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Chapter 5 ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
Chapter 14 AUTHORITIES
Chapter 23 BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND COUNCILS
Chapter 36 FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES
Chapter 51 INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM
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Chapter 77 POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chapter 91 SALARIES AND COMPENSATION
Chapter 120 ALARM SYSTEMS
Chapter 127 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Chapter 141 ANIMALS
Chapter 166 CABLE TELEVISION
Chapter 173 COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY CODE
Chapter 180 CONSTRUCTION CODES
Chapter 185 CONVERSION THERAPY
Chapter 188 CURFEW
Chapter 201 ELECTRIC SERVICE
Chapter 212 FEES
Chapter 219 FIREARMS
Chapter 225 FIREWORKS
Chapter 231 FIRE INSURANCE PROCEEDS
Chapter 237 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
Chapter 251 FOOD CODE
Chapter 272 GRAFFITI
Chapter 288 HEALTH AND SAFETY
Chapter 295 HISTORICAL AND CONSERVATION DISTRICTS
Chapter 302 HOUSE NUMBERING
Chapter 308 HOUSING
Chapter 317 INVASIVE PLANTS AND NOXIOUS WEEDS
Chapter 325 LAW ENFORCEMENT
Chapter 328 LEAD POISONING PREVENTION
Chapter 332 LIBRARY
Chapter 339 LICENSES AND PERMITS
Chapter 346 LITTER AND ADVERTISING MATERIAL
Chapter 353 LOITERING AND PANHANDLING
Chapter 364 MASSAGE THERAPISTS
Chapter 378 MUNICIPAL CLAIMS AND LIENS
Chapter 387 NOISE
Chapter 396 PARKS AND RECREATION
Chapter 403 PAWNBROKERS
Chapter 410 PEDDLING AND SOLICITING
Chapter 424 POLES
Chapter 431 PROPERTY SALES
Chapter 433 PUBLIC ART
Chapter 438 RAIN BARRELS
Chapter 442 RECORDS, PUBLIC ACCESS
Chapter 453 SALES
Chapter 460 SCRAP METAL DEALERS
Chapter 467 SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL
Chapter 473 SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
Chapter 479 SIDEWALK CAFES
Chapter 485 SIGNS
Chapter 496 SOLID WASTE
Chapter 502 STORAGE FACILITIES
Chapter 505 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Chapter 508 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
Chapter 515 SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 521 SUSTAINABILITY
Chapter 536 TAMPERING WITH PUBLIC PROPERTY
Chapter 540 TATTOO AND PIERCING ESTABLISHMENTS
Chapter 543 TAX ABATEMENTS
Chapter 546 TAX AMNESTY PROGRAM
Chapter 549 TAXATION
Chapter 555 TREES
Chapter 564 VEHICLE NUISANCES, STORAGE OF
Chapter 570 VEHICLE REPAIR SHOPS
Chapter 576 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Chapter 583 VENDING MACHINES
Chapter 600 ZONING
Part 1 Short Title, Purposes And Interpretations
Part 2 Enforcement And Administration
Part 3 Permits And Certificates
Part 4 Zoning Hearing Board
Part 5 Zoning Map And Boundaries
Part 6 Types Of Uses
Part 7 Zoning Districts
Part 8 Districts
Part 9 General Provisions
Part 10 Accessory Uses
Part 11 Additional Requirements For Specific Uses Or Zoning Districts
Part 12 Provisions For Special Exception And Conditional Uses
Part 13 Fences And Walls; Sight Triangles
Part 14 Buffer Strips And Screening
Part 15 Private Roads, Driveways And Parking Areas; Sidewalks
Part 16 Off-Street Parking And Loading
Part 17 Signs29
Part 18 Floodplain Overlay Zone
Part 19 Heliports
Part 20 Airport Overlay Zones
Part 21 Wireless Communications Facilities
Appendix A Small Wireless Communications Facility Design Manual
Part 22 Definitions
Chapter A610 ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY
Chapter A611 BOND ISSUES AND LOANS
Chapter A612 FRANCHISE AND SERVICES
Chapter A613 GOVERNMENTAL AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
Chapter A614 PLAN APPROVAL
Chapter A615 PUBLIC PROPERTY
Chapter A616 SEWERS
Chapter A617 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
Chapter A618 WATER
Chapter A619 ZONING; PRIOR ORDINANCES
Chapter DT DERIVATION TABLE
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§ 600-802. R-1 Residential District.
