(A) The proposed use shall conform to the uses permitted in that district.
(B) All elements of the site plan shall be harmoniously and efficiently organized in relation to topography, the size and type of lot, the character of adjoining property, and the type and size of buildings. The site development shall not impede the normal and orderly development or improvement of surrounding property for uses permitted in this subchapter.
(C) Special attention shall be given to proper site surface drainage so that removal of storm waters will not adversely affect neighboring properties.
(D) The site plan shall provide reasonable visual and auditory privacy for all dwelling units located therein or on adjoining properties. Fences, walks, barriers, and landscaping shall be used, as appropriate, for the protection and enhancement of property and for the privacy of its occupants.
(E) All buildings or groups of buildings shall be arranged to permit emergency vehicle access to each building.
(F) Every structure or dwelling shall have access to a public street, walkway, or other area dedicated to common use. Attention must be given to assure that safe and efficient ingress and egress is provided and the placement of driveways will not be a traffic concern.
(G) All loading or unloading and outside storage areas at developments other than single- or two-family homes, including areas for storage of trash, which face or are visible from residential properties, abut a residential zone or public thoroughfares, shall be screened by a vertical fence consisting of adequate structural (fence) or plant materials no less than six feet in height.
(H) All outdoor lighting, whether for illuminating parking areas, buildings, signs, and/or other structures shall be shielded, shaded, designed, and/or directed away from all adjacent Residential Districts and uses; and further shall not glare upon or interfere with persons and vehicles using public streets. Whenever the parking plan is so laid out as to bring automobile headlights toward any residential land, an obscuring wall or fence four feet, six inches in height shall be provided along that side of the parking area. Flashing or intermittent lights shall not be permitted.
(I) Sufficient area shall be identified for the on-site storage of snow and anticipated drainage that will result from the melting snow.
(J) Sufficient off-street parking shall be provided for residents, customers, and employees and all anticipated uses.
(K) The site plan shall attempt to include context-appropriate design features relative to the city’s goal of providing complete streets, as established in the master plan and official city policies. This may include connections to adjacent non-motorized facilities, providing non-motorized parking features, and handicap accessibility improvements, unless otherwise excluded by the Planning Commission.
(Prior Code, § 1283.06) (Ord. passed 7-9-2020)