REYNOLDSBURG ZONING CODE F. Indoor Storage Facilities. The following regulations apply to the approval and operation of indoor storage facilities: i. A minimum of twenty percent (20%) of the floor area of any structure proposed to be used as an indoor storage facility shall be used for other uses permitted within the respective zoning district, unless otherwise specifically approved by the Board on the approved site plan. ii. All storage shall take place within an enclosed individual storage unit that is rented or leased on an individual basis. Storage shall be prohibited outside of the structure or within designated aisle areas with exception of vehicle and recreational vehicle storage areas clearly shown on the plan. iii. A rental or leasing office shall be required to be located on-site. iv. No more than one (1) external garage-door entrance shall be provided for each twenty (20) storage units within the structure. v. A landscaped yard of at least twenty-five feet (25FT) in width shall be provided along any lot line of the subject site which abuts a residentially zoned property. A reduction of this buffer may be approved by the Board if alternate means of screening are provided and specifically approved on the site plan. vi. Caretaker/residential units are prohibited. vii. One (1) parking space shall be located on the site for each seventy-five (75) storage units, in addition to other required parking for all other uses on the site. G. Childcare Centers. The following regulations shall apply to conditional use permits for childcare centers: i. No zoning permit or conditional use permit for a childcare center shall be issued for a lot that is within one hundred fifty feet (150FT) of any lot or parcel with an approved gasoline station use, or which is likely to generate noxious fumes or vapor. ii. All outdoor play areas shall meet the minimum requirements outlined by the State agency with oversight of childcare centers. No play area shall be located adjacent to a loading space, loading dock or other area where vehicles are likely to idle. No play area shall be constructed in a manner that allows children access to any electrical or telecommunications box/vault. iii. No childcare center shall be permitted to operate between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. the following morning unless specifically approved by the Planning and Zoning Administrator or the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals. H. Home Occupations. The following regulations shall apply to the approval and operation of a home occupation as an accessory use in a dwelling: i. No person who is not a permanent resident of the dwelling shall be employed in the home occupation; ii. The home occupation shall be clearly incidental and subordinate to the dwelling use. No more than fifteen percent (15%) of the floor area of all buildings on the lot shall be used in the conduct of the home occupation; iii. There shall be no change in the outside appearance of the dwelling or lot, or other visible evidence of the conduct of the home occupation. No sign is permitted. 167
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