§ 3.4. Non-residential subdivision design standards.

3.4.1

If a proposed subdivision includes land that is zoned for commercial or industrial purposes, the layout of the subdivision shall conform to these subdivision regulations. Land zoned for agricultural purposes is excluded from the regulations of this section.

3.4.2

A non-residential subdivision shall also be subject to all the requirements of site plan approval set forth in the zoning ordinance. Site plan approval and non-residential subdivision plat approval may proceed simultaneously at the discretion of the planning and zoning commission.

3.4.3

In addition to the principles and standards in the subdivision regulations, which are appropriate to the planning of all subdivisions, the applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the planning and zoning commission that the 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:

a.

A preliminary plat of a commercial or industrial center development shall conform in all respects with the approved master development plan for the project and any conditions associated with the project's zoning.

b.

Proposed industrial parcels shall be suitable in area and dimensions to the types of industrial development associated.

c.

Street rights-of-way and pavement shall be adequate to accommodate the type and volume of traffic anticipated to be generated thereupon.

d.

Special requirements may be imposed by the building official with respect to street, curb, gutter, and sidewalk design and construction.

e.

Special requirements may be imposed by the building official with respect to the installation of public utilities, including water, sewer and stormwater drainage.

f.

Every effort shall be made to protect adjacent residential areas from potential nuisance from a proposed commercial or industrial subdivision, including the provision of extra depth in parcels backing up on existing or potential residential development and provisions for a permanently landscaped buffer strip when necessary.

g.

Streets carrying non-residential traffic, especially truck traffic, shall not be extended to the boundaries of adjacent existing or potential residential areas.

( Ord. of 8-8-2017 )