The commercial districts are established to provide a range of goods and services for city residents, to promote employment opportunities and the adaptive reuse of existing commercial buildings, and to maintain and improve compatibility with surrounding areas.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)

The Commercial District names are as follows:

C-1, Neighborhood Commercial District

C-2, Highway Commercial District

C-3, Community Commercial District

CBD, Central Business District

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)

(A)

In general. All permitted and conditional uses allowed in the commercial districts are listed in Table 11-1.

(B)

Permitted uses. Uses specified with a "P" are permitted in the district or districts where designated, provided that the use complies with all other applicable provisions of this ordinance. Persons wishing to establish a permitted use shall obtain a zoning certificate for such use as specified in Sections 2-190 through 2-250.

(C)

Conditional uses. Uses specified with a "C" are allowed as a conditional use in the district or districts where designated, provided that the use complies with all other applicable provisions of this ordinance. Persons wishing to establish or expand a conditional use shall obtain a conditional use permit for such use as specified in Sections 2-260 through 2-340.

(D)

Prohibited uses. Any use not listed as either "P" (permitted) or "C" (conditional) in a particular district or any use not determined by the City Planner to be substantially similar to a use listed as permitted or conditional shall be prohibited in that district. Such determination shall be made in the manner provided for in Section 2-50 governing determination of substantially similar uses.

(E)

Specific development standards. Permitted and conditional uses specified with an "x" under the Specific Development Standards column shall be subject to the standards identified in Chapter 7, Specific Development Standards.

(F)

Generalized use categories. Table 11-1 employs generalized use categories for some types of commercial uses. A particular use may be determined to be within a generalized use category if not listed specifically elsewhere in Table 11-1 and if not determined to be within another less restrictive generalized use category. Determination of whether a particular use is included within a generalized use category shall be made by the City Planner in the manner provided for in Section 2-50 governing determination of substantially similar uses.

(1)

General retail sales and services. General retail sales and services uses include the retail sale of new products or the provision of services to the general public that produce minimal off-site impacts. General retail sales and services include the following uses:

(a)

Automobile parts and accessories.

(b)

Bakery/catering service.

(c)

Barber shop/beauty salon.

(d)

Bicycle sales and repair.

(e)

Clothing and accessories.

(f)

Department and discount stores.

(g)

Drug store.

(h)

Dry-cleaning establishment and laundromats.

(i)

Electronics sales and repair.

(j)

Film developing/photographic supplies.

(k)

Florist.

(l)

Hardware store.

(m)

Household furnishings and appliances.

(n)

Locksmith.

(o)

Musical instruments.

(p)

Office and school supplies.

(q)

Picture framing.

(r)

Shoe repair/tailor.

(s)

Sporting goods/bait and tackle.

(2)

Craftsman studios, limited production and processing. Craftsman studios, limited production and processing uses include activities that are consistent and compatible with retail sales and services if such services are conducted wholly within an enclosed building if operated in a manner that prevents external effects of the activity such as (but not limited to) smoke, soot, dirt, vibration, and odor from being detectable at the property line. These uses produce minimal off-site impacts due to their limited nature and scale. Craftsman studios, limited production and processing is allowed as a principal use provided the use shall not exceed a maximum floor area of two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet, and the main entrance shall open to a retail or office area. Such uses may include wholesale and off-premises sales, subject to other restrictions established in this ordinance. Limited production, processing and storage uses greater than two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet in area, may be allowed subject to a conditional use permit in accordance with Sections 2-260 through 2-340 of the UDO, with requirements for noise, vibration, dust and odor controls. Craftsman studios, limited production and processing includes the following uses or similar uses:

(a)

Apparel and other finished products made from fabrics.

(b)

Computers and accessories, including circuit boards and software.

(c)

Electronic components and accessories.

(d)

Film, video and audio recording.

(e)

Food and beverage products, except no live slaughter or grain milling, cereal, vegetable oil, or vinegar.

(f)

Jewelry, ornamental ceramics and pottery.

(g)

Leather crafting and upholstery.

(h)

Precision medical and optical goods.

(i)

Signs and advertising devices.

(j)

Visual arts and artist's studio.

(k)

Watches and clocks.

(l)

Wood crafting and carving.

(m)

Wood furniture, woodworking, cabinetry, millwork, and upholstery, not including sawmills.

