1 E 3rd Ave E #302, Rome, GA 30161

Central Business Commercial District

Within the C-B-C Central Business Commercial District the most intensive use of land is permitted in combination with a variety of commercial and residential uses. The district is intended to serve as the central headquarters for economic and administrative activity in the community. The district is designed to have uses that are centrally located and compact so that maximum convenience is afforded the users and occupants of the district.; It is the intent of the C-B-C District to be pedestrian friendly. Structured parking is encouraged over surface parking lots. There is no yard setbacks to encourage buildings to locate adjacent to the property line and utilize on-street or structured parking to the greatest extent possible.; In the C-B-C District residential use is encouraged above commercial operations in existing buildings, as well as within new, free-standing high-rise residential buildings. Commercial store fronts in existing buildings shall be maintained in both form and function and shall nt be converted to residential use.; The CBC zoning district may also be used in the unincorporated areas where the availability of water, sewer, transportation routes and other services and utilities make high density, mixed use development possible.