(A) Intent. The C-3 Commercial/Storage District is intended primarily for application in areas abutting R-2, R-3, and R-4 districts in accord with policies of the comprehensive plan.
(1) Local commercial establishments providing services and supplies to the community and local trade area, and
(2) Local commercial establishments providing storage facilities, and
(3) Private garages or other non-residential buildings.
(C) Permitted accessory uses and structures. The following accessory uses and structures shall be permitted:
(1) Accessory uses and structures normally appurtenant to the permitted principal uses and structures and to permitted special uses and structures permitted as exceptions, when in accordance with the provisions of § 152.041; however, no accessory use shall exceed the front and rear yard requirements;
(1) Churches and other religious institutions;
(2) Private clubs and lodges;
(3) Public buildings and grounds;
(4) Hospital, nursing home, and other medical facilities;
(5) Public and private charitable institutions; and/or
(6) Alternative energy systems not exceeding 25kW which utilizes biomass, geothermal, hydropower, solar and/or wind sources in conformance with "net metering" as defined in Neb. RS 70-2001 to 70-2005.
(1) No use shall be permitted which shall allow retail sales on the premises, and
(2) Open storage of materials shall be permitted only within an area surrounded or screened by a solid wall or fence; and
(3) No use shall be permitted; and no process, equipment, or materials shall be used, which are found by the Zoning Administrator, or in the case of a special permit by the City Council; to be objectionable by reasons of odor, fumes, dust, smoke, cinders, dirt, refuse, noise, vibrations, illumination, glare, or unsightliness, or to involve any hazard of fire or explosion.
A permitted use that is denied under this section by the Zoning Administrator may be appealed to the Board of Adjustment.
(F) Height and area regulations.
(1) Minimum lot requirements. The minimum lot area shall be 8,000 square feet.
(2) Minimum yard requirements.
(a) Front yard. There shall be a minimum front yard of not less than a depth of 20 feet from the property line.
(b) Rear yard. A minimum rear yard of not less than a depth of 20 feet is required.
(c) Side yard. The minimum side yard shall be ten feet.
(3) Maximum lot coverage 35%.
(4) Maximum height. No structure shall exceed 35 feet.
(G) Design standards. All commercial property located within the C-3 Commercial/Storage District shall meet design standards in § 152.064.
(Ord. 972, passed 5-21-2019)