(n)

Cannabis cultivation.

(o)

Cannabis manufacturer.

(p)

Lower-potency hemp-edible manufacturer.

Table 11-1. Principal Uses in the Commercial Districts.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99; Ord. No. 2001-15, § 1, 8-28-01; Ord. No. 2002-13, § 1, 6-25-02; Ord. No. 2002-16, § 1, 8-13-02; Ord. No. 2004-14, § 1, 6-8-04; Ord. No. 2006-21, § 5, 9-26-06; Ord. No. 2008-15, § 1, 6-24-08; Ord. No. 2008-25, § 3, 2-24-09; Ord. No. 2010-06, § 3, 5-25-10; Ord. No. 2013-005, § 1, 8-13-13; Ord. No. 2013-009, § 9, 11-26-13; Ord. No. 2015-01, § 1, 1-27-15; Ord. No. 2015-09, § 2, 7-28-15; Ord. No. 2015-10, § 2, 9-22-15; Ord. No. 2017-2, § 3, 4-25-17; Ord. No. 2022-2, § 2, 1-25-22; Ord. No. 2023-1, § 4, 2-28-23; Ord. No. 2023-21, § 3, 9-12-23; Ord. No. 2024-10, § 3, 7-9-24; Ord. No. 2024-22, § 4(Exh. C), 12-23-24; Ord. No. 2025-3, § 3(Exh. B), 5-27-25)

Accessory buildings and structures shall comply with the provisions of Section 6-200. Design of such structures is further regulated in Chapter 4, Site Plan Review.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)

Except for communication antennas otherwise allowed by conditional use permit, the maximum height of all principal structures located in the commercial districts shall be as specified within each commercial district. Parapets not exceeding three (3) feet in height shall be exempt from such limitations. The height of buildings within the airport overlay district is further regulated as specified in Chapter 13, Article 4.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)

The height limitations of principal structures located in the commercial districts may be increased by conditional use permit, subject to the standards identified in sections 2-260 through 2-340. Additionally, the Planning Commission shall consider, but not be limited to, the following factors when determining the maximum height:

(1)

Access to light and air of surrounding properties.

(2)

Shadowing of any adjacent residential areas.

(3)

The scale and character of surrounding uses.

(4)

Preservation of views of landmark buildings, significant open spaces or water bodies.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)

(A)

In general. All buildings and structures shall meet applicable Building Code requirements. Additionally, the following standards are established to encourage architectural creativity and diversity, to create a lessened visual impact upon surrounding land uses, and to establish uniformity in acceptable exterior construction materials for commercial development.

(B)

All building facades must be designed with architecturally finished materials, with primary building materials being limited to the following:

(1)

Modular masonry materials such as brick, block, and stone.

(2)

Precast concrete or aggregate panels.

(3)

Stucco or stucco-like materials.

(4)

Glass.

(5)

Prefinished metal architectural panels, subject to the provisions indicated below:

(a)

No such material shall be utilized in the C-1 and CBD Districts.

(b)

Within the C-2 and C-3 districts, no such material shall be utilized on the front elevation or any other elevation facing public right-of-way, accept as a secondary accent material.

(C)

The following building types and materials are expressly prohibited in the commercial districts:

(1)

Corrugated metal roofing or siding.

(2)

Exposed, untextured, uncolored, unaugmented concrete.

(D)

All subsequent additions and outbuildings constructed after the erection of an original building or buildings shall be constructed of materials comparable to those used in the original construction and shall be designed in a manner conforming to the original architectural design and general appearance.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)

Development of land within the commercial districts shall follow established standards for traffic circulation, landscape design and buffering, and other considerations as specified in Chapter 4, Site Plan Review.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)

In the event that an existing principal building within a commercial district is to be enlarged or remodeled, the city may require that building design standards and landscaping requirements created by this chapter be applied to the entire site or to a portion of the site. Such determination shall be made by the City Planner based on the scale and nature of the proposed construction. If disagreement arises over the extent of required improvements, the property owner may appeal such determination to the Planning Commission and City Council for further review.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)

Lot area and setback requirements shall be as specified in Table 11-2. Wetland buffer and buffer setback requirements shall be as specified in Chapter 6 of this Ordinance [Appendix].

