Anderson City Zoning Code

ARTICLE VII

- OFFICE AND COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS

Sec. 7.1. - LO Limited Office District.

7.1.1.

Purpose. The purpose of this district is to encourage office and related uses in buildings of high character, in attractive surroundings and at sizes that will be generally compatible with surrounding residential uses.

7.1.2.

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any LO zoning district:

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Accessory use in compliance with the provisions of Section 14.10.

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Day care center, kindergarten, or pre-school.

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Financial or insurance institution.

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Golf course.

•

Governmental office or facility.

•

Medical and health services.

•

Nursing home, assisted living, or congregate care facility.

•

Park, or playground.

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Personal services including, but not limited to barber shops, beauty parlors, florists, photo and artist studios, framing shops, travel agencies, ticket offices, messenger services, and newsstands.

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Pharmacies, drugstores, medical supply stores.

•

Publicly-owned building, facility or land.

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Professional or business office.

7.1.3.

Conditional uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any LO zoning district on a conditional basis, subject to the requirements set forth in the conditional use matrix below:

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Cemetery or memorial garden
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	5 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	No illumination at night
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	No on-site crematorium

Church, synagogue, temple, or other place of worship
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	2 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residentially zoned property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	70%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	N/A

Residential (single-family, town houses, two-family)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	5,000 sq. ft. per unit
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	N/A
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Setbacks: Front—15 ft., rear—10 ft., side—25% of lot width at building line, but not less than 6 feet per side

Public utility substation, installation, water tower
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	70%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign is allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	None

School (elementary, middle, or high)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	3 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9 (institutional use)
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	70%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community

Sports or community recreation facility
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9 (institutional use)
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	70%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community

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7.1.4.

Prohibited uses. The following uses are expressly prohibited within any LO zoning district; however, this list shall not be deemed exclusive or all-inclusive:

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Adult entertainment establishment.

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Automobile service station.

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Commercial communication and cellular tower.

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Parking lots or decks, not required by a permitted or conditional use.

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Manufactured housing.

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Retail sales, except those specifically permitted in section 7.1.2.

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Restaurants.

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Storage facility or warehouse.

7.1.5.

Lot specifications. Uses permitted in any LO zoning district shall be required to conform to the following standards:

Requirement		Specification
Minimum lot size:
	Lot width (at building line)	65 feet
Minimum yard sizes:
	Front yard	25 feet
	Rear yard	15 feet
	Side yard (aggregate width)	7.5 feet (except where the lot abuts a residential district or a lot occupied by a residential dwelling, where the yards shall at least be equal to that of the district)
Maximum building height:
	Vertical height (highest point)	35 feet
	Stories	2½
Maximum impervious surface area		65% of total lot area

Landscaping and screening		See section 13.9
Signage		See article 12
Off-street parking/loading		See article 11

Sec. 7.2. - NC Neighborhood Commercial District.

7.2.1.

Purpose. The purpose of this district is to encourage office and low-intensity retail uses in buildings of high character, in attractive surroundings and at sizes which will be generally compatible with surrounding residential uses, and will service local neighborhoods.

7.2.2.

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any NC zoning district:

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Accessory use in compliance with the provisions of section 14.10.

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Catering or food preparation business.

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Church, synagogue, temple, or other place of worship.

•

Cultural or community centers including, but not limited to libraries, theaters, [and] museums.

•

Day care center, kindergarten, or pre-school nursery.

•

Financial or insurance institutions.

•

Funeral home, mortuary with a crematorium allowed as accessory to an existing funeral home or mortuary.

•

Government offices or facilities.

•

Golf course.

•

Multi-family dwellings.

•

Nursing home, assisted living, or congregate care facility.

•

Park, playground, community recreation or sports facility.

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Personal services including, but not limited to, barber shop, beauty parlor, florist, photo or artist studio, framing shop, travel agency, ticket office, messenger service, or newsstand.

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Pharmacy, drugstore, or medical supply store.

•

Publicly-owned building, facility or land.

•

Professional or business office.

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Restaurant.

7.2.3.

Conditional uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any NC zoning district on a conditional basis, subject to the requirements set forth in the conditional use matrix below:

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Automobile service station
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	65%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	VII.	Other special conditions:	1. No operations involving major repairs, bodywork, painting, salvage or storage of automobile vehicles.2. No sale or rental of new or used automobile vehicles or boats.3. Fuel pumps must be set back a minimum of 25 feet from all property lines.

Cemetery or memorial garden
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	5 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	No illumination at night
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	No on-site crematorium

Grocery store
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	70%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Maximum gross floor area of 50,000 sq. ft.

Neighborhood shopping center
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	70%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Total gross floor area of center, including outparcels, shall not exceed 75,000 sq. ft.

Public utility substation, installation, water tower
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	70%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign is allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	None

Retail good store (other than grocery store or store in a neighborhood shopping center)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	70%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	VII.	Other special conditions:	1. Storage of inventory, parts, material, machinery, or equipment must be within a fully enclosed building or if outdoors, within an L4-High Wall or F2-Fence.2. Maximum gross floor area of 20,000 sq. ft.

