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17.14 – Business and Mixed Use Districts | City of St. Charles Municipal Code Book
17.14.020 – Permitted and special uses - Downtown overlay exemptions
17.14.030 – Bulk regulations
Table 17.14-1 lists permitted and special uses for the business districts, and for the first floor level of the Downtown Overlay District.
Buildings within the Downtown Overlay District are restricted with respect to the uses permitted on the first floor level, as provided in Table 17.14-1.
Exemptions. Notwithstanding these restrictions, the first floor level of a building within the Downtown Overlay District may be occupied for any use permitted within the underlying zoning district (i.e., CBD-1 or CBD-2), upon certification by the Director of Community Development that its physical characteristics make it unsuitable for occupancy for any of the first floor uses permitted within the Downtown Overlay District, and that altering such physical characteristics would either 1) be incompatible with the purpose of Chapter 17.32 (Historic Preservation) of this Title or 2) impose an undue financial burden on the property owner. Such physical characteristics may include but shall not be limited to: inappropriate placement, size or orientation of doors or windows, a floor level which is not of a similar elevation to the adjoining sidewalk, lack of window area for display of goods, lack of street frontage, and interior space which is not adaptable to the permitted uses because of structural components or limitations on accessibility. For purposes of this section, an undue financial burden shall mean where the estimated cost of altering the building exceeds 25% of the current appraised value of the property.
Certification for Office Use. The first floor level of a building within the Downtown Overlay District may be occupied by certain office uses (Bank, Financial Institution, Office-Business and Professional, and Medical/Dental Clinic) upon certification by the Director of Community Development that the proposed office use will meet the purpose of the Downtown Overlay District, as identified in Section 17.14.010.F, to generate pedestrian activity and be compatible with a pedestrian oriented shopping area. To be eligible for the certification, a property owner must demonstrate that the property has been vacant, not under lease, and publicly listed for lease for a minimum of 180 days by providing documentation demonstrating the space was listed on a public listing service. The proposed office user shall demonstrate that the following criteria will be met:
The business will be open to the general public during normal business hours and may require that customers make an appointment for service.
The primary function of the business establishment will be to provide direct services to customers that are physically present.
The interior space of the business will be configured such that a) the street-level storefront entrance will serve as the public entrance and b) a reception area or waiting area for visitors will be provided directly accessible from the public entrance.
Street-facing storefront windows and doors will not be obstructed at any time and shall be utilized to provide a view of the interior office visible to pedestrians on the street. Illuminated exterior signs and the interior of the storefront shall be illuminated during evening hours.
A Certification for Office Use shall apply to the specific business only. A new Certification for Office Use shall be required for any new business to occupy a space. The Certificationfor Office Use may be revoked if the Director of Community Development finds the business is not operating in accordance with the certification.
Appeal. If a property owner or business tenant has formally requested an Exemption or a Certification for an Office Use pursuant to subsections “a” or “b” above, and if the request has been formally denied by the Director of Community Development, the property owner or business tenant may request an appeal of the decision before the City Council. The City Council shall consider only the criteria listed above and may uphold or reverse the decision of the Director of Community Development.
TABLE 17.14-1
P=Permitted Use
A=Permitted Accessory Use
SA=Special Use, Accessory Only
DOWNTOWN OVERLAY FIRST FLOOR
Cultural, Religious, Recreational and Entertainment Uses
Carnival (as temporary use)
Section 17.20.040, 050
Indoor Recreation and Amusement (including Health/ Fitness Club)
Health/Fitness Club P
Alcohl or Tobacco Sales Establishment P* P P P P P* P* *Section 17.20.030
*Section 17.14.020
Section 17.24.100
Motor Vehicle Service and Repair, Minor
Outdoor Sales, Permanent
Outdoor Sales, Temporary
Industrial/Storage Uses
Temporary Motor Vehicle Storage
Chapter 17.20, 17.22
Transportation Operations Facility
Utility, Community/Regional
Wind Turbine, Structure Mounted
Section 17.22.020.G
Wind Turbine, Tower Mounted
Section 17.22.020.H
*Communication Towers that are Wireless Support Structures supporting Small Wireless Facilities, as defined in Chapter 13. 24 " Small Cell Wireless Facilities", are permitted uses in any Right- of-Way within the City, and, in conformance with State law, are permitted uses in the BL, BC and BR Zoning Districts when all other applicable zoning requirements and the requirements of Chapter 13. 24 are met.
