(A) The street and lot layout of a non-residential subdivision shall conform generally to the Comprehensive Plan as is now or hereafter adopted, in whole or in part, and specifically with that part of the Plan which deals with zoning, land use and thoroughfares.
(B) Types of non-residential subdivision. Non-residential subdivisions shall include industrial tracts and may include neighborhood and community commercial or office tracts.
(C) Principles and standards. In addition to the principles and standards in this chapter which are appropriate to the planning of all subdivisions, the subdivider shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Commission that the proposed street, parcel and block pattern proposed is specifically adapted to the uses anticipated and takes into account other uses in the vicinity. The following principles and standards shall be observed.
(1) Proposed industrial parcels shall be suitable in area and dimensions to the types of industrial development anticipated.
(2) Street rights-of-way and pavement shall be adequate to accommodate the type and volume of traffic anticipated to be generated thereon.
(3) Special requirements may be imposed by the Area Plan Commission with respect to sidewalks.
(4) Every effort shall be made to protect adjacent residential areas from potential nuisance from the proposed non-residential subdivisions, including the provision of extra depth in parcels backing up on existing or potential residential development and provisions for a buffer strip where necessary.
(5) Streets carrying non-residential traffic, especially truck traffic, shall not normally be extended to the boundaries of adjacent existing or potential residential areas, or connected to streets intended for predominantly residential traffic.
(6) Subdivisions for proposed commercial development shall take into account and specifically designate all areas proposed for vehicular circulation and parking, for pedestrian circulation, and for buffer strips.
(BC Ord. 2006-05, passed 3-20-06)