Rock Island County Unincorporated
City Zoning Code

   (A)   The Community Commercial District is intended to provide for major businesses which serve a significant segment of the population. The District may provide for a variety of retail goods and services, along with large traffic generators requiring access from major thoroughfares and a reliance on motor vehicle-oriented trade.

   (B)   The District is dominated by uses with indoor operations, although some may have limited outdoor activities. Development in the District is encouraged in a manner which minimizes traffic hazards and interference with other uses in the vicinity.

(Ord. passed 5-16-2023)

   The following are permitted principal uses in the B-3 District:

   (A)   Any uses permitted in a B-2 District, except dwellings and daycare homes;

   (B)   Amusement centers, indoor, including bowling alleys, pool halls, billiard parlors, skating rinks, arcades, and other similar uses;

   (C)   Auto/pickup sales of a two ton capacity or less and service enclosed, and with building(s) and outside storage at least 100 feet from residentially-zoned private property;

   (D)   Car wash, enclosed and with building(s) and outside storage at least 100 feet from residentially-zoned private property. Designed for passenger vehicles and pickups, excluding commercial vehicles;

   (E)   Drive-in or fast food restaurant;

   (F)   Exterminating shop;

   (G)   Fabric or floor covering sales;

   (H)   Hospital or clinic for small animals with no long term kennel use and at least 100 feet from residentially-zoned private property;

   (I)   Any other similar type use not specifically listed herein, and which has economic compatibility with the established uses on adjoining properties; and

   (J)   Any other similar uses deemed to be consistent by the Zoning Board of Appeals.

(Ord. passed 5-16-2023)

   The following are permitted accessory uses in the B-3 District:

   (A)   Permitted accessory uses in a B-2 District; and

   (B)   Other uses incidental to a permitted use.

(Ord. passed 5-16-2023)

   The following are special uses in the B-3 District when authorized:

   (A)   Any use permitted on review in a B-2 District;

   (B)   Car wash, multiple bays;

   (C)   Recreational uses, public open air, such as swimming pools, tennis courts, baseball fields, and golf ranges, with building(s) and outdoor storage at least 100 feet from residentially-zoned private property; and

   (D)   Any other similar uses deemed to be consistent by the Zoning Board of Appeals.

(Ord. passed 5-16-2023)

   The following are prohibited uses in the B-3 District: Dwellings.

(Ord. passed 5-16-2023)

   The following minimum requirements shall be observed for both primary and accessory building along with bufferyard requirements as described in § 154.599. No accessory building shall be located in a front yard.

 

 

(Ord. passed 5-16-2023)