(B) Development Standards.

(1) Density/Lot Size Standards.  None.

(2) Lot Width Standards.  None.

(3) Yard Standards. 

•  The following minimum yards shall be required in the CBD District.

Front: Main Street, Depot Street, Haywood Street, Commerce, Miller Street: 15 feet minimum; 25 feet maximum.
   Other Streets: 11 feet minimum; 25 feet maximum.
Awnings, bays and canopies may encroach into the front yard but shall not encroach into the street tree planting area or across the street edge of the sidewalk.

Side:   None.

  Street:   10 feet minimum; 15 feet maximum.
Awnings, bays and canopies may encroach into the street yard but shall not encroach into the street tree planting area or across the street edge of the sidewalk.

Rear: No minimum except where there are alleys.  A 5 feet minimum yard is required for alleys.

•  Building codes and/or buffering standards may require additional yard provision; if so, the most restrictive requirement shall apply.
•  See Sec. 154.305 for the yard standards for monument buildings and Sec. 154.300 for the yard standards for accessory uses/structures.

(4) Landscaping/Buffering Standards. 
•  Street trees shall be provided for all new development. See standards for street trees in Sec. 154.303(B)
•  Street trees shall be planted in accordance with the streetscape plan adopted by the Board of Aldermen.
•  No parking space shall be farther than forty (40) feet from a shade tree.  See Sec. 154.303(E) for specifications.
•  Parking and vehicular use areas abutting residential properties in adjoining districts must be buffered from the abutting property.
•  Buffering required for any Permitted Uses with Special Requirements or Conditional Uses which is different than that required for the land development district in which the property is located, shall be as set forth in Article VI.
•  Buffering may be required for any non-residential use abutting residential properties in adjoining districts.  See Sec. 154. 303(D) for standards.

(5) Parking/Loading Standards. 

(a) Parking.
•  There are no requirements for off-street parking in the Central Business District.
•  When parking is constructed, it shall be provided as set forth in Sec. 154.306 including standards for remote and shared parking which are encouraged.
•  Parking and vehicular use areas, excluding driveways generally perpendicular to the front building line, must be located to the side or rear of the principal structure located on the property, behind the front line of the principal structure projected to side lot lines.
•  Parking and vehicular use areas abutting a public street must utilize a street wall.  Street wall standards are set forth in Sec. 154.303(C).

(b) Loading.  No specific standards.

(c) Pedestrian Access.
•  Pedestrian pathways shall be provided throughout parking areas.  See Sec. 154.307(D) for standards. 

(6) Access and Connectivity Standards.

(a) Sidewalks.
•  Sidewalks are required for all new developments.  See Sec. 154.307 for requirements.

(b) Streets. 
•  New streets shall be subject to the requirements set forth in Sec. 154.309

(c) Driveway Access.  (See also Sec. 154.302).
•  A minimum separation between driveways of one hundred (100) feet is required in the Central Business District along all streets except Wall Street and Montgomery Street.  Along Wall Street and Montgomery Street the minimum separation is fifty (50) feet.
•  A minimum separation of one hundred (100) feet is required between driveways and intersecting streets in the Central Business District except along Wall Street and Montgomery Street. Along Wall Street and Montgomery Street the minimum separation is sixty (60) feet between driveways and intersecting streets, alleyways or pedestrian alleyways. 
•  Two-way driveways shall be a minimum of eighteen (18) feet in width and a maximum of twenty-four (24) feet in width.
•  One-way drives shall be a minimum of twelve (12) feet in width and a maximum of eighteen (18) feet in width.

(d) Connections to Greenways and Parks.
•  Accessways shall be provided connecting all new development with adjacent greenway, park or community center areas located on abutting properties.  See Sec. 154.307(C) for connectivity standards.

(7) Recreational/Open Space/Impervious Surface Standards.  None.

(8) Design and Operation Standards.

(a) Building Height, Massing and Articulation. 
•  No fabric building shall be greater than forty (40) feet in height when fronting on Main Street.
•  Fabric buildings fronting on other streets in the district shall be no greater than fifty (50) feet in height.
•  Monument buildings shall be subject to the standards set forth in Sec. 154.305.
•  Relating buildings in scale and proportion to other buildings in the area is strongly encouraged.
•  Building facades must be generally parallel or perpendicular to the street in order to form a street wall. 
•  Buildings must first form a street wall along the public street on which they front and have an entry thereon.  Entries on side roads will be secondary.
•  The fa?ade of buildings facing a public street should be articulated to the scale of the pedestrian.  Such articulation shall apply to at least the first story and a half of the building.  This requirement does not apply to buildings abutting public alleyways.
•  Any new building fa?ade facing a public street must be designed in such a way that a minimum of fifty (50) percent of the width of the first floor street frontage incorporates windows, doors or other openings (permeability).  For alleyways, the requirement shall be for a minimum of twenty-five (25) percent of the length of the first floor to incorporate such openings.  Where expanses of solid wall are necessary, they may not exceed twenty (20) feet in length.  These requirements does not apply to buildings abutting public alleyways.

