The commercial districts established by this chapter are designed to promote and protect the health, safety, morals, convenience, order, prosperity, and other aspects of the general welfare. They are further designed to provide space for the many and diverse types of commercial activity needed to serve people and industry and maintain the economic base of the city, preserve and enhance property values and promote the constructive improvement and orderly growth of the existing well-located commercial centers and districts, prevent indiscriminate mixture of commercial activity within commercial areas and the scattering of commercial uses in the residential and agricultural districts, project adjacent residential areas from offensive and detrimental influences, and promote the most efficient and desirable use of land.

This class of district is intended to provide for uses to serve the recurring household needs and personal service requirements of the occupants of nearby residential areas. The permitted establishments are those which provide for regular local shopping and which, therefore, are visited frequently by customers. These districts may occur along or away from arterial streets, characteristically are small, and are widely distributed throughout the community for convenient accessibility. The bulk regulations are established to provide for maximum compatibility between the commercial activity in these districts and adjacent residential activity. The establishment of a new district of this nature must be preceded by the development of residential areas capable of supporting the proposed activities.

A.

Principal Permitted Uses and Structures

Within the Commercial Limited Service Districts as shown on the Official Zoning Map, the following activities, as described in Chapter A-3 are permitted:

Community Facility Activities

Essential Service

Commercial Activities

Convenience Commercial

Food and Beverage Service

B.

Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures

Signs as permitted in Section A-808 of Chapter A-8.

Accessory off-street parking and loading facilities as required in Section A-807 of Chapter A-8.

Accessory facilities and buildings customarily incidental and appurtenant to a permitted use provided that such accessory facilities and buildings are carried out on the same premises and are not otherwise prohibited.

C.

Reserved (For Conditional Uses)

D.

Prohibited Uses and Structures

Any uses or structures not of a nature specifically permitted herein.

E.

Bulk Regulations

The bulk regulations appearing below apply to buildings or other structures located on any zone lot or portion of a lot, including all new developments, enlargements, extensions or conversions in any CLS District:

In areas where uses in this district front on a street with residential properties, the setback line shall be the same as the residential properties but in no case less than thirty (30) feet.

F.

Area Regulations

G.

Corner Lots

On any corner lot, all structures shall conform to the setback requirements for the adjoining street if such requirements are greater than for this district:

H.

Use of Required Yard Areas

The following uses may be made of yard areas, provided that such uses are otherwise permissible in this district:

Landscaping
All yards not occupied by driveways and sidewalks shall be devoted to landscaping.

Driveways

Sidewalks

I.

Other Requirements

(1)

Enclosure Requirements

All uses shall be conducted within completely enclosed buildings except for parking, loading, and other accessory uses listed herein which by their nature must exist outside a building.

(2)

Floor Space Limitation

No establishment shall occupy more than five thousand (5,000) square feet of floor space.

(3)

Exterior Storage

Exterior storage of goods or materials of any kind is prohibited. The placement of waste disposal facilities is permitted in rear of building only, and such facilities shall be appropriately screened and maintained using the same material from which the principal use is constructed.

This district is designed to provide for a wide range of retail, office, amusement, and service uses normally found in a central business district. High intensity of use is permitted in this district, and increased building bulk is provided as a means of encouraging such development. To further promote this sort of development, off-street parking to support community facility activities and commercial activities is not required. Residential uses are also permitted.

A.

Principal Permitted Uses and Structures

Within the Core Commercial District as shown on the Official Zoning Map, the following activities, as described in Chapter A-3 are permitted:

Residential Activities

Permanent

Dwelling, One-Family Detached

Dwelling, Two-Family Detached

Dwelling, Semi-Detached

Dwelling, Attached

Dwelling, Multi-Family

Loft and Accessory Apartments are allowed in the CC Core Commercial District provided that two (2) off-street parking spaces per dwelling unit are provided. The spaces can be owned or leased and must be located within walking distance of the building in which the apartments are located.

Subject to the requirements contained in Chapter A-8.

Semi-Permanent

Community Facility Activities

Administrative

Community Assembly

Cultural and Recreation Services

Essential Service

Religious Facilities

Commercial Activities

Automotive Parking

Consumer Repair Services

Convenience Commercial

Entertainment and Amusement Services

Financial, Consulting, and Administrative

Food and Beverage Services

General Business and Communication Services

General Personal Services

General Retail Trade

Group Assembly

Medical and Professional Services

Transient Habitation

(1)

Hotels

(2)

Motels

B.

Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures

Signs as permitted in Section A-808 of Chapter A-8.

