The purpose of this district is to support existing business
and commercial uses at various locations throughout the Village. The
significant number of uses is intended to be comprehensive and signal
flexibility for development and redevelopment projects.
Yard, coverage and supplementary regulations shall be as follows:
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B-2
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Lot area minimum
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No restrictions
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Lot frontage minimum
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No restrictions
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Lot depth minimum
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No restrictions
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Front yard minimum
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No restrictions
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Rear yard minimum
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If abutting R-1, R-2, R-3
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30 feet
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Otherwise
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No restrictions
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Side yard minimum
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If abutting R-1, R-2, R-3
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20 feet
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Otherwise
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No restrictions
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Coverage maximum
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75%
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Building height maximum whichever is less
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No restrictions
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Location of driveways
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Minimum 100 feet from intersection and minimum 100 feet apart
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Supplementary regulations as set forth in Article XIV
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Yes
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Any new building proposed within the B-2 General Business District
must file a site plan application with the Planning Department. Requirements
for existing building renovations are outlined in the existing buildings
section of this Code.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
CORNICE
Any molded projection which finishes or crowns the part to
which it is attached.
CUT-OFF FIXTURES
Units which have no direct up-light, help eliminate glare,
and are more efficient by directing all lighting down to the intended
area only.
FALSE FRONT
A front wall which extends upward beyond the sidewall to
create a more imposing facade.
LIGHT TRESPASS
Troublesome light entering areas or premises outside the
boundary of the premises to be illuminated.
PILASTER
A column projecting from a wall.
PLANTING AREA
The strip of land adjacent to any parking area that contains
landscaping, natural vegetation, or a combination thereof for the
purpose of screening and beautifying the parking area.
SIDEWALK
A pedestrian pathway within the public right-of-way.
SIGHT TRIANGLE
The area of visibility required on a corner to allow for
the safe operation of vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists in the proximity
of intersection streets, sidewalks and bicycle paths.
WALKWAY
A pedestrian pathway that is on private property.