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City of North Canton
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Notice is hereby given that:
The City Council of the City of North Canton shall hold a Public Hearing before City Council on
Monday, August 17, 2026 at 6:45 PM at Council Chambers, North Canton Civic Center 845 W Maple
St. North Canton, OH.
See attached agenda for matters to be discussed.
Meetings are open to the public or may be livestreamed on the City of North Canton’s YouTube page.
BY THE ORDER OF THE CITY OF NORTH CANTON, COUNTY OF STARK, STATE OF OHIO:

07.15.2026
________________________
Date

Public Hearing before City Council Agenda

________________________
Liam K. Ott
Clerk

August 17, 2026

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NORTH CANTON PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE CITY COUNCIL
August 17, 2026, 6:45 PM
Agenda
1.

Call to Order

2.

Roll Call

3.

Public Comment
City Council is seeking public comment on the following items. An opportunity to be heard will be
afforded to any interested person.
3.a Ordinance 16-2026, Community and Economic Development Committee
An ordinance repealing Chapter 1139, Industrial District Regulations, and amending various
provisions of Chapter 1137, Business District Regulations, of the Codified Ordinances of the
City of North Canton, to update, modify, and clarify the regulations governing the City’s
business districts.

4.

Adjourn

Public Hearing before City Council Agenda

August 17, 2026

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AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.a

Item Cover Page

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
DATE:

August 17, 2026

SUBMITTED BY:

Administration

ITEM TYPE:

Ordinance

AGENDA SECTION:

Public Comment

SUBJECT:

Ordinance 16-2026, Community and Economic Development
Committee
An ordinance repealing Chapter 1139, Industrial District Regulations,
and amending various provisions of Chapter 1137, Business District
Regulations, of the Codified Ordinances of the City of North Canton,
to update, modify, and clarify the regulations governing the City’s
business districts.

DESCRIPTION:

The proposed legislation would update North Canton’s zoning
framework by repealing Chapter 1139, Industrial District
Regulations, and revising the Chapter 1137, Business District
Regulations, to better reflect current development needs. By
repealing Chapter 1139 and amending Chapter 1137, the City aims to
clarify, modernize, and improve the rules governing business
districts, specifically those outside the Main Street districts. The
changes are intended to remove outdated provisions, provide clearer
standards, and support positive economic development. By
consolidating and updating district regulations, the City aims to
create a more flexible and coherent regulatory structure that aligns
with recent growth and anticipated future development in North
Canton’s business districts.

ATTACHMENTS:
Ord. 16-2026 Amending Chapter 1137 and Repealing Chapter 1139.docx
NEW REDLINE Chapter 1137 - Business District Regulations.pdf

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North Canton City Council
Community and Economic Development Committee
ORDINANCE 16 - 2026
An ordinance repealing Chapter 1139, Industrial District Regulations, and amending
various provisions of Chapter 1137, Business District Regulations, of the Codified Ordinances of
the City of North Canton, to update, modify, and clarify the regulations governing the City’s
business districts.
WHEREAS, the City of North Canton wishes to amend various provisions of its business
district regulations in order to clarify such regulations and encourage positive economic
development in its non-main street business districts; and
WHEREAS, with recent growth and development, there is an evolving need to clarify
business district regulations and modify provisions that may be outdated or do not meet the present
and anticipated future needs of the City’s business districts; and
WHEREAS, the Office of City Council, on April 15, 2026, received a completed and
approved Application for Zoning Amendment for the above-described zoning change from the
Office of the Mayor; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public meeting for the purpose of gaining
public input on the proposed zoning change on ________, pursuant to Section 1182.04 of the North
Canton Codified Ordinances, and recommended that City Council approve as submitted; and
WHEREAS, City Council held a public meeting for the purpose of gaining public input on
the proposed zoning change on _________, pursuant to Section 1182.06 of the North Canton
Codified Ordinances.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH
CANTON, COUNTY OF STARK, AND STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1.

That Chapter 1139, Industrial District Regulations, of the Codified Ordinances of
the City of North Canton be, and is hereby, repealed.

Section 2.

That Chapter 1137, Business District Regulations, of the Codified Ordinances of
the City of North Canton be, and is hereby, amended and to read as set forth in
“Exhibit A” attached hereto and incorporated herein.

Section 3.

That the Clerk of Council and Mayor of the City of North Canton be, and are
hereby, authorized to make such amendments as may be needed to the Codified
Ordinances of the City of North Canton to accurately reflect this ordinance upon
approval of such amended pages by a voice vote of Council.

Section 4.

That if a provision of this ordinance is or becomes illegal, invalid, or unenforceable,
it shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this
ordinance.

Section 5.

That this ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after the earliest
period allowed by law.
Passed in Council this __________ day of ___________________, 2026.
Attest: _______________________________
Liam K. Ott, Clerk of Council

_____________________
Matthew Stroia, Mayor

Signed on: _____________________

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SECTION 1137.01

Exhibit A

INTENT

North Canton has five commercial and industrial districts that solely allow commercial and
industrial uses: General Business A (GB-A), General Business B (GB-B), Neighborhood Business
(NB), Office Building (OB), and Limited Industrial (LI). These districts are established to promote
commercial and industrial development in appropriate and convenient locations, that are sufficient
areas for business activities, but protect adjacent residential neighborhoods. These districts are
intended to respect existing surrounding development patterns while promoting desired future
development.
(a) The following are the general characteristics of the Commercial and Industrial
Districts that these regulations advance:
(1) Office Building Districts (OB) to create an environment that is conducive
to well-located and designed office building sites to accommodate all types
of offices and limited business service activities.
(2) Neighborhood Business Districts (NB) create an environment that is
conducive to well-located and designed offices and limited business service
activities that provide services for the community while protecting adjacent
residential neighborhoods by regulating uses that would create congestion,
noise, or other objectionable influences.
(3) General Business Districts (GB-A) accommodate a variety of nonautomobile centric retail and service establishments in generally a shopping
center environment, and where only limited outdoor sales are permitted.
(4) General Business Districts (GB-B) accommodate uses beyond those
permitted in the GB-A District, and to thereby provide service and sales in
support of the primary business activities in the community.
(5) Limited Industrial Districts (LI) are for industrial establishments that can be
appropriately located in the center of the city in a manner that is compatible
with the surrounding character of the downtown and which normally
generate only limited outdoor activities accessory to and in association with
a principal activity conducted in enclosed buildings.
SECTION 1137.02

APPLICABILITY

(a) This Chapter contains the use regulations and development standards for
commercial and industrial uses in General Business A (GB-A), General Business B (GB-B),
Neighborhood Business (NB), Office Building (OB) and Limited Industrial (LI) districts. Except
as otherwise set forth herein, the provisions of this Chapter shall apply, govern, control, and
supersede all other regulations of the City of North Canton Zoning Code (“Zoning Code”).
(b) All terms not expressly defined herein shall have the meaning set forth in the
Zoning Code. All administrative procedures of the Zoning Code shall apply to this Chapter except
that any dimensional or area standard herein may be varied by an amount of up to twenty percent
(20%) upon a determination by the Director of Administration, or their designee, that the variance
would satisfy the variance standards set forth in the Zoning Ordinance.
SECTION 1137.03

GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATIONS

Graphics are used throughout this Chapter to illustrate the development standards. Graphics
are either illustrative or regulatory as indicated.
SECTION 1137.04

USE REGULATIONS

(a) Uses Permitted by Right. A use listed in Section 1137.05 shall be permitted by
right as a principal use for either the entire building/site or part thereof provided that all
requirements of other City ordinances and this Zoning Ordinance have been met according to the
following:
(1) When denoted with the letter “P” the use is permitted by right for the entire
building or site meaning such uses may be located within the entire
structure, inclusive of the first floor and all upper floors. Furthermore,

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Exhibit A

whole building uses may also be located solely on upper floors or streetlevel floors in addition to the whole building.
(b) Conditional Uses A use listed in Schedule 1137.03 shall be permitted as a
conditional use in a district when denoted by the letter "C", provided the Planning Commission
first makes the determination that the requirements of Chapter 1145 have been met according to
the procedures set forth in Chapter 1177.
(c) Accessory Uses. A use listed in Schedule 1137.03 shall be permitted as an
accessory use in a district when denoted by the letter "A". Such use shall be permitted as a
subordinate building or use when it is clearly incidental to and located on the same lot as the
principal building or use. Accessory uses are further regulated in subsequent sections of this
Ordinance.
(d) Accessory Buildings. Accessory buildings that have a gross floor area greater than
200 square feet shall conform to all lot and yard regulations and development plan review and
approval requirements of the zoning district in which the parcel or lot is located. All other
accessory buildings shall be located in a side or rear yard and shall comply with the parking
setbacks. Any detached accessory building shall not be constructed until the principal building is
completed.
(e) Non-Permitted Uses. A use listed in Section 1137.05 shall be prohibited as a nonpermitted use in a district when denoted by the letter "NP".
(f) Use Not Listed in Schedule. It is recognized that this Code may require
interpretation to assign all possible uses to individual zones or districts. Therefore, any use which
is not specifically set forth in this Code shall be reviewed by the Director of Permits to identify the
most similar use identified within the Schedule of Permitted Uses and to determine consistency
with the intent set forth in the Code and compatibility with districts. Based upon this determination,
the proposed use would only be permitted in districts identified within the Schedule of Permitted
Uses for the most similar use. The Director of Permits shall have the discretion to refer
determinations to the Planning Commission. Any party who is denied a requested use by the
Director of Permits or Planning Commission may file an appeal of this determination with the
Zoning and Building Standards Board of Appeals (ZBOA). The ZBOA shall have final authority
on all appeals of any determination.
SECTION 1137.05
Land Use Category

SCHEDULE OF PERMITTED USES

OB
NB
GB-A
Residential
Residential Care Facility
NP
NP
C
Multi-Family Residential
C
C
C
Live/Work Unit(s)
P
C
P
Office and Professional Service
Administrative Government Services
P
C
P
Business Equipment and Supplies Sales
NP
NP
P
Experimental Testing and Research Facilities
NP
NP
NP
Hospital and Associated Medical Offices
NP
NP
NP
Veterinary Hospital
NP
NP
NP
Research and Testing Laboratory
NP
NP
NP
Office Warehouse and Storage
NP
NP
NP
Offices including Administrative, Medical,
P
C
P
Business, and Professional
Funeral Home
P
NP
C
Call Center
NP
NP
NP
Land Use Category
OB
NB
GB-A
Retail/Services
Bed and Breakfast
C
C
P

GB-B

LI

C
C
P

NP
C
C

P
P
NP
P
P
P
NP
P

P
P
NP
P
NP
P
P
P

C
C
GB-B

NP
NP
LI

P

NP

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Exhibit A

Hotel/Motel
NP
NP
C
Essential Services
P
C
P
Financial Office or Bank
C
C
P
Personal Services
C
C
P
Body Art Establishments
NP
NP
P
Restaurant
NP
NP
P
Commercial Kitchens and Catering Services
NP
NP
P
Retail Establishment
C
C
P
Business Services
P
C
P
Photographic Reproduction Services
C
C
P
Sales Offices w/ Only Sample of Goods
C
C
P
Studios for Instruction
P
C
P
Drive-thru Facility
NP
NP
C
Car Wash
NP
NP
C
Dry Cleaning and Laundry Counter Outlets
NP
NP
P
Vehicle Repair Facility
NP
NP
C
Pharmacy
NP
NP
P
New Car Sales
NP
NP
NP
Gasoline Station
NP
NP
C
Dog Kennel
NP
NP
NP
Smoke Shop
NP
NP
NP
Cannabis Facility Subject to Section 513.16
NP
NP
NP
Land Use Category
OB
NB
GB-A
Entertainment and Recreation
Outdoor Commercial Recreation
NP
NP
C
Concentrated Outdoor Commercial
NP
NP
C
Recreation
Indoor Recreation
NP
NP
P
Library or Museum
C
C
P
Membership Sport/Fitness Club
NP
NP
P
Dance Studios and Schools
P
C
P
Public Park and/or Playground
NP
NP
C
Mainstream Media Shop
NP
NP
P
Adult Uses as defined in Section 1145.07

NP
NP
Community Facilities
Adult Day-Care Facility
NP
NP
Child Day-Care Center
NP
NP
Civic Facility for Public Assembly
NP
NP
Clubs, Lodges, or Other Assembly Halls
C
C
Post Secondary School Facilities and
C
C
Buildings
K through 12 School Facilities and Buildings
C
C
Facility Providing Government-sponsored
NP
NP
Adult Education
Public Safety or Service Facility
C
C
Places of Worship
C
C
Parking Garage
NP
NP
Land Use Category
OB
NB
Storage and Distribution
Truck or Transfer Terminal; Motor Freight
NP
NP
Garage
Mini/self-Storage Facility
NP
NP
Distributors, Warehouse, and Wholesale
NP
NP
Outlet (Including Break-Bulk Operations
Such as Bottling and/or Packaging)

C
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
C
P
P
C
NP
NP
NP
GB-B

NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
P
P
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
P
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
LI

P
P

NP
NP

P
P
P
P
C
P

NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP

NP

C

NP

C
P
P
C
C

P
P
P
P
C

NP
NP
NP
NP
C

C
C

C
C

C
C

P
C
C
GB-A

P
C
C
GB-B

P
C
C
LI

NP

NP

P

NP
NP

NP
NP

NP
P

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Exhibit A

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Industrial / Manufacturing
Manufacturing, Compounding, Processing,
NP
NP
NP
NP
Assembling, and Packaging
Manufacture of Food products, cosmetics,
NP
NP
NP
NP
pharmaceuticals, and toiletries (except when
such operation would create a hazard or
common-law nuisance beyond the confines
of the building).
Manufacture of Electrical and electric
NP
NP
NP
NP
appliances, instruments, and devices.
Manufacture of Musical instruments, toys,
NP
NP
NP
NP
novelties, and other similar small rubber,
plastic, or metal products.
Manufacture of Products from previously
NP
NP
NP
NP
and elsewhere prepared materials (i.e.,
cardboard, cellophane, clay, cloth, fibers,
glass, leather, metals, paper, plastic, precious
or semi-precious metals and/or stones,
rubber, wax, or wood).
Manufacture of products from raw materials.
NP
NP
NP
NP
Computer Data Center
NP
NP
NP
NP
Wireless Telecommunications Facility
See Chapter 1157
Land Use Category
OB
NB
GB-A
GB-B
Accessory Uses
Child Day-Care
A,C
A, C
A
A
Outdoor Dining
NP
NP
A
A
Parking Lot
A
A
A
A
Parish Residence, Convent, or other
A
A
A
A
Residential Use Associated with a Place of
Worship
Flag Poles Subject to Section 1123.04(b)(1)
A
A
A
A
Used car sales when accessory to new car
NP
NP
A
NP
sales as the primary use
Gasoline Station
NP
NP
A, C
NP
Overnight Storage of Fleet Vehicles Used in
C
C
A
A
the Operation of the Principal Use
Storage of Vehicles, Trucks, and/or
NP
NP
NP
A
Equipment for Rental/Lease
SECTION 1137.06

