To provide for alcohol-free commercial uses that serve as a transition between commercial districts and one- and two-family residential areas. PURPOSE OF “ER” ZONING Proposed Changes to “ER” NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL RESTRICTED ZONING

APPROPRIATE LOCATIONS FOR “ER” ZONING Areas designated as Neighborhood Commercial in the Comprehensive Plan future land use maps. Commercial districts that abut single-family residential neighborhoods, outside of urban villages and mixed-use growth centers.

PROS AND CONS OF CURRENT “ER” REGULATIONS ProsCons Alcohol sales prohibited Compatible with single family residential Impractical maximum building area (2,500 square feet) Desirable neighborhood uses prohibited (e.g. bakery, convenience store, retail sales)

“ER” ZONING REGULATIONS Current Standards Staff Proposal (October 2, 2007) ER Zoning Committee Proposal UsesOffice, services, and certain retail. Add: Bakery Bank (2 drive-thru lanes) Clothing services Convenience, grocery stores Copy store Health and civic clubs Home improvement/ hardware General retail sales Restaurant Same as staff proposal, except: Allow banks with drive-thru only by special exception. Allow restaurants only by special exception. Add certain uses such as antique shop and wedding service that are consistent with the intent of “ER.” Maximum Building Size 2,500 square feet15,000 square feet10,000 square feet. Maximum Tenant Size None 5,000 square feet; larger size requires special exception. Exterior entrance required for each tenant. Maximum Building Lot Coverage None 30%

Current Standards Staff Proposal (October 2, 2007) ER Zoning Committee Proposal Minimum Front Yard 20 feetSame Minimum Rear Yard 20 feet next to one- and two-family 5 feet otherwise 20 feet next to one- and two-family 10 feet otherwise Same as staff, and where a residential supplemental setback applies and the building exceeds 20 feet in height, the building setback must equal to the height of the building. Minimum Side Yard 20 feet next to one- and two-family 5 feet next to residential zoning None otherwise. 20 feet next to one- and two-family 5 feet next to residential zoning None otherwise. Same as staff, and where a residential supplemental setback applies and the building exceeds 20 feet in height, the building setback must equal to the height of the building. “ER” ZONING REGULATIONS, CONT.

Current Standards Staff Proposal (October 2, 2007) ER Zoning Committee Proposal Maximum Height 35 feet, unless in partial district then 45 feet Same35 feet ParkingNo parking in the front of the building. Permit two rows in the front yard. No parking in the front yard if adjacent to, or across the street from, one- and two-family facing the same street. Permit one row in front yard if other uses face same street. Landscaping/ Buffers Generally 10% of site area. Require trees in buffer yard adjacent to A or B zoning, no more than 25 feet apart; 50% evergreen. Require 6-foot screening fence adjacent to A or B zoning; materials limited to masonry or wrought iron fence with planting. SignsAttached only, restricted illumination times. Add detached monument signs. Attached only, no illumination. “ER” ZONING REGULATIONS, CONT.