AN ORDINANCE
BY:  VICE MAYOR BYINGTON
NO.  4999

AMENDING PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 12, SIGNS, OF THE OAKWOOD ZONING ORDINANCE, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE REGULATORY EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN FLAGS AND TO SPECIFY A METHOD FOR CALCULATING THE SIGN FACE AREA OF TEMPORARY SIGNS INSTALLED AS LAWN SIGNS.

WHEREAS, a proposed text amendment to the Oakwood Zoning Ordinance was presented to the Planning Commission in a duly-noticed public hearing held on March 6, 2024, and the Planning Commission by a vote of 5-0 recommended approval thereof; and

WHEREAS, the proposed amendment was presented to Council in a duly-noticed public hearing held on May 6, 2024, and as required by Section 1003.6(B) of the Zoning Code, Council reviewed and tabled the proposed amendment and finds that it is consistent with the purposes of the Zoning Code, the Comprehensive Plan, and the interests of the city of Oakwood as a whole;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OAKWOOD, STATE OF OHIO, THAT:

SECTION I.

Existing Section 901.4, Standards for the Placement of Flagpoles, of the Oakwood Zoning Ordinance, specifically subsection 901.4(B), is hereby amended to read as follows, with new text appearing in bold font and deleted text appearing in strike-through font:

B.        Regulations

One flagpole may be permitted in any yard if in accordance with the following conditions:

1.
The flagpole shall be used solely for the display of not more than two (2) flags so long as the combined area of one side of the flags does not exceed sixty (60) square feet, unless a larger size is approved as a Special Use.
2.
The flagpole may not be used for any type of sign nor for any other purpose.
3.
The flags displayed may not be used for commercial advertising purposes.
4.
The flagpole may not project more than thirty-five (35) feet above the average grade of the property, except as may be approved as a Special Use.
5.
The flagpole must be self sustaining and may not be supported by braces, guywires or other supports.
6.
The diameter of the flagpole must be similar to standard or customary flagpoles of the same height.
7.
Illumination shall be so designed, placed, shielded or arranged so as illuminate the flag only, not to cause glare, light or reflection upon adjacent premises or upon the adjacent street.
8.
Every flagpole must be erected sufficiently far from any power or telecommunication lines so as not to cause a hazard.
9.
All flagpoles must be set back a minimum of twelve (12) feet from all property lines.
10.
In any residential zoning district, a flag larger than sixty (60) square feet and/or a flagpole projecting more than thirty-five (35) feet above the average grade of the property may be approved as a Special Use, pursuant to Section 1004.
SECTION II.

Existing Section 1201.03(B), Exempt Signs, of the Oakwood Zoning Ordinance, specifically subsection 1201.03(B)(7) thereof, is hereby amended to read as follows, with new text appearing in bold font and deleted text appearing in strike-through font:

B.        Exempt Signs. The following signs are hereby designated as “exempt signs” and, as such, are subject only to the regulations contained in this Section 1201.03(B).

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