P
P

P
P

P

C
C
LI
A, C
NP
A
NP

A
NP
NP
A
A

CANNABIS FACILITIES AND SMOKE SHOPS PROHIBITED

(a) Pursuant to Section 513.16 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of North Canton,
Cannabis Facilities for the cultivation, processing, or sale of cannabis as defined in Chapter 3780
of the Ohio Revised Code are hereby specifically prohibited in all commercial/industrial districts.
(b) Smoke Shops, as defined in this section, are hereby specifically prohibited in all
commercial/industrial districts.
(1) “Smoke Shop” means any retail establishment whose primary use is
related to the sale of products containing, derived from, containing any
form of, or relating to the usage of non-tobacco nicotine, CBD, kratom,
and/or hemp-derived or synthetic cannabinoid, including but not limited to
Delta-8 and Delta-9 THC, that is intended for human use or consumption.
(A) This shall not prohibit the sale of products containing, containing
any form of, or relating to the usage of traditional tobacco, where
the finished product is cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, or chewing
tobacco.

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Exhibit A
(B) As used in this section, “Primary Use” shall mean the amount of an
area devoted to the sale of products described in this section where
the following apply:
(i) Such products constitute more than 33 percent of the shop’s
stock in trade; or
(ii) Such products occupy more than 33 percent of the shop’s
floor area.

SECTION 1137.07

BUILDING PLACEMENT

Every building shall be located on a lot in compliance with the setback and spacing
requirements set forth in this Section.
(a) Schedule 1137.06(a) Schedule of Building Setbacks.
OB
NB
GB-A
20 ft.
30 ft.
10 ft.
Minimum Front Yard Setback
50 ft.
50 ft.
N/A
Maximum Front Yard Setback
20 ft.
10 ft.
10 ft.
Minimum Side Yard Setback
N/A
N/A
N/A
Maximum Side Yard Setback
20 ft.
20 ft.
20 ft.
Minimum Rear Yard Setback
40 ft.
20 ft.
40 ft.
Minimum Setback from a property
line adjoining an “R” or “RMF”
district.

GB-B
20 ft.
N/A
10 ft.
N/A
20 ft.
40 ft.

LI
0 ft.
N/A
15 ft.
N/A
20 ft.
50 ft.

(b) Figure 1136.06(b) Regulatory Graphic Illustrating Lot Standards

(c) Spacing between Buildings on the Same Lot. Whenever two or more buildings are
located on the same lot and such buildings do not share a common wall, the buildings shall
maintain the minimum separation specified in the Building Code.
(d) Front Yards of Built-Up Blocks. In any Commercial/Industrial District whenever
a vacant lot is proposed for development and there are existing buildings (other than those of an
accessory use) on adjacent lots that do not meet the minimum setback requirements, the minimum
front setback for the vacant lot shall be the mean distance of setback of the nearest buildings within
two hundred (200) feet of the proposed structure along the block front.
SECTION 1137.08

LOT AND DENSITY REQUIREMENTS

Land areas shall be divided and developed, and buildings shall be erected, altered, moved, and
maintained in Business Districts only in compliance with the following regulations.
(a) Schedule 1137.04: Minimum Lot Requirements.

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Exhibit A

Minimum Lot Size
Minimum Lot Width

OB
40,000 sq. ft
150 ft.

GB-A
40,000 sq. ft
150 ft.

GB-B
40,000 sq. ft
150 ft.

(b) Lots of Record. A lot of record existing on the effective date of this Zoning
Ordinance shall comply with the nonconforming lot regulations set forth in Section 1159.
SECTION 1137.09

HEIGHT REGULATIONS

The height of all buildings and structures shall conform to the following:
(a) Schedule 1136.08(a) Schedule of Permitted Building Heights.
OB
NB
GB-A
15 ft.
15 ft.
25 ft.
Minimum Building Height
30 ft.
30 ft.
45 ft.
Maximum Building Height

GB-B
25 ft.
45 ft.

LI
25 ft.
50 ft.

(b) Principal buildings in excess of stated maximums up to fifty percent (50%) over
the stated maximums may be permitted as a conditional use when the Planning Commission
determines that the conditional use criteria set forth in Sections 1145.02 and 1145.03 have been
met.
(c) Wireless telecommunication facilities shall comply with the height regulations set
forth in Chapter 1157.
SECTION 1137.10

OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS

Off-street parking areas shall conform to the regulations of Chapter 1153..
SECTION 1137.11

FOOD AND BEVERAGE PICK-UP STANDARDS

(a) Drive-Thru Standards. In all Commercial/Industrial Districts drive-thru facilities
shall comply with the following:
(1) Have a minimum vehicle stacking capacity of eight (8) vehicles;
(2) Have a maximum of two (2) lanes which shall have a minimum width of
ten (10) feet, and be set back a minimum of ten (10) feet from both the curb
cut and any property line with no more than two (2) windows for service;
(3) Have a maximum of two (2) menu boards located in the rear yard which is
no larger than thirty-six (36) square feet and no taller than eight (8) feet;
and
(A) Such menu board does not count towards the property’s total sign
allowance.
(4) May use video and sound equipment to provide service but only when open
for business.
(b) Drive-Up Window Standards. In all Commercial/Industrial Districts drive-up
facilities shall comply with the following:
(1) Have a minimum vehicle stacking capacity of six (6) vehicles;
(2) Have a maximum of two (2) lanes which shall have a minimum width of
ten (10) feet, and be set back a minimum of ten (10) feet from both the curb
cut and any property line with no more than one (1) window for service;
(3) Have a maximum of two (2) menu boards located in the rear yard which is
no larger than thirty-six (36) square feet and no taller than eight (8) feet;
and
(A) Such menu board does not count towards the property’s total sign
allowance.
(4) May not use video and sound equipment to provide service.
(c) Walk-Up Window Standards. In all Commercial/Industrial Districts walk-up
facilities shall comply with the following:
(1) Have a maximum of one (1) window for service;
(2) Have a maximum of one (1) menu board affixed to a building wall that is
no larger than four (4) square feet; and

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(A) Such a menu board does not count toward the property’s total sign
allowance.
(3) May not use video and sound equipment to provide service.
SECTION 1137.12

