City of Cortland, NY: Business permitted and specially permitted uses.

§ 300-30 Business districts established.

The business districts are listed in Table 300-20 below. When this chapter refers to business districts it is referring to one of the following:

Table 300-20: Business Districts
District Name	Map Symbol
Central Business	CB
Neighborhood Business	NB
Professional Office	PO
General Business Local	GB-2
General Business Regional	GB-1

The business district names and map symbols are intended to provide a general indication of what is allowed in the district by denoting the commercial or office orientation of the district and its relative character.

§ 300-31 Business purpose statements.

Central Business (CB). The purpose of the CB District is to identify the traditional, mixed-use core to the City of Cortland and support investment that is consistent with the vision and goals of the City's Comprehensive Plan. Not only does the CB District encompass much of the historic center of the City, but also the surrounding neighborhoods and parcels that contribute to the traditional downtown character. The intent of the CB District is to foster higher density, mixed-use developments that provide a variety of shopping, service, and living opportunities consistent with the pedestrian-oriented and historic character of Main Street. In order to accomplish this, regulations on the location, design and use of structures or land will be employed to foster a desirable concentration of activities and amenities, creating a comfortable environment for visitors arriving by foot, bicycle, or motor vehicle. The CB District will also serve to support the development of downtown as the civic, cultural, and governmental center to the City.

Neighborhood Business (NB). The purpose of the NB District is to provide for the development of small-scaled retail and service stores in areas adjacent to or surrounded by established residential neighborhoods, and to support the vision and goals contained in the City of Cortland Comprehensive Plan. Investment permitted in the NB District shall be compatible with the scale and walkability of neighborhoods and shall not negatively impact their residential character. The intent of this district is to accommodate shops and services that meet the needs of our residents while enhancing the walkability of the community and preserving the City's traditional residential development pattern.

Professional Office (PO). The purpose of the PO District is to accommodate a mixture of higher-density residential uses and relatively low-intensity office or service uses in accordance with the vision and goals contained in the City of Cortland Comprehensive Plan. The PO District is intended for areas of the City where single-family residential uses may no longer be viable due to high traffic volumes or other market factors, but remain viable locations, for multifamily dwellings or offices. Such areas shall serve as a transition or buffer zone between more intensely developed nonresidential areas and established residential neighborhoods. The dimensional regulations are also intended to permit the conversion of single-family detached dwelling into multifamily or commercial buildings.

General Business Local (GB-2). The purpose of the GB-2 District is to provide suitable areas for a wide range of commercial uses and to support the vision and goals contained in the City of Cortland Comprehensive Plan. The intent of the GB-2 District is to create commercial corridors and activity centers that are smaller in scale than those permitted in the GB-1 District, but more intense than those found in the remaining business districts. This shall be achieved through the application of a maximum building footprint requirement. Commercial activity in the GB-2 District should create streetscapes that successfully balance the needs of motorists and nonmotorists by providing building and site design elements that support a multimodal transportation network.

General Business Regional (GB-1). The purpose of the GB-1 District is to accommodate commercial development that caters to residents, travelers and tourists, while also supporting the vision and goals contained in the City of Cortland Comprehensive Plan. The GB-1 District is intended to designate areas for the development of larger scale commercial activities that depend upon significant volumes of motor vehicle traffic. In addition to accommodating motor vehicle traffic, development within the GB-1 District shall incorporate pedestrian amenities and circulation, including linkages to adjacent neighborhoods. This district encourages the application of site design and buffering techniques to regulate the design and placement of parking facilities, access points, structures, and landscaping elements to create welcoming gateways into the City.

§ 300-32 Business permitted and specially permitted uses.

Uses are allowed in business zoning districts in accordance with Table 300-22 below.

Uses identified with a "P" in the table are permitted as-of-right in the subject zoning district, subject to compliance with all other applicable standards of this chapter.

Uses identified with a "SP" in in the table may be allowed if reviewed and approved in accordance with the special permit procedures contained in Article XVI.

Uses not listed and those identified with a "—" are expressly prohibited.

Table 300-22: Business Permitted and Specially Permitted Uses
Land Use	Zoning District
Land Use	CB	NB	PO	GB-2, GB-1
1. Residential
Single-family dwellings	—	P	P	—⁽¹⁾
Two-family dwellings	—	P	P	—⁽¹⁾
Multifamily dwellings	P	P	P	P
Bed-and-breakfasts	SP	P	P	—
Home occupations	—	SP	SP	SP
Fraternity or sorority dwellings	—	—	SP	SP
Rooming houses and boarding houses	—	SP	—	—
Upper floor residential units	P	P	P	P
Accessory uses or structures	SP	SP	SP	SP
Solar photovoltaic systems (accessory only)	SP	SP	SP	SP

NOTES:
"P" = Permitted;
"SP" = Specially Permitted;
"—" = Prohibited

(1)

Single- and two-family dwellings occupied as of the effective date of this revised chapter are considered a permitted use. The development of new single- or two-family dwellings are prohibited.