School (elementary, middle, or high)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	3 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	70%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community

Service or repair business
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	70%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	VII.	Other special conditions:	1. All services must take place within an enclosed building. 2. Storage of inventory, parts, material, machinery, or equipment must be within a fully enclosed building or if outdoors, within an L4-High Wall or F2-Fence. 3. Maximum gross floor area of 15,000 sq. ft.

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7.2.4.

Prohibited uses. The following uses are expressly prohibited within any NC zoning district; however, this list shall not be deemed exclusive or all-inclusive:

•

Adult entertainment establishment.

•

Commercial communication and cellular towers.

•

Manufactured housing.

•

Parking lots or decks not required by a permitted or conditional use.

•

Outdoor storage of junk, equipment, supplies, building materials, parts, and/or unlicensed, uninspected, wrecked, crushed, dismantled, or partially dismantled automotive vehicles.

•

Storage facility or warehouse.

7.2.5.

Lot specifications. Uses permitted in any NC zoning district shall be required to conform to the following standards:

Requirement		Specification
Minimum lot size:
	Lot area	N/A
	Lot width (at building line)	N/A
Minimum yard sizes:
	Front yard	25 feet
	Rear yard	15 feet
	Side yard (aggregate width)	7.5 feet (except where the lot abuts a residential district or a lot occupied by a residential dwelling, where the yards shall at least be equal to that of the residential district)
Maximum building height:
	Vertical height (highest point)	35 feet
	Stories	2 ½
Maximum impervious surface area		70% of total lot area
Landscaping and screening		See section 13.9

Signage		See article 12
Off-street parking/loading		See article 11

(Ord. No. 10-05, § 1, 7-26-2010)

Sec. 7.3. - GC General Commercial District.

7.3.1.

Purpose. The purpose of the general commercial district is to encourage high intensity office, commercial, retail, and service activities generally servicing a city-wide area. This district will be primarily located along major thoroughfares.

7.3.2.

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any GC zoning district:

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Accessory use in compliance with the provisions of section 14.10.

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Automobile, boat, or recreational vehicle dealership.

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Boardinghouse, lodginghouse, or rooming house.

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Car wash (full-service or self-service).

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Catering or food preparation business.

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Cemetery or memorial garden.

•

Church, synagogue, temple, or other place of worship.

•

Cultural or community centers including, but not limited to, libraries, theaters, museums.

•

Day care center, kindergarten, or pre-school nursery.

•

Financial or insurance institutions.

•

Funeral home, mortuary with a crematorium allowed as accessory to an existing funeral home or mortuary.

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Garden shop, plant nursery, or greenhouse facility.

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Golf course.

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Government office or facility.

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Grocery store, retail food store, produce stand, or meat market.

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Hospital or health clinic.

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Hotel or motel.

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Multi-family dwellings.

•

Nursing home or congregate care facility.

•

Park, playground, community recreation or sports facility.

•

Parking lots or decks.

•

Personal services including, but not limited to, a barber shop, beauty parlor, florist, photo or artist studio, framing shop, travel agency, ticket office, messenger service, or newsstand.

•

Pharmacy, drugstore, or medical supply store.

•

Publicly-owned building, facility or land.

•

Professional or business office.

•

Restaurant.

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Retail goods store.

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Service or repair business (including but not limited to a plumber, electrician, heating/air-conditioning, etc.).

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Theaters, amusement places, private clubs.

7.3.3.

Conditional uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any GC zoning district on a conditional basis, subject to the requirements set forth in the conditional use matrix below:

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Automobile service station
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	75%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	VII.	Other special conditions:	1. Operations involving major repairs, bodywork, painting, salvage or storage of automotive vehicles must be conducted within a fully enclosed building.2. Storage of vehicles/boats for reasons other than sale, must be within a fully enclosed building or L4-High Wall or F2-Fence.3. Fuel pumps must be set back a minimum of 25 feet from all property lines.

Commercial communication and cellular towers
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 14.17
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	See section 14.17
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	See section 14.17
	VII.	Other special conditions:	See section 14.17

Kennel or animal hospital
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	75%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	VII.	Other special conditions:	1. Treatment rooms, cages, kennels, etc., must be maintained within a completely enclosed soundproof building.2. No objectionable noise or odors outside its walls.

Public utility substation, installation, water tower
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign is allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	None

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7.3.4.

Prohibited uses. The following uses are expressly prohibited within any GC zoning district; however, this list shall not be deemed exclusive or all-inclusive:

•

Adult entertainment establishment.

•

Manufactured housing.

•

Outdoor storage of junk, scrap, unlicensed, uninspected, wrecked, crushed, dismantled, or partially dismantled automotive vehicles.

•

Storage facility or warehouse.

7.3.5.

Lot specifications. Uses permitted in any GC zoning district shall be required to conform to the following standards:

Requirement		Specification
Minimum lot size:
	Lot area	N/A
	Lot width (at building line)	N/A
Minimum yard sizes:
	Front yard	25 feet
	Rear yard	10 feet
	Side yard	7.5 feet (except where the lot abuts a residential district or a lot occupied by a residential dwelling, where the yards shall at least be equal to that of the district)
Maximum building height:
	Vertical height (highest point)	No maximum
	Stories	No maximum
Maximum impervious surface area		75% of total lot area
Landscaping and screening		See section 13.9
Signage		See article 13
Off-street parking/loading		See article 12

(Ord. No. 10-05, § 1, 7-26-2010)

Sec. 7.4. - CBD Central Business District.

