C-1 (neighborhood-commercial) districts are intended to establish and preserve small business areas of a limited nature that serve primarily the residential neighborhood in which they are located. Development standards for C-1 districts are designed to promote compatibility with the surrounding residential neighborhood.

(Ord. No. 2010-16, 11-16-10)

The factors contained in section 410 of these regulations must be thoroughly considered by the planning commission as well as the Lamar County Board of Commissioners when determining in which zoning district an area of land is to be placed. This will assure that rational comprehensive planning principles are the basis upon which the decision is made. Land use decisions which are based on sound planning principles encourage the development and preservation of land use patterns that provide healthful and safe living conditions for the residents of Lamar County.

(Ord. No. 2010-16, 11-16-10)

The official zoning map (section 2301 of these regulations) shows the boundaries of all C-1 districts within Lamar County. Article 23 also contains additional information concerning interpreting district boundaries, amending boundaries, etc.

(Ord. No. 2010-16, 11-16-10)

(a)

The following principal uses are permitted in C-1 districts:

(1)

Any retail business or service customarily serving residential neighborhoods.

(2)

Gasoline service station that meets the following development standards:

a.

All structures, including underground storage tanks, must be placed at least thirty (30) feet from any property line.

b.

Curb cuts must be located at least fifteen (15) feet from the intersection of street lines.

(3)

Local, state, or federal government building.

(4)

Utility substation meeting the following development standards:

a.

Structures must be placed at least thirty (30) feet from all property lines.

b.

Structures must be enclosed by a woven-wire fence at least eight (8) feet high with bottom of fence either flush with the ground or with a masonry footing.

c.

No vehicles or equipment may be stored on the lot.

d.

A buffer must be maintained along the side and rear property lines.

(5)

Personal care home meeting the following development standards:

a.

Home must be inspected the county inspector to ensure compliance with state mandated sizing and materials conditions requirements for the number of residents requested before a business license is issued.

b.

A state permit and county business license must be obtained and renewed annually for the operation of the home.

c.

An annual inspection by the county inspector shall be conducted at the time of the renewal of the business license to ensure continued compliance with state mandated capacity, material conditions, and safety requirements.

(b)

The following principal uses are permitted as special exceptions in C-1 districts:

(1)

None.

(c)

The following accessory uses are permitted in C-1 districts:

(1)

Those determined by the administrative officer to be customarily appurtenant to those uses permitted in this district.

(d)

The following accessory uses are permitted as special exceptions in C-1 districts:

(1)

None.

(e)

All accessory uses must meet the standards set forth in section 504(e).

(f)

All uses not permitted within C-1 districts by this section are specifically prohibited.

(Ord. No. 2010-16, 11-16-10; Res. No. 2012-08, 8-21-12)

In addition to the development standards contained in article 4 of these regulations, the following standards are required within C-1 districts:

(a)

Minimum floor area for buildings:

(1)

Commercial uses: Four hundred (400) square feet.

(2)

Other uses: No minimum requirement.

(b)

Minimum lot area:

(1)

Unsewered areas without public water: As specified by the Lamar County Health Department, but in no case less than eighty-seven thousand, one hundred twenty (87,120) square feet (two (2) acres); however, a lot of record lawfully existing at the time of passage of these regulations, and having an area of less than two (2) acres (nonconforming) may nevertheless be developed with a use which is permitted within a C-1 district if approved by the Lamar County Health Department.

(2)

Unsewered areas with public water: Forty-three thousand, five hundred sixty (43,560) square feet (one (1) acre); however, a lot of record lawfully existing at the time of passage of these regulations, and having an area of less than one (1) acre (nonconforming) may nevertheless be developed with a use which is permitted within a C-1 district.

(3)

Sewered areas with public water: No minimum requirement; a lot of record lawfully existing at the time of passage of these regulations (nonconforming) may be developed with a use which is permitted within a C-1 district.

(c)

Minimum lot width:

(1)

Unsewered areas: One hundred fifty (150) feet.

(2)

Sewered areas: One hundred (100) feet.

(d)

Minimum front yard:

(1)

Arterial streets/roads: One hundred (100) feet. The front of all buildings must be at least thirty-five (35) feet from the front property line.

(2)

Collector streets and other streets/roads: Eighty-five (85) feet. The front of all buildings must be at least thirty-five (35) feet from the property line.

(e)

Minimum side yard: Twenty (20) feet.

(f)

Minimum rear yard: Forty (40) feet.

(g)

Maximum lot coverage by building: Forty (40) percent.

(h)—(x)

Development standards common to most districts are listed under subsections 505(h)—(x).

(Ord. No. 2010-16, 11-16-10)