Dayton
Zoning districts
9 districts, grouped by category.
Agricultural
2Commercial
2Residential
3R-1 Residential District
- Min lot
- 10,000 sq ft
- Max height
- 35 ft
- Front setback
- 30 ft
- Permitted uses
- 7
R-2 Residential District
- Min lot
- 7,500 sq ft
- Max height
- 35 ft
- Front setback
- 25 ft
- Permitted uses
- 10
R-3 Residential District
- Min lot
- 7,500 sq ft
- Max height
- 45 ft
- Front setback
- 25 ft
- Permitted uses
- 11
General provisions
102 rules that bind every district rather than one — sign regulations, parking, floodplain and the rest of the code’s citywide chapters.
Prior to the operation of a short-term rental in any new or existing structure, the operator shall apply for and obtain a zoning permit.
Any short-term rental which is allowed only by special use permit shall be conditioned upon compliance with the town's noise ordinance
Telecommunications towers and antennas subject to special use permit. Separation distances from adjacent properties based on zoning. Co-location for towers over 75 ft. No signs. Inventory within 5 miles. Removal after 24 months abandonment.
It is the purpose of this division to facilitate the orderly development of structures which are needed to provide wireless telecommunications services ... In ruling on special use permits ... separation from adjacent properties ... co-location ...
It is the purpose of this division to facilitate the orderly development of structures which are needed to provide wireless telecommunications services ...
telecommunications antennas should be separated from other parcels zoned R-1, R-2, or R-3 by a distance not less than three times the antenna height, from other parcels zoned B-1 or B-2 by a distance not less than twice the antenna height, and from other parcels carrying any other zoning classification by a distance not less than the antenna height.
No signs, lettering, symbols, images, or trademarks shall be placed on or affixed to any part of any telecommunications antenna or telecommunications tower
Any telecommunications antenna or telecommunications tower that is not operated for a continuous period of 24 months shall be considered abandoned, and its owner shall remove it within 60 days' notice from the town
This division allows for the establishment of certain temporary uses of limited duration ... The following temporary uses are allowed ... Prohibited and exempted temporary uses ... General standards for temporary uses and structures ...
The following temporary uses are allowed within the B-1 business district, subject to all supplemental regulations and in accordance with the following timeframes: (1) Mobile food unit. In place less than 30 days per calendar year. (2) Farmer's market. Operate on a regularly occurring basis for up to five months per year per site. (3) Temporary storage. In a portable storage container. In place less than 30 days per calendar year. (4) Off-site activities for new construction. Only in connection with an active building permit which, in the determination of the zoning administrator, is being diligently pursued. (5) School uses and facilities. Unlimited.
The following temporary uses are allowed within the M-1 industrial district, subject to all supplemental regulations and in accordance with the following timeframes: (1) Mobile food unit. Unlimited.
The following temporary uses are allowed within the R-3 residential district, subject to all supplemental regulations and in accordance with the following timeframes: (1) Off-site activities for new construction. Only in connection with an active building permit which, in the determination of the zoning administrator, is being diligently pursued.
Without limitation, the following temporary uses are prohibited in all zoning districts: (1) Retail sales or display of goods, products, or services within the public right-of-way except as part of an authorized not-for-profit, special, or town-recognized event. (2) Except as part of a permitted seasonal sale or a food truck permitted by the town, retail sales or display of goods, products, or services from a motor vehicle, trailer, or shipping container.
General standards for temporary uses: permit required, not detrimental, compatible, no adverse effects, meet setbacks, sufficient land, conditions, return to original condition. Specific regulations for mobile food units, farmer's markets, temporary storage, off-site activities.
Whenever the requirements of this Code are at variance with the requirements of other lawfully adopted rules, regulations or codes, the most restrictive, or that imposing the higher standards, shall govern.
Whenever the requirements of this Code are at variance with the requirements of other lawfully adopted rules, regulations or codes, the most restrictive, or that imposing the higher standards, shall govern.
All temporary uses and structures must comply with the following general standards: (1) Obtain a temporary use zoning permit from the town. (2) Not be detrimental to property or improvements in the surrounding area or to the public health, safety, or general welfare. (3) Be compatible with the principal uses taking place on the property, if any. (4) Not cause substantial adverse effects or noise impacts on any adjoining permanent uses or nearby residential neighborhoods. (5) Meet all the setbacks of the underlying base and overlay zoning districts, unless expressly stated otherwise in this division. (6) Be located on a property or contiguous properties with sufficient land area to allow the temporary use, structure, or special event to occur, as well as adequate land to accommodate the parking and traffic movement associated with the temporary use, without disturbing environmentally sensitive lands. (7) The zoning administrator may impose additional conditions to ensure that the potential impacts of the proposed temporary use are mitigated and public health, safety, and welfare are protected. (8) The property must be returned to its original condition upon the cessation of the temporary use.
Mobile food units must have applied for and obtained a food truck license from the town treasurer. Mobile food units must at all times during operation possess a valid and unrescinded signed letter from the owner of the property stating that the owner has given permission for the mobile food unit to operate in a specific location during a specific time period. Mobile food units shall not operate on vacant or unimproved properties, unless the property is owned or leased by the town and permission has been granted by the town.
Be limited to no more three days per week unless a lesser number is specified by the zoning administrator pursuant to subsection 30-800(7). Be limited to the retail sale of farm products, garden produce, horticulture products, and handcrafted food, drinks, and other handcrafted products. Have adequate ingress, egress, and off-street parking areas to accommodate vendors and patrons.
Containers shall be fully enclosed and shall not exceed 20 feet in length; Containers shall not be located within five feet of any lot line; Containers shall not encroach into public right-of-way or adjacent properties; and Containers shall not be located on an individual parcel or site for more than 14 consecutive days per site per calendar year.
Source documents
The chapters of the adopted code that were retrieved, read and extracted from. Everything above traces back to one of these.