7.4.1.

Purpose. This district is intended to accommodate those uses which, taken together, form the central business district characterized by retail core uses, intensive office employment, and complementary uses intended to serve persons who shop or work in the central business district. Certain related structures and uses required to serve the needs of the area are permitted outright or are permissible upon review, subject to restrictions and requirements intended to best fulfill the intent of the central business district, while prohibiting some uses which detract from the historic and aesthetic identity of the city.

7.4.2.

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in the CBD zoning district:

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Accessory use in compliance with the provisions of section 14.10.

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Automobile parking lot or parking garage.

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Catering or food preparation business.

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Church, temple, synagogue, or other place of worship.

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Civic clubs, lodges, or fraternal organizations.

•

College or university.

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Cultural or community centers including, but not limited, to libraries, theaters, museums.

•

Day care center, kindergarten, or pre-school nursery.

•

Financial or insurance institutions.

•

Funeral home, mortuary with a crematorium allowed as accessory to an existing funeral home or mortuary.

•

Government office or facility.

•

Hospital or health clinic.

•

Hotels and motels.

•

Nursing home or congregate care facility.

•

Park or courtyard.

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Personal services including, but not limited to, a barber shop, beauty parlor, florist, photo or artist studio, framing shop, travel agency, ticket office, messenger service, or newsstand.

•

Pharmacy, drugstore, or medical supply store.

•

Publicly-owned building, facility or land.

•

Professional or business office.

•

Restaurant (including sidewalk cafe).

•

Retail goods store.

7.4.3.

Conditional uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any CBD zoning district on a conditional basis, subject to the requirements set forth in the conditional use matrix located below:

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Automobile service station
	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	Other special conditions:	1. No operations involving major repairs, bodywork, painting, salvage or storage of automotive vehicles. 2. No sale or rental of new or used automotive vehicles or boats. 3. Fuel pumps must be set back a minimum of 25 feet from all property lines.

Grocery store, retail food store, produce stand, or meat market
	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	Other special conditions:	Must not exceed 15,000 sq. ft. gross floor area

Parking lot or deck
	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the retail and cultural character, traffic patterns, and nature of the district

Public utility substation
	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the retail and cultural character, traffic patterns, and nature of the district

Residential dwelling
	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	Other special conditions:	1. Single-family residential uses are allowed only when located in the same building as a permitted use.2. Must not adversely affect the retail and cultural character of the CBD area.

Service or repair business (excluding automotive)
	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	Other special conditions:	All services, as well as any storage of inventory, parts, material, machinery, or equipment must be within a fully enclosed building

Wholesaling and distribution
	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	Other special conditions:	Storage of inventory, parts, material, machinery, or equipment must be within a fully enclosed building or if outdoors, within an L4-High Wall or F2-Fence

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7.4.4.

Prohibited uses. The following uses are expressly prohibited within any CBD zoning district; however, this list shall not be deemed exclusive or all-inclusive:

•

Adult entertainment.

•

Commercial communication or cellular towers.

•

Manufactured housing.

•

Outdoor storage of junk, equipment, supplies, building materials, parts, and/or unlicensed, uninspected, wrecked, crushed, dismantled, or partially dismantled automotive vehicles.

•

Storage facility or warehousing.

7.4.5.

Lot specifications. Uses permitted in any CBD zoning district shall be required to conform to the following standards:

Requirement		Specification
Minimum lot size:
	Lot area	N/A
	Lot width (at building line)	N/A
Minimum yard sizes:
	Front yard	N/A
	Rear yard	N/A
	Side yard	N/A
Maximum building height:
	Vertical height (highest point)	N/A
	Stories	N/A
Maximum impervious surface area		N/A
Landscaping and screening		See section 13.9
Signage		See article 12
Off-street parking/loading		Not required

(Ord. No. 10-05, § 1, 7-26-2010)

Anderson City Zoning Code

ARTICLE VII

- OFFICE AND COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS

Sec. 7.1. - LO Limited Office District.

7.1.1.

7.1.2.

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any LO zoning district:

•

Accessory use in compliance with the provisions of Section 14.10.

•

Day care center, kindergarten, or pre-school.

•

Financial or insurance institution.

•

Golf course.

•

Governmental office or facility.

•

Medical and health services.

•

Nursing home, assisted living, or congregate care facility.

•

Park, or playground.

•

Personal services including, but not limited to barber shops, beauty parlors, florists, photo and artist studios, framing shops, travel agencies, ticket offices, messenger services, and newsstands.

•

Pharmacies, drugstores, medical supply stores.

•

Publicly-owned building, facility or land.

•

Professional or business office.

7.1.3.

Conditional uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any LO zoning district on a conditional basis, subject to the requirements set forth in the conditional use matrix below:

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Cemetery or memorial garden
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	5 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	No illumination at night
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	No on-site crematorium

Church, synagogue, temple, or other place of worship
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	2 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residentially zoned property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	70%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	N/A

Residential (single-family, town houses, two-family)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	5,000 sq. ft. per unit
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	N/A
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Setbacks: Front—15 ft., rear—10 ft., side—25% of lot width at building line, but not less than 6 feet per side

Public utility substation, installation, water tower
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	70%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign is allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	None

School (elementary, middle, or high)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	3 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9 (institutional use)
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	70%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community

Sports or community recreation facility
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9 (institutional use)
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	70%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community

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7.1.4.

