North Manchester City Zoning Code
“CBD” CENTRAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT
§ 156.250 PURPOSE.
The intent of this district is to provide a centrally located and readily accessible high density area which offers a wide variety of retail, service, financial, entertainment, residential and governmental uses. A broad range of uses is permitted to reflect downtown’s role as a commercial, cultural and government center. Development is intended to be intense with maximum lot coverage, increased building scale and height density, and buildings placed close together. Development is intended to be pedestrian oriented with a strong emphasis on a safe and attractive streetscape.
(Ord. passed 9-26-2006)
§ 156.251 PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USES.
The following uses are permitted as of right in the “CBD” Central Business District:
Residential Uses | Public and Semi-Public Uses | Non-Residential Uses |
Residential Uses | Public and Semi-Public Uses | Non-Residential Uses |
• Residential dwellings when located on the second or higher floors of a building | • Public buildings and services | • Bar or tavern |
• Commercial entertainment; excluding sexually oriented businesses | ||
• Financial institution | ||
• Office, professional | ||
• Office, medical or dental | ||
• Personal service | ||
• Professional service | ||
• Restaurant; excluding drive through | ||
• Retail sales | ||
(Ord. passed 9-26-2006)
§ 156.252 ACCESSORY PERMITTED USES.
The following uses are permitted as accessory uses in the “CBD” Central Business District:
(A) Buildings or structures incidental to a permitted use;
(B) Home occupations, pursuant to § 156.362 of this chapter; and
(Ord. passed 9-26-2006)
§ 156.253 SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES.
The following uses are permitted as special exception uses in the “CBD” Central Business District:
Residential Uses | Public and Semi-Public Uses | Non-Residential Uses |
• Bed and breakfast | • Essential services | • Auditorium |
• Multi-family dwelling | • Club or lodge | |
• Hotel/motel | ||
• Multi-tenant building | ||
• Private or public parking area | ||
• Restaurant; fast food |
(Ord. passed 9-26-2006)
§ 156.254 LOT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
The following development standards shall apply to lots located within the “CBD” Central Business District:
Minimum lot area | None |
Maximum impervious surface coverage | 100% |
Minimum lot width at building line | None |
Minimum front yard setback | None, however in no case shall the building be setback greater than 15 feet from the right-of-way |
Minimum side yard setback | None |
10 feet principal and accessory use when abutting a residential district | |
Minimum rear yard setback | None for principal and accessory uses |
25 feet principal and accessory use when abutting a residential district | |
Maximum building height | 40 feet principal use |
15 feet accessory use | |
(Ord. passed 9-26-2006)