The Commercial District designations are intended to provide areas for offices, retail stores, and personal service establishments that provide goods and services to the residents of Belle Fourche and the surrounding area; provide employment opportunities; ensure compatibility between commercial uses and other land uses; and, facilitate the provision of infrastructure improvements to meet the commercial needs of Belle Fourche.

(Ord. 7-2015, 2-3-2016)

The Central Commercial District is established to provide a mix of commercial uses with a local and regional market that support and enhance downtown Belle Fourche. The district also accommodates higher-density residential uses in order to bring additional activity to the downtown area. Development of commercial uses on the ground floor with housing located in upper stories or at the rear of the building is encouraged.

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Use regulations and development standards. Table 8-1 sets forth the Central Commercial District use regulations and development standards.

Table 8-1. Central Commercial District Use Regulations & Development Standards

(Ord. 7-2015, 2-3-2016; Ord. No. 2-2020, 2-3-2020)

The Highway Commercial District is established to accommodate highway-oriented businesses and services that generally serve both a local and regional market.

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Use regulations and development standards. Table 8-2 sets forth the Highway Commercial District use regulations and development standards.

Table 8-2. Highway Commercial District Use Regulations & Development Standards

(Ord. 7-2015, 2-3-2016; Ord. No. 2-2020, 2-3-2020; Ord. No. 6-2020, 3-2-2020; Ord. No. 6-2021, 9-7-2021)

The Neighborhood Commercial District is established to accommodate a combination of businesses and services with a local market and higher-density housing uses. The district allows for more intense development on high-traffic streets to provide a buffer between busy streets and residential neighborhoods. Commercial uses are primarily locally-oriented, personal service, and office uses. Development of commercial uses on the ground floor with housing located in upper stories is encouraged.

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Use regulations and development standards. Table 8-3 sets forth the Neighborhood Commercial District use regulations and development standards.

Table 8-3. Neighborhood Commercial District Use Regulations & Development Standards

(Ord. 7-2015, 2-3-2016; Ord. No. 2-2020, 2-3-2020)