Prohibited uses. The following uses are expressly prohibited within any LO zoning district; however, this list shall not be deemed exclusive or all-inclusive:

•

Adult entertainment establishment.

•

Automobile service station.

•

Commercial communication and cellular tower.

•

Parking lots or decks, not required by a permitted or conditional use.

•

Manufactured housing.

•

Retail sales, except those specifically permitted in section 7.1.2.

•

Restaurants.

•

Storage facility or warehouse.

7.1.5.

Lot specifications. Uses permitted in any LO zoning district shall be required to conform to the following standards:

Requirement		Specification
Minimum lot size:
	Lot width (at building line)	65 feet
Minimum yard sizes:
	Front yard	25 feet
	Rear yard	15 feet
	Side yard (aggregate width)	7.5 feet (except where the lot abuts a residential district or a lot occupied by a residential dwelling, where the yards shall at least be equal to that of the district)
Maximum building height:
	Vertical height (highest point)	35 feet
	Stories	2½
Maximum impervious surface area		65% of total lot area

Landscaping and screening		See section 13.9
Signage		See article 12
Off-street parking/loading		See article 11

Sec. 7.2. - NC Neighborhood Commercial District.

7.2.1.

7.2.2.

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any NC zoning district:

•

Accessory use in compliance with the provisions of section 14.10.

•

Catering or food preparation business.

•

Church, synagogue, temple, or other place of worship.

•

Cultural or community centers including, but not limited to libraries, theaters, [and] museums.

•

Day care center, kindergarten, or pre-school nursery.

•

Financial or insurance institutions.

•

Funeral home, mortuary with a crematorium allowed as accessory to an existing funeral home or mortuary.

•

Government offices or facilities.

•

Golf course.

•

Multi-family dwellings.

•

Nursing home, assisted living, or congregate care facility.

•

Park, playground, community recreation or sports facility.

•

Personal services including, but not limited to, barber shop, beauty parlor, florist, photo or artist studio, framing shop, travel agency, ticket office, messenger service, or newsstand.

•

Pharmacy, drugstore, or medical supply store.

•

Publicly-owned building, facility or land.

•

Professional or business office.

•

Restaurant.

7.2.3.

Conditional uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any NC zoning district on a conditional basis, subject to the requirements set forth in the conditional use matrix below:

_____

Automobile service station
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	65%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	VII.	Other special conditions:	1. No operations involving major repairs, bodywork, painting, salvage or storage of automobile vehicles.2. No sale or rental of new or used automobile vehicles or boats.3. Fuel pumps must be set back a minimum of 25 feet from all property lines.

Cemetery or memorial garden
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	5 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	No illumination at night
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	No on-site crematorium

Grocery store
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	70%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Maximum gross floor area of 50,000 sq. ft.

Neighborhood shopping center
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	70%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Total gross floor area of center, including outparcels, shall not exceed 75,000 sq. ft.

Public utility substation, installation, water tower
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	70%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign is allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	None

Retail good store (other than grocery store or store in a neighborhood shopping center)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	70%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	VII.	Other special conditions:	1. Storage of inventory, parts, material, machinery, or equipment must be within a fully enclosed building or if outdoors, within an L4-High Wall or F2-Fence.2. Maximum gross floor area of 20,000 sq. ft.

School (elementary, middle, or high)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	3 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	70%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community

Service or repair business
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	70%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	VII.	Other special conditions:	1. All services must take place within an enclosed building. 2. Storage of inventory, parts, material, machinery, or equipment must be within a fully enclosed building or if outdoors, within an L4-High Wall or F2-Fence. 3. Maximum gross floor area of 15,000 sq. ft.

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7.2.4.

Prohibited uses. The following uses are expressly prohibited within any NC zoning district; however, this list shall not be deemed exclusive or all-inclusive:

•

Adult entertainment establishment.

•

Commercial communication and cellular towers.

•

Manufactured housing.

•

Parking lots or decks not required by a permitted or conditional use.

•

Outdoor storage of junk, equipment, supplies, building materials, parts, and/or unlicensed, uninspected, wrecked, crushed, dismantled, or partially dismantled automotive vehicles.

•

Storage facility or warehouse.

7.2.5.

Lot specifications. Uses permitted in any NC zoning district shall be required to conform to the following standards:

Requirement		Specification
Minimum lot size:
	Lot area	N/A
	Lot width (at building line)	N/A
Minimum yard sizes:
	Front yard	25 feet
	Rear yard	15 feet
	Side yard (aggregate width)	7.5 feet (except where the lot abuts a residential district or a lot occupied by a residential dwelling, where the yards shall at least be equal to that of the residential district)
Maximum building height:
	Vertical height (highest point)	35 feet
	Stories	2 ½
Maximum impervious surface area		70% of total lot area
Landscaping and screening		See section 13.9

Signage		See article 12
Off-street parking/loading		See article 11

(Ord. No. 10-05, § 1, 7-26-2010)

Sec. 7.3. - GC General Commercial District.

7.3.1.

7.3.2.

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any GC zoning district:

•

Accessory use in compliance with the provisions of section 14.10.

•

Automobile, boat, or recreational vehicle dealership.

