The commercial districts established for the Town of Manchester include:
Table 21-1: Commercial Districts
District Name
Map Symbol
General Commercial
GC
Hamlet Commercial
HC
A. 
General Commercial (GC). The purpose of the GC District this district is to support the provision of a broad range of commercial goods and services that serve residents and the greater Manchester community in accordance with the vision and development goals of the Town's Comprehensive Plan. Uses in this district should not only strengthen the economic vitality of Manchester, but also contribute to its attractiveness as a place to live, work, recreate, and invest. The mixing of uses in the GC District is encouraged. Future development and investment in the GC District shall observe the following:
1) 
Building appearance, including architectural treatments, palettes, and the general design of all buildings and grounds, is of such quality and design as to be a visual asset to the area and adjacent development.
2) 
Sound planning, landscape, and buffering management practices are utilized to enhance the separation and compatibility of adjacent commercial, residential, and agricultural uses and all other nearby properties.
3) 
Safe highway management practices are utilized to ensure a sustainable land use development pattern and foster the development of welcoming streetscapes and gateways in and around commercial activity nodes.
4) 
Transportation facilities are located and designed to encourage walking and biking to, from, and within commercial sites and accommodate people of all ages and abilities.
B. 
Hamlet Commercial (HC). The purpose of the HC District is to support the vision and development goals of the Town of Manchester Comprehensive Plan for the Hamlet of Port Gibson. This district shall support development that enhances and contributes to Port Gibson's historic character. More specifically, the HC District is intended to foster the development of a small-scale, mixed use residential, commercial, and civic activity center that serves the community in a manner consistent with the pedestrian-oriented and traditional character of the Hamlet.
A. 
Uses identified with "P" in Table 21-2 are permitted in the subject zoning district, subject to compliance with all other applicable standards of this zoning law.
B. 
Uses identified with "SUP" in Table 21-2 may be allowed if reviewed and approved in accordance with the special use permit procedures contained in Article 64.
C. 
Uses not listed and those identified with "–" are prohibited.
Table 21-2: District Uses
GC
HC
Additional Regulations
RESIDENTIAL
Multiple-family dwelling
SUP
SUP
§ 325-40.24
Upper floor residential unit
P
P
—
COMMERCIAL
Administrative or professional office
P
P
—
Animal hospital
P
P
—
Automotive sales, service, or repair shop
SUP
—
§§ 325-40.6 and 325-40.7
Brewery, winery, or distillery
SUP
SUP
§ 325-40.9
Car wash
SUP
—
§ 325-40.11
Dance, art, photo, or music studio
P
P
—
Day care facility, youth or adult
P
P
§ 325-40.12
Eating or drinking establishment
P
P
§ 325-40.14
Funeral home
SUP
—
—
Gasoline station
SUP
SUP
§ 325-40.7
Gym or health club
P
P
—
Hospital
SUP
—
—
Kennel
SUP
—
§ 325-40.22
Laundromat or dry-cleaning outlet
P
P
—
Lodging
P
P
—
Medical clinic or office
P
P
—
Recreation facility, indoor
P
P
—
Recreation facility, outdoor
SUP
—
§ 325-40.25
Retail store or personal service shop
P
P
—
OTHER
Educational institution
—
—
—
Essential services
—
SUP
—
Mix of uses
See Most Restrictive Use
Public park or playground
P
P
—
Religious institution
—
—
—
Tier 3 solar energy collection system
SUP
SUP
§ 325-40.33
Telecommunications facility
SUP
SUP
§ 325-40.31
ACCESSORY
Accessory structure or use
P
P
§ 325-40.2
Drive-through facility
SUP
—
§ 325-40.13
Home occupation, residential
P
P
§ 325-40.20
Outdoor sales or display
P
SUP
§ 325-40.26
Outdoor storage
P
SUP
§ 325-40.27
Parking area or lot
P
P
Article 51
Tier 1 or 2 solar energy collection system
P
P
§ 325-40.33
Temporary storage unit
P
P
§ 325-40.30
A. 
In addition to the requirements within Article 21, the requirements of Part 5, Development Standards, of this chapter shall apply to the commercial districts within the Town.
B. 
Uses may be subject to site plan review in accordance with § 325-62.2.
The following requirements shall apply to principal and accessory structures and uses in the commercial districts within the Town. Paved surfaces, such as driveways and parking spaces, shall not be subject to the requirements of Table 21-3, but shall conform to the requirements of Article 51.
Table 21-3: Lot, Area, and Setback Requirements
GC
HC
A. Minimum lot size
20,000 square feet
15,000 square feet
B. Minimum lot width
80 feet
40 feet
C. Front setback
Residential use
40 feet minimum
20 feet minimum
Nonresidential use
40 feet minimum
70 feet maximum
0 feet minimum
5 feet maximum
D. Minimum side setback1
Principal structure or use
20/35 feet
0/15 feet
Accessory structure or use
25 feet
0/5 feet
E. Minimum rear setback1
Principal structure or use
25/50 feet
10/25 feet
Accessory structure or use
10/25 feet
0/15 feet
NOTES:
(1)
The first number represents the required setback, the second number is the required setback if the lot is adjacent to a residential use or district.
The following requirements shall apply to the commercial districts within the Town.
Table 21-4: Dimensional and Bulk Requirements
GC
HC
Maximum building height
Principal structure
45 feet
3 stories
45 feet
3 stories
Accessory structure
15 feet
12 feet
Maximum lot coverage
Gross impervious surface and structures
65%
85%
Minimum reserved open space1
Green space or landscaped area
35%
15%
NOTES:
(1)
These areas shall consist of, to the maximum extent possible, retention of existing natural site vegetation, as well as landscaping. Impermeable surfaces, retention ponds and facilities may not be included in the green space calculation. No permitted or specially permitted use shall take place on any area identified in the approved site plan as making up the green space required by this section.