The C-1 District is designed to provide space for the general retail and professional office uses, and efficient development of major retail shopping areas. The uses permitted are also intended to accommodate both the general retail consumer and the needs and services of the automobile traveling consumer.

1.   Principal Permitted Uses. Only the uses of structures or land listed in this section shall be permitted in the C-1 District.

   A.   Uses permitted in the C-1A District.

   B.   Hospitals.

   C.   Retail business or service establishments such as the following:

      Animal hospital

      Bowling alleys

      Brew pub

      Clubs and lodges

      Collection office of public utility

      Drinking establishments

      Furniture stores

      Funeral homes and mortuaries

      Grocery stores including supermarkets

      Household appliances - sales and repair

      Music recording studios

      New and used car sales and service

      Plumbing, heating and air conditioning shops

      Small batch distillery

      Wholesale display and sales room

   D.   Service, business or recreational uses such as the following:

      Automobile, trailer, motorcycle, boat, farm implement and lawn and garden establishments for display, hire, rental and sales (including sales lots) [This paragraph shall not be construed to permit automobile, tractor, or machinery wrecking and rebuilding and used parts yards.]

      Car wash

      Commercial entertainment/recreational facilities such as: commercial swimming pools, skating rinks, golf driving ranges, miniature golf courses, drive-in theaters, and similar recreational uses and facilities

      Automotive vehicle service and repair

      Liquor and beverage stores

      Hotels

      Interior self-storage

2.   Permitted Accessory Uses.

   A.   Accessory uses and structures customarily incidental to any principal permitted use.

   B.   Storage of merchandise incidental to the principal use.

3.   Bulk Regulations. The following minimum requirements shall be observed, subject to the modifications contained in Section 165.19 of these zoning regulations:

 

 

4.   Off-Street Parking and Loading. Spaces for off-street parking and loading shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 168 of these zoning regulations.

5.   Site Plan Requirements. For site plan requirements, see Chapter 160 of this Code of Ordinances.

6.   Minimum Open Space. The total land area devoted to open space and landscaping shall not be less than 20 percent of the gross land area included in the building lot. Such open space shall be maintained as grassed and landscaped area and shall not include access drives, parking areas, structures or buildings; except ornamental structures included as part of the landscaping theme.