   A.   Dimensional requirements.
 
Uses
Minimum Lot Size
Maximum Building Coverage
Maximum Impervious Coverage
Maximum Height
Minimum Lot Width
Minimum Front Yard Setback
Minimum Rear Yard Setback
Minimum Side Yard Setback
Allowed use, unless otherwise stated
6,600 sq, ft.
30%
40%
35 ft.
60 ft.
25 ft.
30 ft.
7 ft. per side
 
   B.   Allowed uses.
      (1)   Permitted-by-right uses.
         (a)   Gardens, crop farming and forestry.
         (b)   One-family detached dwelling.
         (c)   Public parks, nature preserves and nonmotorized recreation trails.
         (d)   Small Wireless Communications Facilities, pursuant to Part 21 of this Chapter. [Added 4-24-2023 by Ord. No. 41-2023]
      (2)   Accessory uses. In compliance with Part 10, unless otherwise noted.
         (a)   Animal shelters: maximum 25 square feet. No commercial use.
         (b)   Garages/carports: maximum 600 square feet. [Amended 2-14-2011 by Ord. No. 8-2011]
         (c)   Greenhouses: maximum 280 square feet. No commercial use.
         (d)   Home occupation, minor: in compliance with § 600-1006.
         (e)   Storage sheds: maximum 280 square feet.
         (f)   Swimming pools, accessory: see also Chapter 180, Construction Codes, and § 600-1001. [Amended 8-26-2013 by Ord. No. 35-2013]
         (g)   Geothermal heat pumps. [Added 10-26-2015 by Ord. No. 58-2015]
         (h)   Solar energy systems. [Added 10-26-2015 by Ord. No. 58-2015]
         (i)   Water-powered energy systems. [Added 10-26-2015 by Ord. No. 58-2015]
         (j)   Non-tower based WCFs, pursuant to Part 21 of this Chapter. [Added 3- 27-2017 by Ord. No. 21-2017; amended 4-24-2023 by Ord. No. 41-2023]
      (3)   Special exception uses. In compliance with § 600-1202.
         (a)   Bed-and-breakfast inn.
         (b)   Home occupations, major: in compliance with § 600-1006.
      (4)   Conditional use. In compliance with § 600-1203.
         (a)   Student home, which shall only be allowed in an existing lawful apartment dwelling.
   C.   Additional requirements. [Added 2-14-2011 by Ord. No. 8-2011]
      (1)   Each newly built or placed dwelling unit shall have:
         (a)   A minimum dwelling unit width and length of 18 feet; and
         (b)   A permanent foundation or an enclosure around the base of the dwelling that has the appearance of a permanent foundation.
      (2)   If a lot is to be served by a mound on-lot septic system that is a raised above the ground level, it shall be located outside of the required front and side yard setbacks, unless the applicant proves to the satisfaction of the Zoning Officer and Sewage Enforcement Officer that such placement is infeasible.
§ 600-803. R-2 Residential District.
   A.   Dimensional requirements.
Uses
Minimum Lot Size (square feet)
Maximum Building Coverage
Maximum Impervious Coverage
Maximum Height
Minimum Lot Width
Minimum Front Yard Setback
Minimum Rear Yard Setback
Minimum Side Yard Setback (each)
Uses
Minimum Lot Size (square feet)
Maximum Building Coverage
Maximum Impervious Coverage
Maximum Height
Minimum Lot Width
Minimum Front Yard Setback
Minimum Rear Yard Setback
Minimum Side Yard Setback (each)
Place of worship, cemetery or public or private school
25,000
50%
70%
50
125
15
40
15
One-family detached dwelling
3,000
40%
50%
35
30
15
25
4
One-family semidetached dwelling (per dwelling unit)
2,500
35%
55%
35
25
15
25
4
One-family attached dwelling (townhouse) per dwelling unit)
1,800
60%
75%
35
18
15
20
4
College or university nonresidential uses
5,500
40%1
70%1
35
40
15
25
15
College or university residential uses2
50,000
40%1
70%1
35
80
15
253
154
Other allowed use, unless otherwise stated
5,500
40%
50%
35
60
15
25
8
 
NOTES:
1   For abutting lots in common ownership, the maximum building and impervious coverage may apply to all such lots combined.
