The C-P district is intended to provide for the development of an integrated professional district wherein all of the related types of uses and facilities may be located.

The following uses shall be permitted in the C-P district plus such other uses as the commission may determine to be similar in nature and consistent with the intent of section 90-531:

(1)

Residential uses. The following permitted uses shall be considered as residential uses as the term is applied in the property development standards, sections 90-534 through 90-538:

a.

Existing residential buildings, subject to the following conditions:

1.

They may be converted to nonresidential uses.

2.

They may not be used for residential and nonresidential purposes at the same time, other than home occupations subject to the provisions of section 90-30.

b.

Multiple dwellings.

c.

Accessory dwelling units, subject to the provisions of article XXXI.

d.

Private residence clubs, fraternity and sorority houses, rest homes, convalescent homes, nursing homes, and roominghouses or boardinghouses.

e.

The keeping of household pets subject to the provisions of section 90-31.

f.

Low-barrier navigation centers.

g.

Small (six or fewer persons) licensed or unlicensed residential care facility, subject to the provisions of section 90-902.

h.

Supportive housing, subject to the provisions of section 90-903.

i.

Transitional housing, subject to the provisions of section 90-903.

j.

Single-room occupancy facility.

(2)

Nonresidential uses. The following uses are permitted and shall be considered as nonresidential uses, as the term is used in the property development standards, sections 90-534 through 90-538.

a.

Art galleries.

b.

Artists' studios.

c.

Banks and savings and loan institutions.

d.

Churches.

e.

Employee credit unions.

f.

Exhibit halls.

g.

Hospitals.

h.

Laboratories:

1.

Biological.

2.

Dental.

3.

Medical.

4.

Optometrical.

i.

Libraries.

j.

Lodges, clubs and fraternal organizations.

k.

Museums.

l.

Offices, excluding retail sales, storage of stock in trade, and storage of equipment not used exclusively in said offices:

1.

Administrative.

2.

Business.

3.

General.

4.

Medical.

5.

Professional.

m.

Optometrical clinics.

n.

Photographic studios.

o.

Private and parochial schools.

p.

Radio and television broadcasting studios.

q.

Security brokers.

r.

Home occupations, subject to the provisions of section 90-30.

s.

Murals subject to the approval of a mural permit pursuant to section 90-891(9).

(Ord. No. 751, § 3, 8-21-84; Ord. No. 950, § 11, 5-16-96; Ord. No. 1168, § 4, 2-18-16; Ord. No. 2025-04, § 4(Exh. A, § 13), 5-15-25)

The following uses shall be permitted in the C-P district subject to first securing a conditional use permit as provided in sections 90-998 through 90-1001, plus such other uses as the commission may determine to be similar in nature and consistent with the intent of the district as specified in section 90-531:

(1)

Buildings over two stories in height.

(2)

Cleaning and dyeing shop, retail. Dry cleaning clothes allowed only in enclosed machine using nonflammable cleaning compounds.

(3)

Electrical distribution substation.

(4)

Microwave relay stations.

(5)

Mortuaries.

(6)

Nonresidential uses located in an existing residential structure, when there is a change in the exterior appearance of the structure.

(7)

Nursery schools or child care nurseries, for more than six children.

(8)

Post office substation.

(9)

Prescription pharmacy in connection with a medical office building, medical clinic or hospital.

(10)

Small animal veterinary hospital, subject to the provisions of sections 90-884 through 90-889.

(11)

Reserved.

(12)

Water pump stations.

(13)

Bed and breakfast establishments in accordance with section 90-896.

(14)

Large (seven or more persons) licensed residential care facility, subject to the provisions of section 90-902.

(Ord. No. 751, § 4, 8-21-84; Ord. No. 878, § 1(1403), 11-19-92; Ord. No. 950, § 12, 5-16-96; Ord. No. 970, § 10, 7-17-97; Ord. No. 1045, § 3, 2-19-04; Ord. No. 1092, Exh. A, 7-19-07; Ord. No. 2025-04, § 4(Exh. A, § 13), 5-15-25)

The following property development standards for lot area, lot dimensions and population density, together with the property development standards in the general conditions, section 90-881 et seq., shall apply to all land and structures in the C-P district:

(1)

Lot area. Each lot shall have a minimum area of 10,000 square feet. A nonconforming lot of record under separate ownership at the time it became nonconforming may be used for or occupied by any use permitted in this district.

