1327.05 C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL.

   (a)    The purpose of the C-2 General Commercial District is to:

      (1)    Create and maintain major commercial areas accommodating a broad range of office, retail and other commercial activities of community-wide significance and regulate such commercial uses so as to minimize their impact on surrounding residential neighborhoods.

   (b)    Lot Provisions.

      (1)    Nonconforming lots shall comply with the provisions of Section 1333.26.

   (c)    Setbacks.

      (1)    Accessory structures shall be set back at least three (3) feet from all rear and side property lines.

      (2)    The alignment provisions in shall apply.

      (3)    Architectural features may project into a required setback as provided below:

         A.   Fire escapes, chimneys, cornices, awnings, canopies, eaves, sills, pilasters, lintels, gutters or other similar features may extend into a setback a distance not exceeding three (3) feet, except that such features shall not extend closer than three (3) feet from the property line.

         B.   Uncovered stairs, landings and porches shall not extend closer than three (3) feet from the property line.

      (4)    No permitted encroachment noted above shall extend to within three (3) feet of an accessory structure.

      (5)    Fences, walls, terraces, steps or other similar features may encroach into a required setback. Such appurtenances shall not be located within access, drainage, or utility easements.

      (6)    HVAC mechanical units may be located no closer than three (3) feet to a side lot line.

      (7)    Parking shall be permitted in the front setback only on approved driveways.

   (d)    Building Height.

      (1)    The maximum height of an accessory structure shall not exceed eighteen (18) feet, except as provided in Section 1333.27.

   (e)    Performance Standards.

      (1)    All construction shall substantially conform in street orientation and massing to adjacent structures, except where this shall cause conflict with other provisions.

   (f)    Permitted, Accessory and Conditional Uses.

   (g)    Development Standards. See for Miscellaneous Development Standards.

      (1)   Parking. See Section 1333.19, 1333.20 for Parking Performance Standards.

   (h)    Signage. See Section 1333.16 and Appendix C for Sign Performance Standards and for Sign Design Ordinance.

   (i)    Landscaping. See Section 1333.11 for Landscaping Performance Standards.

(Ord. 2023-02. Passed 4-17-23.)