Farmington City Zoning Code
ARTICLE IV
Commercial District Regulations
Section 405.130 "C-1" Central Business District.
[Ord. No. 11-2I Art. IV §1, 8-19-2002; Ord. No. 11-2I 14 §2, 5-17-2004; Ord. No. 11-2I 37 §1, 12-1-2005; Ord. No. 11-2I 41 §2, 1-16-2006]
A.
The regulations set forth in this Section, or set forth elsewhere in this Chapter when referred to in this Section, are the regulations of the "C-1" Central Business District.
1.
Use regulations. The use of buildings or land in this district shall be as designated by Table A, at the end of this Title and in accordance with this Section.
a.
Amusement establishments, bowling alleys, dance halls and other similar places of recreation shall be entirely within a building.
b.
Cabinet making establishments and carpenter shops shall not use motors larger than ten (10) horsepower.
c.
Loft apartments shall be permitted to have an entrance or exit at grade but shall be located entirely on floors other than the grade floor.
d.
Hotels shall be permitted to have an entrance or exit at grade but shall be located entirely on floors other than the grade floor.
e.
Dyeing, dry cleaning and laundry works shall not have a boiler with a steam generating capacity greater than one thousand five hundred (1,500) pounds of steam per hour, shall have more than five (5) employees employed at any one (1) time on the premises, shall have a portion of the premises devoted to the pickup and delivery to customers of items to be dyed, dry cleaned or laundered, and shall not operate before 7:00 A.M. nor after the hour of 9:00 P.M.
f.
Service stations, public garages and other motor vehicles services shall not involve major repair work performed out-of-doors; pump canopies, pumps, storage tanks and other equipment shall be located at least twenty (20) feet from any street right-of-way; fuel, oil or similar substances shall be stored within a building or underground; automobile parts, dismantled vehicles and similar articles shall be stored within a building.
g.
All sales of goods and activities, except for automobile off-street parking facilities and service stations as otherwise permitted, shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed building, unless the goods are designed and manufactured for outdoor use or unless the goods are part of a seasonal sales promotion by an established business holding a current retail license within the City of Farmington. Any outdoor sales of goods shall be displayed in an orderly fashion and shall not constitute a nuisance.
h.
All outside activities which are not permanent in nature and are directly connected with a community event shall be subject to the approval of the Zoning Administrator.
i.
Buffer zone and screening. On lots adjacent to a lot in a residential district, a buffer zone must be present of at least ten (10) feet where no building or paving of any kind may be constructed and a screen, consisting of approved trees and/or shrubbery, shall be planted and maintained at a minimum of six (6) feet high and twenty (20) feet wide, except for approved access points. A privacy fence, at least six (6) feet in height, may be approved as an alternative as a screening, in accordance with the requirements of this Chapter for a fence. Said buffer zone and screenings are required only on the parts of the lot that are adjacent to the residentially zoned lot in question.
[Ord. No. 11-2I-159, 8-12-2021]
2.
Additional uses. Other retail or service uses similar to those permitted but not specifically listed herein may be permitted when approved by the Zoning Administrator. Such uses shall not:
3.
Height. The maximum height of buildings limited as designated by Table C at the end of this Title.
4.
Lot size. The minimum lot area and lot width at the building line permitted shall be as designated by Table B at the end of this Title.
5.
Yard areas. The minimum yards and lot coverage shall be as designated by Table D at the end of this Title.
Section 405.140 "C-2" General Commercial Districts.
[Ord. No. 11-2I Art. IV §2, 8-19-2002; Ord. No. 11-2I 14 §3, 5-17-2004; Ord. No. 11-2I 34 §1, 8-15-2005; Ord. No. 11-2I 41 §2, 1-16-2006]
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The regulations set forth in this Section, or set forth elsewhere in this Chapter when referred to in this Section, are the regulations of the "C-2" General Commercial District.
1.
Use regulations. The use of buildings or land in this district shall be as designated by Table A, at the end of this Title and in accordance with this Section.
a.
Any use also permitted in the "C-1" Central Business District shall be subject to the restrictions imposed by said district.
b.
Building material yards shall be entirely enclosed within buildings with no millwork permitted outdoors.
c.
Plumbing, heating and roofing supply shops shall be conducted entirely wholly within buildings.
2.
Additional uses. Other retail or service uses similar to those permitted but not specifically listed herein may be permitted when approved by the Zoning Administrator. Such uses shall not:
3.
Height. The maximum height of buildings limited as designated by Table C at the end of this Title.
4.
Lot size. The minimum lot area and lot width at the building line permitted shall be as designated by Table B at the end of this Title.
5.
Yard areas. The minimum yards and lot coverage shall be as designated by Table D at the end of this Title.
6.
Screening. On lots adjacent to a residential district, a screen, consisting of approved trees and/or shrubbery, shall be planted and maintained at a minimum of six (6) feet high and twenty (20) feet wide, except for approved access points.
7.
All sales of goods and activities, except for automobile off-street parking facilities and service stations as otherwise permitted, shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed building unless the goods are designed and manufactured for outdoor use or unless the goods are part of a seasonal sales promotion by an established business holding a current retail license within the City of Farmington. Any outdoor sales of goods shall be displayed in an orderly fashion and shall not constitute a nuisance.
