Carrollton City Zoning Code
“B-2” HIGHWAY
BUSINESS DISTRICT
§ 159.185 DISTRICT OUTLINE.
The B-2, Highway Business, District is intended to accommodate and regulate strip commercial developments and compatible uses. Since such businesses, both retail and wholesale, draw their patrons primarily from the motoring public, they typically require direct access to major streets and large lots for off-street parking and loading.
(Prior Code, § 40-4-44)
§ 159.186 USE RESTRICTIONS.
(A) Storage areas. Any inventory or materials stored outside may be open to the sky, but shall be enclosed by walls or solid fences at least six feet high.
(B) Refuse containers. All refuse generated by facilities located within this district shall be stored in tightly-covered containers placed in visually-screened areas.
(C) Screening. Along the side and rear lot lines of any lot abutting any residential district, screening at least six feet high, which completely blocks the view from the adjacent residential property shall be installed. The screening shall be approved by the Zoning Administrator.
(Prior Code, § 40-4-45)
§ 159.187 LOT AND BUILDING REQUIREMENTS.
Every principal building erected in the B-2, Highway Business, District shall conform to the requirements indicated below.
Maximum structure height | 35 feet |
Maximum percent coverage per lot | 50% |
Minimum lot area | 20,000 square feet |
Minimum lot depth | 120 feet |
Minimum lot width at the established building line | 125 feet |
Minimum setbacks | |
From front lot line | 50 feet |
From rear lot line | 25 feet |
Side yard: from either side lot line | 25 feet |
Side yard: total from abutting street | 50 feet |
(Prior Code, § 40-4-46)
§ 159.188 PERMITTED USES.
Provided all the use restrictions of the B-2 District are observed, the following uses are permitted (see § 159.186 of this chapter):
(B) Churches and related facilities;
(C) Clubs and lodges;
(D) Commercial establishments, any type, including drive-in facilities;
(E) Such uses as the following are specifically appropriate in this district:
(1) Bowling alleys;
(2) Furniture and appliance sales;
(3) Greenhouses;
(4) Lumber and building supplies sales;
(5) Mobile home, manufactured housing and recreational vehicle sales; and
(6) Motor vehicle sales.
(F) Government uses;
(G) Offices;
(H) Service establishments, any type, including drive-in facilities;
(I) Such uses as the following are especially appropriate in this district:
(1) Animal hospitals;
(2) Banks and other financial institutions;
(3) Motels;
(4) Motor vehicles services;
(5) Restaurants; and
(6) Service stations.
(Prior Code, § 40-4-47)
§ 159.189 SPECIAL USES.
Provided all the use restrictions of the B-2 District are observed, the following uses may be allowed by special use permit (see § 159.186 of this chapter):
(A) Bus terminals and bus transportation facilities;
(B) Drive-in theaters;
(C) Research and development facilities not involving explosives, flammable gases or liquids or live animals;
(D) Utility substations;
(E) Warehousing and wholesaling of any goods except explosives, flammable gases or live animals; and
(Prior Code, § 40-4-48)