Agenda - Planning Commission - 05/05/2011

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D. Improvement Area: The total improved area, including paved surfaces and footprints of principal and accessory buildings or structures, shall not exceed 85% of the total parcel area. E. Frontage Requirement: A development must utilize one or more of the three options below for placement of buildings and parking relative to the primary street: 1. At least 50% of the street frontage shall be occupied by building facades placed within 20 feet of the front lot line. No off-street parking shall be located between the facades meeting this requirement and the street. 2. At least 60% of the street frontage shall be occupied by building facades placed within 65 feet of the front lot line. Only 1 row of parking and a drive aisle may be placed within this setback area. 3. At least 70% of the street frontage shall be occupied by building facades placed within 85 feet of the front lot line. Only 2 rows of parking and a drive aisle may be placed within this setback area. F. Access and Circulation: Within shopping centers or other large development sites, vehicular circulation shall be designed to minimize conflicts with pedestrians. G. Surface Parking: Surface parking on large development sites shall be divided into smaller parking areas with a maximum of 100 spaces in each area, separated by landscaped areas at least 10 feet in width. Landscaped areas shall include pedestrian walkways leading to building entrances. H. Standards for Nighttime Activities: Uses that involve deliveries or other activities between the hours of 10:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. (referred to as "nighttime hours") shall meet the following standards: 1. Off-street loading and unloading during nighttime hours shall take place within a completely enclosed and roofed structure with the exterior doors shut at all times. 2. Movement of sweeping vehicles, garbage trucks, maintenance trucks, shopping carts, and other service vehicles and equipment is prohibited during nighttime hours within 300 feet of a residential district, except for emergency vehicles and emergency utility or maintenance activities. 3. Snow removal within 300 feet of a residential district shall be minimized during nighttime hours, consistent with the required snow management plan. Under E, for example, primary drive aisles in parking lots may be located away from building entrances or designed as internal streets with curb and sidewalk.