(a) Overall site coordination. The site shall be designed as a unified development, with a coordinated site design, landscape plan, signage, wayfinding, lighting, site amenities, paving and other similar site features.
(b) Location of parking. The site shall be designed to minimize the view of parking lots from the street. Parking shall be concentrated to the side and rear of the building(s) and behind the front yard setback line.
(c) Vehicle access.
(1) In order to facilitate efficient internal traffic circulation and minimize road traffic for short trips, all parking areas shall be designed to connect directly to parking areas on adjacent lots. If a connection is not possible at the time of land development, site design provisions shall be made for a future connection to adjacent properties. Permanent cross-access easements between properties shall be enacted. Shared or common driveways shall be provided.
(2) If a lot is developed or redeveloped, any new vehicular access point shall be located along a side lot line in order to create a shared driveway with the adjacent lot.
(d) Pedestrian circulation.
(1) A safe and direct pedestrian access shall be provided from sidewalks to the building entrances and exits.
(2) When 150 feet or more of new building wall is constructed between a sidewalk and parking at the rear of the building, a pedestrian accessway shall be provided (i.e., through a lobby or via an alley) from the pedestrian way to the parking facilities.
(e) Accessibility. An accessible route shall be provided for persons with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local standards.
(Ord. 951, passed 9-21-2016)