Independence

No nonconforming use, structure or use of land shall be re-established after discontinuance of two years.

Nonconforming signs advertising a business which changes ownership must be removed within 90 days of the date of change of ownership.

A conditional use permit shall be granted provided the Board finds that it: (A) Is designed, located and operated so as the public health, safety and welfare will be protected; (B) Will not adversely affect other property in the area in which it is located; (C) Is within the provision of conditional uses as set forth in this chapter; and (D) Conforms to all applicable provisions of this chapter for the district in which it is to be located and is necessary for public convenience in that location.

Conditional use permits may be granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals subject to general requirements: public health/safety, no adverse effect on area, conforms to district, necessary for public convenience.

The residential use shall be permitted only above the ground floor of a building occupied by a commercial use; and The off-street parking requirements of § 153.066(A) shall apply.

The residential use shall be permitted only above the ground floor of a building occupied by a commercial use; and the off-street parking requirements of § 153.066(A) shall apply.

The residential use shall be permitted only above the ground floor of a building occupied by a commercial use; and the off-street parking requirements of § 153.066(A) shall apply.

Variances may be granted only upon findings of exceptional narrowness/shallowness/topography, demonstrable hardship approaching confiscation, not shared generally, no detriment to adjacent property, harmony with spirit, no use variance.

The Board shall not grant a variance unless it makes findings based upon evidence presented to it as follows: ... The property owner acquired the property in good faith, and that by reason of exceptional narrowness, shallowness, size or shape, or exceptional topographic conditions or other extraordinary conditions of the property ...

Under no circumstances shall the Board of Zoning Appeals grant a variance to allow a use not permitted under the terms of this chapter in the district involved, or any use expressly or by implication prohibited by the terms of this chapter in said district.

No building or other structure shall be erected, moved, added to or structurally altered without a zoning permit issued by the Office of the Zoning Administrator.

No building or structure shall be erected, moved, added to or structurally altered without a zoning permit. Certificate of occupancy required before use.

Land may be used or occupied, and buildings structurally altered or erected may be used or changed in use only after a certificate of occupancy and use has been issued by the Zoning Administrator.

Violations of the provisions of this chapter or failure to comply with any of its requirements (including violations of conditions and safeguards established in connection with grants of variances or conditional uses) shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punished as provided for by law.

Minimum required lot area shall be 15,000 square feet. Maximum lot coverage shall not exceed 40% of total lot area. Maximum height shall be 25 feet above curb level.

Maximum height of a front wall or other portions of a building or other structure shall be 35 feet above the curb level. No yards are required.

Minimum required lot area shall be 15,000 square feet. Maximum lot coverage shall not exceed 50% of total lot area. Maximum height shall be 35 feet above curb level.

Maximum lot coverage shall not exceed 50% of total lot area. Maximum height shall be 35 feet above curb level. Front yards minimum 40 feet. Side yards minimum 25 feet (50 if adjoins residential). Rear yards minimum 25 feet (50 if adjoins residential).

Residential dwelling: two spaces per dwelling unit. Commercial and industrial uses have specific ratios. Parking space dimensions: 9 ft wide, 20 ft long.

Off-street loading berths shall have minimum dimensions: length 55 ft, width 12 ft, vertical clearance 15 ft. All loading facilities shall be located in the rear of the principal building.