Section 25.74.220 Standards and requirements for -C commercial planned development approval.

The standards and requirements set forth in this section shall apply to all -C planned developments proposed or approved pursuant to this subchapter.

1. Neighborhood Impact. The planning and zoning commission and the city council shall take into consideration the impact of the size of the proposed -C zone on neighborhood amenities and property values. In the event that the planning and zoning commission finds a probability of adverse impact then the applicant shall justify the size and location of such a -C zone by submitting a market analysis prepared by an experienced professional, establishing the need for such a commercial development at the proposed location and containing at least the following information:

d. The lack of adequate existing or proposed commercial facilities to satisfy the commercial need in such trade area;

e. Potential consumer buying power which is expected to be captured for stores in the proposed commercial facility considering existing and reasonable future competition and, on such basis, the recommended store or office types and floor area.

2. Space Limits. The space limits of the primary zone shall be met within the -C zone; however, the planning and zoning commission may recommend, and the council may approve, more restrictive space limits if the planning and zoning commission and council find such more-restrictive space limits to be necessary and reasonable in light of any unique characteristics of the area in which the -C zone is located.

3. Zoning Lot. The entire parcel of land in the -C zone shall be considered as one zoning lot in arranging buildings, parking lots and other facilities.

4. Traffic. The planning and zoning commission and the city council shall take into consideration the ability of nearby streets to handle traffic generated by the proposed -C zone in evaluating the site layout.

5. Parking Requirements for Individual Business Establishments set forth in Chapter 25.96 of this Title, shall be altered within the -C Zone as follows: Where parking cannot reasonably be assigned to the individual uses, one parking space shall be provided for each 200 square feet of gross floor area.

6. Site Layout. The development shall be buffered or screened by landscaping; orientation of buildings; orientation, amount and type of outdoor advertising; orientation and amount of lighting; and by other devices as appropriate, so as to minimize the impact of the development on nearby residential or other properties which may be susceptible to adverse impacts.

7. Irrespective of any provisions of this Subchapter II, any planned development lying within or partially within the boundaries of a -FW floodway overlay zone or a -FF flood fringe overlay zone shall incorporate the floodplain management provisions provided for in such zones.

8. Queuing Space Requirements. Queuing spaces shall be provided for all drive-in establishments permitted in the Commercial Planned Development Zone in accordance with the provisions in Chapter 25.96 of this title. (Ord. 89/T-7516; 86/T-5072; S-36978, 1978; S-30424, 1976)