Incorporating small, landscaped front yards shall be encouraged with any new residential use.

Developing public parks, commons or small pedestrian plazas with amenities such as benches and landscaping shall be encouraged.

Existing tree rows and hedgerows, stone walls, and similar features shall be retained in the development of any new use or the expansion of any existing use.

The number of off-street parking spaces required shall be the minimum necessary to adequately serve the intended use.

On-street parking is encouraged for nonresidential uses.

The primary means of access to lots shall be via the existing street corridors to minimize the number of new streets created.

Service alleys for deliveries and utility access shall be established along rear property lines.

All new streets shall be designed with rural characteristics, including narrower rights-of-way, minimal tree clearing, minimal grading and filling of existing topography, and usage of natural drainage where practicable.

New or in-fill buildings shall be located as close to the front yard setback as possible to maintain the integrity of the existing building line of the street.