Norwalk City Zoning Code

The regulations set forth in this section or elsewhere in this ordinance which are applicable, shall apply in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District.

   1.   Statement of Intent. The C-1 District is intended to provide commercial and retail uses to serve the most immediate shopping needs of the nearby residents and employment within a neighborhood with a trade area radius of approximately one (1) mile depending on the density of the residential and employment population of the neighborhood.

   2.   Principal Permitted Uses. Only the use of structures or land listed in this section shall be permitted in the C-1 District.

      A.   Any principal permitted use in the C-O Zoning District, provided such use shall comply with the minimum requirements of the C-1 Zoning District.

      B.   The following neighborhood retail commercial and service establishments and uses:

         Apparel (specialty) shops

         Bakeries (retail), including baking for sale on premises

         Beauty shops and barber shops, but not including schools

         Book stores and stationery stores

         Camera and photographic supply stores, including photo finishing services for the general public

         Candy, nut, and confectionery stores

         Coffee shops

         Coin operated laundries and dry cleaning establishment using nonflammable solvents

         Convenience store; provided fuel sales facilities have a minimum separation of one thousand (1,000) feet between similar businesses with fuel sales and there is no vehicle washing or repair on site

         Dairy product and ice cream stores and parlors; retail over-the counter sales only

         Drug stores

         Florists, including potted house plants

         Gift, novelty, and souvenir shops

         Hobby and game shops

         Home accessories, such as glassware and linens

         Home video equipment and movie rentals

         Jewelry stores

         Liquor stores

         Meat and seafood specialty shops

         News dealers and newsstands

         Optical goods and hearing aids

         Restaurants and cafes, provided there is no drive-through or drive-in facility

         Retail coin, philatelist, and autograph shops

         Sewing, needlework, and piece goods stores

         Shoe repair shop, shoe shining

         Tobacco stores

         Tailor shops, including clothing alteration and repair shops

         Watch, clock and jewelry repair

         Any use which is found by the Zoning Administrator to be similar to one of the above named uses, and in his/her opinion, conforms to the intent of this section.

   3.   Permitted Accessory Uses. The following uses may exist as part of, or in accessory to the principal permitted uses:

      A.   Any accessory use permitted in the C-O Zoning District providing such use shall comply with the minimum requirements of the C-2 Zoning District.

      B.   The display of merchandise outside the building may be permitted when specifically approved by the City Council.

   4.   Maximum Height Regulations. No principal building shall exceed fifty (50) feet in height. No accessory structure shall exceed fifteen (15) feet in height, unless a greater height is permitted for a special use.

   5.   Bulk Regulations. The following minimum bulk requirements shall be observed in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District:

 

 

   6.   Open Space and Landscaping Requirements. See Chapter 175D.

   7.   Off-Street Parking and Loading. See Chapter 175E.

   8.   Buffer Requirements. See Chapter 175F.

   9.   Architectural Standards. See Chapter 175G.

   10.   Sign Regulations. See Chapter 175H.

   11.   Site Plan Requirements. See Chapter 175I.