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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.
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zoningcommercialretailneighborhoodsetback
DETAILS
uses
Retail, restaurant, office, personal service
parking
Per use type
category
Commercial
max height
35-45 ft
typical far
1.0-2.0
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