(a) Purpose. The "GC" General Commercial district is intended to include highway-oriented businesses. Uses in this area must be well connected via auto and pedestrian connections. Buildings must be well designed and have distinct architectural character. High quality landscaping and streetscape elements are very important in this area and will define the gateway into the district. Buildings should be limited to 120,000 square feet in size.
(b) Lot Development Standards.
Lot Area Dimensions | Use | Standard |
Lot Area | All | None |
Lot Width | All | 90 feet minimum |
Setbacks | ||
Principal | ||
Front Yard | All | 20 feet minimum |
Side Yard | All | None unless abutting a Residential District, then 5 feet minimum |
Rear Yard | All | None |
Accessory | ||
From Principal Structure | 10 feet minimum | |
Front Yard | Not Permitted | |
Side Yard | 3 feet minimum | |
Rear Yard | 3 feet minimum | |
Size | 25% maximum rear yard coverage and 60% maximum square feet of principal structure footprint | |
Coverage | ||
Maximum Lot Coverage | All | 70% maximum |
Height | ||
Principal Building | All | 35 feet maximum or no higher than WPAFB Airport Zoning Regulation, whichever is less |
Accessory Building | 20 feet maximum or no taller than principal structure, whichever is less | |
(c) Accessory Uses. Accessory uses, structures, buildings, or facilities customarily incidental and subordinate to the principally permitted use, structure, building, or facility shall be as permitted on the same lot, subject to the standards of Chapter 1128: Supplemental and Accessory Regulations
(d) Permitted Uses in the GC District
Residential Care and Congregate Residential |
Assisted Living |
Life or Continuing Care |
Other Groups Not Listed, as Approved by the Zoning Administrator |
Institutional/Public/Semi-Public |
Club, Fraternal, Lodge Meeting Hall |
Cultural Institution |
Essential Public Services and Utilities |
Government Office Building |
Hospital |
Public Recreation and Community Center |
Public Safety Facility |
Religious Places of Worship |
Commercial/Service |
Animal Hospital/Veterinary Clinic - No Outdoor Run or Kennel |
Commercial Entertainment, Recreation - Indoor Excluding Adult Uses |
Day Care Center |
Distillery/Winery |
Drive-In and Drive Through Establishments |
Eating or Drinking Establishment |
Financial Institution |
Funeral Home or Internment Service |
Hotel |
Medical or Dental Office or Clinic |
Microbrewery |
Office, Business and Professional |
Retail Sales & Services |
Studio or Meeting Facility |
Vehicle Fuel Sales when Accessory to a Permitted Use |
Vehicle Sales, Rental and Lease Excluding Body Work |
Other Groups Not Listed, as Approved by the Zoning Administrator |
(e) Conditional Uses in the GC District
Residential Care and Congregate Residential |
Nursing Home |
Institutional/Public/Semi-Public |
Emergency Care Facility |
Park/Playground |
Public Works/Maintenance Facility |
School, College or University, Vocational and Technical, Trade or Business |
Essential Public Services and Utilities |
School, Elementary and Secondary for Academic Instruction |
Hospital |
Wireless Telecommunications Antenna, Facility or Tower |
Commercial/Service |
Animal Hospital, Veterinary Clinic - With Outdoor Run or Kennel |
Building Materials and Hardware |
Commercial and Industrial Equipment and Machinery Sales, Rental, Leasing and Repair |
Distillery/Winery |
Commercial Entertainment, Recreation - Outdoor Excluding Adult Uses |
Food Truck Park |
Hotel |
Kennel |
Medical Dispensary |
Multiple Uses |
Vehicle Service and Repair Facility |
Vehicle Wash Facility |
Industrial, Manufacturing and Processing |
Laboratory or Research Establishment |
(Ord. 34-17. Effective 12-7-17; Ord. 21-19. Passed 4-1-19.)