The “C-3” Commercial District is established to conserve and promote the exclusive development of office related commercial areas.

(1960 Code, § 60-6-53)

   Every principal building erected in any “C-3” District shall conform to the applicable requirements indicated in tabular form below:

 

(1960 Code, § 60-6-54)

   (A)   Accessory buildings, land uses, and activities, customarily associated with any of the uses permitted in the “C-1" and “C-2" Zoning Districts;

   (B)   Business, professional and technical schools and universities;

   (C)   Business and professional offices;

   (D)   Financial institutions;

   (E)   Office buildings, public and private offices; and

   (F)   Professional and scientific laboratories and research facilities.

(1960 Code, § 60-6-55) (Ord. 7652, passed 12-10-2012; Ord. 9203-2023, passed 10-16-2023)

   (A)   Establishments that hold a Class A, B or C liquor license;

   (B)   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;

   (C)   Metal buildings larger than 150 square feet in area;

   (D)   Planned unit developments;

   (E)   Small community residences 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, 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)   Personal solar energy system (PSES);

   (G)   Solar farm energy system (SFES);

   (H)   Adult-use cannabis dispensing organizations; provided, they meet all the requirements of Chapter 123 (Adult-use cannabis);

   (I)   Day care center;

   (J)   Club/lodge;

   (K)   Multiple occupancy non-residential developments/uses;

   (L)   Bed and breakfast establishments;

   (M)   Mixed use residential developments/uses;

   (N)   Accessory onsite outdoor dining/seating, food sales and/or entertainment; and

   (O)   Short-term rental.

(1960 Code, § 60-6-56) (Ord. 5831, passed 1-5-1998; Ord. 6264, passed 2-5-2000; Ord. 7174, passed 8-18-2008; Ord. 8283-2018, passed 12-3-2018; Am. Ord. 8404-2019, passed 12-19-2019; Ord. 9097-2022, passed 11-7-2022; Ord. 9182-2023, passed 8-7-2023; Ord. 9203-2023, passed 10-16-2023; Ord. 9239-2024, passed 1-2-2024; Ord. 9322-2024, passed 10-7-2024)