Exception: Outdoor sales of fresh fruits and vegetables for which an appropriate City business or merchant's license has been issued shall be permitted from April first (1st) through October thirty-first (31st).
Section 405.150 "C-3" Neighborhood Commercial Districts.
[Ord. No. 11-2I Art. IV §3, 8-19-2002; Ord. No. 11-2I 41 §2, 1-16-2006]
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The regulations set forth in this Section, or set forth elsewhere in this Chapter when referred to in this Section, are the regulations of the "C-3" Neighborhood Commercial District. The purpose of the "C-3" Neighborhood Commercial District is to provide for retail trade and personal services to meet the regular needs and for the convenience of residents of adjacent residential areas. "C-3" Neighborhood Commercial Districts are intended to be a closely associated and integral element of local neighborhoods.
1.
Use regulations. The use of buildings or land in this district shall be as designated by Table A at the end of this Title and in accordance with this Section.
a.
Baked goods shall be prepared for retail use on the premises only.
b.
Dyeing, dry cleaning and laundry works shall not have a boiler with a steam generating capacity greater than one thousand five hundred (1,500) pounds of steam per hour, shall have more than five (5) employees employed at any one (1) time on the premises, shall have a portion of the premises devoted to the pickup and delivery to customers of items to be dyed, dry cleaned or laundered; and shall not operate before 7:00 A.M. nor after the hour of 9:00 P.M.
c.
Restaurants, tea rooms or cafes shall not have drive-in, drive-through, or drive-up facilities.
d.
Service, gas or filling stations shall not have any operation which includes the servicing or repair of motor vehicles.
e.
All activities, except automobile off-street parking facilities and service stations, shall be conducted wholly within an enclosed building.
2.
Additional uses. Other retail or service uses similar to those permitted but not specifically listed herein may be permitted when approved by the Zoning Administrator. Such uses shall not:
3.
Height. The maximum height of buildings limited as designated by Table C at the end of this Title.
4.
Lot size. The minimum lot area and lot width at the building line permitted shall be as designated by Table B at the end of this Title.
5.
Yard areas. The minimum yards and lot coverage shall be as designated by Table D at the end of this Title.
6.
Screening. On lots adjacent to a residential district, a screen, consisting of approved trees and/or shrubbery, shall be planted and maintained at a minimum of four (4) feet high and twenty (20) feet wide, except for approved access points.
Section 405.155 Other Commercial Districts.
[Ord. No. 11-2I 54 §2, 3-27-2007]
A.
"OA-1", Office And Apartment District.
1.
Use regulations. The use of buildings or land in this district shall be as designated by Table A at the end of this Title and in accordance with this Section.
a.
All sales of goods and activities, except for automobile off-street parking facilities shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed building.
b.
All outside activities which are not permanent in nature and are directly connected with a community event shall be subject to the approval of the Zoning Administrator.
c.
Multiple-family dwellings shall be constructed on a separate lot(s) of record from other uses or buildings.
d.
Off-street parking shall be paved and marked in accordance with the requirements set forth in this Chapter prior to issuance of a permanent certificate of occupancy.
e.
Accessory pools, spas or hot tubs shall not be permitted except in conjunction with multi-family developments.
2.
Additional uses. Other retail or service uses similar to those permitted but not specifically listed herein may be permitted when approved by the Zoning Administrator. Such uses shall not:
3.
Height. The maximum height of buildings limited shall be as designated by Table C at the end of this Title.
4.
Lot size. The minimum lot area and lot width at the building line permitted shall be as designated by Table B at the end of this Title.
5.
Yard areas. The minimum yards and lot coverage shall be as designated by Table D at the end of this Title.
6.
Screening. On lots adjacent to a residential district, a screen, consisting of approved trees and/or shrubbery, shall be planted and maintained at a minimum of six (6) feet high and twenty (20) feet wide, except for approved access points.
B.
"OP-1", Office And Professional District.
1.
Use regulations. The use of buildings or land in this district shall be as designated by Table A at the end of this Title and in accordance with this Section.
a.
All sales of goods and activities, except for automobile off-street parking facilities shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed building.
b.
All outside activities which are not permanent in nature and are directly connected with a community event shall be subject to the approval of the Zoning Administrator.
c.
Any recycling drop-off points shall be provided with clearly-marked, leak-proof containers of adequate capacity to hold the volume of materials accepted. Materials shall not be located outside the containers or create a public nuisance.
d.
Off-street parking shall be paved and marked in accordance with the requirements set forth in this Chapter prior to issuance of a permanent certificate of occupancy.
e.
Accessory pools, spas or hot tubs shall not be permitted.
2.
Additional uses. Other retail or service uses similar to those permitted but not specifically listed herein may be permitted when approved by the Zoning Administrator. Such uses shall not:
3.
Height. The maximum height of buildings limited as designated by Table C at the end of this Title.
4.
Lot size. The minimum lot area and lot width at the building line permitted shall be as designated by Table B at the end of this Title.
5.
Yard areas. The minimum yards and lot coverage shall be as designated by Table D at the end of this Title.
6.
Screening. On lots adjacent to a residential district, a screen, consisting of approved trees and/or shrubbery, shall be planted and maintained at a minimum of six (6) feet high and twenty (20) feet wide, except for approved access points.