(a) Where commercial developments such as shopping centers, or office parks fall within the definition of subdivision as set forth in Act 288, P.A. 1967, as amended, such development shall conform to all provisions of the ordinance from which this section was derived that may be reasonably applied. Such development shall conform to all zoning ordinance requirements.
(b) In addition to other requirements of the ordinance from which this section was derived, the plan shall show the basic building pattern to be constructed and the general pattern of tenants or types of stores and shops. The parking and circulation pattern shall be clearly delineated and shall be designed so that the circulation system is safe and convenient to customers, can be used with a minimum of congestion, and permits ease of entry and exit from parking spaces. Parking traffic and traffic entry, exit, and general circulation should be separated (but interconnected) to the maximum feasible extent. Trucking and other service traffic should have its separate circulation pattern. Traffic entering or leaving parking spaces should be controlled so that it cannot move in random patterns, but should be channeled into clearly marked and designed traffic ways. Entry drives shall be so designed and located so as to be a safe access point, and not to create congestion or hazardous conditions on the streets serving the center. Traffic ways from parking areas, in their intersections with entry/exit drives shall be located so as not to interfere with traffic entering or leaving the center.
(c) Parking areas shall be divided into sections and shall be landscaped by planting boxes with trees and shrubs. Wheel spots or other devices shall be used to channel traffic movements within the parking bays.
(d) Buffer strips, at least twenty feet wide and landscaped, shall be provided along the perimeter of the center. The Planning Commission may require provision of a fence, wall, or screen, if it determines such is necessary to protect the adjacent areas from litter, trespass, and other nuisances. The Planning Commission may also require a wider buffer strip for community and regional shopping centers.
(e) Landscaping features around the building should be provided pursuant to the Village of Wolverine Lake Zoning Ordinance.
(f) Any intended future expansion should be provided for in the layout of the initial center and should be shown on the pre-preliminary plat. The area to be included in the expansion, and all connections thereto shall be indicated on the preliminary and final plats. Parking areas, utilities, landscaping, etc., shall be designed with future expansion in mind.
(g) All separate buildings in the center, not connected to the principal center buildings, such as but not limited to supermarkets, gasoline service stations, theaters, offices, drive-ins, and facilities, shall be shown on the plans, along with the circulation and parking patterns to service such facilities.
(h) Pedestrian movement from parking bays to the center and other buildings should be clearly defined and so laid out as to separate, to the greatest extent possible, pedestrians from moving vehicles.
(Ord. 106-A86. Passed 4-9-14.)