OUTDOOR DISPLAY

Outdoor display of merchandise for sale, when permitted, shall comply with the following.
(a) The outdoor display of merchandise for sale shall:
(1) Outdoor display of merchandise for sale shall be limited to products that are
customarily associated with the operation of the principal business located
on the premises and conducted by employees of such principal business.
There shall be no outdoor display of merchandise for sale by any person
operating or conducting a business that is different or distinct from the
principal business conducted at that location except for temporary displays
pursuant to Section 1123.06(b).
(2) The area of the lot devoted to outdoor display shall not exceed 25 percent
of the ground floor area of the building(s) on the lot.
(3) The outdoor display area shall comply with the building setback
requirements set forth in Schedule 1137.05 for the district in which the lot
is located.
(4) The outdoor display area shall not be located in areas intended for traffic
circulation as identified on the site plan.
SECTION 1137.13

FENCES, SCREENING, AND LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS

(a) Fences. Fences are permitted in all Commercial/Industrial Districts except NB in
accordance with the following:
(1) Fences may be no more than eight (8) feet tall;
(2) Fences may only be in rear or side yards;
(3) Fences must be made out of, vinyl, or non-chain-link metal fence except as
provided below;
(4) Black, vinyl-coated chain-link fence shall be limited to the rear and side
yards.
(A) Gates must be made from the same material as the corresponding
fence.
(b) Fences in NB District. Fences in the NB District shall conform to the regulations
for fencing in the R-70 District set forth in Chapter 1133.
(c) Dumpster/Waste Receptacle Screening. Dumpster screening is required in all
Commercial/Industrial Districts in accordance with the following:
(1) Screening must be at least six (6) feet tall but no more than eight (8) feet
tall; and
(2) May only be located in the rear or side yards except as provided below.
(A) In NB dumpsters and dumpster screening may only be permitted in
the rear yard.
(d) Landscape Requirements. Landscape buffers shall be provided for all lots in nonresidential districts in accordance with the provisions set forth in Chapter 1155.
SECTION 1137.14

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

All uses shall comply with the following performance standards.
(a) Waste Receptacles. All solid waste products, including empty packing boxes, that
result from any permitted principal, conditional, or accessory use shall either be disposed of, stored
in buildings, or completely enclosed in containers. Such building, container, or dumpster shall be
located in a side or rear yard and shall comply with the minimum parking setbacks established and
be screened.

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Exhibit A

(b) Lighting. The placement, orientation, distribution patterns, and fixture types of
outdoor lighting shall comply with the regulations set forth in Section 1155.11.
(c) Enclosure. All uses and operations, except off-street parking and loading facilities,
shall be performed wholly within enclosed buildings unless specifically permitted otherwise.
SECTION 1137.15
SUPPLEMENTAL
REGULATIONS
STATIONS AND AUTO SERVICE STATIONS

FOR

GASOLINE

In addition to the above regulations, all gasoline stations and auto service stations shall comply
with the following standards.
(a) Fuel pumps and associated access aisles and canopies shall comply with the parking
setbacks set forth in Section 1137.07.
(b) The only services permitted to be performed outside on a vehicle shall be the
dispensing of air and vehicle fluids such as fuel, oil, and windshield wiper fluid.
(c) Except while being serviced at a pump island, no vehicle shall be parked between
the pumps and the front property line.
SECTION 1137.16

DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW

(a) All conditional uses in a nonresidential district shall be permitted only after
development plans have been reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission according to
the procedures set forth in Chapter 1175.
(b) All permitted uses in a nonresidential district shall be permitted only after
development plans have been reviewed and approved by either the Director of Permits or the
Planning Commission according to the procedures set forth in Chapter 1175.
SECTION 1137.17

APPEAL

(a) Any party who is aggrieved by a determination from the Director of Permits or
Planning Commission may file an appeal with the Zoning and Building Standards Board of
Appeals (ZBOA). The ZBOA shall have final authority on all appeals of any determination.

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CHAPTER 1137 – COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
REGULATIONS
SECTION 1137.01

INTENT

Business Districts (OB, GB-A, and GB-B) and their regulations are established in order to
achieve, among others, the following purposes:
(a) To provide in appropriate and convenient locations, sufficient areas for business
activities, the exchange of goods and services;
(b) To protect residential neighborhoods adjacent to business uses by regulating the
types of establishments, particularly at the common boundaries, that would create congestion,
noise, or other objectionable influences;
(c) To protect and stabilize both residential and nonresidential developments from
congestion by requiring off-street parking facilities;
North Canton has five commercial and industrial districts that solely allow commercial and
industrial uses: General Business A (GB-A), General Business B (GB-B), Neighborhood Business
(NB), Office Building (OB), and Limited Industrial (LI). These districts are established to promote
commercial and industrial development in appropriate and convenient locations, that are sufficient
areas for business activities, but protect adjacent residential neighborhoods. These districts are
intended to respect existing surrounding development patterns while promoting desired future
development.
(a) The following are the general characteristics of the Commercial and Industrial
Districts that these regulations advance:
(d) To provide Office Building Districts (OB) to create an environment that is
conducive to well-located and designed office building sites to accommodate all types of offices
and limited business service activities.
(1) Office Building Districts (OB) to create an environment that is conducive
to well-located and designed office building sites to accommodate all types
of offices and limited business service activities.
(2) Neighborhood Business Districts (NB) create an environment that is
conducive to well-located and designed offices and limited business service
activities that provide services for the community while protecting adjacent
residential neighborhoods by regulating uses that would create congestion,
noise, or other objectionable influences.
(1)(3) To provide General Business Districts (GB-A) to accommodate a variety of
non-automobile centric retail and service establishments in generally a
shopping center environment, and where only limited outdoor sales are
permitted.
(4) To provide General Business Districts (GB-B) to accommodate uses in
addition to beyond those specified for permitted in the GB-A District, and
to thereby provide service and sales in support of the primary business

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activities in the community. Their location is advantageous at specified
points on major thoroughfares and at outlying locations in the community.
(2)(5) Limited Industrial Districts (LI) are for industrial establishments that can be
appropriately located in the center of the city in a manner that is compatible
with the surrounding character of the downtown and which normally
generate only limited outdoor activities accessory to and in association with
a principal activity conducted in enclosed buildings.
SECTION 1137.02

APPLICABILITY

(a) This Chapter contains the use regulations and development standards for
commercial and industrial uses in General Business A (GB-A), General Business B (GB-B),
Neighborhood Business (NB), Office Building (OB) and Limited Industrial (LI) districts. Except
as otherwise set forth herein, the provisions of this Chapter shall apply, govern, control, and
supersede all other regulations of the City of North Canton Zoning Code (“Zoning Code”).
(b) All terms not expressly defined herein shall have the meaning set forth in the
Zoning Code. All administrative procedures of the Zoning Code shall apply to this Chapter except
that any dimensional or area standard herein may be varied by an amount of up to twenty percent
(20%) upon a determination by the Director of Administration, or their designee, that the variance
would satisfy the variance standards set forth in the Zoning Ordinance.
SECTION 1137.03

GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATIONS

Graphics are used throughout this Chapter to illustrate the development standards. Graphics
are either illustrative or regulatory as indicated.
Section 1137.02SECTION 1137.04