Table 11-2. Lot dimension and setback requirements in the commercial districts.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99; Ord. No. 2010-04, § 5, 5-25-10)

Parking and loading requirements for uses in the commercial districts shall be as set forth in Chapter 8, Off-Street Parking and Loading.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)

(A)

Residential uses. Parking of commercial vehicles shall be prohibited.

(B)

Non-residential uses. Regulations governing the parking of trucks and other commercial vehicles accessory to permitted or conditional non-residential uses shall be as specified in each commercial district. These regulations shall apply only to vehicles that are parked regularly at the site and shall not apply to pick-up and delivery activities or to the temporary use of vehicles during construction. Outdoor storage of motorized equipment other than motor vehicles in operable condition shall be prohibited, except as specifically provided for in this ordinance.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)

Sign requirements for uses in the commercial districts shall be as specified in Chapter 9, Signs.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)

All uses in the commercial districts shall comply with all general performance standards as expressed in Chapter 6, Article 10.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)

The purpose of the neighborhood commercial district is to provide for the establishment of local centers for convenience, office, retail, or service outlets. These centers are located in close proximity to residences and are to be arranged and designed to be a functional and harmonious part of a residential neighborhood. It is the intent of this ordinance that the location and nature of these commercial activities be reasonably serviced with public sidewalks or other pedestrian access. The district is not intended to draw customers from the entire community, but to be limited in size and number of uses to assure continued compatibility with surrounding residential uses.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)

Permitted and conditional uses in the C-1 District shall be as specified in Table 11-1.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)

The following conditions govern uses in the C-1 District:

(1)

Maximum floor area. All commercial uses shall be limited to a maximum gross floor area of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet.

(2)

Wholesale and off-premise sales. Wholesale and off-premise sales accessory to retail sales shall be limited to two thousand (2,000) square feet of gross floor area or forty-five (45) percent of gross floor area, whichever is less, provided that the main entrance opens to the retail component of the establishment.

(3)

Drive-through facilities and car washes prohibited. Drive-through facilities and car washes shall be prohibited.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)

(A)

In general. All production, processing, storage, sales, display, or other business activity in the C-1 district shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building, except as otherwise provided in (B) and (C) below or elsewhere in this ordinance.

(B)

Outdoor sales and display. Retail merchandise may be displayed on a temporary basis on the sidewalk immediately in front of the principal building or displayed at convenience store gasoline pump islands, provided that such display does not interfere with pedestrian or vehicle traffic.

(C)

Outdoor dining area. Facilities offering outside dining shall be allowed provided that the standards identified for such use in Chapter 7, Specific Development Standards, are satisfied.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)

(A)

In general. Permitted accessory uses within the C-1 district include maintenance and parking facilities, mechanical equipment, and other buildings and structures which are necessary to the operation of the principal use.

(B)

Child care center as an accessory use to a principal commercial activity and for the exclusive service to employees of that activity.

(C)

Temporary structures for storage of equipment and materials used in connection with construction of a lawfully authorized use, not to exceed two years.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)

The maximum height of all principal structures located in the C-1 District shall be two (2) stories or twenty-eight (28) feet, whichever is less.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)

The sum total of ground area covered by all structures shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the total lot area. The sum total of ground area covered by all structures and off-street parking and loading areas shall not exceed seventy-five (75) percent of the total lot area.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)

Outdoor parking of trucks and other commercial vehicles shall be limited to single rear axle vehicles of not more than fifteen thousand (15,000) pounds gross vehicle weight.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)

The purpose of the highway commercial district is to provide for a wide range of vehicle-oriented commercial uses, with emphasis on wholesale and bulk sales, convenience shopping and food, automobile services, motels, and other activities related to highway traffic. The highway commercial district may also accommodate limited production and processing uses that complement uses in the area or that have little or no adverse impact on uses in the area. Such district shall be located adjacent to a major arterial roadway that provides highway access and exposure.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99; Ord. No. 2015-01, § 2, 1-27-15)

Permitted and conditional uses in the C-2 district shall be as specified in Table 11-1.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)

The following conditions govern uses in the C-2 district:

(1)

Maximum floor area. All commercial uses, including shopping centers, shall be limited to a maximum gross floor area of one half of the square footage of the parcel for a floor area ration of 0.5. The term "gross floor area" shall be defined as the exterior floor dimensions of the building, structure, or use multiplied by the number of floors. The gross floor area shall not include areas of structures that are used solely for parking.

