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Tropic City Zoning Code

13.12 General

Commercial Zones

13.12.1 Purpose

The objective in establishing the central business district commercial zone is to identify a principal shopping and financial center within town. Uses characteristic of the zone include banks, office buildings, public offices, hotels, theaters, and similar uses offering a wide variety of services. The types of goods which may be offered for sale include "durable goods" such as automobiles, appliances, hardware and sporting. This zone is located in the central portion of town in a location that will best serve the population of the area. 

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13.12.2 Permitted Uses

  1. Single-family dwellings.
  2. Accessory buildings and uses.
  3. Accessory dwelling units.
  4. Mixed-use buildings.
  5. Accommodation & food services.
  6. Finance & insurance.
  7. Health care & social assistance.
  8. Information.
  9. Management companies & enterprises.
  10. Professional, scientific & technical services.
  11. Public administration.
  12. Real estate, rental & leasing.
  13. Retail trade.
  14. Wholesale trade.

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13.12.3 Conditional Uses

  1. Occupancy of recreational vehicles as employee housing.
  2. Temporary commercial activities for special events.

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13.12.4 Building Regulations

13.12.4.1 Height

No Commercial building shall be erected to a height greater than 4 stories above grade or 48 feet, unless specifically approved by the Building Official. 

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13.12.4.2 Area, Width And Yard Regulations

See Table 15-4.

Table 15-4 General Commercial Minimum Area, Width and Yard Regulations

Zone

Area

Width

Front Setback

Side Setback

Rear Setback

GC

None

30 feet

10 feet

10 feet

10 feet

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13.12.4.3 Other Provisions

Any Commercial building may be built on the side or rear property line upon approval from the Building Official as a fire proof structure (metal, block or cement).

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