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Milton City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 17

29 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL NC DISTRICT

§ 17.29.005 Purpose.

The purpose of the neighborhood commercial district is to accommodate small-scale commercial and retail businesses that serve the surrounding neighborhood, in furtherance of the goals of the comprehensive plan. Buildings should be primarily commercial at street level, and may include some residential space within upper levels or on the back portion of the lot.
(Ord. 2105 § 2 (Exh. A), 2025)

§ 17.29.010 Authorized uses.

Uses authorized in the NC district are set forth in Chapter 17.14 MMC, subject to the off-street parking requirements and other general provisions and exceptions set forth in this code beginning with Chapter 17.44 MMC, and subject to the requirements set forth in Chapter 17.62 MMC, Site Plan Approval.
(Ord. 2105 § 2 (Exh. A), 2025)

§ 17.29.020 Uses requiring conditional use permit.

Uses permitted subject to the granting of a conditional use permit in the NC district are set forth in Chapter 17.14 MMC.
(Ord. 2105 § 2 (Exh. A), 2025)

§ 17.29.030 Accessory uses.

Accessory uses in the NC district are any uses customarily incidental to a permitted use when used in conjunction with a permitted use, or as specifically set forth in Chapter 17.14 MMC.
(Ord. 2105 § 2 (Exh. A), 2025)

§ 17.29.040 Bulk regulations.

A. 
All dimensional, density and bulk regulations are set forth in Chapters 17.15A, 17.15B and 17.15C MMC.
B. 
Residential uses shall be located behind (minimum 30 feet from the front lot line) or above commercial uses. Parcels with an existing residential dwelling may request a deviation from this requirement during site plan review for a nonresidential use.
C. 
A residential density increase of 50 percent is allowed on any lot for either of the following:
1. 
Construction of an adult retirement community; or
2. 
Residential development on upper floors of any building where the first floor is used primarily for mercantile or personal and professional service establishments; or
3. 
If residential units are added or constructed entirely within an existing building envelope.
(Ord. 2105 § 2 (Exh. A), 2025)