§ 1415-21. Little Miami Riverfront Area Use Review.

Within 500 feet of the Little Miami River, a use may be established only if the Zoning Administrator finds in consultation with the Director of Parks and the Director of Recreation that the use:

(a)

Maintains the natural and free-flowing conditions of the Little Miami River, except where channel modifications are required to mitigate a severe hazard to life or property;

(b)

Does not aggravate erosion of the river bank;

(c)

Has no adverse effect on existing wildlife habitation;

(d)

Conserves significant natural vegetation and tree cover except for damaged or diseased trees in access ways;

(e)

Protects or enhances the scenic, recreational, geologic, cultural or historic values of the river that led to its designation as a recreational and scenic river; and

(f)

Does not substantially interfere with the recreational use and enjoyment of the Little Miami River by the public.

(Ordained by Ord. No. 15-2004, eff. Feb. 13, 2004; Emer. Ord. No. 141-2015, § 18, eff. July 1, 2015)