USE REGULATIONS

(a) Uses Permitted by Right. A use listed in Section 1137.05 shall be permitted by
right as a principal use for either the entire building/site or part thereof provided that all
requirements of other City ordinances and this Zoning Ordinance have been met according to the
following:
(1) When denoted with the letter “P” the use is permitted by right for the entire
building or site meaning such uses may be located within the entire
structure, inclusive of the first floor and all upper floors. Furthermore,
whole building uses may also be located solely on upper floors or streetlevel floors in addition to the whole building.
(a) Uses Permitted by Right. A use listed in Schedule 1137.03 shall be permitted by
right as a principal use in a district when denoted by the letter "P" provided that all requirements
of other city ordinances and this Zoning Ordinance have been met;
(b) Conditional Uses A use listed in Schedule 1137.03 shall be permitted as a
conditional use in a district when denoted by the letter "C", provided the Planning Commission
first makes the determination that the requirements of Chapter 1145 have been met according to
the procedures set forth in Chapter 1177.
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Section
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(c) Accessory Uses. A use listed in Schedule 1137.03 shall be permitted as an
accessory use in a district when denoted by the letter "A". Such use shall be permitted as a
subordinate building or use when it is clearly incidental to and located on the same lot as the
principal building or use. Accessory uses are further regulated in subsequent sections of this
Ordinance.
(d) Accessory Buildings. Accessory buildings that have a gross floor area greater than
200 square feet shall conform to all lot and yard regulations and development plan review and
approval requirements of the zoning district in which the parcel or lot is located. All other
accessory buildings shall be located in a side or rear yard and shall comply with the parking
setbacks. Any detached accessory building shall not be constructed until the principal building is
completed.
(e) Non-Permitted Uses. A use listed in Section 1137.05 shall be prohibited as a nonpermitted use in a district when denoted by the letter "NP".
(f) Use Not Listed in Schedule. Although a use may be indicated as a permitted
principal, conditional or accessory use in a particular district, it shall not be approved on a parcel
unless it can be located thereon in full compliance with all of the standards and other regulations
of this Ordinance applicable to the specific use and parcel in question. Any use not specifically
listed as either a permitted principal or conditional use shall be a prohibited use in these zoning
districts and shall only be permitted upon amendment of this Ordinance and/or the Zoning Map as
provided in Chapter 1181 or upon a finding that a use is substantially similar as provided in Section
1177.09. It is recognized that this Code may require interpretation to assign all possible uses to
individual zones or districts. Therefore, any use which is not specifically set forth in this Code
shall be reviewed by the Director of Permits to identify the most similar use identified within the
Schedule of Permitted Uses and to determine consistency with the intent set forth in the Code and
compatibility with districts. Based upon this determination, the proposed use would only be
permitted in districts identified within the Schedule of Permitted Uses for the most similar use.
The Director of Permits shall have the discretion to refer determinations to the Planning
Commission. Any party who is denied a requested use by the Director of Permits or Planning
Commission may file an appeal of this determination with the Zoning and Building Standards
Board of Appeals (ZBOA). The ZBOA shall have final authority on all appeals of any
determination.
Section 1137.03SECTION 1137.05

SCHEDULE OF PERMITTED USES

Land Use Category

Office
Building
(OB)

General
Business A
(GB-A)

General
Business B
(GB-B)

P

P
C
C

P
C
C

Residential
Multi-Family Dwellings
Residential Units Accessory to a Commercial Use
Residential Care Facility
Office and Professional Services
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Land Use Category
Office, Including Administrative, Business, and
Professional
Sales Office with Only Sample of Products
Banks or Banks with Accessory Drive-Through
Lanes
Medical Facilities
Medical or Dental Office
Hospital
Retail/Services
Retail in Completely Enclosed Building
Personal Service Establishment Including Barber,
Beauty Shops, and Repair Shop for Personal Items
such as Shoes, Watch, Camera, but Excluding
Tattoo and/or Body Piercing Businesses and the
Like
Business Equipment and Supplies
Studios for Instruction
Drive-Through Facility in Association With a
Permitted Use
Dry Cleaning Counter Service
Funeral Home, Mortuary
Furniture, Home Furnishing, Office Equipment,
and Office Supplies Store
Motels, Hotels
Mainstream Media Shop in Compliance with
Section 1137.13
Photographic Reproduction Services
Restaurant
Outdoor Dining
Self-Serve Laundry Facility
Veterinary Hospital with Associated Cages, Runs,
and Kennels
Adult Uses
Automotive Transportation
Parking as Principal Use (Lot or Garage)
Vehicle and Farm Implement Sales, Lease, and/or
Rental Facility
Car Wash
Gasoline Station
Automobile Service Station
4

Office
Building
(OB)
P

General
Business A
(GB-A)
P

General
Business B
(GB-B)
P

P
C

P
P

P
P

P
C

P
C

P
C

A, subject
to Section
1137.09
A, subject
to Section
1137.09

P

P

P

P

C

P
P
C

P
P
C

P

P
P
P

P
P
P

C
P

P
P

P
P
C
P
C

P
P
C
P
P

C

C
P

P
P

C
C
C

C
C
C
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Land Use Category
Vehicle, Repair Facility
Entertainment, Recreation, Community
Facility
Clubs, Lodges, or Other Assembly Halls
Civic Facility for Public Assembly
Day Care Facility, Adult
Day Care Facility, Child
Indoor Recreation Facility
Library, Museum
Outdoor Commercial Recreation
Motion Picture and Theatrical Playhouse
Public Parks and/or Playgrounds
Places of Worship
School, Public or Private
Business and Trade School
Safety Facility, Public
Service Facility, Public
Wireless Telecommunications Facility
Accessory Uses
Off-Street Parking and Loading Areas
Fencing and Screening
Outdoor Display of Merchandise for Sale
Outdoor Storage of Goods and Supplies
Outdoor Swimming Pools, Other Recreational
Facilities in Connection with Motels
Signs
Trash Receptacles
Land Use Category

Office
Building
(OB)

General
Business A
(GB-A)

General
Business B
(GB-B)
P

C

P
P
P
P
P
P
C
P
P
P
P
C
P
P

P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
C
P
P

A
A

A
A
A

A

A

A
A
A
A
A

A
A

A
A

A
A

C
C
P
P
C
C
P
P

OB
NB
GB-A
Residential
Residential Care Facility
NP
NP
C
Multi-Family Residential
C
C
C
Live/Work Unit(s)
P
C
P
Office and Professional Service
Administrative Government Services
P
C
P
Business Equipment and Supplies Sales
NP
NP
P
Experimental Testing and Research Facilities
NP
NP
NP
Hospital and Associated Medical Offices
NP
NP
NP
Veterinary Hospital
NP
NP
NP
Research and Testing Laboratory
NP
NP
NP
Office Warehouse and Storage
NP
NP
NP
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GB-B

LI

C
C
P

NP
C
C

P
P
NP
P
P
P
NP

P
P
NP
P
NP
P
P
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Offices including Administrative, Medical,
Business, and Professional
Funeral Home
Call Center
Land Use Category

