The provisions of this section shall apply to commercial planned unit developments containing all commercial uses or a mixture of commercial and residential land uses. For the purposes of this section, the term "commercial" shall include any permitted or conditionally permitted use in a C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District.
(A) Arrangements of commercial uses.
(1) Commercial buildings and establishments shall be planned groups having common parking areas and common ingress and egress points in order to reduce the number of potential accident locations at intersections with thoroughfares. Planting screens or fences shall be provided on the sides of the development abutting any residential zoning district or existing residential land use. The plan of the project shall provide for the integrated and harmonious design of buildings, and for properly arranged facilities for internal traffic circulation, landscaping, and such other features and facilities as may be necessary to make the project attractive and efficient from the standpoint of the adjoining and surrounding existing or potential developments.
(2) All areas designed for future expansion or not intended for immediate improvement or development shall be landscaped or otherwise maintained in a neat and orderly manner as specified by the Planning Commission.
(B) Parking. Off-street parking, loading and service shall be provided in accordance with the parking subchapter of this chapter. However, off-street parking and loading area shall not be permitted within 15 feet of any residential use.
(C) Open space. Open space gained through the varying of setback and area requirements, as established in § 153.144, is to be used for the development of open plazas, pedestrian malls, tot lots and other public spaces and uses with adequate arrangement, design and planting.
(Ord. 2732, passed 5-19-94; Am. Ord. 09-3306, passed 10-15-09)