(2)

Lot dimensions. All lots created after October 5, 1982, shall comply with the following minimum standards, and lots existing on the above date may not be reduced below these standards. Each dimension is minimum only. One or both shall be increased to attain the minimum lot required.

a.

Width.

1.

Interior lots shall have a minimum width of 65 feet.

2.

Corner lots shall have a minimum width of 70 feet.

3.

Reversed corner lots shall have a minimum width of 75 feet.

b.

Depth.

1.

Lots facing on local streets shall have a minimum depth of 110 feet.

2.

Lots facing on major or secondary highways as shown on circulation element of the general plan shall have a minimum depth of 120 feet.

3.

Lots backing on railroad rights-of-way shall have a minimum depth of 130 feet.

(3)

Population density.

a.

For lots created after October 5, 1982, or for lots of record on the above date and having not less than 10,000 square feet of lot area, there shall be a minimum of 2,500 square feet of lot area for each dwelling unit.

b.

A nonconforming lot of record under separate ownership at the time it became nonconforming may be used for residential purposes subject to the following limitations:

1.

Any lot having less than 4,000 square feet may not be used for residential purposes.

2.

Where the lot has 4,000 square feet of lot area or more, but less than 6,500 square feet of lot area, the lot shall not be used for more than two dwelling units.

3.

Where the lot has 6,500 square feet of lot area or more, but less than 7,500 square feet of lot area, the lot shall not be used for more than three dwelling units.

The following property development standards for building height and yards, together with the property development standards in the general conditions, section 90-881 et seq., shall apply to all land and structures in the C-P district:

(1)

Building height.

a.

No building or structure erected in this district shall have a height greater than two stories, not to exceed 35 feet. If the building height of developed buildings in a more restrictive and abutting district exceeds these provisions, this height restriction may be waived by the commission. Such waiver shall not exceed the height of the existing abutting development or the maximum building height permitted in the more restrictive abutting district, whichever is lower.

b.

No accessory building erected in this district shall have height greater than one story, not to exceed 12 feet to plate height.

c.

Exceptions: The provisions of the R-1-6 district, subsection 90-294(4)c, shall apply.

(2)

Yards.

a.

General yard requirements.

1.

All required yards shall extend the full width or depth of the lot and shall be open from the ground to the sky except as provided in subsection (2)e of this section.

2.

Front, side and rear yards adjacent to a street shall be landscaped and maintained. Other yards may be used for parking or loading.

3.

No main building shall be erected within 50 feet of the right-of-way of any railroad line.

4.

Swimming pools shall not be located in any required front yard, nor shall they be located closer than five feet from any side or rear property line, and they shall be enclosed as required in subsection 90-537(2)b.

b.

Front. Each lot shall have a front yard of not less than 15 feet.

c.

Side. Each lot shall have a side yard as follows:

1.

When abutting a C district, the side yard shall be not less than ten feet for residential uses, and five feet for nonresidential uses.

2.

When abutting an R district, the side yard shall be equal to ten percent of the lot width, measured at the front property line, but in no case shall be less than five feet nor required to be more than ten feet.

3.

On corner lots, unless otherwise specified in this Code, the side yard abutting the street shall be not less than ten feet in width.

4.

On a reversed corner lot, the side yard abutting the street shall be not less than 15 feet. Private garages located in the side yard shall be at least 20 feet from the property line on the side street, and not less than five feet from the rear property line on the reversed corner lot.

d.

Rear. Each lot shall have a rear yard of ten feet.

e.

Exceptions: Permitted projections into required yards: The provisions of the R-1-6 district, subsection 90-295(5), shall apply; provided, however, on a corner lot such permitted projections may extend or project not more than five feet into a side yard on a street.

The following property development standards for space between buildings, together with the property development standards in the general conditions, section 90-881 et seq., shall apply to all land and structures in the C-P district.

(1)

Nonresidential buildings: No requirements.

(2)

Residential requirements:

a.

Minimum space between exterior walls of main buildings on the same lot.

1.

For buildings side to side, the minimum space shall be ten feet.

2.

For buildings rear to side, front to side, with entries or exits into space, the minimum space shall be 15 feet.

3.

For buildings front to rear, rear to front with entries into space, the minimum space shall be 20 feet.

4.

