(a)

The B-2 general business districts are designed to cater to the needs of a larger consumer population than is served by the local business districts, and are generally characterized by an integrated or planned cluster of establishments served by a common parking area and generating large volumes of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. The B-2 districts are also intended to provide sites for more diversified business types and those serving passersby or vehicular traffic.

(b)

The regulations set forth in this division shall apply in all B-2 districts, and no building, structure or premises, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, shall be erected, altered, or used except for one (1) or more of the uses listed in this division.

(Ord. of 7-25-07)

In all B-2, General Business Districts, no building or land shall be erected or used except for one (1) or more of the following uses; the parenthetical number (000000) listed by each use is taken from the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), 1997 published by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget and is intended to provide a general guide of uses intended under each heading. However, where it is determined by the Planning Commission that the effects of a listed use may tend to extend beyond the site, then special land use approval shall be required:

1.

Any office, professional, any retail business or service establishment principal uses permitted in B-1 districts.

2.

Automotive parts and accessories stores (44131) and tire stores (44132).

3.

Furniture, home furnishings and equipment store (442).

4.

Electronics and appliance stores (443) including appliance repair and maintenance (811412).

5.

Building material and supplies dealers (4441), including home centers, including indoor lumber (444110), paint and wallpaper stores (444120), and hardware stores (444130), other building materials dealers (444190), except lumber yards and suppliers of prefabricated buildings and kits.

6.

Lawn and garden equipment and supplies stores (4442), including outdoor power equipment stores (444210), retail nursery and garden centers (444220).

7.

Supermarkets and other grocery stores (445110).

8.

Health and personal care stores (446), including pharmacies and drug stores (446110), cosmetics, beauty supplies, and perfume stores (446120), optical goods stores (446130), health food supplement stores (446191), and all other health and personal care stores (446199).

9.

Clothing and clothing accessories stores (4481), including clothing for men, women, children and infants, family, clothing accessories, and other clothing such as bridal gowns, fur apparel, hosiery, leather coats, lingerie, swimwear, and uniforms. Custom dress retailers such as bridal gown shops and custom dress makers (448190) and fashion design services (541490) are included.

10.

Shoe stores (448210) and shoe and leather product repair shops (811430).

11.

Jewelry, luggage, and leather good stores (4483).

12.

Sporting goods stores including bicycle, bowling, golf pro, camping, sporting gun, exercise equipment, sports clothing and uniform shops (451110).

13.

Hobby, toy, and game stores (451120).

14.

Sewing, needlework, and piece goods stores (451130).

15.

Musical instrument and supplies stores (451140).

16.

Pre-recorded tape, compact disc, and record stores (451220).

17.

Office supplies and stationary stores (453210) and office service establishments (561110 and 56143).

18.

Used merchandise stores (453310), including antique shops, used books shops, used clothing stores, used household-type appliance stores, used merchandise thrift shops, and flea markets in accordance with Section 132.704.

19.

Pet and pet supplies stores (453910).

20.

Electronic shopping and mail-order houses (454110), only in conjunction with a retail showroom which shall be a predominant feature of the facility.

21.

Vending machine operators (454210). This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing merchandise through vending machines at a location that they service.

22.

Radio stations and studios (513112) and Television broadcasting offices and studios (513120).

23.

Rental and leasing services (532), including passenger car rental and leasing (53211), truck, utility trailer, and recreational vehicle (RV) rental and leasing, consumer goods rental (5322) including electronics and appliances, formal wear, home health equipment, recreational goods and general rental centers (532310), but not including Commercial and industrial machinery and equipment rental and leasing (5324).

24.

Videotape, DVD, CD, and/or other media device rental shop (532230), except rental of adult motion pictures (see Sec. 132.702 (#38)).

25.

Graphic design services, including commercial art studios (541430).

26.

Educational services (611), including business and secretarial schools (611410), computer training (611420), professional and management development training (611430), technical and trade schools provided no vehicles or heavy machinery are used on site (61151), fine arts schools (611610), sports and recreation instruction (611620), and language schools (611630).

27.

Social services (624), but not including temporary residential services.

28.

Theatrical producers (711310) and dinner theaters (711110).

29.

Museums and art galleries (712110).

30.

Amusement arcades (713120), Indoor tennis courts and club facilities, Indoor rinks, ice and roller skating, sports club and physical fitness facilities (713940), bowling alleys and bowling centers (713950), billiard parlors and rooms, indoor archery ranges, dance halls (713990).

31.

Eating and drinking places (722110), cafeterias (722212), drinking places (bars and taverns (722410), except drive-in, fast food, or carry out restaurants (722211), and except those adult-oriented entertainment uses (see Section 132.702(38)).

32.

Re-upholstery and furniture repair (811420).

33.

Personal services (8121), except those adult-oriented entertainment uses (see Section 132.702(38)).

34.

Automobile parking for fee (812930).

35.

Membership organizations (813410), including community service clubs, fraternal organizations, and lodge halls.

36.

Temporary outdoor sales: The temporary outdoor display and sale of live plants, cut flowers, or Christmas trees, which are not part of an otherwise approved open-air business, provided such display or sale is for a period of not more than sixty (60) days per year and is in accordance with Section 132.704.

37.

Open Air Business Uses, except those permitted under Section 132.703(5) as special approval uses, in accordance with Section 132.1331.

38.

