The B-1 business district provides primarily for retail shopping and personal services uses to be developed either as a unit or in individual parcels to serve the needs of nearby residential neighborhoods. The range, size, hours of operation, lighting, signs and other developmental aspects of permitted uses may be limited in order to enhance the general character of the B-1 district and its compatibility with its residential surroundings.

(Ord. of 11-12-1992(1), § 12-111)

A building or land in the B-1 district shall be used for one or more of the following uses:

(1)

Apartments as ancillary uses on the second floor of structures designed for other commercial uses.

(2)

Banks, drive-in or otherwise, so long as driveway space shall be provided off the street for all vehicles waiting for drive-in service.

(3)

Bakeries.

(4)

Barbershops or beauty parlors.

(5)

Catering or delicatessen businesses.

(6)

Dry cleaning or pressing pickup stations or shops.

(7)

Florists' shops.

(8)

Laundromats or self-service dry cleaning establishments.

(9)

Nursery schools, child care centers and kindergartens.

(10)

Offices, general business or professional.

(11)

Pet shops or dog beauty parlors, provided that any workrooms, cages or pens be maintained within a completely enclosed, soundproof building.

(12)

Public uses (including post offices), utility company offices and libraries.

(13)

Private clubs, lodges or meeting halls.

(14)

Restaurants.

(15)

Shoe repair shops.

(16)

Service stations (with major repairs under cover).

(17)

Shops for the sale, service or repair of home appliances, office machines, electrical, television and radio equipment.

(18)

Stores or shops for the conduct of retail business, including the sale of accessories, antiques, appliances, beverages, carpets, clothing, drugs, fabrics, food, furniture, garden supplies, groceries, hardware, hobby supplies, saddlery supplies, office supplies, paint, sporting goods, stationery and similar stores, but not including adult bookstores or adult minimotion picture theaters.

(19)

Studios for artists, photographers, teachers, sculptors or musicians.

(Ord. of 11-12-1992(1), § 12-112)

(a)

Before a building permit shall be issued or construction commenced on any permitted use in this B-1 district, or a permit issued for a new use, the plans in sufficient detail to show the operations and processes, shall be submitted to the planning commission for study up to 30 days. The planning commission shall refer these plans and its recommendations to the council for consideration at its next regularly scheduled meeting. Modification of the plans may be required.

(b)

Landscaping may be required by the planning commission on any commercial project in the B-1 district. Such landscaping must take into account the need for a reduction of reflective areas and traffic hazards.

(c)

Sufficient area in the B-1 district shall be provided:

(1)

To adequately screen permitted uses from any adjacent business and residential district; and

(2)

For off-street parking of vehicles incidental to the business, its employees and clients.

(d)

The council shall act on any application received within 30 days after receiving the application. If formal notice in writing is given to the applicant, the time for action may be extended for a 30-day period. Failure on the part of the council to act on the application within the established time limit shall be deemed to constitute approval of the application.

(e)

All applications and permits for a change of use of the property and zoning for new construction shall expire after six months from date of issuance of the permit or approval of the application, if substantial construction has not commenced.

(Ord. of 11-12-1992(1), § 12-113)

(a)

Front. Structures in the B-1 district may be located up to the property line.

(b)

Side. Side setback in the B-1 district shall have the same regulations as front setback.

(c)

Rear. The minimum area of five feet by eight feet shall be provided for garbage containers in the B-1 district.

(Ord. of 11-12-1992(1), § 12-114)