(a) The following development standards shall be considered as minimal standards within the Planned Commercial District.
(b) These standards shall serve as base standards to be included and modified if desired as part of the Development Standards Text and Preliminary Plan and further refined as part of the Development Plan. Other development standards, including signage, specified in village ordinances that relate to commercial development must be also be addressed when any deviation from them is proposed.
(1) Lot Requirements. Before determining setbacks, refer to § 1278.04
(b), Minimum Landscape Requirements. If a buffer zone is required and the minimum setback is less than the appropriate buffer zone width, then the setback shall be equal to the buffer zone width. If a buffer zone is required and the minimum setback is greater than the appropriate buffer zone width, then the setback shall be equal to the required setback.
A. Minimum Site Area. None, except area shall be sufficient area to accommodate building and pavement setbacks, landscaping, parking, circulation and landscaping requirements. Individual lots may be combined to attain this minimum area for purposes of the Development Plan.
B. Minimum Lot Width. None, except that all lots must abut a public street and have adequate width to meet all building and pavement setbacks, parking, circulation, open space and landscaping requirements.
C. Minimum Front Yard Setback. Structure setback 50 feet; pavement setback, 15 feet.
D. Minimum Side Yard. Structure setback 30 feet; pavement setback 15 feet. In addition to the required side yard, buffer zones shall be provided per § 1278.04
(b).
E. Minimum Rear Yard. Structure setback 30 feet: pavement setback 20 feet. In addition to the required rear yard, buffer zones shall be provided per § 1278.04
(b).
F. Maximum Lot Coverage. Maximum lot coverage or impervious surface area shall be 80% with a total building coverage of 30%, unless otherwise modified by the Village Council. At least 20% of the site area shall be landscaped with natural vegetation.
G. Parking. Parking areas shall be no closer to main structure than ten feet.
(2) Building Requirements. Maximum building height of 40 feet.
(3) Site Development Requirements.
A. Outdoor storage is prohibited. Merchandise may not be displayed on the sidewalk.
B. All vending machines and display racks, except for telephone booths and newspaper racks, shall be located inside the building.
C. Trash and litter shall be controlled, and stored in container systems which are located and enclosed in a manner to screen them from view on all sides and shall be located behind the front building line.
D. Provision for storm drainage shall be adequate to protect the public and owners of surrounding land and meet the village’s requirements for stormwater management.
E. All service and delivery shall be at the rear of the building; provided, however, where site layout and design would be enhanced, provisions may be made for service and delivery at the side of the building.
(Ord. 1-2007, passed 6-11-2007)