Accessory off-street parking facilities as required in Section A-807 of Chapter A-8.

Facilities and buildings customarily incidental and appurtenant to a permitted use.

C.

Conditional Uses

The following activities may be permitted only as conditional uses in accordance with Chapter A-13, Section A-1306(F)(5):

Adult Oriented Establishments

D.

Prohibited Uses and Structures

Any uses or structures not of a nature specifically permitted herein are prohibited.

E.

Bulk Regulations

F.

Area Regulations

(1)

Minimum Lot Size

Within the CC District, there is no minimum lot size except for residential activities, which shall have a minimum lot size of seven thousand (7,000) square feet.

(2)

Required Yards

Within the CC Districts, no yards, as such, are required. However, if an open area extending along a side lot line is provided, it shall be at least ten (10) feet wide, and it shall be unobstructed from the ground to the sky.

G.

Use of Open Space

The following uses may be made of any open space provided such uses are otherwise permissible in this district:

Landscaping
All open areas not occupied by driveways, sidewalks, and parking and loading areas shall be devoted to landscaping.

Driveways

Off-street Parking

Sidewalks

H.

Other Requirements

(1)

Exterior Storage

Exterior storage of goods and materials of any kind is prohibited. The placement of waste disposal facilities shall be in the rear of buildings only.

(Ord. No. 25-33, § 2(Exh. B), 11-18-2025)

This class of district is intended to provide adequate and suitable space in appropriate locations for medium to high-density residential uses and for limited commercial uses, which are mutually compatible. Commercial uses, having a minimum of characteristics objectionable to residential uses, are permitted, if the activities therein minimize direct contact with the ultimate consumers of goods or services, do not principally involve the sale, transfer, storage, or processing of goods or chattels. In addition, use of buildings and land is permitted for community facilities and utilities necessary for general community welfare. This class of district is appropriately located between districts characterized by lower density residential development and areas of more intensive commercial use, or they are extensions along major traffic arteries from areas used for more intensive commercial purposes.

A.

Principal Permitted Uses and Structures

Within the Multiple Residential and Office Districts as shown on the Official Zoning Map, the following activities, as described in Chapter A-3 are permitted:

Residential Activities

Permanent

Dwelling, One-Family Detached

Dwelling, Two-Family Detached

Dwelling, Multi-Family

Dwelling, Semi-Detached

Dwelling, Attached

Subject to the requirements contained in Chapter A-8.

Semi-Permanent

Apartment Hotel

Boarding and Rooming Houses

Residential Hotel

Community Facility Activities

Administrative

Community Assembly

Community Education

Community Colleges and Universities, if endorsed by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Cultural and Recreation Services

Essential Service

Personal and Group Care Facilities

Religious Facilities

Commercial Activities

Automotive Parking

Contractor and Professional Offices (Indoor)

Convenience Commercial

Entertainment and Amusement Services

Financial, Consulting, and Administrative

Food and Beverage Services

General Business and Communication Services

General Personal Services

Medical and Professional Services

Transient Habitation

(1)

Hotels

(2)

Motels

B.

Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures

Signs in accordance with the regulations contained in Section A-808 of Chapter A-8.

Accessory off-street parking and loading facilities as required in Section A-807 of Chapter A-8.

Recreational uses associated with and maintained primarily for the uses permitted above and for the benefit and use of the occupants.

Accessory facilities and buildings customarily incidental and appurtenant to a permitted use provided that such accessory facilities and buildings are carried out on the same premises and are not otherwise prohibited.

C.

Conditional Uses

(1)

Conditional Uses Applying to Historic or Redevelopment Projects of Five (5) Acres or More.

(a)

In addition to the permitted uses contained in Section A-604(A) of this chapter, the following uses may be allowed in historic or rehabilitation projects of five (5) acres or more with approval of the Board of Zoning Appeals.

(b)

Consumer Repair Services as described in Section A-307(E).

(c)

The following uses may also be allowed with conditions to protect the neighborhood established by the Board of Zoning Appeals:

Carpentry Shop

Fine Woodworking

Counter Fabrication

D.

Prohibited Uses and Structures

Any use or structure not of a nature specifically permitted herein is prohibited.

E.

Bulk Regulations

*"Commercial Development Area" defined as: Commercial building and parking area.

F.

Area Regulations

G.

Use of Required Yard Areas

The following uses may be made of yards areas, provided such uses are otherwise permissible in this district:

Landscaping
All required yard areas not occupied by driveways, and sidewalks shall be devoted to landscaping.

Driveways

Off-street Parking

Sidewalks

H.

