The purpose of the B-2A special business district is to provide for high quality, limited retail and service commercial development that serves both local and regional needs. (Ord. 1988-12, 12-19-1988; amd. Ord. 2003-32, 11-3-2003)

The following are permitted uses in a B-2A district, subject to additional requirements set forth in this ordinance and except as otherwise provided in section 4350.4 of this chapter:

   Animal veterinary clinics (small animal) (with no overnight care), as regulated by chapter 2300 of this ordinance.

   Bakery goods and baking of goods for retail sales on the premises.

   Essential services as regulated by chapter 2100 of this ordinance.

   Government and public related utility buildings and structures.

   Hospitality business.

   Liquor sales, off sale.

   Office business - clinical.

   Office business - general.

   Personal services.

   Personal wireless service antennas located upon a public structure, including necessary equipment buildings, as regulated by chapter 2500 of this ordinance.

   Recreational businesses.

   Restaurant.

   Retail business.

   Service business - off site.

   Service business - on site.

   Thrift stores/secondhand dealers having a building floor area of two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet or less with all receipt of goods, processing of goods and disposal of unusable goods occuring with the principal building or tenant bay. Outdoor receipt of secondhand goods is prohibited.

(Ord. 1988-12, 12-19-1988; amd. Ord. 2003-32, 11-3-2003; Ord. 2007-05, 5-21-2007; Ord. 2021-10, 6-21-2021; Ord. 2024-08, 12-2-2024; Ord. 2025-08, 10-6-2025)

The following are permitted accessory uses in a B-2A district, subject to additional requirements set forth in this ordinance:

Accessory and secondary use antennas with a single support structure not to exceed seventy feet (70') including radio and television receiving antennas, single satellite dish TVROs two meters (2m) or less in diameter, shortwave radio dispatching antennas, or those necessary for the operation of electronic equipment including radio receivers, federal licensed amateur radio stations and television receivers, as regulated by chapter 2500 of this ordinance.

Adult uses - accessory, as regulated by chapter 2800 of this ordinance.

Commercial or business buildings and structures for a use accessory to the principal use, provided such use shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the gross floor space of the principal use.

Off street loading as regulated by chapter 1300 of this ordinance.

Off street parking as regulated by chapter 1200 of this ordinance, but not including semitrailer trucks.

Open or outdoor display of merchandise for sale or rent as an accessory use; provided, that:

   A.   Outdoor display of merchandise connected with the principal use is limited to ten percent (10%) of the gross floor area of the principal building or tenant bay, as applicable.

   B.   The use does not take up parking space as required for conformity to this ordinance.

   C.   The outdoor display area is surfaced with bitumen.

   D.   The applicant demonstrates that pedestrian circulation is not disrupted as a result of the outdoor display area by providing the following:

      1.   Outdoor display area shall be segregated from through pedestrian circulation by means of temporary fencing, bollards, ropes, plantings, or other methods.

      2.   Minimum clear passage zone for pedestrians at the perimeter of the outdoor display area shall be at least five feet (5') without interference from parked motor vehicles, bollards, trees, tree gates, curbs, stairways, trash receptacles, streetlights, parking meters, or the like.

   Temporary outdoor seasonal sales as regulated by section 1000.22 of this code.

(Ord. 1988-12, 12-19-1988; amd. Ord. 2003-32, 11-3-2003; Ord. 2025-08, 10-6-2025)

The following are conditional uses in a B-2A district, subject to additional requirements set forth in this ordinance: (Requires a conditional use permit as regulated by chapter 400 of this ordinance.)

Automobile repair - minor; provided, that:

   A.   The site consists of a minimum lot area of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet and minimum lot width of one hundred fifty feet (150').

   B.   Landscaping and screening not less than five feet (5') in width shall be provided at the boundaries abutting an R district in compliance with section 1000.7 of this ordinance.

   C.   Parking or automobile storage space shall be screened from view of abutting R districts in compliance with section 1000.7 of this ordinance.

