The commercial district as established in this article is intended to be that permitting retail as well as wholesale business activities, including certain small fabricating and manufacturing operations which require a central location and which can be serviced from major thoroughfares. The intent of this district is to permit those uses in areas designated on the comprehensive development plan, which can be integrated with nearby residential areas without adverse effects, and which will benefit by being near a labor supply and related retail activities. The permitted uses in this district are principally oriented to those having infrequent vehicular access and are not like those retail business activities in the local business or general business districts which generate considerable pedestrian traffic. As such, they are appropriately located along major thoroughfares.

(Ord. No. 2006-5, § 1, 10-24-06)

The following shall be uses permitted in a C-3 district:

1.

All permitted uses in a C-2 district, subject to regulations set forth in that district.

2.

Commercial planned unit developments in accordance with the provisions of article XVI.

3.

Wholesale stores, storage buildings, warehouses, distributing plants, freezers and lockers.

4.

Small fabrication and manufacturing shops, when employing not more than ten employees in the office and manufacturing operations, such as small tool and dye shops, dental, surgical and optical goods manufacturing; provided that there shall be no pressing or stamping operations.

5.

Truck sales.

6.

Machine sales.

7.

Manufactured home sales.

8.

Boat sales.

9.

Moving, transfer, and storage operations.

10.

Lumber, building material and hardware stores.

11.

Drive-in theater.

12.

Off-street/road parking and loading in accordance with article VI.

(Ord. No. 2006-5, § 1, 10-24-06)

The following shall be uses permitted in a C-3 district after special approval of the planning commission and county commission:

1.

Wrecked motor vehicle compound.

2.

Salvage yard, junkyard, used auto parts yard.

3.

Adult entertainment establishments as permitted by Colquitt County Ordinance.

4.

All billboards within Colquitt County shall be erected, constructed, and maintained in accordance with the Colquitt County Building Code and provisions found in Georgia Outdoor Advertising Act that is found under O.C.G.A. §§ 32-6-70 through 32-6-97. Only those signs that are permitted by these regulations shall be erected within the county.

(Ord. No. 2006-5, § 1, 10-24-06; Ord. No. 2008-2, Exh. A, 2-18-08; Ord. No. 2012-1, § 1 (Exh. A), 1-17-12)

Protective screening for C-3 districts adjacent to or near residential districts shall be in compliance with the regulations set forth in article IV.

(Ord. No. 2006-5, § 1, 10-24-06)

The following design standards shall apply to a C-3 district:

1.

Minimum lot width: 60 feet.

2.

Minimum yard setbacks:

a.

Front: 20 feet.

b.

Rear: 15 feet.

c.

Side: Ten feet.

Side yard restrictions may be waived to allow for party wall construction subject to approval of the planning commission and county commission, providing that a platted alley adjoins the rear of the property and provided that continuous building development shall not exceed 500 feet.

(Ord. No. 2006-5, § 1, 10-24-06)