1.

Uses Permitted. See Table 5-1 Use Regulations, Nonresidential Districts

2.

Development Criteria. See Table 5-2 Area and Dimensional Regulations, Nonresidential Districts.

3.

Parking, Loading and Unloading Regulations. See Article 8 Parking.

4.

Sign Regulations. See Article 9 Signs.

5.

Landscaping, Screening and Buffers. See Article 10 Landscaping.

1.

Purpose. The purpose of this District to provide for the establishment and development of large scale shopping centers and malls which are designed to serve a citywide, area-wide, or regional market. Development in the ASC District is primarily intended to be situated in close proximity to major thoroughfares of the city.

A minimum of 10 acres is required to establish an ASC District.

2.

Uses Permitted. See Table 5-1 Use Regulations, Nonresidential Districts and the following limitations:

a)

Minor vehicle repair. All parts storage, repair and related functions must be conducted entirely within an enclosed building.

b)

Multifamily dwellings are permitted only in the upper floors of a building, in which the ground floor is designed and intended for and occupied by a commercial use.

c)

New single-family detached dwellings are prohibited; however, existing single-family detached dwellings may be replaced, repaired, or restored in accordance with §3.13.5 Major Nonconformities.

d)

In no case are the following uses permitted: parking or occupancy of manufactured homes for any purpose; any "special hazardous" uses as defined by the City Building Code.

3.

Development Criteria. See Table 5-2 Area and Dimensional Regulations, Nonresidential Districts.

a)

A clearly defined and delineated pedestrian system must be provided for circulation between functions, and between parking areas and store entrances.

1.

Purpose. The purpose of this District is to provide and preserve land for general retail sales, personal and professional services, and other compatible businesses. The district regulations are designed to protect surrounding residential uses by requiring certain minimum yard and area standards.

A minimum of 10 acres is required to establish a GB District.

2.

Uses Permitted. See Table 5-1 Use Regulations, Nonresidential Districts and the following limitations:

a)

Multifamily dwellings are permitted only in the upper floors of a building, in which the ground floor is designed and intended for and occupied by a commercial use.

b)

New single-family detached dwellings are prohibited; however, existing single-family detached dwellings may be replaced, repaired, or restored in accordance with §3.13.5 Major Nonconformities.

c)

In no case are the following uses be permitted: parking or occupancy of manufactured homes for any purpose; any "special hazardous" uses as defined by the City Building Code.

3.

Development Criteria. See Table 5-2 Area and Dimensional Regulations, Nonresidential Districts.

1.

Purpose. The purpose of this District is to provide for the continued use and reinvestment in land and buildings in historic Downtown Oxford. Permitted uses include retail sales, personal and professional services, entertainment, and public services and facilities. The use of upper floors for residential use is also encouraged. The district regulations are designed to preserve Downtown Oxford's traditional, compact and pedestrian-oriented development pattern.

2.

Uses Permitted. See Table 5-1 Use Regulations, Nonresidential Districts and the following limitations:

a)

Minor vehicle repair. All parts storage, repair and related functions must be conducted entirely within an enclosed building.

b)

Multifamily dwellings are permitted only in the upper floors of a building, in which the ground floor is designed and intended for and occupied by a commercial use.

c)

New single-family detached dwellings are prohibited; however, existing single-family detached dwellings may be replaced, repaired, or restored in accordance with §3.13.5 Major Nonconformities.

d)

In no case are the following uses be permitted: parking or occupancy of manufactured homes for any purpose; any "special hazardous" uses as defined by the Southern Standard Building Code.

3.

Development Criteria. See Table 5-2 Area and Dimensional Regulations, Nonresidential Districts.

4.

Pedestrian Circulation. It is the intent of this Subsection to provide for the unobstructed and continuous movement of pedestrian traffic within the district. No use permitted under this district may cause the destruction or obstruction of any existing sidewalk system or the removal of trees and shrubs from any city right-of-way. Buildings must be designed to provide for pedestrian access from existing sidewalks and from off-street parking areas within the district. Pedestrian bridges over public rights-of-way are permitted only upon approval of the Council.

(Ord. No. 2022-22, § 1, 5-10-2022)

1.

Purpose. The purpose of this District is to provide and preserve land for retail sales, personal and professional services, and other compatible businesses in locations convenient to and to a limited scale and intensity to assure compatibility with adjacent neighborhoods.

A minimum of three acres is required to establish an NSC District.

2.

Uses Permitted. See Table 5-1 Use Regulations, Nonresidential Districts and the following limitations:

a)

Minor vehicle repair. All parts storage, repair and related functions must be conducted entirely within an enclosed building.

b)

Multifamily dwellings are permitted only in the upper floors of a building, in which the ground floor is designed and intended for and occupied by a commercial use.

c)

New single-family detached dwellings are prohibited; however, existing single-family detached dwellings may be replaced, repaired, or restored in accordance with §3.13.5 Major Nonconformities.

d)

In no case are the following uses be permitted: parking or occupancy of manufactured homes for any purpose; any "special hazardous" uses as defined by the Southern Standard Building Code.

3.

Pedestrian Circulation. It is the intent of this Subsection to provide for the unobstructed and continuous movement of pedestrian traffic within the district. No use permitted under this district may cause the destruction or obstruction of any existing sideway system, or the removal of trees and shrubs from any city right-of-way. Buildings must be designed to provide for pedestrian access from existing sidewalks and from off-street parking areas with clearly designated pedestrian lanes.

1.

Purpose. The purpose of this District is to provide for and protect uses that are institutional in nature, while assuring compatibility with development in adjoining districts.

2.

Uses Permitted. See Table 5-1 Use Regulations, Nonresidential Districts.

1.

Purpose. The purpose of this District is to provide for light manufacturing, processing, assembly, warehousing, wholesaling and related activities. M-1 Districts are intended to have convenient access to arterial roadways and/or railroads. To minimize adverse impacts on surrounding non-industrial properties due to noise, vibration, heat, waste, dust, odor or glare, M-1 Districts are to be located and developments designed so that they are separated from less intensive land uses.

2.

Uses Permitted. See Table 5-1 Use Regulations, Nonresidential Districts and the following limitations:

In no case are the following uses be permitted: slaughter house, stockyard; bag cleaning; central mixing plant for cement, mortar, plaster or paving materials; curing; tanning or storage of hides; distillation of bones; coal, tar or wood; fat rendering; forge plant; manufacture of acetylene, acid; alcohol, ammonia, bleaching powder, brick pottery, terra cotta or rile, concrete blocks; disinfectants, dyestuffs, fertilizers, paint, turpentine, varnish, soap and tar products, wool pulling or scouring; junk yards and/or wrecking establishments; cotton waste reclaiming; and similar types of plants or operations.

1.

Purpose. The purpose of this District is to provide for general manufacturing and other industrial uses that due to noise, vibration, heat, waste, dust, odor or glare may pose more adverse impacts on neighboring properties than may be permitted in the M-1 District. M-2 Districts are intended to have convenient access to arterial roadways and/or railroads. To minimize adverse impacts on surrounding non-industrial properties, M-2 Districts are to be located and developments designed so that they are separated from less intensive land uses.

2.

Uses Permitted. See Table 5-1 Use Regulations, Nonresidential Districts.

(Ord. No. 2022-22, § 1, 5-10-2022)