Zoning Public Hearing

LEGAL NOTICE

The Board of Zoning Appeals of Crosby Township, Hamilton County, Ohio, gives notice that a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, the 21st day of April, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at the Crosby Community Center located at 8910 Willey Rd., Harrison, Ohio 45030, to consider the appeal.

The variance being considered is a model aviation airfield, gravel parking lot, open shelter, runway, garage for mowers and equipment.

A summary of the appeal for the Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club is as follows:

“H” FLOOD PLAIN DISTRICT REGULATIONS

Sec.: 22.0 The regulations set forth in this Article, or set forth elsewhere in this resolution, when referred to in this Article, are the District Regulations for the “H” Flood Plain District.

Sec. 22.1 USE REGULATIONS: No structure shall be erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered or moved onto a premise, except by a special zoning certificate as per Sec. 22.2 of this Article, nor shall land be used for any purpose except the following:

22.1.1 Agricultural uses as regulated by Section 10.13.

22.1.2 Commercial recreation area including, but not limited to, driving
range, fee golf course, boat dock, fishing lake, sale of bait and the rent or leasing of recreations equipment provided any building or illuminated areas will be at 200 feet from any residence or residential district.

22.1.3 Kennels and riding stables provided that any building in which such animals are housed shall be at least 200 feet from any residence or residential district.

22.1.4 SIGNS: All signs shall comply with Article 31 of this Resolution.

22.1.5 Summer-camp, cabin group and trailer park, which provides central management and control to assure the seasonal occupancy between April 15 and October 15.

22.1.6 Single family residence provided vehicular access to a public road and the ground level of the building site for a distance of ten (10) feet beyond the limits of any residential structure be raised not less than one foot above the 100-year flood plain as indicated by the Hamilton County Planning and Development Storm Water Division. For an existing house a special zoning certificate is not required for the addition of awnings, decks and porches under two hundred (200) square feet in area, any fence that is at least seventy-five (75%) open, any accessory building not to exceed eighty (80) square feet in area, above-ground pools that are four (4) feet or less in depth, in-ground pools, flag pole and private radio and/or TV antennas.

Sec. 22.2 SPECIAL ZONING CERTIFICATE: Prior to construction of any building or structure or the commencement of the use of any land for purposes other than agricultural use, the applicant or applicants shall apply to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a special zoning certificate. Upon receipt of such a request, the Secretary of the Board shall secure a written statement from the Crosby Township Zoning Commission and the Hamilton County Planning and Development, Store Water Division, setting the necessary standards and conditions for the proper operation of the proposed use. Upon receipt of the request, the Board will schedule a public hearing. The Board may grant or deny the certificate. If the Board grants the certificate, it may specify guarantees and assurances with which the applicant must comply. In determining what action is in the public interest in passing upon such applications, the Board shall consider all relevant factors, including but not limited to the following:

22.2.1 The danger to life and property due to increased flood heights or velocities caused by encroachments.

22.2.2 The danger that materials may be swept on to other lands or downstream to the injury of others.

22.2.3 The proposed water supply and sanitation systems and the ability of these systems to prevent disease, contamination and unsanitary conditions.

22.2.4 The susceptibility of the proposed facility and its contents to flood damage and the effect of such damage on the individual owner.

22.2.5 The importance of the services provided by the proposed facility to the community.

22.2.6 The requirements of the facility for a waterfront location.

22.2.7 The availability of alternative locations not subject to flooding for the proposed use.

22.2.8 The safety of access to the property in times of flood for ordinary and emergency vehicles.

22.2.9 The expected heights, velocity, duration, rate of rise and sediments transport of the floodwaters expected at the site.

22.2.10 Such other factors, which are relevant to the purposes of this zoning resolution. Under no circumstances shall the fact that an applicant’s proposed use is a permitted use; there under be deemed to entitle one to a certificate.

In the event that such guarantee and assurances as may be specified or agreed upon by applicant and the Board are not fully complied with, the Board shall immediately direct the Township Zoning Inspector to execute orders to cause immediate closing of the operation.

Sec. 22.3 HEIGHT REGULATIONS: The height regulations are the same as those in “A-A” Residence District.

Sec. 22.4 AREA REGULATIONS: All of the area regulations, including front, side and rear yards ad the intensity of use are the same as those in the “A” Residence District.