Zoning C-1 — Neighborhood Commercial

Updated Mar 26, 2026

Low-intensity commercial district allowing retail, restaurants, offices, and personal services. Typically 1-3 stories with moderate setbacks. Often required to maintain neighborhood scale and pedestrian orientation.

category

Commercial

max height

35-45 ft

typical far

1.0-2.0

SOURCES

🔗https://planning.org/divisions/planningandlaw/dueprocess/

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