The general intent and purpose of this chapter is as follows:
(a) To minimize the effects of parking lots; including noise, wind, headlight and sunlight glare, heat absorbing pavement, and blowing dust and debris, as it effects neighboring properties and users of the parking lots and street frontages.
(b) To provide shading of cars and pedestrians through planting of appropriate trees, and to assure their long-term maintenance.
(c) To facilitate safe access and circulation within parking lots for both vehicles and pedestrians.
(d) To maintain community appearance and minimize impacts of parking lots on the property values of neighboring lots.
(e) To reduce storm water run-off and to improve water run-off quality.
(Ord. 257(08-09). Passed 11-5-09.)