The Commercial Low Density District is applicable along outlying areas, adjacent to a major thoroughfare, with appropriate provisions for reducing conflicts with adjacent residential areas. It will contain substantial setbacks to reduce friction on adjacent major thoroughfares. Commercial uses in such District will serve the needs of the residential neighborhoods and also the needs of persons using the adjacent thoroughfares.
7.12.1 Dimensional requirements.
A. Minimum lot dimensions.
1. Area: 15,000 square feet; and
2. Frontage: 100 feet at the setback line (120 feet for corner lots).
B. Building locations (minimum setbacks from lot lines).
1. Front yard setback: 40 feet;
2. Rear yard: 35 feet; and
3. Side yard: ten feet each (20 feet for corner lot abutting a street).
C. Accessory buildings. Accessory buildings shall be a minimum of ten feet from a rear or side lot line.
D. Maximum height.
1. Principal building: 50 feet; however, for each additional two feet of setback added, an additional one foot in height can be added; and
2. Accessory: less than 50% of the height of the principal building.
NOTE: If approved by the Planning Board, church steeples, chimneys, belfries, water tanks or towers, fire towers, flag poles, spires, wireless and broadcasting towers, cupolas, domes, antennas (except satellite dish antennas), and similar structures and necessary mechanical appurtenances not intended for human occupancy are not subject to the height limit regulations contained in this ordinance.
7.12.2 Permitted and prohibited uses. Uses permitted by right, under prescribed conditions, and by a special use permit are set forth in the Table of Uses by District in Article 7.15 below. All uses not specifically permitted in the Table of Uses By District are prohibited.
(Ord. passed 2-3-2021)