This District provides for commercial facilities that serve the needs of markets ranging from several neighborhoods to the overall region. While allowed commercial and office uses are generally compatible with nearby residential areas, traffic and operating characteristics may have more negative effects on residential neighborhoods than those permitted in the C-1 District. C-2 Districts are appropriate at major intersections, at the junction of several neighborhoods, or at substantial commercial subcenters.

Note 1: Flexible Yard Setbacks in Planned Districts

The Planning Commission and City Council may vary required minimum setbacks in planned districts. Along arterials designated in the City's Comprehensive Development Plan, the Director of Public Works may require a deeper front-yard setback.

Note 2: Flexible Floor Area Ratios in Planned Districts

The Planning Commission and City Council may increase the maximum Floor Area Ratio for a development in a planned district.

(Ord. No. 6964, 6-10-2003; Ord. No. 7253, 4-11-2006; Ord. No. 8089, 7-12-2016)

A.

No building facade facing a street shall have the appearance of a rear facade. Architectural details, including materials, textures, patterns, colors, and design features used on the front facade shall be incorporated into all facades facing public streets and easily visible to the public.

B.

All services and loading areas shall be entirely screened from view.

C.

All buildings and developments shall include a direct, clear, and safe pedestrian connection from adjacent public sidewalks to the entrances of buildings within the development.

(Ord. No. 7253, 4-11-2006)