2   Not including preexisting dwelling units which are owned by a college or university and which are regulated as individual dwelling units and meet the definition of occupancy by one family or which meet the requirements for a student home.
3   For a new or expanded building housing students, a forty-foot minimum building setback shall apply from the lot line of every dwelling that is not owned by the college or university.
4   A side yard setback is not required where a new building is replacing a building that was previously attached to another building along that lot line. New dwelling units that are allowed to be attached to each other do not need a side yard setback between the new dwellings.
   B.   Allowed uses.
      (1)   Permitted-by-right uses.
         (a)   Gardens, crop farming and forestry.
         (b)   One-family detached dwelling.
         (c)   One-family semidetached dwelling.
         (d)   One-family attached dwelling.
         (e)   Public parks and nonmotorized recreation trails.
         (f)   Small Wireless Communications Facilities, pursuant to Part 21 of this Chapter. [Added 4-24-2023 by Ord. No. 41-2023]
      (2)   Accessory uses. In compliance with Part 10, unless otherwise noted.
         (a)   Animal shelters: maximum 25 square feet. No commercial use allowed.
         (b)   Private garages/carports: maximum 600 square feet. See § 600-1002. [Amended 2-14-2011 by Ord. No. 8-2011]
         (c)   Greenhouses: maximum 280 square feet. No commercial use allowed. See § 600-1003.
         (d)   Home occupations: minor. See § 600-1006.
         (e)   Storage sheds: maximum 280 square feet. See § 600-1003.
         (f)   Swimming pools, accessory: see also Chapter 180, Construction Codes, and § 600-1001. [Amended 8--26-2013 by Ord. No. 35-2013]
         (g)   Geothermal heat pumps. [Added 10-26-2015 by Ord. No. 58-2015]
         (h)   Solar energy systems. [Added 10-26-2015 by Ord. No. 58-2015]
         (i)   Water-powered energy systems. [Added 10-26-2015 by Ord. No. 58-2015]
         (j)   Non-tower WCFWCFs, pursuant to Part 21 of this Chapter. [Added 3- 27-2017 by Ord. 21-2017; amended 4-24-2023 by Ord. No. 41-2023]
      (3)   Special exception uses. In compliance with § 600-1202.
         (a)   Adaptive reuse: see § 600-1202A.
         (b)   Bed-and-breakfast inn.
         (c)   Cemeteries.
         (d)   College or university, which may include dormitories, fraternities, sororities and other student and/or staff residential uses, provided each residential use is: owned and/or operated by the college or university; and such residential uses are on lots of 50,000 square feet or greater. See also § 600-817, which includes alternative provisions within the INS Overlay Zone.
         (e)   Day-care homes as an accessory use: see § 600-1202.
         (f)   Home occupations, major: see § 600-1006.
         (g)   Life care retirement facility.
         (h)   Nursing home.
         (i)   Personal-care center.
         (j)   Places of worship.
         (k)   Municipal buildings.
         (l)   Public or private schools, not including dormitories.
         (m)   Swimming pool, as a principal use.
      (4)   Conditional uses. In compliance with § 600-1203.
         (a)   Group care home.
         (b)   Student home, which shall only be allowed in an existing lawful apartment dwelling.
   C.   The conversion of an existing one-family detached dwelling, one-family attached dwelling or one-family semidetached dwelling into two or more dwelling units shall be prohibited.
   D.   A maximum of 60% of the land area between the front of each residential use and the street right-of-way line shall be used for vehicle parking and driveways. See also § 600-1602B regarding parking locations. [Added 2-14-2011 by Ord. No. 8-2011]
§ 600-804. R-3 Residential District.
