particularly described by Subsection 1.

B. Churches and temples.

C. Public schools, elementary, junior high and high schools.

D. Parochial or private schools having no rooms used regularly for housing or sleeping purposes.

E. Public buildings, public and semi-public parks, playgrounds, community centers, libraries, and museums.

F. Family group care homes.

3. Accessory Uses and Structures Permitted. The following uses and structures accessory to a principal permitted use or a special exception use is permitted subject to the provisions of Section 165.11.

A. Private garages.

B. Private swimming pools.

C. Private greenhouses not operated for commercial purposes.

D. Garden houses.

E. Accessory uses or structures according to the provisions of Section 165.11.

F. Temporary uses or structures used in conjunction with construction work; provided however, such buildings complies with the provisions of Section 165.25.

G. Day care facilities.

4. Special Exception Uses. The following special exception uses are permitted in the R-8 Districts, subject to provisions of Section 165.27(7), which mandates the approval of all special exceptions by the Board of Adjustment.

A. Cemetery or mausoleum.

B. Public utilities.

C. Swimming pools, golf courses and country clubs, except miniature courses or driving ranges operated for a profit.

D. Long-term care facilities.

E. Bed and breakfast houses.

5. Area Requirements. The minimum lot areas and widths, density, setbacks, and height restrictions, are as prescribed in Table R-8; provided however, the following requirements must apply when applicable:

A. Any lot adjacent to U.S. Highway 6, in any way, must be required to have a 20-foot setback in addition to the minimum yard requirements stated herein, except those properties that are located adjacent to U.S. Highway 6 beginning at the east line of Main Street to a point 233 feet, more or less, west of the intersection with Roberts Ferry Road and U.S. Highway 6, which must be required to have a 32-foot setback, in addition to the minimum yard requirements stated herein.

B. Any lot adjacent to a railroad right-of-way, in any way, must be required to have a 50-foot setback in addition to the minimum yard requirement stated herein.

C. Day Care Facilities. All new day care facilities shall comply with State administrative requirements in I.A.C. 441-11(237A).

6. Table R-8 R-8 Minimum Lot Requirements Minimum Lot Size Minimum Yard Requirements Requirements Side Side Side R-8 Front Yard Rear Frontage Yard Yard Depth Area Yard Street Yard Maximum Width One Two

(ft) (sq.ft) Depth Side, Depth Height

(ft) Story Story

(ft) Corner (ft)

(ft) (ft) Lot (ft) Permitted 2½ Principal 80 100 24,000 20 10 12 15 30 stories or Uses and 38 ft Structures Permitted 2½ Accessory 80 100 18,000 40 20 20 25 40 stories or Uses and 38 ft Structures

7. Sign Regulations. Signs are permitted according to the provisions of Chapter

8. Parking and Loading Regulations. Parking and loading must be provided according to the provisions of Section 165.06 and the following:

A. Day Care Facilities. One space per employee based on the maximum number of employees at the site at any one time, plus one parking space for every six children served, based on the maximum number of children present on the site at any one time.

9. Lighting Regulations. Exterior lighting is regulated according to the provisions of Section 165.07.

10. Landscaping Regulations. At the time of a Building Permit in any zone, an applicant must supply a landscaping plan for review by the Planning and Zoning Commission or the City designee. The plan must be appropriate to the zone. The application is subject to review and approval of the City. Residential zones of R-8 must provide in their landscaping plan for the placement of no less than four deciduous trees per any building parcel. The City may also request additional landscaping, such as shrubs and border vegetation if this should appear to be beneficial to the building plan.

11. Special Regulations.

A. Divided Ownership. Separate or divided ownership of each single-family unit of a multi-family dwelling is permitted under the multi-family residential district, if the requirements of Section 166.09(6) are met.

B. Child Care Facilities. Each child care facility shall provide bicycle storage for 10 percent of the vehicle parking spaces.

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§ 166.13 Residential Multi-Family District (R-12)

1. Description of District. The R-12 District intends to establish and provide lower cost and higher density multi-family residential neighborhoods. The R-12 district seeks:

A. To provide and maintain low-density, multiple family housing residential neighborhoods up to 12 units per dwelling not including any type of dwelling that would be included in another subsequent zoning district.