(2)

Wholesale and off-premise sales. Wholesale and off-premise sales accessory to retail sales shall be limited to four thousand (4,000) square feet of gross floor area or forty-five (45) percent of gross floor area, whichever is less, provided that the main entrance opens to the retail component of the establishment.

(3)

Drive-through facilities permitted. Drive-through facilities are permitted, subject to the standards of Chapter 4, Site Plan Review and Chapter 8, Off-Street Parking and Loading.

(4)

Production, processing, and storage. Craftsman studios, limited production and processing uses shall be limited to two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet of gross floor area as a permitted use. Other production, processing, and storage uses shall be limited to four thousand (4,000) square feet of gross floor area. The allowable area of limited production, processing, and storage may be increased by conditional use permit, subject to the standards identified in Sections 2-260 through 2-340. Additionally, the Planning Commission and City Council shall consider, but not be limited to, the applicable specific development standards for craftsman studios, limited production and processing uses in commercial districts as identified in Chapter 7.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99; Ord. No. 2004-32, § 1, 1-11-05; Ord. No. 2015-01, § 3, 1-27-15; Ord. No. 2015-10, § 2, 9-22-15)

(A)

In general. All production, processing, storage, sales, display, or other business activity shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building, except as otherwise provided in (B) through (E) below or elsewhere in this ordinance.

(B)

Outdoor storage. Outdoor storage may be allowed as an accessory use provided that the standards for such use, as identified in Chapter 7, Specific Development Standards, are met.

(C)

Outdoor sales and display. Retail merchandise may be displayed on a temporary basis on the sidewalk immediately in front of the principal building or displayed at convenience store gasoline pump islands, provided that such display does not interfere with pedestrian or vehicle traffic. In addition, the following principal uses may include outdoor sales and display provided that the standards for such use, as identified in Chapter 7, Specific Development Standards, are met:

(1)

Automobile sales, service, or rental.

(2)

Lawn and garden center or greenhouse.

(3)

Truck, trailer, boat, or recreational vehicle sales, service, or rental.

(4)

Building material sales.

(5)

General retail sales.

(D)

Outdoor speakers. Outdoor speakers shall not be audible from a residential district boundary or residential use.

(E)

Outdoor dining area. Facilities offering outside dining shall be allowed provided that the standards identified for such use in Chapter 7, Specific Development Standards, are satisfied.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99; Ord. No. 2005-33, § 1, 12-13-05)

(A)

In general. Permitted accessory uses within the C-2 district include maintenance, storage, and parking facilities, mechanical equipment, and other buildings and structures which are necessary to the operation of the principal use.

(B)

Child care center as an accessory use to a principal commercial activity and for the exclusive service to employees of that activity.

(C)

Temporary structures for storage of equipment and materials used in connection with construction of a lawfully authorized use, not to exceed two (2) years.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)

The maximum height of all principal structures located in the C-2 district shall be three (3) stories or forty-two (42) feet, whichever is less.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)

The sum total of ground area covered by all structures shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the total lot area. The sum total of ground area covered by all structures, exterior storage areas, and off-street parking and loading areas shall not exceed eighty (80) percent of the total lot area.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)

Outdoor parking of trucks and other commercial vehicles shall be limited to single rear axle vehicles of not more than fifteen thousand (15,000) pounds gross vehicle weight, when located within three hundred (300) feet of a residential district boundary. There shall be no limit on the size of trucks and other commercial vehicles when located more than three hundred (300) feet from a residential district.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)

The purpose of the community commercial district is to provide for the development of major retail centers throughout the city, where both adequate land area and transportation access can be provided. Such district shall be located at the intersection of two or more major roadways, allowing for a concentration of commercial uses that draw customers from both within and outside the community.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)

Permitted and conditional uses in the C-3 District shall be as specified in Table 11-1.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)

The following conditions govern uses in the C-3 District:

(1)

Wholesale and off-premise sales. Wholesale and off-premise sales accessory to retail sales shall be limited to four-thousand (4,000) square feet of gross floor area or forty-five (45) percent of gross floor area, whichever is less, provided that the main entrance opens to the retail component of the establishment.

(2)

Drive-through facilities permitted. Drive-through facilities are permitted, subject to the standards of Chapter 4, Site Plan Review and Chapter 8, Off-Street Parking and Loading.

