Except as otherwise provided in this title, no main building or premises in a C-2 commercial district shall be erected, altered, used, arranged or designed to be used, in whole or in part, for uses other than set forth in this chapter unless they comply with all the provisions set forth in this chapter. (Ord. 1204, 2002: prior code § 11-9-1)

Permitted uses in the C-2 commercial district are as follows:

   Animal hospitals.

   Armories.

   Assembly halls.

   Auto Parts Store.

   Bakeries.

   Equipment Rentals.

   Laundries and dry cleaning establishments.

   Light manufacturing, which is not dangerous or offensive on account of dust, gas, smoke or noise, in cases where the major portion of the produce is not sold on the premises to the ultimate consumer.

   Lodge halls.

   Municipal facilities/government facilities.

   Other uses deemed similar by the City maybe allowed.

   Public transportation depots.

   Service Station.

   Sports facilities.

   Storage Unit Rentals.

   Wholesale commercial business, other than manufacturing or processing. (Ord. 1532, 2023: Ord. 1204, 2002: Ord. 1066 § 1, 1993: prior code § 11-9-1(A))

The following uses may be permitted by the planning and zoning commission after public notice has been given in accordance with Idaho Code section 67-6509 and a public hearing is held. The planning and zoning commission may require appropriate safeguards and special conditions as said commission deems necessary. Such uses and buildings must be appropriately located and designed to meet a community need without adversely affecting the neighborhood.

Drinking establishments that serve beer, wine or liquor for on site consumption. Provided, however, in the event a drinking establishment license is being transferred to a new owner within ninety (90) days from the date the current owner ceases doing business, a conditional use permit will not be required. If there is any change in the use, including, but not limited to, increased hours of operation, size, capacity, type of drinking establishment, or entertainment then the transfer shall be subject to receiving a new conditional use permit.

Fuel yards.

Manufactured home parks.

Residential uses; any permitted residential use shall meet the residential standards as specified in the B residential zone regulations. (Ord. 1425, 2017)

   A.   Setback Required When: No setback shall be required except where buildings are constructed adjacent to a street of less than sixty feet (60') in width, in which case buildings shall be constructed no closer than forty feet (40') from the centerline of the street. Landscaping shall cover five percent (5%) of the lot or ten feet (10') deep along any street frontage, whichever is less. Delivery service areas of twenty feet (20') in width in the rear or side may be required.

   B.   Minimum Lot Size: There shall be no minimum lot size in the C-2 commercial district. (Ord. 1204, 2002: Ord. 1066 § 1, 1993: prior code § 11-9-1(B))

   A.   No window or door while in an open position or during opening shall project into any street or alley.

   B.   For each six thousand (6,000) square feet of floor space, two (2) off street loading zones of at least three hundred fifty (350) square feet each shall be provided on the property. In addition, for each ten thousand (10,000) square feet of open shed or yard used for storage, one loading zone of at least three hundred fifty (350) square feet shall be provided on the property. All other parking requirements are addressed in chapter 17.72 of this title.

   C.   Location and size of curb cuts and driveways shall be approved by the city council; provided, however, that any curb cut or driveway greater than twelve feet (12') in width will be permitted only if public parking space is provided within three hundred feet (300') equal to the number of parking spaces removed from public use by such curb cut or driveway.

   D.   All uses permitted in C commercial districts shall be allowed in C-2 commercial districts; provided, however, that C-2 commercial districts shall be primarily for the purposes of commerce or industry.

   E.   No new structure shall occupy more than eighty percent (80%) of the total lot size. (Ord. 1423, 2017)

Whenever a preexisting structure is enlarged by three hundred ninety nine (399) square feet or more, or by fifty percent (50%) or more in the number of housing units, seating capacity or otherwise, said building or structure shall comply with the definition of "landscaping" in section 17.08.010 of this title. (Ord. 1204, 2002)

The off street parking requirements for the C-2 commercial districts are referred to in chapter 17.72 of this title. (Ord. 1204, 2002)