Other Requirements

(1)

Exterior Storage

Exterior storage of goods and materials of any kind is prohibited. The placement of waste disposal facilities shall be in the rear of building with the exception of temporary placement of garbage cans for city pick-up.

(2)

In the event that any permitted use other than residential should occupy a house, no change shall be made in the exterior appearance or architecture of the building except as may be required for public safety.

This class of district is designed to provide for a wide range of commercial uses concerned with retail trade and consumer services; amusement and entertainment establishments; automotive and vehicular service establishments; transient sleeping accommodations; drive-in stores, eating and drinking places; financial institutions; and offices. The uses in this district service a wide market area and, therefore, ease of automotive access is a requirement. However, it is not intended that this district permit uses which generate large volumes of truck traffic. Appropriate open space between commercial and residential areas is required.

A.

Principal Permitted Uses and Structures

Within the Commercial Service Districts as shown on the Official Zoning Map, the following activities, as described in Chapter A-3 are permitted:

Residential Activities

Semi-Permanent

Apartment Hotel

Boarding and Rooming Houses

Residential Hotel

Community Facility Activities

Administrative

Community Assembly

Community Education

Cultural and Recreation Services

Essential Service

Personal and Group Care Facilities

Religious Facilities

Commercial Activities

Animal Care and Veterinarian Services

Automotive Parking

Automotive Servicing and Repair

Building Materials and Farm Equipment

Consumer Repair Services

Convenience Commercial

Entertainment and Amusement Services

Financial, Consulting, and Administrative

Food and Beverage Services

Food Service—Drive-in

General Business and Communication Services

General Personal Services

General Retail Trade

Group Assembly

Medical and Professional Services

Transient Habitation

(1)

Hotels

(2)

Motels

Vehicular, Craft, and Related Equipment Sales, Retail and Delivery

Wholesale Sales

B.

Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures

Signs in accordance with the regulations contained in Section A-808 of Chapter A-8.

Accessory off-street parking and loading facilities as required in Section A-807 of Chapter A-8.

Accessory facilities and buildings customarily incidental and appurtenant to a permitted use provided that such accessory facilities and buildings are not otherwise prohibited.

C.

Conditional Uses

Mini-warehouses subject to specific standards, Section A-1306(F)(4).

The following activities may be permitted only as conditional uses in accordance with Chapter A-13, Section A-1306(F)(5):

Adult Oriented Establishments

Limited Manufacturing Activities subject to standards, Section A-1306(H)

Contractor and Professional Offices (Indoor)

Transient Habitation

(1)

Extended Stay Hotel or Motel

D.

Prohibited Uses and Structures

Any uses or structures not of a nature specifically permitted herein are prohibited.

E.

Bulk Regulations

The bulk regulations appearing below apply to all buildings or other structures located on any zone lot or portion of a zone lot, including all new developments, enlargements, extensions, or conversions in any CS District:

F.

Area Regulations

G.

Use of Required Yard Areas

Landscaping
All required yard areas not occupied by sidewalks and driveways shall be devoted to landscaping.

Driveways

Sidewalks

Off-street Parking

H.

Other Requirements

(1)

Exterior Storage

Exterior storage of goods and materials of any kind is prohibited. The placement of waste disposal facilities shall be in the rear of building with the exception of temporary placement of garbage cans for city pick-up.

This class of district is designed primarily to provide sufficient space in appropriate locations for establishments and uses engaged in wholesale trade, the warehousing of a wide variety of products having the highest performance standards and the least objectionable characteristics, limited industrial uses, and services ancillary thereto. Other commercial uses are also permitted. As these activities tend to generate relatively large volumes of traffic and have other characteristics detrimental to residential districts, their locations should be removed from the proximity of residential districts insofar as possible.

A.

Principal Permitted Uses and Structures

Community Facility Activities

Administrative

Community Assembly

Cultural and Recreation Services

Essential Service

Commercial Activities

Animal Care and Veterinarian Services

Automotive Parking

Automotive Servicing and Repair

Billiard Parlors (BZA interpretation 9-13-05)

Building Materials and Farm Equipment

Construction Sales and Services

Convenience Commercial

Financial, Consulting, and Administrative

Food and Beverage Services

Food Service—Drive-in

General Business and Communication Services

General Retail Trade

Group Assembly

Transport and Warehousing

Vehicular, Craft, and Related Equipment Sales

Retail and Delivery

Wholesale Sales

Manufacturing Activities

Limited

B.

Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures

Signs in accordance with the regulations contained in Section A-808 of Chapter A-8.

Accessory off-street parking and loading facilities as required in Section A-807 of Chapter A-8.