   A.   Dimensional requirements.
Uses
Minimum Lot Size
(square feet)
Maximum Building Coverage
Maximum Impervious Coverage
Maximum Height
Minimum Lot Width
Minimum Front Yard Setback
Minimum Rear Yard Setback
Minimum Side Yard Setback (each)
Uses
Minimum Lot Size
(square feet)
Maximum Building Coverage
Maximum Impervious Coverage
Maximum Height
Minimum Lot Width
Minimum Front Yard Setback
Minimum Rear Yard Setback
Minimum Side Yard Setback (each)
Place of worship, cemeteries and private or public schools
20,000
50%
75%
60
125
5
30
10
One-family detached dwelling
2,000
60%
75%
35
20
5
20
32
One-family semidetached dwelling (per dwelling unit)
1,800
60%
75%
35
18
5
20
32
One-family attached dwelling (per dwelling unit)
1,800
60%
75%
35
18
5
20
32
Two-family detached dwelling (per building)
3,000
60%
75%
35
30
5
20
52
Low-rise apartments
3,000
60%
75%
35
30
5
20
5
College or university nonresidential uses
5,500
40%3
70%3
35
40
15
25
15
College or university residential uses4
50,000
40%5
70%5
35
80
15
25
156
Mid-rise apartments
7,200
30%
55%
60
60
10
30
30
Other allowed use, unless otherwise stated
5,500
60%
80%
35
30
5
20
6
 
NOTES: 
1   See § 600-909, which may require a certain front yard setback.
2   A side yard setback is not required along a lot line where: (a) principal buildings were previously attached; or (b) as part of dwellings built as part of the same subdivision or land development, provided the requirements of Chapter 180, Construction Codes, are met for separation from an existing window or door. See applicable fire ratings. A side yard setback is also not required for new dwelling units that are allowed to be attached to other new dwelling units.
3   For abutting lots in common ownership, the maximum building and impervious coverage may apply to all such lots combined.
4   Not including preexisting dwelling units which are owned by a college or university and which are regulated as individual dwelling units and meet the definition of occupancy by one family or which meet the requirements for a student home.
5   For abutting lots in common ownership, the maximum building and impervious coverage may apply to all such lots combined.
6   For a new or expanded building housing students, a forty-foot minimum building setback shall apply from the lot line of every dwelling that is not owned by the college or university.
   B.   Allowed uses.
      (1)   Permitted-by-right uses.
         (a)   Gardens, crop farming and forestry.
         (b)   One-family detached dwelling.
         (c)   One-family semidetached dwelling.
         (d)   One-family attached dwelling (townhouse).
         (e)   Low-rise apartments, with a maximum density of 1,500 square feet of lot area per dwelling unit, but not including a "conversion" which is addressed in Subsection B(3) below.
         (f)   Public parks and nonmotorized recreation trails.
         (g)   Surface parking area as a principal or accessory use, provided it serves a use allowed in the R-3 District and does not serve the general public. See also § 600-1008.
      (h)   Small Wireless Communications Facilities. pursuant to Part 21 of this Chapter. [Added 4-24-2023 by Ord. No. 41-2023]
         Note: in the R-3 District, student homes shall be allowed in any lawful dwelling without needing to meet the additional requirements of § 600-1203.
      (2)   Accessory uses. See Part 10 unless otherwise noted.
         (a)   Animal shelters: maximum 25 square feet. No commercial use allowed.
         (b)   Private garages/carports: maximum 600 square feet. [Amended 2-14-2011 by Ord. No. 8-2011]
         (c)   Greenhouses: maximum 280 square feet. No commercial use allowed.
         (d)   Home occupations, minor: see § 600-1006.
         (e)   Storage sheds: maximum 280 square feet.
         (f)   Swimming pools, accessory: see also Chapter 180, Construction Codes. [Amended 8-26-2013 by Ord. No. 35-2013]
         (g)   Geothermal heat pumps. [Added 10-26-2015 by Ord. No. 58-2015]
         (h)   Solar energy systems. [Added 10-26-2015 by Ord. No. 58-2015]
         (i)   Water-powered energy systems. [Added 10-26-2015 by Ord. No. 58-2015]
         (j)   Non-tower WCFs, pursuant to Part 21 of this Chapter. [Added 3-27-2017 by Ord. 21-2017; amended 4-24-2023 by Ord. No. 41-2023]
      (3)   Conditional uses. In compliance with § 600-1203.
