1. Purpose. The C-2 district accommodates commercial and office facilities that serve the needs of markets ranging from several neighborhoods to the overall region. While allowed commercial and office uses are generally compatible with nearby residential areas, traffic and operating characteristics of some uses may have an impact on adjacent residential neighborhoods. Use regulations require special permit review for these selected uses. C-2 Districts are most appropriate at intersections of collector and arterial streets, at the junction of several neighborhoods, along major commercial or mixed use corridors, or at substantial commercial subcenters. The district also permits other uses with similar urban impacts to substantial commercial development.
2. Site Development Regulations for Regular C-2 Districts.
Regulator | Permitted Residential Uses | All Other Permitted Uses |
Regulator | Permitted Residential Uses | All Other Permitted Uses |
Site Area per Housing Unit (sq. ft.) | Same standards as for the R-5 Multi-family Residential High Density District | NA |
Minimum Lot Area | None | |
Minimum Lot Width (feet) | None | |
Minimum Yards (feet) (Note 1) | ||
Front Yard | 25 | |
Side Yard | 5 | |
Street Side Yard | 20 | |
Rear Yard | Lesser of 20% of lot depth or 20 feet | |
Maximum Height (feet) | 50 | |
Maximum Amount of Total Parking Located in Street Yard | 80% | |
Note 1: Flexible Yard Setbacks in Planned Unit Development Districts. The Planning Commission and City Council may vary required minimum setbacks in PUD districts. Along arterials designated in the city’s Comprehensive Development Plan, the city may require a deeper front-yard setback.