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§ 156.051 MIXED USE DISTRICT (M -l). (A) Purpose. It is intended that the M -1 District implement the "Master Plan and Development Guidelines for Downtown Centerville," adopted by the City Council on January 11, 2006 (the "Redevelopment Plan"), and provide for the unique layout and character of a traditional central business district with retail, professional office, accessory residential and other mixed uses. (B) Permitted uses. (1) Retail sales conducted within structures, but excluding automobile and motorized equipment sales, truck stops, gasoline and fuel sales and drive- through restaurants; (2) Repair and service conducted within structures, but excluding automobile and motorized equipment repair; (3) Professional, business, and health care offices; (4) Residences above the first floor; (5) Theaters and recreational businesses conducted within structures; and (6) Public parks and buildings. (C) Special requirements. The following special requirements are intended to implement the Redevelopment Plan, which is incorporated herein by reference. (1) Existing uses that are not in conformance with this section may not be expanded, but may continue as nonconforming uses. Additions to a nonconforming single - family residential structure may be allowed, provided the square footage of the main floor of the home is not increased by more than 33% from that which existed on January 11, 2006. Also, accessory buildings or uncovered decks and porches may be constructed in conjunction with nonconforming single - family uses, provided they meet all of the conditions, including setbacks, as required in the R -2 Single Family District. (Ord. 2d #36, amended 7/14/2010) (2) In making decisions about land use compatibility and dimensional criteria for uses and structures, the City shall have broad discretion to protect the public health, safety and welfare; and to protect the integrity of the M -1 District and surrounding residential neighborhoods. Redevelopment of any parcel shall be accomplished by submitting application as a Planned Unit Development. (3) Driveway access to any use shall not be permitted from Centerville Road or Main Street but rather planned side streets and alleys must be used for such access. (4) The architectural design and exterior building materials used in connection with any new or expanded use or structure shall be consistent with any architectural design or aesthetic control requirements established by the Redevelopment Plan. The city will engage