ZoningTextAmendmentApplication/COD/P&CD/AMS/8-01-06; rev. 06-26-13
ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENT APPLICATION
CITY OF DAYTON, OHIO
A. Name of Applicant___________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address_____________________________________________________________________
City ______________________________________ State______________ Zip Code_____________
Daytime Phone Number ( )____________________ Fax Number ( )_________________
Email Address ______________________________________________________________________
B. Description of Proposed Text Amendment
Section(s) of Zoning Text to be Amended ________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Reason Zoning Text Should be Amended_________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Interest of Applicant _________________________________________________________________
How Text Amendment Will Benefit Applicant ____________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
C. Required Attachment
Complete Wording of Proposed Text Amendment in Electronic Format
D. Certification
I hereby certify that the information contained in this application and all attachments is true and correct.
__________________________________________ ______________________________
Signature of Applicant Date
__________________________________________
Printed Signature of Applicant
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Zoning Code Text Amendment
Application Filing Information
City of Dayton, Ohio
Application Requirements
An application for a change to the official zoning code text of the City of Dayton, Ohio, must be filed
with the City Plan Board in the Department of Planning and Community Development on approved
forms and the filing fee paid. Before submitting a zoning text amendment application, applicants are
strongly encouraged to meet with Department of Planning and Community Development staff to discuss
the proposed application. Any application that does not comply fully with the application requirements
(e.g., inaccurate, incomplete, and/or missing attachments, fee not paid) shall be regarded as incomplete
until it is submitted in the proper form.
The City of Dayton’s official zoning code text and official zoning map are on the City of Dayton’s web
site at http://www.cityofdayton.org/departments/pcd/planning/Pages/ZoningMap.aspx .
Instructions for Completing Application
Item A. Name of Applicant
Self-explanatory.
Item B. Description of Proposed Text Amendment
Zoning text section numbers and headings can be found in the City of Dayton’s zoning code. The
zoning code is at http://www.cityofdayton.org/departments/pcd/planning/Pages/ZoningMap.aspx. An
example of a zoning text section number and heading is 150.320.5, Off-Street Parking Requirements.
Explain the reason why the zoning code should be amended. What is the problem with the current
language? How will the text amendment improve the administration of the zoning code, improve
conditions in the zoning district(s) that would be affected by the proposed amendment, or benefit the
City of Dayton overall? What changes have occurred since the zoning code was adopted that require an
amendment to the zoning text?
Interest of Applicant: The applicant must state his or her particular interest in the case. Applications
will be accepted from owners, lessees of property, or developers with an option on property that would
be affected by the proposed text amendment. See the Sections 150.125.2-150.125.3 of the city zoning
code for more information.
Explain how the text amendment will benefit the applicant or property owned by the applicant.
Item C. Required Attachment
The proposed text amendment is to be submitted in an electronic format acceptable to the Plan Board
Secretary. The proposed text amendment must list the appropriate zoning text section number(s) and
heading(s) with proposed additions or changes in bold italics and proposed deletions in strikethrough.
See examples on next page.
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Example 1
Section 150.130.1 Complaints Regarding Violations
(A) Whenever a violation of this Zoning Code occurs, or is can be alleged to have occurred, any
person may file submit a complaint. Such complaint shall be in writing include the address or lot
number and shall fully state the cause and basis of the complaint and shall be filed with the Zoning
Administrator.
Example 2
Schedule 150.340.2
PERMITTED USES IN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
I-1
I-2
BP
Light
Industrial
General
Industrial
Business
Park
(1) Industrial
(a) Glue manufacture
C
(b) Manufacturing, light
P
P
P
(c) Water supply/treatment facility
P C
P C
P C
Review and Adoption Process
Plan Board Hearing
The City’s zoning code requires that all proposed text amendments go before the City Plan Board for
review. After receipt of a complete application, the City Plan Board will schedule a public hearing on
the proposal in accordance with Sections 150.125.5-150.125.6 of the city zoning code. Notices of the
public hearing are sent to the City’s land use committees. The land use committees may invite the
applicant to present his or her case for the text amendment to them at a meeting. If the land use
committees have a recommendation on the proposal, they will forward it to the Plan Board for
consideration.
The applicant will have an opportunity to present his or her case for the text amendment at the Plan
Board public hearing. In addition, all views, pro and con, may be presented by any interested citizen in
person or by letter at the public hearing. After a public hearing and review of the pertinent facts
involved in the case, the Plan Board will forward its recommendation for approval or disapproval of the
zoning text amendment to the City Commission for further action. See Sections 150.125.5-150.125.6,
and 150.125.8 of the city zoning code for more information about the Plan Board decision-making
process, and the items the Plan Board shall consider when making its recommendation.
Action by the City Commission on Requests for Zoning Text Amendments
If the Plan Board recommends approval, or approval with modifications, of the proposed zoning text
amendment, the City Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposal. The applicant will have an
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opportunity to present his or her case for the text amendment at the public hearing. In addition, all
views, pro and con, may be presented by any interested citizen at the public hearing. After a public
hearing and review of the pertinent facts involved in the case, the City Commission will decide whether
or not to approve the zoning text amendment. The City Commission must approve a zoning text
amendment in order for it to become effective. Text amendments usually take effect immediately upon
approval by the City Commission. See Sections 150.125.8-150.125.13 of the city zoning code for more
information.
If the Plan Board recommends disapproval of the proposed text amendment, within twenty days of the
Plan Board decision, the applicant may notify the Clerk of the City Commission and Secretary to the
Plan Board in writing that he or she desires a public hearing before the City Commission. The City
Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed amendment. The applicant will have an
opportunity to present his or her case for the text amendment at the public hearing. In addition, all
views, pro and con, may be presented by any interested citizen at the public hearing. After a public
hearing and review of the pertinent facts involved in the case, the City Commission will decide whether
or not to approve the zoning text amendment. The City Commission must approve a zoning text
amendment in order for it to become effective. See the Sections 150.125.8-150.125.13 of the city
zoning code for more information.