(A) A planned commercial development is defined as a proposal for the utilization of an area exceeding one (1) acre in size for the construction of building(s) and/or facilities to house two (2) or more commercial establishments either in separate or a common structure.
(B) The owner(s) of the land, or the developer(s) shall be required to submit to the planning commission for its review a preliminary plan for the use and development of the tract of land and survey accurately describing its metes and bounds.
(C) It shall be the duty of the planning commission to investigate, and to ascertain, whether the proposed location and plan comply with the following:
(1) That the project is at a location where traffic congestion does not exist at present on the streets to be used for access to the proposed commercial development, and where such congestion is not likely to be created by the proposed development.
(2) That the plan provides for a project consisting of two (2) or more establishments in a building, or in buildings of unified and harmonious design together with adequate, and properly arranged traffic and parking facilities and landscaping, and will have no adverse effect upon adjoining or surrounding development.
(3) That the uses proposed are consistent with those permitted within the district.
(Ord. 88-12 Art. 6 (6.02), 1988)