Accessory facilities and buildings customarily incidental and appurtenant to a permitted use provided that such accessory facilities and buildings are carried out on the same zone lot and are not otherwise prohibited.

C.

Conditional Uses

The following activities may be permitted only as conditional uses in accordance with Chapter A-13, Section A-1306:

Adult Oriented Establishments

Community Facility Activities

Intermediate Impact

Extensive Impact

Religious Facilities

D.

Prohibited Uses and Structures

Any uses or structures not of a nature specifically permitted herein are prohibited.

E.

Bulk Regulations

The bulk regulations appearing below apply to all buildings or other structures located on any zone lot or portion of a zone lot, including all new developments, enlargements, extensions, or conversions in any CG District.

F.

Area Regulations

G.

Use of Required Yard Areas

Landscaping
All required yard areas not occupied by sidewalks, parking areas, and driveways shall be devoted to landscaping as defined in Chapter A-2, Section A-203.

Driveways
Provided that no driveway shall occupy more than half of any required yard.

Sidewalks

Off-street Parking

This class of district is designed to provide adequate space in appropriate locations suitable for accommodating medical, dental, or similar personal services, and uses broadly ancillary thereto; and to provide for professional and business offices. In addition, certain commercial trade and service uses are permitted, if necessary, to serve the frequent and recurring needs of persons frequenting and working in this district. Bulk limitations are designed to maximize compatibility with lesser intense use of land or building in proximity residential districts.

A.

Principal Permitted Uses and Structures

Within the Medical-Professional Office District as shown on the Official Zoning Map, the following activities, as described in Chapter A-3 are permitted:

Community Facility Activities

Essential Service

Health Care Facilities

Personal and Group Care Facilities

Religious Facilities

Commercial Activities

Convenience Commercial

Financial, Consulting, and Administrative

Food and Beverage Services

Medical and Professional Services

B.

Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures

Signs in accordance with the regulations contained in Section A-808 of Chapter A-8.

Accessory off-street parking and loading facilities as required in Section A-807 of Chapter A-8.

Accessory facilities and buildings customarily incidental and appurtenant to a permitted use provided that such accessory facilities and buildings are not otherwise prohibited.

C.

Reserved (For Conditional Uses)

D.

Prohibited Uses and Structures

Any uses or structures not of a nature specifically permitted herein are prohibited.

E.

Bulk Regulations

The bulk regulations appearing below apply to all buildings or other structures located on any zone lot or portion of a zone lot, including all new developments, enlargements, extensions, or conversions in any MPO District:

F.

Area Regulations

G.

Use of Required Yard Areas

Landscaping
All required yard areas not occupied by sidewalks and driveways shall be devoted to landscaping.

Driveways
Provided that no driveway shall occupy more than half of any required yard.

Sidewalks

H.

Other Requirements

(1)

Exterior Storage

Exterior storage of goods or materials of any kind is prohibited. The placement of waste disposal facilities is permitted in rear yards only, and such facilities shall be appropriately screened using the same material from which the principal use is constructed.

A.

The following supplementary regulations shall apply to all commercial districts:

(1)

Commercial buildings shall meet all setback, side yard, outdoor storage requirements, and other provisions of the district in which they are located.

(2)

No mobile home, double-wide mobile home, or pole barn shall be used as a commercial building.

(3)

All commercial buildings shall be landscaped as required by this zoning ordinance.

(4)

All commercial buildings or shopping centers planned as an integrated unit of fifty thousand (50,000) square feet or more shall be constructed of all brick or stone construction as approved by the Springfield Planning Commission. Commercial buildings less than fifty thousand (50,000) square feet shall be constructed with brick, stone, or decorative block fronts and fifty percent (50%) brick, stone, or decorative block on each side. Such buildings may be constructed with other durable and decorative materials, if required by their national or regional corporate owners or sponsors and approved by the Springfield Planning Commission.

(5)

Commercial buildings located in zones where outside storage is prohibited shall comply with the exterior storage provisions of the zoning ordinance. All such merchandise shall be located within fenced areas covered with roof or shade cloth. The exterior fences shall be made of decorative aluminum or other materials with the look of wrought iron.

B.

Supplementary regulations applying to transient habitation:

(1)

Hotels shall have a minimum of fifty-five (55) rooms and shall provide all of the services and amenities as defined. Rooms shall not be rented to the same person(s) for periods of time exceeding one (1) month.

(2)

Motels shall have a minimum of one hundred (100) rooms and shall provide all of the services and amenities as defined. Rooms shall not be rented to the same person(s) for periods of time exceeding one (1) month.