§ 15-2722. CORNER COMMERCIAL.

A.

Purpose. The purpose of this section is to allow for the development of small-scale, neighborhood-serving commercial establishments that can provide convenient, walkable access to important amenities and that can increase the sense of community and value to the surrounding neighborhood.

B.

Permit Required. A proposal for a Corner Commercial use shall require a Zone Clearance subject to Article 51.

C.

Reserved.

D.

Permitted Types. Corner Commercial uses are limited to the following:

1.

Counter-Service cafes and coffee shops;

2.

Delicatessens;

3.

Bakeries;

4.

General Markets and Healthy Food Grocers;

5.

Flower shops; and

6.

Bike shops and bike repair services.

E.

Design Standards. Per the underlying district and the following:

1.

The building must maintain the appearance of a single-family home and fit architecturally with the neighborhood.

2.

The commercial use must be easily recognizable from the front façade through the use of large windows or an active outdoor use such as produce stands or café seating.

3.

Outdoor seating for cafes, etc. is allowed in the front and rear yards, setback at least 10 feet from adjacent residential property lines or fences, whichever is closer to the use, and shall be oriented to minimize impacts on any adjacent residences.

4.

The commercial area shall be limited to 1,500 square feet.

5.

Signage.

a.

Illuminated signage is not permitted.

b.

Up to two outdoor signs, with a combined total of 24 square feet or less in size, are permitted. Signs must be visually compatible with the building and surrounding neighborhood.

c.

Wall or window-mounted Menu Display Boards (less than two square feet in area) and A-Frame (sandwich) signs that display daily specials, etc. are permitted, but may not be located in the public right-of -way.

F.

General Regulations.

1.

Reserved.

2.

Alcohol sales are prohibited.

3.

Hours of operation shall be limited to 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

4.

Amplified music is not permitted outside.

5.

Drive-throughs are prohibited.

6.

Any storage of materials or trash outside must be enclosed.

G.

Parking. On-site parking shall be limited to residents.

H.

Location.

1.

Must be located on a corner lot where intersecting a Major Street.

2.

The building must front the Major Street with the main access to the commercial area provided from that street.

I.

Findings. The following shall be added as required Zone Clearance findings.

1.

The use must be oriented to serve the immediate neighborhood, promoting health and facilitating a sense of community between neighbors.

2.

The use must complement the residential character of the neighborhood and will not adversely impact adjacent properties.

(Added Ord. 2015-39, § 1, eff. 1-9-16; Am. Ord. 2018-25, § 26, eff. 6-11-18; Am. Ord. 2018-66, § 47, eff. 1-18-19).