Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the following minimum front yard landscaped buffer setback areas shall be provided for developments within the HC-2 zoning district in order to mitigate against the appearance of buildings and paved areas from the street and from abutting residential properties. A minimum twenty-five-foot landscaped buffer setback shall be provided along any property line which abuts a residential zoning district or any existing residential use.

Driveways shall not be wider than 36 feet at any point and must be at least 10 feet from any side lot line and 100 feet from intersecting street lines.

Efforts shall be made to secure cross-access easements between adjoining commercial properties to provide convenient access.