The intent of this article in establishing a downtown commerce district is in recognition of the existing downtown commercial development and the need for its future expansion, rehabilitation and redevelopment.

   It shall be unlawful to use or permit the use of any building or premises within the city and within the area one and one-half (1 1/2) miles beyond its corporate limits for any purpose other than as listed below. (1982 Code)

   A.    Commercial establishments including but not limited to the following:

      1.    Retail establishments such as grocery, hardware, drug, clothing and furniture stores; eating and drinking places; auto dealers; and automobile service stations.

      2.    Personal services such as laundry, barber, shoe repair shop and photography studio.

      3.    Professional services such as medical and dental clinic and attorneys' offices.

      4.    Repair services such as auto, jewelry and radio and television repair shops.

      5.    Entertainment and amusement services such as motion picture theatre and bowling alley.

      6.    Lodging services such as hotel and motel.

   B.    Tourist attractions such as historic structures and sites.

   C.    Public and semi-public buildings such as post office and city hall.

   D.    Private clubs.

   E.    Apartments, provided they are located above the first floor level.

   F.    Automobile parking lots.

   G.    Accessory uses incidental to the foregoing principal uses such as off-street parking and loading and unloading areas, signs, storage of merchandise, and wholesaling and manufacturing when incidental to a permitted use. (1982 Code)

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   None. (1982 Code)