CODE Twinsburg
Zoning
Why IsThis Code Update Needed?
• Complete overhaul required, can’t do this in pieces
• Chapters cross referenced and intertwined
• The current Zoning Code has seen many and varied additions and revisions since 1989
Who Has Been Engaged WithThis Project?
How Has This Project Engaged The Public?
Format for Presentation
Section 1: Document Format
Section 2: Process
Section 3: New District,Overlay andZones
Section 4: DimensionalStandards
Section 5:Uses
Opportunity For Questions & Comments After Each Section
Section 1: Document Format
Charts, Graphics & Concept
Conditional Uses Are Now Listed Within Each Zone
End of Section 1: Document Format
Questions & Comments
Section 2: Process
Improving The Process
Sign Variances – Currently ARB hears requests for signage variances. The proposed language requires an appeal for a variance from the BZA (Section: 1122.03 of proposed Code)
City Council Call-Up of Site Plans (1124.01 of current Code) – This proposed revision allows City Council to review and take final action on site plans when determined appropriate (Section 1123.01 of proposed Code)
Public Notice for Conditional Use Permit Hearings – This time frame is proposed to change from 30 days to 14 days (Section 1122.07 of proposed Code)
Zoning Administrator – This position/role replaces the Building Commissioner’s responsibility as currently indicated in the Code for issuance of zoning permits and enforcement of the zoning regulations (Section 1122.08 of proposed Code)
End of Section 2: Process
Questions & Comments
Section 3: New District, Overlay & Zones
C-5 Renamed To Downtown District
New Mixed PUD Zone
(Section 1106.14 of proposed code)
Riparian Overlay Added
(Section 1106.18 of proposed code)
C-4 Rezoned to C-
Street View of Commons Blvd
I-2 and I-3 Renamed to IM Innovation & Manufacturing Zone
NE Ohio is Top 10 Worldwide for Innovation Manufacturing
Overlay & Zones
End of Section 3: New District, Overlay & Zones
Questions & Comments
Proposed Zoning Map
Updated map to go here
Section 4: Dimensional Standards
Building Height Changes
R-4 Zone Lot Width Change
(Section 1106.03 of proposed code)
Reduce Minimum Housing Size Requirement
(Residential Infill Development Section 1113.03 of proposed code)
R-2: 1,800 sf
R-3: 1,700 sf
R-4: 1,600 sf
R-2: 1,500 sf
R-3: 1,500 sf
R-4: 1,500 sf 1987 Ranch-Style House, 1,092 sf
Limit Maximum Front Setbacks in the Downtown District
(Section 1106.13 of proposed code)
Non Preferred
Parking in front setback
Not pedestrian friendly
Front elevation doesn’t address the street
Parking is a prominent feature
Preferred Site Plan
No parking in front setback
Promotes a pedestrian friendly corridor
Front elevation prominent at street frontage
End
of Section 4: Dimensional Standards
Questions & Comments
Section 5: Uses
Add Number of Accessory Use Structures
(Section 1109.01 of proposed code)
Current Code
Allows one (1) in addition to a detached garage
Proposed Code
Allows two (2) in addition to detached garage
Limit Impervious Surface Area In Commercial & Residential Zones
Attached accessory dwelling unit allowed as conditional use in the) Downtown District, C-1 zone and single-family residential zones. (Section 1106.09 of proposed code)
Allow additional uses in the Downtown District (i.e., Microbrewery, Pilates studio) (Section 1106.09 of proposed code)
Allow single-family homes as a conditional use in the Downtown District (Section 1106.09 of proposed code)
Provides some limits for CBD/Vape shop locations (i.e., 500 ft. from a residential zone) (Section 1111.10 of proposed code)
Allow medical offices in the new IM zone
Clarify beekeeping and livestock allowances (Section 1109.01 of proposed code)
End of Section 5: Uses
Questions & Comments
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