(a) In "B" Districts, a planned unit development may be permitted in accordance with the provisions of this section if the Planning Commission is satisfied that:
(1) The proponents of the development are financially able to carry out the proposed project;
(2) They intend to start construction within one year of the approval of the project and necessary change in zoning;
(3) They intend to complete it within a reasonable time as determined by the Commission; and
(4) The need for the proposed development has been demonstrated by means of market studies and such other evidence as the Commission may require.
(b) Commercial buildings and establishments shall be planned as groups having common parking areas and common ingress and egress points in order to reduce the number of potential accident locations at intersections with thoroughfares. In planning these groups of buildings or establishments, no yard space will be required between uses within the groups. However, the yard requirements must be observed at the edge of the complete development. Planting screens or fences as provided elsewhere in this Zoning Code shall be required.
(c) Off-street parking and loading requirements shall be observed as required. Group parking facilities shall provide spaces equal to the number of spaces required for each use to be developed.
(d) The plan of the project shall provide for the integrated and harmonious design of buildings, and for adequate and properly arranged facilities for internal traffic circulation, landscaping and such other features and facilities as may be necessary to make the project attractive and efficient from the standpoint of the developer as well as from the standpoint of the adjoining and surrounding, existing or potential, developments.
(e) The ground area occupied by all the buildings shall not exceed in the aggregate twenty-four percent of the total area of the lot or tract.
(Ord. 1466. Passed 4-11-94; Am. Ord. 1905. Passed 12-13-11.)