(1) Purpose. The provisions contained in this section are established to ensure the safe and efficient movement of traffic, promote the development of a beautiful and well-ordered community, further the goals and objectives of the Long Range Land Use Plan, and best serve the interest of public health, safety and general welfare.
(2) Applicability.
(A) Unless otherwise noted, the standards of this section shall apply to all new construction, substantial renovation, or expansion of a building or site improvements related to all uses.
(B) Single-family dwellings shall be exempt from the requirements of this section.
(C) In addition to the standards of this section, all development subject to site plan review shall meet all other applicable standards of this Code.
(3) Minimum performance standards for structures and uses. Every structure shall be designed, arranged and situated on the site and in relationship to adjacent uses, every use of land or structure shall be conducted, and every lot and every structure shall be maintained, in such a manner that:
(A) The structure or land will not create a nuisance upon the premises;
(B) The structure or land will avoid detrimental or blighting influences upon the neighborhood;
(C) The structure or land will not, by means of noise, toxic gases, fumes, vapors, odors, radiation, light, heat, fire exposure, hazard, vibration or electrical interference, or by other means, unreasonably interfere with or impair the use or enjoyment of neighboring premises, including fluctuation in line voltage; and
(D) The structure or land will not be hazardous to the community on account of such things as the danger of fire or explosion, even when conducted under adequate safeguards.
(4) Site layout.
(A) Relationship to surroundings. Buildings and other structures and uses shall be located and designed in a manner which reduces or eliminates negative impacts on existing or planned uses of abutting sites.
(B) Yards and setbacks. Yards, setback areas and other unenclosed areas of a site shall be constructed and maintained as part of a comprehensive design that contributes to effective use of the site and to the function and quality appearance of the district in which it is located.
(C) Undeveloped areas.
1.) Undeveloped areas reserved for future development shall have locations and configurations which ensure the ability to development the area in compliance with this Code in terms of vehicular and pedestrian circulation, access to utilities, potential for compatibility with the initial phases of development of the site and surroundings, and other characteristics.
2.) Undeveloped areas shall be graded and landscaped for typical maintenance or maintained in a natural state as approved by the PZC.
3.) The PZC may require the applicant to submit a sketch site plan for undeveloped area(s) to evidence the ability for development in compliance with this Code.
(5) Utilities and lighting. All on-site electric and communication utilities shall be installed underground, as well as all supply lines to the parcel.
(6) Signs.
(A) Signs shall be compatible in materials, color, scale, location and orientation with the site and buildings.
(B) Freestanding signs shall be mounted on foundations clad in materials consistent with the main materials of the building.
(C) Signs shall be located to protect sight lines for the safety of vehicles and pedestrians.
(7) Waste storage. The following standards shall apply to waste storage for all uses, except single-family dwellings.
(A) Waste storage areas shall be designed to:
1.) Provide sufficient space and containers to safely and completely store, protect and manage the types and volumes of wastes expected to be generated by the uses of the property;
2.) Minimize noise, odor and visual impacts on abutting properties; or
3.) Maximize efficient storage and removal of the wastes.
(B) Screening of waste areas shall consist of walls, low-maintenance fences, earth mounds, landscaping or a combination of such elements, designed to be consistent with and complementary to the design of other elements of the site.
(C) When a use is proposed which may generate unusual types or quantities of waste, the PZC may require the applicant to provide information sufficient to determine that the proposed waste storage facilities will comply with these guidelines and other applicable laws and regulations.
(Prior Code, § 1229.08) (Ord. 2009-21, passed 10-27-2009)