(A) Where commercial developments for retail sales, wholesale sales, business services, offices, and similar establishments fall within the definition of subdivision as set forth in the Subdivision Control Act, such development shall conform to the provisions of this chapter, except for modifications provided for in this section. The development shall conform to all Chapter 151 requirements. Streets shall conform to the requirements of §§ 152.055 through 152.083. All streets in a commercial subdivision shall be paved, and shall have curb and gutter, and underground storm drainage. Streets shall be designed and constructed to adequately handle truck traffic. Curb side parking and loading shall not be provided for, or permitted on, any street in a commercial subdivision. No backing or similar maneuvering of vehicles to enter or leave a parking or loading space shall be permitted or provided for on a commercial subdivision street; such movements shall be adequately provided for on each lot. Streets within the subdivision except arterial and collector streets, shall be laid out so as to prohibit through traffic. Entry drives for the subdivision shall be located and designed so as not to create congestion or hazardous conditions on public streets serving the subdivision. Driveways from parking and/or loading areas shall intersect subdivision streets at a distance from street intersections that is large enough to permit safe and convenient maneuvering of vehicles.
(B) The block sizes set forth in §§ 152.055 through 152.083 shall not apply to commercial subdivisions. The blocks shall be designed to meet the needs of the commercial uses that will occupy the subdivision. However, block sizes shall meet the requirements of fire protection, snow removal, and other service and emergency vehicles.
(C) Lots in a commercial subdivision shall have access from subdivision or frontage streets, and shall not open directly onto an arterial or collector street.
(D) Sidewalks and pedestrian ways shall be required in commercial subdivisions, except where the Planning Commission determines that such facilities are not required for the safety and convenience of pedestrians within or around the subdivision.
(E) Buffer strips shall be provided along the perimeter of a commercial subdivision according to Chapter 151 requirements. The Planning Commission may require provision of a fence, wall or screen if it determines such is necessary to protect the adjacent areas from litter, trespass and other nuisances. Any intended future expansion of the commercial development should be shown on the preliminary plat submitted for tentative approval.
(1984 Code, § 5.593)