•

Boardinghouse, lodginghouse, or rooming house.

•

Car wash (full-service or self-service).

•

Catering or food preparation business.

•

Cemetery or memorial garden.

•

Church, synagogue, temple, or other place of worship.

•

Cultural or community centers including, but not limited to, libraries, theaters, museums.

•

Day care center, kindergarten, or pre-school nursery.

•

Financial or insurance institutions.

•

Funeral home, mortuary with a crematorium allowed as accessory to an existing funeral home or mortuary.

•

Garden shop, plant nursery, or greenhouse facility.

•

Golf course.

•

Government office or facility.

•

Grocery store, retail food store, produce stand, or meat market.

•

Hospital or health clinic.

•

Hotel or motel.

•

Multi-family dwellings.

•

Nursing home or congregate care facility.

•

Park, playground, community recreation or sports facility.

•

Parking lots or decks.

•

Personal services including, but not limited to, a barber shop, beauty parlor, florist, photo or artist studio, framing shop, travel agency, ticket office, messenger service, or newsstand.

•

Pharmacy, drugstore, or medical supply store.

•

Publicly-owned building, facility or land.

•

Professional or business office.

•

Restaurant.

•

Retail goods store.

•

Service or repair business (including but not limited to a plumber, electrician, heating/air-conditioning, etc.).

•

Theaters, amusement places, private clubs.

7.3.3.

Conditional uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any GC zoning district on a conditional basis, subject to the requirements set forth in the conditional use matrix below:

_____

Automobile service station
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	75%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	VII.	Other special conditions:	1. Operations involving major repairs, bodywork, painting, salvage or storage of automotive vehicles must be conducted within a fully enclosed building.2. Storage of vehicles/boats for reasons other than sale, must be within a fully enclosed building or L4-High Wall or F2-Fence.3. Fuel pumps must be set back a minimum of 25 feet from all property lines.

Commercial communication and cellular towers
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 14.17
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	See section 14.17
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	See section 14.17
	VII.	Other special conditions:	See section 14.17

Kennel or animal hospital
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	75%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	VII.	Other special conditions:	1. Treatment rooms, cages, kennels, etc., must be maintained within a completely enclosed soundproof building.2. No objectionable noise or odors outside its walls.

Public utility substation, installation, water tower
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign is allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	None

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7.3.4.

Prohibited uses. The following uses are expressly prohibited within any GC zoning district; however, this list shall not be deemed exclusive or all-inclusive:

•

Adult entertainment establishment.

•

Manufactured housing.

•

Outdoor storage of junk, scrap, unlicensed, uninspected, wrecked, crushed, dismantled, or partially dismantled automotive vehicles.

•

Storage facility or warehouse.

7.3.5.

Lot specifications. Uses permitted in any GC zoning district shall be required to conform to the following standards:

Requirement		Specification
Minimum lot size:
	Lot area	N/A
	Lot width (at building line)	N/A
Minimum yard sizes:
	Front yard	25 feet
	Rear yard	10 feet
	Side yard	7.5 feet (except where the lot abuts a residential district or a lot occupied by a residential dwelling, where the yards shall at least be equal to that of the district)
Maximum building height:
	Vertical height (highest point)	No maximum
	Stories	No maximum
Maximum impervious surface area		75% of total lot area
Landscaping and screening		See section 13.9
Signage		See article 13
Off-street parking/loading		See article 12

(Ord. No. 10-05, § 1, 7-26-2010)

Sec. 7.4. - CBD Central Business District.

7.4.1.

7.4.2.

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in the CBD zoning district:

•

Accessory use in compliance with the provisions of section 14.10.

•

Automobile parking lot or parking garage.

•

Catering or food preparation business.

•

Church, temple, synagogue, or other place of worship.

•

Civic clubs, lodges, or fraternal organizations.

•

College or university.

•

Cultural or community centers including, but not limited, to libraries, theaters, museums.

•

Day care center, kindergarten, or pre-school nursery.

•

Financial or insurance institutions.

•

Funeral home, mortuary with a crematorium allowed as accessory to an existing funeral home or mortuary.

•

Government office or facility.

•

Hospital or health clinic.

•

Hotels and motels.

•

Nursing home or congregate care facility.

•

Park or courtyard.

•

Personal services including, but not limited to, a barber shop, beauty parlor, florist, photo or artist studio, framing shop, travel agency, ticket office, messenger service, or newsstand.

•

Pharmacy, drugstore, or medical supply store.

•

Publicly-owned building, facility or land.

•

Professional or business office.

•

Restaurant (including sidewalk cafe).

•

Retail goods store.

7.4.3.

Conditional uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any CBD zoning district on a conditional basis, subject to the requirements set forth in the conditional use matrix located below:

_____

Automobile service station
	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	Other special conditions:	1. No operations involving major repairs, bodywork, painting, salvage or storage of automotive vehicles. 2. No sale or rental of new or used automotive vehicles or boats. 3. Fuel pumps must be set back a minimum of 25 feet from all property lines.

Grocery store, retail food store, produce stand, or meat market
	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	Other special conditions:	Must not exceed 15,000 sq. ft. gross floor area

Parking lot or deck
	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the retail and cultural character, traffic patterns, and nature of the district

Public utility substation
	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the retail and cultural character, traffic patterns, and nature of the district

Residential dwelling
	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	Other special conditions:	1. Single-family residential uses are allowed only when located in the same building as a permitted use.2. Must not adversely affect the retail and cultural character of the CBD area.

