The purpose of the C-3 Auto-Oriented Commercial
District is to provide for and limit the establishment of motor vehicle
oriented or dependent commercial and service activities.
The following are permitted uses in a C-3 District:
A.
Auto accessory store.
B.
Motor vehicle and recreation equipment sales and garages
accessory thereto.
C.
Commercial recreational uses.
D.
Motels, motor hotels and hotels, provided that the
lot area contains not less than 500 square feet of lot area per unit.
E.
Restaurants, cafes, tearooms, taverns and off-sale
liquors.
F.
Private clubs or lodges serving food and beverages
with use being restricted to members and their guests. Adequate dining
room, kitchen and bar space must be provided according to standards
imposed upon similar unrestricted customer operations. The serving
of alcoholic beverages to members and their guests shall be allowed,
provided that such service is in compliance with applicable federal,
state and municipal regulations. Offices of such use shall be limited
to no more than 20% of the gross floor area of the building.
G.
Taxi terminals, stand and offices, bus terminals.
H.
Multifamily residential housing.
I.
Governmental
and public utility buildings.
[Added 12-20-2004 by Ord. No. 456]
The following are permitted accessory uses in
a C-3 District:
A.
All permitted accessory uses in a C-2 General Business
District.
The following are conditional uses in a C-3 District, requiring a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by Article XVIII of this chapter:
A.
Drive-in and convenience food establishments, provided
that:
(1)
The architectural appearance and functional plan of
the building and site shall not be so dissimilar to the existing buildings
or area as to the existing buildings or area as to cause impairment
in property values or constitute a blighting influence within a reasonable
distance of the lot.
(2)
At the boundaries of a residential district, a strip of not less than five feet in width shall be landscaped and screened in compliance with § 190-16G of this chapter.
(3)
Each light standard island and all islands in the
parking lot shall be landscaped or covered.
(4)
Parking areas shall be screened from view of abutting residential districts in compliance with § 190-16G of this chapter.
(5)
Parking areas and driveways shall be curbed with continuous
curbs not less than six inches high above the parking lot or driveway
grade.
(6)
Vehicular access points shall be limited, shall create a minimum of conflict with through traffic movements, shall comply with Table 2 in § 190-17B of this chapter and shall be subject to approval of the City Engineer.
(7)
All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source is not visible from the public right-of-way or from an abutting residence and shall be in compliance with § 190-16I of this chapter.
(8)
The entire area shall have a drainage system which
is subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
(9)
The entire area, other than occupied by buildings
or structures or plantings, shall be surfaced with a material which
will control dust and drainage and which is subject to the approval
of the City Engineer.
(10)
All signing and informational or visual communication
devices shall be in compliance with Chapter 150, Signs.
B.
Car washes (drive-through, mechanical and self-service),
provided that:
(1)
The architectural appearance and functional plan of
the building and site shall not be dissimilar to the existing buildings
or area as to cause impairment in property values or constitute a
blighting influence within a reasonable distance of the lot.
(2)
Magazining or stacking space is constructed to accommodate
that number of vehicles which can be washed during a maximum thirty-minute
period and shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
(3)
At the boundaries of a residential district, a strip of not less than five feet shall be landscaped and screened in compliance with § 190-16G of this chapter.
(4)
Each light standard island and all islands in the
parking lot shall be landscaped or covered.
(5)
Parking or car magazine storage space shall be screened from view of abutting residential districts in compliance with § 190-16G of this chapter.
(6)
The entire area, other than occupied by the building
or plantings, shall be surfaced with material which will control dust
and drainage which is subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
(7)
The entire area shall have a drainage system which
is subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
(9)
Vehicular access points shall be limited, shall create
a minimum of conflict with through traffic movement and shall be subject
to the approval of the City Engineer.
(10)
All signing and informational or visual communication
devices shall be in compliance with Chapter 150, Signs.
(11)
Provisions are made to control and reduce noise.
C.
Open and outdoor storage as a principal or accessory
use, provided that:
(1)
The area is fenced and screened from view of neighboring residential uses or, if abutting an R District, in compliance with § 190-16G of this chapter.
(2)
Storage is screened from view from the public right-of-way in compliance with § 190-16G of this chapter.
(3)
Storage area is grassed or surfaced to control dust.
(5)
Does not take up parking space as required for conformity
to this chapter.
D.
Open or outdoor service, sale and rental as a principal
or accessory use and including sales in or from motorized vehicles,
trailers or wagons, provided that:
(1)
Outside services, sales and equipment rental connected
with the principal use is limited to 30% of the gross floor area of
the principal use.
(2)
Outside sales areas are fenced or screened from view of neighboring residential uses or an abutting R District in compliance with § 190-16G of this chapter.
(4)
Sales area is grassed or surfaced to control dust.
(5)
Does not take up parking space as required for conformity
to this chapter.
E.
Accessory, enclosed retail, rental or service activity
other than that allowed as permitted uses or conditional uses within
this section, provided that:
(1)
Such use is allowed as a permitted use in a C-1 or
C-2 District.
(2)
Such use does not constitute more than 30% of the
lot area and not more than 50% of the gross floor area of the principal
use.
(3)
Adequate off-street parking and off-street loading in compliance with the requirements of Article III, Tables 2 and 3, of this chapter.
(4)
All signing and informational or visual communication
devices shall be in compliance with Chapter 150, Signs.
F.
Any other legitimate business uses, which uses are
consistent with the intent and purpose of the C-3 District.
G.
Enclosed tool and die manufacturing, provided that:
[Added 9-15-1997 by Ord. No. 428]
(1)
The architectural appearance and functional plan of
the building and site shall not be so dissimilar to the existing buildings
or area as to cause impairment in property values or constitute a
blighting influence within a reasonable distance of the lot.
(4)
Any other conditions that the Planning Commission
may deem appropriate for the proposed use.