(b) Location.  No additional standards.

(c) Other Site Design Standards.

1. Outdoor Storage.
•  All storage must be located within an enclosed structure.

2. Entryway Transition.
•  All principal buildings in the Central Business District must incorporate an entryway transition element between the building and the street on which they front.  Such elements may take the form of a canopy, arcade, arch, patio, recess/projection, or similar transition space.
•  Where residential buildings front on the street, the principal entryway must be elevated eighteen (18) inches above the sidewalk grade.
•  A pedestrian way must be provided from the sidewalk to the entry of the building.

3. Roofing.  No special standards.

4. Accessory Structures. 
•  Accessory structures shall meet the same standards as other buildings.
•  Canopies over outdoor service areas shall either be designed to be part of the building with the same standards as a building, or be located to the side or rear of the building.  The street wall must be maintained where applicable.  It is encouraged that the design and roofing of such canopies be architecturally complementary to the principal structure.

5. Lighting. 
•  Lighting shall meet the standards set forth in Sec. 154.304except that the average footcandle reading under canopies in the CBD shall not exceed twelve (12).
•  Accent lighting that highlights building architectural features is encouraged as is reflecting the architectural character of the area in the style of lighting. 
•  Exterior lighting must be at a pedestrian scale.

6. Utilities. 
•  Above ground utility uses shall be located away from the public street and along rear accessways or alleys except in situations where utility connections make the relocation of utilities impossible.

7. Other Design Elements. 
•  The use of vinyl or metal siding on the facades of buildings facing the public streets  or traveled ways is prohibited.
•  Corner buildings should be designed in a way to emphasize their prominent location.
•  Where chain link fencing is used, it must be screened from public streets and adjacent properties for the length and height of the fence.
•  All repair services and storage associated with such services must be located fully within enclosed buildings.
•  It is encouraged that mechanical appurtenances be located to the rear, side or on the roof of buildings.

(d) Operation Standards.  No specific standards.

(9) Sign Standards.  (See additional standards set forth in Sec. 154.308).
•  Each business/establishment is allowed one permanent attached sign per side of the building that faces a public street.  Such attached signage shall be no greater than one (1) square foot for every one (1) linear foot of building frontage to which the sign is attached.  In no case shall a sign be greater than one hundred (100) square feet in area.
•  Each business location is permitted one ground sign.  The ground sign shall not be larger than twenty-four (24) square feet and shall not exceed a height of six (6) feet above the ground.  However, no ground sign is permitted on North Main Street beginning at the intersection of Church Street and Main Street and continuing along North Main Street in a northeastern direction for a distance of one thousand, two hundred and fifty (1,250) feet
•  Each business location facing Wall Street from the intersection of Wall Street and East Street and continuing in a northeast direction for one thousand, two hundred and fifty (1,250) feet is permitted a ground sign which must be a monument sign not to exceed sixteen (16) square feet or a height of four (4) feet.
•  The aforementioned ground and monument signs shall be located behind the street sidewalk and right-of-way.
•  If the attached signage is a window sign it may not cover more than twenty-five (25) percent of the total window surface area of the fa?ade of the building on which the sign is located.
•  Each business/establishment is also permitted one pedestrian sign.  Such signage shall not exceed two (2) square feet in area, two (2) faces per sign and may not protrude more than four (4) feet from the building face.  The bottom of the signage shall be at least eight (8) feet above the pedestrian walkway.
•  Internal illumination of signage is prohibited within the boundaries of the National Register Historic District.
•  It is encouraged that signage reflect the architectural character of the building and the area. 

(C) Permitted Uses. 
•  Residential units combined with commercial buildings are encouraged.
•  Note that all developments over 100,000 square feet or more than 20 dwelling units area conditional use.

(1) Agricultural Uses.
•  Crop Production.
•  Forest Nurseries.

 (2) Residential Uses. 
•  Accessory Dwellings.
•  Boarding Houses.
•  Child and Adult Day Care Homes, Family.
•  Common Area Recreation and Service Facilities.
•  Continued Care Retirement Communities.
•  Dwellings, Multi-Family.
•  Dwellings, Single-Family, Attached.
•  Dwellings, Single-Family, Detached.
•  Dwellings, Two-Family.
•  Family Care Home.
•  Home Occupations.

