§ 154.100 PURPOSE OF THE BUSINESS DISTRICTS.

   (A)   Achieve the commercial objectives of the comprehensive plan.

   (B)   Meet the needs for commercial services and good of the trade area.

   (C)   Preserve and promote the development of efficient commercial facilities and encourage a compatible relationship between commercial facilities and other land uses and thoroughfares by:

      (1)   Differentiating the types and purposes of commercial activities;

      (2)   Establishing bulk and area controls;

      (3)   Requiring off-street loading and parking facilities as required in §§ 154.175 through 154.181;

      (4)   Controlling the number, area, location, and types of signs as required in §§ 154.195 through 154.204; and

      (5)   Protecting the character of commercial districts and their peculiar suitability for commercial uses.

(Ord. 01-04-01, passed 4-10-2001)