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Operations shall not be conducted which emit offensive or objectionable noise, vibration, smoke, odors, dust or gases, air pollution, water pollution or generates heavy truck traffic. Precautions shall be taken in all operations against radiation, radioactivity, fire and explosion hazards and other activities that negatively impact the safe and enjoyable use of property in the vicinity. (Ord. 2019-03, 2-28-2019)
A. Trash Receptacles: All trash or refuse receptacle areas shall be completely screened from surrounding properties by a masonry wall or other material architecturally compatible with the building that is either a minimum of six feet (6') high or high enough to screen the height of the container or the container shall be enclosed within a building. Any trash or refuse receptacle area shall be located to the extent possible as far away from abutting residential uses to minimize potential negative impact.
B. Mechanical Equipment: All ground mounted mechanical equipment including, but not limited to, heating and air conditioning units shall be completely screened from surrounding properties by a masonry wall or shall be enclosed within a building and shall be located to the extent possible as far away as possible from abutting residential uses to minimize potential negative impact.
C. Roof Appurtenances: The use of roof appurtenances is discouraged. If roof appurtenances, including, but not limited to, air conditioning units, elevator shafts and mechanical equipment are used, they shall be designed to be architecturally compatible with the building or placed within an enclosure no taller than the absolute minimum needed. Such structures shall comply with the requirements for penthouses and roof structures of the International Building Code, as adopted by the State. Such enclosures require Planning Commission approval, and shall minimize visibility from on-site parking areas, streets, abutting public streets, and abutting Residentially zoned property.
D. Utility Connections: All utility connections shall be compatible with the architectural elements of the site and not be exposed except where necessary. Pad mounted transformers and/or meter box locations shall be included in the site plan with an appropriate screening treatment. Power lines and other utility cables shall be installed underground where possible.
E. Loading Areas And Docks: Loading areas and docks shall be screened by landscaping and/or visual barriers from adjacent properties and public streets. (Ord. 2019-03, 2-28-2019)
A. Access:
1. The number of access points along public streets shall be minimized by sharing and linking parking areas with adjacent properties where possible. Reciprocal ingress and egress, circulation and parking agreements shall be required to facilitate the ease of vehicular movement between abutting properties where possible. The Planning Commission may grant an exception to this requirement if it is satisfied that obtaining a reciprocal parking agreement is not possible, practical or would create an undue hardship on the developing property.
2. On corner sites, access points shall be located as far from the corner as reasonably possible and in no case less than sixty feet (60') from the point of intersection of the property lines. Vehicular circulation shall be designed to preclude the intrusion of traffic directly into residential areas.
B. Vanpool; Car Pool Spaces: One vanpool/car pool space shall be provided for every twenty five (25) parking spaces in all parking lots or parking structures directly associated with an office use. Parking spaces for vanpool/car pool vehicles shall have a priority location near building entrances to encourage this form of mass transit.
C. Prohibited Parking Areas: Parking shall not be located in the required front setback or the required corner side setback which faces on a public street unless appropriately screened from public view. (Ord. 2019-03, 2-28-2019)
A. Required: All-weather surfacing a minimum of six feet (6') wide, shall be required to accommodate pedestrian movement between activity centers within the site, to adjacent uses and from building entrances directly to mass transit facilities.
B. Public Easements: Public easements for walkways, trails, and similar uses are desirable and may be obtained in cooperation with the developer during the approval process. (Ord. 2019-03, 2-28-2019)
A. When Required; Waiver: The project area shall have a decorative tinted concrete or masonry wall along all rear and side yards not fronting on a public street, but which abut a residential use. This requirement may be waived or modified by the Planning Commission upon a determination that the wall is not necessary to buffer the abutting use or that a different type of screening instrument is acceptable. Such walls shall not be located in the required setback from a public street.
B. Height: All perimeter walls shall be a maximum of six feet (6') high unless the Planning Commission requires a higher wall as part of the site plan or conditional use approval and is acceptable to any abutting property owner.
C. Access: The Planning Commission may require appropriate access to trails, creeks, or other open space amenities with the cooperation of the property owner. (Ord. 2019-03, 2-28-2019)