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City of Chillicothe, MO
Livingston County
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[Ord. No. 2000-46 §1(12-00), 4-10-2000]
This zone is designed and intended as a specialized zone to serve the pedestrian in a compact central area for the City. The "C-2" Zone provides for a high density shopping and business environment, stressing the pedestrian function rather than being oriented toward the use of automobiles.
[Ord. No. 2000-46 §1(12-01), 4-10-2000]
Residential units are permitted in commercial districts so long as they meet all City health, safety, fire and building codes where such residential uses allow the balance of a building to be occupied, whether by a proprietor or not.
[Ord. No. 2000-46 §1(12-02), 4-10-2000]
A. 
Retail And Service Activities. Comparable to those uses stated in Section 405.490.
B. 
Small scale manufacturing activities directly related to business retailing on the premises, providing that manufacturing is an accessory use limited to fifteen percent (15%) of the gross floor area of such use.
C. 
Business Services And Offices.
D. 
Eating and drinking establishments, comparable to those uses stated in Section 405.490(3), except for drive-in restaurants.
E. 
Dwelling Units. Being a part of a retail and service structure and occupied by the proprietor.
F. 
Recreation Services With Proprietor Normally On The Premises.
G. 
Hotel, Motels, Private Clubs And Lodges.
H. 
Other uses similar to those above, which clearly reflect the purpose and intent of the commercial zone.
[Ord. No. 2000-46 §1(12-03), 4-10-2000]
A. 
Customary accessory uses are permitted, provided such uses are clearly incidental to the principal use. Such accessory uses include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. 
Private garages and parking areas complying with applicable regulations set forth in Sections 405.1490 et seq. of this Chapter.
2. 
Signs complying with applicable regulations set forth in Sections 405.1530 et seq. of this Chapter.
3. 
Demonstrator microwave receiving antenna to be placed as determined by the Planning and Zoning Commission on an individual basis.
[Ord. No. 2000-46 §1(12-04), 4-10-2000]
A. 
Uses authorized upon issuance of a conditional use permit include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. 
The following uses:
a. 
Drive-in uses. Drive-in banks, buildings and loan companies and similar financial institutions, provided that the premises shall be enclosed by a solid wall or fence at least six (6) feet high where it adjoins in the rear or on the sides of any residential zone, public park, school or church.
b. 
Self-service establishments. Self-service laundries, dry cleaners, car washes and similar uses.
c. 
Apartments located above ground floor and not occupied by the proprietor.
2. 
Public or quasi-public development.
3. 
Signs which project more than eight (8) feet horizontally from a structure.
4. 
Other uses directly related to promoting high density shopping and strengthening the central business zone, as determined by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
[Ord. No. 2000-46 §1(12-05), 4-10-2000]
A. 
Minimum Lot Area: None.
B. 
Minimum Lot Front: 30 feet.
C. 
Maximum Lot Coverage: 100%.
D. 
Yard Setback.
1. 
Principal structure.
a. 
Front yard: None.
b. 
Side yard: None.
c. 
Rear yard: None.
d. 
Side next to street: 15 feet.
2. 
Accessory structures. If building is closer than three (3) feet to property line, building must have a fire wall to the roof line.
a. 
Front yard: Same as principal structure.
b. 
Side yard: None.
c. 
Rear yard: None.
d. 
Side next to street: Same as principal structure.
E. 
Maximum Structure Height.
1. 
Principal structure: 3 stories or 40 feet.
2. 
Accessory structure: 20 feet.
F. 
Minimum Floor Area: None.
[Ord. No. 2000-46 §1(12-06), 4-10-2000]
A. 
The following conditions shall apply to "C-2" Central Business Zone:
1. 
Businesses to be confined to owner lots. All businesses, services and processing associated with businesses are to be conducted on the primary lot owned or leased by the business, without need for storage of inventory, vehicles or product of any kind on City rights-of-way or on other (third (3rd) party) property.
2. 
Canopies, marques and awnings over an entrance, window or the front of a building may extend into a public right-of-way provided they are fastened securely to the building and have guy rods or cables with strength to support the projection and a snow load of twenty-five (25) pounds per square foot. The projection shall be eight (8) feet above the sidewalk and no part shall be closer than two (2) feet from the back side of the curb. It shall be permissible to use support posts instead of guy rods provided they meet the following requirements: Posts shall have a minimum clearance of six (6) feet from the front of the building, a minimum clearance of two (2) feet from the back of the curb and shall be aligned with existing posts if the minimum clearances can be met. Posts shall be fastened to a metal base that is anchored into the concrete walk. A permit shall be obtained for the erection, replacement or major repair of all fixed awnings, canopies and marques.