It is recognized that for many commercial activities a grouping on a common site offers the most efficient method of offering goods and services to the public. The most common form of a planned commercial area is a shopping center. These can range in scale from neighborhood to region, and can additionally offer an enclosed mall, public services. offices and living areas on a single site.
This district provides for commercial developments which can consist of consolidated buildings, parking and circulation and site improvement. It encourages flexibility of design in order to maximize convenience to the public, convenience of vehicular circulation and service, and visual and functional amenities. The limitation of Section 1153.02 on primary structures shall not apply in this district.
Planned commercial districts are to be established for specific projects or for an area for which a unique character is desired. Approval of a planned commercial district consists of two elements: First approval of a C-3 District zoning, and second approval of a site plan for the district as approved for in Chapter 1151. Final approval of a C-3 District is not complete until a site plan or a general development guide, as provided for in Section 1131.02(b) has been approved by Council. Because the C-3 District is established to create a specific project or to establish a unique character for an area, approval for such districts shall terminate at three years after approval of a plan by Council, unless a building permit has been issued for construction in conformance with the approved plans. Upon approval by Council, the term of a C-3 District may be extended for individual periods of up to three years.
(Ord. 269-2001. Passed 12-17-01.)