(A)   Uses. Table 5 designates the only uses permitted in the various commercial and industrial districts. To determine the districts where a use is permitted:

      (1)   Find the use in the first column.

      (2)   The use is permitted in those districts directly above each mark in the line of the use. If a mark is a "P," the use is permitted; if the mark is an "S," the use is a conditional use, if marked an "A," the use is an accessory use; and if marked "-," the use is not permitted in the district.

   (B)   Density. Table 1 designates the minimum lot size in area in square feet (or acres when indicated) and width in feet, the minimum yard setback for front, rear and side yards in feet, the clear passage to be maintained along a side yard in feet, the maximum height in feet and stories, the maximum floor area ratio, and the minimum floor area in square feet required of dwelling units. To determine the requirement for each district:

      (1)   Find the category in the first column.

      (2)   The requirement for the category is found on the line directly below the designated district.

   (C)   Parking. Table 2 designates the minimum required parking and loading spaces by type of use.

   (D)   Buffer to residential use. Any commercial or industrial structure adjoining a residential district on a side yard shall have a front yard and side yard setback no less than 20 feet for a front yard and ten feet for a side yard or not less than ¾ the depth of the same kind of existing residential yard, whichever is greater. Such yards shall be landscaped and not used for parking nor for drives on the side abutting the residential use. No sign erected on the commercial property shall reflect light onto the residential structure nor shall such sign be placed within 50 feet of the residential property line. No drive-in restaurant shall be placed on a parcel abutting a residential use on a side lot line.

   (E)   Performance standards. Uses shall conform at all times to the standards listed in § 155.044.

   (F)   Automobile dealerships.

      (1)   All final sales transactions involving automobile dealerships, new and used, must be concluded within an enclosed structure located upon a dealership lot. The outdoor display of vehicles is permitted only on such lots which have been improved by enclosed structures located upon said lots. It is intended that, upon final passage and publication, this division (F) apply to all automobile dealerships and that non-conforming uses will not be allowed.

      (2)   Sales activities shall not be prevented upon any dealership lot not in compliance with this section which either abuts a dealership lot which is in compliance or would abut a dealership lot in compliance except for the existence of a street or alley.

   (G)   All outdoor seating areas are subject to the requirements below:

      (1)   All outdoor seating areas shall comply with the City Code requirements of § 92.56.

      (2)   The outdoor seating area shall be designated by screening, fences, planters, markings or paint.

      (3)   The business owner shall be responsible to ensure that the service area is properly maintained and litter-free.

      (4)   Outdoor lighting for the service area shall comply with City Code requirements § 155.044(A)(3).

      (5)   All outdoor seating areas shall conform to accessibility standards.

      (6)   No additional parking is required for 30 outdoor seats or less. Any additional seating over 30 seats shall provide required parking based on the parking requirements for restaurants located in City Code Chapter 155 Appendix B.

      (7)   Any outdoor service areas where alcohol is permitted shall comply with the City Code Chapter 111.

('69 Code, § 7-16.02, Subd. 1) (Ord. 973, passed 11-8-04; Am. Ord. 1157, passed 3-9-20) Penalty, see § 10.99

   (A)   General purposes.

      (1)   To group compatible business uses which will tend to draw trade that is mutually interchangeable and so promote business prosperity and public convenience.

      (2)   To encourage master planning and development of business districts with adequate parking and loading.

   (B)   Commercial districts designated. The following districts are commercial districts:

      (1)   Neighborhood Business District (B-1).

         (a)   Purpose. This district is intended to permit selected businesses in areas adjacent to residential neighborhoods where analysis of the population demonstrates that such facilities are required and desirable.

         (b)   Location. After the date of adoption of this title, no new B-1 districts shall be located within 2,000 feet of another B-1 or B-2, or B-4 district.

      (2)   Central Business District (B-2).

         (a)   Purpose. This district is intended to preserve and enhance the Central Business District as the prime center for office and government employment, shopping and cultural activities.

         (b)   Number. Only one B-2 District shall be permitted.

      (3)   General Business District (B-3).

         (a)   This district provides allocation for uses that are appropriate to thoroughfare locations, are largely dependent on thoroughfare traffic and are not suitable within other business districts.

         (b)   This district is created in recognition of the existence of substantial areas presently committed to a form of development which is undesirable in the following respects:

            1.   Mixed uses of major type

            2.   Mixed uses of a single type (commercial) which do not encourage the interchange of customers.

            3.   Access feeds onto a major city arterial directly rather than via a commercial distribution frontage road.

         (c)   It is not the intent to create additional districts of this type, nor to enlarge the limits of such districts; however, minor adjustments would be allowed.

         (d)   Reduced setbacks for commercial structures. In a B-3 zoning district, the minimum setback for all buildings shall be 50 feet from the right-of-way with the following exceptions:

            1.   The setback shall be 30 feet when a property fronts on a service road.

            2.   The setback may be reduced to 25 feet, provided:

               a.   The parking area for the use is located behind the front building line of the structure, and

               b.   The future thoroughfare plan does not indicate a need for additional right-of-way acquisition in front of the proposed building.

      (4)   Shopping Centers District (B-4).

         (a)   Purpose. This district is intended to provide for preplanned shopping centers.

         (b)   Detailed plan required. Uses within this district are to be arranged according to a detailed master plan prepared by the developer and after approval by the Commission. Plan preparation shall conform to § 155.189.

('69 Code, § 7-16.02, Subd. 2) (Ord. 622, eff. 7-14-80; Ord. 623, eff. 8-11-80; Am. Ord. 1014, passed 7-14-08; Am. Ord. 1015, passed 8-11-08; Am. Ord. 1181, passed 6-13-22)

   (A)   General purpose.

      (1)   To provide suitable space and locations for light and heavy manufacturing, processing, major repair, salvage and maintenance, bulk storage, warehousing, wholesaling, distribution operations, energy generation and waste disposal.

      (2)   To provide space for manufacturing activities in locations accessible to rail and highways, so that the movement of raw materials, finished products and employees can be carried on efficiently and with a minimum of danger to life and property.

      (3)   To realize proper standards of performance which will restrict obnoxious activities and encourage activities that will not affect lives of people living and working nearby.

      (4)   To promote stability of manufacturing uses.

      (5)   To provide room for industrial expansion in suitable locations so that employment opportunities will be preserved.

   (B)   The following are Industrial Districts:

      (1)   Light Manufacturing District (M-1).

         (a)   Purpose. This district provides a location for non-nuisance type manufacturing uses which may be located reasonably close to residential areas.

         (b)   Enclosure. All activities shall be conducted wholly within a completely enclosed building, except for

            1.   Parking and loading

            2.   The display of products after receiving a conditional use permit.

         (c)   Night operation. No night operation (including loading) shall be conducted within 200 feet of a residence district.

         (d)   Height. No structure within 200 feet of any residence district shall exceed 40 feet in height.

      (2)   General Manufacturing District (M-2).

         (a)   Purpose. This district provides space for manufacturing and industrial operations which are potentially incompatible with most other uses, which are distant from residential areas and are located on major truck routes and rail lines.

         (b)   Enclosure. All open storage shall be screened from view from a residential area or street.

('69 Code, § 7-16.02, Subd. 3)