Consideration for Approval

In the review of site plans, the Plan Commission shall give specific consideration to the design of the following:

  1. TRAFFIC ACCESS: That all proposed traffic access ways are: adequate but not excessive in number; adequate in width, grade, alignment and visibility; not located too near street corners or other places of public assembly; and other similar safety considerations.
  2. CIRCULATION AND PARKING: That adequate off-street parking and loading spaces are provided to prevent parking in public streets of vehicles of any persons connected with or visiting the use and that the interior circulation system is adequate to provide safe accessibility to all required off-street parking.
  3. LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING: That all playground, parking, service areas and roof top mechanical equipment are properly and reasonably screened at all seasons of the year from the view of adjacent lots and streets and that the general landscaping of the site is in character with that generally prevailing in the neighborhood.
  4. ILLUMINATION: That lighting from the installation of outdoor flood or spot lighting and illuminated signs are of a reasonable intensity of illumination for the purpose served and will be properly shielded.
  5. STORMWATER REGUIREMENTS:  That all requirements set forth in Chapters 22 (Stormwater Management Ordinance), 23 (Construction Site Erosion Control Ordinance, and 24 (Stormwater Utility) are followed.
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