Approved Uses by Zoning — Planned Business Center (B-3)
Uses permitted by right under the municipality’s zoning for this district. The property may carry additional restrictions (deed, association or lease), so tenants are responsible for confirming their intended use with the municipality and landlord before committing.
Allowed by right
Addiction Treatment Center (No residential component on site) [*: permitted subject to Sec. 12-34 standards; Sec. 12-34(TT): freestanding building only; 1,000 ft from other addiction treatment centers and from residential-zoned lot lines, places of public assembly, K-12 schools, day care], Agricultural Use [*: permitted subject to Sec. 12-34 standards], Animal Hospital [*: permitted subject to Sec. 12-34 standards; Sec. 12-34(II): soundproofing; no overnight boarding except medical; outside runs only on 3+ acres], Antique, Crafts Shops, Athletic/Health Clubs, Gyms, Art Gallery, Auction House [*: permitted subject to Sec. 12-34 standards; Sec. 12-34(D): adequate off-street parking (1 per 4 fixed seats + 1 per 40 sf non-fixed + 1 per 200 sf other floor area); no livestock auctions], Banks, Financial, Bakery, Delicatessen, Barber, Beauty Shops, Bars, Lounges [*: permitted subject to Sec. 12-34 standards], Bingo Establishments, Bookstores, Newsstand, Bowling, Skating, Car Wash, Catering (Food), Communication Apparatus [*: permitted subject to Sec. 12-34 standards], Community Residences, Family [*: permitted subject to Sec. 12-34 standards], Community Residences, Transitional [*: permitted subject to Sec. 12-34 standards], Contractor, office only, Convenience Stores, Dance Halls, Clubs, Dry Cleaning [*: permitted subject to Sec. 12-34 standards; Sec. 12-34(H): customer drop-off/pick-up only; cleaning process fully enclosed], Education, adult public or non-profit [*: permitted subject to Sec. 12-34 standards; Sec. 12-34(NN): requires agreement with Town for annual payment in lieu of lost tax revenue], Education, adult for-profit [*: permitted subject to Sec. 12-34 standards], Farms [*: permitted subject to Sec. 12-34 standards], Florist, Plant Shop, Game Room, Arcade, Gift Shops, Golf Courses, Hotels, Motels [*: permitted subject to Sec. 12-34 standards; Sec. 12-34(O): min parcel 3 acres in B-3; min 400 sf per room], Medical Clinic, Doctor's Office, Mobile Home Sales [*: permitted subject to Sec. 12-34 standards], Mortuary and Funeral Services, Motor Fuel Pumps [*: permitted subject to Sec. 12-34 standards; Sec. 12-34(Y): 150 ft frontage and 43,560 sf lot; 250 ft from places of public assembly, playgrounds, hospitals, K-12 schools, residential; pumps 25 ft from lines], Movie Theater, Performing Arts, Night Clubs [*: permitted subject to Sec. 12-34 standards], Office, Office Equipment Sales, Parking Lot, Rental, Pawnshop [*: permitted subject to Sec. 12-34 standards; Sec. 12-34(OO): freestanding building only, 2,500 ft from another pawnshop, educational or public assembly use], Personal Services, Photographic Studio, Place of Public Assembly [*: permitted subject to Sec. 12-34 standards; Sec. 12-34(LL): freestanding min 2 ac / max 10 ac and 2,500 ft apart; attached max 8,500 sf and 25% of a mixed-use building], Plant Nursery, Pool Rooms, Printer, Real Estate Office, Recovery Communities [*: permitted subject to Sec. 12-34 standards], Repair Shop, Except Vehicle or Boat Repair, Restaurants, Fast Food, Restaurant, Other, Retail Sales Other, Sales Office, Sexually Oriented Business [*: permitted subject to Sec. 12-34 standards; Sec. 12-34(A): only in B-3, UC, M-3; 1,000 ft from residential districts, assembly/school/park/library/government uses and other SOBs], Studios (Art, Music), Vehicle Repair, Minor [*: permitted subject to Sec. 12-34 standards; Sec. 12-34(CC)(2): where accessory to vehicle sales, repair bays 500 ft from residential, no outdoor repair], Vehicle Sales and Rental [*: permitted subject to Sec. 12-34 standards; Sec. 12-34(CC)(1)(a): auto sales min 3 acres; truck sales (max 2 axles) min 3 acres; accessory truck/trailer rental max 5 vehicles with an auto service station; sales office min 2,000 sf], Warehouse, Storage [*: permitted subject to Sec. 12-34 standards], Wholesale
With special approval
Adult Arcade Amusement Center [special permit under Art. X required (Sec. 12-34(FF)); 2,500 ft separation; open 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. only], Motorcycle Shop [special permit required in B-3, Sec. 12-34(CC)(1)(a)(4): outside display on approved site plan, repairs inside building, 1,000 ft from other motorcycle shops, 500 ft from residential use], Nursery, Child Care Facility [town council approval and traffic study required for any new facility (Sec. 12-34(E)(1))], Tattoo Establishments [special permit under Art. X required (Sec. 12-34(GG)(2)); B-3 only; sole occupant of a freestanding building]
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