The purpose of the CN-R Commercial Neighborhood
(Restricted) District is to provide strict standards for the development
of limited commercial uses in area where such uses will be compatible
with neighborhood residential uses and can be made to blend in with
the surrounding areas. This district's primary purpose is to provide
commercial facilities to the surrounding neighborhood, and which would
be supported by the neighborhood.
Commercial uses permitted in the Commercial
Neighborhood (Restricted) District shall be subject to the following
conditions:
A. Each land use permit application shall be approved
by the Washington Township Planning Committee. All buildings shall
conform to required setbacks, and shall be of a type of construction
that will be comparable with the surrounding community.
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B. Along each property line adjacent to a Residential District, screen planting shall be provided as specified in §
360-14F herein.
C. Any illumination will be arranged so that there is
no glare of light upon a residence or residential district or adjacent
roadway. All illumination shall be kept within commercial lot lines.
D. Any outside facilities, such as gas/fuel pumps, loading
docks, etc., must be screened from view of the roadway, residential
districts, and adjacent lots. Screening may be natural or man-made
and shall be approved by the Planning Committee. No outside facilities
will be permitted in front of building or in front yard.
[Amended 12-16-2019 by Ord. No. 271]
E. No freestanding signs will be permitted. All signs
must be attached to buildings and shall be approved by the Planning
Committee.
[Amended 12-16-2019 by Ord. No. 271]
F. The hours of operation shall not exceed the period
of 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., prevailing time.
[Amended 12-16-2019 by Ord. No. 271]
Off-street parking, loading space, and motor vehicle access shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of §
360-54, Design standards, of Article
VI, Off-Street Parking. In addition, all loading docks and areas shall be screened as much as possible from adjacent lots and roadways. The Planning Committee shall approve all parking, loading, and access drive plans.