         (a)   Conversions: shall also meet Subsection C(4) below.
         (b)   Group-care home.
         (c)   Public utilities.
      (4)   Special exception uses. In compliance with § 600-1202.
         (a)   Adaptive reuse.
         (b)   Bed-and-breakfast inn.
         (c)   Cemeteries.
         (d)   College or university, which may include dormitories, fraternities, sororities, and other full-time student and/or staff residential uses, provided that each residential use is: owned and/or operated by the college or university; and such residential uses are on a lot of 50,000 square feet or greater. See also § 600-817, which includes alternative provisions within the INS Overlay Zone.7
         (e)   Day-care facilities.
         (f)   Home occupations, major: in compliance with § 600-1006.
         (g)   Life care retirement facility.
         (h)   Mid-rise apartments, with a maximum density of 1,500 square feet of lot area per dwelling unit, which may be decreased to 1,000 square feet if all units (other than a manager) are limited to occupancy by persons age 62 or older and the physically disabled.
         (i)   Municipal buildings.
         (j)   Nursing homes.
         (k)   Personal-care centers.
         (l)   Places of worship.
         (m)   Public or private schools, not including dormitories swimming pool, as a principal use.
         (n)   Parking garage to serve a use allowed in the R-3 District.
   C.   Additional requirements in the R-3 District.
      (1)   If an existing rear or side alley is available or could be feasibly extended, it shall be used for access to off-street parking spaces and/or garage door(s) for the lot instead of a front yard driveway and/or a front garage door(s).
      (2)   This subsection is mainly designed to address situations where use of a rear or side alley is not feasible. If two or more side-by-side off-street parking spaces are located in the front yard of a single-family attached dwelling (townhouse) or if garage door(s) for two or more vehicles face onto the street in the front of the single-family attached dwelling (townhouse), then the minimum building width per dwelling along such street shall be a minimum of 24 feet.
      (3)   A maximum of 60% of the land area between the front of each residential use and the street right-of-way line shall be used for vehicle parking and driveways. See also § 600-1602B regarding parking locations. [Amended 2-14-2011 by Ord. No. 8-2011]
      (4)   The conversion of an existing one-family detached dwelling, one-family attached dwelling or one-family semidetached dwelling into two or more dwelling units shall be prohibited.
7.   Editor's Note: For a new or expanded building housing students, a 40 feet minimum building setback shall apply from the lot line of every dwelling that is not owned by the college or university.
§ 600-805. (Reserved)
§ 600-806. R-PO Residential/Professional Office District.
   A.   Dimensional requirements.
 
Uses
Minimum Lot Size
(square feet)
Maximum Building Coverage
Maximum Impervious Coverage
Maximum Height
Minimum Lot Width
Minimum Front Yard Setback
Minimum Rear Yard Setback
Minimum Side Yard Setback (each)
Allowed residential uses
   Shall meet regulations of the R-2 District
Place of worship
20,000
50%
75%
35
60
25
30
7
Other allowed use, unless otherwise stated
5,500
40%
70%
35
50
20
30
7
 
   B.   Allowed uses.
      (1)   Permitted-by-right uses.
         (a)   Residential uses: the same uses shall be allowed as are allowed in the R-2 District.
         (b)   Gardens, crop farming and forestry.
         (c)   Offices 8   (such as but not limited to the following: health care professionals, physicians, dentist, oral surgeon, orthodontist, periodontist, osteopath, chiropractor, physical therapist, psychologist, podiatrist, optometrist, lawyer, accountant, real estate broker, financial consultant, mortgage/financial businesses).
         (d)   Fire and ambulance station.
         (e)   Home occupations, minor, in accordance with § 600-1006.
         (f)   Public parks and nonmotorized recreation trails.
         (g)   Small Wireless Communications Facilities, pursuant to Part 21 of this Chapter. [Added 4-24-2023 by Ord. No. 41-2023]
      (2)   Accessory uses.
         (a)   See Part 10 unless otherwise noted.
            [1]   Garages/carports: maximum 600 square feet. [Amended 2-14-2011 by Ord. No. 8-2011]
            [2]   Storage sheds: maximum 280 square feet.
