(a) Residential Uses in C-2 Districts. Single-family residences are permitted in C-2 Districts as nonconforming, pre-existing uses. New two-family units are permitted in accordance with the standards of R-6 zoning. New multi-family units are permitted in accordance with the standards of R-10 zoning. However, such units may be permitted only as a part of a mixed commercial/residential development as multi-family-only units. Elderly housing which meets the exclusionary definitions of Federal law may be constructed in C-2 zoning, provided that the total population in such elderly housing does not exceed five percent of the total current population of the Municipality. However, as to C-2 zoned property located in the Olde Downtown Pickerington Village Area as defined in Section 1292.09, single-family uses shall be permitted uses when incorporated within a C-2 commercial use, provided that no such use shall occupy more than fifty percent of the structure in any such C-2 zoned property.
(b) Bufferyards. All commercial uses adjacent to residential uses, either along rear or side lot lines, shall have a landscaped bufferyard, according to the provisions of Chapter 1296.
(c) Accessory Uses. No accessory uses or buildings shall be located in the required front yard.
(d) Corner Lots. Where a lot is located at the intersection of two or more streets, there shall be a front yard on each street side.
(e) Lighting. Exterior lighting shall be shaded wherever necessary to avoid casting direct light on any residential use.
(f) Signs. Signs shall be subject to the requirements set forth in Chapter 1292.
(g) Parking. Specific parking requirements are set forth in Chapter 1290.
(Ord. 2014-27. Passed 8-5-14.)