(3)

Production, processing, and storage. Craftsman studios, limited production and processing uses shall be limited to two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet of gross floor area. Other production, processing, and storage uses shall be limited to four thousand (4,000) square feet of gross floor area. The allowable area of limited production, processing, and storage may be increased by conditional use permit, subject to the standards identified in Sections 2-260 through 2-340. Additionally, the Planning Commission and City Council shall consider, but not be limited to, the applicable specific development standards for craftsman studios, limited production and processing uses in commercial districts as identified in Chapter 7.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99; Ord. No. 2015-10, § 2, 9-22-15)

(A)

In general. All production, processing, storage, sales, display, or other business activity shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building, except as otherwise provided in (B) through (E) below or elsewhere in this ordinance.

(B)

Outdoor storage. Outdoor storage may be allowed as an accessory use provided that the standards for such use, as identified in Chapter 7, Specific Development Standards, are met.

(C)

Outdoor sales and display. Retail merchandise may be displayed on a temporary basis on the sidewalk immediately in front of the principal building or displayed at convenience store gasoline pump islands, provided that such display does not interfere with pedestrian or vehicle traffic. In addition, the following principal uses may include outdoor sales and display provided that the standards for such use, as identified in Chapter 7, Specific Development Standards, are met:

(1)

Automobile sales, service, or rental.

(2)

Lawn and garden center or greenhouse.

(3)

Truck, trailer, boat, or recreational vehicle sales, service, or rental.

(4)

Building material sales.

(5)

General retail sales.

(D)

Outdoor speakers. Outdoor speakers shall not be audible from a residential district boundary or residential use.

(E)

Outdoor dining area. Facilities offering outside dining shall be allowed provided that the standards identified for such use in Chapter 7, Specific Development Standards, are satisfied.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99; Ord. No. 2005-33, § 1, 12-13-05)

(A)

In general. Permitted accessory uses within the C-3 district include maintenance, storage, and parking facilities, mechanical equipment, and other buildings and structures which are necessary to the operation of the principal use.

(B)

Child care center as an accessory use to a principal commercial activity and for the exclusive service to employees of that activity.

(C)

Temporary structures for storage of equipment and materials used in connection with construction of a lawfully authorized use, not to exceed two years.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)

The maximum height of all principal structures located in the C-3 District shall be three (3) stories or forty-two (42) feet, whichever is less.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)

The sum total of ground area covered by all structures shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the total lot area. The sum total of ground area covered by all structures, exterior storage areas, and off-street parking and loading areas shall not exceed eighty (80) percent of the total lot area.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)

Outdoor parking of trucks and other commercial vehicles shall be limited to single rear axle vehicles of not more than fifteen thousand (15,000) pounds gross vehicle weight, when located within three hundred (300) feet of a residential district boundary. There shall be no limit on the size of trucks and other commercial vehicles when located more than three hundred (300) feet from a residential district.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)

The purpose of the central business district is to provide for the development and redevelopment of the established downtown core, including a mix of retail, financial, office, service, and entertainment uses. Additionally, residential units are allowed as an accessory use, when located above a first-story commercial use.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)

Permitted and conditional uses in the CBD District shall be as specified in Table 11-1.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)

The following conditions govern uses in the CBD District:

(1)

Maximum floor area. All commercial uses, including shopping centers, shall be limited to a maximum gross floor area of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet.

(2)

Wholesale and off-premise sales. Wholesale and off-premise sales accessory to retail sales shall be limited to two thousand (2,000) square feet of gross floor area or forty-five (45) percent of gross floor area, whichever is less, provided that the main entrance opens to the retail component of the establishment.

(3)

Drive-through facilities permitted. Drive-through facilities are permitted, subject to the standards of Chapter 4, Site Plan Review and Chapter 8, Off-Street Parking and Loading.

(4)

Processing, production, and storage. Craftsman studios, limited production and processing uses shall be limited to no more than eighty-five (85) percent of the first floor area of the building and up to two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet of gross floor area of the building as a permitted use. Not less than fifteen (15) percent of the first floor area of the use shall be retail, reception and display area. All such uses shall be in accordance with the development standards listed in Section 7-30 and the provisions of Chapter 2, Article 7, Conditional Use Permits where applicable.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99; Ord. No. 2015-10, § 2, 9-22-15)

(A)

In general. All production, processing, storage, sales, display, or other business activity shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building, except as otherwise provided in (B) through (E) below or elsewhere in this ordinance.

