In addition to the site plan review standards in Section 1109.02(c), the Planning Commission's review and action on site plans in the C-3 General Commercial District shall also be based on the following standards:
(a) Curb cuts, internal drives, parking areas and pedestrian walkways shall be arranged to promote safe and efficient movement within the site, between adjacent sites, and between the site and the adjacent thoroughfare system.
(b) The number and location of openings from the site to adjacent thoroughfares shall be designed to maintain the traffic movement function of arterials.
(c) The overall development concept shall reflect the intent and recommendations of applicable comprehensive plans and thoroughfare plans adopted by the City.
(d) Service areas, refuse storage areas and other such areas shall be fully screened from view within the commercial development and from adjacent development. The site plan shall indicate a separation of service traffic from customer traffic.
(e) Parking lots for shopping centers and other large commercial uses shall include trees or other planting's (in wells located not to interfere with vehicle movement and snow removal) to provide visual relief and an attractive parking area.
(Ord. 109-14. Passed 6-23-14.)