Land Use	Zoning District
Land Use	CB	NB	PO	GB-2, GB-1
2. Institutional
Places of worship	SP	SP	SP	SP
Schools	—	P	SP	P
Public service utilities	SP	SP	SP	P
Clubs (lodges, fraternal or sororal organizations, etc.)	P	—	SP	P
Ancillary parking areas	—	—	SP	SP
Parks, playgrounds	SP	SP	SP	SP
3. Commercial
Indoor lodging	P	—	SP	P
Extended-care medical facilities	—	—	SP	P
Personal or professional offices	P	P	P	P
Medical offices	P	P	P	P
Upper floor offices	P	P	P	P
Day-care centers	SP	P	P	—
Cemeteries	—	—	SP	—
Funeral parlors	—	P	P	—
Ambulance service	—	—	—	P
Art galleries and studios	P	P	P	P
Financial institutions and services	P	P	SP	P
Fuel stations	—	SP	SP	P
Motor vehicle service shops	—	SP	—	P
Motor vehicle sales	—	—	—	P
Personal service shops	P	P	SP	P
Dry cleaner outlets and laundromats	P	P	—	P
Retail stores	P	P	SP	P
Outdoor sales	SP	—	—	SP
Indoor entertainment and recreation	P	SP	—	P
Outdoor entertainment and recreation	—	—	—	SP
Restaurants and taverns	P	SP	SP	P

NOTES:
"P" = Permitted;
"SP" = Specially Permitted;
"—" = Prohibited

§ 300-33 Business lot, area, and yard requirements.

The lot, area, and yard requirements listed in Table 300-23 below shall apply to the business districts within the City.

Table 300-23: Business Lot, Area, and Yard Requirements
Land Use	Zoning District
Land Use	CB	NB	PO	GB-2, GB-1
A. Minimum Lot Size¹
Single-family/two-family	—	10,000 square feet	7,500 square feet	—
Multifamily	SPR²	10,000 square feet	7,500 square feet	10,000 square feet
Nonresidential uses	SPR²	10,000 square feet	7,500 square feet	10,000 square feet
B. Minimum Lot Width³
Single-family/two-family	—	100 feet	100 feet	—
Multifamily	SPR²	100 feet	100 feet	100 feet
Nonresidential uses	SPR²	100 feet	100 feet	100 feet
C. Minimum Front Yard⁴
Single-family/two-family	—	0 feet	25 feet	—
Multifamily	0 feet	0 feet	25 feet	30 feet, 0 feet
Nonresidential uses	0 feet	0 feet	25 feet	30 feet, 0 feet
D. Maximum Front Yard⁴
Single-family/two-family	—	—	—	—
Multifamily	5 feet	20 feet	—	GB-2: 40 feet
Nonresidential uses	5 feet	20 feet	—	GB-2: 40 feet
E. Minimum Side Yard⁴
Single-family/two-family	—	5 feet	7 feet	—
Multifamily	SPR²	15 feet	15 feet	15 feet
Nonresidential uses	SPR²	10 feet	10 feet	10 feet
F. Minimum Rear Yard⁴
Single-family/two-family	—	20 feet	25 feet	—
Multifamily	SPR²	20 feet	25 feet	20 feet
Nonresidential uses	SPR²	20 feet	25 feet	20 feet
All accessory uses/structures	SPR²	5 feet	5 feet	5 feet

NOTES:
¹	Or the most common lot width on the block in which it is located.
²	Or the most common yard on the block in which the lot is located.

§ 300-34 Business bulk requirements.

The bulk requirements listed in Table 300-24 below shall apply to the business districts within the City.

Table 300-24: Business Bulk Requirements
Land Use	Zoning District
Land Use	CB	NB	PO	GB-2, GB-1
A. Maximum Lot Coverage
Residential uses	SPR¹	60%	60%	60%
Nonresidential uses	SPR¹	80%	80%	80%
B. Maximum Building Height
Residential uses (principal)	100 feet	35 feet	45 feet	45 feet
Residential uses (accessory)	15 feet	15 feet	15 feet	15 feet
Nonresidential uses (principal)	100 feet	45 feet	45 feet	45 feet
Nonresidential uses (accessory)	15 feet	15 feet	15 feet	15 feet
C. Minimum Building Height
Residential uses (principal)	22 feet	22 feet	—	GB-2: 22 feet
Residential uses (accessory)	—	—	—	—
Nonresidential uses (principal)	22 feet	22 feet	—	GB-2: 22 feet
Nonresidential uses (accessory)	—	—	—	—
D. Maximum Building Footprint
Residential uses (principal)	SPR¹	SPR¹	SPR¹	SPR¹
Residential uses (accessory)	—	—	—	—
Nonresidential uses (principal)	5,000 square feet	5,000 square feet	5,000 square feet²	GB-2: 10,000 square feet
Nonresidential uses (accessory)	1,000 square feet	1,000 square feet	1,000 square feet²	GB-2: 2,000 square feet

NOTES:
¹	SPR indicates that these requirements will be determined to the satisfaction of the Planning Commission during the site plan review process.
²	The maximum building footprint requirement shall apply to retail, restaurant, and tavern uses only.

§ 300-35 Additional requirements.

The applicable special use requirements (see Article XVI) and development standards in this chapter shall apply to all uses in the Business Districts of the City.

§ 300-36 through § 300-39. (Reserved)