(A) The local commercial uses in §§ 150.110 through 150.119 of this chapter, and also bowling alleys or roller rinks, and department stores, are permitted on the tract of land proposed for a shopping center; provided that, the proposed plan includes at least four separate types of commercial uses as are specifically classified or implied in the local commercial use categories in §§ 150.110 through 150.119 of this chapter; and, provided further that, not more than one of these shall be an automobile service, other than a public parking area, as set forth in §§ 150.110 through 150.119 of this chapter.
(B) The tract of land proposed for a shopping center plan shall be of an area of not less than five acres, and the average length of the tract shall be not greater than one and one-half times the average width.
(C) The Board may order a permit issued for a shopping center plan in accordance with the procedure and provisions of this chapter and upon an affirmative finding by the Board that the following requirements have been met by the owners or developers of the tract of land proposed for a shopping center plan.
(1) Traffic study.
(a) To include a comparative analysis of present capacity of streets adjacent to the proposed center and potential capacity volumes, taking into consideration the effect the proposed center will have upon engendering additional traffic; and
(b) To include a circulation plan for all streets (existing and proposed) which show recommendations for controlling, signalizing, channelizing, storing and warning traffic.
(2) Development plan. To include the following additional requirements:
(a) A plan of landscape development which shall include, among other considerations, an area of at least ten feet in width along all streets, with the exception of approved entrances, which border the proposed center, to be planted and maintained with trees and shrubbery to serve as a screen for the parking area;
(b) A planting screen, consisting of suitable shrubbery, maintained at a six-foot height by six-foot width, to be planted wherever the proposed center would abut residential use;
(c) Provision for one off-street parking space (at least 270 square feet in area) per 60 square feet of sales area in the center;
(d) In order to create a greenbelt, no buildings or paved areas (other than access drives) may be located closer than 50 feet to any area used or zoned for residential purposes; and such greenbelt shall be maintained as lawn together with appropriate landscape development and screen planting hereinbefore specified; and
(e) An adequate number and proper arrangement of loading and unloading berths shall be shown in the development plan and provided by the developer.
(3) Other authority approval. Any other authority approval required when applicable, such as the State Department of Health or State Highway Department, shall accompany the application.
(4) Outdoor signs and lighting. The location, effect and arrangement of all outdoor advertising signs proposed to be erected shall be subject to the approval of the Board.
(5) Architectural control. Architectural plans of the building and structures proposed to be constructed shall be subject to the approval of the Board. The Board’s approval shall be based on the architectural plans creating a unified design which will be in character and in proper relationship to the surrounding areas.
(Prior Code, § 150.192) (Ord. 1978-4, passed 3-21-1978)