What is the difference between B-1, B-2, and B-3 in Southfield?
B-1 is for day-to-day convenience shopping and services for nearby residential areas. B-2 is for planned clusters serving convenience or comparison shoppers, usually with common parking at major intersections. B-3 is broader general business along high-volume major thoroughfares and is intended to avoid businesses that require outdoor storage.
Sources
Full text: Southfield ordinance on city-hosted PDF. Applies to districts: B-1, B-2, B-3.
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