(3) Institutional and Civic Uses.
•  Auditoriums, Indoor Public Assembly.
•  Child and Adult DayCare Centers.
•  Correctional Institutions.
•  Country Clubs.
•  Government Buildings and Facilities, Not Otherwise Listed.
•  Hospitals.
•  Libraries.
•  Museums and Galleries.
•  Post Offices
•  Religious Institutions. 
•  Residential Care Facilities. 
•  Schools, Business, Computer and Management Training.
•  Schools, Colleges and Universities.
•  Schools, Elementary and Secondary.
•  Schools, Fine Arts Instruction.
•  Schools, Technical and Trade (Except Truck Driving).
•  Theaters, Live Performance, Indoor.
•  Theaters, Live Performance, Outdoor.

(4) Recreational Uses.
•  Athletic Fields, Public or Private.
•  Botanical Gardens/Nature Preserves.
•  Golf Courses.
•  Public or Private Parks, Active.
•  Public or Private Parks, Passive.
•  Public Recreation Facilities.
•  Recreation Uses, Indoor, Not Otherwise Listed.
•  Swim and Tennis Clubs.

(5) Business, Professional and Personal Services.
•  Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping and Payroll Services. 
•  Advertising and Related Agencies.
•  Automobile Towing, Not Including Storage.
•  Automobile Towing, Including Storage Services.
•  Banks, Finance and Insurance Offices.
•  Bed and Breakfast Homes.
•  Car and Light TruckWashes.
•  Cleaning Services, Building.
•  Clothing Alterations/Repairs; Footwear Repairs.
•  Computer Systems Design and Related Services.
•  Construction, Building, General Contracting.
•  Construction, Heavy.
•  Construction, Special Trades.
•  Data Processing and News Services.
•  Delivery, Courier Service, Local.
•  Design Services, Not Otherwise Listed.
•  Dry Cleaning and Laundry Services.
•  Employment Services.
•  Engineering, Architectural, Surveying and Related Services.
•  Exterminating and Pest Control Services.
•  Funeral Homes and Services.
•  Furniture Repair Shops and Upholstery.
•  Hair, Nail and Skin Services.
•  Hotels and Motels.
•  Inns.
•  Landscape and Horticultural Services.
•  Legal Services (Law Offices, Etc.).
•  Linen and Uniform Supply.
•  Management, Scientific and Technical Consulting Services.
•  Medical/Health Care Offices.
•  Medical, Dental or Related Laboratories.
•  Motion Picture Production, Sound Recording.
•  Office Administrative and Support Services, Not Otherwise Listed.
•  Parking Lots and Structures.
•  Pet Care Services (Excluding Veterinary Offices and Kennels).
•  Photofinishing Laboratories.
•  Photography Studios.
•  Picture Framing Shops.
•  Publishing Industries.
•  Real Estate and Leasing Offices.
•  Repair and Maintenance Services, Appliance and Electronics.
•  Repair and Maintenance Services, Automobile, Major.
•  Repair and Maintenance Services, Automobile, Minor.
•  Repair and Maintenance Services, Boat and Commercial Trucks.
•  Repair and Maintenance Services, Commercial and Industrial Equipment.
•  Repair and Maintenance Services, Personal and Household Goods.
•  Research and Development Services.
•  Security and Related Services, Locksmiths.
•  Taxidermists.
•  Telemarketing/Telephone Call Centers.
•  Theaters, Motion Picture, Drive-Ins.
•  Theaters, Motion Picture, Except Drive-Ins.
•  Travel Agencies.
•  Vending Machine Operators.
•  Veterinary Services (Non-Livestock, May Include Totally Enclosed Kennel Operated in Connection with Veterinary Services).
•  Weight Reducing Centers.