Adult businesses (See definitions); including adult bookstores, adult motion picture theaters, massage parlors (812199), nude modeling studios, premises for nude entertainment, cabarets, and escort services may be permitted in the B-2, General Business [and I-1, Light Industrial] Districts subject to the following requirements;

a.

It shall be unlawful to establish any adult bookstore, adult motion picture theater, massage parlor, nude modeling studio, or premises for nude entertainment except in the B-2, General Business or I-1, Light Industrial Districts.

b.

No such uses may be permitted in the B-2, General Business or I-1 Light Industrial District, within two hundred fifty (250) feet (as measured from the nearest lot line of the protected use to the nearest lot line of the location of the proposed use) of any: dwelling; district zoned A-1, R-1, RM-1, or MHD; church, school, playground, or youth center.

c.

Any of the above stated adult entertainment uses shall not be located within a one thousand-foot radius (as measured from the nearest lot line of the protected use to the nearest lot line of the location of the proposed use) of any other such use.

d.

Public display (visible from the exterior) of merchandise for sale or viewing shall be prohibited.

39.

Other uses similar to the uses listed in this section.

40.

Accessory structures and uses customarily incident to the permitted uses listed in this section.

(Ord. of 7-25-07)

The following special land uses shall be permitted in the B-2 district subject to the procedures and standards of Article XIII, in addition to those standards described in this section. The parenthetical number (000000) listed by each use is taken from the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), 1997 published by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget and is intended to provide a general guide of uses intended under each heading.

1.

New automobile and truck agency sales and showrooms (441110) and used automobile and truck sales (441120), recreational vehicles (441210), motorcycles (441221), boat dealers (441222) or other motor vehicle sales areas (441229) [other than homeowners' gardening equipment and related] as provided in Section 132.1329.

2.

Lumber yards and suppliers of prefabricated buildings and kits (444190) as provided in Section 132.1330.

3.

Automobile service stations (447) for the sale of gasoline, oil, and minor accessories only (447110), and where no repair work is done other than incidental service, but not including steam cleaning or undercoating, vehicle body repair, painting, tire recapping, engine rebuilding, auto dismantling, upholstering, auto glass work, and such other activities whose external effects could adversely extend beyond the property line.

Gasoline stations with convenience stores (447110) and fueling stations without minor repair services or with other product or services (447190) are included in this category.

a.

The curb cuts for ingress and egress to and from a service station shall not be permitted at such locations that will tend to create traffic hazards in the streets immediately adjacent thereto. Entrances shall be no less than twenty-five (25) feet from a street intersection measured from the edge of the planned road right-of-way or from adjacent A-1, R-1, RM-1 or MHD districts.

b.

The minimum lot area shall be fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet, and so arranged that ample space is available for motor vehicles which are required to wait. Automobile service stations which are intended solely for the sale of gasoline, oil, and minor accessories and having no facilities for repair or servicing of automobiles (including lubrication facilities) may be permitted on lots of ten thousand (10,000) square feet, subject to all other provisions required in this chapter.

4.

Department stores (452110) and warehouse clubs and superstores (452910).

5.

Open air sale of manufactured and mobile homes, parts, and equipment (453930), as provided in Section 132.1331.

6.

Taxi service office (485310) and Limousine service office (485320).

7.

Motion picture theaters (512131), and outdoor theaters, including drive-in theaters (512132), except adult motion picture theaters (see Section 132.702(38)).

8.

Mini-warehouses (531130) used to provide temporary storage needs for businesses, apartment dwellers and other individuals on a self-service basis as provided in Section 132.1333.

9.

Veterinary and animal clinics (541940) as provided in Section 132.1315.

10.

Hospitals (622).

11.

Community housing services with overnight accommodations (62422) including temporary shelters (624221).

12.

Sports arenas and sport stadiums (711310), amusement and theme parks (713110), commercial outdoor recreation (713120, 713940, 713950, 713990), except racing (711212).

13.

Gambling facilities (7132) including casinos (713210) and casino hotels (721120).

14.

Hotels, motels (721110), and health spas and fitness centers with accommodations (721110), and tourist courts, as provided in Section 132.1334.

15.

Drive-in, fast food, or carry out restaurants (722211), provided in Section 132.1335.

16.

Repair services not otherwise provided for as permitted uses in this district (811).

17.

Motor vehicle repair and service facilities not previously described as permitted uses in this district (8111), as provided in Section 132.1336, except car washes (811192).

18.

Motor vehicle washing, conveyor, or non-conveyor type (811192) as provided in Section 132.1337.

19.

Personal services not previously described as a permitted use in this district (812199).

20.

Outdoor storage and/or outdoor sales areas for permitted uses in Section 132.702.

(Ord. of 7-25-07)

Uses in the B-2 district shall be subject to the following required conditions:

1.

All business establishments shall be retail or service establishments dealing directly with consumers. All goods produced on the premises shall be sold at retail on the premises where produced.

2.

All business, serving, or processing, except for off-street parking or loading and those open air uses indicated as being subject to special conditions in Section 132.1331 shall be conducted within completely enclosed buildings.

3.

Vending machines shall only be located indoors and shall not be visible from the exterior of the building.

(Ord. of 7-25-07)

For area and bulk requirements in the B-2 district, see the schedule of regulations in Article XII, limiting the height and bulk of buildings, providing the minimum size of lot by permitted land use, and providing the minimum yard setback requirements.

(Ord. of 7-25-07)