Use Type Definitions
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Use Type Examples
1, 2, 3
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See Sections
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Civic
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Civic uses are generally not-for-profit and serve a public benefit by furthering social,
cultural, artistic, religious or educational opportunities. These uses provide a service
that typically generates substantial visitation and activity during operating hours.
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Government (Buildings, Facilities, Parks, etc.)
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Place of Worship
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School
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Performing Arts Theater
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Museum/Aquarium
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Art Gallery
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Lodging
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Lodging uses offer temporary housing for a fee. The housing options may range from
shared studios to multi-bedroom suites with full food preparation and consumption
facilities. The duration of stay will range from one night to as long as one month.
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Hotel/Motel
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Bed and Breakfast
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Hostel
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Office
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Office uses provide administrative services for firms and institutions or services
to individuals, firms, or other entities. These uses typically operate between 7 a.m.
and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Attorney
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10-2.159
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Architect/Engineer
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10-2.159
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Financial Planner
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10-2.159
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Dentist/Doctor
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10-2.160
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Real Estate Professional
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10-2.159
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Staffing Agency
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10-2.159
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Residential
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Residential uses are housing units occupied by the owner or renter. Each unit provides
an independent living facility including provisions for living, sleeping, cooking,
eating, and sanitation.
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Duplex
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Multiple Family (Apartment, Rowhouse, etc.)
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Single-Family Home
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Residential Care Facilities
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10-2.172
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Retail
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Retail uses are for-profit businesses that offer durable goods, nondurable goods,
entertainment and/or recreational services that are purchased, consumed or enjoyed
by patrons on-site and off-site. These uses tend to have a fast turnover, with complete
transactions typically lasting a few minutes to a couple of hours.
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Bar/Club
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Café/Restaurant
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Movie Theater
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General Retail (Department Store, etc.)
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10-2.174
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Neighborhood Retail (Apparel, Grocery, etc.)
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10-2.175
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Recreational Facility (Bowling, Health Club, etc.)
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10-2.165
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Service
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Businesses that provide repair, cleaning or personal services, or rent durable goods
or facilities, or sell wholesale goods to retailers. Service uses that generate substantial
amounts of noise, odor, or other nuisance activities such as vehicle repairs, contractor
services, and outdoor kennels are not permitted. Transactions can last less than an
hour or can involve appointments and may take more than one day to complete.
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Banquet Halls
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10-2.199
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Car Rental
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Catering Business
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Janitorial Services
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Personal Services (Dance Studio, Salon, etc.)
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10-2.179
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Repair Services (Appliance, Electronic, etc.)
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10-2.181
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Notes
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1. Determination of permitted uses shall be made by the Director based on the above
definitions and examples as well as the land use regulations in Title 10.
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2. See individual Downtown Zones for permitted uses by Building Type and floors.
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3. Adult entertainment, single-room occupancies, homeless and emergency shelters are
not permitted in the Downtown Zones.
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4. A residential care facility providing care for seven or more persons is subject
to a conditional use permit.
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5. Establishments providing entertainment are subject to the provisions of Article
4 of Chapter 1 of Title 4.
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6. Central and Transition Zones only
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