A.
Purpose.
(1)
It is the intent of this article and this zoning district to
provide for a mix of commercial, retail and residential uses. This
district also provides for continuing the existing commercial area
of East State Street as a place providing commercial, service, business
and eating uses to serve the community.
(2)
The district regulations are intended to provide a suitable
environment for existing residential uses and to allow for residential
use of buildings which are used for commercial purposes on the street
level. The regulations of this district are intended to allow existing
buildings to be used in a way that will support their proper maintenance
and maximize their value. These regulations recognize that multiple
uses are appropriate for many buildings in this district and that
space for private parking is limited.
B.
Regulations. Within the Mixed-Use District, a building may be erected,
altered or used, and a lot or premises may be used when it is in conformance
with the conditions of this chapter and the specific use, area and
design regulations of this district.
A.
Uses permitted by right. In an MU District, the following uses are permitted by right, and are subject to Article XI of this chapter:
(1)
Medical office.
(2)
Office.
(3)
Retail store.
(4)
Service business.
(5)
Financial establishment.
(6)
Restaurant.
(7)
Repair shop.
(8)
Apartment (upper level).
(9)
Municipal use.
(10)
Single-family dwelling unit.
(11)
Accessory uses, provided that they are customarily incidental
and subordinate to the uses permitted by right and special exception.
(12)
Home occupation, no-impact home-based.
(13)
Forestry.
B.
Uses permitted by special exception. In an MU District, the following uses are permitted by special exception and are subject to the requirements of Article XI of this chapter.
(1)
Automotive sales and service.
(2)
Bed-and-breakfast inn.
(3)
Community center.
(4)
Crafts, skilled.
(5)
Day-care center.
(6)
Emergency services.
(7)
Funeral home or mortuary.
(8)
Home occupation.
(9)
Library.
(10)
Place of worship.
(11)
Private club.
(12)
Tavern.
(13)
Utilities.
(14)
Short-term rentals.
[Added 4-1-2024 by Ord. No. 455]
The following area and bulk regulations shall apply to uses
permitted under the MU District, unless specifically set forth herein:
