In the City of Franklin, Ohio, the C-1 District is known as the General Commercial District, the C-1 district is designed for regional commercial activity. It is intended for high-traffic areas, specifically around major transportation nodes and the intersections of primary arterial streets.
Permitted Principal Uses
Based on the city’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), the C-1 district typically allows for a broad range of retail and service-oriented businesses. Permitted uses usually include:
• Retail Goods: Clothing stores, hardware stores, electronics, and general merchandise.
• Personal Services: Barbershops, beauty salons, dry cleaning (drop-off/pickup), and tailors.
• Professional Offices: Banks, real estate agencies, insurance offices, and general business offices.
• Food and Beverage: Restaurants (with or without drive-throughs), bakeries, and cafes.
• Medical/Healthcare: Medical clinics, dental offices, and pharmacies.
• Repair Services: Small appliance or jewelry repair (excluding heavy automotive body work, which may require specific conditions).
Conditional & Accessory Uses
Certain uses may be allowed but require a Conditional Use Permit, meaning the Planning Commission must review them to ensure they won’t negatively impact traffic or neighboring properties. These often include:
• Gas stations and automotive service shops.
• Entertainment facilities (theaters, bowling alleys).
• Outdoor storage or sales areas.