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Maple Heights City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 1278

NC Neighborhood Commercial District

1278.01 PURPOSE

   It is the purpose of the NC Neighborhood Commercial District to permit and encourage the retention and establishment of small convenience goods and personal services located in close proximity to the residential areas which it is intended to serve. The location of the NC District and the nature of the limited commercial activity should be developed to avoid undue traffic congestion for the surrounding residential neighborhood areas.
(Ord. 2000-128. Passed 12-6-00.)

1278.02 PRINCIPALLY PERMITTED USES

   Principally permitted uses shall be as follows:
   A.   Automated Teller Machines (ATM's).
   B.   Bed and Breakfast Establishment.
   C.   Commercial Planned Developments
   D.   Mixed Use Planned Developments.
   E.   Dwellings Located Above Office or Commercial Uses.
   F.   Public Park or Recreation Area.
   G.   Public Recreation Facility (indoor or outdoor).
   H.   Public, Non-Profit or Private Cultural Facilities.
(Ord. 2000-128. Passed 12-6-00.)

1278.03 ACCESSORY PERMITTED USES

   Accessory permitted uses shall be as follows:
   A.   Child Day Care Center.
   B.   Attached or Detached Garage and Storage Structures.
   C.   Drive-in or Drive Through.
   D.   Fences and Walls.
   E.   Private Swimming Pools, Tennis Courts and Basketball Courts.
   F.   Satellite Dishes.
   G.   Signs.
   H.   Uses, buildings or structures customarily incidental to a principal permitted use or conditionally permitted use located on the same lot therewith.
(Ord. 2000-128. Passed 12-6-00.)

1278.04 CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES

   Conditionally permitted uses are as follows:
   A.   Assisted Living Facilities.
   B.   Automobile Repair and Service.
   C.   Automobile Service Stations.
   D.   Bar or Tavern.
   E.   Clubs.
   F.   Commercial Entertainment (indoors).
   G.   Convenience Store.
   H.   Day Care Center, Adult or Child.
   I.   Educational Institution.
   J.   Financial Institution.
   K.   Funeral Home.
   L.   Government Facilities, Offices and Services.
   M.   Hotel/Motel.
   N.   Medical Clinic.
   O.   Multi-Family Dwellings.
   P.   Office, Business or Professional.
   Q.   Personal Services.
   R.   Public Utilities.
   S.   Recording, Radio or Television Studios.
   T   Religious Places of Worship.
   U.   Restaurant.
   V.   Restaurant, Fast Food.
   W   Retail Business.
   X.   Senior Independent Living Facility.
   Y.   Veterinary Facility/Small Animal Clinic.
(Ord. 2000-128. Passed 12-6-00.)

1278.05 MINIMUM LOT AREA AND WIDTH

   There shall be no minimum lot area or width for properties in this district provided, however, that all other requirements of this district are met.
(Ord. 2000-128. Passed 12-6-00.)

1278.06 YARD SETBACKS

   The yard setback requirements for properties in this district shall be as follows:
   A.   The minimum front yard setback for uses in this district shall be 15 feet.
   B.   The minimum side yard setback for uses in this district shall be one-half (1/2) the building height each side or a minimum of 10 feet each side if adjoining a residential district.
   C.   The minimum rear yard setback for uses in this district shall be the height of the building or a minimum of 25 feet if adjoining a residential district.
(Ord. 2000-128. Passed 12-6-00.)

1278.07 HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS

   The maximum height requirements for buildings within this district are as follows:
   A.   Principally permitted uses shall not exceed a height of 35 feet.
   B.   Accessory permitted uses shall not exceed a height of 10 feet.
(Ord. 2000-128. Passed 12-6-00.)

1278.08 LAND USE INTENSITY

   The maximum lot coverage for properties in this district shall be as follows:
   A.   The main building and related accessory structures of all other uses shall not cover more than 30% of the lot.
   B.   In no case shall the impervious surface cover more than 70% of the lot.
(Ord. 2000-128. Passed 12-6-00; Ord. 2006-47. Passed 6-7-06.)

1278.09 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING

   Off-street parking and loading shall be required as specified in Chapter 1290, Off Street Parking and Loading.
(Ord. 2000-128. Passed 12-6-00.)