Service or repair business (excluding automotive)
	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	Other special conditions:	All services, as well as any storage of inventory, parts, material, machinery, or equipment must be within a fully enclosed building

Wholesaling and distribution
	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	Other special conditions:	Storage of inventory, parts, material, machinery, or equipment must be within a fully enclosed building or if outdoors, within an L4-High Wall or F2-Fence

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7.4.4.

Prohibited uses. The following uses are expressly prohibited within any CBD zoning district; however, this list shall not be deemed exclusive or all-inclusive:

•

Adult entertainment.

•

Commercial communication or cellular towers.

•

Manufactured housing.

•

Outdoor storage of junk, equipment, supplies, building materials, parts, and/or unlicensed, uninspected, wrecked, crushed, dismantled, or partially dismantled automotive vehicles.

•

Storage facility or warehousing.

7.4.5.

Lot specifications. Uses permitted in any CBD zoning district shall be required to conform to the following standards:

Requirement		Specification
Minimum lot size:
	Lot area	N/A
	Lot width (at building line)	N/A
Minimum yard sizes:
	Front yard	N/A
	Rear yard	N/A
	Side yard	N/A
Maximum building height:
	Vertical height (highest point)	N/A
	Stories	N/A
Maximum impervious surface area		N/A
Landscaping and screening		See section 13.9
Signage		See article 12
Off-street parking/loading		Not required

(Ord. No. 10-05, § 1, 7-26-2010)

Anderson City Zoning Code

ARTICLE VII

- OFFICE AND COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS

Sec. 7.1. - LO Limited Office District.

7.1.1.

7.1.2.

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any LO zoning district:

•

Accessory use in compliance with the provisions of Section 14.10.

•

Day care center, kindergarten, or pre-school.

•

Financial or insurance institution.

•

Golf course.

•

Governmental office or facility.

•

Medical and health services.

•

Nursing home, assisted living, or congregate care facility.

•

Park, or playground.

•

Personal services including, but not limited to barber shops, beauty parlors, florists, photo and artist studios, framing shops, travel agencies, ticket offices, messenger services, and newsstands.

•

Pharmacies, drugstores, medical supply stores.

•

Publicly-owned building, facility or land.

•

Professional or business office.

7.1.3.

Conditional uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any LO zoning district on a conditional basis, subject to the requirements set forth in the conditional use matrix below:

_____

Cemetery or memorial garden
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	5 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	No illumination at night
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	No on-site crematorium

Church, synagogue, temple, or other place of worship
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	2 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residentially zoned property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	70%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	N/A

Residential (single-family, town houses, two-family)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	5,000 sq. ft. per unit
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	N/A
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Setbacks: Front—15 ft., rear—10 ft., side—25% of lot width at building line, but not less than 6 feet per side

Public utility substation, installation, water tower
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	70%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign is allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	None

School (elementary, middle, or high)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	3 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9 (institutional use)
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	70%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community

Sports or community recreation facility
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9 (institutional use)
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	70%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community

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7.1.4.

Prohibited uses. The following uses are expressly prohibited within any LO zoning district; however, this list shall not be deemed exclusive or all-inclusive:

•

Adult entertainment establishment.

•

Automobile service station.

•

Commercial communication and cellular tower.

•

Parking lots or decks, not required by a permitted or conditional use.

•

Manufactured housing.

•

Retail sales, except those specifically permitted in section 7.1.2.

•

Restaurants.

•

Storage facility or warehouse.

7.1.5.

Lot specifications. Uses permitted in any LO zoning district shall be required to conform to the following standards:

Requirement		Specification
Minimum lot size:
	Lot width (at building line)	65 feet
Minimum yard sizes:
	Front yard	25 feet
	Rear yard	15 feet
	Side yard (aggregate width)	7.5 feet (except where the lot abuts a residential district or a lot occupied by a residential dwelling, where the yards shall at least be equal to that of the district)
Maximum building height:
	Vertical height (highest point)	35 feet
	Stories	2½
Maximum impervious surface area		65% of total lot area

Landscaping and screening		See section 13.9
Signage		See article 12
Off-street parking/loading		See article 11

Sec. 7.2. - NC Neighborhood Commercial District.

7.2.1.

7.2.2.

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any NC zoning district:

•

Accessory use in compliance with the provisions of section 14.10.

•

Catering or food preparation business.

•

Church, synagogue, temple, or other place of worship.

•

Cultural or community centers including, but not limited to libraries, theaters, [and] museums.

•

Day care center, kindergarten, or pre-school nursery.

•

Financial or insurance institutions.

•

Funeral home, mortuary with a crematorium allowed as accessory to an existing funeral home or mortuary.

•

Government offices or facilities.

•

Golf course.

•

Multi-family dwellings.

•

Nursing home, assisted living, or congregate care facility.

•

Park, playground, community recreation or sports facility.

•

Personal services including, but not limited to, barber shop, beauty parlor, florist, photo or artist studio, framing shop, travel agency, ticket office, messenger service, or newsstand.

•

Pharmacy, drugstore, or medical supply store.

