[R.O. 2009 § 467.010; Ord. No. 3891, 1-24-2019;[1] Ord. No. 4585, 9-25-2025]
A. 
Purpose. This Section contains the regulations for the "C-1" Commercial District (hereinafter "C-1" District). Due to the District's location to State Highway 141 and Highway 30, the purpose of the "C-1" District is to provide a variety of commercial uses that serve a regional market area. These regulations are supplemented and qualified by additional regulations appearing elsewhere in this Code.
B. 
Permitted Uses. See Chapter 420, Land Use Matrix.
C. 
Uses Allowed By Special Use Permit. See Chapter 420, Land Use Matrix.
D. 
District Regulations. The "C-1" District shall be a minimum of twenty (20) contiguous acres.
E. 
Lot Regulations.
1. 
Setbacks.
a. 
Front Setback. Each Lot shall have a minimum Front Setback of fifteen (15) feet.
b. 
b. Side Or Rear Setback. No Side or Rear Setback is required; except where a Side or Rear Lot Line abuts a Residential District or Lot with a Residential Use, then a minimum Setback and Buffer Area of twenty (20) feet shall be provided.
2. 
2. Buffer Area. Fifteen percent (15%) of the total Lot Area shall be devoted to landscaped/green space areas. Of these areas, a minimum Buffer Area of twenty (20) feet along any Lot Line adjacent to MoDOT owned Streets and a minimum Buffer Area of ten (10) feet along any Lot Line adjacent to any other Street shall be provided. Landscaped/green space areas located in the Front Yard, including landscaped islands in the Off-Street Parking Area may substitute for up to one- half (1/2) of the required Buffer Areas along Streets.
3. 
Intensity Of Use. Maximum Lot coverage of the Principal Building(s) shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the Lot Area.
4. 
Lot Area. The minimum Lot Area shall be three-quarters (3/4) of an acre or thirty-two thousand six hundred seventy (32,670) square feet.
5. 
Number Of Buildings Per Lot. More than one (1) Principal Building may be located on a Lot provided all other regulations related to the Lot and use of the Lot are met.
F. 
Building Regulations.
1. 
Building Height. The maximum Building Height shall not exceed forty-five (45) feet. Additional Building Height may be authorized under Site Plan Review in accordance with Chapter 435, Article II.
2. 
Exterior Building Materials.
a. 
Primary Facade Materials.
(1) 
Brick and other brick-like masonry, glass panels, or architectural pre-cast concrete. The primary materials shall not be less than eighty-five percent (85%), excluding windows and doors, of any Facade.
(2) 
Exterior Insulation Finishing Systems (EIFS) is an allowable primary material subject to the maximum EIFS surface not exceeding fifty percent (50%) of any Facade, excluding windows and doors. EIFS material shall be located a minimum of three (3) feet above grade.
b. 
Accent Facade Materials. Architecturally designed metal panels, in a color compatible with the primary material.
c. 
Exceptions.
(1) 
Exterior finishes deemed prototypical in building design that must be maintained for corporate or market identity may be authorized during Site Plan Review, in accordance with Chapter 435, Article II.
(2) 
Alternative Facade materials deemed to be of high durability and quality, require low maintenance, and are compatible with the surrounding uses may be authorized under Site Plan Review, in accordance with Chapter 435, Article II.
(3) 
Concrete block may be allowed as a primary or accent Facade material on a Rear Elevation that is not visible to any adjacent Lot containing a Residential Dwelling.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed former Chapter 467, Commercial Zone Districts, comprised of Sections 467.010 through 467.020.
[R.O. 2009 § 467.020; Ord. No. 3891, 1-24-2019; Ord. No. 4585, 9-25-2025]
A. 
Purpose. This Section contains the regulations for the "C-2" Commercial District (hereinafter the "C-2" District). Due to the District's location to State Highway 141 and nearby neighborhoods, the purpose of the "C-2" District is to provide a mix of commercial and service-oriented uses that serve a local market area to provide local neighborhood convenience and shopping. These regulations are supplemented and qualified by additional regulations appearing elsewhere in this Code.
B. 
Permitted Uses. See Chapter 420, Land Use Matrix.
C. 
Uses Allowed By Special Use Permit. See Chapter 420, Land Use Matrix.
D. 
District Regulations. The "C-2" District shall be a minimum of ten (10) contiguous acres.
E. 
Lot Regulations.
1. 
Setbacks.
a. 
Front Setback. Each Lot shall have a minimum Front Setback of twenty (20) feet.
b. 
Side Or Rear Setback. Each Lot shall have a minimum Side and Rear Setback of ten (10) feet; except where a Side or Rear Lot Line abuts a Residential District or Residential Use, then a minimum Setback and Buffer Area of twenty (20) feet shall be provided.
2. 
Landscaping. Fifteen percent (15%) of the total Lot Area shall be devoted to landscaped/green space areas. Of these areas, a minimum twenty-foot Buffer Area along any Lot Line adjacent to MoDOT right-of-way and a minimum ten-foot wide Buffer Area along any Lot Line adjacent to any other Street shall be provided. Landscaped/green space areas located in the Front Yard, including landscaped islands in the Off-Street Parking Area may substitute for up to one-half (1/2) of the required Buffer Areas along Streets.
3. 
Intensity Of Use. Maximum Lot coverage of the Principal Building(s) shall not exceed sixty percent (60%) of the Lot Area.
4. 
Lot Area. The minimum Lot Area shall be three-quarters (3/4) of an acre or thirty-two thousand six hundred seventy (32,670) square feet.
5. 
Number Of Buildings Per Lot. More than one (1) Principal Building may be located on a Lot provided all other regulations related to the Lot and use of the Lot are met.
F. 
Building Regulations.
1. 
Building Height. The maximum Building Height shall not exceed thirty-five (35) feet. Additional Building Height may be authorized under Site Plan Review in accordance with Chapter 435, Article II.
2. 
Facade Materials.
a. 
Primary Facade Materials.
(1) 
Brick and other brick-like masonry, glass panels, or architectural pre-case concrete. The primary materials shall not be less than eighty-five percent (85%), excluding windows and doors, of any Facade.
(2) 
Exterior Insulation Finishing Systems (EIFS) is an allowable primary material subject to the maximum EIFS surface not exceeding fifty percent (50%) of any Facade, excluding windows and doors. EIFS material shall be located a minimum of three (3) feet above grade.
b. 
Accent Facade Materials. Architecturally designed metal panels, in a color compatible with the primary material.
c. 
Exceptions.
(1) 
Exterior finishes deemed prototypical in building design that must be maintained for corporate or market identity may be authorized during Site Plan Review, in accordance with Chapter 435, Article II.
(2) 
Alternative Facade materials deemed to be of high durability and quality, require low maintenance, and are compatible with the surrounding uses may be authorized under Site Plan Review, in accordance with Chapter 435, Article II.
(3) 
Concrete block may be allowed as a primary or accent Facade material on a Rear Elevation that is not visible to any adjacent Lot containing a Residential Dwelling.