(6) Retail Trade and Food Services. 
•  Appliance Stores.
•  Art Dealers
•  Arts and Crafts Supply Stores.
•  Auction Houses.
•  Automobile, Rental and Leasing.
•  Automobile Sales, New and Used.
•  Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores.
•  Baked Goods/Snack Shops (Excluding Drive-Thru).
•  Bicycle Sales and Repair.
•  Boat and RV Dealers, New and Used.
•  Book, Periodical and Music Stores. 
•  Building Supply Sales.
•  Caterers.
•  Clothing, Shoe and Accessories Stores.
•  Coin, Stamp or Similar Collectibles Shops.
•  Consignment/Used Merchandise/Antique Stores.
•  Convenience Stores (With Gasoline Pumps).
•  Convenience Stores (Without Gasoline Pumps).
•  Department, Variety or General Merchandise Stores.
•  Electronic and Camera Stores.
•  Fabric and Piece Goods Stores.
•  Florists.
•  Formal Wear and Costume Rental.
•  Fruit and Vegetable Markets.
•  Furniture and Home Furnishings.
•  Garden Centers or Retail Nurseries.
•  Gift, Novelty, Souvenir or Card Shops.
•  Grocery/Food Stores (Not Including Convenience Stores).
•  Hardware Stores.
•  Heavy Truck, RV and Semi-Trailer Leasing.
•  Hobby, Toy and Game Stores.
•  Jewelry, Luggage and Leather Goods (May Include Repair).
•  Lawn & Garden Equipment and Supply Stores
•  Liquor Stores.
•  Manufactured Home Sales.
•  Motorcycle Dealers, New and Used.
•  Musical Instrument and Supplies Stores.
•  Office Supplies and Stationery Stores.
•  Outdoor  Power Equipment Stores
•  Pawnshops.
•  Pet and Pet Supplies Stores.
•  Pharmacies, Health and Personal Care Stores.
•  Restaurants, Full Service (Dine-In Only).
•  Restaurants, Limited Service (Delivery, Carry Out).
•  Restaurants, Limited Service (Drive-Thru).
•  Service Stations, Gasoline.
•  Sporting Goods Stores.
•  Tobacco Stores.
•  Video Tape and Disc Rental.

(7) Wholesale Trade. 
•  Apparel, Piece Goods and Notions.
•  Beer/Wine/Distilled Alcoholic Beverages.
•  Books, Periodicals and Newspapers.
•  Chemical and Allied Products.
•  Drugs and Druggists' Sundries.
•  Durable Goods, Not Otherwise Listed.
•  Electrical Goods.
•  Flowers, Nursery Stock and Florist Supplies.
•  Furniture and Home Furnishings.
•  Groceries and Related Products.
•  Hardware.
•  Jewelry, Watches, Precious Stones.
•  Lumber and Other Construction Materials.
•  Machinery, Equipment and Supplies.
•  Market Showrooms.
•  Metal and Minerals.
•  Motor Vehicles, New Parts and Supplies.
•  Motor Vehicles, Used Parts and Supplies.
•  Nondurable Goods, Not Otherwise Listed.
•  Paints and Varnishes.
•  Paper and Paper Products.
•  Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies.
•  Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies.
•  Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies (Except Firearms and Ammunition).
•  Sporting Firearms and Ammunition.
•  Tobacco and Tobacco Products.
•  Toys and Hobby Goods and Supplies.

(8) Transportation, Information, Warehousing, Waste Management and Utilities.
•  Bus Facilities, Interurban
•  Bus Facilities, Urban.
•  Charter Bus Industry.
•  Courier Services, Central Facility.
•  Courier Services, Substations.
•  Limousine Services.
•  Radio and Television Broadcasting Facilities (Except Towers).
•  Rail Transportation and Support Facilities.
•  Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation.
•  Taxi Service Terminals.
•  Utility Company Offices
•  Utility Lines and Related Appurtenances.
•  Utility Service Facilities.

(9) Manufacturing, Mining and Industrial Uses.
•  Apparel.
•  Beverage and Tobacco.
•  Cement and Concrete Products.
•  Chemicals, Basic.
•  Chemical Products, Not Otherwise Listed.
•  Clay Products.
•  Computer, Appliance and Electronic Products.
•  Dolls, Toys and Games.
•  Fabricated Metal Products.
•  Food Manufacturing (Excluding Animal Slaughtering and Processing).
•  Furniture and Related Products.
•  Glass and Glass Products.
•  Jewelry and Silverware.
•  Leather and Allied Products, No Tanning.
•  Machinery.
•  Medical Equipment and Supplies.
•  Office Supplies (Not Paper).
•  Paint, Coating and Adhesives.
•  Paper Products (Coating and Laminating).
•  Paper Products (No Coating and Laminating).
•  Printing and Publishing.
•  Signs.
•  Soap, Cleaning Compounds and Toilet Preparations.
•  Sporting and Athletic Goods.
•  Wood Products.

(D) Permitted Uses with Special Requirements.
•  Cemeteries, Columbariums and Mausoleums.
•  Civic, Social and Fraternal Organizations.
•  Cluster Developments.
•  Development Over 100,000 Sq. Ft. (GFA) or Twenty (5) Dwelling Units.
•  Kennels.
•  Micro Wireless Communications Facilities.
•  Recycling Collection Stations.
•  Utility Substations.
•  Warehouses.
•  Warehouses, Self-Storage.

(E) Conditional Uses. 
•  Recreational Uses, Outdoor, Not Otherwise Listed.
•  Special Congregate Facilities.