   D.   Provisions are made to control and reduce noise.

Breweries with taprooms/brewpubs. Breweries are subject to the licensing provisions of title 4, chapter 1 of the city code, and the performance standards for such uses provided in chapter 2900 of this ordinance.

Buildings combining residential and nonresidential uses allowed in this district; provided, that:

   A.   Residential and nonresidential uses shall not be contained on the same floor.

   B.   The residential and nonresidential uses shall not conflict in any manner.

Commercial and public radio and television transmitting antennas and public utility microwave antennas, as regulated by chapter 2500 of this ordinance.

Commercial, private and public satellite dish transmitting or receiving antennas in excess of two meters (2m) in diameter, as regulated by chapter 2500 of this ordinance.

Daycare facilities, as regulated by chapter 1700 of this ordinance.

Drive-through service lanes. A drive-through service lane accessory to any permitted or conditionally permitted business or use shall be allowed only if the following additional criteria are satisfied:

   A.   Not less than one hundred twenty feet (120') of segregated automobile stacking must be provided for the single service lane. Where multiple service lanes are provided, the minimum automobile stacking may be reduced to sixty feet (60') per lane.

   B.   The stacking lane and its access must be designed to control traffic in a manner to protect the buildings and will not interfere with on site traffic circulation or access to required parking spaces.

   C.   No part of the public street or boulevard may be used for stacking of automobiles.

   D.   The stacking lane, order board intercom, and window placement shall be designed and located in such a manner as to minimize glare to adjacent premises, particularly residential premises, and to maximize maneuverability of vehicles on the site.

   E.   The drive-through lanes shall be screened from view of adjoining residential zoning districts and public street rights of way.

   F.   Hours of operation shall be limited as necessary to minimize the effect of nuisance factors such as traffic, noise, and glare.

   G.   A lighting and photometric plan will be required that illustrates that drive-through service lane lighting shall comply with section 1000.10 of this ordinance.

Outdoor dining facilities; provided, that:

   A.   The applicant shall be required to submit a site plan and other pertinent information demonstrating the number, location and type of all tables, refuse receptacles, and wait stations.

   B.   Access to the dining area shall be provided only via the principal building if the dining area is a full service restaurant or tavern, including table waiting service. All exit gates shall be marked "Exit Only" and shall meet all building code requirements.

   C.   The size of the dining area is restricted to twenty percent (20%) of the gross area of the current building, and shall maintain the lot requirements of the district.

   D.   The dining area is screened from view from adjacent residential uses.

   E.   All lighting shall be hooded at ninety degrees (90°) and directed away from adjacent properties. No luminaries shall extend beyond the ninety degree (90°) cutoff.

   F.   No outdoor dining shall be allowed on the public sidewalk.

   G.   The dining area is surfaced with concrete bituminous or decorative pavers or may consist of a deck with wood or other flooring material that provides a clean, attractive, and functional surface.

   H.   A minimum width of thirty six inches (36") shall be provided within aisles of the outdoor dining area.

   I.   Off street parking shall be adequate for both indoor and outdoor seating areas.

   J.   Refuse containers are provided for self-service outdoor dining areas. Such containers shall be placed in a manner which does not disrupt pedestrian circulation, and must be designed to prevent spillage and blowing litter.

   K.   Property owners shall pick up litter within one hundred feet (100') of the patio area.

   L.   Live outdoor music performance shall meet the requirements of section 5-5-3 of the city code.

   M.   Electronically amplified outdoor music, intercom, audio speakers, or other such noise generating devices may be allowed in the outdoor dining area, provided the lot on which the outdoor dining area is located doesn’t abut a residential use or zoning district. The playing of outdoor music shall not become a nuisance as defined by Title 5, Chapter 1 of the Albertville City Code.

   N.   No outdoor bar, cooking facility, food preparation or holding area shall be established.

   O.   The city council may limit the hours of operation.

Personal wireless service towers and antennas not located on a public structure, as regulated by chapter 2500 of this ordinance.

