The following provisions are of general application in all commercial districts:

   A.   Application Of SIC Codes To Determine Particular Commercial District Designations: To the extent a particular commercial use is not specifically allocated to a district in section 10-9-1 of this title, the zoning administrator may make a determination into which district it properly belongs by referring to the SIC codes on file in the county planning office and incorporated herein by reference, and include said commercial use in the district in which other similar sub-uses under the same SIC code are included in section 10-9-1 of this title.

   B.   Additional Regulations: In addition to the regulations, restrictions and performance standards applicable to any commercial use under this title, said use shall also comply with any county, state or federal health, environmental or operational regulations peculiar to the business, and the owner and/or operator shall operate at all times to eliminate or minimize gas or other noxious fumes, odors, dust, smoke, noise, vibration, waste materials, explosion and fire hazards, and other similar hazards or nuisances, and the initial permits and the continued operation of the use shall be contingent upon such compliance.

   C.   Rezoning: The impact of any commercial rezoning request shall be evaluated taking into consideration the economic viability of existing commercial areas in the immediate area and the effect such rezoning will have on promoting the expansion, retention and upgrading of neighborhood office, retail and community service uses.

   D.   Performance Standards: Sections 10-15-1, "Exterior Lighting"; 10-15-2, "Vibration"; 10-15-3, "Noise"; 10-15-4, "Air Pollution"; 10-15-5, "Odor"; 10-15-6, "Electromagnetic Radiation"; 10-15-7, "Glare And Heat"; 10-15-8, "Fire And Explosion"; 10-15-9, "Toxic Or Noxious Material"; 10-15-10, "Waste Material"; 10-15-11, "Exterior Construction Material"; 10-15-12, "Hazardous Materials"; 10-15-14, "Signal Receiving Antennas (Satellite Dishes)"; 10-15-15, "Wind Energy Systems"; 10-15-18, "Communication Towers"; 10-15-19, "Recycling" of this title.

   E.   Other Restrictions: Chapters 12, "Signs"; 13, "Landscaping"; 14, "Fencing" of this title shall apply to all commercial uses. (Ord. 06-05-002, 6-21-2005; amd. Ord. 2025-05-006, 5-22-2025)

The regulations set forth in this article, or set forth elsewhere in this title, when referred to in this article, are the regulations in the neighborhood office and business district. (Ord. 06-05-002, 6-21-2005; amd. Ord. 2025-05-006, 5-22-2025)

Residential, professional office, indoor commercial, institutional, office, neighborhood and personal service uses supporting residential, commercial and institutional uses, preserving a residential character through building scale, appearance, landscaping and limited signage as provided under C-1 in the table in section 10-9-1 of this title, along with special uses set forth thereon. (Ord. 06-05-002, 6-21-2005; amd. Ord. 2025-05-006, 5-22-2025)

In addition to the principal uses set out above, a lot or structures thereon may be used for the accessory uses set out under C-1 in the table in section 10-9-2 of this title. (Ord. 06-05-002, 6-21-2005; amd. Ord. 2025-05-006, 5-22-2025)

As provided in section 10-9-3 of this title. (Ord. 06-05-002, 6-21-2005; amd. Ord. 2025-05-006, 5-22-2025)

As provided in chapter 11 of this title. (Ord. 06-05-002, 6-21-2005; amd. Ord. 2025-05-006, 5-22-2025)

The following restrictions shall apply to principal uses, special uses and accessory uses where applicable:

   A.   No more than one dwelling shall be allowed on a C-1 lot and no dwellings or boarding units may be located on the same floor as a commercial use.

   B.   Access to streets shall be limited to no more than one entrance and one exit on each adjoining street with each entrance and exit not to exceed twenty six feet (26') in width.

   C.   Indoor commercial uses shall be limited to the ground floor of commercial buildings. (Ord. 06-05-002, 6-21-2005; amd. Ord. 2025-05-006, 5-22-2025)

The regulations set forth in this article, or set forth elsewhere in this title, when referred to in this article, are the regulations in the planned office and business district. (Ord. 06-05-002, 6-21-2005; amd. Ord. 2025-05-006, 5-22-2-2025)

Indoor commercial, high quality office, institutional and office support land uses with generous landscaping and limited signage as provided under C-2 in the table in section 10-9-1 of this title, along with special uses set forth thereon. (Ord. 06-05-002, 6-21-2005; amd. Ord. 2025-05-006, 5-22-2-2025)

In addition to the uses set out above, a lot or structures thereon may be used for the accessory uses set out under C-2 in the table in section 10-9-2 of this title. (Ord. 06-05-002, 6-21-2005; amd. Ord. 2025-05-006, 5-22-2-2025)

As provided in section 10-9-3 of this title. (Ord. 06-05-002, 6-21-2005; amd. Ord. 2025-05-006, 5-22-2-2025)

As provided in chapter 11 of this title. (Ord. 06-05-002, 6-21-2005; amd. Ord. 2025-05-006, 5-22-2-2025)

The following restrictions shall apply to principal uses, special uses and accessory uses where applicable:

   A.   Any industrial or storage use shall be incidental to the principal use of any buildings or premises.

   B.   Access to streets shall be limited to one entrance and one exit to each adjoining street with each entrance and exit not to exceed twenty six feet (26') in width.

   C.   Retail trade uses shall be limited to the ground floor of commercial buildings. (Ord. 06-05-002, 6-21-2005; amd. Ord. 2025-05-006, 5-22-2-2025)

The regulations set forth in this article, or set forth elsewhere in this title, when referred to in this article, are the regulations for the general business district. (Ord. 06-05-002, 6-21-2005; amd. Ord. 2025-05-006, 5-22-2025)

Indoor commercial, office and institutional, and controlled outdoor display, land uses with moderate landscaping and signage requirements as provided under C-3 in the table in section 10-9-1 of this title, along with special uses set forth thereon. (Ord. 06-05-002, 6-21-2005; amd. Ord. 2025-05-006, 5-22-2025)

In addition to the uses set out above, a lot or structures thereon may be used for the accessory uses set out under C-3 in the table in section 10-9-2 of this title. (Ord. 06-05-002, 6-21-2005; amd. Ord. 2025-05-006, 5-22-2025)

As provided in section 10-9-3 of this title. (Ord. 06-05-002, 6-21-2005; amd. Ord. 2025-05-006, 5-22-2025)

As provided in chapter 11 of this title. (Ord. 06-05-002, 6-21-2005; amd. Ord. 2025-05-006, 5-22-2025)