Table 13-44 identifies development standards for the various commercial zones. See also Article
9, General Site Improvement Standards of this chapter for additional requirements.
TABLE 13-44 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
P
AP
CL
C1
C2
C1-S
TC
Minimum Lot Area for newly created lots
6,000 square feet
12,000 square feet
5 acres
See Master Plan
Minimum Lot Width for newly subdivided lots
120 feet Note: All newly subdivided lots shall have frontage on a dedicated street equal to,
or in excess of, the required minimum lot width.
120 feet Note: All newly subdivided lots shall have frontage on a dedicated street equal to,
or in excess of, the required minimum lot width.
None
Minimum Lot Width
Interior Lot: 50 feet Corner Lot: 60 feet
60 feet
None
Maximum Floor Area Ratio
Refer to CHAPTER V, ARTICLE 8, FLOOR AREA RATIOS.
Maximum Building/Structure Height
2 stories/30 feet
None
SETBACKS FOR MAIN BUILDINGS AND ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES (Minimum distances
given, unless otherwise noted. All setbacks from streets are measured from the ultimate
property line shown on the master plan of highways.)
Front
20 feet
Side (Interior)
15 feet on one side and 0 feet on the other side. Exception: If the side property line is adjacent to a residential zone, all buildings
shall maintain a side setback from the residential property line of 2 times the building
height at all locations.
None
Rear (Interior)
0 feet Exception: If the rear property line is adjacent to a residential zone, all buildings
shall maintain a rear setback from the residential property line of 2 times the building
height at all locations.
None
Side or Rear abutting a public street
20 feet for secondary, primary or major streets per the master plan of highways. 15 feet for all other streets.
2 feet 6 inches into required side setback. 5 feet into required front or rear setback.
None
Open, unenclosed Stairways.
2 feet 6 inches into required setback area.
None
PARKING (See CHAPTER VI)
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
P
AP
CL
C1
C2
C1-S
TC
LANDSCAPING (See CHAPTER VII)
SIGNS (See CHAPTER VIII)
ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Planned Signing Program
Not required
Required (see CHAPTER VIII, SIGNS)
Master Plan
Not required
Required: The final review authority is the Planning Commission (see CHAPTER III,
PLANNING APPLICATIONS)
Uses Underroof
All uses shall be conducted underroof except as allowed by a minor conditional use
permit or as permitted elsewhere in this Zoning Code. Exception: Sidewalk and parking
lot sales may be allowed for a maximum of 4 sales per fiscal year with a maximum length
of 3 days per sale and subject to obtaining a business permit.
Outdoor Storage (incidental to the main use)
Permitted when: Storage does not interfere with required parking or vehicular access;
storage is not in required setback area abutting a public right-of-way; storage does
not decrease required landscaping; storage is completely screened from view from street
or adjacent properties; storage complies with all applicable codes and regulations
including, but not limited to, the Uniform Fire Code. Shipping containers shall also
comply with setback requirements for structures, floor area ratio standards, and parking
requirements. A permanent foundation shall be required for shipping containers. Storage
not meeting these criteria requires approval of a minor conditional use permit.
