Town of Johnston
Town of Johnston Zoning Ordinance
§ 340-102

Commercial uses

  • A. In Planned Districts, uses are permitted by right or by special use permit in accordance with § 340-95 and Table III D-1, titled "Use Regulations."
  • B. In Planned Mixed Use Development Districts (PMUDs), buildings with mixed use (ground floor retail and upper level residential or office use) are permitted in accordance with the following sliding scale:
    • (1) If less than 25% of the total gross tract is excluded due to the existence of steep slopes and/or wetlands, then not more than 40% of the gross floor area (GFA) developed within the net tract may be used for nonresidential uses by right or by special use permit. If 25% to 40% of the total gross tract is excluded due to the existence of steep slopes and/or wetlands, then not more than 50% of the GFA developed within the net tract may be used for permitted nonresidential uses by right or by special use permit.
    • (2) If more than 40% of the total gross tract is excluded due to the existence of steep slopes and/or wetlands, then not more than 60% of the GFA developed within the net tract may be used for permitted nonresidential uses by right or by special permit.