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Centerville City Zoning Code

12.34 Commercial

Zones

12.34.010 Purpose

The purpose of the commercial zones is set forth in CZC 12.30.020.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016

12.34.020 Scope

The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to any real property located in a commercial zone as shown on the Zoning Map. No building, structure or real property shall be used and no building or structure shall hereafter be erected, structurally or substantially altered, or enlarged except as set forth in this Chapter. Such requirements shall not be construed to prohibit or limit other applicable provisions of this Title, the Centerville Municipal Code, or other laws.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016

12.34.030 Definitions

Certain words and phrases in this Chapter, including uses,  are defined in CZC 12.12 (Definitions).

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016

12.34.040 Uses Allowed

  1. Permitted and Conditional Uses. Permitted and conditional uses allowed in commercial zones shall be as set forth in the Table of Uses in CZC 12.36 (Table of Uses). Permitted and conditional uses are indicated by "P" or “C,” respectively. Uses not permitted are indicated by “N.”
  2. Accessory Uses. Permitted and conditional uses set forth in the Table of Uses shall be deemed to include accessory uses and activities that are necessarily and customarily associated with and incidental and subordinate to such uses.
    1. Accessory uses shall be subject to the same regulations that apply to permitted and conditional uses in the same zone except as otherwise expressly provided in this Title.
    2. No accessory use, building, or structure shall be allowed on a lot or parcel unless a permitted or conditional use has been and is currently established.
    3. Accessory uses in commercial zones shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
      1. Cafeterias, dining halls and similar food service facilities when located within the main use and operated primarily for the convenience of employees, residents, clients, or visitors to the main use, but not including soup kitchens and related uses;
      2. Garages and off-street parking areas, subject to applicable standards of CZC 12.52 (Off-Street Parking and Loading);
      3. Recreational areas and facilities for the use of employees;
      4. Recycling collection stations;
      5. Refreshment stands and food and beverage sales located in uses involving public assembly; and
      6. Temporary uses, subject to applicable standards of CZC 12.56 (Temporary Uses).
  3. Prohibited Uses. Any use not shown on the Table of Uses shall be prohibited unless the Zoning Administrator determines the use is substantially the same as a permitted or conditional use in accordance with CZC 12.21.190.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016

12.34.050 Development Standards

Development standards within commercial zones are set forth in Section 12.34.300.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016

12.34.060 Regulations Of General Applicability

The use and development of real property in commercial zones shall conform to regulations of general applicability as set forth in the following Chapters of this Title.

  1. CZC 12.50 (Existing Conditions Inventory)
  2. CZC 12.51 (Landscaping and Screening)
  3. CZC 12.52 (Off-Street Parking and Loading)
  4. CZC 12.53 (Sensitive Lands)
  5. CZC 12.54 (Signs)
  6. CZC 12.55 (Supplementary Development Standards)
  7. CZC 12.56 (Temporary Uses)

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016

12.34.070 Regulations For Specific Uses

To the extent that use and development of real property includes any matter encompassed by a regulation for a specific use as set forth in CZC 12.60 to CZC 12.69 of this Title, such regulation shall apply in addition to the requirements of this Chapter and shall prevail over any conflicting provision of this Chapter.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016

12.34.080 Special Regulations

  1. Increased Height. Notwithstanding the height limitations shown in Section 12.34.300, a greater building height may be allowed in commercial zones pursuant to a conditional use permit.
  2. Larger Accessory Buildings. Notwithstanding the maximum building size limitation shown in Section 12.34.300, the maximum size of an accessory building may be increased pursuant to a conditional use permit.
  3. New Development. New development in a commercial zone which is larger than 10,000 square feet shall occur only within a planned center as provided in CZC 12.21.110(h).
  4. Use Within an Enclosed Building. Each use in a commercial zone specified on the Table of Uses shall be conducted within a fully-enclosed building except:
    1. Parking of motor vehicles; and
    2. Outside activities authorized by a provision of this Title, or a permit or plan approved pursuant to this Title. When such outdoor storage is authorized, such storage shall be located at least 50 feet from any residential zone boundary.

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016

12.34.300 Table Of Development Standards In Commercial Zones

The Development Standards for Commercial Zones are set forth in the following Table.

Development StandardZones
C-MC-HC-VH
Building Standards
Distance between buildings6 feet6 feet6 feet
Maximum height, main building135 feet45 feet45 feet
Maximum height, accessory building25 feet35 feet35 feet
Lot and Parcel Standards
Minimum areaNoneNoneNone
Minimum frontage80 feet80 feet80 feet
Minimum width80 feet80 feet80 feet
Setback Standards- Front Yard
Any building220 feet20 feet20 feet
Setback Standards - Rear Yard
Main buildingNone; when abutting a residential zone: 30 feetNone; when abutting a residential zone: 30 feetNone; when abutting a residential zone: 30 feet
Accessory building1 foot; when abutting a residential zone: 10 feet1 foot; when abutting a residential zone: 10 feet1 foot; when abutting a residential zone: 10 feet
Setback Standards - Interior Side Yard
Main building8 feet
Minimum total width of both side yards: 18 feet
8 feet
Minimum total width of both side yards: 18 feet
8 feet
Minimum total width of both side yards: 18 feet
Accessory building of 100 square feet or less1 foot1 foot1 foot
Accessory building greater than 100 square feet5 feet
When abutting a residential zone: 10 feet
5 feet
When abutting a residential zone: 10 feet
5 feet
When abutting a residential zone: 10 feet
Setback Standards - Street Side Yard
Main building20 feet20 feet20 feet
Main building on corner lot abutting side yard of another lot or parcel20 feet20 feet20 feet
Accessory buildingNot permittedNot permittedNot permitted
Site Standards
Animal units permittedNoneNoneNone
Buffer landscaping requirementsSee CZC 12.51.070(b)See CZC 12.51.070(b)See CZC 12.51.070(b)
Buildable area, minimumNo requirementNo requirementNo requirement
Floor area per building, maximum10,000 s.f.50,000 s.f.No requirement
Outside storageSee CZC 12.34.080(d)See CZC 12.34.080(d)See CZC 12.34.080(d)
Planned center requirementSee CZC 12.34.080(c)See CZC 12.34.080(c)See CZC 12.34.080(c)
  1. Except as otherwise permitted by CZC 12.34.080(a) and CZC 12.55.120.
  2. Except as modified by the provisions of CZC 12.55.130(h).

HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 2016-20 on 7/15/2016

2016-20