(2018-Z-22: § 2; 2018-Z-20: § 2; 2014-Z-5: § 2; 2013-Z-20: § 2; 2011-Z-11: § 2; 2008-Z-24: § 4; 2008-Z-3: § 2; 2003-Z-13: § 4, 6, 7; 2001-Z-42: § 1; 2001-Z-40: § 1; 2001-Z-11: § 2, 3; 1999-Z-20: § 1; 1998-Z-19: § 1; 1996-Z-12: § 11-13; 1995-Z-5: § 1; 1993-Z-19: § 4; 1993-Z-4: § 1 (B, D); 1990-Z-7: § 1; 1989-Z-6: § 1; 1986-Z-11: § XI; 1986-Z-4; 1985-Z-2: § 1; 1984-Z-6: § 2; 1984-Z-4: § 1; 1984-Z-3: § 1; 1983-Z-9: § 1; 1982-Z-3: § 1; 1982-M-16: § 1; 1981-Z-7: § 2; 1981-Z-3: § 1; 1980-Z-13: § 1; 1980-Z-3: § 1; 1978-Z-3; 1976-Z-15: § 2; 1975-Z-8: § 1; 1973-Z-1: § 1; 1972-Z-56: § 1, 2; 1972-Z-46: (A, B, C (part)); 1968-31: (part); 1967-14: (part); 1966-33: § 1, 2; 1961-29; 1960-16: § VIII (E) (2); 1960-16: § VIII (F) (2, 3); 1960-16: § VIII (E) (3); 1960-16: § VIII (D) (2, 3); 1960-16: § VIII (C) (2, 3); 1960-16: § VIII (B) (2); 2016-Z-5: § 2)
Table 17.14-2 establishes the bulk regulations for the business districts.
TABLE 17.14-2
BUSINESS AND MIXED USE DISTRICTS
B = building and structures
P = parking lots
Minimum Lot Area[1]
Dwelling, Upper Level: 3,000sf/du, Minor Motor Vehicle Service & Repair: 1 acre
Other Uses: No minimum lot area
Dwelling, Upper Level & Multi-family: 1,000 sf/du
Nonresidential Uses: No minimum lot area
Single-Family: 4,400 sf
All Other Residential Uses: 2,200 sf/du
Non-Residential Uses: 5,000 sf
Maximum Building Coverage[2]
Single-family: 25%
All other uses: 40%
Maximum Gross Floor Area per Building
75,000 sq
Front Yard[3]
B: Minimum 20 ft
P: Minimum 10 ft
B, P: Minimum 20 ft
B: Maximum 5 ft/No Minimum
P: Minimum 5 ft
B, P: Minimum 5 ft
B: Minimum 5 ft
B: Minimum 10 ft
B: Minimum 15 ft
B: If provided, minimum 5 ft
B: 20 ft, P: None
B: 30 ft, P: None
B,P: None
(B, P)[4]
40 ft., except on lots with a building over 150,000 sf of gross floor area: 80 ft.
[1] The Lot Area for Two Family, Townhouse and Multi-Family developments with more than one lot may be calculated by adding the land area of all lots and common areas on which one category of dwellings is located, and dividing the total land area by the total number of dwelling units of that category. Common areas may be included in the calculation of land area, except for the area within a public or private street right of way; if no right of way is designated to private streets, the area between the backs of curbs of the private street shall be excluded.
[2] In the CBD-2 District, if a detached garage is provided in lieu of an attached garage, or if an attached garage is accessed via an alley, a) on lots 65 feet or less in width, 500 square feet of additional Building Coverage is allowed, and b) on lots more than 65 feet in width, 250 square feet of additional Building Coverage is allowed.
[3] If an existing parking facility is resurfaced or reconstructed, and the parking facility does not meet the current yard requirement, the required yard may be reduced by fifty percent (50%). If the existing parking facility is set back at a distance greater than fifty percent (50%) of the required yard of the Zoning District, the existing parking facility setback shall not be reduced (See Section 17.24.010A).
[4] Within the zoning districts specified, a Landscape Buffer Yard shall be provided along any lot line that abuts or is across a street from property in any RE, RS, RT or RM District. See Chapter 17.26 for planting and screening requirements for Landscape Buffers. Landscape Buffer Yards may include or overlap with other required yards.
(2019-Z-1: § 3; 2016-Z-19: §3; 2015-Z-27: §3 & 4; 2013-Z-21: § 2; 2012-Z-5: § 3; 2011-Z-1: § 12; 2008-Z-24: § 6; 1986-Z-11: § XIII & XIV; 1980-Z-20: § 1; 1972-Z-46: § (A, B, C) (part); 1968-31: (part); 1960-16: § VIII (F) (4,5); 1960-16: § VIII (E) (4,5); 1960-16: § VIII (D) (4, 6, 7); 1960-16: § VIII (C) (4, 5); 1960-16: § VIII (B) (4, 5))