The development standards set forth in subchapter 153.050, Commercial and Industrial Zones, shall apply to all establishments selling alcohol, unless otherwise specified here. The following shall apply to all establishments selling alcohol.
(A) Buffers. The establishment shall be sufficiently buffered in relation to any abutting residentially zoned properties so as not to adversely affect the residential areas. A minimum 20-foot-wide landscaped area shall be provided between any abutting residentially zoned property and any establishment which sells alcohol. Also, any other buffers required as a condition of the conditional use permit shall be provided and continuously maintained.
(B) Exterior property appearance. The exterior appearance of the property, including, but not limited to, landscaping and architectural treatment of the building, shall not detract from the character of the surrounding neighborhood, and, as necessary, shall improve upon the characteristics of the surrounding neighborhood with exceptional design characteristics, as determined by the Design Review Committee.
(Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12)