CMX-1 districts are mainly designated to support low-impact, small-scale retail and service activities serving the neighborhood. They primarily feature storefront buildings suitable for such purposes, along with residential uses permitted in adjacent zoning districts.
CMX-2 districts are primarily designed to host retail and service establishments catering to the local neighborhood. Compared to CMX-1 districts, they offer a wider range of permissible uses.
CMX-2.5 districts are primarily designed to foster vibrant, pedestrian-friendly retail and service activities within commercial nodes and along commercial corridors. They offer a slightly narrower range of permissible uses compared to CMX-2 districts, with development standards aimed at creating a pedestrian-oriented environment.
CMX-3 districts are primarily designated to accommodate retail and service establishments serving both the community and the wider region. They offer a broader range of permissible uses compared to CMX-1 and CMX-2 districts.
CMX-4 districts are primarily designated to support mixed-use development, encompassing a wide array of non-residential uses, particularly in the Center City area.
CMX-5 districts are primarily designed to facilitate mixed-use development within the central core area of Center City.
CA-1 Auto-Oriented Commercial Districts are primarily designated to support a wide variety of uses, typically in the form of shopping centers and other destination-oriented establishments where a significant portion of patrons arrive by car.
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