P

C

P

P
NP
C
NP
NP
NP
OB
NB
GB-A
Retail/Services
Bed and Breakfast
C
C
P
Hotel/Motel
NP
NP
C
Essential Services
P
C
P
Financial Office or Bank
C
C
P
Personal Services
C
C
P
Body Art Establishments
NP
NP
P
Restaurant
NP
NP
P
Commercial Kitchens and Catering Services
NP
NP
P
Retail Establishment
C
C
P
Business Services
P
C
P
Photographic Reproduction Services
C
C
P
Sales Offices w/ Only Sample of Goods
C
C
P
Studios for Instruction
P
C
P
Drive-thru Facility
NP
NP
C
Car Wash
NP
NP
C
Dry Cleaning and Laundry Counter Outlets
NP
NP
P
Vehicle Repair Facility
NP
NP
C
Pharmacy
NP
NP
P
New Car Sales
NP
NP
NP
Gasoline Station
NP
NP
C
Dog Kennel
NP
NP
NP
Smoke Shop
NP
NP
NP
Cannabis Facility Subject to Section 513.16
NP
NP
NP
Land Use Category
OB
NB
GB-A
Entertainment and Recreation
Outdoor Commercial Recreation
NP
NP
C
Concentrated Outdoor Commercial
NP
NP
C
Recreation
Indoor Recreation
NP
NP
P
Library or Museum
C
C
P
Membership Sport/Fitness Club
NP
NP
P
Dance Studios and Schools
P
C
P
Public Park and/or Playground
NP
NP
C
Mainstream Media Shop
NP
NP
P
Adult Uses as defined in Section 1145.07
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NP

NP

NP

P

P

C
C
GB-B

NP
NP
LI

P
C
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
C
P
P
C
NP
NP
NP
GB-B

NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
P
P
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
P
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
LI

P
P

NP
NP

P
P
P
P
C
P

NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP

C

NP

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Adult Day-Care Facility
Child Day-Care Center
Civic Facility for Public Assembly
Clubs, Lodges, or Other Assembly Halls
Post Secondary School Facilities and
Buildings
K through 12 School Facilities and Buildings
Facility Providing Government-sponsored
Adult Education
Public Safety or Service Facility
Places of Worship
Parking Garage
Land Use Category
Truck or Transfer Terminal; Motor Freight
Garage
Mini/self-Storage Facility
Distributors, Warehouse, and Wholesale
Outlet (Including Break-Bulk Operations
Such as Bottling and/or Packaging)

Community Facilities
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
C
C
C
C
C
NP

C
NP

C
P
P
C
C

P
P
P
P
C

NP
NP
NP
NP
C

C
C

C
C

C
C

P
C
C
GB-B

P
C
C
LI

NP

P

NP
NP

NP
P

C
C
P
C
C
C
NP
NP
C
OB
NB
GB-A
Storage and Distribution
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP

NP
NP

Section
1137.05

NP
NP

Industrial / Manufacturing
Manufacturing, Compounding, Processing,
NP
NP
NP
NP
Assembling, and Packaging
Manufacture of Food products, cosmetics,
NP
NP
NP
NP
pharmaceuticals, and toiletries (except when
such operation would create a hazard or
common-law nuisance beyond the confines
of the building).
Manufacture of Electrical and electric
NP
NP
NP
NP
appliances, instruments, and devices.
Manufacture of Musical instruments, toys,
NP
NP
NP
NP
novelties, and other similar small rubber,
plastic, or metal products.
Manufacture of Products from previously
NP
NP
NP
NP
and elsewhere prepared materials (i.e.,
cardboard, cellophane, clay, cloth, fibers,
glass, leather, metals, paper, plastic, precious
or semi-precious metals and/or stones,
rubber, wax, or wood).
Manufacture of products from raw materials.
NP
NP
NP
NP
Computer Data Center
NP
NP
NP
NP
Wireless Telecommunications Facility
See Chapter 1157
Land Use Category
OB
NB
GB-A
GB-B
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P

P
P
P

C
C
LI
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Child Day-Care
Outdoor Dining
Parking Lot
Parish Residence, Convent, or other
Residential Use Associated with a Place of
Worship
Flag Poles Subject to Section 1123.04(b)(1)
Used car sales when accessory to new car
sales as the primary use
Gasoline Station
Overnight Storage of Fleet Vehicles Used in
the Operation of the Principal Use
Storage of Vehicles, Trucks, and/or
Equipment for Rental/Lease
SECTION 1137.06

Accessory Uses
A,C
A, C
NP
NP
A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A

A
A
A
A

A, C
NP
A
NP

A
NP

A
NP

A
A

A
NP

A
NP

NP
C

NP
C

A, C
A

NP
A

NP
A

NP

NP

NP

A

A

CANNABIS FACILITIES AND SMOKE SHOPS PROHIBITED

(a) Pursuant to Section 513.16 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of North Canton,
Cannabis Facilities for the cultivation, processing, or sale of cannabis as defined in Chapter 3780
of the Ohio Revised Code are hereby specifically prohibited in all commercial/industrial districts.
(b) Smoke Shops, as defined in this section, are hereby specifically prohibited in all
commercial/industrial districts.
(1) “Smoke Shop” means any retail establishment whose primary use is
related to the sale of products containing, derived from, containing any
form of, or relating to the usage of non-tobacco nicotine, CBD, kratom,
and/or hemp-derived or synthetic cannabinoid, including but not limited to
Delta-8 and Delta-9 THC, that is intended for human use or consumption.
(A) This shall not prohibit the sale of products containing, containing
any form of, or relating to the usage of traditional tobacco, where
the finished product is cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, or chewing
tobacco.
(B) As used in this section, “Primary Use” shall mean the amount of an
area devoted to the sale of products described in this section where
the following apply:
(i) Such products constitute more than 33 percent of the shop’s
stock in trade; or
(ii) Such products occupy more than 33 percent of the shop’s
floor area.
SECTION 1137.07

BUILDING PLACEMENT

Every building shall be located on a lot in compliance with the setback and spacing
requirements set forth in this Section.
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(a) Schedule 1137.06(a) Schedule of Building Setbacks.
OB
NB
GB-A
Minimum Front Yard Setback
30 ft.
30 ft.
10 ft.
Maximum Front Yard Setback
50 ft.
50 ft.
N/A
Minimum Side Yard Setback
10 ft.
10 ft.
10 ft.
Maximum Side Yard Setback
N/A
N/A
N/A
Minimum Rear Yard Setback
20 ft.
20 ft.
20 ft.
Minimum Setback from a property
20 ft.
20 ft.
40 ft.
line adjoining an “R” or “RMF”
district.

GB-B
20 ft.
N/A
10 ft.
N/A
20 ft.
40 ft.

Section
1137.08

LI
0 ft.
N/A
15 ft.
N/A
20 ft.
50 ft.

