This document is a portion of a municipal zoning code book, specifically Articles 4 through 7. It is intended for property owners, developers, planners, and citizens who need to understand land use regulations in a city that uses district-based zoning. The text focuses on the C-2 General Commercial District, its purpose, and the rules that apply to development within it.
This document is a zoning code excerpt, specifically Articles 4 through 7 of a municipal code book. It is intended for property owners, developers, planners, and citizens who need to understand land use regulations in a city that uses district-based zoning. The text focuses on the C-2 General Commercial District, its purpose, and the rules that apply to development within it.
Article 4 establishes the C-2 General Commercial District, which is designed for large-scale retail and service uses serving a regional trade area. These uses are typically located along major arterials and highways to accommodate high traffic volumes and automobile access. The article sets the intent and purpose of the district.
Article 5 provides a permitted use table that lists specific uses across residential (R-1), commercial (C-1, C-2), and limited (L-1) districts. Uses are marked as permitted (P), special use permit (S), or not permitted (-). The table covers retail, eating and drinking establishments, lodging, automotive uses, personal services, offices, institutional uses, recreation, residential, industrial, and billboards, with notes on conditions like drive-throughs and parking requirements.
Article 6 details development standards for the C-2 district, including building setbacks (minimum 50 feet front, 15 feet side/rear, 25 feet next to residential), parking requirements (parking in front, one space per 300 sq ft of gross floor area), and buffer requirements (10-foot street buffer with trees, 25-foot residential buffer). It also covers sign regulations (freestanding signs up to 25 feet tall, wall signs up to 2 sq ft per linear foot) and lighting (parking lot poles up to 30 feet…
Article 7 defines key terms used in the code, such as frontage, setback, cross-parcel access, buffer yard, and curb cut. These definitions clarify how the regulations are applied in practice, particularly for driveways, parking lots, and property boundaries.