(A) Purpose. This district is intended to provide opportunities for the preservation of residential structures and neighborhood character while permitting conversion to a limited range of commercial uses in properties located along arterial streets.
(B) Permitted uses. Permitted uses in the BT District are listed in § 151.061, Zoning district use table.
(D) Conditions of use. The following regulations must be followed when developing within the BT District:
(1) Impact mitigation. The property must be capable of supporting the proposed use in a fashion that limits negative impacts on adjacent residential uses. Sensitive site design, screening, or landscaping will be required to mitigate such negative impacts;
(2) Preservation of significant structures. Wherever possible, the redevelopment of the lot should not result in demolition of the principal structure. Rehabilitation, restoration, or minor remodeling of the existing structure is encouraged;
(3) Preservation of significant features. Alterations should not obscure, remove, or modify features that contribute to the historic nature of the building or neighborhood; and
(4) Context. New or remodeled buildings must be designed to be residentially scaled and in character with the neighborhood.
(E) Bulk regulations. Bulk regulations in the BT District including regulations regarding lot area, lot width, lot depth, yard areas, and lot coverage are listed in § 151.093, Business district bulk regulations.
(Ord. 2015-08, § 8.03, passed 6-23-2015)