CHAPTER 6
COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS

SECTION:

10-6-1: Conditions Of Use

10-6-1: CONDITIONS OF USE:

   A.   In order to provide an aesthetically pleasing atmosphere abutting the major streets and highways of the city and to protect property values in this zone, all permitted, conditional and accessory uses in the neighborhood shopping district (NS), central business district (CB), and highway oriented business district (HB) zone shall be subject to the following conditions:

      1.   Prior to issuance of a commercial (nonresidential) building permit, the owner shall submit to the building official a drawing or drawings showing the exterior views of the building, its position upon the property, location and sizes of parking areas, plans for ingress and egress from the property onto the street, proposed elevations and drainage plans for the building and property and proposed landscaping. The applicant's plans shall demonstrate compatibility with the existing structures and applicable design standards. (Ord. 2408, 10-1-2012)

      2.   The building official shall transmit these plans and drawings to the planning commission. The planning commission shall review and approve or disapprove the proposed plan. If disapproved, the planning commission shall inform the owner or applicant of the revisions necessary for approval. The owner or applicant may resubmit the plan for review upon making the required changes, and the planning commission shall then review and approve or disapprove the revised plan at its next meeting. (Ord. 2408, 10-1-2012; amd. Ord. 2512, 4-6-2015)

      3.   Upon approval of the proposed plans, the building permit may be issued, and the owner shall construct and improve the property in accordance with the approved plans. Any changes which the owner desires to make after initial approval shall be submitted to the commission for its review and shall be subject to approval by the commission. (Ord. 2408, 10-1-2012)

      4.   For the purpose of this section, upon the delivery to the planning commission of the documents required by subsection A1 of this section, the planning commission shall set a meeting to review the documents within five (5) business days. A quorum is needed for the review of these documents. Of those who attend, a simple majority may approve or disapprove the plans or make recommendations for change. Any additional hearings required for further review shall be scheduled within five (5) business days, unless the time frame is waived by the applicant. (Ord. 2408, 10-1-2012; amd. Ord. 2512, 4-6-2015)

ARTICLE A. NS NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING DISTRICT

SECTION:

10-6A-1: Intent

10-6A-2: Permitted Uses

10-6A-3: Conditional Uses

10-6A-4: Accessory Uses

10-6A-5: Density, Area And Height Regulations

10-6A-1: INTENT:

To establish areas or business facilities that transition with close proximity to residential areas, while minimizing any undesirable impact of such uses in the neighborhood which they serve. (Ord. 2408, 10-1-2012)