For buildings front to front arranged about an interior court, permitting a ten-foot driveway in the interior court, the driveway being access to a parking area or building, the minimum space shall be 30 feet. Without the driveway the space shall be 25 feet. Unenclosed porch or entry facilities may extend into a required yard or space not more than three feet. A porch cover may extend into the space not more than 18 inches.

5.

In no event shall the minimum space between main buildings be less than ten feet.

b.

Minimum space between exterior walls of main buildings and accessory buildings on the same lot.

1.

Garages and other nondwelling structures shall be located not less than six feet from any main building unless such structure is attached to the main building with a common wall or party wall.

2.

Where a garage is located within the area defined by the projections of the side lines of any main building, and where the garage faces and is detached from any main building and the vehicular access to the garage falls entirely or in part within the area, the garage shall be not less than 25 feet from the main building or buildings.

3.

Where accessory buildings are attached to a main building by a breezeway roof, the provisions of subsections (2)b.1 and (2)b.2 of this section shall apply.

4.

The minimum distance between accessory buildings shall be not less than six feet unless the buildings have a common or party wall.

The following property development standards for lot coverage, fences, hedges and walls and off-street parking, together with the property development standards in the general conditions, section 90-881 et seq., shall apply to all land and structures in the C-P district:

(1)

Lot coverage. Maximum lot coverage by buildings and structures shall not exceed 50 percent of the total lot area.

(2)

Fences, hedges and walls.

a.

The general conditions, section 90-883, shall apply.

b.

Where a C-P lot sides or rears on a residential district, a solid masonry wall not less than five nor more than six feet in height shall be erected along the property line, as follows:

1.

Where the district boundary is at a rear lot line which is not on a street, the wall shall be on that line.

2.

Where the district boundary is on a side lot line which is not on a street, the required wall shall be on or parallel with the lot line. The wall shall be reduced in height to three feet within the area defined by a line which is the prolongation of the front yard required in the abutting residential district.

3.

Where the district boundary is a street, any wall constructed along the street in either a front yard or side yard shall be set back from the property line a distance of ten feet and shall not exceed 3½ feet in height; the space between the wall and the property line to be landscaped and maintained.

(3)

Off-street parking.

a.

For residential parking, the provisions of section 90-885 shall apply.

b.

For parking for nonresidential uses, there shall be at least three parking spaces per 1,000 square feet of floor area, except that for uses specifically mentioned therein, the parking requirements of section 90-886 shall apply.

c.

For nonresidential uses, the parking area shall be provided:

1.

On the lot with the building or uses being served.

2.

On a contiguous lot in the C-P district.

d.

The improvement and maintenance standards of section 90-887 shall apply to all parking.

(Ord. No. 909, § 1, 4-21-94)

The following property development standards for access, outdoor advertising and loading space, together with the property development standards in the general conditions, section 90-881 et seq., shall apply to all land and structures in the C-P district:

(1)

Access.

a.

There shall be adequate vehicular access to off-street parking facilities from a dedicated and improved street, service road or alley. The design of the access shall be approved by the department of public works as able to withstand commercial usage.

b.

There shall be no vehicular access to residential property from arterials or major highways as shown on the circulation element of the general plan, except where lots were of record on October 5, 1982, and where such access cannot be provided by way of an alley or service road. The lots shall have adequate turning area to permit motor vehicles to head into the highway.

c.

If vehicular access to the lot is via an alley, there shall be provided as a minimum pedestrian accessway a side yard at least five feet in width from the street frontage to the alley at the rear. For other yard requirements, see subsection 90-535(2).

d.

If vehicular access is via a driveway parallel with a side lot line, there shall be an accessway of not less than ten feet from the street or alley to the building site for both pedestrian and vehicular access.

(2)

Outdoor advertising. The provisions of section 90-891 (Signs) shall apply.

(3)

Loading space. For nonresidential uses, the provisions of section 90-892 shall apply.

(Ord. No. 1092, Exh. A, 7-19-07)

Before any building or structure is erected, or any existing building or structure is enlarged, on any lot in this district, a site plan review shall have been approved pursuant to the provisions of sections 90-1009 through 90-1013.

(Ord. No. 918, § 1, 9-1-94; Ord. No. 948, § 1, 4-4-96)

Before any temporary use (limited to 60 days duration or less) is established or any existing use is converted (for 60 days duration or less) to a different permitted use on any lot in this district, a director's review permit shall have been issued pursuant to the provisions of sections 90-1018 and 90-1019.

(Ord. No. 918, § 2, 9-1-94)