§ 404.140. GB, General Business District.

A. 

Intent. The GB, General Business District is intended to accommodate general trades and commercial services at specific points on arterials outside central or neighborhood business districts. The GB District is particularly appropriate adjoining a major highway. Such an area draws highway uses such as restaurants, service stations, and motels, which are not totally compatible with shopping center developments but which may be grouped together advantageously as highway service centers.

B. 

Uses. Uses shall be allowed in the GB District in accordance with the Use Table of Section 405.030.

C. 

Building Types. Building types shall be allowed in the GB District in accordance with the Building Type Table of Section 405.010, and include the following:

1. 

Live/work (limited).

2. 

Small commercial.

3. 

Mixed-use (limited).

4. 

General commercial.

5. 

Pad site.

6. 

Small industrial/workshop.

7. 

Small civic (limited).

D. 

Performance And Design Standards. The following supplemental standards shall apply in the GB District.

1. 

Outdoor Storage And Display. Outdoor display and outdoor storage of merchandise shall be allowed within the GB District in accordance with the following standards when such storage areas are not completely enclosed or completely screened from view:

a. 

Setbacks. Outdoor storage and display areas shall comply with all exterior and interior setback requirements.

b. 

Height. Outdoor storage or display areas shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the height of the principal structure or ten (10) feet, whichever is less.

2. 

Institutional/civic Uses. Civic building types shall be located at prominent locations to serve as a focal point and gathering place.

R.O. 1996 § 404.140; Ord. No. 4558 § 1, 8-3-2015