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Belleville City Zoning Code

“C-1” LIGHT

COMMERCIAL DISTRICT

§ 162.230 PURPOSE.

   The “C-1” Light Commercial District is established to conserve and promote the development of:
   (A)   Office related commercial areas; or
   (B)   Existing residential areas.
(1960 Code, § 60-6-41)

§ 162.231 LOT AND BUILDING REQUIREMENTS.

   Every principal building erected in any “C-1” District shall conform to the applicable requirements indicated in tabular form below:
Maximum building height
35 ft.
Maximum percentage of lot building coverage
40%
Minimum lot area
6,000 sq. ft.
Minimum lot depth
100 ft.
Minimum lot width
50 ft. (at established building line)
Minimum setbacks
   From front lot line
25 ft.
   From side lot line
10 ft.
   From rear lot line
25 ft.
 
(1960 Code, § 60-6-42)

§ 162.232 PERMITTED USES.

   (A)   Funeral home or mortuary;
   (B)   Offices as follows: that of doctor, dentist, insurance sales, real estate sales, engineering, law, tax consultants, architects and accountants; and
   (C)   Single-family dwellings; provided, they meet all the requirements of the “A-1" District.
(1960 Code, § 60-6-43) (Ord. 5039, passed - -; Ord. 6739, passed 5-16-2005; Ord. 9203-2023, passed 10-16-2023)

§ 162.233 SPECIAL USES.

   (A)   Dormitory;
   (B)   Industrial parks;
   (C)   Metal buildings larger than 150 square feet in area;
   (D)   Student dwelling unit;
   (E)   Large community residences whether located more or less than 660 feet from another community residence:
      (1)   The City Council finds that the cumulative effect of such use would not alter the residential character of the neighborhood or, if not a residential neighborhood, the general character of the neighborhood, would not create an institutional setting or its operation would not create an adverse effect on surrounding properties; and
      (2)   Prior to occupancy, a special use permit is applied for and received;
   (F)   Nursing home;
   (G)   Planned unit developments;
   (H)   Small community residences located less than 660 feet from any other community residence:
      (1)   The City Council finds that the cumulative effect of such use would not alter the residential character of the neighborhood, would not create an institutional setting or its operation would not create an adverse effect on surrounding properties; and
      (2)   Prior to occupancy, a certificate of zoning compliance is applied for and received;
   (I)   Personal solar energy system (PSES);
   (J)   Solar farm energy system (SFES);
   (K)   Adult-use cannabis dispensing organizations; provided, they meet all the requirements of Chapter 123 (Adult-use cannabis);
   (L)   Day care center;
   (M)   Bed and breakfast establishments;
   (N)   Mixed use residential developments/uses; and
   (O)   Short-term rentals.
(1960 Code, § 60-6-44) (Ord. 4674, passed - -; Ord. 5831, passed 1-5-1998; Ord. 7174, passed 8-18-2008; Ord. 7634, passed 10-15-2012; Ord. 8283-2018, passed 12-3-2018; Am. Ord. 8404-2019, passed 12-19- 2019; Ord. 9097-2022, passed 11-7-2022; Ord. 9203-2023, passed 10-16-2023; Ord. 9239-2024, passed 1-2-2024; Ord. 9322-2024, passed 10-7-2024)