Chapter 18.26 — C-5 DISTRICT—GENERAL COMMERCIAL

This C-5 general commercial district is developed to serve commercial uses which do not belong in the general trading district.

(Ord. 68-128 §5-224, 1968).

The following uses shall be permitted in the C-5 district, plus such other uses as the commission may deem to be similar and not more obnoxious or detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare. All uses shall be subject to the property development standards in Sections 18.26.060 through 18.26.170 of this chapter:

A.

Retail:

Automobile sales with incidental repair and service (any repair to be conducted within an enclosed building);

Automobile parts (new);

Automobile supply (new);

Boat sales;

Convenience store or market, excluding alcohol sales;

Electrical supply;

Furniture;

Garden supply;

Grocery store, including incidental alcohol sales;

House trailer sales;

Heavy equipment sale and repair;

Machinery sales;

Mattress shop;

Model home display;

Motel;

Nursery;

Pottery sales (located within an enclosed building);

Secondhand stores (display of merchandise shall be within an enclosed building).

B.

Services:

Ambulances;

Automobile reupholstery;

Communications equipment building;

Laundry agencies or pick-up facilities;

Professional offices;

Sign painting;

Storage garage;

Tractor sales and repair;

Tire recapping;

Tinsmith;

Utility distribution substation;

Upholstery;

Veterinarian.

C.

Recreation:

General commercial amusements, excluding video arcades;

Miniature golf courses;

Pitch and putt course;

Skating rink;

Sport arena.

(Ord. 97-6 §2, 1997: Ord. 85-06 §1, 1985; Ord. 84-05 §§4, 5, 1984; Ord. 83-11 §2(part), 1983; Ord. 68-128 §5-224.1, 1968).

(Ord. No. 2021-05, § I, 9-2-2021)

Uses permitted subject to commission review and approval in the C-5 district include:

Automobile repair (garage), repair to be conducted within an enclosed building;

Body and fender shop, to be conducted within an enclosed building;

Body paint shop, to be conducted within an enclosed building;

Churches;

Clubs and lodges;

Golf driving range;

Pitch and putt course;

Parking lots or parking structures.

(Ord. 68-128 §5-224.2, 1968).

Uses permitted subject to conditional use permit in the C-5 district include:

Auction houses;

Automobile repair (located within an enclosed building);

Convenience store or market, including alcohol sales;

Drive-in or drive-thru restaurant;

Farm equipment repair;

Funeral parlor or mortuary;

Laundromat;

Liquor sales as a primary activity;

Mechanical or hand car wash (may include accommodations for large vehicles);

Radiator shop;

Service station (may include diesel fueling facilities);

Temporary caretaker office/unit, to be considered a temporary use, with an approved conditional use permit valid for a maximum of three years.

(Ord. 96-01 §1, 1996; Ord. 93-07 § 2, 1993: Ord. 68-128 §5-224.3, 1968).

(Ord. No. 2021-05, § II, 9-2-2021)

The following are expressly prohibited uses in the C-5 district:

New residential;

Industrial uses;

Trailer parks.

(Ord. 68-128 §5-224.4, 1968).

The property development standards codified in Sections 18.26.070 through 18.26.170 shall apply to all land and structures in the C-5 general commercial district.

(Ord. 68-128 §5-224.5(part), 1968).

There are no lot area requirements in the C-5 district.

(Ord. 68-128 §5-224.5(A), 1968).

There are no lot dimension requirements in the C-5 district.

(Ord. 68-128 §5-224.5(B), 1968).

There are no population density requirements in the C-5 district.

(Ord. 68-128 §5-224.5(C), 1968).

The building or structure height shall not exceed six stories or seventy-five feet.

(Ord. 68-128 §5-224.5(D), 1968).

No requirements, except where the C-5 district abuts a residential district there shall be a yard of not less than ten feet wide extending the full width and length of the C-5 lot. If the C-5 district boundary is a side or rear lot line, the yard may be used for parking or loading, provided a six-foot high masonry wall is placed on the lot line. All storage yards shall be enclosed by a six-foot high masonry wall at the lot line.

If the C-5 district boundary is a street the front and side yard shall be landscaped and maintained; a three- foot masonry wall shall be erected at the setback line.

(Ord. 68-128 §5-224.5(E), 1968).

There are no requirements in the C-5 district.

(Ord. 68-128 §5-224.5(F), 1968).

There are no lot coverage requirements in the C-5 district.

(Ord. 68-128 §5-224.5(G), 1968).

The requirements shall be the same as the C-4 district, Section 18.24.140.

(Ord. 68-128 §5-224.5(H), 1968).

There shall be adequate vehicular access from a dedicated and improved street, service road or alley, the design of which shall be approved by the city. The commission shall designate the location and number of ingress and egress to the property.

(Ord. 68-128 §5-224.5(I), 1968).

The requirements shall be the same as the C-4 district, Section 18.24.160.

(Ord. 68-128 §5-224.5(J), 1968).

The requirements shall be the same as the C-4 district, Section 18.24.170.

(Ord. 68-128 §5-224.5(K), 1968).

A site plan will be submitted to the planning commission for its approval before any building is erected or any parking facilities developed on any lot within the C-5 district. The provisions of Chapter 18.40 shall apply.

(Ord. 68-128 §5-224.6, 1968).