Approved Uses by Zoning — Neighborhood Commercial (NC)
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
gift shop / boutique, clothing / apparel store, shoe store, bookstore, florist / flower shop, jewelry store, stationery / card / party goods shop, art gallery / picture framing shop, antique / consignment shop, pharmacy / drug store (no drive-through), small grocery / neighborhood market, specialty food shop / deli / cheese shop, bakery, retail storefront, coffee shop / cafe, ice cream / frozen yogurt / juice bar, optician / eyewear shop, barber shop, hair salon / beauty salon, nail salon / manicure-pedicure, day spa / facials / waxing, massage therapy (licensed), eyelash / brow bar, dry cleaning drop-off / laundry pickup, tailor / seamstress / alterations, shoe repair / cobbler, business / professional office, real estate brokerage office, insurance agency, accounting / CPA / bookkeeping / tax prep, law office, architect / engineer / design office, travel agency, medical office / physician practice, dental office / orthodontist, chiropractor, physical therapy clinic, optometrist / eye exam clinic, bank / credit union branch (no drive-through), restaurant, sit-down (no alcohol, no drive-through)
With special approval
restaurant serving beer, wine, or liquor, bar / tavern / cocktail lounge, package liquor / wine retail (off-premises), restaurant with outdoor / sidewalk seating, restaurant with drive-through, quick-service / fast-food restaurant, brewery, distillery, or winery with taproom, coffee roasting on premises, commercial kitchen / catering, fitness studio / gym, yoga or pilates studio, spin / barre / CrossFit / functional-training gym, martial arts / jiu-jitsu / boxing gym, dance studio, music, art, or tutoring studio / instructional school, pet grooming (no boarding), veterinary clinic (no outdoor kennel), pet supply store, child day care / preschool, adult day care, place of worship / assembly, club or lodge / community meeting hall, urgent care clinic, tattoo or piercing studio, convenience store without fuel, convenience store with gasoline sales, gas station / fueling facility, auto repair / tire shop / oil change, car wash / auto detailing, vehicle sales or rental, self-storage / mini-warehouse, hotel / bed and breakfast inn, upper-floor or mixed-use residential dwellings, live/work unit, parking lot or garage, principal use, wireless communication antenna / small cell
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