The purpose of the Commercial/Industrial District is to encourage the establishment of areas for general commerce and business, retail sales, wholesale sales, and light Manufacturing. Activities would include retail outlets, service stations, eating and drinking establishments, and Manufacturing activities commonly located in an serving the local market. The overall character of the District is intended to be transitional in nature, thus industrial uses allowed in this district shall be limited to those which can compatibly exist adjacent to commercial and lower density activities. Due to the high volumes of traffic which usually accompany these business activities, it is absolutely necessary that C/I Districts be located on a collector or arterial as specified by the City of Columbus Comprehensive Plan.
[§ 7A-740, formerly § 7A-713 and § 7A-715, added by Ord. No. 01-04, effective May 17, 2001, and amended by Ord. No. 02-01, effective May 17,2002, amended by Ord. No. 07-02, effective March 1, 2007; amended by Ord. No. 21-09, effective December 8, 2021.]