The purpose of the CBD Central Business District (CBD) zoning category is to accommodate the types of business and commercial uses that have historically been located in the Midlothian Central Business area.
(Ordinance 2013-24, sec. 4.400, adopted 7/9/13)
District Regulation
Standard
Minimum Lot Area
No minimum
Minimum Lot Width
No minimum
Maximum Lot Coverage
No minimum
Maximum Height
10 stories
Minimum Masonry Coverage
90%
Minimum Front Yard Setback
No minimum
Minimum Side Yard Setback
No minimum
Minimum Rear Yard Setback (nonresidential/residential)
0/10 feet
Nonresidential Regulation
Standard
Accessory Buildings
see Section 4.5100
Fencing Regulations*
see Section 4.5200
Landscaping*/Streetscaping Regulations
see Section 4.5400
Masonry, Architecture Design & Building
see Section 4.5500
Parking Regulations*
see Section 4.5600
Signage Regulations
see Section 4.6000
*
No minimum for this standard is required within this district
(Ordinance 2013-24, sec. 4.401, adopted 7/9/13)
a) 
Residential uses in the CBD require a Specific Use Permit[.]
b) 
Residential dwelling units shall be allowed as secondary/ancillary uses in upper stories of structures only, while maintaining Central Business District uses as the primary use in the first/ground floor.
c) 
Floor plans shall be required to be submitted in conjunction with the Specific Use Permit. The floor plans shall include the location and square footage of all nonresidential uses, the layout, square footage and total number of residential units.
d) 
All buildings and structures approved for residential uses must meet all applicable Uniform Building and Fire Codes.
(Ordinance 2013-24, sec. 4.402, adopted 7/9/13)
a) 
New or remodeled structures in the Central Business District are to incorporate the historic character and appearance of existing downtown structures and must follow the design regulations incorporated herein and also strive to follow the adopted “Downtown Development Guidelines.”
b) 
These design regulations shall only apply to exterior improvements and renovations. All developments shall be subject to review by the Historic Advisory Board (HAB) who should advise and make recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) for final approval.
c) 
A project will not be penalized for not complying with these guidelines. However, the Historic Advisory Board and Planning and Zoning Commission will review each project against these guidelines for consistency.
d) 
The Historic Advisory Board (HAB) and Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) shall be primarily responsible for determination of compliance with the CBD historic regulations and provide oversight of the guidelines.
e) 
Specifically, the Historic Advisory Board (HAB) shall have sole review and comment authority of any exterior rehabilitation projects that have a total cost up to 25% of the total current year appraised value of the structure and property.
1) 
Both the Historic Advisory Board (HAB) and the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) shall have review authority of new exterior construction projects and exterior rehabilitation projects that have a total cost above 25% of the total current year appraised value of the structure.
f) 
The City Council shall hear all appeals with respect to the decisions of the Historic Advisory Board and Planning and Zoning Commission.
(Ordinance 2013-24, sec. 4.403, adopted 7/9/13)
a) 
The 1st floor must have minimum fenestration coverage of 70%.
b) 
There shall be a wooden kick panel with a minimum height of 18 inches.
c) 
There shall be a minimum 5-foot awning extension at the point of main entry.
d) 
Window signage or cover shall be a maximum of 25%.
e) 
Windows shall not be opaque; the interior of the building must be visible from the outside.
f) 
All structures shall be 100% masonry construction.
g) 
Doors and windows shall have a wood, bronze, antique metal finish or the appearance thereof.
h) 
Windows on the second story of a structure must be double-hung or have the appearance thereof.
(Ordinance 2013-24, sec. 4.404, adopted 7/9/13)