Within the NC-1 zone the location and use of buildings, structures and land are regulated and restricted as set forth in this chapter. (Ord. 2002-05, 3-20-2002)

The purpose of the NC-1 zone is to create a mixture of light commercial activities and residential uses. All project approvals shall be compatible with adjacent residential uses. The zone is characterized by clean, well lighted streets and pedestrianways, with ample off street parking for the convenience and safety of the public. Generally, all commercial activities should be confined within approved on site structures. Representative uses in this zone include, but are not limited to, bakeries, beauty and barber shops, small professional offices, single-family dwellings, electrical appliance repair, and the like. (Ord. 2002-05, 3-20-2002)

There are no permitted uses for the NC-1 neighborhood commercial zone. (Ord. 2002-05, 3-20-2002)

All uses shall be conditional uses and must be compatible with the general characteristics of the NC-1 zone. Examples are as noted, but not limited to, the following:

Bakeries.

Beauty and barber shops.

Bed and breakfast.

Book, stationery, and office supply stores.

Camera and photographic supply stores.

Computer goods and services.

Electrical appliance repair (light).

Florist shops.

Gift stores, craft stores, or antique stores.

Photocopy centers.

Professional offices.

Restaurants (no drive-through).

Shoe repair.

Uses will be strictly prohibited next to a residential zone that involve open storage of merchandise or equipment, trade or industry that is offensive by reason of the emission of odor, smoke, gas, vibration or noise, obstructive lighting or uses which generate significantly more traffic than adjacent residential uses. The business shall not be open to the public before six o'clock (6:00) A.M or after ten o'clock (10:00) P.M.

The planning commission may impose conditions that may mitigate concerns of adjacent residents. (Ord. 2002-05, 3-20-2002)

   A.   The business owner/manager may be allowed to reside in the structure if the structure meets the definition of a dwelling unit and is located on a lot at least one acre in size. (Ord. 2002-05, 3-20-2002)

   B.   Single-family dwellings (lot size and density shall conform to the nearest residential zone), and accessory buildings subject to the requirements of section 18.26.020 of this title. (Ord. 2014-02, 1-7-2014, eff. 2-2-2014)

   A.   The structures in the NC-1 Zone must be placed on approved building lots. Each lot must contain a minimum of one hundred twenty feet (120') of frontage, upon a publicly maintained street, and a minimum of eighteen thousand (18,000) square feet.

   B.   All projects shall comply with the provisions of chapter 18.92, "Commercial Design Standards", of this title which is on file in the City. (Ord. 2017-01, 4-19-2017, eff. 5-12-2017)

   C.   In order to accomplish the intention of the NC-1 Zone, structures in the NC-1 Zone may not have a footprint which exceeds thirty percent (30%) of the lot size.

   D.   All approved projects shall meet any other requirements and restrictions relevant to the NC-1 Zone found in chapter 18.26 of this title. (Ord. 2002-05, 3-20-2002)

   A.   Signs: All signs erected in the NC-1 Zone shall be in conformance with the sign provisions of chapter 18.86 of this title.

   B.   Uses Within Buildings: All uses established in the NC-1 Zone, including storage, shall be conducted entirely within a fully enclosed building. (Ord. 2002-05, 3-20-2002)

   C.   Walls, Fences And Screening:

      1.   No wall, fence or opaque hedge or screening material higher than thirty six inches (36") shall be maintained within a required front yard in an NC-1 Zone.

      2.   A decorative masonry wall at least six feet (6') in height shall be erected along all property lines which lie immediately adjacent to any residential zone, except that alternative screening may be used, if jointly agreed to in writing by surrounding property owners which may include a landscape hedge of six feet (6') at a two (2) year maturity, wood fence or a combination of landscaping with chainlink with or without slats. In the case where there is mutual agreement by adjoining property owners and approved by the Planning Commission or its designee, this requirement may be waived.

      3.   All mechanical equipment (i.e., air conditioners, fans, pumps, etc.) shall be located within, or on the side of the building, or on the roof with parapet walls. Any mechanical equipment located on the outside of the building within twenty five feet (25') of the nearest residential use/dwelling must have a visual/noise barrier (masonry wall or landscaping) that completely surrounds the equipment and extends at least one foot (1') above the equipment, with the exception that any equipment located outside of the building must have the aforementioned visual noise barrier regardless of its distance from a residential use. (Ord. 2002-05, 3-20-2002; amd. Ord. 2017-01, 4-19-2017, eff. 5-12-2017)

Temporary structures are not permitted, except if they are bonded for removal and removed within one (1) year's time, as currently allowed by this Code. (Ord. 2002-05, 3-20-2002)