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C-1 Neighborhood Commercial Zoning

Updated Mar 25, 2026
Local retail and service district. Limited hours, low intensity, compatibility with adjacent residential.

C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial): small-scale retail and service uses compatible with residential neighborhoods. Typical permitted uses: retail under 5,000 sf, restaurants (no drive-through), professional offices, banks, salons, dry cleaners, small grocery. Conditional uses: gas stations, medical clinics, daycare. Dimensional standards (vary by city): max height 35-45 ft (2-3 stories), setback 0-15 ft front (build-to-line common), 0-5 ft side, 10-20 ft rear. FAR: 0.5-2.0. Parking: per use (retail 4/1,000 sf, office 3/1,000 sf, restaurant 10/1,000 sf typical). Signage: limited size and illumination. Landscaping: buffer required adjacent to residential. Hours: may restrict operating hours (6 AM - 11 PM typical).

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zoningcommercialC-1retailneighborhood
DETAILS
max height
35-45 ft
typical FAR
0.5-2.0
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