(A) All elements of the site plan shall be harmoniously and efficiently organized in relation to topography, the size and type of plot, the character of adjoining property and the type and size of buildings. The site will be so developed as not to impede the normal and orderly development or improvement of surrounding property for uses permitted in this chapter.
(B) The landscape shall be preserved in its natural state, insofar as practicable, by minimizing tree and soil removal and by topographic modifications which result in maximum harmony with adjacent areas.
(C) The site plan shall provide reasonable, visual and sound privacy for all dwelling units located therein. Fences, walks, barriers and landscaping shall be used, as appropriate, for the protection and enhancement of property and the privacy of its occupants.
(D) All buildings, or groups of buildings, shall be so arranged as to permit emergency vehicle access by some practical means to all sides.
(E) Every structure or dwelling unit shall have access to a public street, walkway, or other area dedicated to common use.
(F) There shall be provided a pedestrian circulation system which is insulated as completely as reasonably possible from the vehicular circulation system. In order to ensure public safety, pedestrian underpasses or overpasses may be required in the vicinity of schools, playgrounds, local shopping areas and other uses which generate a considerable amount of pedestrian traffic.
(G) The arrangement of public or common ways for vehicular and pedestrian circulation shall respect the pattern of existing or planned streets and pedestrian or bicycle pathways in the area. Streets and drives which are part of an existing or planned street pattern which serves adjacent development shall be of a width appropriate to the traffic volume they will carry and shall have a dedicated right-of- way equal to that specified in the city specifications.
(H) All streets shall be developed in accordance with the city specifications unless otherwise approved by the City Commission.
(I) Any development affecting existing city streets shall comply with city specifications as to curb, gutter, walkways, liming, catch basins and underground utility locations.
(J) Appropriate measures shall be taken to ensure that removal of surface waters will not adversely affect neighboring properties or the public storm drainage system. Provisions shall be made for the construction of sewer facilities, including grading, gutters, piping, and the treatment of turf, to handle storm water, prevent erosion and the formation of dust. Surface water on all paved areas shall be collected at intervals so that it will not obstruct the flow of vehicular or pedestrian traffic and will not create puddles in paved areas.
(K) All appropriate measures shall be taken, by the developer, to complete a water loop system when deemed advisable by the City Engineer and City Water Department.
(L) All appropriate measures shall be taken by the developer to provide adequate water and fire protection systems when deemed advisable by the City Engineer, Water Department and Fire Department.
(M) Underground utilities may be required in all areas for distribution of utilities, including water, sewer, electric, gas, telephone and cable TV when deemed advisable.
(N) All loading and unloading areas and outside storage areas, including areas for the storage of trash which face or are visible from residential districts or public thoroughfares, shall be screened by an opaque wall not less than six feet in height.
(O) Exterior lighting shall be so arranged that it is deflected adjacent away from adjacent properties and so that it does not impede the vision of traffic along adjacent streets. Flashing or intermittent lights shall not be permitted.
(P) In approving the site plan, the Planning Commission may recommend to the City Commission that a bond or other financial guarantee acceptable to the city of ample sum be furnished by the developer to ensure compliance for such requirements as drives, walks, utilities, parking, landscaping and the like.
(1990 Code, § 5.378)