         (b)   The following uses shall be permitted only on properties primarily used for residential purposes:
            [1]   Animal shelters: maximum 25 square feet and with no commercial use allowed. [Amended 8-26-2013 by Ord. No. 35-2013]
            [2]   Greenhouses: maximum 280 square feet and with no commercial use allowed.
            [3]   Swimming pools, accessory: see Chapter 180, Construction Codes. [Amended 8-26-2013 by Ord. No. 35-2013]
         (c)   Geothermal heat pumps. [Added 10-26-2015 by Ord. No. 58-2015]
         (d)   Solar energy systems. [Added 10-26-2015 by Ord. No. 58-2015]
         (e)   Water-powered energy systems. [Added 10-26-2015 by Ord. No. 58-2015]
         (f)   Roof-mounted wind turbines. [Added 10-26-2015 by Ord. No. 58-2015]
         (g)   Non-Tower WCFs, pursuant to Part 21 of this Chapter. [Added 4-24-2023 by Ord. No. 41-2023]
      (3)   Special exception uses. Pursuant to § 600-1202.
         (a)   Day-care facilities.
         (b)   Home occupations, major: see § 600-1006.
         (c)   Place of worship.
8.   NOTE: With on-street parking permitted for up to three employees. Should there be four or more employees, the following off-street parking requirement shall apply: one space per each 150 square feet of floor area.
§ 600-807. C-C Commercial Core District.
   A.   Dimensional requirements.
 
Uses
Minimum Lot Size
(square feet)
Maximum Building Coverage
Maximum Impervious Coverage
Maximum Height
Minimum Lot Width
Minimum Front Yard Setback
Minimum Rear Yard Setback
Minimum Side Yard Setback (each)
Apartments of six or more stories
25,000
70%
90%
1002
72
0
25
15
Apartments of six or more stories
25,000
70%
90%
1002
72
0
25
15
Other uses, unless otherwise stated
2,500
80%
95%
1002
20
0
0
0
 
NOTES:
1   See § 600-909, which may require a certain front yard setback.
2   See additional height requirement in § 600-807C.
   B.   Allowed uses.
      (1)   Permitted-by-right uses: [Amended 8-26-2013 by Ord. No. 35-2013; 4-24-2023 by Ord. No. 41-2023]
         (a)   High-rise apartments1
         (b)   Movie theaters and performing arts facilities
         (c)   Low-rise or mid-rise apartments1
         (d)   One-family attached dwellings (townhouses) or one-family semidetached dwellings meet the regulations of the R-3 District gardens crop farming and forestry
         (e)   Amusement arcade
         (f)   Municipal building
         (g)   Passenger bus or train terminal
         (h)   Public parking garages and parking lots that are owned/or operated by a City-authorized parking authority or another governmental entity. A new parking garage with a street frontage of more than 100 feet shall include at least one street-level commercial use.
         (i)   Nonpublic parking garages and parking lots that serve a use located within the C-C District as opposed to being available to the general public. If such parking involves 10 or more new parking spaces then special exception approval shall be required. As a criteria of special exception approval the applicant shall show that the parking: (a) will not cause a loss of a significant historic building; (b) will not create a serious traffic congestion or a traffic hazard for pedestrians; and (c) will include suitable landscaping between the parking and a public sidewalk. See also Subsection C below. A new parking garage with a street frontage of more than 100 feet shall include at least one street-level commercial use.
         (j)   Bakeries (limited to 2000 square feet production floor area) and retail sale of baked goods
         (k)   Bank and other financial institutions which may include drive-through facilities
         (l)   Business and printing services
         (m)   Civic/convention center and sports arena
         (n)   College or university other than residential uses
         (o)   Conversion of existing building space into one or more dwelling units which shall meet the requirements listed for “conversions” in § 600-1203D even though the use is not a conditional use. Such conversion shall only be allowed if the lot includes at least one street level principal business establishment.
