It is the objective of the Zoning Ordinance to encourage the orderly development of new commercial, industrial, and other nonresidential parcels in a manner which will provide for proper access and reduce traffic conflicts, and provide for the health, welfare, safety and aesthetic enjoyment of the residents.
(a) The design of streets, service drives and pedestrian ways shall provide for safe, convenient and hazard-free internal circulation of goods, persons and vehicles.
(b) Nonresidential parcels shall be limited to no more than two driveway access points from each street or highway from which they derive their principal access, and such driveway access points shall not be more than forty feet wide and shall be designed in a manner which will minimize their interference with any traffic movement on the street or highway.
(c) New or converted commercial structures in the C-1 District shall either be physically connected to any adjoining structures located on the same or adjacent lots; or, if not physically connected, shall be located at a distance of at least ten feet from such adjoining structures.
(d) Where a number of individual parcels or buildings are being developed jointly, or where a parcel or building is being developed adjacent to another parcel used or suitable for nonresidential development, the Plan shall insure compliance with the following criteria:
(1) The location and planning of driveway access points to permit their joint use by adjoining parcels, so as to minimize the number of intersections with the street or highway from which they derive their access.
(2) The development of parking and loading areas which permit convenient traffic circulation between adjoining parcels.
(3) The development of pedestrian walkways between adjoining parking areas and buildings.
(4) The provision of landscaping, screening and other features which will enhance the character and attractiveness of the area.
(12-17-79)