The following provisions shall be applicable in the General CommercialDistrict.
(A) Access requirements. One combined entrance/exit is permitted for each 200 feet of frontage. Access to corner lots will be at least 100 feet from intersecting street rights-of-way. Entrances to individual lots on a frontage road will be a minimum of 200 feet apart, except when developing on the circumference at the end of a cul-de-sac, then entrances may be less than 200 feet apart; however, combined entrances with adjoining properties shall be provided to limit the number of access points and give the maximum separation possible.
(B) Vehicle and pedestrian circulation. A plan for the internal circulation of vehicles and pedestrians will be reviewed and approved by the Department of Planning and Development Review.
(C) Signs. Square footage may be increased by 25% if no free-standing or pylon-type signs are used.
(D) Storage and operations. Notwithstanding other provisions of this Code, all operations and the storage of equipment, materials, or products in the GC District shall be conducted within completely enclosed buildings. Storage may be permitted outdoors only when completely screened by a wall, opaque fence, or planting so that such materials will not be visible from a public way or adjoining property. The most appropriate screening for the use shall be determined at site development plan review.
(E) Refuse and recycling dumpsters shall be located away from public access areas and may be required to be screened. The most appropriate screening shall be determined at site development plan review with materials reflecting neighborhood characteristics as approved by the Planning Commission.
(Ord. 77-1-78, § 40-62(C), 1-24-1977; Ord. 81-3-193, 1-27-1981; Ord. 83-14-281, 6-7-1983; Ord. 08-26-502, 10-14-2008; Ord. 09-21-525, 6-4-2009; Ord. 10-01-536, 1-19-2010; Ord. 11-25-591, 10-27-2011; Ord. 14-23-678, 11-13-2014)