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Akron City Zoning Code

PART 9

COMMERCIAL DISTRICT C-1

§ 27-901 Purpose.

[Ord. No. 23-003, 6/23/2023]
It is the purpose of this district to provide for various office and commercial uses for residents, as well as the general public. These uses may be independent activities or part of a coordinated grouping of stores within a single building or center.

§ 27-902 Uses by Right.

[Ord. No. 23-003, 6/23/2023]
Uses by right shall be as follows:
1. 
Banks and financial institutions.
2. 
Commercial recreation facilities.
3. 
Community facilities.
4. 
Convenience stores.
5. 
Group home.
6. 
Municipal use.
7. 
Offices, professional.
8. 
Office, medical or dental.
9. 
Public parks and recreation areas.
10. 
Restaurants.
11. 
Retail sales of goods and services.
12. 
Short-term rentals.
13. 
Telecommunications tower, attached.
14. 
Veterinary office.
15. 
Accessory uses incidental to the above permitted uses.

§ 27-903 Special Exception Uses.

[Ord. No. 23-003, 6/23/2023]
The following uses are permitted as a special exception when authorized by the Zoning Hearing Board. In granting any special exception, the Board may attach certain conditions to its approval which, in addition to the requirements listed within this chapter, it feels are necessary requirements in order to preserve and protect the character of the district in which the proposed use would be located.
1. 
Bed-and-breakfast establishments.
2. 
Body art establishments.
3. 
Day-care centers.
4. 
Funeral home.
5. 
Hotel and motel, full-service.
6. 
Hotel and motel, limited-service.
7. 
Mini warehouse.
8. 
Motor vehicle sales.
9. 
Motor vehicle service station or garage.
10. 
Motor vehicle washing facilities.
11. 
Public utilities installations.
12. 
Telecommunications tower.
13. 
Accessory uses incidental to the above special exception uses.

§ 27-904 Conditional Uses.

[Ord. No. 23-003, 6/23/2023]
Conditional uses shall be as follows:
1. 
Adult establishments. (See § 27-1502.)
2. 
Mixed commercial. (See § 27-1513.)

§ 27-905 Area and Bulk Regulations for Principal Buildings and Uses Permitted by Right.

[Ord. No. 23-003, 6/23/2023]
1. 
Maximum building height: 35 feet.
2. 
Minimum lot requirements:
A. 
Public parks and public recreation areas:
(1) 
Minimum lot area: none.
(2) 
Minimum lot width: 50 feet.
(3) 
Minimum lot depth: none.
(4) 
Minimum yard dimensions:
(a) 
Front yard: 25 feet.
(b) 
Side yard, each side: 10 feet.
(c) 
Rear yard: 25 feet.
(5) 
Minimum open area: none.
B. 
Public utility installations:
(1) 
Minimum lot area: none.
(2) 
Minimum lot width: none.
(3) 
Minimum lot depth: none.
(4) 
Minimum yard dimensions:
(a) 
Front yard: 25 feet.
(b) 
Side yard: 10 feet.
(c) 
Rear yard: 10 feet.
(5) 
Minimum open area: none.
(6) 
Landscaping and screening. (See § 27-1507.)
C. 
Telecommunications tower: Such use shall comply with the requirements of § 27-1509.
D. 
Other permitted uses by right:
(1) 
Sewer and water: Public sewer and/or public water service are required.
(2) 
Minimum lot area: none.
(3) 
Minimum lot width: 50 feet.
(4) 
Minimum lot depth: 150 feet.
(5) 
Minimum yard dimensions:
(a) 
Front yard: 25 feet.
(b) 
Side yard, each side: 10 feet.
(c) 
Rear yard: 20 feet.
(6) 
Minimum open area: 20%.

§ 27-906 Area and Bulk Regulations for Principal Buildings and Uses Permitted by Special Exception.

[Ord. No. 23-003, 6/23/2023]
1. 
Maximum building height: 35 feet.
2. 
Minimum lot requirements:
A. 
Day-care business. Such use shall comply with the requirements of § 27-1505.
B. 
Bed-and-breakfast establishments. Such use shall comply with the requirements of § 27-1503.
C. 
Body art establishment: Such use shall comply with the requirements of § 27-1504.
D. 
Other permitted uses by right:
(1) 
Sewer and water: Public sewer and/or public water service are required.
(2) 
Minimum lot area: none.
(3) 
Minimum lot width: 50 feet.
(4) 
Minimum lot depth: 150 feet.
(5) 
Minimum yard dimensions:
(a) 
Front yard: 25 feet.
(b) 
Side yard, each side: 10 feet.
(c) 
Rear yard: 20 feet.
(6) 
Minimum open area: 20%.

§ 27-907 Uses Permitted by Condition.

[Ord. No. 23-003, 6/23/2023]
1. 
Maximum building height: 35 feet.
2. 
Minimum lot requirements:
A. 
Adult establishments: Such use shall comply with the requirements of § 27-1502.
(1) 
Sewer and water: Both public sewer and public water service are required.
(2) 
Minimum lot area: 40,000 square feet.
(3) 
Minimum lot width:
(a) 
At street line: 150 feet.
(b) 
At front yard setback line: 150 feet.
(4) 
Minimum lot depth: 150 feet.
(5) 
Minimum yard dimensions:
(a) 
Front yard: 50 feet.
(b) 
Side yard, each side: 25 feet.
(c) 
Rear yard: 50 feet.
(6) 
Length of building: 150 feet.
(7) 
Minimum open area: 20%.
(8) 
Perimeter buffer: 20 feet.

§ 27-908 Supplemental Regulations.

[Ord. No. 23-003, 6/23/2023]
The uses in this district are also subject to applicable regulations contained in the following Parts:
1. 
Part 11, Signs.
2. 
Part 12, Off-Street Parking and Loading.
3. 
Part 13, Accessory Uses.
4. 
Part 14, General Regulations.
5. 
Part 15, Performance Standards.