         (p)   Creation and retail sales of art and crafts items which may include multiple vendors
         (q)   Dry cleaners (limited to 2000 square feet of service/production area)
         (r)   Fire and ambulance station
         (s)   Fitness centers/exercise clubs
         (t)   Funeral homes
         (u)   Hotels motels and bed-and-breakfast inns
         (v)   Offices
         (w)   Personal services such as barber or beauty shop (see § 600-1103) tailors nail salons (see § 600-1103) and certified massage therapy (see § 600-1103) and not including a massage parlor
         (x)   Photo-finishing services
         (y)   Radio and television stations
         (z)   Recreational facilities public parks and nonmotorized recreation trails
         (aa)   Restaurants (eat-in or takeout) which may include entertainment but shall not include drive- through service. This use shall not allow outdoor sale of ready-to-eat heated food on a regular basis on a lot that is not operated from a building on the lot.
         (bb)   Retail stores
         (cc)   Small appliance sales repair and service stores
         (dd)   Small Wireless Communications Facilities, pursuant to Part 21 of this Chapter.
         (ee)   Social clubs and associations (non-PLCB licensed) which shall not be allowed fronting on Penn Street between 2nd Street and 6th Street and which shall not operate between 12:00 midnight and 11:00 a.m. For any use that also meets the definition of a BYOB Chapter 127 Part 3 (§§ 127-301 to 127-308) and § 127-202 shall also be met.
         (ff)   Trade vocational and hobby schools not including residential uses
NOTE:
1   The street-level floor shall include at least one principal business establishment.
      (2)   Accessory uses. See Part 10 unless otherwise noted.
         (a)   Amusement devices: pursuant to § 600-1010 of this chapter.
         (b)   Entertainment: pursuant to § 600-1005.
         (c)   Home occupations, major or minor: see § 600-1006.
         (d)   Storage as an accessory use to a use located within the C-C District.
         (e)   Roof-mounted wind turbines. [Added 10-26-2015 by Ord. No. 58-2015]
         (f)   Geothermal heat pumps. [Added 10-26-2015 by Ord. No. 58-2015]
         (g)   Solar energy systems. [Added 10-26-2015 by Ord. No. 58-2015]
         (h)   Water-powered energy systems. [Added 10-26-2015 by Ord. No. 58-2015]
         (i)   Non-tower WCFs, pursuant to Part 21 of this Chapter. [Added 3-27-2017 by Ord. 21-2017; amended 4-24-2023 by Ord. No. 41-2023]
      (3)   Conditional uses. See § 600-1203.
         (a)   Banquet hall.
         (b)   Gaming facility.
         (c)   Taverns and nightclubs.
      (4)   Special exception uses. Pursuant to § 600-1202 of this chapter.
         (a)   Day-care facilities.
         (b)   Dormitories owned and operated by a college or university, provided that the street-level floor shall include at least one principal business establishment. [Amended 3-23-2020 by Ord. No. 33-2020]
      (c)   Place of worship.
      (e)   Adaptive reuse, which shall be allowed only if the lot includes at least one street-level principal business establishment. [Added 1-13-2020 by Ord. No. 4-2020]
   C.   Additional requirements in the C-C District.
      (1)   Retail uses shall not extend into the public right-of-way, except as may be specifically approved under another City ordinance.
      (2)   Drive-through services shall only be permitted as accessory to financial institutions. A drive-through facility shall not have an entrance or exit onto Penn Street.
      (3)   Height requirements.
         (a)   Structures may be increased in height up to 175 feet by special exception, provided the applicant provides an analysis to show that the additional height will allow sunlight to reach the street during midday hours, considering any proposed setbacks and an analysis of how the building will be set back from windows of existing adjacent buildings to provide compatibility.
      (4)   See parking requirements in § 600-1603.
      (5)   A building shall not have a street-level building wall longer than 50 feet unless such wall is interspersed with a window or door at least every 50 feet, artistic displays, changes in building setback or rooflines of more than three feet variation, and/or architectural features.
      (6)   (Reserved)9
      (7)   A principal or accessory parking lot or parking garage shall not be allowed that is open to the general public, unless the structure is owned and/or operated by the City, Berks County, another governmental entity, or a City-authorized parking authority.
9.   Editor's Note: Former Subsection C(6), regarding wind turbines, was repealed 10-26-2015 by Ord. No. 58-2015.
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