•

Publicly-owned building, facility or land.

•

Professional or business office.

•

Restaurant.

7.2.3.

Conditional uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any NC zoning district on a conditional basis, subject to the requirements set forth in the conditional use matrix below:

_____

Automobile service station
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	65%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	VII.	Other special conditions:	1. No operations involving major repairs, bodywork, painting, salvage or storage of automobile vehicles.2. No sale or rental of new or used automobile vehicles or boats.3. Fuel pumps must be set back a minimum of 25 feet from all property lines.

Cemetery or memorial garden
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	5 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	No illumination at night
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	Ground illumination only
	VII.	Other special conditions:	No on-site crematorium

Grocery store
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	70%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Maximum gross floor area of 50,000 sq. ft.

Neighborhood shopping center
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	70%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Total gross floor area of center, including outparcels, shall not exceed 75,000 sq. ft.

Public utility substation, installation, water tower
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	70%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign is allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	None

Retail good store (other than grocery store or store in a neighborhood shopping center)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	70%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	VII.	Other special conditions:	1. Storage of inventory, parts, material, machinery, or equipment must be within a fully enclosed building or if outdoors, within an L4-High Wall or F2-Fence.2. Maximum gross floor area of 20,000 sq. ft.

School (elementary, middle, or high)
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	II.	Minimum lot size:	3 acres
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	Exterior lights must not reflect onto adjoining residential property
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	70%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	VII.	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the character, traffic patterns and peaceful nature of the community

Service or repair business
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	70%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	VII.	Other special conditions:	1. All services must take place within an enclosed building. 2. Storage of inventory, parts, material, machinery, or equipment must be within a fully enclosed building or if outdoors, within an L4-High Wall or F2-Fence. 3. Maximum gross floor area of 15,000 sq. ft.

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7.2.4.

Prohibited uses. The following uses are expressly prohibited within any NC zoning district; however, this list shall not be deemed exclusive or all-inclusive:

•

Adult entertainment establishment.

•

Commercial communication and cellular towers.

•

Manufactured housing.

•

Parking lots or decks not required by a permitted or conditional use.

•

Outdoor storage of junk, equipment, supplies, building materials, parts, and/or unlicensed, uninspected, wrecked, crushed, dismantled, or partially dismantled automotive vehicles.

•

Storage facility or warehouse.

7.2.5.

Lot specifications. Uses permitted in any NC zoning district shall be required to conform to the following standards:

Requirement		Specification
Minimum lot size:
	Lot area	N/A
	Lot width (at building line)	N/A
Minimum yard sizes:
	Front yard	25 feet
	Rear yard	15 feet
	Side yard (aggregate width)	7.5 feet (except where the lot abuts a residential district or a lot occupied by a residential dwelling, where the yards shall at least be equal to that of the residential district)
Maximum building height:
	Vertical height (highest point)	35 feet
	Stories	2 ½
Maximum impervious surface area		70% of total lot area
Landscaping and screening		See section 13.9

Signage		See article 12
Off-street parking/loading		See article 11

(Ord. No. 10-05, § 1, 7-26-2010)

Sec. 7.3. - GC General Commercial District.

7.3.1.

7.3.2.

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any GC zoning district:

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Accessory use in compliance with the provisions of section 14.10.

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Automobile, boat, or recreational vehicle dealership.

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Boardinghouse, lodginghouse, or rooming house.

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Car wash (full-service or self-service).

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Catering or food preparation business.

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Cemetery or memorial garden.

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Church, synagogue, temple, or other place of worship.

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Cultural or community centers including, but not limited to, libraries, theaters, museums.

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Day care center, kindergarten, or pre-school nursery.

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Financial or insurance institutions.

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Funeral home, mortuary with a crematorium allowed as accessory to an existing funeral home or mortuary.

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Garden shop, plant nursery, or greenhouse facility.

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Golf course.

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Government office or facility.

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Grocery store, retail food store, produce stand, or meat market.

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Hospital or health clinic.

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Hotel or motel.

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Multi-family dwellings.

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Nursing home or congregate care facility.

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Park, playground, community recreation or sports facility.

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Parking lots or decks.

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Personal services including, but not limited to, a barber shop, beauty parlor, florist, photo or artist studio, framing shop, travel agency, ticket office, messenger service, or newsstand.

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Pharmacy, drugstore, or medical supply store.

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Publicly-owned building, facility or land.

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Professional or business office.

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Restaurant.

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Retail goods store.

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Service or repair business (including but not limited to a plumber, electrician, heating/air-conditioning, etc.).

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Theaters, amusement places, private clubs.

7.3.3.

Conditional uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any GC zoning district on a conditional basis, subject to the requirements set forth in the conditional use matrix below:

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Automobile service station
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	75%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	VII.	Other special conditions:	1. Operations involving major repairs, bodywork, painting, salvage or storage of automotive vehicles must be conducted within a fully enclosed building.2. Storage of vehicles/boats for reasons other than sale, must be within a fully enclosed building or L4-High Wall or F2-Fence.3. Fuel pumps must be set back a minimum of 25 feet from all property lines.

Commercial communication and cellular towers
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 14.17
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	See section 14.17
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	See section 14.17
	VII.	Other special conditions:	See section 14.17

Kennel or animal hospital
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	75%
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	VII.	Other special conditions:	1. Treatment rooms, cages, kennels, etc., must be maintained within a completely enclosed soundproof building.2. No objectionable noise or odors outside its walls.

