The purpose of the C commercial zone is to provide commercial areas to fulfill the need for a retail and service trade area within the community. (Ord. 487, 7-23-2002)

In the C commercial zone, no building or premises shall be used nor shall any building or structure hereafter be erected or altered (unless provided by this title) except for one or more of the uses set forth in section 11-8-4 of this chapter. (Ord. 487, 7-23-2002)

There shall be no minimum lot size except that residential uses within the C commercial zone require the same area setbacks and parking requirements as set forth in the R-3 multiple-family zone. (Ord. 487, 7-23-2002)

Automobile sales lot.

Bowling alley.

Childcare facility.

Church.

Club or lodge.

Golf course and/or driving range.

Hospital.

Hotel.

Light manufacturing, provided such use does not:

   A.   Adversely impact the surrounding residents and businesses; or

   B.   Require excessive use of city sewer, water and other services.

Motel.

Residential uses.

Restaurant.

Retail store and/or service shop.

Retirement, convalescent or nursing home.

Theater. (Ord. 487, 7-23-2002; amd. Ord. 531, 7-8-2008; Ord. 22-590, 4-12-2022)

(Rep. by Ord. 531, 7-8-2008)

Any building or structure hereafter erected shall not exceed five (5) stories or forty five feet (45') in height, whichever is greater. (Ord. 487, 7-23-2002)

   A.   Front Yard: The front yard setback shall be a minimum of twenty feet (20') when a lot abuts, touches or adjoins, or is across the street from a residential zone; otherwise, no front yard setback is required.

   B.   Side Yard: The side yard setback shall be a minimum of twenty feet (20') when a lot abuts, touches or adjoins, or is across the street from a residential zone; otherwise, no side yard setback is required. (Ord. 487, 7-23-2002)

   C.   Rear Yard: The rear yard setback shall be a minimum of fifteen feet (15') when a lot abuts, touches or adjoins, or is across the street from a residential zone; otherwise, no rear yard setback is required. (Ord. 531, 7-8-2008)

Accessory uses are permitted if constructed either at the same time or subsequent to the primary allowed building. Such structures shall be limited to two (2) stories in height and shall not encroach upon the front yard. (Ord. 487, 7-23-2002)

The following uses may be considered by the planning and zoning commission in accordance with chapter 12 of this title:

Communications tower.

Mobile home/manufactured home sales lot.

Outdoor advertising display (billboard).

Public utility facility.

Recreational vehicle park. (Ord. 487, 7-23-2002)