The principal uses of land and structures which are allowed in the Griffin Overlay District are as provided by the underlying zoning district, subject to the limitations and standards contained within this ordinance. All properties zoned CBD (Central Business) District, PID (Planned Institutional) District, INST (Institutional) District, PCD (Planned Commercial) District, PRD (Planned Residential) District, MDR (Medium Density Residential) District, and LDR-C (Low Density Residential) District shall be used in accordance with the underlying zoning district or for the following principal uses of land and structures or a combination of uses in a mixed use development subject to the standards and limitations contained within this ordinance.

1.

Principal uses and structures. Table 7.3 shall govern the use of this zoning district, including permitted, prohibited, and conditional uses.

2.

Prohibited uses. The following principal uses of land and structures shall be prohibited within the Griffin Overlay District:

a.

Two-family (Duplex) dwellings;

b.

Manufactured homes;

c.

Group homes for disabled persons, personal care homes and halfway houses;

d.

Storage Structure for equipment and supplies in maintaining the principal building and grounds;

e.

Commercial storage (mini-warehouses);

f.

Commercial kennel;

g.

Car wash;

h.

Self-service storage facility;

i.

Funeral home;

j.

Any light industrial use which involves manufacturing, processing, assembly or storage operations where all operations are conducted entirely within a building;

k.

Commercial Trade or Vocational School involved in any industrial training (such as car repair, large vehicle repair, welding etc.);

l.

Warehouse;

m.

Rental or retail business involving the rental or sale of heavy equipment;

n.

Off street loading facilities;

o.

Central trash collection dumpsters;

p.

Completely enclosed building for the storage of supplies, stock, merchandise and equipment;

q.

Repair, accessory structure or service facility incidental to the principal use;

r.

The open, outside storage of building materials, junk, salvage and inoperative vehicles;

s.

Convenience stores with gas pumps;

t.

Laundromat, unless in conjunction with a mixed use or multi-family project;

u.

Cemetery; and

v.

Off-street parking located on a corner lot.

3.

Special uses. The following uses and structures shall be authorized only by permits of the type indicated:

a.

Special administrative permit from the board of commissioners:

i.

Art shows, carnival rides, festivals, parades and special events of community interest.

ii.

Outdoor recreation entertainment facilities.

iii.

Grocery stores or other retail establishments over 15,000 square feet.

b.

Special permit from the board of commissioners for the demolition of any building in the Griffin Overlay District which falls under the definition of contributing structure.