Public utility substation, installation, water tower
	I.	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	II.	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	III.	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	IV.	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	V.	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	VI.	Special signage restrictions:	No sign is allowed
	VII.	Other special conditions:	None

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7.3.4.

Prohibited uses. The following uses are expressly prohibited within any GC zoning district; however, this list shall not be deemed exclusive or all-inclusive:

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Adult entertainment establishment.

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Manufactured housing.

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Outdoor storage of junk, scrap, unlicensed, uninspected, wrecked, crushed, dismantled, or partially dismantled automotive vehicles.

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Storage facility or warehouse.

7.3.5.

Lot specifications. Uses permitted in any GC zoning district shall be required to conform to the following standards:

Requirement		Specification
Minimum lot size:
	Lot area	N/A
	Lot width (at building line)	N/A
Minimum yard sizes:
	Front yard	25 feet
	Rear yard	10 feet
	Side yard	7.5 feet (except where the lot abuts a residential district or a lot occupied by a residential dwelling, where the yards shall at least be equal to that of the district)
Maximum building height:
	Vertical height (highest point)	No maximum
	Stories	No maximum
Maximum impervious surface area		75% of total lot area
Landscaping and screening		See section 13.9
Signage		See article 13
Off-street parking/loading		See article 12

(Ord. No. 10-05, § 1, 7-26-2010)

Sec. 7.4. - CBD Central Business District.

7.4.1.

7.4.2.

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in the CBD zoning district:

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Accessory use in compliance with the provisions of section 14.10.

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Automobile parking lot or parking garage.

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Catering or food preparation business.

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Church, temple, synagogue, or other place of worship.

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Civic clubs, lodges, or fraternal organizations.

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College or university.

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Cultural or community centers including, but not limited, to libraries, theaters, museums.

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Day care center, kindergarten, or pre-school nursery.

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Financial or insurance institutions.

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Funeral home, mortuary with a crematorium allowed as accessory to an existing funeral home or mortuary.

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Government office or facility.

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Hospital or health clinic.

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Hotels and motels.

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Nursing home or congregate care facility.

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Park or courtyard.

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Personal services including, but not limited to, a barber shop, beauty parlor, florist, photo or artist studio, framing shop, travel agency, ticket office, messenger service, or newsstand.

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Pharmacy, drugstore, or medical supply store.

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Publicly-owned building, facility or land.

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Professional or business office.

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Restaurant (including sidewalk cafe).

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Retail goods store.

7.4.3.

Conditional uses. The following uses shall be permitted in any CBD zoning district on a conditional basis, subject to the requirements set forth in the conditional use matrix located below:

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Automobile service station
	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	Other special conditions:	1. No operations involving major repairs, bodywork, painting, salvage or storage of automotive vehicles. 2. No sale or rental of new or used automotive vehicles or boats. 3. Fuel pumps must be set back a minimum of 25 feet from all property lines.

Grocery store, retail food store, produce stand, or meat market
	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	Other special conditions:	Must not exceed 15,000 sq. ft. gross floor area

Parking lot or deck
	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the retail and cultural character, traffic patterns, and nature of the district

Public utility substation
	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	Other special conditions:	Must not adversely affect the retail and cultural character, traffic patterns, and nature of the district

Residential dwelling
	Review and public hearing by BZA:	Yes
	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	Other special conditions:	1. Single-family residential uses are allowed only when located in the same building as a permitted use.2. Must not adversely affect the retail and cultural character of the CBD area.

Service or repair business (excluding automotive)
	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	Other special conditions:	All services, as well as any storage of inventory, parts, material, machinery, or equipment must be within a fully enclosed building

Wholesaling and distribution
	Review and public hearing by BZA:	No
	Minimum lot size:	N/A
	Special buffer requirements:	See section 13.9
	Special lighting restrictions:	N/A
	Maximum impervious surface area:	N/A
	Special signage restrictions:	N/A
	Other special conditions:	Storage of inventory, parts, material, machinery, or equipment must be within a fully enclosed building or if outdoors, within an L4-High Wall or F2-Fence

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7.4.4.

Prohibited uses. The following uses are expressly prohibited within any CBD zoning district; however, this list shall not be deemed exclusive or all-inclusive:

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Adult entertainment.

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Commercial communication or cellular towers.

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Manufactured housing.

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Outdoor storage of junk, equipment, supplies, building materials, parts, and/or unlicensed, uninspected, wrecked, crushed, dismantled, or partially dismantled automotive vehicles.

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Storage facility or warehousing.

7.4.5.

Lot specifications. Uses permitted in any CBD zoning district shall be required to conform to the following standards:

Requirement		Specification
Minimum lot size:
	Lot area	N/A
	Lot width (at building line)	N/A
Minimum yard sizes:
	Front yard	N/A
	Rear yard	N/A
	Side yard	N/A
Maximum building height:
	Vertical height (highest point)	N/A
	Stories	N/A
Maximum impervious surface area		N/A
Landscaping and screening		See section 13.9
Signage		See article 12
Off-street parking/loading		Not required

(Ord. No. 10-05, § 1, 7-26-2010)