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New Castle City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 17

68 - COMMERCIAL TRANSITIONAL DISTRICT

17.68.010 - Generally.

The commercial transitional (CT) zone district shall be governed in conformity with the following regulations.

(Prior code § 13-04-140 (part))

17.68.020 - Purpose.

The purpose of the CT district is to allow limited commercial uses with a moderate impact that can provide a transition between residential areas and more intense commercial development (see performance standards).

(Prior code § 13-04-140(A))

17.68.030 - Uses by right.

Uses permitted by right in CT districts shall be as follows:

A.

Residential on second story or above;

B.

Single-family residential;

C.

Home occupation;

D.

Domestic animals;

E.

Underground utility lines;

F.

Parks/open space;

G.

Accessory uses;

H.

Overhead utilities.

I.

Family child care home;

(Prior code § 13-04-140(B))

(Ord. No. TC 2022-1, § 2, 1-18-2022)

17.68.040 - Conditional uses.

Conditional uses permitted in CT districts shall be as follows:

A.

Two-family residential;

B.

Multiple family residential;

C.

Churches/religious institutions;

D.

Substations;

E.

Room boarding;

F.

PUD;

G.

Schools;

H.

Museums;

I.

Public institutions;

J.

Retail and wholesale businesses;

K.

Eating and drinking establishments;

L.

Offices;

M.

Banks;

N.

Personal, social or professional services;

O.

Funeral homes;

P.

Limited industrial uses;

Q.

Municipal facilities;

R.

Fire station;

S.

Wholesaling or manufacturing industries;

T.

Businesses of a retail or service nature;

U.

Outdoor storage;

V.

Day nurseries or child care centers;

W.

Parking lots;

X.

Personal service outlets;

Y.

Pharmacies;

Z.

Nonprofit clubs;

AA.

Community centers;

BB.

Health care facilities;

CC.

Multiple dwelling units;

DD.

Police stations;

EE.

Community service agencies;

FF.

Hotels, motels and lodges.

(Prior code § 13-04-140(C))

17.68.050 - Floor area.

Minimum floor area shall be as follows:

A.

Single-family residential uses: eight hundred (800) square feet;

B.

Other uses by right: no minimum requirements;

C.

Conditional uses: four hundred (400) square feet, unless otherwise specified by the town council.

(Prior code § 13-04-140(D))

17.68.060 - Lot area.

Minimum lot area shall be as follows:

A.

Two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet for commercial uses;

B.

Five thousand (5,000) square feet for residential uses;

C.

Conditional uses: there shall be no minimum, unless otherwise specified by the town council.

(Prior code § 13-04-140(E))

17.68.070 - Setback requirements.

Minimum setback from property lines shall be as follows:

A.

Principal and accessory structures: ten (10) feet front and rear, eight feet side;

B.

Conditional uses: ten (10) feet, unless otherwise specified by the town council.

(Prior code § 13-04-140(F))

17.68.080 - Building height.

Maximum building height shall be thirty (30) feet, allowing no more than two stories, excluding the basement.

(Prior code § 13-04-140(G))

17.68.090 - Residential density.

Maximum residential density shall be one dwelling unit per three thousand seven hundred fifty (3,750) square feet of land area for two-family units, and five thousand (5,000) square feet of land area for single-family units.

(Prior code § 13-04-140(H))