As herein established, the B-1 Neighborhood Business District is intended to meet the day-to-day convenience shopping and service needs of persons residing in adjacent and nearby residential areas. (1975 Code § 5.61) (Ord. 588. Passed 7-2-24.)

   In the Neighborhood Business District, no building or land shall be used, and no building shall be erected, altered, or created except for one or more of the following specified uses unless otherwise provided in this chapter:

   (a)   Banking and other financial institutions, excluding drive-through establishments.

   (b)   Dry cleaning establishments or pick-up stations. This does not include central dry-cleaning plants serving more than one retail outlet, which is prohibited.

   (c)   General offices.

   (d)   Governmental buildings.

   (e)   Institutional buildings.

   (f)   Medical or Dental Clinics and Laboratories.

   (g)   Mortuaries and Funeral Homes.

   (h)   Personal service businesses.

   (i)   Professional service businesses.

   (j)   Retail businesses.

   (k)   Small restaurants, cafes, and other establishments under 1,500 square feet in size, excluding drive-through establishments.

   (l)   Utilities and Essential Services.

(Ord. 08-2002-06. Passed 9-3-02; Ord. 481. Passed 12-7-10; Ord. 528. Passed 1- 3-17; Ord. 571. Passed 2-1-23; Ord. 588. Passed 7-2-24.)

   All business servicing or processing associated with the uses contained in this chapter, except off-street parking or loading, shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building.

(1975 Code § 5.63) (Ord. 571. Passed 2-1-23; Ord. 588. Passed 7-2-24.)

   The following uses may be allowed as a special land use by the Planning Commission, subject to the general and specific requirements of Chapter 1274.

   (a)   Nursing Homes, Homes for the Aged, and Assisted Care Facilities (defined by the State of Michigan and this code).

   (b)   Childcare Centers, also known as daycare centers.

(1975 Code § 5.64) (Ord. 08-2002-08. Passed 9-3-02; Ord. 571. Passed 2-1-23; Ord. 588. Passed 7-2-24.)

   See Appendix I, Schedule of Regulations, limiting the height and bulk of buildings, the minimum size of lots by permitted land use, providing minimum yard setback requirements, and other requirements.

(1975 Code § 5.65) (Ord. 588. Passed 7-2-24.)