(A) Purpose and intent. This district is established to provide a core area of civic and high quality commercial uses to the community of Dilworth. These services should vary in use and extent to facilitate interdependence. The intent of this district is to support commercial uses that provide economic activity within city limits and to provide adequate/safe access to transportation infrastructure. See § 153.068(D) for building and design standards.
(B) Permitted uses. The following are permitted uses in the Central Business District (C-2):
(1) Non-residential uses.
(a) Animal-related services, inclusive of:
1. Veterinary clinics/hospitals (no overnight care, outside pens); and
2. Pet shops (no outside pens, kennels or exercise yards).
(b) Entertainment and recreational activities, inclusive of:
1. Art galleries;
2. Museums;
3. Bowling alleys;
4. Billiards;
5. Indoor recreation;
6. Studios/dance; and
7. Theatres (non-drive-up).
(c) Vehicles and equipment, inclusive of:
1. Auto service station; and
2. Automobile repair (minor, includes tire sales).
(d) Personal services, inclusive of:
1. Dry cleaning;
2. Laundromat;
3. Incidental repair;
4. Shoe repair/sales;
5. Sewing/tailor;
6. Massage treatments;
7. Tanning salon;
8. Barber/beauty shop;
9. Drug/pharmaceuticals;
10. Employment agencies;
11. Health clubs; and
12. Mortuaries/funeral.
(e) Professional services/commercial offices, inclusive of:
1. Locksmith;
2. Dental/hygienic;
3. Medical/clinics/hospitals;
4. Chiropractic;
5. Travel agency;
6. Real estate;
7. Architecture/design;
8. Engineering;
9. Accounting;
10. Property management;
11. Contracting (office);
12. Insurance sales/claims;
13. Plumbing/heating/electrical;
14. Shops/sales;
15. Investment (banks, savings, loans, credit unions, and the like); and
16. Professional services or commercial offices of similar use/type/intent.
(f) General retail, inclusive of:
1. Paint/decor store;
2. Book store;
3. Camera/photo/film;
4. Bicycle sales/repair;
5. Essential services;
6. Gift store/novelties;
7. Jewelry sales;
8. Appliance sales;
9. Hobby shop;
10. Florists;
11. Tobacco shop;
12. Health food/products;
13. Dairy product retail;
14. Clothing/apparel;
15. Antique store;
16. Variety store;
17. Hardware;
18. Pawn shops;
19. Tattoo shops;
20. Sporting goods;
21. Toy/game stores;
22. General sales/repair (clocks, watches, vacuums, dry goods, fabric, auto part sales, postage, appliances, copies, televisions, electronics or other similar uses);
23. Music/record stores (including instruments);
24. Convenience store (with or without fuel sales);
25. Department/discount;
26. Hunting goods/firearms/with other merchandise sales; and
27. THC product sales.
(g) Food and beverage services, inclusive of:
1. Bakery (goods/retail);
2. Delicatessen/prepared food sales;
3. Nightclubs;
4. Cocktail lounges;
5. Clubs/lodges;
6. Restaurants, cafes (no drive thru service);
7. Dairy product retail;
8. Candy/ice cream/frozen desserts;
9. Meat or produce market (non-processing);
10. Grocery, supermarket, fruit/vegetable store (non-vehicle or movable sales); and
11. Liquor store (on-off sale).
(h) Lodging facilities, inclusive of:
1. Motels/motor hotels; and
2. Hotels.
(i) Residential programs/facilities, day care facilities, child care centers, retirement, nursing, assisted living, elderly homes or similar uses, provided that:
1. Only the rear yard shall be used for play or recreational areas, unless otherwise approved. Said area shall be fenced, controlled and screened in compliance with § 153.065;
2. The site and related parking/service entrances have direct access to an arterial or collector street of sufficient capacity to accommodate the traffic which will be generated by the development. Vehicular entrances to parking or service areas shall create minimum conflicts with through traffic movement;
3. Adequate off-street parking is provided in compliance with § 153.060;
4. Adequate off-street loading, as deemed applicable, is provided in compliance with § 153.060;
5. When abutting a residential district, a buffer area with screening and landscaping in compliance with § 153.065 shall be provided; and
6. All state laws and statutes governing such use are strictly adhered to and all operating permits are secured.
(j) Commercial car washes (drive-through, mechanical and self-service), provided that:
1. Stacking space is constructed subject to the approval of the City Engineer;
2. At the boundaries of a residential district, a strip of not less than five feet shall be screened in compliance with this chapter;
3. Parking or car storage space shall be screened from view of abutting residential districts in compliance with § 153.065;
4. The entire area other than that occupied by the building or plantings shall be surfaced with material which will control dust and drainage, of which is subject to the approval of the City Engineer;
5. The entire area shall have a drainage system which is subject to the approval of the city;
6. All lighting shall be hooded and so directed so as not to be in violation of the provisions of § 153.068; and
7. Vehicular access points and curb cuts to the business shall be limited in order to maintain efficient transportation systems and to reduce conflicts with through traffic. Site plans and access configurations shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
(2) Public, institutional and civic uses.
(a) Library;
(b) Public assembly (churches, synagogues, temples, and the like);
(c) Governmental offices, conference centers, civic buildings;
(d) Open space, athletic fields, parks and playgrounds;
(e) Trade or vocational schools; and
(f) Parking lots and transportation terminals.
(C) Accessory uses. The following are permitted accessory uses in the Central Business District (C-2):
(1) Commercial uses within a building/structure that are accessory to the principal use but such use shall not exceed 30% of the gross floor space as utilized by the principal use;
(2) Off-street parking as regulated by § 153.060, but not including off-street parking for semi-trailer trucks; and
(3) Off-street loading facilities as regulated by § 153.060.
(D) Conditional uses. The following are conditional uses in a C-2 District:
(1) Residential uses. Multiple-family dwellings, up to 12 units, provided that:
(a) There is adequate off-street parking in compliance with § 153.060;
(b) One off-street loading space, if applicable, in compliance with § 153.060;
(c) Parking areas are screened and landscaped from view of surrounding and abutting residential districts in compliance with § 153.065;
(d) All signing and informal or visual communication devices shall be in compliance with the applicable provisions of the City Code;
(e) The principal use structure is in compliance with the state Uniform Building Code; and
(f) Usable open space is equal to 20% of the gross lot area.
(2) Non-residential uses.
(a) Publicly regulated utility buildings, structures necessary for the health, safety and general welfare of the community and mini-warehouse or storage garages with no outdoor storage; and
(b) Automobile sales and rentals.
(3) Planned Unit Developments.
(E) Minimum dimensional requirements and standards. The following minimum requirements shall be observed in the C-2 District subject to the additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in this chapter.
(1) Lot dimensional standards.
Use type | Lot area | Lot width | Lot depth |
As permitted | None | None | None |
(2) Setbacks.
(a) Front yard: ten feet from curb line or right-of-way/property boundary, whichever is more restrictive;
(b) Side and rear setbacks: none or as otherwise required per building codes.
(F) Maximum building height. For additional information on calculating building heights see definition of BUILDING HEIGHT in § 153.010.
(1) Principal building: none;
(2) Accessory buildings: as governed by § 153.069.
(Ord. passed - -; Ord. 23-01, passed 4-24-2023)