(A) General. If a proposed subdivision includes land that is zoned for commercial or industrial purposes, the layout of the subdivision with respect to the land shall make a provision as the Plan Commission may require. A nonresidential subdivision shall be subject to all the requirements of site plan approval set forth in the zoning ordinance. Site plan approval and nonresidential subdivision plat approval may proceed simultaneously at the discretion of the Commission. A nonresidential subdivision shall also be subject to all the requirements of these regulations, as well as additional standards required by the Commission, and shall conform to the proposed land use and standards established in the Comprehensive and other plans of local government.
(B) Standards. In addition to the principles and standards in these regulations, which are appropriate to the planning of all subdivisions, the applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Commission that the street-parcel-block pattern proposed is specifically adapted to the uses anticipated and takes into account other uses in the vicinity. The following principles and standards shall be observed:
(1) Each nonresidential area or parcel shall be shown and marked on the plat as to its intended use.
(2) Proposed parcels shall be suitable in area and dimensions to the types of development anticipated.
(3) Special requirements may be imposed by the town with respect to street, curb, driveway, and sidewalk design and construction.
(4) The Town Engineer shall approve in writing prior to final plat approval a provision that the proposed non-residential development will not conflict with traffic circulation patterns, and the requirements for driveway location and design can reasonably be implemented at no cost to the town.
(5) Special requirements may be imposed by the town with respect to the installation of public utilities, including water, sewer, and storm water facilities.
(6) Every effort shall be made to protect adjacent residential areas from potential nuisance from a proposed nonresidential subdivision, including the provision of extra depth in parcels backing up on existing or potential residential development and provisions for a permanently landscaped buffer strip when necessary.
(7) Truck routes shall be established so as to prevent industrial traffic from encroaching into adjacent residential areas.
(8) To the greatest degree possible non-residential subdivisions shall be located on major thoroughfares or arterials and local residential streets shall not, to the extent feasible, be extended into non-residential subdivisions.
(Ord. 93-Z-03, passed 3-8-93)