(b) Figure 1136.06(b) Regulatory Graphic Illustrating Lot Standards

(c) Spacing between Buildings on the Same Lot. Whenever two or more buildings are
located on the same lot and such buildings do not share a common wall, the buildings shall
maintain the minimum separation specified in the Building Code.
(a)(d)
Front Yards of Built-Up Blocks. In any Commercial/Industrial District
whenever a vacant lot is proposed for development and there are existing buildings (other than
those of an accessory use) on adjacent lots that do not meet the minimum setback requirements,
the minimum front setback for the vacant lot shall be the mean distance of setback of the nearest
buildings within two hundred (200) feet of the proposed structure along the block front.
Section 1137.04SECTION 1137.08

LOT AND DENSITY REQUIREMENTS

Land areas shall be divided and developed, and buildings shall be erected, altered, moved, and
maintained in Business Districts only in compliance with the following regulations.
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(a) Schedule 1137.04: Minimum Lot Requirements.
Minimum Lot Size
Minimum Lot Width
Minimum Building Width

OB
40,000 sq. ft
150 ft.
--

GB-A
40,000 sq. ft
150 ft.
--

GB-B
40,000 sq. ft
150 ft.
--

(b) Lots of Record. A lot of record existing on the effective date of this Zoning
Ordinance shall comply with the nonconforming lot regulations set forth in Section 1159.07.
(c) Maximum Density for Multi-Family Dwellings.
(1) The density of a multi-family development shall not exceed 12 dwelling
units per acre.
(2) The total number of dwelling units permitted shall be calculated by
multiplying the total development area devoted to the multi-family dwelling
units and their accessory uses, exclusive of public rights-of-way existing at
the time the development plan is submitted, by the number of dwelling units
permitted per acre.
(3) For the purposes of these regulations, a multi-family development shall be
any lot where residential units are considered a principal use on the lot.
Section 1137.05

BUILDING SETBACK/SPACING REQUIREMENTS

Every building shall be located on a lot in compliance with the setback and spacing
requirements set forth in this Section.
(a) Schedule 1137.05: Minimum Setback Requirements.
OB

GB-A

GB-B

Main Street
Any street other than Main Street

20 ft.
20 ft
20 ft

20 ft
20 ft
20 ft

20 ft
20 ft
20 ft

Multi-Family developments
All other uses

20 ft
5 ft.

20 ft
5 ft.

20 ft
5 ft.

Multi-Family developments
All other uses
When adjoining an R-70, R-50, or R2F District:
Side yard
Rear yard

20 ft
5 ft.

20 ft
5 ft.

20 ft
5 ft.

40 ft.
40 ft.

40 ft.
40 ft.

40 ft.
40 ft.

When Front Yard Abuts:
Corner side yard for all uses
Side yard for:
Rear yard for:

(b) Front Yards of Built-Up Blocks. In an O-B, GB-A, or GB-B District whenever a
vacant lot is proposed for development and there are existing buildings (other than those of an
accessory use) on adjacent lots that do not meet the minimum setback requirements, the minimum
front setback for the vacant lot shall be the mean distance of setback of the nearest buildings within
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two hundred (200) feet of the proposed structure along the block front. However, in no instance
shall a building be placed nearer to the front lot line than ten (10) feet.
(c) Spacing between Buildings on the Same Lot. Whenever two or more buildings are
located on the same lot and such buildings do not share a common wall, the buildings shall
maintain the minimum separation specified in the Building Code.
Section 1137.06SECTION 1137.09

HEIGHT REGULATIONS

The height of all buildings and structures shall conform to the following:
(a) Schedule 1136.08(a) Schedule of Permitted Building Heights.
OB
NB
GB-A
Minimum Building Height
15 ft.
15 ft.
25 ft.
Maximum Building Height
30 ft.
30 ft.
45 ft.

GB-B
25 ft.
45 ft.

LI
25 ft.
50 ft.

(b) Principal buildings in excess of stated maximums up to fifty percent (50%) over
the stated maximums may be permitted as a conditional use when the Planning Commission
determines that the conditional use criteria set forth in Sections 1145.02 and 1145.03 have been
met.
The height of all buildings and structures shall not exceed 35 feet, except as otherwise specified
below:
(a) Principal buildings in excess of 35 feet may be permitted as a conditional use when
the Planning Commission determines that the conditional use criteria set forth in Sections 1145.02
and 1145.03 have been met.
(b)(c)
Wireless telecommunication facilities shall comply with the height
regulations set forth in Chapter 1157.
Section 1137.07SECTION 1137.10

OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS

Off-street parking areas shall conform to the regulations of Chapter 1153. and to the parking
requirements specified in Schedule 1137.07 below.
(a) Schedule 1137.07. Off-street parking shall be located in compliance with the
minimum setbacks, measured from the street right-of-way or property line, as specified below
unless otherwise noted.
OB
GB-A
GB-B
Setback from Street Right of Way
Main Street
8 ft.
8 ft.
8 ft.
Any street other than Main Street
12 ft
12 ft
12 ft
Setback from side or rear lot line
When lot line adjoins a nonresidential district
5 ft.
5 ft.
5 ft.
When lot line adjoins an “R” or “RMF” district 10 ft.
10 ft.
10 ft.
(b) The area within the parking setback shall be landscaped in accordance with
Chapter 1155.
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(c) Off-street parking spaces shall be provided in compliance with Chapter 1153.
SECTION 1137.11

FOOD AND BEVERAGE PICK-UP STANDARDS

(a) Drive-Thru Standards. In all Commercial/Industrial Districts drive-thru facilities
shall comply with the following:
(1) Have a minimum vehicle stacking capacity of eight (8) vehicles;
(2) Have a maximum of two (2) lanes which shall have a minimum width of
ten (10) feet, and be set back a minimum of ten (10) feet from both the curb
cut and any property line with no more than two (2) windows for service;
(3) Have a maximum of two (2) menu boards located in the rear yard which is
no larger than thirty-six (36) square feet and no taller than eight (8) feet;
and
(A) Such menu board does not count towards the property’s total sign
allowance.
(4) May use video and sound equipment to provide service but only when open
for business.
(b) Drive-Up Window Standards. In all Commercial/Industrial Districts drive-up
facilities shall comply with the following:
(1) Have a minimum vehicle stacking capacity of six (6) vehicles;
(2) Have a maximum of two (2) lanes which shall have a minimum width of
ten (10) feet, and be set back a minimum of ten (10) feet from both the curb
cut and any property line with no more than one (1) window for service;
(3) Have a maximum of two (2) menu boards located in the rear yard which is
no larger than thirty-six (36) square feet and no taller than eight (8) feet;
and
(A) Such menu board does not count towards the property’s total sign
allowance.
(4) May not use video and sound equipment to provide service.
(c) Walk-Up Window Standards. In all Commercial/Industrial Districts walk-up
facilities shall comply with the following:
(1) Have a maximum of one (1) window for service;
(2) Have a maximum of one (1) menu board affixed to a building wall that is
no larger than four (4) square feet; and
(A) Such a menu board does not count toward the property’s total sign
allowance.
(3) May not use video and sound equipment to provide service.
Section 1137.08SECTION 1137.12
STORAGE REGULATIONS

OUTDOOR

DISPLAY

AND

OUTDOOR

Outdoor display of merchandise for sale and outdoor storage of goods and materials, when
permitted in Schedule 1137.03, shall comply with the following.