(B)

Outdoor storage. Outdoor storage may be allowed as an accessory use provided that the standards for such use, as identified in Chapter 7, Specific Development Standards, are met.

(C)

Outdoor sales and display. Retail merchandise may be displayed on a temporary basis on the sidewalk immediately in front of the principal building or displayed at convenience store gasoline pump islands, provided that such display does not interfere with pedestrian or vehicle traffic. In addition, the following principal uses may include outdoor sales and display provided that the standards for such use, as identified in Chapter 7, Specific Development Standards, are met:

(1)

Automobile rental.

(2)

Lawn and garden center or greenhouse.

(3)

General retail sales.

(D)

Outdoor speakers. Outdoor speakers shall not be audible from a residential district boundary or residential use.

(E)

Outdoor dining area. Facilities offering outside dining shall be allowed provided that the standards identified for such use in Chapter 7, Specific Development Standards, are satisfied.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99; Ord. No. 2005-33, § 1, 12-13-05)

(A)

Residential uses are permitted in the Central Business District, secondary to ground floor commercial uses with the maximum number of units based on the lesser of the calculations shown below, except as may be modified by Section 11-430 (B):

(1)

The area of the building divided by one thousand two hundred (1,200), times the number of floors in the building above ground-floor; or

(2)

The number of residential units that have a minimum floor area, exclusive of outdoor patios, decks, public hallways, and other common areas, as follows:

(a)

Efficiency or studio, 550 square feet.

(b)

One-bedroom unit, 650 square feet.

(c)

Two-bedroom unit, 900 square feet.

(d)

Three-bedroom unit and above, 1,100 square feet.

(B)

The number of residential units allowed by Section 11-430 (A) (1), may be increased with the approval of a conditional use permit. The minimum floor area outlined in Section 11-430 (A) (2) may be reduced with the approval of a conditional use permit.

(1)

Approval of the conditional use permit shall be subject to the standards identified in Sections 2-260 through 2-340.

(2)

As per Section 2-310, the City Council may establish any reasonable conditions of approval that are deemed necessary to mitigate adverse impacts associated with the conditional use, to protect neighboring properties, and to achieve the objectives identified elsewhere in this ordinance.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99; Ord. No. 2018-15, § 1, 2-12-19; Ord. No. 2020-13, § 1, 10-13-20)

(A)

In general. Permitted accessory uses within CBD district include maintenance and parking facilities, mechanical equipment, and other buildings and structures which are necessary to the operation of the principal use.

(B)

Child care center as an accessory use to a principal commercial activity and for the exclusive service to employees of that activity.

(C)

Temporary structures for storage of equipment and materials used in connection with construction of a lawfully authorized use, not to exceed two years.

(D)

Warehousing and storage related to the principle use as follows:

(1)

Warehousing and storage uses shall not be located in the storefront of a building, which shall be defined as that area of the building at street level that fronts on a public right-of-way (not including an alley), and shall consist of the first 20' back from the wall of the building at street level that fronts on the public right-of-way (not including an alley). In the case of a corner building, both sides of the building at street level that fronts on a public right-of-way (not including an alley) shall be considered a storefront. Where there are no window openings in the street level of a wall that fronts on a public right-of-way, such frontage shall not be considered a storefront.

(2)

Warehousing and storage uses shall be separated from the storefront area of the building by a wall that extends from floor to ceiling, or at a minimum 24" above the height of a standard door, the entire width of the building or area to be used for storage. For the purposes of this section, a wall shall be constructed of dry-wall, plaster, stone, brick or other masonry material, or other similar material to provide adequate physical and visual separation between the primary use and the secondary warehousing or storage use.

(3)

Additional conditions may be established to ensure compatibility of the use with surrounding uses.

(4)

Existing warehousing and storage uses shall comply with all provisions of this section within one year of the effective date of this section.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99; Ord. No. 2001-15, § 1, 8-28-01)

The maximum height of all principal structures located in the CBD District shall be three (3) stories or forty-five (42) feet, whichever is less.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)

Outdoor parking of trucks and other commercial vehicles shall be limited to single rear axle vehicles of not more than fifteen thousand (15,000) pounds gross vehicle weight.

(Ord. No. 99-20, § 1, 11-23-99)