2. Principal Uses and Structures Permitted.

A. Multiple-family dwellings unit structures as particularly described by Subsection 1.

B. Churches and temples.

C. Public schools, elementary, junior high and high schools.

D. Parochial or private schools having no rooms used regularly for housing or sleeping purposes.

E. Public buildings, public and semi-public parks, playgrounds, community centers, libraries, and museums.

F. Family group care homes.

G. Day care facilities.

3. Accessory Uses and Structures Permitted. The following uses and structures accessory to a principal permitted use or a special exception use is permitted subject to the provisions of Section 165.11.

A. Private garages.

B. Private swimming pools.

C. Private greenhouses not operated for commercial purposes.

D. Garden houses.

E. Accessory uses or structures according to the provisions of Section 165.11.

F. Temporary uses or structures used in conjunction with construction work; provided however, such buildings complies with the provisions of Section 165.25.

4. Special Exception Uses. The following special exception uses are permitted in the R-12 Districts, subject to provisions of Section 165.27(7), which mandates the approval of all special exceptions by the Board of Adjustment.

A. Cemetery or mausoleum.

B. Public utilities.

C. Swimming pools, golf courses and country clubs, except miniature courses or driving ranges operated for a profit.

D. Long-term care facilities.

E. Bed and breakfast houses.

5. Area Requirements. The minimum lot areas and widths, density, setbacks, and height restrictions, are as prescribed in Table R-12; provided however, the following requirements must apply when applicable:

A. Any lot adjacent to U.S. Highway 6, in any way, must be required to have a 20-foot setback in addition to the minimum yard requirements stated herein, except those properties that are located adjacent to U.S. Highway 6 beginning at the east line of Main Street to a point 233 feet, more or less, west of the intersection with Roberts Ferry Road and U.S. Highway 6, which must be required to have a 32-foot setback, in addition to the minimum yard requirements stated herein.

B. Any lot adjacent to a railroad right-of-way, in any way, must be required to have a 50-foot setback in addition to the minimum yard requirement stated herein.

C. Day Care Facilities. All new day care facilities shall comply with State administrative requirements in I.A.C. 441-11(237A).

6. Table R-12 R-12 Minimum Lot Requirements Minimum Lot Size Minimum Yard Requirements Requirements Side Side Side R-12 Front Yard Rear Frontage Yard Yard Depth Area Yard Street Yard Maximum Width One Two

(ft) (sq.ft) Depth Side, Depth Height

(ft) Story Story

(ft) Corner (ft)

(ft) (ft) Lot (ft) Permitted 2½ Principal 80 100 30,000 20 10 12 15 30 stories or Uses and 38 ft Structures Permitted 2½ Accessory 80 100 26,000 40 20 20 25 40 stories or Uses and 38 ft Structures

7. Sign Regulations. Signs are permitted according to the provisions of Chapter

8. Parking and Loading Regulations. Parking and loading must be provided according to the provisions of Section 165.06 and the following:

A. Day Care Facilities. One space per employee based on the maximum number of employees at the site at any one time, plus one parking space for every six children served, based on the maximum number of children present on the site at any one time.

9. Lighting Regulations. Exterior lighting is regulated according to the provisions of Section 165.07.

10. Landscaping Regulations. At the time of a Building Permit in any zone, an applicant must supply a landscaping plan for review by the Planning and Zoning Commission or the City designee. The plan must be appropriate to the zone. The application is subject to review and approval of the City. Residential zones of R-12 must provide in their landscaping plan for the placement of no less than six deciduous trees per building parcel. The City may also request additional landscaping, such as shrubs and border vegetation if this should appear to be beneficial to the building plan.

11. Special Regulations.

A. Divided Ownership. Separate or divided ownership of each single-family unit of a multi-family dwelling is permitted under the multi-family residential district, if the requirements of Section 166.09(6) are met.

B. Child Care Facilities. Each child care facility shall provide bicycle storage for 10 percent of the vehicle parking spaces.

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