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Section
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(a) The outdoor display of merchandise for sale shall:
(1) Outdoor display of merchandise for sale shall be limited to products that are
customarily associated with the operation of the principal business located
on the premises and conducted by employees of such principal business.
There shall be no outdoor display of merchandise for sale by any person
operating or conducting a business that is different or distinct from the
principal business conducted at that location except for temporary displays
pursuant to Section 1123.06(b).
(2) The area of the lot devoted to outdoor display shall not exceed 25 percent
of the ground floor area of the building(s) on the lot.
(3) The outdoor display area shall comply with the building setback
requirements set forth in Schedule 1137.05 for the district in which the lot
is located.
(4) The outdoor display area shall not be located in areas intended for traffic
circulation as identified on the site plan.
(b) The outdoor storage of goods and materials shall be an accessory use associated
with a permitted use and shall comply with the following:
(1) Outdoor storage of materials shall include the storage of goods, materials,
or products associated with the principal use. The storage of radioactive,
toxic, or otherwise hazardous materials shall not be permitted.
(2) All outdoor storage of goods and materials shall be enclosed with a solid
wall or fence, including solid gates. The wall or fence shall have a height
tall enough to conceal all materials therein from the view of any observer
standing at the grade level at an abutting residential district line or a public
street. However, in no case shall the height of the fence or wall be less than
six feet.
(3) All materials shall be stored in such a fashion as to be accessible to firefighting equipment at all times.
(4) Areas devoted to outdoor storage shall be located in a side or rear yard and
shall comply with the building setbacks set forth in Schedule 1137.05.
Section 1137.09

ACCESSORY USE REGULATIONS

Accessory uses permitted in any Business District shall conform to the regulations of this
Section.
(a) Accessory Buildings. Accessory buildings that have a gross floor area greater than
200 square feet shall conform to all lot and yard regulations and development plan review and
approval requirements of the zoning district in which the parcel or lot is located. All other
accessory buildings shall be located in a side or rear yard, shall comply with the parking setbacks
set forth in Schedule 1137.07, and shall obtain a zoning certificate according to Section 1173.02.
(b) Accessory Retail and Service Uses. Accessory retail and service uses shall be
permitted in an office or multi-family building in the OB District provided that not more than an
area equal to 25 percent of the first-floor area of the building is devoted to such accessory retail or
service use.
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(c) Accessory Outdoor Swimming Pools and other Accessory Recreational Facilities.
Accessory outdoor swimming pools and other accessory recreational facilities shall comply with
the following requirements:
(1) Such accessory facilities shall be adequately fenced to prohibit
unauthorized access to the facility.
(2) Such accessory facilities and their enclosures shall comply with the building
setback requirements set forth in Schedule 1137.05.
(3) The enclosure required in subsection (c)(1) above shall be kept locked at all
times the facility is not in use.
(d) Fences and Walls. Fences and walls may be erected in any Business District in
compliance with the requirements set forth in Chapter 1155.
(e) Signs. Signs shall conform to the regulations specified in Chapter 1151.
Section 1137.10SECTION 1137.13
FENCES, SCREENING, AND LANDSCAPING
LANDSCAPE AND SCREENING REQUIREMENTS
(a) Fences. Fences are permitted in all Commercial/Industrial Districts except NB in
accordance with the following:
(1) Fences may be no more than eight (8) feet tall;
(2) Fences may only be in rear or side yards;
(3) Fences must be made out of, vinyl, or non-chain-link metal fence except as
provided below;
(4) Black, vinyl-coated chain-link fence shall be limited to the rear and side
yards.
(A) Gates must be made from the same material as the corresponding
fence.
(b) Fences in NB District. Fences in the NB District shall conform to the regulations
for fencing in the R-70 District set forth in Chapter 1133.
(c) Dumpster/Waste Receptacle Screening. Dumpster screening is required in all
Commercial/Industrial Districts in accordance with the following:
(1) Screening must be at least six (6) feet tall but no more than eight (8) feet
tall; and
(2) May only be located in the rear or side yards except as provided below.
(A) In NB dumpsters and dumpster screening may only be permitted in
the rear yard.
(d) Landscape Requirements. Landscape buffers shall be provided for all lots in nonresidential districts in accordance with the provisions set forth in Chapter 1155.
Visual screening and landscape buffers shall be provided for all lots in nonresidential districts
in accordance with the provisions set forth in Chapter 1155.
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All uses shall comply with the following performance standards.
(a) Waste Receptacles. All solid waste products, including empty packing boxes, that
result from any permitted principal, conditional, or accessory use shall either be disposed of, stored
in buildings, or completely enclosed in containers. Such building, container, or dumpster shall be
located in a side or rear yard and shall comply with the minimum parking setbacks established in
Schedule 1137.07 and be screened in compliance with Section 1155.05.
(b) Lighting. The placement, orientation, distribution patterns, and fixture types of
outdoor lighting shall comply with the regulations set forth in Section 1155.11.
(c) Enclosure. All uses and operations, except off-street parking and loading facilities,
shall be performed wholly within enclosed buildings unless specifically permitted otherwise.
Section 1137.12SECTION 1137.15
SUPPLEMENTAL
REGULATIONS
GASOLINE STATIONS AND AUTO SERVICE STATIONS

FOR

In addition to the above regulations, all gasoline stations and auto service stations shall comply
with the following standards.
(a) Fuel pumps and associated access aisles and canopies shall comply with the parking
setbacks set forth in Section 1137.07.
(b) The only services permitted to be performed outside on a vehicle shall be the
dispensing of air and vehicle fluids such as fuel, oil, and windshield wiper fluid.
(c) Except while being serviced at a pump island, no vehicle shall be parked between
the pumps and the front property line.
Section 1137.13
SHOPS

SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS FOR MAINSTREAM MEDIA

In addition to the above regulations, a mainstream media shop may carry adult media provided
the mainstream media shop shall comply with the following standards:
(a) The amount of an area devoted to adult media shall comply with the following:
(1) Adult media shall not constitute more than 33 percent of the shop’s stock in
trade; and
(2) Adult media shall not occupy more than 33 percent of the shop’s floor area.
(b) All adult media shall be confined to a separate room or section of the shop and such
room or section shall:
(1) Not be open to any person under the age of 18;
(2) Be physically and visually separated from the rest of the store by an opaque
wall of durable material, reaching at least eight (8) feet high or to the ceiling,
whichever is less;
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(3) Be located so that the entrance to it is as far as reasonably practicable from
media or other inventory in the store likely to be of particular interest to
children.
(4) Have access controlled by electronic or other means to provide assurance
that persons under age 18 will not easily gain entrance and that the general
public will not accidentally enter such room or section or provide
continuous video or window surveillance of the room by store personnel;
(5) Provide signage at the entrance stipulating that persons under 18 are not
permitted inside.
Section 1137.14SECTION 1137.16

DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW

(a) All conditional uses in a nonresidential district shall be permitted only after
development plans have been reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission according to
the procedures set forth in Chapter 1175.
(a)(b)
All permitted uses in a nonresidential district shall be permitted only after
development plans have been reviewed and approved by either the Director of Permits or the
Planning Commission according to the procedures set forth in Chapter 1175.
SECTION 1137.17

APPEAL

(a) Any party who is aggrieved by a determination from the Director of Permits or
Planning Commission may file an appeal with the Zoning and Building Standards Board of
Appeals (ZBOA). The ZBOA shall have final authority on all appeals of any determination.

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