1.   Statement of Intent. The C-2 Highway Commercial District is intended to accommodate uses which ordinarily serve the traveling public and commercial uses which generally require substantial land area and access to a major traffic artery. No structures shall be constructed or placed within the 25-foot setback on a street side. This does not include usual steps.

 

   3.   Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures.

      A.   Uses and structures clearly incidental and necessary to the permitted principal uses or structures of this district.

      B.   Accessory uses and structures applicable to any existing residence in such district providing compliance with all residential requirements.

      C.   Storage warehouses used in conjunction with the permitted principal uses or structures of this district.

      D.   Temporary structures and equipment used in conjunction with construction work, provided that such structures and equipment are removed promptly upon completion of the construction work.

      E.   Structures attached to the principal structure shall be considered part of the principal structure and shall conform to the same front, side, and rear setback yard regulations.

      F.   Accessory structures shall have the same setback requirements as the principal structure.

   4.   Special Exception Uses and Structures. Subject to Section 165.13(5) and other requirements contained herein, the Board of Adjustment may permit the following:

      A.   Anything permitted in an R-1 District provided that all requirements are in compliance with an R-1 District.

      B.   With the exception of churches, anything permitted in an R-2 District provided that all requirements are in compliance with an R-2 District.

      C.   Multi-family dwellings or apartments.

      D.   Wholesale business.

      E.   Height limitations greater than 35 feet. Any structure higher than 35 feet shall require their own fire protection system in accordance with State Fire Marshal recommendations.

      F.   Drive-through establishments.

 

   6.   Special Requirements.

      A.   The C-2 District shall observe the fencing and shrubbery requirements as prescribed in Section 165.26.

      B.   No merchandise display or exterior storage shall be provided in any required front yard or in the first 10 feet inside the property line of any required side or rear yard, where adjacent to any residence or “R” District.

      C.   Overhead or area light fixtures shall be located and focused so as to avoid casting direct light upon any adjacent residential property, or interfere with a traveled portion of a public street.

      D.   All unsurfaced yard areas shall be covered with a suitable, well-maintained, perennial ground cover, and landscape plantings.

      E.   Any structure not placed on a permanent foundation shall be anchored in a permanent location and comply with setback requirements.

      F.   Galvanized metal is not a permissible building material.