The C-4 Highway Interchange District is designed to accommodate commercial uses that benefit from proximity to major highway interchanges and serve the traveling public. It typically includes establishments such as hotels, motels, restaurants, gas stations, retail stores, and convenience stores. The district aims to provide highway-oriented services while avoiding traffic conflicts and ensuring compatibility with surrounding districts through landscaping and parking regulations.
Key zoning details for the C-4 district include:
Purpose: Supports high-traffic commercial activities with safety and aesthetic standards.
Permitted Uses: Commercial establishments catering to travelers, including hotels, restaurants, and service stations.
Signage Regulations:
Maximum sign height: 100 feet (specific conditions apply).
Maximum sign face area: 700 sq. ft. for interstate highways, 400 sq. ft. for other streets.
Minimum spacing between sign structures: 1,000 feet on the same side of the highway, 500 feet in any direction.
Outdoor advertising structures: Maximum height of 50 feet above roadway grade level.
Building Standards:
Maximum building height: 50 feet.
Maximum lot coverage: 70%.
Minimum glazing requirements: 40% for first-floor retail and non-retail, 25% for additional floors.
Parking and Access:
Parking allowed in front, side, or rear of buildings, with screening required.
Downward-facing lighting to prevent light pollution; "box" or "cobra" style lighting is prohibited.
Landscaping and Buffering:
Perimeter landscaping and screening for parking lots.
Interior landscaping for stormwater management.
Setbacks:
Minimum front yard setback: 50 feet.
Minimum side yard setback: 25 feet (40 feet if adjoining residential districts).
Minimum rear yard setback: 30 feet (40 feet if adjoining residential districts).
Lot Requirements:
Minimum lot area: 10,000 sq. ft.
Minimum frontage requirement: 15 feet.
Maximum lot coverage: 40%.
Site Plan Requirement: A site plan is required for development.
The C-4 district is intended to support commercial development near highway interchanges while maintaining compatibility with surrounding areas.
