article 5. zoning district regulations - City of Wilmington
article 5. zoning district regulations - City of Wilmington
article 5. zoning district regulations - City of Wilmington
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Land Development Code<br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wilmington</strong><br />
Sec. 18-192. NB, Neighborhood Business District<br />
(a) Purpose. This <strong>district</strong> is primarily intended to accommodate low-intensity<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice, retail, and personal service uses at the edges or periphery <strong>of</strong> residential areas<br />
without disrupting the character <strong>of</strong> nearby residential neighborhoods. The <strong>district</strong> is<br />
established to provide convenient locations for businesses that serve the day-to-day<br />
needs <strong>of</strong> surrounding residents and reduce the need to utilize major road corridors to<br />
reach these destinations, thereby reducing traffic congestion. The <strong>district</strong> is intended<br />
to help ease congestion on major roads by providing an acceptable option to place<br />
small-scale convenience commercial services closer to where people live. It is not<br />
intended to accommodate retail uses that primarily attract passing motorists.<br />
Compatibility with any nearby residential neighborhoods is reflected in design<br />
standards for both site layout and buildings.<br />
(b) Uses Permitted by Right. The following uses are permitted by right<br />
provided that they meet all requirements <strong>of</strong> this section and all other applicable<br />
requirements established in these <strong>regulations</strong>:<br />
(1) Artists, commercial including silk screening<br />
(2) Banking; no drive-up window<br />
(3) Business services<br />
(4) Dry cleaner; no drive-up window<br />
(5) Fruit and vegetable market, wholesale with incidental retail<br />
(6) Laundromat; no drive-up window<br />
(7) Lawn and garden stores, no outside storage <strong>of</strong> materials<br />
(8) Libraries<br />
(9) Medical <strong>of</strong>fices<br />
(10) Offices, pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
(11) Parks and recreation areas, municipal<br />
(12) Personal services<br />
(13) Post <strong>of</strong>fice; no drive-up window<br />
(14) Restaurant, no drive-up window<br />
(15) Retail sales establishments<br />
(16) Spas and health clubs<br />
(c) Uses Permitted under Prescribed Conditions. The following uses are<br />
permitted provided that they meet all requirements <strong>of</strong> this section, Article 6, and all<br />
other applicable requirements established in these <strong>regulations</strong>:<br />
(1) Convenience food stores<br />
(2) Religious institutions<br />
(3) Service stations; no car washes<br />
(d) Permitted Accessory Uses. Accessory uses clearly incidental and subordinate<br />
to the principal use and structures including the following uses, are permitted<br />
ARTICLE <strong>5.</strong> ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS Page 68
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