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   59-C-7.132. Commercial.
      (a)   Pedestrian-oriented local commercial facilities not indicated on the master plan for the area in which the proposed development is located may be permitted at the discretion of the district council upon a finding that they are compatible with the development and are necessary for the service of the residents of the proposed development and adjacent residential developments, in amounts not to exceed the following:
         (1)   If the number of dwelling units shown on the development plan is greater than 500, retail, personal service and professional office facilities principally for the service of the residents in the development may be permitted in an amount not exceeding 10 square feet of gross floor area per dwelling unit shown on the development plan.
         (2)   If the number of dwelling units shown on the development plan is greater than 1,000, retail, personal service and professional office facilities principally for the service of the residents in the development may be permitted in an amount not exceeding 20 square feet of gross floor area per dwelling unit shown on the development plan.
      (b)   Commercial and industrial uses may be permitted in addition to the local commercial facilities permitted under paragraph (a) above, if any, subject to the following conditions:
         (1)   That such uses are proposed by the appropriate master plan to be located within the area covered by the planned development zone.
         (2)   That such uses are so designed and located as to achieve the purposes of the planned development zone and to be compatible with other uses within and adjacent to the development.
      (c)   A transitory use is allowed in accordance with Section 59-A-6.13.