Wind energy conversion systems, as regulated by chapter 2400 of this ordinance.

(Ord. 1988-12, 12-19-1988; amd. Ord. 2003-32, 11-3-2003; 2005 Code; Ord. 2007-10, 7-2-2007; Ord. 2007-12, 10-1-2007; Ord. 2014-08, 10-20-2014; Ord. 2022-04, 3-7-2022; Ord. 2025-02, 5-5-2025)

The following are interim uses in a B-2A district, subject to additional requirements set forth in this code.

   Temporary outdoor seasonal sales as regulated by section 1000.22 of this code.

(Ord. 1988-12, 12-19-1988; amd. Ord. 2003-32, 11-3-2003; Ord. 2021-10, 6-21-2021; Ord. 2025-08, 10-6-2025)

The following minimum requirements shall be observed in a B-2A district, subject to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in this ordinance:

   A.   Lot area: One acre.

   B.   Lot width: One hundred fifty feet (150').

   C.   Building setbacks:

      1.   Front yard: Minimum of thirty five feet (35').

      2.   Side yard: Ten feet (10'), except not less than thirty five feet (35') when abutting an R district or adjacent to a public street.

      3.   Rear yard: Twenty feet (20'), except not less than thirty five feet (35') when abutting an R district or adjacent to a public street.

   D.   Parking and driveway setbacks:

      1.   Front yards: Twenty feet (20').

      2.   Side yards: Five feet (5'), except not less than twenty feet (20') when abutting an R district.

      3.   Rear yards: Ten feet (10'), except not less than twenty feet (20') when abutting an R district.

   E.   Maximum site coverage: Hard surface, including buildings and structures, eighty percent (80%). (Ord. 1988-12, 12-19-1988; amd. Ord. 2003-32, 11-3-2003)

   A.   Principal building/structure: Thirty five feet (35').

   B.   Accessory building/structure: As regulated by section 1000.4 of this ordinance. (Ord. 1988-12, 12-19-1988; amd. Ord. 2003-32, 11-3-2003)

All properties in the B-2A district shall meet the following landscaping requirements, in addition to the requirements of section 1000.7 of this ordinance:

   A.   Landscape Plan: A detailed landscape plan must be submitted for approval by the city. The plan for landscaping shall include ground cover, bushes, shrubbery, trees, sculpture, decorative walks, or other similar design features or materials in a quantity having a minimum value in conformance with the following table:

 

 

   B.   Sprinkler System: In order to provide for adequate maintenance of landscaped areas, an underground sprinkler system shall be provided for new development, except for additions to existing structures that do not at least equal the floor area of the existing structure. A sprinkler system shall be provided for all landscaped areas except areas to be preserved in a natural state.

   C.   Interior Parking Lot Landscaping:

      1.   All parking lots shall be designed to incorporate unpaved, landscaped islands as required by the city.

      2.   All landscaped islands shall contain a minimum of one hundred eighty (180) square feet.

      3.   All landscaped islands shall be provided with deciduous shade trees, ornamental or evergreen trees, plus ground cover, mulch or shrubbery.

      4.   Parking lot landscape trees shall be provided at the rate of one tree for each fifteen (15) parking spaces, or major fraction thereof.

      5.   Parking lot islands must have a raised concrete perimeter curb. (Ord. 1988-12, 12-19-1988; amd. Ord. 2003-32, 11-3-2003)

All building exterior wall finishes must be constructed of materials containing only brick, dimension stone, glass, stucco and its replicas, wood, rock faced block or aggregate precast concrete panels. This section shall not apply to expansions of buildings existing on the effective date hereof when a compatible and cohesive design is achieved by continuing materials of a principal building to the expansion while overall improvements consistent with the intent of this section are demonstrated. (Ord. 1988-12, 12-19-1988; amd. Ord. 2003-32, 11-3-2003)

AL849   Zoning Ordinance - Appendix A   App A-4400