Belleville City Zoning Code
§ 23-7.12
Permitted in the BB-1 Zoning District.
[Ord. No. 3134; amended 10-13-2020 by Ord. No. 3598; 8-17-2021 by Ord. No. 3627; 4-12-2022 by Ord. No. 3644; 3-28-2023 by Ord. No. 07-23; 11-25-2025 by Ord. No. 64-25]
a.
Purpose. The intent of the Belleville Business District 1 (BB-1) district is situated closer to and adjacent to the Washington Avenue corridor. It location, with immediate access to this commercial corridor, makes it especially suitable to provide for flexible spaces to meet the needs of modern businesses and industries. Uses permitted within this zone contain the characteristics of both traditional commercial and semi-industrial operations, while also serving as an economic development zone to complement the businesses nearby on Washington Avenue. Such uses include but are not limited to artisanal manufacturing, research and development, opportunities for demonstration projects, craft manufacturing, and light fabrication.
b.
Permitted Principal Use.
1.
Two or more separate principal commercial uses are permitted in the same building. This does not apply to manufacturing, research and development, or light industrial uses.
2.
All such uses including, but not limited to, artisanal manufacturing, research and development, opportunities for demonstration projects, craft manufacturing, light fabrication.
3.
Indoor/outdoor greenhouse/growing facilities.
4.
Health/athletic/fitness facilities.
5.
Laboratory, research and design.
6.
Laundry, commercial.
7.
(Reserved)
8.
Nursery, horticulture.
9.
Indoor commercial recreation facility.
10.
Outdoor recreation.
11.
School, business.
12.
Brewery.
13.
Brew pub.
14.
Distillery.
15.
Maker-space.
16.
Office, business.
17.
Office, flex space.
18.
Office, co-working.
19.
Artist's live/work studio.
20.
Permanent make up.
21.
Municipal off-street parking facilities.
22.
Restaurants.
23.
Restaurant, fast food.
24.
Restaurant, carry out/walk up.
25.
Bar/tavern.
26.
Automobile/vehicle sales within an enclosed building.
27.
Public utility facilities.
28.
Retail.
29.
Grocery store.
30.
Retail shopping center.
31.
Catering and banquet facilities.
32.
Tattoo establishments.
33.
Theaters.
34.
Dance studios.
35.
Cigar shops.
36.
Cigar lounges.
37.
Music recording studios.
38.
Sound stages.
39.
Movie studios.
40.
Massage, body work and somatic therapy establishments.
41.
Chair massage establishments.
42.
Event hall.
c.
Permitted Accessory Use.
1.
Signs.
2.
Fences.
3.
Retaining walls.
4.
Any use which is customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use.
d.
Additional Requirements.
1.
All buildings shall have their primary entrances and facades facing the public street.
e.
Conditional uses.
1.
Cannabis Cultivator.
2.
Cannabis Manufacturer.
3.
Cannabis Retailer.
4.
Cannabis Delivery Service.
f.
Prohibited Use.
1.
Smoke shops.
2.
Vape shops.
3.
Check cashing.
4.
Bail bonds.
5.
Pawn shops.
6.
Massage parlor.
