The “C-1” Central Business District is intended for the purpose of grouping retail merchandising activities into a concentrated area serving the general shopping needs of the community. Principal permitted uses include department stores, apparel stores, general retail sales and services, and similar uses appropriate for comparison shopping. The district is intended to strengthen the economy of the core shopping district.

In the C-1 District, no building shall be used, and no building or structure altered, enlarged, or erected which is arranged, intended, or designed for other than one of the uses listed in SECTION 3 below.

A.    Amusement places (indoors).

B.    Antique shops and stores, providing all merchandise is displayed and sold inside a building.

C.    Apparel, clothing, and accessory retail and/or rental stores.

D.    Armory, gunsmithing, weapons sale, resale, and repair.

E.    Artist studios.

F.    Bakery and pastry shops.

G.    Banks and other savings and lending institutions.

H.    Barber shops, beauty shops and chiropractic, massage, or similar personal services.

I.     Bicycle shops.

J.     Books and stationery stores.

K.    Business and technical schools including schools for photography, dancing, and music.

L.    Business machine sales, repair, and service, including computers and related equipment.

M.   Cigar and tobacco stores.

N.    Churches and other similar places of worship.

O.    Commercial and private recreation centers and fitness gyms.

P.    Computer and electronics stores and repair.

Q.    Delicatessens, restaurants, bars and grills, taverns, and catering establishments.

R.    Department stores.

S.    Drug stores and prescription shops/pharmacies.

T.    Dry cleaning, laundry, seamstress, and tailor establishments.

U.    Fire stations, police stations, jails.

V.    Florist and gift shops.

W.   Furniture and home furnishing stores.

X.    Government administration buildings, including public and private utility companies.

Y.    Grocery stores.

Z.    Hardware stores.

AA. Hobby, stamp, and coin shops.

BB. Household appliance stores.

CC. Interior decorator’s shops.

DD. Jewelry and metal craft stores and shops.

EE.  Leather goods.

FF.  Library and museums (public or private).

GG. Liquor stores.

HH. Lock, locksmiths, and key shops.

II.    Medical, dental, optician, optometrists, orthodontic, physical therapy, and health clinics.

JJ.   Music instrument sales and repair shops.

KK. Music studios.

LL.  Newspaper offices, newsprint, job printing, and printing supply stores.

MM.         Offices, office buildings, office supply and equipment stores.

NN. Paint supply stores.

OO. Pet stores and shops.

PP.  Photography studios, photographic equipment sales, and supply stores.

QQ. Picture framing shops.

RR. Post office.

SS.  Private clubs and lodges.

TT.  Self-service laundries.

UU. Travel agencies.

In the C-1 District, no building shall be used, and no building or structure altered, enlarged, or erected which is arranged, intended, or designed for the following uses and the following uses shall at all times be prohibited:

A.    Escort agencies.

B.    Adult book and/or video stores.

C.    Sexually oriented adult entertainment establishments, (including but not limited to sexually oriented bars, cabarets, massage parlors, live theaters, motion picture theaters, and or other sexually oriented entertainment businesses.)

D.    Adult novelty stores.

SECTION 5. INTENSITY OF USE REGULATIONS.

No requirements except those to meet fire regulations.

SECTION 6. LOT COVERAGE.

Lot size will have a minimum size of 7,500 square feet. The principal building and accessory buildings shall not cover more than 30% of the lot size not to exceed 11,000 square feet of the lot area.

SECTION 7. HEIGHT REGULATIONS.

No building shall exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height.

SECTION 8. SETBACK.

Where a C-1 Zone abuts any residential district, a setback of not less than 15 feet shall be provided. If an alley separates the C-1 Zone and the residential district, no setback is required.

SECTION 9. SIGN REGULATIONS.

See ARTICLE XXV.

SECTION 10. PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS.

See ARTICLE XXVI.

SECTION 11. LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS.

See ARTICLE XXVII.

SECTION 12. TRAFFIC REGULATIONS.

See ARTICLE XXVIII.