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Zoning codes typically establish several applicable zone districts in the community, the uses allowable in each zone (e.g. residential, commercial, industrial), requirements for setbacks, parking, and other site layout elements. Zoning codes also include information on procedures for zoning applications, appeals, and variances.
Apr 3, 2020 · The zoning and land use requirements are important to consider when you purchase a property. You don’t need to buy real estate only to find out that you can’t use. Cities and villages in Ohio have the power of self-governing because this is a home rule state.
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- I. The Purpose of Zoning
- II. The First Step: The Comprehensive Plan
- III. The Second Step: The Zoning Ordinance
- IV. Who Makes The Zoning Decisions?
- V. Conclusion
First of all, let’s start with the big picture. What exactly is zoning and what is its purpose? Zoning is the legislative process for dividing land into zones for different uses. Zoning lawsare the laws that regulate the use of land and structures built upon it. If you’ve ever dealt with a city, then you’ve probably heard some variation of the phra...
How do you get from Boston to Los Angeles? Do you start driving in any direction and hope you’ll get there? Sure it might work, and sure a million monkeys banging on a million typewriters will eventually reproduce the entire works of Shakespeare. But you might have better chance of finding L.A. if you have a road map. A comprehensive plan(or “maste...
You have the road map to L.A. Now what? How about you learn which roads have the highest speed limits, or are the most direct route, or which allow your type of vehicle? In zoning, the how-to details of the comprehensive plan are established in a city’s zoning ordinance. This ordinance is the local (e.g., county, city, township, etc.) set of regula...
You’ve hit the road, road map in hand, a binder of all the details that impact your progress to L.A., and then you see the toll booth ahead. And the flashing blue lights of the police car behind. And the tow truck driver pulling a car that had gotten lost on his journey. The help and approval of all these people will determine if your drive is a su...
Now you understand the basics of the purpose of zoning, the creation of its guiding documents, its zoning ordinance, how zoning applications are made and appealed, and who makes these determinations. You have the road map and maybe even a GPS to get you to L.A… And what is your take-away? Well, you can decide for yourself, but given the complexitie...
Currently, several Ohio communities are seeking to remove zoning obstacles and enhance the walkability of neighborhoods, improve housing options and improve livability. What's In It for You? You'll gain a better understanding of how zoning regulations impact communities’ walkability and livability, and how you could improve the livability of ...
Jan 31, 2024 · Mark Ferenchik Jim Weiker. Columbus Dispatch. Ohio homebuilders are pushing state lawmakers to eliminate local zoning referendums, create a tax-abatement program that doesn't require...
Jan 23, 2014 · January 23, 2014. Many of Ohio’s local communities have instituted zoning as a way to orderly plan the various uses of land. However, important statutory protections limit the reach of local zoning to agricultural land in certain circumstances.
Aug 30, 2023 · Section 713.10 | Basis of districting or zoning - classification of buildings and structures. Section 713.11 | Administrative board - powers and duties. Section 713.12 | Zoning regulations notice and hearing. Section 713.121 | Statute of limitations. Section 713.13 | Injunction. Section 713.14 | Effect of zoning regulations.
